Career Timeline of Sanna Marin: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Sanna Marin made an impact.

Sanna Marin is a Finnish former politician, serving as Prime Minister of Finland from 2019 to 2023 and leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) from 2020 to 2023. A Member of Parliament from 2015 to 2023, she was re-elected in April 2023. Marin resigned her parliamentary seat in September 2023 to become a strategic advisor at the Tony Blair Institute, focusing on political leaders' reform programs.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2006: Joined Social Democratic Youth

In 2006, Sanna Marin joined the Social Democratic Youth.

2008: Unsuccessful run for City Council of Tampere

In 2008, Sanna Marin unsuccessfully ran for election to the City Council of Tampere.

2010: Served as Director of the Social Democratic Youth

From 2010 to 2012, Sanna Marin served as the first director of the Social Democratic Youth.

2012: Served as Director of the Social Democratic Youth

From 2010 to 2012, Sanna Marin served as the first director of the Social Democratic Youth.

2012: Graduated with a Bachelor's Degree

In 2012, Sanna Marin graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Administrative Science from the University of Tampere.

2012: Elected to City Council of Tampere

In 2012, Sanna Marin was elected to the City Council of Tampere.

2013: Became Chairwoman of the City Council of Tampere

In 2013, Sanna Marin became the chairwoman of the City Council of Tampere, serving until 2017.

2014: Elected Second Deputy Chairman of SDP

In 2014, Sanna Marin was elected second deputy chairman of the SDP.

2015: Elected to Finnish Parliament

In 2015, Sanna Marin was elected to the Finnish Parliament as an MP from the electoral district of Pirkanmaa.

2017: Graduated with a Master's Degree

In 2017, Sanna Marin graduated with a Master's degree in Administrative Science from the University of Tampere.

2017: Re-elected to City Council

In 2017, Sanna Marin was re-elected to the City Council.

June 2019: Became Minister of Transport and Communications

On 6 June 2019, Sanna Marin became the Minister of Transport and Communications.

December 2019: Nominated as Prime Minister

In December 2019, Sanna Marin was nominated by the SDP to succeed Antti Rinne as the Prime Minister of Finland.

December 2019: Selected as Prime Minister of Finland

In December 2019, Sanna Marin was selected as the Prime Minister of Finland following Antti Rinne's resignation, becoming the youngest person to hold the office in Finnish history.

January 2020: Youngest Prime Minister

Upon her confirmation by the Finnish parliament Sanna Marin became Finland's youngest-ever Prime Minister in January 2020.

June 2020: Rinne formally remained party leader

In June 2020, Rinne formally remained party leader.

August 2020: Elected Chair of the SDP

On 23 August 2020, Sanna Marin was elected chair of the SDP, succeeding Antti Rinne.

October 2020: Represented Sweden at European Council Meeting

In October 2020, Sanna Marin stepped in to represent Sweden at a European Council meeting because Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven could not attend.

March 2022: Finland could discuss transferring F/A-18 Hornets to Ukraine

On 10 March 2022, Marin said Finland could discuss transferring F/A-18 Hornets to Ukraine, subject to international cooperation, training requirements and Finland's own security situation.

May 2022: Finland announced application for NATO membership

In May 2022, Sanna Marin, together with president Sauli Niinistö, announced that Finland would apply for NATO membership.

May 2022: Marin visited Kyiv and signed agreement on rebuilding Ukraine's education

On 26 May 2022, Marin visited Kyiv and signed a bilateral framework agreement on rebuilding Ukraine's education with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.

October 2022: Apology for Sámi Rights Legislation Delays

In October 2022, Sanna Marin apologized to the Indigenous Sámi people for delays in Sámi human rights legislation reform.

December 2022: First Finnish Prime Minister visits New Zealand and Australia

In late November and early December 2022, Marin visited New Zealand and Australia, becoming the first Finnish prime minister to visit the two countries.

April 2023: Finland joined NATO

In April 2023, Finland successfully joined NATO.

April 2023: Re-elected to Parliament, then Resigned

In April 2023, Sanna Marin was re-elected as a member of parliament. However, she later resigned to become a strategic advisor at the Tony Blair Institute in September 2023.

April 2023: Defeat Conceded in Parliamentary Election

On April 2, 2023, Sanna Marin conceded defeat to the center-right rivals in the 2023 Finnish parliamentary election, though her party gained seats and increased its vote share. She was re-elected with a Pirkanmaa district record of 35,623 votes.

April 2023: Resignation Announcement

On April 5, 2023, Sanna Marin announced her resignation as the leader of the Social Democratic Party at the next party congress.

June 2023: Company MA/PI Oy Founded

In June 2023, Sanna Marin founded a company called MA/PI Oy, focusing on public speaking, publishing, and consulting.

June 2023: Petteri Orpo succeeded Sanna Marin

On 20 June 2023, Sanna Marin was succeeded by Petteri Orpo as prime minister of Finland.

August 2023: Requested Jutta Urpilainen to be Social Democratic Party's Candidate

In August 2023, Marin asked Jutta Urpilainen to be Social Democratic Party's candidate for the 2024 presidential election of Finland.

September 2023: Resigned as Member of Parliament

In September 2023, Sanna Marin resigned as a member of parliament to become a strategic advisor.

September 2023: Retired from Finnish Politics

In September 2023, Sanna Marin retired as leader of SDP from Finnish politics.

September 2023: Signed with Talent Agency

On 28 September 2023, it was reported that Sanna Marin had signed with talent agency Range Media Partners for film, TV, audio and brand collaborations.

September 2023: Antti Lindtman succeeds Sanna Marin as party leader

On September 1, 2023, Antti Lindtman succeeded Sanna Marin as leader of the Social Democratic Party.

September 2023: Resignation as MP and New Role at Tony Blair Institute

On September 7, 2023, Sanna Marin announced her intention to resign as an MP and take a position as a strategic advisor at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change. Her resignation from the Finnish Parliament was approved on September 12, 2023.