Jyrki Katainen is a Finnish politician who served as the Prime Minister of Finland from 2011 to 2014. He is a member of the National Coalition Party and has held various positions in the Finnish government, including Minister of Finance. Katainen is known for his focus on economic reforms and fiscal responsibility. After his tenure as Prime Minister, Katainen became the Vice President of the European Commission from 2014 to 2019, where he was responsible for jobs, growth, investment, and competitiveness. His work in the European Union emphasized the importance of economic stability and sustainable development across member states.