Finland’s New President Stubb Vows to Ensure Peace “Under All Circumstances”
The winner of Finland's recent presidential election, Alexander Stubb, declared on Friday that Nato accession meant Finland's foreign and security policy is shifting as he takes office.
The comments were made after he was sworn in as the country's thirteenth head of state today.
"We are standing on the threshold of a new era. [Joining] Nato meant that we took a final step into the community of Western values that our Republic has considered itself part of throughout Finland's independence," he said.
The new president also added that the current situation was similar to other challenging periods in the country's history.
The transition of power took place during ceremonies that saw outgoing president Sauli Niinistö step down and then Stubb's inauguration at Parliament House, just after noon.