Matti Vanhanen

Finnish politician and Prime Minister

Matti Vanhanen - Finnish politician and Prime Minister
Born

November 4th, 1955
69 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Finland

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Held the position of Prime Minister of Finland from 2003 to 2010. Served as the leader of the Centre Party from 2003 to 2010. Prior to becoming Prime Minister, worked as a Minister of Transport and Communications and Minister of Finance. Engaged in Finnish politics for several decades, focusing on various national issues during tenures in public office.

Served as Prime Minister from 2003 to 2010

Led the Centre Party during his premiership

Held the position of Minister of Finance

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