Alexander Stubb
Finnish politician and Prime Minister
Born
April 1st, 1968
57 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Finland
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Served as the 43rd Prime Minister of Finland from July 2014 to May 2015. Held the position of Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister of Finance in previous governments. Engaged in European Union politics and international relations, with experience in various national and European capacities. Became the 13th President of Finland in 2024, focusing on digitalization and sustainable development policies. Before entering politics, pursued an academic career, earning degrees in political science and international relations.
Served as Prime Minister of Finland
Held the Minister for Foreign Affairs role
Elected as President of Finland
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