Hannu Takkula

Hannu Takkula (born 20 November 1963, Ristijärvi) is an MEP (2004- ) from the Finnish Centre Party, and a member of the Steering Committee of European Friends of Israel (EFI).European Parliament, MEP Directory: Hannu Takkula, accessed 05 December 2010.EFI, Steering Committee EP, updated 23 September 2007, Web Archive, accessed 05 December 2010.
==Israel Advocacy==
In collaboration with B'nai Brith International, the European Jewish Association, the European Jewish Community Center and the Israel Allies Foundation (of which he is the EU caucus chair) Takklula organises annual celebrations in the European Parliament for Jerusalem Day. The event celebrates the 'reunification' of Jerusalem during the Six Day War of 1967.European Jewish Association Website European Parliament marked Jerusalem day. Accessed 4 May 2015. 
In October 2012 Takkula visited Jerusalem as part of the Israel Allies Foundation's annual Chairman's Conference:
:With representatives from Europe, Africa, South and North America, the Congressmen discussed the need for continued support for Israel's right to defend it's citizens against Iran - including a preemptive strike if needed - the importance of a united Jerusalem under Israeli sovereignty, and revising international aid to UNRWA. 
The event was held in collaboration with the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem and the World Jewish Congress.Israel Allies Foundation Website International Chairman’s Conference 2012. Accessed 4 May 2015. 
==Affiliations==
===Parliamentary Affiliations===
:Vice-Chair:
:	01.02.2007 / 13.07.2009 : Committee on Culture and Education
:Member:
:	20.07.2004 / 13.07.2009 : Group of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
:	21.07.2004 / 14.01.2007 : Committee on Culture and Education
:	15.09.2004 / 13.03.2007 : Delegation for relations with Australia and New Zealand
:	15.01.2007 / 30.01.2007 : Committee on Culture and Education
:	31.01.2007 / 31.01.2007 : Committee on Culture and Education
:	14.03.2007 / 13.07.2009 : Delegation for relations with Australia and New Zealand
:	14.07.2009 / ... : Group of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
:	16.07.2009 / ... : Committee on Culture and Education
:	16.09.2009 / ... : Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the Mediterranean
:	16.09.2009 / ... : Delegation for relations with Israel
:Substitute:
:	22.07.2004 / 29.07.2004 : Committee on Transport and Tourism
:	30.07.2004 / 02.09.2004 : Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
:	03.09.2004 / 14.01.2007 : Committee on Transport and Tourism
:	15.09.2004 / 13.03.2007 : Delegation for relations with Israel
:	15.09.2004 / 13.07.2009 : Delegation to the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly
:	15.01.2007 / 30.01.2007 : Committee on Transport and Tourism
:	31.01.2007 / 13.07.2009 : Subcommittee on Human Rights
:	31.01.2007 / 13.07.2009 : Committee on International Trade
:	14.03.2007 / 13.07.2009 : Delegation for relations with Israel
:	16.07.2009 / ... : Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
:	16.09.2009 / ... : Delegation for relations with Australia and New ZealandEuropean Parliament, MEP Directory: Hannu Takkula, accessed 05 December 2010.
===Other Affiliations===
*Israel Allies Foundation - European Union Caucus Chair
==Record and Controversies==
===Declaration of Financial Interest===
*Nothing to declare.European Parliament, Ilmoitus jäsenten taloudellisista eduista: Hannu Takkula, 17 February 2009, accessed 23 April 2009.
===Record of Parliamentary Votes===
==Personal Information==
===Curriculum Vitae===
*Master of Education (University of Lapland, 1993).
*Music studies and various posts in the music business (1983-1987). 
*Journalist with Rovaniemi local radio station (1990). 
*Chief editor of Rovaniemi local radio station (1991). 
*Teacher, Anetjärvi comprehensive school, Posio (1992-1995).
*Member of Parliament (Finnish Centre Party, Keskusta, 1995-2004). 
*Posts held in the Finnish Parliament: 
:*Education and Culture Committee, member (1995-1999), deputy member (1999-2003); 
:*Environment Committee, member (1995-2003); 
:*Foreign Affairs Committee, member (1999-2004); 
:*Defence Committee, deputy member (2003-2004); 
:*Grand Committee, member (2003-2004), vice-chair (2003-2004); 
:*Electors, member (1995-1999); 
:*Finnish delegation to the Nordic Council, member (2000-2003); 
:*Parliamentary Trustees of the Social Insurance Institution of Finland, member (1997-2003); 
:*Board of the Library of Parliament, member (1995-1999); 
:*Finnish delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, member (2003-2004); 
:*Finnish delegation to the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, member (2003-2004); 
:*Parliamentary State Auditors, member (2004-2004); 
:*Finland-Israel Parliamentary Group (chairperson).
*European Parliament Committee on Culture and Education, coordinator (2004- ).
===Publications===
*LP "Karavaani" 1985
*Book "Mistä löytyisi rohkeus?"
===Contact===
:Address:
:Parlement européen
:Bât. Altiero Spinelli
:09G246
:60, rue Wiertz / Wiertzstraat 60
:B-1047 Bruxelles/Brussel
:Phone:
:+32 (0)2 28 45851
:Fax: 
:+32 (0)2 28 49851
:Email:
:hannu.takkula AT europarl.europa.eu
:Website: 
:http://www.hannutakkula.fi
==Resources==
*EFI, Steering Committee EP, updated 23 September 2007, Web Archive, accessed 05 December 2010.
*European Parliament, Ilmoitus jäsenten taloudellisista eduista: Hannu Takkula, 17 February 2009, accessed 23 April 2009.
*European Parliament, MEP Directory: Hannu Takkula, accessed 23 April 2009.
*European Parliament, MEP Directory: Hannu Takkula, accessed 05 December 2010.
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Category: Israel Lobby