Finland is going to vote for its new president: Stubb vs. Haavisto

secrets are revealed finland For presidential election, The big fight is between former Prime Minister Alexander Stubb and former Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto.

on the next agenda President of Finland will mainly Country’s foreign and security policy Now he is a member of natoAfter the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Stubb, a 55-year-old former prime minister of the center-right, and Haavisto, a 65-year-old former foreign minister of the green left, largely agree on Finland’s foreign and security policy priorities.

These include Maintaining a tough stance towards Moscow and the current Russian leadership, Strengthening security ties with Washington And Ukraine needs to be helped, both military and civilian. Finland shares a 1,340 km long border with Russia.

is a clear favorite in the surveys

stubThe politician from the conservative National Alliance Party received in first place with 27.2% of the votes in the first round of elections on 28 January, ahead of the other eight candidates, and He is the favorite for the presidency,

What are the powers of the President of Finland?

Unlike most European countries, the Finnish president has Executive power in formulating foreign and security policy Together with the government, especially in relation to countries outside the EULike the United States, Russia and China.

head of state He also has command of the armed forcesWhich is especially important in the current security context in Europe and the changing geopolitical situation in Finland, which joined NATO in April 2023 following Russia’s attack on Ukraine a year ago.