Finland's Government Led by Sanna Marin Submits Resignation

Finland's Prime Minister Sanna Marin has submitted the resignation of her government to President Sauli Niinisto, according to the Yle broadcaster.

Marin’s government is resigning following her party’s defeat in the recent parliamentary election. It will serve as an interim cabinet until the formation of a new government. 

The process will begin next week under the guidance of the conservative National Coalition Party that won the election.

Finland held its parliamentary election on April 2. Marin’s Social Democratic Party came third, gaining 19.9% of the vote and taking 43 seats in parliament. 

The National Coalition Party won the election, gaining 20.8%, while the Finns Party was second with 20.1%. The new parliament will begin work on April 11.

Marin announced at a press conference on April 5 that she would step down as leader of the Social Democratic Party by the fall when the party’s new leadership was elected. She added that she would remain a member of parliament.