Sturgeon says she was ‘never even considered for prosecution’ over SNP cash Former Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon was speaking at the Edinburgh International Book Festival. Evening Standard · Aug 18
'Learn from Ukraine or defence money will be wasted,' Sanna Marin warns EU The former Finnish prime minister told Euronews that she "cannot rule out" that Russia is preparing for war with the rest of Europe, and that the bloc is "as dependent on Ukrainian help as Ukraine is on EU support". Euronews · Apr 22
Newsletter: EU set to unlock €90 billion for Ukraine after Hungary power shift Also on today's newsletter: Luxembourgish Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel and former Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin joined us. Euronews · Apr 22
Former Finnish PM Sanna Marin To Release Memoir Former Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin's memoir 'Hope in Action' reflects on her leadership journey and advocacy for positive change. Top News · Feb 10, 2025
Memoir by former prime minister of Finland, Sanna Marin, to come out in November Former Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin will have a memoir out this fall, looking back on a momentous four years in office when she presided over her country’s joining NATO, its response to the pandemic and the enactment of legislation on climate change and social justice The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2025
‘A brutal business’: toxicity of politics takes toll on world leaders’ mental health Four in 10 politicians report low or very low mental wellbeing, and some are being driven out. What can be done to ease the burden? The Guardian - UK · May 3, 2024
Surreal claims, lawfare and abuse: toxic politics in Spain reflect the new Europe Pedro Sánchez is not alone in EU in facing ‘harassment through the media and the courts’ aimed at forcing him out of politics The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2024
Exploring The Top 10 Countries With Female Political Leaders Explore the top 10 countries with female political leaders, featuring prominent figures like Jacinda Ardern, Angela Merkel, and Tsai Ing-wen. Top News · Mar 13, 2024
Celebrating Top Female Politicians Shattering Glass Ceilings Globally Explore the achievements of influential female leaders like Kamala Harris, Angela Merkel, and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. Top News · Mar 11, 2024
New NATO member Finland set to pick president after 12 years of Niinisto As war rages in Ukraine, the Nordic nation’s new leader’s trickiest challenges are likely to regard Russia. Al Jazeera · Jan 24, 2024
How media attention harms female political candidates A video of Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin dancing at a party was leaked in August 2022. There was massive media reaction to what was, essentially, a young female politician having a good time. Accusations spread like wildfire, to the point where she had to take a drug test in… The Conversation · Dec 20, 2023
Online vitriol could undo decades of political progress, warns Dutch deputy PM Sigrid Kaag is latest high-profile female politician to quit, citing years of ‘hate, intimidation and threats’ The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2023
Online abuse could drive women out of political life – the time to act is now It is becoming increasingly evident that life in modern politics is presenting women with a stark choice – endure almost constant online threats and abuse or get out of public life. The Conversation · Sep 26, 2023
The complex and corporate rise of the Tony Blair Institute With more than 800 staff in 40 countries, the former PM is arguably more powerful than he was in No 10 The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2023
Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2023 Former Finnish prime minister Sanna Marin quits politics for London job Sanna Marin will work for a British non-profit organisation
The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2023 Former PM Sanna Marin quits Finnish politics to join Tony Blair Institute Marin, who stepped down as leader of the Social Democrats after finishing third in April’s election, to resign as MP
The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023 Former Finnish prime minister Sanna Marin, who was one of Europe's youngest leaders, quits politics Former Finnish prime minister Sanna Marin, who was one of Europe’s youngest leaders and a strong voice in supporting Ukraine, says she's quitting Finnish politics and will join a London-based non-profit organization
The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023 Finland’s new opposition party leader defends Nazi salute photo ‘I was not and am not a Nazi sympathiser. Not back then and not now’
The Conversation · Aug 9, 2023 Divorce and separation can have significant impacts on business and political leaders The announcement that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Grégoire Trudeau are separating has sparked widespread discussions across the nation.
The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023 Finland's center-right leader says program for new coalition, including far-right party, is ready The head of Finland’s conservative National Coalition Party says four parties have agreed to form a government
The Guardian - US · Jun 1, 2023 ‘To the class of 2023, I say three words: you poor bastards’: the year’s best graduation speeches Oprah Winfrey, Tom Hanks and Karine Jean-Pierre deliver words of wisdom at commencement ceremonies across US
Kiplinger · May 22, 2023 Letter from the Senior Digital Editor: Introducing Alexandra An introductory letter from Kiplinger senior digital editor Alexandra Svokos.
The Independent UK · May 11, 2023 Finland PM Sanna Marin and her husband file for divorce after 19 years together She says she is ‘still best friends’ with husband Markus Raikkonen
ABC News · May 11, 2023 Finland's Prime Minister Sanna Marin files for divorce from husband of three years Finland's outgoing Prime Minister Sanna Marin has announced that she and her husband of three years have filed for divorce.
Evening Standard · May 10, 2023 Sanna Marin: Finland’s PM and husband announce divorce after 19 years together The couple, who share a five-year-old daughter, announced their split on Instagram