Ms Merja Kyllönen, MP, has been appointed Finland's new Minister of Transport. The President of the Republic announced the appointment on Wednesday 22 June. Ms Kyllönen (34) is a member of the Left Alliance and a second-term Member of Parliament, elected from the Oulu constituency. She is also vice-chair of the Left Alliance Parliamentary Group. In addition to her role as an MP, Ms Kyllönen is a member of Suomussalmi Municipal Council and the Regional Council of Kainuu. At Parliament Ms Kyllönen is a member of the Finance Committee and the Agriculture and Forestry Committee. Ms Kyllönen holds a degree in Biomedical Laboratory Science. She is married, and her hobbies include writing poems and engaging in various kinds of outdoor activities.
