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It has been described by some as the "President of the European Union" but a more common analogy is "Prime Minister of the European Union" given the style of position over a cabinet government. [2] [3] Current holder Ursula von der Leyen: Member State Germany: Party European People's Party: Since 1 December 2019 President of the European Parliament
Cai-Göran Alexander Stubb (Finland Swedish pronunciation: [ˈkɑi ˈjœːrɑn ɑlekˈsɑndær ˈstʉbː], born 1 April 1968) is a Finnish politician who has been the president of Finland since 2024. He previously served as Prime Minister of Finland from 2014 to 2015.
The official title President of the European Union (or President of Europe) does not exist, but there are a number of presidents of European Union institutions, including: the President of the European Council (since 1 December 2024, António Costa) the President of the European Commission (since 1 December 2019, Ursula von der Leyen)
Officially, the current head of state of Finland 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). This is in contrast to former presidents, who retain the title ...
In one-party states, the ruling party's leader (e.g. the General Secretary) is usually the de facto top leader of the state, though sometimes this leader also holds the presidency or premiership. In Andorra , Iran , and Vatican City ( Holy See ), a clergy member also acts as the head of state.
Regent (interim head of state) of Finland (1918–1919). Commander-in-Chief of the Finnish Defence Forces (1939–1945). The only Field Marshal and Marshal of Finland. Decreed as president in 1944 by an exception law. Resigned in 1946 because of poor health. Finland's only non-partisan president and the only president to die outside Finland. 7.
The name Suomi (Finnish for 'Finland') has uncertain origins, but a common etymology with saame (the Sami) has been suggested. [22] [23] In the earliest historical sources, from the 12th and 13th centuries, the term Finland refers to the coastal region around Turku in the southwest of modern Finland; this region later became known as Finland Proper in distinction from the country name Finland.
It is sometimes incorrectly referred to as the "president of the European Union". The presidency's function is to chair meetings of the council, determine its agendas, set a work program and facilitate dialogue both at Council meetings and with other EU institutions .