Jan Vapaavuori appointed as Minister of Economic Affairs
On Friday 16 November, the President of the Republic appointed Jan Vapaavuori, Master of Laws, MP, a Member of the Government and Minister of Economic Affairs. On the same occasion, the President of the Republic released upon request Jyri Häkämies from his responsibilities as a Member of the Government and Minister of Economic Affairs.
The Government plenary session made decisions on the division of responsibilities among ministers, members of the Cabinet Committees and ministers' deputies. Minister Vapaavuori is a member of the Cabinet Finance Committee, Cabinet Committee on European Union Affairs and Cabinet Committee on Economic Policy.
Jouni Hakala will continue as State Secretary and Pete Pokkinen as Special Adviser to the Minister of Economic Affairs.
Inquiries: Olli-Pekka Heinonen, State Secretary, Prime Minister's Office, tel. +358 9 1602 2006