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1987 in Finland

Explore 5 historical events and records for Finland in 1987.

Historical records for Finland in 1987

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April

Government Ends

Sorsa, Kalevi ยท Helsinki ยท Prime Minister of Finland ยท Government / Government of Finland

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

Prime Minister

Holkeri, Harri ยท Helsinki ยท Prime Minister of Finland ยท Government / Government of Finland

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

Other events (month unknown)

Deputy Prime Minister

Sorsa, Kalevi ยท Helsinki ยท Deputy Prime Minister ยท Government / Government of Finland

Appointed Deputy Prime Minister of Finland

Foreign Secretary of Finland

Sorsa, Kalevi ยท Foreign Secretary of Finland ยท Government / Government of Finland

Appointed Foreign Minister, 2nd term

Rainbow Coalition Takes Office

Holkeri, Harri ยท Helsinki ยท Prime Minister of Finland ยท Government / Government of Finland

Harri Holkeri formed a coalition government including the National Coalition Party and Social Democrats. His administration crossed traditional party divisions in Finnish cabinet politics.

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