Question: who has been elected as the new president of finland
Answer: President of the Republic of Finland Suomen tasavallan presidentti Republiken Finlands president Presidential Standard Incumbent Sauli Niinistö since 1 March 2012 Residence Presidential Palace ( ceremonial ) Mäntyniemi ( residential ) Kultaranta ( summer residence ) Appointer Popular vote Term length Six years renewable once , consecutively Inaugural holder Kaarlo Juho Ståhlberg 26 July 1919 Formation Constitution of Finland Salary 126,000 € Website Suomen tasavallan presidentti