"I have applied for a loan from my bank," and "I have no savings," says the former Minister of Finance. She resigned 5 June over an scandal of alleged misuse of public funds.
Kulmuni strengthens her weight within the Government by taking over the key Ministry of Finance. Resigned minister Sirpa Paatero is expected to return.
"Finland depends on exports and on the international competitiveness of our companies," Minister of Economic Affairs remarked in her opening statement.
During a round table discussion in Helsinki, the head of Google stressed the importance of skills for the new digital economy and the opportunities offered by technology for training and job creation.