Finnish order of precedence

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Orders of precedence

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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.

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

[edit] See also

• Protocol information form the Foreign Ministry (Finnish)