Treaty of Accession
Lipponen represents Finland at the Athens settlement concluding accession negotiations with ten applicants.
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2003 in Finland
Explore 8 historical events and records for Finland in 2003.
Historical records for Finland in 2003
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April
Government Ends
His government ends in Helsinki, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Finland.
Prime Minister
Takes office as Prime Minister of Finland and forms a government in Helsinki.
June
Government Ends
The government led by Anneli Jäätteenmäki ends in Helsinki, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Finland.
Prime Minister
Takes office as Prime Minister of Finland and forms a government in Helsinki.
Other events (month unknown)
Coalition Leadership Succession
Matti Vanhanen succeeded Anneli Jäätteenmäki as prime minister and maintained a coalition involving the Centre Party and Social Democrats. His government prioritized stability after the political crisis.
First Female Prime Minister Takes Office
Anneli Jäätteenmäki became Finland's first woman prime minister after the parliamentary election. Her cabinet included a large share of female ministers.
Iraq Documents Controversy
Anneli Jäätteenmäki resigned after controversy over how confidential documents concerning Finnish discussions of Iraq had reached her. The affair ended her brief premiership.
How these records were prepared
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