Early Life and Education of Sanna Marin: A Complete Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Sanna Marin, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

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

November 1985: Sanna Marin's Birth

In November 1985, Sanna Mirella Marin was born.

2004: Graduated from Pirkkala High School

In 2004, Sanna Marin graduated from the Pirkkala High School (Pirkkalan Yhteislukio) at the age of 19.

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.

2014: Marin's attitude towards NATO

In 2014, Sanna Marin's attitude, as the vice chairman of SDP, was negative towards Finland joining NATO

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.

2018: Birth of Daughter

In 2018, Sanna Marin had a daughter with her former partner Markus Räikkönen.

August 2020: Marriage to Markus Räikkönen

In August 2020, Sanna Marin married Markus Räikkönen at the Prime Minister's official residence, Kesäranta.

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.

March 2022: President of Finland Visits Washington, D.C.

On 4 March 2022, President of Finland Sauli Niinistö visited Washington, D.C. to discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine and its impact on European and Finnish security.

May 2022: Finland to apply for NATO membership

On 12 May 2022, President Niinistö and Prime Minister Marin in a joint statement said that "Finland must apply for NATO membership without delay". On 15 May 2022, Niinistö and Marin 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.

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.