regular economic forecasts and economic indicators. According to Swedish social democrat Marita Ulvskog, "Katainen's strength is that he comes from a Nordic country, and he understands the importance of strong social partners in the labor market. We cannot solve the (Euro) crisis without social dialogue, and he understands this." Katainen has been assigned the task of finding €300 billion to invest in the growth and economy of the European Union. In a 2015 interview, the former prime minister of Finland quickly pointed out that "investment is truly a golden thread that weaves together everything that we do – we need to invest in our people, in our partnerships and in our planet". This means not only "giving people the skills they need for the 21st century economy", but also promoting "mobility inside and outside the union, in a way that supports economic growth and social cohesion, protects against external threats and contributes to international development". Ahead of the 2019 European Parliament election, Katainen was named among potential spitzenkandidats for the European People's Party. However, in June 2018, Katainen announced that he was not seeking candidacy and instead was going to leave politics after the end of his term in the commission. Life after politics After leaving politics, Katainen was appointed president of SITRA for a term of five years. Other activities European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Ex-Officio Member of the Board of Governors (2007–2011; since 2014) Cabinets Katainen Cabinet References yle.fi/uutiset/bilderberg-kokouksessa_mukana_arvovaltainen_suomalaisseurue/6147086 External links Jyrki Katainen's home page National Coalition Party of Finland |- |- |- |- |- |- |- 1971 births Deputy Prime Ministers of Finland European People's Party politicians Finnish European Commissioners Finnish Lutherans Living people Members of the Parliament of Finland (1999–2003) Members of the Parliament of Finland (2003–07) Members of the Parliament of Finland (2007–11) Members of the Parliament of Finland (2011–15) Ministers of Finance of Finland National Coalition Party politicians People from Siilinjärvi Prime Ministers of Finland Recipients of the Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, 1st Class University of Tampere alumni European Commissioners 2014–2019