Reino Paasilinna facts for kids
Reino Paasilinna (born December 5, 1939 – died July 21, 2022) was an important Finnish politician. He was known for being a Member of the European Parliament (MEP). An MEP is someone elected to represent their country in the European Parliament. This is like a big meeting place where leaders from different European countries work together.
Reino was a member of the Social Democratic Party of Finland. This party is part of a larger group called the Party of European Socialdemocrats. He worked in the European Parliament from 1996 to 2009. There, he was part of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy. This committee helps make decisions about things like new technologies and energy use in Europe.
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Early Life and Family
Reino Paasilinna was born in a very unusual place: on a ship called Aunus. This ship was in the Arctic Ocean, near the coast of Norway. His family was fleeing during the Winter War. This war happened when the Soviet Union invaded Petsamo, their hometown in Finland. Because of the war, his family moved to Kittilä, a different part of Finland.
Reino had three brothers who also became well-known writers: Erno, Mauri, and Arto Paasilinna.
A Career in Public Service
Reino Paasilinna had a long and varied career. He started working in different jobs from a young age. Later, he became a journalist for TV, where he directed and edited shows.
Working Around the World
He also worked as a press secretary and adviser. He served at Finnish embassies in important cities like Moscow (Russia) and Washington, D.C. (USA). This means he helped share information and build good relationships between Finland and these countries.
Leading in Media
From 1990 to 1994, Reino was the Director-General and Chairman of Yleisradio. This is Finland's national broadcasting company, similar to the BBC in the UK or PBS in the USA. He also led the Union of Radio and Television Journalists for a time.
Political Roles and Achievements
Reino Paasilinna was a Member of Parliament in Finland from 1983 to 1989 and again from 1995 to 1996. As a Member of Parliament, he helped make laws for Finland. He was also the Vice-chairman of the Committee on the Future.
After that, he became a Member of the European Parliament in 1996. In the European Parliament, he was also a substitute member for the Committee on Culture and Education. He helped with relations between the EU and Russia. He also worked on relationships with countries in Central America.
Reino Paasilinna received an important award called the Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland in 1995. This award is given to people who have done great things for Finland. He also wrote many publications, TV programmes, and articles throughout his life.
See also
In Spanish: Reino Paasilinna para niños
