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Matti Ahde
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| Speaker of the Parliament of Finland | |
| In office 8 May 1987 – 1 February 1989 |
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| Preceded by | Ilkka Suominen |
| Succeeded by | Kalevi Sorsa |
| Minister of the Interior | |
| In office 19 February 1982 – 30 September 1983 |
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| Prime Minister | Kalevi Sorsa |
| Preceded by | Eino Uusitalo |
| Succeeded by | Matti Luttinen |
| Minister of Environment | |
| In office 1 October 1983 – 30 April 1987 |
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| Prime Minister | Kalevi Sorsa |
| Succeeded by | Kaj Bärlund |
| Member of the Parliament of Finland | |
| In office 16 March 1970 – 1990 |
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| In office 16 March 2003 – 17 April 2011 |
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| Born | 23 December 1945 Oulu, Finland |
| Died | 20 December 2019 (aged 73) Helsinki, Finland |
| Political party | Social Democratic Party |
| Spouse | Hilkka Ahde |
Matti Allan Ahde (born December 23, 1945 – died December 20, 2019) was an important Finnish politician. He was a member of the Social Democratic Party. Matti Ahde held many big jobs in the Finnish government. He helped make decisions for his country for many years.
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Who Was Matti Ahde?
Matti Ahde was born in Oulu, a city in Finland. He grew up to become a well-known person in Finnish politics. A politician is someone who works in government. They help make laws and lead the country.
Starting in Politics
Matti Ahde started his political career early. He became a member of the Parliament of Finland in 1970. The Parliament is like a big meeting place. Here, elected people discuss and vote on laws. He was a Member of Parliament (MP) for a long time, until 1990.
Important Government Roles
Matti Ahde held several important positions. These roles helped him serve the people of Finland.
Serving as a Minister
From 1982 to 1987, Matti Ahde was a minister. He worked in the government led by Prime Minister Kalevi Sorsa. A minister is in charge of a specific part of the government. Matti Ahde was the Minister of the Interior. This job involves keeping the country safe and organized. Later, he became the Minister of Environment. This role focuses on protecting nature.
Becoming Speaker of Parliament
In 1987, Matti Ahde was chosen for a very important job. He became the Speaker of the Parliament of Finland. The Speaker is like the leader of the Parliament's meetings. They make sure everyone follows the rules. They also represent the Parliament. He held this role until 1989. After that, Kalevi Sorsa took over as Speaker.
A Break and Return to Parliament
In 1990, Matti Ahde left Parliament. He took on a different kind of leadership role. He became the CEO of Veikkaus. Veikkaus is a company that runs games of chance in Finland. It is owned by the state. He worked there until 2001.
After his time at Veikkaus, Matti Ahde decided to return to politics. He was re-elected to the Parliament in 2003. He continued to serve as an MP until 2011.
His Later Years
Matti Ahde passed away on December 20, 2019. He was 73 years old. He died at his home in Helsinki, Finland. He is remembered for his long career. He dedicated many years to public service.
