FinlandMember of the EduskuntaFinns PartyUusimaa · Uusimaa constituencyMember of the Parliament of Finland
Riikka Purra
Profile
Riikka Purra is a Finnish politician serving as the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of Finland since 2023. A member of the Parliament of Finland representing the Uusimaa constituency, she has led the Finns Party since 2021. Purra is known for her advocacy of economic austerity and her firm stance against immigration from developing countries. Before entering politics, she worked as a teacher and researcher, holding a master's degree in political science.
Details
- Born
- 1977-06-13 · 49 years old
- Birth place
- Tampere, Finland
- Education
- University of Turku
- Career
- Teacher, researcher, political planner
