+358 9 771 2245, +358 50 599 7435
International Affairs Team
+32 474 54 08 51
Paula Kosunen
EU-specialist
+358 9 771 2276, +358 50 473 3981
Responsibilities
- EU lobbying work, especially cooperation with the European Parliament
- Development of the Association's EU communication
- International networks (Congress of Local and Regional Authorities, UCLG and CEMR)
Ilari Havukainen
Director, Brussels Office
+358 9 771 2408, +358 50 464 3408
Responsibilities
- EU lobbying
- advocacy in Brussels
Laura Parsama
International Affairs Manager
Responsibilities
- leadership of the International Affairs Team and goal setting
- international networks (UCLG, CEMR and the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe)
- EU and international affairs network of municipalities and regions
Ulla Karvo
EU Affairs Manager
+358 9 771 2523, +358 50 512 2232
Responsibilities
- enhancing and coordinating the Association’s EU lobbying in Helsinki together with the International Affairs Team
- coordinating the preparation of opinions to the EU
- acting as coordinator for the Committee of the Regions
- supporting the Brussels Office and developing its operations together with the Office’s director
Arja Puukko
International Affairs Adviser
+358 9 771 2239, +358 50 544 6585
Responsibilities
- EU Committee of the Regions
- town twinning