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Tarja Halonen is elected as the first female president of Finland. Halonen is a member of the Social Democratic Party of Finland, and she had previously served as the country's Minister for Foreign Affairs.Halonen's election is seen as a significant milestone in the history of Finnish politics, as it marked the first time that a woman has been elected to the country's highest office. It is also seen as a sign of progress towards greater gender equality and representation in politics, not only in Finland but also around the world.
Saturday, 5 February, 2000