Veronica Thörnroos
Finnish politician (born 1962)
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Veronica Thörnroos | |
|---|---|
 Veronica Thörnroos in 2022 | |
| Premier of Åland | |
| In office 25 November 2019 – 11 December 2023 | |
| Governor | Peter Lindbäck |
| Preceded by | Katrin Sjögren |
| Succeeded by | Katrin Sjögren |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1962-07-16) 16 July 1962 (age 62) Lappo, Brändö, Åland, Finland |
| Political party | Pro Åland (2024–) |
| Other political affiliations | Åland Centre (–2024) |
| Spouse | Jan-Tore Thörnroos |
| Children | 3[1] |
| Residence | Mariehamn, Åland Islands |
Veronica Thörnroos (born 16 July 1962) is a Finnish politician from Åland. She served as the Premier of Åland, a position she has held from 25 November 2019 to 11 December 2023. Prior to entering politics, Thörnroos worked as a nurse.[2]
Political career
Thörnroos' political career began in 1989 when she was elected to the Brändö municipal council. She became a representative of the Provincial Assembly in 2003. In 2009, she also served as Minister of Transport and Minister for Nordic Cooperation until 2011. After that, she served as Minister of Infrastructure, who was responsible for e.g. provincial energy, media and IT affairs.[2] On 25 November 2019, she was appointed as Premier of Åland, having led the Åland Centre in the 2019 Ålandic legislative election.[3]
In February 2024 Thörnroos resigned from her position as the speaker of the parliament. This was due to a scandal involving a hybrid ferry order that the local government had first ordered, then recalled the order, and finally ordered to pay compensation by the court. Thörnroos had not been entirely honest with her statements regarding the matter.[4] She resigned as the speaker and as the chair of the Åland Centre.[5][6]
In April 2024 Thörnroos announced that she is starting a new party called Pro Åland, which aims to take part in the upcoming elections.[7]
Personal life
Thörnroos is married to sea captain Jan-Tore Thörnroos, who is known for having been the captain of MS Mariella during the sinking of the MS Estonia in 1994 – his ship was the first to arrive on site. The couple have three daughters.[1][8]
Political posts
- Premier of Åland, Government of Åland 2019–present
- Member of Parliament of Åland 2003–2009 and 2015–2019
- Minister for Infrastructure, Government of Åland 2009–2015
- Chairwoman, Åland Centre Party 2007–2010 and 2017–2024
Honors
Order of the Polar Star (Sweden, 2022)[9]
See also
References
- ^ a b "CV Veronica Thörnroos | Ålands landskapsregering". www.regeringen.ax. Retrieved 2019-12-27.
- ^ a b "Curriculum vitae: Veronica Thörnroos" (PDF) (in Swedish). regeringen.ax. 2019. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
- ^ "Styrelsen" (in Swedish). Centern på Åland. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
- ^ "Hovrätten går på tingsrättens linje – Ålands landskapsregering döms till miljonskadestånd för elhybriden". Åbo Underrättelser (in Swedish). 2024-01-24. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
- ^ "Ålands radio: Veronica Thörnroos avgår som Åländsk Center-ordförande". Svenska YLE (in Swedish). Retrieved 2024-08-03.
- ^ "Nu kom beskedet: Veronica Thörnroos avgår som talman för åländska lagtinget". Åbo Underrättelser (in Swedish). 2024-02-14. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
- ^ "Veronica Thörnroos nya parti heter Pro Åland". Ålands Radio & Tv Ab (in Swedish). 2024-04-25. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
- ^ Alberius-Forsman, Kiki (24 February 2010). "Färjans kapten vinkar från bryggor" (in Swedish). www.nyan.ax. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
- ^ Fellman, Fredrika. "Kungen belönade lantråd med medaljer". Nya Åland (in Swedish). Retrieved 2024-08-03.
External links
- Ålands lagting
- Åländsk Center
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