Jyrki Katainen’s confirmation hearing – as it happened

http://www.europeanvoice.com/article/jyrki-katainens-confirmation-hearing-live-blog/

Kurdish demonstrators overwhelmed security and took over the main lobby of the European Parliament, next door to where the former Finnish prime minister is being questioned by MEPs.

Jyrki Katainen

Country: Finland
Portfolio:  Vice-president for jobs, growth, investment and competitiveness
Previous:  prime minister
Party: National Coalition Party (EPP)
Age: 42

2012 profile: Finnish reformer