The year 2023 was a year of hardship and difficult moments. Nevertheless, we must always approach the future positively and with the desire to do things better and right.

You can read the President’s full speech in English translation here: https://www.presidentti.fi/en/speeches/new-years-speech-by-president-of-the-republic-of-finland-sauli-niinisto-on-1-january-2024/

: Matti Porre/Office of the President of the Republic of Finland