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Annika Saarikko
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Saarikko in 2021
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| 36th Deputy Prime Minister of Finland | |
| In office 10 September 2020 – 20 June 2023 |
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| Prime Minister | Sanna Marin |
| Preceded by | Matti Vanhanen |
| Succeeded by | Riikka Purra |
| Minister of Finance | |
| In office 27 May 2021 – 20 June 2023 |
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| Prime Minister | Sanna Marin |
| Preceded by | Matti Vanhanen |
| Succeeded by | Riikka Purra |
| Minister of Science and Culture | |
| In office 6 August 2020 – 27 May 2021 |
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| Prime Minister | Sanna Marin |
| Preceded by | Hanna Kosonen |
| Succeeded by | Antti Kurvinen |
| In office 6 June 2019 – 9 August 2019 |
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| Prime Minister | Antti Rinne |
| Preceded by | Sampo Terho |
| Succeeded by | Hanna Kosonen |
| Minister of Family Affairs and Social Services | |
| In office 10 July 2017 – 6 June 2019 |
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| Prime Minister | Juha Sipilä |
| Preceded by | Juha Rehula |
| Succeeded by | Krista Kiuru |
| Leader of the Centre Party | |
| In office 5 September 2020 – 15 June 2024 |
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| Preceded by | Katri Kulmuni |
| Succeeded by | Antti Kaikkonen |
| Member of Finnish Parliament for Finland Proper |
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| Assumed office 20 April 2011 |
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| Personal details | |
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Annika Virpi Irene Saarikko
10 November 1983 Oripää, Finland |
| Political party | Centre |
| Spouse |
Erkki Papunen
(m. 2014) |
| Alma mater | University of Turku |
Annika Virpi Irene Saarikko (born 10 November 1983) is a Finnish politician. She served as the Deputy Prime Minister of Finland from 2020 to 2023. She also led a political group called the Centre Party from 2020 to 2024.
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About Annika Saarikko
Annika Saarikko was born in Oripää, Finland. She went to the University of Turku. There, she studied educational science and media studies.
Her Political Journey
Annika Saarikko started her political career in 2010. She was chosen as the vice chair of the Centre Party. In 2011, she became a member of the Parliament of Finland.
Important Roles in Government
Saarikko has held several important jobs as a minister:
- From 2017 to 2019, she was the Minister of Family Affairs and Social Services. This role focuses on helping families and social welfare.
- In 2019, she became the Minister of Science and Culture. She took a short break for maternity leave.
- In September 2020, she was named the Deputy Prime Minister of Finland. This is a very important role in the government.
- In May 2021, she became the Minister of Finance. This job involves managing the country's money and economy.
Leading the Centre Party
Annika Saarikko led the Centre Party in the 2023 Finnish parliamentary election. After the election, she announced that the party would not join the government. In 2024, she decided not to seek another term as the party leader.
Her Family Life
Annika Saarikko is married to Erkki Papunen. They have two children. She was expecting her third child in July 2024.
Working with International Groups
Annika Saarikko has also been involved with several important international organizations. These groups work on big projects like banking and development around the world.
European Union Organizations
- European Investment Bank (EIB): She has been a member of its Board of Governors since 2021.
- European Stability Mechanism (ESM): She has also been a member of its Board of Governors since 2021.
Global Organizations
- Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB): She has been a member of its Board of Governors since 2021.
- European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD): She has been a member of its Board of Governors since 2021.
- Nordic Investment Bank (NIB): She has been a member of its Board of Governors since 2021.
- World Bank: She has been a member of its Board of Governors since 2021.
See also
In Spanish: Annika Saarikko para niños
