Finnish order of precedence

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 Alexander Stubb
2. Retired Presidents of the Republic in order of term:
   1. President Tarja Halonen
   2. President Sauli Niinistö
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 Janne Jaakkola
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