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Laura HuhtasaariFinnish statesman and politician
Date of Birth: 30.03.1979
Country:  Finland |
Content:
- Laura Huhtasaari: A Path to Finnish and European Politics
- Political Career in Finland
- Leadership in True Finns Party
- Member of the European Parliament (2019-Present)
- Political Views
Laura Huhtasaari: A Path to Finnish and European Politics
Early Life and EducationLaura Huhtasaari was born on March 30, 1979, in Mänttä, Finland, in the Pirkanmaa region. In 2004, she completed her Master's degree at the University of Jyväskylä.
Political Career in Finland
- City of Pori (2012-2017):Huhtasaari entered local politics in 2012 by being elected to the City Council of Pori with 1,064 votes. Her support grew in 2017, as she received 2,566 votes to re-enter the City Council.
- Eduskunta (2015-2019):On April 22, 2015, Huhtasaari was elected to the Finnish Parliament with 9,259 votes, representing the electoral district of Satakunta. She served on the Committee for Legal Affairs, Committee for Education and Culture, and the Finnish Delegation to the Nordic Council.
Leadership in True Finns Party
- First Vice President (2017):In June 2017, Huhtasaari was elected the First Vice President of the True Finns Party, demonstrating her growing influence within the organization.
- Presidential Candidacy (2018):Huhtasaari ran for President of Finland in the 2018 election, representing the True Finns Party. She placed third, receiving 6.9% of the vote.
Member of the European Parliament (2019-Present)
- Election (2019):Following the 2019 European Parliament election, Huhtasaari was elected as a Member of the European Parliament on July 2, 2019.
Political Views
Laura Huhtasaari holds strong political views, including:- EU Sovereignty:She believes the European Union will dissolve and that Finland should withdraw from the alliance.
- International Agreements:She opposes Finland's involvement in the Ottawa Treaty and Paris Agreement.
- NATO Membership:While not supporting membership, she advocates for cooperation with NATO.
- US Ties:She supports the policies of former US President Donald Trump.
- Creationism:Huhtasaari rejects the theory of evolution, believing it to be flawed.
- Immigration:She advocates for reducing the flow of refugees into Finland.
