18-year-old Annika Mikkonen steps into the role of Prime Minister for the Girls Takeover event
An interesting event will take place in Finland in March, when 18-year-old Annika Mikkonen steps into the shoes of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo. This will happen on Thursday, March 5, 2026, as part of the international Girls Takeover campaign.
Girls Takeover is an event organized by Plan International, where young women around the world take over leadership positions in politics, business, and the media. The goal is to highlight girls' rights and increase their influence in society.
During the day, Mikkonen will get to follow the Prime Minister's work closely and participate in decision-making. She will have a unique opportunity to make the voices of young people heard in the government's work and to discuss current topics with the Prime Minister.
The Finnish Government is participating in the event to demonstrate its commitment to promoting equality. According to Prime Minister Orpo, it is important that young people are able to participate in social discourse and influence society.
The Girls Takeover day serves as a reminder that equality is an ongoing process. The event gives young people the courage to pursue leadership roles and shows that everyone has the opportunity to influence the future.