Sanna Marin, 38, the former prime minister of Finland, has once again been in the global spotlight in recent days.
The high-profile politician posted a set of photos in a bikini on social media, which sparked widespread discussion and controversy.
The photos show her light-hearted side of her vacation, however, overnight shifting the spotlight from her political duties to her fashion choices.
As Finland's youngest female prime minister, Sanna Marin is known for her decisiveness and leadership. However, the image shown in the bikini photo this time has sparked controversy among different voices.
Some praised her for her confidence and courage, believing that she had the right to choose how she dressed, while others were shocked and unhappy that a political leader presented her image in this way.
The photos were commented as "like influencers", sparking controversy over the boundaries between a politician's private life and his public image.
Is it appropriate for politicians to present themselves on private social media? This is a question worth pondering, especially now that social media has become an important channel for shaping public image and personal branding.
In this new age of social media, it seems that the public's demands on politicians are also changing. Not only do they expect leaders to excel in the political arena, but they also expect them to be more intimate and authentic in their daily lives.
However, does this mean that politicians can express themselves to their heart's content in their personal space, regardless of their duties and public image?
For or against, this set of bikini photos has once again sparked complex discussions about personal privacy, political imagery, and social media use.
At a time when this topic is gaining more attention, we can't help but wonder if this is a sign of an unprecedented shift in the relationship and expectations between politicians and the public.
From Marin, who wore a white short-sleeved shirt with close-fitting "leather pants", to sitting on the terrace drinking coffee in his pajamas, to now being an Internet celebrity, former Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin's style change has attracted attention. The political leader, who was once known for his fortitude and decisiveness, has recently generated a lot of controversy and discussion on social media.
Perhaps in the past, her image was one of steadfastness and leadership on the international stage. But recent photographs show Sanna Marin from a different angle, with a more casual and intimate image.
On her Instagram account, we see some of the moments she spends at home, no longer the leader of the political arena, but more like an ordinary person enjoying life at ease.
From her simple white short-sleeved top paired with a pair of close-fitting "leather pants" to scenes sitting on the patio of her home drinking coffee in her pajamas, these photos seem like an opportunity to peek into her private life.
She is no longer the image that stands on the political stage, but shows a more real and down-to-earth side. Such a shift has sparked not only discussion about her changing image, but also controversy over the boundaries of how politicians present themselves on social media.
There are mixed opinions about Marin's attitude towards appearing in this "Internet celebrity" way. Some praised her courage and self-confidence, believing that she had the right to present her life on social media in the way she liked.
However, there are also those who are unhappy and shocked that a political leader presents her life in this form, believing that it may be detrimental to her political image and duties.