The President is directly elected by universal suffrage for a term of six years. Decisions on war and peace are taken by the president with the assent of parliament.The President and President's spouse greet the guests individually in the State Hall at the beginning of the evening. Later on there is dancing, music provided by the Guards Band, and a traditional buffet.In single cases, the president has the power of pardon from any imprisonment, fine, or forfeiture.

Most of the appointment process is conducted at the respective ministry: The Office of the President does not process preparations or presentations of the appointment. Otherwise, international obligations are implemented by a presidential decree. The provisions of treaties and other international obligations that affect domestic legislation are implemented by acts of parliament. More than 12,000 people have now viewed the clip on Youtube Now watch the video The decree must be submitted to parliament for approval.In addition, the president appoints or gives commission to:The President must sign and approve all bills adopted by Parliament before they become law.

The bill will then enter into force without ratification. Finnish president's wife delivers son, presidential website collapses Source: Xinhua 2018-02-04 05:12:38 Re-elected Finnish President Sauli Niinisto (L) and his wife Jenni Haukio greet the public from the balcony of the Presidential Palace during presidential inauguration on February 1, 2018 in Helsinki, Finland. Since 1994, no President may be elected for more than two consecutive terms. The President of the Republic of Finland is the head of state of Finland. Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari and his wife of King Carl Gustaf's 50th birthday. Princess Mary turns and her sheepish neighbour knows he has been caught apparently looking at her chest during the state dinner in CopenhagenPrincess Mary covers her chest and gives her neighbour a withering glare as he pretends to be admiring the ceilingWe are no longer accepting comments on this article.Pentti Arajarvi, the husband of the Finnish president Tarja Halonen, is caught staring at Princess Mary's... necklaceFinnish President Tarja Halonen with her husband Pentti Arajarvi, a doctor of law. The Presidential office was established in the Constitution Act 1996-04-30 Stockholm Photo size: Nevertheless, presidents have used these powers publicly, even against the internal recommendation of the agency.The president conducts Finland's foreign policy in co-operation with the council of state. More than 12,000 people have now viewed the clip on YoutubeThe views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline.Published by Associated Newspapers LtdPart of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media GroupThe comments below have not been moderated.