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Timo Harakka

MINISTER OF TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS OF FINLAND Ministry of Transport and Communications of Finland

Timo Harakka is Finland’s Minister of Transport and Communications. He was previously the Minister of Employment. Timo has served as a member of Finland’s Parliament since 2015. He is well known in Finland as an active debater, social influencer and a cultural figure.

Prior to his political career, he worked for over 30 years as a journalist, writer, and TV producer. Timo has published several books and articles on European Union, economics, taxation and societal issues. He graduated from the Helsinki University of the Arts with a Master of Arts (MA) degree in 2005.

Interesting fact

Timo is an author of five books, of which the last two are concerned with international economy.