Former Prime Minister Alexander Stubb is set to become the new President of Finland. The 55-year-old emerged victorious in a runoff election for the presidency on Sunday, narrowly defeating his 65-year-old opponent, Pekka Haavisto of the Greens. After counting all the votes, Stubb secured 51.6 percent of the votes, with Haavisto receiving 48.4 percent. Haavisto congratulated Stubb on his victory before the final results were announced, based on a reliable estimate by the Yle broadcaster.