Raimo Piirainen | |
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Member of the Finnish Parliament for Oulu | |
Assumed office 17 April 2019 | |
In office 20 July 2009 –21 April 2015 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Kajaani,Kainuu,Finland | December 22,1952
Political party | Social Democratic Party of Finland |
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