Petri Honkonen

Minister of Science and Culture

Centre Party of Finland

Minister of Science and Culture

Minister of Science and Culture Petri Honkonen

Secretary to the Minister Johanna Klemettinen-Kataja
Tel +358 295 330 156

Advisers

Special Adviser Ms Klaara Tapper (science and higher education, communication and media relations)
Tel +358 50 566 7106

secretary: Executive Assistant Ms Riikka Hauhtonen, Tel +358 295 330 056  

Special Adviser Mr Antti Varis (culture, youth, student financial aid, sports and physical activity)
Tel. +358 295 330 195

secretary: Executive Assistant Ms Riikka Hauhtonen, Tel +358 295 330 056

Further information

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Personal details

Minister of Science and Culture from 29 April 2022
Master of Arts (Education), Subject Teacher,  Member of Parliament
Centre Party
Date and place of birth: 29 July 1987, Pylkönmäki
Place of residence: Saarijärvi

Political career

Minister of Science and Culture from 29 April 2022

Deputy Party Leader, Member of Parliament

Member of Parliament from 2015
Work in Parliament

Local council
Saarijärvi Local Council 2013 to present

Regional assembly and board 
Regional Council of Central Finland, Assembly, Member 2022 to present

Other work experience and societal responsibilities

Previous positions of trust: 
Miessakit Association, Chair of the Board
OP Bank of Central Finland, Supervisory Board Member
4H Federation, Council Member
Kaks Foundation for Municipal Development, Board of Directors, Deputy Member
Centre Student Unions, Chair 2012 

Other details

Language skills: Finnish, Swedish, English