Sanna Marin, the former Prime Minister of Finland, who was renowned for being one of Europe’s youngest leaders and a staunch advocate for Ukraine, announced her departure from Finnish politics on Thursday.

She revealed her plans to join a non-profit organization based in London.

Marin, who assumed office at the age of 37 in 2019, led a five-party center-left coalition government until April of the current year, the Associated Press reported.

She garnered acclaim for her government’s adept management of the COVID-19 pandemic, and her unwavering support for Ukraine over the past year significantly raised her international profile.

During her tenure, Finland also became the 31st member of NATO.

“Time to move on,” Finnish public broadcaster YLE quoted her as saying. “I am eager to step into a new role. I also believe that it can benefit the whole of Finland.”

Written by staff