Personal experience
1943 24-Nian 12 Yue was born in Helsinki in 1968, graduated from the University of Helsinki, LL.M.. Before her career in politics as a lawyer, she entered politics in the 1970s, in 1979 to enter parliament. 1984-1987 Chairman of Parliamentary Committee on Social Health; 1987 to 1990 he was Minister of second community health; 1990 to 1991 he was Minister of Justice from 1995 to 2000, Minister of Foreign Affairs (Finland's first female foreign minister on politics) .
In February 2000, the second round of voting in Finland 11th presidential elections, when Ren Fenlan Foreign Minister Tarja Halonen at the largest of the ruling Social Democratic Party candidate the identity of the largest opposition party defeated the power of the middle Party candidate Esko Aho, was elected as the first woman president in the history of the Republic of Finland, March 1, 2000 was sworn in. Re-elected in 2006. On March 1, 2012 leaving office.
foreign policy, Tarja Halonen of Finland advocates the continuation of military non-alignment and reliable defense remain independent foreign policy, Finland supports the active participation of European integration and to participate in international peacekeeping operations, stressed that Finland continues to maintain and develop good-neighborly relations with the other Nordic and Baltic neighbors and Russia. In domestic policy, Halonen advocated the construction of traditional Nordic welfare society, in order to ensure stable economic growth and full employment, efforts to improve the quality of the whole nation of education, focusing on the development of high-tech and foster innovation. Stressed that the implementation of full employment and equitable distribution, to prevent polarization between rich and poor.
Halonen married and has a daughter. She is interested in gardening, art, swimming and drama. He had visited China in September 1998. November 2002 state visit to China. Halonen, Finland created a lot of first-politics: in 1995, she became the first woman Foreign Minister of the Government of Finland; in 2000, she was elected Finland's first female president; after the election, she became Finland since 1994 after the election of the president by direct vote of the presidential re-election of the first person.
born lawyer Halonen, since entering politics in the 1970s, in addition to the president and foreign minister, also served as the post of Minister of Justice and Minister of Social Affairs and other government, is a veritable veteran politician , political woman. Finland in the years 2003 to implement the new constitution, the president was deprived of most of its powers in domestic affairs, the most important role is in charge of foreign affairs. Halonen in Finland when he was foreign minister, it will reveal the extraordinary diplomatic skills.
The second half of 1999 Finland holds the rotating EU presidency, also made her mettle in the international arena, as Finland won a small country doing big things in the world, this is set to focus on the international image of the Finns is very value, also largely helped her for the first time the presidency. After Halonen as president, further strengthened, especially in relations with its neighbors, Russia, and maintain good personal friendship with the leaders.
More importantly, Halonen cautious stance on the NATO issue, she believes, Finland there is no need to join NATO, this is only one choice in the future Finnish security policy. She claims in line with the wishes of the majority of Finns oppose joining NATO. Some analysts pointed out that after the reelection of President Tarja Halonen, Finland's foreign and security policy will remain stable. She said that Finland will continue with all its neighbors, especially Russia maintained friendly exchanges, and hopes to maintain good relations with the United States, but also will further strengthen cooperation with China in various fields.
governance policy
foreign policy, Tarja Halonen of Finland advocates the continuation of military non-alignment and reliable defense remain independent foreign policy, Finland supports the active participation of European integration and participation in international peacekeeping operations, stressed that Finland continue to maintain and develop good-neighborly relations with other Nordic and Baltic neighbors and Russia. In domestic policy, Halonen advocated the construction of traditional Nordic welfare society, in order to ensure stable economic growth and full employment, efforts to improve the quality of the whole nation of education, focusing on the development of high-tech and foster innovation. Stressed that the implementation of full employment and equitable distribution, to prevent polarization between rich and poor.
personal style
Before the president, Halonen has never been married, there is a daughter. Her alternative is not limited to this. She is a radical feminist, she stressed that the protection of the interests of ethnic minorities such as Roma, she is currently a 4% Finland unbelievers in. In addition, the president or female activists to protect gay rights advocate.
She has served as Chairman of the Finnish fight for gay rights organization (SETA) in 1980. According to SETA members recalled, when he Halonen Members actively play their own legal expertise, together with other members submitted a motion to protest against gender discrimination, the abolition of the law discrimination homosexuals. Because of this move, and some even questioned her sexual orientation. A variety of "strange Zhang"
naturally prone to dissent. However, Halonen is still "go its own way." Even at the critical moment to run for president, she did not have any "convergence": she never hide their unmarried cohabitation, does not hide his support for gay, although she may therefore lose a lot of conservative votes.
Halonen on the job requirements are strict and precise a name. She often said: "If you want to do something, you do it well." And life, she is approachable, Finn likened her mother next door, her generosity, good sense of humor. After becoming president, in addition to succumb to public pressure to get married, but her personality and not the slightest change.
"I have to pursue my life's values and struggle." Halonen said.
presidential campaign
People call out female president
In 2000, when Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari announced that he no longer participate in the next presidential election , within the Social Democratic Party of Finland focused mostly on the body Tarja Halonen. Excellent performance, impeccable character, high prestige, are Halonen reason to be optimistic, but more importantly, it is a female.
Since independence in 1907, the country's most important post has been dominated by men, which makes women angry Finland. SPD chairman, Finnish Prime Minister Paavo Lipponen urged the people to vote before the election Halonen vote:. "Europe still male-dominated, macho male monopoly is inevitable now is the end of time"
to be able to elect a woman president, many conservative women to give up partisan support Halonen. 2000 February 16, Harlow Ningshun Li was elected as the first woman president of Finland.
Marriage and Family
Halonen Check the presidential palace, as well as the first Finn to another difficult history, how to call cohabitation with the president 15 contained Araya Salvi. Although the Finns do not mind cohabitation with their boyfriend's president, but the question is what to call this man lived in the presidential palace on formal occasions and the media, especially when the president appeared in diplomatic occasions, the title is to be related to the "state system" event.
funny scene appeared, Finnish citizens, lawyers and major media to carry out since the great debate nationwide. To end the discussion as soon as possible, the Presidential Office issued a circular, said the recommendations "husband", but many people do not agree with this. Finnish television station conducted a survey: only 25% of people agree with the "husband" was what, about 50% of people advocate called "life partner", also suggested that the use of the word "man": Halonen and her man 阿拉亚尔维.
Finally, Halonen and 阿拉亚尔维 registration of marriage, this discussion took six months to quell the uproar.
As a single mother with a daughter, Halonen tenacious, confident image, won the support of the majority of Finnish women. There was a time, the Finns did not know how to call the man and the woman president of their life together. The man is 15 and unmarried cohabitation Halonen uploaded Peng Dottie 阿拉亚尔维. In the lifestyle quite "open" the Finnish people had actually do not mind this relationship, but what to call 阿拉亚尔维 became a problem on formal occasions and newspapers.
15 years ago, 阿拉亚尔维 Halonen and Parliament Affairs Committee as a colleague of social health, fell in love in the big city of New York during the first visit to the United States. Halonen is then Chairman of the Committee, general secretary 阿拉亚尔维 just the Commission, whose job it is for the Commission to prepare copy. The face of controversy and cohabitation identity of the people to participate in the inconvenience of foreign affairs, Halonen eventually made a "sacrifice." 2000 August 26 afternoon, the official residence of President Tarja Halonen at the Pine Bay suburb of Helsinki and 阿拉亚尔维 held a wedding ceremony.
China Complex
Finnish President Tarja Halonen signature seal
Finnish President Tarja Halonen in the People's Republic of China - Republic of Finland the signature on the fiftieth anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations souvenir cover.
Chinese Academy of Forestry awarded an honorary doctorate
November 27, 2002, the hospital was held in the President of the Republic of Finland Tarja Halonen honorary doctorate ceremony. Chen Zhili, Minister of Education, Science and Technology Minister Xu Guanhua, the State Forestry Administration Zhou Shengxian, deputy director Li Yucai, in Finland Chinese Ambassador Zhang Zhijian, deputy director of the Office of Academic Degrees Committee of the State Council, Li Jun, president of Finland and accompanied her husband to visit China President Peng Dottie Alajarvi Finnish Foreign Minister Erkki Tuomioja, Minister for the environment Johnny Buckman, Finnish Ambassador Benjamin Bassin, attended the degree-granting ceremony.
attended the first Summer Davos Annual Meeting
2007 September 6 is the first Summer Davos in Dalian to attend the annual conference - "From Davos to Dalian - New Champions, "the Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on September 6 in the morning, met in Dalian, China to attend the first summer Davos annual meeting -" - the President of Finland annual meeting of the new Champions "from Davos to Dalian Tarja Halonen.
Wen first thanked Finland late last year, efforts during his tenure as the EU presidency, to promote the development of China-EU relations, made by the Finnish side hopes to continue in China-EU relations, play an active role.
Wen said that Finland is China's important partner in northern Europe in recent years, bilateral cooperation in various fields, with remarkable results. We would like to learn more, drawing on the useful experience of Finland and mature practices in energy conservation, environmental protection, science and technology innovation, and expand exchanges and cooperation in social security and occupational safety aspects.
Tarja Halonen congratulated the Summer Davos Annual Meeting held in China, said the Chinese participation in global issues, very important.
Tarja Halonen said that Finland relations have been developing smoothly, bilateral cooperation has great potential, all sectors of Finland looks forward to long-term cooperation with China. Finland is willing to work with China to push forward the development of Europe, the Eurasian relations.
Character image
In January 2000, Finland held for six years once the presidential election. Election, the 56-year-old Finnish Foreign Minister Tarja Halonen at 7 candidates stand out, since Finland became independent in 1917 the first woman president.
Halonen very personal. Halonen lawyer, since the government has been a staunch leftist, insisted on maintaining the existing welfare system, is public opinion "hold high the banner of the Left," is a "socialist." She is not the same in life and tend to be more orthodox Finnish National People's Congress, former president-elect has never married, there is a 21-year-old daughter, she is a lawyer and former students living together. She lives with the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Finnish Parliament Allah Avignon secretary for many years, but the two do not live together, but only one red Helsinki City apartment building's door neighbors. Finland currently only 4% of people do not believe in religion, Halonen is one of them.
Halonen enjoys a reputation of honesty among voters, she never cover up their natural nature. When he attended the government meeting, on several occasions been severely criticized by the current Prime Minister Paavo Lipponen, but also could not help crying nose. However, he usually occasions, she can joke and very good at adjusting the atmosphere. Since 1979, the occasion of parliament, served as Minister of Social, Minister of Health, Justice, so far, and has served as foreign minister in 1995 when the elected president, a time when Finland joined the European Union, return to the West, to show their talents in the diplomatic arena, the foreign minister of the the role can be imagined.
March 1, 2000, in the Finnish Parliament building held a grand ceremony to welcome Halonen together all the members. After a brief speech, Halonen walked down the parliament building, review the honor guard in front of the parliament square. Honor guard soldiers shouted in unison: "Good lady President of the Republic!"
Since then, a fundamental shift in Halonen's life occurred. She moved out of the original four-bedroom apartments with living with her boyfriend, the Finnish Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee secretary Allah Avignon, admitted located along the outskirts of Helsinki, Meilan Si presidential villa. This castle-style modern building built by the water, completed by the end of 1993, the real cost of how much has not been disclosed, it is estimated that around $ 40 million. That private residence of President floor area is 600 square meters, an area within the entire building stone, steel and glass of a total of 2000 square meters, which has a special room, even if nuclear weapons were safe and sound attacks. Building with 10 dedicated servants serve, including two cooks, a foreman, as well as waiters and cleaners. There are two presidential private secretary, Office of the President Halonen a players together specifically for service, a total of 58 employees, an annual expenditure of $ 600 million, which does not include a presidential trip expenses. Visit fees paid out by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Halonen my monthly wage of about $ 9,000 annual salary to $ 110,000, all tax-free. There is also an entertainment account, about $ 175,000 per year.
President of Finland, as well as a summer villa. This is called Gu Landa at the presidential summer villa occupies 54 hectares, there are parks, gardens, greenhouses, there are eight people here year-round service, the summer service personnel will reach 25 people. Summer entire Finnish members of the government will, together with President Gu Landa to discuss state Yes. After
become president, Tarja Halonen take time out luxury presidential car, unlike when the minister is no longer so free, and then can not just be on grocery shopping, buy milk, or shopping. Halonen said that people lost their freedom, the most typical example is the first half of 2001, under pressure from public opinion and the surrounding Halonen and finally marry his boyfriend Avi Raya.