Arto Satonen Explained

Arto Olavi Satonen (born 20 October 1966) is a Finnish politician and a member of the Finnish Parliament, representing the National Coalition Party. He was first elected to the Parliament in the 2003 parliamentary election.^[1] Satonen served as the vice-chairman of the parliamentary group of the National Coalition Party 2012–2014 and chairman 2014–2016.^[2] In June 2016 Satonen was chosen as the second deputy speaker for the Parliament and served in the position until the reshuffle of the seats in February 2018.^{[3] [4]}

Satonen was born in Vammala. Before his career in politics, he worked as a teacher in various universities of applied sciences.^[5] He also ran a grill kiosk in Vammala for five years.^[6]

In June 2023, he was appointed Minister of Employment in the Orpo Cabinet.^[7]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Candidates elected: Electoral district of Pirkanmaa. Ministry of Justice. 21 June 2016.
2. Web site: MPs: Arto Satonen . Eduskunta . 23 June 2016.
3. Web site: Arto Satosesta tulossa eduskunnan varapuhemies . Iltalehti . 23 June 2016 . 23 June 2016.
4. Web site: Eduskunta valitsi uudeksi puhemieheksi sote-konkari Paula Risikon – myös protestiääniä jätettiin . Yle . 5 February 2018 . 5 February 2018.
5. Web site: Kuka on Arto Satonen . satonen.fi . 23 June 2016.
6. Web site: Tuoreen kokoomuspomon karu koettelemus: "Sairaus iski niin voimakkaasti" . Iltalehti . 23 June 2016.
7. Web site: Prime Minister Orpo's Government appointed . 2023-06-20 . Valtioneuvosto.