Finland's Prime Minister Sanna Marin, who lost a general election at the weekend, said Wednesday

that she would step down as Social Democratic Party leader in September.

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I have come to the conclusion that I will not seek to continue as SDP leader at

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the forthcoming party conference in September,"

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Marin told reporters in Helsinki

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The 37-year-old said she would continue as a lawmaker, despite speculation

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that a top international post could be in the offing for her.

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