News: Finnish ex-minister Karpela to leave Parliament

Finnish ex-minister Karpela to leave Parliament Local Finland News In English Tanja Karpela, a Finnish Centre party MP and a former culture minister, announced Tuesday she would not stand for re-election in next year's general election. Ms Karpela said she had decided after lengthy consideration to pursue new challenges. Ms Karpela, winner of the 1991 Miss Finland contest, is a third-term MP. She served as culture minister between 2003 and 2007. Source: Helsinki Times [See Similar Topics]