Mika Aaltola | |
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Member of the European Parliament for Finland | |
Assumed office 16 July 2024 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Mika Petteri Aaltola 2 May 1969 Jämsänkoski, Finland |
Political party | National Coalition Party (2024–present) |
Other political affiliations | Independent (until 2024) |
Spouse |
Kirsi Aaltola (m. 2019) |
Children | 1 |
Relatives | Elisa Aaltola (sister) |
Alma mater | Columbia University Tampere University |
Occupation | Political scientist • Politician |
Mika Petteri Aaltola (born 2 May 1969)[1][2] is a Finnish political scientist and director of the Finnish Institute of International Affairs. He has gained media attention during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which he follows and regularly comments on.[3] Aaltola holds a doctorate in social sciences. He works as docent at Tampere University, and was a part-time professor at Tallinn University.[4] He ran as an independent candidate for President of Finland in the 2024 presidential election.
He was elected as a member of the European Parliament in the 2024 European Parliament election. He represents the National Coalition Party, which is part of the European People's Party (EPP).
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