Alexander Stubb, a former conservative prime minister, has won the Finnish presidential election, with a focus on security issues and tensions with Russia.
Stubb obtained 51.6% of the vote, defeating Pekka Haavisto, the former foreign minister, who came second for a third time.
The new Finnish president will lead the country's foreign policy and adopt a hard line against Russia.
Alexander Stubb narrowly won the election. The victory ceremony is as friendly and relaxed as the election campaign. Both agreed on many things anyway. more...
In the race for the presidency, former Prime Minister Alexander Stubb defeated former Foreign Minister Pekka Haavista and announced that he would work for peace.