Kalevi Sorsa
Finnish politician and Prime Minister
Finnish politician and Prime Minister
1930
95 years ago
Leaders & Politicians
Finland
Served as the 34th Prime Minister of Finland from 1972 to 1975 and again from 1977 to 1979. Held leadership positions in the Social Democratic Party and was influential in Finnish politics throughout the 1970s. Advocated for social reforms and economic changes during a time of significant political and societal shifts in Finland. Sorsa's tenure was marked by efforts to modernize the Finnish economy and improve social welfare systems.
Served as Prime Minister of Finland twice
Led the Social Democratic Party
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