Finnish order of precedence

Finnish order of precedence

The Finnish order of precedence is a nominal and symbolic hierarchy of important positions within the government of Finland. It has no legal standing, it does not reflect the Finnish presidential line of succession or the co-equal status of the branches of government under the constitution, and is only used to indicate ceremonial protocol.

#President of the Republic Tarja Halonen
#Former Presidents of the Republic in order of term:
##President Mauno Koivisto
##President Martti Ahtisaari
#Speaker of the Parliament Sauli Niinistö
#Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen
#President of the Supreme Court Pauliine Koskelo
#President of the Supreme Administrative Court Pekka Hallberg
#Chief of Defence Juhani Kaskeala
#Archbishop of Turku Jukka Paarma
#Chancellor of the University of Helsinki Kari Raivio

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* [http://formin.finland.fi/public/default.aspx?nodeid=15768&contentlan=1&culture=fi-FI Protocol information form the Foreign Ministry] fi


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