International Affairs Team

Taru Leppänen

International and EU Affairs Coordinator
Customer Relationships, Networks and International Affairs Unit, International Affairs Team
+358 9 771 2204, +358 50 320 6604
Taru.Leppanen@kuntaliitto.fi
Responsibilities
  • EU lobbying
  • International networks of the Association of Finnish Cities and Municipalities, in particular the preparatory work for the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe.
  • Participation in the planning, development and communication related to international activities.
Ulla Karvo

Ulla Karvo

EU Affairs Manager
Customer Relationships, Networks and International Affairs Unit, International Affairs Team
+358 9 771 2523, +358 50 512 2232
Ulla.Karvo@kuntaliitto.fi
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