Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Jyrki Katainen Biography and Timeline

Follow Jyrki Katainen through 4 dated historical records for Finland.

Jyrki Katainen, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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2011–2014Years on this page

2011

Prime Minister

Prime Minister of Finland · Helsinki · Government / Government of Finland

Takes office as Prime Minister of Finland and forms a government in Helsinki.

Role range: 2011-2014

Six Party Cabinet Formation

Prime Minister of Finland · Helsinki · Government / Government of Finland

Jyrki Katainen assembled a broad multiparty coalition after Finland's parliamentary election. Negotiations reflected disagreements over public finances and European rescue policies.

2012

Eurozone Bailout Negotiations

Prime Minister of Finland · Helsinki · Government / Government of Finland

Katainen's administration participated in negotiations over eurozone financial support mechanisms. Finnish commitments and collateral demands were prominent domestic political issues.

2014

Government Ends

Prime Minister of Finland · Helsinki · Government / Government of Finland

His government ends in Helsinki, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Finland.

Role range: 2011-2014

Records, sources and methodology

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