Olli Rehn speculates that the names of the candidates will start to emerge next year “on Midsummer’s Eve”.
Finland The President of the Bank Olli Rehn still does not rule out a presidential candidacy. Saturday on Saturday One in the morning Rehn, the interviewee, stated that he had nothing new to inform, but reiterated what he had said before.
“If I said a year ago that I’m not ruling out a presidential candidacy and now I’m repeating that same thing, just take it as a sign of consistency.”
Rehn stated that he understood that the Finns were considering the election of the next president, as the geopolitical situation and Russia’s power policy only emphasize the importance of foreign and security policy.
“I am quite sure that in January 2024, Finns will be able to choose a person who enjoys their trust as the director of co-operation in foreign and security policy and as a unifying force for the nation. That is the president’s main job. ”
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Rehn thought the names of the presidential candidates would begin to emerge after the parliamentary elections. They will be held in early April 2023.
“I would assume that after the summer, in the ears of Midsummer, the parties will nominate their candidates and then the presidential campaign will start properly.”
Rehn represents the Center Party and has a major political career as a Member of Parliament and EU Commissioner.
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