Aura Salla
Aura Salla | |
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_(cropped).jpg) Salla in 2018 | |
| Member of the Finnish Parliament | |
| Assumed office 5 April 2023[1] | |
| Constituency | Helsinki |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 June 1984 Sergeant |
Aura Salla (born 13 June 1984)
Early life
Salla obtained a master's degree in political science from the
Before her studies, Salla completed her voluntary national military service in the Finnish Air Force, discharged at the rank of sergeant.[2]
Career
Salla ran unsuccessfully in the 2014 and 2019 European Parliament election, instead ending up as an advisor, first in Commissioner Jyrki Katainen's cabinet (2014–2016), followed by a similar role in the strategy unit of Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker (2016–2020).[2]
From there she moved into business, taking up the post of Public Policy Director and Head of EU Affairs at Meta in 2020, where she was described by Politico as "Zuckerberg’s woman in Brussels".[4] She remained in that role for three years leading up to her election to the Finnish Parliament in April 2023, representing the Helsinki constituency for the National Coalition Party.[1]
In addition to her regular role as a Member of Parliament, Salla is a member of the Finnish delegations to the Nordic Council and the Council of Europe.[1]
Personal life
Salla is married to diplomat Turo Mattila, whom she met in professionally in Brussels; the couple have two children.[2][5] Her hobbies include pilates, gym, and pesäpallo.[2]
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Aura Salla". Eduskunta.fi (in Finnish). Parliament of Finland. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f Mansikkamäki, Eija (22 March 2021). "Aura Salla ei päässyt mepiksi, mutta nousi kokoomuksen johtoon ja johtaa nyt somejätti Facebookia: "Olen unelmahommissa"". Maaseudun Tulevaisuus (in Finnish). Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ "Doctoral theses: The Euro Crisis 2010–2014: The Changing Role of the European Commission". University of Turku. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ "Tech28: Rulemaker no.8, Aura Salla". Politico. 2021. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ Tähtivaara, Sarianne (5 December 2023). "Kansanedustaja Aura Salla astelee Linnan juhliin vanhasta verhokankaasta tehdyssä puvussa – hintaa tuhansia euroja". Ilta-Sanomat (in Finnish). Retrieved 5 March 2024.
