Orpo confirms willingness to continue as National Coalition leader

2026-02-07 - 19:46

Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said on Saturday that he is ready to continue as leader of Finland’s National Coalition Party as it prepares for its summer party congress, where his tenure will reach nearly ten years. Orpo made the announcement during the party’s leadership days in Helsinki, where he delivered a policy address focused on the economy, public finances, and security. He later confirmed his intentions to the media, saying he remains motivated to lead the party into the next electoral cycle.