About
Matti Taneli Vanhanen is a Finnish politician. He served as Prime Minister of Finland from 2003 to 2010 and later as the Speaker of Parliament from 2022 to 2023. Vanhanen was also Chairman of the Centre Party from 2006 until 2010 and the party's presidential candidate in 2006 and 2018. He also served in multiple ministerial positions throughout his 27 years as a member of the Finnish Parliament.
Career Timeline
Elected to Finnish Parliament
Begins his political career as a Member of Parliament.
Appointed Prime Minister
Becomes the Prime Minister of Finland, reaching a career high.
Presidential Election Loss
Runs for President but loses the election, remaining as Prime Minister.
Resigns as Prime Minister
Steps down from his role as Prime Minister due to health reasons.
Second Presidential Campaign
Runs for President again but does not win the election.
Speaker of Parliament
Elected as the Speaker of Parliament, re-entering a major role in the government.
Finnish Political Figure
Continues to be a prominent figure in Finnish politics, remembered for his long career and leadership.
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Last updated: February 25, 2026