Lenita Troivakka - Reinventing Europe – The Case for Structural Economic Reform -12 Feb 2015
Channel: IIEA
Date: 2015-02-12

About the Speech:

With a protracted period of slow growth and rising unemployment in the EU, there is increasing disillusionment with democratic institutions. EU countries collectively and individually face a stark choice: reform or decline. In her address to the IIEA, Finland’s Minister for European Affairs and Foreign Trade argued that to sustain the current level of prosperity and public services with solutions of the past is not an option. In this context, she will discuss the shared commitment of Ireland and Finland to promoting structural reform.  

Please note the later than usual time of this event.

About the Speaker:

Lenita Toivakka was appointed Finland's Minister for European Affairs and Foreign Trade in July 2014. She has been Member of Parliament since 2007, most recently holding the position of Vice Chair of the National Coalition Party Group. Minister Toivakka holds a Master's Degree in Economics and Business Administration from the Helsinki School of Business. Prior to entering politics, Ms. Toivakka ran a successful retail business.