European Commission appoints Elina Laurinen as Head of Representation in Helsinki
Key points
Elina Laurinen takes office as Head of Representation in Helsinki
She will act as the official representative of the Commission in Finland under President Ursula von der Leyen
TL;DR
Elina Laurinen takes office as Head of the European Commission Representation in Helsinki, acting as the Commission's official representative in Finland with almost 30 years' Commission experience including participation in trade negotiations.
Original text
European Commission - Press release Commission appoints Elina Laurinen as Head of Representation in Helsinki Brussels, 16 February 2026 Today, Elina Laurinen takes office as the new Head of the European Commission Representation in Helsinki, Finland. In this function, she will act as the official representative of the European Commission in Finland under the political authority of President Ursula von der Leyen . Wit...