Jari Antero Koskinen (born 11 June 1960) is a

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politician who was Minister for Agriculture and Forestry of Finland from 2011 to 2014, as well as a former representative of the

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in the

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. He also served as Minister for Agriculture and Forestry in Paavo Lipponen's second Cabinet from 2002 to 2003. In 2015 Koskinen was nominated as the CEO of the Association of Finnish Local and Regional Authorities. He remained in the position until resigning himself in August 2018.

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1960 births Living people People from Hämeenlinna National Coalition Party politicians Ministers of agriculture of Finland Members of the Parliament of Finland (1995–1999) Members of the Parliament of Finland (1999–2003) Members of the Parliament of Finland (2003–2007) Members of the Parliament of Finland (2007–2011) Finnish foresters {{forester-stub