Is Matti Vanhanen A-List?
No — Matti Vanhanen is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2003
Appointed Prime Minister
Lost A-list status in 2010
Dropped to B tier — Resigns as Prime Minister
Ranking Timeline
Elected to Finnish Parliament
Begins his political career as a Member of Parliament.
Appointed Prime Minister
Becomes the Prime Minister of Finland, reaching a career high.
Presidential Election Loss
Runs for President but loses the election, remaining as Prime Minister.
Resigns as Prime Minister
Steps down from his role as Prime Minister due to health reasons.
Second Presidential Campaign
Runs for President again but does not win the election.
Speaker of Parliament
Elected as the Speaker of Parliament, re-entering a major role in the government.
Finnish Political Figure
Continues to be a prominent figure in Finnish politics, remembered for his long career and leadership.
Last updated: February 25, 2026