Petra Pieskä appointed to serve as Special Adviser to Minister Karoliina Partanen

Minister of Social Security Karoliina Partanen has invited Petra Pieskä, Master of Social Sciences, to serve as her Special Adviser. Pieskä will deputise for Special Adviser Eemil Nuuttila during his leave of absence from 6 October to 8 November 2026.

Pieskä will be responsible for matters covered by the Department for Safety, Security and Health at the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health. These include alcohol, drug and tobacco policy, pharmaceutical services, environmental healthcare, health protection, and preparedness in the Ministry’s branch of government.

During Nuuttila’s absence, Special Adviser Emmi Venäläinen will be the primary contact person for the Minister’s communications.

While working at the Ministry, Pieskä will be on leave of absence from her position as a health and social policy specialist to the National Coalition Party parliamentary group.