J.T. (Jyrki) Katainen

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Jyrki Katainen (1971) is the Commission Vice-President and European Commissioner for jobs, growth, investment, and competitiveness in the Juncker Commission on behalf of Finland. Katainen is a member of the National Coalition Party (Kok), which is aligned with the European People's Party. Prior to his tenure in the European Commission he was prime minister of Finland.

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Personal data

Name and surname

Jyrki Katainen

Date of birth

14 October 1971 (Siilinjärvi)

Country

Finland

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Political affiliation

National party

Kansallinen Kokoomus

European political group

European People's Party