About
Anneli Tuulikki Jäätteenmäki is a Finnish politician. She made history as the first female Prime Minister of Finland, serving in that role from April to June 2003. After her brief term as Prime Minister, she served as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) from 2004 to 2019. Jäätteenmäki has been a prominent figure in Finnish and European politics.
Career Timeline
First Female Prime Minister
Jäätteenmäki becomes the first female Prime Minister of Finland, a historic moment.
Resigns Amid Controversy
Resigns from the position of prime minister after allegations of leaking confidential government documents.
Member of European Parliament
Elected as a Member of the European Parliament, continuing her political career.
Ends Term as MEP
Her term as MEP ends, marking a transition in her political career.
Legacy: Short-lived Premiership
Remembered for her brief but historic term as Prime Minister, despite the controversy surrounding her resignation.
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Last updated: February 25, 2026