Former Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto admitted his defeat in the Finnish presidential elections. This was reported by RIA News.
“Alexander, congratulations to the thirteenth president of Finland,” Haavisto said and shook Stubb’s hand.
It has been noted that 98 percent of the votes have been processed so far. At the same time, 48.3 percent of voters voted for Haavisto and 51.7 percent for Stubb.
Before reportedNational Coalition Party candidate Alexander Stubb is leading in the second round of the Finnish presidential election. According to the results, with just over 58 percent of the votes counted, Stubb is ahead with 52.7 percent. His opponent, former Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto, received 47.3% of the votes.
11 February in Finland passed the second round presidential elections. Former Prime Minister Alexander Stubb and former Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto advanced to the second round. Both politicians support a hard line in relations with Russia, advocating continued aid to Ukraine and improved cooperation with NATO.
The second round of the presidential election in Finland started with record early voting participation. Approximately 46% of voters chose to use this option as part of their campaign electorate. This is even higher than the first round results, where 44.7% of Finns voted early.
Previously in Finland Speaker of Parliament He re-elected a member of parliament from the right-wing party.