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Sanna Marin resigns as leader of the Social Democrats in Finland

Sanna Marin resigns as leader of the Social Democrats in Finland

Finland's former prime minister Sanna Marin, who narrowly lost an election in April, stepped in as chair of the centre-left Social Democrats, hoping to shift the focus away from her personal life after four often turbulent years at the helm.

Marin, who had announced her intention to resign shortly after losing the election, was the world's youngest prime minister when she took office in 2019 at the age of 34, attracting attention around the globe.

After leading the country through the COVID-19 lockdowns and ensuing economic turmoil, Marin became a vocal supporter of Ukraine following Russia's invasion last year.

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