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Alexander Stubb
Alexander Stubb
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NameAlexander Stubb
CaptionStubb in 2024
OfficePresident of Finland
Term start1 March 2024
PredecessorSauli Niinistö
Office1Prime Minister of Finland
Term start124 June 2014
Term end129 May 2015
Predecessor1Jyrki Katainen
Successor1Juha Sipilä
Office2Minister for Finance
Term start219 April 2024
Term end229 May 2015
Predecessor2Jutta Urpilainen
Successor2Antti Rinne
Office3Minister for European Affairs and Foreign Trade
Term start322 June 2011
Term end324 June 2014
Predecessor3Astrid Thors (European Affairs), Paavo Väyrynen (Foreign Trade)
Successor3Lenita Toivakka
Office4Minister for Foreign Affairs
Term start44 April 2008
Term end422 June 2011
Predecessor4Ilkka Kanerva
Successor4Erkki Tuomioja
Birth date1 April 1968
Birth placeHelsinki, Finland
PartyNational Coalition Party
SpouseSuzanne Innes-Stubb
Alma materFurman University, College of Europe, London School of Economics

Alexander Stubb is a Finnish politician who has served as the President of Finland since March 2024. A member of the National Coalition Party, he previously held several high-profile ministerial positions, including Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs. Stubb is known as a staunch pro-European and Atlanticist, advocating for strong ties with the European Union and NATO.

Early life and education

Born in Helsinki, he spent part of his childhood in Sweden and is fluent in multiple languages. He attended Furman University in the United States on a golf scholarship, earning a degree in political science. He later completed a master's degree at the College of Europe in Bruges and obtained a doctorate in international politics from the London School of Economics. His academic work focused on European integration, laying the groundwork for his future career in politics and diplomacy.

Political career

Elected as a Member of the European Parliament in 2004, he served on the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs. He entered the Finnish Parliament in 2011, representing the Uusimaa constituency. His rapid ascent in national politics began with his appointment as Minister for Foreign Affairs in 2008 under Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen. He later served as Minister for European Affairs and Foreign Trade and, briefly, as Minister for Finance.

Prime Minister of Finland

He was appointed Prime Minister of Finland in June 2014, following the resignation of Jyrki Katainen. His tenure, leading a coalition government comprising the National Coalition Party, the Social Democratic Party, and others, was dominated by managing Finland's economic challenges during the European debt crisis. His government also navigated complex foreign policy issues related to the European Union and Russia.

European Commission and later roles

After leaving national politics, he served as a Vice-President of the European Investment Bank from 2017 to 2020. He later became a professor and director at the European University Institute in Florence, focusing on transatlantic relations and European governance. He remained a prominent commentator on Finnish and European affairs before launching his successful campaign for the presidency.

Political positions and ideology

Ideologically, he is a classical liberal and a strong proponent of the European Union, having supported Finnish membership in the eurozone and the Lisbon Treaty. A committed Atlanticist, he was a vocal advocate for Finland's accession to NATO, which occurred in 2023. His economic views emphasize fiscal responsibility, competitiveness, and free trade, aligning with the core principles of the National Coalition Party.

Personal life

He is married to British lawyer Suzanne Innes-Stubb, and they have two children. An avid sportsman, he has competed in triathlon and Ironman events. He is also a published author, having written several books on European politics and policy. He maintains an active public profile, engaging frequently with media and academic institutions across Europe.

Category:Presidents of Finland Category:Prime Ministers of Finland Category:National Coalition Party politicians