Riikka Purra facts for kids
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Riikka Purra
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Purra in 2023
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| 37th Deputy Prime Minister of Finland | |
| Assumed office 20 June 2023 |
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| Prime Minister | Petteri Orpo |
| Preceded by | Annika Saarikko |
| Minister of Finance | |
| Assumed office 20 June 2023 |
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| Prime Minister | Petteri Orpo |
| Preceded by | Annika Saarikko |
| Leader of the Finns Party | |
| Assumed office 14 August 2021 |
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| Preceded by | Jussi Halla-aho |
| Member of Parliament for Uusimaa |
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| Assumed office 17 April 2019 |
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| Born | 13 June 1977 Pirkkala, Finland |
| Political party | Finns Party |
| Spouse | Mikko Välimaa |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | University of Turku |
Riikka Katriina Purra, born on June 13, 1977, is an important politician in Finland. Since 2023, she has been the Deputy Prime Minister of Finland and the Minister of Finance. She is also a member of the Finnish Parliament, representing the Uusimaa area. In August 2021, she became the leader of the Finns Party.
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Riikka Purra's Political Journey
Starting in Politics
Riikka Purra began her political work in 2016. She joined the Finns Party as a political planner. This means she helped plan how the party would work and reach its goals.
She also helped with the presidential election in 2018. She was the campaign manager for Laura Huhtasaari, who was running for president.
Becoming a Member of Parliament
In June 2019, Riikka Purra was elected as a Member of Parliament. She got 5,960 votes from the Uusimaa area. Being a Member of Parliament means she helps make laws for Finland. After this, she became the first deputy leader of the Finns Party.
In March 2021, she spoke about government spending. She thought the government was spending too much money. This was when a large support package was given to cities and towns during the COVID-19 pandemic in Finland.
Leading the Finns Party
In July 2021, Riikka Purra decided to run for leader of the Finns Party. She wanted to be the first woman to lead the party. She said that the party would only join a government if it could change Finland's immigration rules.
She was elected as the new leader of the party on August 14, 2021. This happened at a party meeting in Seinäjoki. Riikka Purra believes in strict rules for immigration from developing countries. She also supports a policy of saving money and reducing government spending.
About Riikka Purra's Life
Family and Home
Riikka Purra is married and has two children. She lives with her family in Kirkkonummi, a town in Finland. The local Finns Party group in Kirkkonummi is part of her community. She is also a vegetarian.
Education and Early Work
Riikka Purra has a Master's degree in political science. She studied at the University of Turku. Before she became a politician, she worked as a teacher and a researcher.
See also
In Spanish: Riikka Purra para niños
