The Finnish order of precedence is a nominal and symbolic hierarchy of important positions within the government of Finland. It has no legal standing, it does not reflect the Finnish presidential line of succession or the co-equal status of the branches of government under the constitution, and is only used to indicate ceremonial protocol.

  1. President of the Republic Sauli Niinistö
  2. Retired Presidents of the Republic in order of term:
    1. President Tarja Halonen
  3. Speaker of the Parliament Jussi Halla-Aho
  4. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo
  5. President of the Supreme Court Tatu Leppänen
  6. President of the Supreme Administrative Court Kari Kuusiniemi
  7. Chief of Defence Timo Kivinen
  8. Chancellor of Justice Tuomas Pöysti
  9. Archbishop of Turku Tapio Luoma
  10. Chancellor of the Order of the Cross of Liberty Ari Puheloinen
  11. Chancellor of the Order of the White Rose of Finland and the Order of the Lion of Finland Jussi Nuorteva
  12. Chancellor of the University of Helsinki Kaarle Hämeri
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