Alexander Stubb Sworn in as Finland's President, Emphasizes NATO Membership

In his inaugural address, Stubb highlights Finland's commitment to NATO and its role in the Western community of values.

Alexander Stubb was inaugurated as Finland's new president on March 1, 2024, succeeding Sauli Niinistö.
Stubb asserts Finland's 'real nuclear deterrent' as part of NATO membership, emphasizing military, missile, and nuclear defenses.
The new president describes Finland's NATO membership as the 'final step into the Western community of values' and a move towards greater security.
Stubb plans his first foreign trip to inspect NATO's Nordic Response military drill in Norway, underlining the importance of military alliances.
Stubb calls for global cooperation to address challenges such as climate change, conflict resolution, and economic growth.