On Tuesday, Finland’s President appointed the country’s 77th Government, led by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo. This development comes as Prime Minister Marin’s Government members were released from their duties. The newly formed government, headed by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, comprises 19 ministers representing various political parties.
The National Coalition Party holds eight ministerial positions, the Finns Party has seven ministers, the Swedish People’s Party has two and a half ministers, and the Christian Democrats have one and a half ministers.
During its first plenary session, the Orpo Government made important decisions regarding ministerial responsibilities, the formation of ministerial committees and working groups, and the appointment of deputies for the ministers. Additionally, the Government presented its program to Parliament as a statement.
Minister of Finance Riikka Purra has been appointed as the Deputy Prime Minister. Thirteen ministers took an oath of office and a judicial oath at the beginning of the session, while one minister made an equivalent affirmation.
The Orpo Government consists of the following ministers:
- Prime Minister: Petteri Orpo
- Minister of Finance: Riikka Purra
- Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering: Anders Adlercreutz
- Minister for Foreign Affairs: Elina Valtonen
- Minister for Foreign Trade and Development: Ville Tavio
- Minister of Justice: Leena Meri
- Minister of the Interior: Mari Rantanen
- Minister of Defence: Antti Häkkänen
- Minister of Local and Regional Government: Anna-Kaisa Ikonen
- Minister of Education: Anna-Maja Henriksson
- Minister of Science and Culture: Sari Multala
- Minister of Youth, Sport and Physical Activity: Sandra Bergqvist
- Minister of Agriculture and Forestry: Sari Essayah
- Minister of Transport and Communications: Lulu Ranne
- Minister of Employment: Arto Satonen
- Minister of Economic Affairs: Vilhelm Junnila
- Minister of Social Affairs and Health: Kaisa Juuso
- Minister of Social Security: Sanni Grahn-Laasonen
- Minister of the Environment and Climate: Kai Mykkänen
The Orpo Government is expected to lead Finland in addressing key challenges and shaping policies that will shape the nation’s future. With a diverse group of ministers, the government aims to tackle important issues related to finance, foreign affairs, justice, education, the environment, and more.
For more information on the Government’s plans and initiatives, please visit the official government website.
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