With a lead of 27.2%, former Finnish PM Alexander Stubb faces former Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto in the runoff following NATO's focus on the Ukraine crisis.

Former Finnish Prime Minister Alexander Stubb secured the most votes in the first round of the presidential election, with 27.2%. He will face ex-Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto, the runner-up, in a runoff election next month. The candidates' campaigns have largely focused on Finland's new role as a NATO front-line country following Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the security situation in Europe.

January 28, 2024
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