About
Paavo Tapio Lipponen, born on April 23, 1941, is a Finnish politician and former reporter. He served as the prime minister of Finland from 1995 to 2003, and chairman of the Social Democratic Party of Finland from 1993 to 2005. He was also the speaker of the Parliament of Finland from 2003 to 2007. He ran for president in 2012, but lost.
Career Timeline
Chairman SDP of Finland
Becomes Chairman of the Social Democratic Party.
Prime Minister of Finland
Appointed Prime Minister, strengthens economy.
Finland Joins Eurozone
Oversees Finland's entry into the Eurozone.
Speaker of Parliament
Becomes Speaker of the Parliament of Finland.
Presidential Election Loss
Unsuccessfully runs for president, ending political ambitions.
Political Commentator
Provides commentary on political events.
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Last updated: February 23, 2026