Veronica Rehn-Kivi

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Veronica Rehn-Kivi
Member of the Finnish Parliament
for Uusimaa
In office
9 August 2016 4 April 2023
Personal details
Born (1956-02-10) 10 February 1956 (age 67)
Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
Political party Swedish People's Party
SpouseTimo Kivi
Children3
Parent(s) Elisabeth Carlberg
Ove Rehn
OccupationPolitician

Veronica Rehn-Kivi (born 10 February 1956) is a Finnish politician, representing the Swedish People's Party. She was born in Helsinki, and became a member of the Parliament of Finland in August 2016, after Carl Haglund left his seat. [1] Rehn-Kivi has been a member of the City Council of Kauniainen since 1997 and chairman of the City Council since 2015. [2]

Rehn-Kivi is daughter of former Minister of Defence Elisabeth Rehn and her husband, Ove Rehn. She is married with Timo Kivi and has three children. [3]

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References

  1. "Veronica Rehn-Kivi aloittaa kansanedustajana". Eduskunta. 9 August 2016. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
  2. "Kansanedustajat: Veronica Rehn-Kivi". Eduskunta. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
  3. "Elisabeth Rehnin tytär Veronica Rehn-Kivi nousemassa eduskuntaan Haglundin tilalle". Ilta-Sanomat. 21 June 2016. Retrieved 21 August 2016.