Former Finnish prime minister Sanna Marin, who was one of Europe's youngest leaders, quits politics
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Sanna Marin, Finland's former prime minister, is quitting Finnish politics to join a London non-profit. She was one of Europe's youngest leaders at age 37.
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Marin led Finland in joining NATO in April 2022 after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This was a historic shift in Finland's post-Cold War security policy.
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Marin received praise for handling COVID-19 and supporting Ukraine, raising her international profile. She lost April 2022 elections to conservatives.
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Marin will become a strategic advisor on policy issues like governance, technology, climate, and gender equality for the Tony Blair Institute.
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As prime minister, Marin led a 5-party center-left coalition. She drew international attention for her young age and active social media presence.