Composition of the Economic Council of Finland

Vanhanen's Cabinet 2003 - 2007

 

In addition to the Prime Minister, the Economic Council has 10-20 members appointed by the Government, some of which are also members of the Government.

 

The Economic Council is appointed for a two-year term, except for the members of the Government, who remain in the Council only for the duration of their ministerial term. The term of the current Economic Council covers the period between 8 May 2006 and 7 May 2008.

 

Chairman

Mr Matti Vanhanen, Prime Minister of Finland

 

Members

Mr Eero Heinäluoma, Minister of Finance

Ms Paula Lehtomäki, Minister for Foreign Trade and Development

Mr Antti Kalliomäki, Minister of Education

Mr Mauri Pekkarinen, Minister of Trade and Industry

Ms Tarja Filatov, Minister of Labour

Mr Stefan Wallin, Minister of the Environment

Mr Leif Fagernäs, Managing Director

Mr Michael Hornborg, Chairman

Mr Lauri Ihalainen, Chairman

Mr Kari Jalas, Managing Director

Mr Eero Lehti, Chairman

Mr Erkki Liikanen, Director-General

Mr Mikko Mäenpää, Chairman

Mr Risto Parjanne, Managing Director

Mr Risto Piekka, Chairman

 

Permanent Advisors

Mr Raimo Sailas, State Secretary

Mr Risto Volanen, State Secretary

Mr Mikko Alkio, Special Adviser to the Prime Minister, Economic Policy