presidenttiä

Presidentti is a Finnish word that translates to "president" in English. It refers to the head of state in Finland, who is elected by the people for a term of six years. The president's role is largely ceremonial, with the prime minister holding executive power. The president's duties include representing Finland internationally, signing laws into effect, and acting as the commander-in-chief of the Finnish Defence Forces. The office of the president was established in 1919, following Finland's independence from Russia. The current president, Sauli Niinistö, was elected in 2018. The presidential election process involves a two-round system, where if no candidate receives a majority of votes in the first round, a second round is held between the top two candidates. The president is also a member of the Finnish Parliament, known as the Eduskunta, and can propose legislation. The office of the president is defined by the Finnish Constitution, which was adopted in 2000.