Sanna Marin

World

WAR IN UKRAINE

Finnish Prime Minister emphasizes security benefits of NATO membership

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/11/22

Finland is rapidly moving towards a decision on the issue and some say Helsinki could apply to become a member in May or June, when a NATO summit is due in Madrid

World

NATO-RUSSIA TENSIONS

Von der Leyen assures Finland of EU solidarity against Russia

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/4/22

Finland has a longer border with Russia than any other EU member state, and while it is not a member of NATO, it enjoys close ties with the military alliance

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Covid measures extended in Finland, despite PM's upbeat assessment

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/19/22

The requirements for teaching at universities will also be relaxed so that more face-to-face lectures can take place. Intra-EU border controls will also be lifted at the end of the month

World

NORDIC COUNCIL

Scandinavian countries pledge cooperation after border closures

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/3/21

Members of the Nordic Council have a shared vision of becoming the most sustainable and most integrated region on earth by 2030, Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin said

Finland

MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS

Sanna Marin's SDP resists despite pandemic and 'breakfastgate'

The Nomad Today 6/14/21

The Social Democrats led by the prime minister fell 1.7 points in support compared to the municipal elections of 2017 and in this sense they suffered a defeat, but their percentage of vote was the…

Sports

EURO 2020

Marin after vaccination: "Tomorrow Eagle Owls will dominate Denmark"

The Nomad Today 6/11/21

Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin (35) received the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine on Friday.

Finland

MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS

Right-wing parties surpass Sanna Marin's SDP in vote polls

The Nomad Today 6/10/21

If these results are confirmed on Sunday, the right-wing populist Perussuomalaiset would rise more than 9 percentage points in support compared to the previous municipal elections.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS EPIDEMIC

Finland prepares for reopening: fewer cases, declining incidence

The Nomad Today 4/8/21

THL reported on Thursday 426 new infections and 4 deaths.

Finland

POLITICS

Sanna Marin's leadership loses steam, polls show

The Nomad Today 4/6/21

Two recently released polls show declining popularity for the prime minister and her party.

Finland

PRIME MINISTERS' MEETING

Finland and India discuss deepening cooperation

The Nomad Today 3/17/21

India is currently reforming its education system, and there is great potential for cooperation with Finland in this sphere.

Finland

TRANSFORMATION

Finland, Germany, Denmark, Estonia call EU to speed up digitalisation

The Nomad Today 3/2/21

“Ambitious digitalisation policy is also the cornerstone of Finland’s growth policy," said Prime Minister Sanna Marin.

Finland

EUROPEAN COUNCIL

Prime Minister Marin to attend video meeting of EU leaders

The Nomad Today 2/24/21

Finland stresses the importance of speeding up vaccine delivery to the Member States and supports the Commission’s efforts to increase production in Europe.

Finland

NEIGHBOURS

Prime Ministers of Finland and Estonia to meet in Helsinki

The Nomad Today 2/16/21

Prime Minister Kallas will also meet with President of the Republic Sauli Niinistö.

Finland

HUMAN RIGHTS

Marin calls not to ignore China's "oppression of minorities"

The Nomad Today 2/3/21

The prime minister reacted to an article published by a Finnish newspaper, describing systematic rape and torture of women from the Uighur Muslim minority.

Finland

NEW GOVERNMENT IN TALLIN

Marin discusses bilateral relations with new Estonian prime minister

The Nomad Today 1/26/21

Estonia's new government was sworn in on Tuesday, officially making Kaja Kallas the country's first female prime minister.

World

DETAINED IN MOSCOW

Marin demands from Russia the immediate release of Navalny

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/18/21

He was detained while going through passport control at Moscow airport and is to be remanded in custody until a court decision.

Coronavirus

VACCINATION

Marin urges EU to speed up Covid-19 vaccine distribution

The Nomad Today 1/12/21

The head of the government believes that the vaccines procured jointly by the EU can be distributed to the member states more quickly than at present.

Coronavirus

NORDIC-BALTIC RELATIONS

Finnish and Lithuanian leaders exchange views on Covid-19 by phone

The Nomad Today 1/8/21

Both prime ministers also had a comprehensive discussion on relations with Russia and the situation in Belarus.

Finland

END OF THE YEAR

Marin dodges economic disaster in self-indulgent New Year's message

The Nomad Today 12/31/20

The prime minister avoids any self-criticism despite the mistakes and scandals that polarized society in 2020.

Finland

SPEECH TO THE NATION

Marin’s Christmas message: "We are still in the midst of the crisis"

The Nomad Today 12/22/20

"The shortest day of the year is already behind us. That gives us hope."