President of Finland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids President of FinlandSuomen Tasavallan Presidentti Republiken Finlands President |
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| Residence | Presidential Palace (ceremonial) Mäntyniemi (residential) Kultaranta (summer residence) |
| Appointer | Popular vote |
| Term length | Six years renewable once, consecutively |
| Inaugural holder | Kaarlo Juho Ståhlberg 26 July 1919 |
| Formation | Constitution of Finland |
| Salary | 126,000 € |
| Website | Suomen tasavallan presidentti |
The President of the Republic of Finland (Finnish: Suomen tasavallan presidentti, Swedish: Republiken Finlands president) is the nation's head of state. The president is elected directly by the people of Finland for a term of six years. Since 1991, no president may be elected for more than two consecutive terms. The president must be a native-born Finnish citizen. The office was created by the Constitution Act of 1919.
The current office-holder is Sauli Niinistö since 1 March 2012.
Officially the head of state is known as the President of the Republic of Finland (Finnish: Suomen tasavallan presidentti; Swedish: Republiken Finlands president) or, more often, the President of the Republic (tasavallan presidentti, republikens president).
Living former presidents
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Martti Ahtisaari
(1994–2000)
23 June 1937 -
Tarja Halonen
(2000–2012)
24 December 1943
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Images for kids
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The Presidential Palace, Helsinki is the official state residence of the president
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Mäntyniemi, the private residence of the president
