Minister of Family Affairs and Social Services (Finland)

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The Minister of Family Affairs and Social Services (Finnish : perhe- ja peruspalveluministeri, Swedish : familje- och omsorgsminister) is one of the Finnish Government's ministerial portfolios. [1] The ministerial position is located, along with the Minister of Social Affairs and Health, within the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health. [2]

The Orpo Cabinet's incumbent Minister of Family Affairs and Social Services is Sanni Grahn-Laasonen of the National Coalition Party.

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References

  1. "Minister of Family Affairs and Social Services". Valtioneuvosto. Retrieved 2018-03-24.
  2. "Minister of Social Affairs and Health - Minister of Family Affairs and Social Services". Sosiaali- ja terveysministeriö. Retrieved 2018-03-24.