Finland's PM defeated by conservatives in intense three-way race for control of parliament
The centre-right National Coalition Party won the election on Sunday evening with 20.8 per cent of the vote, ahead of right-wing populists Finns Party and Ms Marin's centre-left.
The populists won a record 20.1 per cent of the votes, while Ms Marin's centre-left increased its number of seats and secured 19.9 per cent of the vote. "Based on this result, talks over forming a new government in Finland will be initiated under the leadership of the National Coalition Party," Mr Orpo said as he claimed victory surrounded by fellow supporters.The National Coalition Chairman Petteri Orpo speaks to supporters at the party's parliamentary election party.Shortly after Mr Orpo claimed his party's victory, the centre-left leader conceded the election.
"Congratulations to the winner of the elections, congratulations to the National Coalition Party, congratulations to the Finns Party. Democracy has spoken," she said.Meanwhile, Finns Party leader Riikka Purra said she was delighted as her party secured the best result in its history.Finns Party chair Riikka Purra speaks to members of the international media at Pikkuparlamentti during an official election event.
Ms Marin has been praised as one of Europe's youngest leaders, with praise for her handling of the Covid pandemic, as well as overseeing
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