Maria Guzenina

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)