Maria is an international and multilingual professional with exceptional negotiation skills and a proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders. Throughout her political career, she has prioritised the people and the environment in decision-making while recognising the critical role of well-functioning economy in supporting well-being.
In the European Parliament, her three priorities are climate action, bolstering the EU’s competitiveness, and enhancing security.
- Member of the European Parliament (S&D Group)
- Member of the Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO)
- Substitute Member of the Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM) and the Committee on Culture and Education (CULT)
- Member of the Delegation for Relations with the United States and the Delegation for Relations with Southeast Asian countries and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
- Former Member of the Parliament of Finland
- Former Second Vice-Chair of the Grand Committee
- Former Member of the Constitutional Law Committee
- Minister of Basic Services (2011–2013)
- Chair of Finland’s Delegation to the Council of Europe (2015–2019)