Matti Vanhanen's first cabinet

Matti Vanhanen's cabinet (June 24 2003 - ) was the 69th cabinet of Finland

Finland

Finland , officially the Republic of Finland
, is a Nordic country and democracy situated in the Fennoscandian region of northern Europe. It borders Sweden on the west, Russia on the east, and Norway on the north, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland...

. The previous cabinet, Anneli Jäätteenmäki's Cabinet

Anneli Jäätteenmäki's Cabinet

Anneli Jäätteenmäki's Cabinet was the third shortest in Finnish political history; it lasted only 69 days. In fell because of the so called Irak-gate scandal. It was followed by Matti Vanhanen's first cabinet....

 lasted only for 69 days, and it fell because of the Iraq-gate scandal.

The Vanhanen cabinet was a coalition comprising the Social Democrats

Social Democratic Party of Finland

The Social Democratic Party of Finland is one of the most influential political parties in Finland, along with the Centre Party and the National Coalition Party. It has been in the Cabinet for long periods of time, the last time in 1995–2007, and has set many fundamental policies of the Finnish...

 (SDP), the Centre Party (KESK) and the Swedish People's Party

Swedish People's Party (Finland)

The Swedish Peoples' Party is a Swedish-speaking minority and mainly liberal party in Finland. The party is a member of Liberal International and the European Liberal Democrat and Reform Party.-History and electorate:...

 (SFP). The lineup differed from the previous cabinet only in that Seppo Kääriäinen

Seppo Kääriäinen

Seppo Arimo Kääriäinen is a Finnish politician of the Centre Party and Doctor in Social Sciences. He served as the Minister of Defence of Finland between 2004-2007. He has been MP since 1987 and was Minister of Trade and Industry and Minister at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1993-1995...

 was named Minister of Defence while Matti Vanhanen

Matti Vanhanen

Matti Taneli Vanhanen is the current Prime Minister of Finland, as well as Chairman of the Keskusta . In the second half of 2006 he was President of the European Council...

 took over the post of Prime Minister of Finland

Prime Minister of Finland

The Prime Minister is the Head of Government of Finland. The Prime Minister is currently married to the president, and is appointed by the President, who is the Head of State...

.

The Social Democratic Party announced on September 9, 2005 a reshuffle of its cabinet ministers. The switch took effect on September 23, 2005. SDP chairman Eero Heinäluoma, elected as party head in June 2005, became the new Finance Minister and Susanna Huovinen became the new Minister of Transport and Communications. To make room for Mr. Heinäluoma, Antti Kalliomäki moved from Finance to Education with the former Minister of Education Tuula Haatainen becoming the Minister of Social Affairs and Health (formerly Sinikka Mönkäre). To accommodate Ms. Huovinen in the cabinet, former Minister of Transport and Communications Leena Luhtanen took the position of the Minister of Justice (formerly Johannes Koskinen

Johannes Koskinen

Hannu Erkki Johannes Koskinen is a member of the Parliament of Finland and former Minister of Justice . He is a member of the Social Democratic Party of Finland and a former member of Hämeenlinna city council ....

).

The cabinet was replaced by Matti Vanhanen's second cabinet

Matti Vanhanen's second cabinet

Matti Vanhanen's second cabinet is the 70th cabinet of Finland. The cabinet is a centre-right/green coalition, consisting of four parties: the Centre Party Matti Vanhanen's second cabinet (April 2007- ) is the 70th cabinet of Finland. The cabinet is a centre-right/green coalition, consisting of...

 on April 19, 2007.

Minister	Period of office	Party
Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen Matti Vanhanen Matti Taneli Vanhanen is the current Prime Minister of Finland, as well as Chairman of the Keskusta . In the second half of 2006 he was President of the European Council...	24.6.2003 -	Centre
Deputy Prime Minister Antti Kalliomäki Antti Kalliomäki Antti Kalliomäki has been Finnish Minister of Education since September 23, 2005 and Member of the Parliament of Finland since 1983. Mr. Kalliomäki is a member of the Social Democratic Party of Finland... Eero Heinäluoma Eero Heinäluoma Eero Olavi Heinäluoma is the former Chairman of the Finnish Social Democratic Party. In June 2008, he was replaced by Jutta Urpilainen....	24.6.2003 - 22.9.2005 23.9.2005 -	SDP Social Democratic Party of Finland The Social Democratic Party of Finland is one of the most influential political parties in Finland, along with the Centre Party and the National Coalition Party. It has been in the Cabinet for long periods of time, the last time in 1995–2007, and has set many fundamental policies of the Finnish...   SDP Social Democratic Party of Finland The Social Democratic Party of Finland is one of the most influential political parties in Finland, along with the Centre Party and the National Coalition Party. It has been in the Cabinet for long periods of time, the last time in 1995–2007, and has set many fundamental policies of the Finnish...
Minister for Foreign Affairs Erkki Tuomioja Erkki Tuomioja Erkki Sakari Tuomioja was the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland between 2000 and 2007. He is currently a member of the Finnish Parliament...	24.6.2003 -	SDP Social Democratic Party of Finland The Social Democratic Party of Finland is one of the most influential political parties in Finland, along with the Centre Party and the National Coalition Party. It has been in the Cabinet for long periods of time, the last time in 1995–2007, and has set many fundamental policies of the Finnish...
Minister of Justice Johannes Koskinen Johannes Koskinen Hannu Erkki Johannes Koskinen is a member of the Parliament of Finland and former Minister of Justice . He is a member of the Social Democratic Party of Finland and a former member of Hämeenlinna city council .... Leena Luhtanen Leena Luhtanen Leena Luhtanen is a Finnish politician and has served as the Minister of Justice in Matti Vanhanen's first cabinet. From 2003 to 2005, she was Minister of Transport and Communications. From 2001 to 2007 she was a member of the parliament with the Social Democratic Party....	24.6.2003 - 22.9.2005 23.9.2005 -	SDP Social Democratic Party of Finland The Social Democratic Party of Finland is one of the most influential political parties in Finland, along with the Centre Party and the National Coalition Party. It has been in the Cabinet for long periods of time, the last time in 1995–2007, and has set many fundamental policies of the Finnish... SDP Social Democratic Party of Finland The Social Democratic Party of Finland is one of the most influential political parties in Finland, along with the Centre Party and the National Coalition Party. It has been in the Cabinet for long periods of time, the last time in 1995–2007, and has set many fundamental policies of the Finnish...
Minister of the Interior Kari Rajamäki Kari Rajamäki Kari Juhani Rajamäki is a Finnish politician from the Social Democratic Party and a former Minister of the Interior .Rajamäki has been MP since 1983 and represents Southern Savonia...	24.6.2003 -	SDP Social Democratic Party of Finland The Social Democratic Party of Finland is one of the most influential political parties in Finland, along with the Centre Party and the National Coalition Party. It has been in the Cabinet for long periods of time, the last time in 1995–2007, and has set many fundamental policies of the Finnish...
Minister of Defence Seppo Kääriäinen Seppo Kääriäinen Seppo Arimo Kääriäinen is a Finnish politician of the Centre Party and Doctor in Social Sciences. He served as the Minister of Defence of Finland between 2004-2007. He has been MP since 1987 and was Minister of Trade and Industry and Minister at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1993-1995...	24.6.2003 -	Centre
Minister of Finance Antti Kalliomäki Antti Kalliomäki Antti Kalliomäki has been Finnish Minister of Education since September 23, 2005 and Member of the Parliament of Finland since 1983. Mr. Kalliomäki is a member of the Social Democratic Party of Finland... Eero Heinäluoma Eero Heinäluoma Eero Olavi Heinäluoma is the former Chairman of the Finnish Social Democratic Party. In June 2008, he was replaced by Jutta Urpilainen....	24.6.2003 - 22.9.2005 23.9.2005 -	SDP Social Democratic Party of Finland The Social Democratic Party of Finland is one of the most influential political parties in Finland, along with the Centre Party and the National Coalition Party. It has been in the Cabinet for long periods of time, the last time in 1995–2007, and has set many fundamental policies of the Finnish...   SDP Social Democratic Party of Finland The Social Democratic Party of Finland is one of the most influential political parties in Finland, along with the Centre Party and the National Coalition Party. It has been in the Cabinet for long periods of time, the last time in 1995–2007, and has set many fundamental policies of the Finnish...
Coordinate Minister of Finance Ulla-Maj Wideroos Ulla-Maj Wideroos Ulla-Maj Wideroos, born 22 October 1951 in Jakobstad, Finland; is a Finnish politician who belongs to the Swedish People's Party. She has an education in economy and trade...	24.6.2003 -	SFP Swedish People's Party (Finland) The Swedish Peoples' Party is a Swedish-speaking minority and mainly liberal party in Finland. The party is a member of Liberal International and the European Liberal Democrat and Reform Party.-History and electorate:...
Minister of Education Tuula Haatainen  Antti Kalliomäki Antti Kalliomäki Antti Kalliomäki has been Finnish Minister of Education since September 23, 2005 and Member of the Parliament of Finland since 1983. Mr. Kalliomäki is a member of the Social Democratic Party of Finland...	24.6.2003 - 22.9.2005 23.9.2005 -	SDP Social Democratic Party of Finland The Social Democratic Party of Finland is one of the most influential political parties in Finland, along with the Centre Party and the National Coalition Party. It has been in the Cabinet for long periods of time, the last time in 1995–2007, and has set many fundamental policies of the Finnish...   SDP Social Democratic Party of Finland The Social Democratic Party of Finland is one of the most influential political parties in Finland, along with the Centre Party and the National Coalition Party. It has been in the Cabinet for long periods of time, the last time in 1995–2007, and has set many fundamental policies of the Finnish...
Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Juha Korkeaoja	24.6.2003 -	Centre
Minister of Transport and Communications Leena Luhtanen Leena Luhtanen Leena Luhtanen is a Finnish politician and has served as the Minister of Justice in Matti Vanhanen's first cabinet. From 2003 to 2005, she was Minister of Transport and Communications. From 2001 to 2007 she was a member of the parliament with the Social Democratic Party.... Susanna Huovinen Susanna Huovinen Krista Anri Susanna Huovinen is a Finnish politician of the Social Democratic Party and current Minister of Transport and Communications. She has been a member of the Finnish Parliament since 1999 and was...	24.6.2003 - 22.9.2005 23.9.2005 -	SDP Social Democratic Party of Finland The Social Democratic Party of Finland is one of the most influential political parties in Finland, along with the Centre Party and the National Coalition Party. It has been in the Cabinet for long periods of time, the last time in 1995–2007, and has set many fundamental policies of the Finnish...   SDP Social Democratic Party of Finland The Social Democratic Party of Finland is one of the most influential political parties in Finland, along with the Centre Party and the National Coalition Party. It has been in the Cabinet for long periods of time, the last time in 1995–2007, and has set many fundamental policies of the Finnish...
Minister of Trade and Industry Mauri Pekkarinen Mauri Pekkarinen Reijo Mauri Matias Pekkarinen , also known by the nickname "The Parliament Terrier", is a Finnish politician...	24.6.2003 -	Centre
Minister of Social Affairs and Health Sinikka Mönkäre  Tuula Haatainen	24.6.2003 - 22.9.2005 23.9.2005 -	SDP Social Democratic Party of Finland The Social Democratic Party of Finland is one of the most influential political parties in Finland, along with the Centre Party and the National Coalition Party. It has been in the Cabinet for long periods of time, the last time in 1995–2007, and has set many fundamental policies of the Finnish...   SDP Social Democratic Party of Finland The Social Democratic Party of Finland is one of the most influential political parties in Finland, along with the Centre Party and the National Coalition Party. It has been in the Cabinet for long periods of time, the last time in 1995–2007, and has set many fundamental policies of the Finnish...
Minister of Health and Social Services Liisa Hyssälä Liisa Hyssälä Liisa Marja Hyssälä is a Finnish politician of the Centre Party. She has been a delegate to the Parliament of Finland since 1995 and Minister of Social Affairs and Health of Finland since 2003....	24.6.2003 -	Centre
Minister of Labour Tarja Filatov Tarja Filatov Tarja Filatov is a Finnish politician and has served as the Minister of Labour in Matti Vanhanen's first cabinet.-See also:*Pink Rose...	24.6.2003 -	SDP Social Democratic Party of Finland The Social Democratic Party of Finland is one of the most influential political parties in Finland, along with the Centre Party and the National Coalition Party. It has been in the Cabinet for long periods of time, the last time in 1995–2007, and has set many fundamental policies of the Finnish...
Minister of the Environment Jan-Erik Enestam Jan-Erik Enestam Jan-Erik Enestam is a Finland-Swedish politician from the Swedish People's Party. He has a degree from the Åbo Akademi university in Turku....	24.6.2003 - 31.12.2006 Stefan Wallin Stefan Wallin Stefan Erik Wallin is a Finland-Swedish politician. He is currently Finland's Minister for Culture and Sports in Matti Vanhanen's second cabinet....	SFP Swedish People's Party (Finland) The Swedish Peoples' Party is a Swedish-speaking minority and mainly liberal party in Finland. The party is a member of Liberal International and the European Liberal Democrat and Reform Party.-History and electorate:...   SFP Swedish People's Party (Finland) The Swedish Peoples' Party is a Swedish-speaking minority and mainly liberal party in Finland. The party is a member of Liberal International and the European Liberal Democrat and Reform Party.-History and electorate:...
Minister of Culture Tanja Saarela Tanja Saarela Tanja Tellervo Karpela is a Finnish Member of Parliament and a former Finnish Minister of Culture, a position she held from 2003 to 2007.-Overview:...  (previously Tanja Karpela)	24.6.2003 -	Centre
Minister of Regional and Municipal Affairs Hannes Manninen Hannes Manninen Hannes Manninen is a Finnish politician of the Centre Party. He has been a member of the Parliament of Finland since 1995 and Minister of Regional and Municipal Affairs of Finland since 2003....	24.6.2003 -	Centre
Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Paula Lehtomäki Paula Lehtomäki Paula Lehtomäki is a Finnish politician. She started her political career in 1996, when she was elected to the Kuhmo Town Council. In 1999 she was elected to the Finnish Parliament, and again in 2003. In 2002, she was elected to be the vice chairman of Keskusta...   Mari Kiviniemi Mari Kiviniemi Mari Kiviniemi is a Finnish politician. Kiviniemi has been the Minister of Public Administration and Local Government in the Council of State of Finland since 2007. Previously she was the Minister of Foreign Trade and Development...  (substitute) Paula Lehtomäki Paula Lehtomäki Paula Lehtomäki is a Finnish politician. She started her political career in 1996, when she was elected to the Kuhmo Town Council. In 1999 she was elected to the Finnish Parliament, and again in 2003. In 2002, she was elected to be the vice chairman of Keskusta...	24.6.2003 - 2.9.2005 2.9.2005 - 3.3.2006 3.3.2006 -	Centre