Paavo Lipponen
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Paavo Lipponen
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| In office March 24, 2003 – March 20, 2007 |
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| Preceded by | Anneli Jäätteenmäki |
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| Succeeded by | Timo Kalli |
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Member of the Parliament of Finland
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| In office March 23, 1991 – March 20, 2007 |
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| Constituency | Helsinki |
| In office March 26, 1983 – March 20, 1987 |
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| Constituency | Helsinki |
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| In office 13 April 1995 – 17 April 2003 |
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| Deputy | Sauli Niinistö (1995-2001) Ville Itälä (2001-2003) |
| Preceded by | Esko Aho |
| Succeeded by | Anneli Jäätteenmäki |
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| Born | April 23, 1941 Turtola, Finland |
| Nationality | Finnish |
| Political party | Social Democratic Party of Finland |
| Spouse | Päivi Lipponen |
| Profession | Master of Political Sciences |
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Paavo Tapio Lipponen (
pronunciation (help·info)) (born April 23, 1941) is a Finnish politician. He was Prime Minister of Finland from 1995 to 2003 [1], and Chairman of the Finnish Social Democratic Party from 1993 to 2005. He also served as Speaker of the Parliament of Finland 2003-2007 [2].
Born in Turtola (subsequently renamed Pello), son of Orvo Lipponen and wife Hilkka Iissalo, in turn daughter of Jaakko Antero Ingman/Iissalo (a distant relative of Count Adolf Fredrik Munck af Fulkila and Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim) and wife Siiri Törnroos,[3] Paavo Lipponen spent his childhood and youth in Kuopio.
Receiving his gymnasium diploma from the Lyceum of Kuopio in 1959, he then studied philosophy and literature at Dartmouth College for one year.
Soon after returning to Finland he moved to Helsinki where he attained a master's degree in the study of international politics from the University of Helsinki in 1971. He was the editor of the student newspaper Ylioppilaslehti 1963–1965 and a freelance reporter for the Finnish Broadcasting Company (YLE) 1965–1967.
He held various posts in the Social Democratic Party organization from 1967 to 1979, but he first came into the political limelight when he was secretary to the then Prime Minister Mauno Koivisto from 1979 to 1982. Frequently having to substitute for the busy PM, Lipponen was soon dubbed vara-Manu ("deputy Manu" — Manu being short for Mauno).
Lipponen was a Member of the Parliament of Finland from 1983–1987 and also from 1991 until he retired in 2007. Lipponen was elected chairman of the Finnish Social Democratic Party in 1993, and he led the party to victory in the parliamentary election of 1995. Lipponen formed a cabinet of five parties including both rightist and leftist parties. Lipponen's economic policies were however dominated by the right-wing. The main task of the cabinet was to decrease the number of unemployed. Lipponen was one of EU visionaries and tight fiscal policies allowed participation in European Monetary Union, which resulted in the introduction of Euro in 2002. Foreign trade was increasing above European average 1995-1999. Laws for a new constitution were passed and it took effect on March 1, 2000.
Lipponen headed the SDP campaign in 1999 which resulted in losses, but the SDP remained the largest party in the parliament. The coalition formed in 1995 was renewed. During the secong Lipponen cabinet, Lipponen was heading the EU presidency and led pro-integration and pro-expansion policies. Lipponen introduced concept of European constitution during speech in Brügge in 2000.
He headed the SDP campaign of 2003, which led to victory for SDP, however the Center Party gained more seats, which marked the end for the cabinets of the SDP and the National Coalition Party. The chairman of the Center Party, Anneli Jäätteenmäki, formed a new cabinet, and Lipponen took the position of the Speaker of the Parliament. Lipponen retired from party chairmanship in 2005 and was succeeded by Eero Heinäluoma in 2005. Lipponen left the parliament in 2007.
He is currently advising Nord Stream in regards to on the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and permit application in Finland. He will provide independent consultations according to his expertise in Finnish administrative and decision-making procedures within the energy sector. [4]
Paavo Lipponen is also well-known as an avid water polo player and supporter of the game.
[edit] References
- ^ "Ministerikortisto". Valtioneuvosto. http://www.valtioneuvosto.fi/hakemisto/ministerikortisto/ministeritiedot.asp?nro=500.
- ^ "Edustajamatrikkeli". Eduskunta. http://www.eduskunta.fi/triphome/bin/hx5000.sh?{hnro}=353&{kieli}=su&{haku}=kaikki.
- ^ http://www.wargs.com/royal/munck.html
- ^ [Nord Stream announcement at http://www.nord-stream.com/en/news-list/news/news-detail/article/paavo-lipponen-to-advise-nord-stream.html]
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| Preceded by Riitta Uosukainen |
Speaker of the Parliament of Finland March-April 1995 |
Succeeded by Riitta Uosukainen |
| Preceded by Esko Aho |
Prime Minister of Finland 1995–2003 |
Succeeded by Anneli Jäätteenmäki |
| Preceded by Anneli Jäätteenmäki |
Speaker of the Parliament of Finland 2003–2007 |
Succeeded by Timo Kalli |
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