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Osmo Soininvaara

b. 1951

Finnish politician

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About Osmo Soininvaara

Born 1951. Osmo Soininvaara is a Finnish politician and blogger.

Osmo Heikki Kristian Soininvaara (born 2 September 1951 in Helsinki) is a Finnish politician and writer, former party leader and cabinet member.

Personal life

Soininvaara has a licentiate degree in statistics.

Soininvaara is married to Anna-Maria Soininvaara and they have three children.

Political life

Soininvaara was elected in Helsinki city council in 1985 and has served in various positions of trust in the city administration since then. He was elected in Eduskunta in 1987 and again in 1995 and was a member of parliament until 2007, when he chose not to stand for re-election. After a break he was elected to the parliament again in 2011, serving until 2015.

He served as Minister of Social Services in Paavo Lipponen's second cabinet between 14 April 2000 and 19 April 2002. He was the leader of the Finnish Green League party from 2001 to 2005.

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Important facts

Born
2 September 1951, Helsinki
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Politician, blogger
Nationality
Finland
Education
University of Helsinki
Positions held
Municipal councillor in Finland, Member of the Parliament of Finland, Substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe
Awards
Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland; Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland; Cross of Merit of the War Invalides
Also known as
Osmo Heikki Kristian Soininvaara

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Osmo Soininvaara?

Finnish politician

When was Osmo Soininvaara born?

Osmo Soininvaara was born on 2 September 1951 in Helsinki.

What is Osmo Soininvaara's occupation?

Osmo Soininvaara is a politician and blogger.

What nationality is Osmo Soininvaara?

Osmo Soininvaara is Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Osmo Soininvaara

· Wikidata: Q958047

· DBpedia: Osmo Soininvaara

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