Finnish order of precedence

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 Alexander Stubb
 * 2) Retired Presidents of the Republic in order of term:
 * 3) President Tarja Halonen
 * 4) President Sauli Niinistö
 * 5) Speaker of the Parliament Jussi Halla-Aho
 * 6) Prime Minister Petteri Orpo
 * 7) President of the Supreme Court Tatu Leppänen
 * 8) President of the Supreme Administrative Court Kari Kuusiniemi
 * 9) Chief of Defence Janne Jaakkola
 * 10) Chancellor of Justice Tuomas Pöysti
 * 11) Archbishop of Turku Tapio Luoma
 * 12) Chancellor of the Order of the Cross of Liberty Ari Puheloinen
 * 13) Chancellor of the Order of the White Rose of Finland and the Order of the Lion of Finland Jussi Nuorteva
 * 14) Chancellor of the University of Helsinki Kaarle Hämeri