The former Finnish PM and the President-elect, Alexander Stubb, took the oath of the country's president. He became the 13th head of state.
The new president of Finland took the oath
The inauguration ceremony of the new president took place in the Finnish parliament. In a speech, Stubb said he would take on the post "with humility and gratitude."
Stubb became the 13th president of Finland. His predecessor, Sauli Niiniste, resigned after 12 years as president.
The main task of the president of the republic is to ensure the preservation of peace in Finland under any circumstances. I promise to do that, but I'm also ready to make tough decisions to keep our country safe when the going gets tough.
Alexander Stubb
President of Finland
According to him, Russia's invasion of Ukraine ended the era after the Cold War.
Our generation is experiencing the moments of 1918, 1945 and 1989. A period when we understand that the world is in a state of transition, but do not yet know where it will lead. There is a redistribution of power, which is being fought for in the West as well as in the East and the South, Stubb said.
The newly appointed president also warned the people about rapid changes.
What is known about Stubb and his position on Ukraine
The former prime minister of Finland, conservative Alexander Stubb, won the presidential election.
According to the results of the vote counting, Stubb received the support of 51.6% of voters, while his opponent was supported by 48.4%. These are the first elections since Finland joined the NATO military alliance.
It should be noted that the Finnish head of state is directly responsible for the country's foreign policy and security policy, being the Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief.
Regarding the issue of Ukraine, Stubb stated that he did not agree with the fact that Ukraine should give at least part of its land for peace with Russia. Also, the future president of Finland supports Ukraine's accession to the EU and promised to actively contribute to this process.
Even during the counting of votes, Stubb told the international media journalists that his strong support for Ukraine will continue.
