Sanna Marin’s party ended the parliamentary election in third place. The two parties that defeated the SDP at the ballot box did so by “offering something completely different from Marin’s government,”
Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin, who gained international media prominence for being put in the office at a record-young age and spending some of her leisure time partying, has conceded defeat in Sunday’s general election.
Ms Marin, who at age 37 is one of Europe’s youngest leaders, has received international praise “for her vocal support of the war in the Ukraine” and her prominent role, along with President Sauli Niinistö, in advocating for Finland’s successful application to join Nato.
Marin’s Social Democratic Party (SDP) is projected to secure 43 of the 200 parliamentary seats – three more than in the previous election, but only enough for third place. Its partners in a five-way center-left coalition all performed worse than in 2019, with most losing seats.
The center-right National Coalition Party (NCP), led by 53-year-old Petteri Orpo, topped the vote with a projected 48 seats. The NCP finished third in 2019, but will now be granted the first attempt at forming a new government. The nationalist anti-immigration Finns Party retained its position as the second-largest group in the parliament, after winning an estimated 46 seats, up from 37.
Analysts believe the Marin government lost support despite her personal popularity by running the national debt too high. It has surpassed 70% of GDP since she took office, with increased funding for pensions and education programs. The debt issue was named as paramount by roughly one fifth of voters in opinion polls, according to Yle.
The national broadcaster also noted that the Finns Party, a force that Marin branded “openly racist” on campaign trail, had scored more than 20% of the national vote for the first time. The party, which denied allegations of xenophobia, advocates curbing immigration from non-European nations. It also called for “unnecessary” budget spending to be cut.
Marin, 37, became the youngest-ever Finnish PM five years ago. She was criticized by some conservative politicians for allegedly undermining the decorum of her office by visiting to nightclubs, although many younger voters believed Marin’s lifestyle it added to her appeal.
The two parties that defeated the SDP at the ballot box did so by “offering something completely different from Marin’s government,” analysis by Yle stated.
Finnish PM Sanna Marin defeated. One less WEF puppet to deal with. pic.twitter.com/5Zlba8Uysm
— Dr. Anastasia Maria Loupis (@DrLoupis) April 2, 2023
The Forum of Young Global Leaders was founded in 2005 by Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum, to help shape future leaders who are equipped to both take responsibility for creating a more sustainable and inclusive world, and to address its increasingly complex and interrelated challenges. Today, there are over 1,400 members and alumni from more than 120 countries. Notable members include prime ministers Jacinda Ardern and Sanna Marin, President Carlos Alvarado Quesada of Costa Rica, entrepreneurs Iyinoluwa Aboyeji and Rhea Mazumdar Singhal, peace activist Victor Ochen, and economist Esther Duflo.
https://www.weforum.org/press/2022/04/from-entrepreneurs-to-scientists-meet-the-2022-class-of-young-global-leaders/
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At the end of last year, Sanna Marin was severely criticised after it emerged that she had left her minister’s phone at home after being exposed to corona infection. Instead of isolating herself, she went on a wild nightclub spree, and photos from the night included her posing with a Corona beer in her hand.
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Prime Minister Marin to participate in World Economic Forum in Davos
https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-//10616/paaministeri-marin-osallistuu-maailman-talousfoorumiin-davosissa
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A viral video shows 36-year-old Finland prime minister Sanna Marin partying with her friends dancing like there’s no tomorrow. She was trolled online for her dance moves and now critics want her to resign.