“Sanna Marin is set to become Finland’s third female prime minister — and its youngest — leading a coalition of four other parties, all headed by women.

“At just 34, she will also stand out on the world stage by being the world’s youngest sitting prime minister.

“Marin was nominated Sunday by her Social Democratic party after its leader, Antti Rinne, stepped down after losing the confidence among his coalition government over his handling of a postal strike.

“Marin, a former transport and communications minister, will be the country’s third-ever female prime minister, according to NPR’s Rob Schmitz. However, she told reporters the focus shouldn’t be on her identity.”

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