Finland's outgoing PM Marin steps down as party leader
"I will start my work as member of parliament next week and I hope I can also lead a calmer life," Marin told a news conference, adding she would not run for president. She said she had not received any offers for international positions.
- Europe
- Reuters
- Published Date: 11:50 | 05 April 2023
- Modified Date: 11:50 | 05 April 2023
Finland's outgoing Prime Minister Sanna Marin is stepping down as leader of the Social Democratic party, she said on Wednesday, adding she will serve as a regular lawmaker in the newly elected parliament from next week.
"I will start my work as a member of parliament next week and I hope I can also lead a calmer life," Marin told a news conference, adding she would not run for president.
She said she had not received any offers for international positions.
Marin sought another term as Finland's leader in last Sunday's election but her party came third behind the right-wing National Coalition and the Finns parties.
- Dutch court rules against plan to cut late-night flights in Amsterdam
- UK leases barge to accommodate 500 asylum seekers
- French minister Marlene Schiappa under fire over anti-extremism fund
- Kremlin says Finland’s NATO membership doesn’t strengthen stability, security in Europe
- Man, reportedly husband of ex-leader Sturgeon, held in SNP funding probe