Rafael Paasio's second cabinet was the 55th government of Finland.[1] The administration ran from 23 February 1972 to 4 September 1972. It was a minority government formed by the Social Democratic Party.
Paasio's Second Cabinet | |
|---|---|
 55th Cabinet of Finland | |
 | |
| Date formed | 23 February 1972 |
| Date dissolved | 4 September 1972 |
| People and organisations | |
| Head of state | Urho Kekkonen |
| Head of government | Rafael Paasio |
| Member party | Social Democratic Party |
| History | |
| Predecessor | Aura II Cabinet |
| Successor | Sorsa I Cabinet |
Rafael Paasio resigned as Prime Minister on 4 September 1972 because the government was not able to start negotiations with the European Economic Community regarding a bilateral free trade area.
Ministers
| Portfolio | Minister | Took office | Left office | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Minister | 23 February 1972 | 4 September 1972 | SDP | ||
| Minister deputising for the Prime Minister | 23 February 1972 | 4 September 1972 | SDP | ||
| Minister at the Prime Minister's Office | 23 February 1972 | 4 September 1972 | SDP | ||
| Minister for Foreign Affairs | 23 February 1972 | 4 September 1972 | SDP | ||
| Minister at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs | 23 February 1972 | 4 September 1972 | SDP | ||
| Minister of Justice | 23 February 1972 | 4 September 1972 | SDP | ||
| Minister of the Interior | 23 February 1972 | 4 September 1972 | SDP | ||
| Minister of Defence | 23 February 1972 | 4 September 1972 | SDP | ||
| Minister of Finance | 23 February 1972 | 4 September 1972 | SDP | ||
| Minister at the Ministry of Finance | 23 February 1972 | 31 May 1972 | SDP | ||
| 31 May 1972 | 4 September 1972 | SDP | |||
| Minister of Education | 23 February 1972 | 31 December 1982 | SDP | ||
| Minister at the Ministry of Education | 23 February 1972 | 31 December 1982 | SDP | ||
| Minister of Agriculture and Forestry | Albert Happonen | 23 February 1972 | 4 September 1972 | SDP | |
| Minister of Transport | 23 February 1972 | 31 December 1982 | SDP | ||
| Minister of Trade and Industry | 23 February 1972 | 4 September 1972 | SDP | ||
| Minister at the Ministry of Trade and Industry | 23 February 1972 | 4 September 1972 | SDP | ||
| Minister of Social Affairs and Health | 23 February 1972 | 30 June 1972 | SDP | ||
| Minister at the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health | Ahti Fredriksson | 23 February 1972 | 4 September 1972 | SDP | |
| 25 February 1972 | 4 September 1972 | SDP | |||
| Minister of Labour | 23 February 1972 | 31 December 1972 | SDP | ||
References
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