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Elsi KATAINEN is a Finland MEP in Renew Europe (Renew); WheresMyMEP records 99.7% roll-call attendance, 201 notable vote records, 8 recent disclosed lobby meetings and declared outside income of €175–€193/year. Source: European Parliament profile, European Parliament Open Data, MEP meeting declarations and financial-interest declarations.

Elsi KATAINEN

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Renew · Finland

Centre Party

99.7% attendanceView official EP profile →
99.7%
Attendance Rate
1775
Votes Participated
10th Term
2024 – 2029

Voting Record

Notable votes in the current parliamentary term

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21 May 2026The need to reduce work-related fatalitiesForADOPTED
21 May 2026Advancing towards a care society: addressing the gender care…ForADOPTED
21 May 2026The multiannual plan for the Baltic Sea and ways forwardForADOPTED
21 May 2026Rights, support and protection of victims of crimeForADOPTED
21 May 2026The cases of human rights and environmental defenders Andrie…ForADOPTED
21 May 2026Situation of women and girls in Afghanistan following the Ta…ForADOPTED
21 May 2026Repression and execution of protesters, dissidents, politica…ForADOPTED
21 May 2026Periodic roadworthiness tests and technical roadside inspect…ForADOPTED
21 May 2026Amending Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 on prudential requireme…ForADOPTED
21 May 2026Amending Regulation (EU) 2017/2402 on securitisation and a s…ForADOPTED

Financial Declarations

Declared to the European Parliament · Self-reported by the MEP

Estimated outside income

175193/year

Based on declared income bands

1 declared activity

3 board memberships

Member of Kuopio city council, from 06/2021 - Kuopion kaupunki€175/yearOther
Chairman of the board of LepikkosäätiöUnpaidBoard
Kunnallisalan kehittämissäätiö, deputy board memberUnpaidBoard
Co-chairmanship of the informal MEP group Climate Change, Biodiversity and Susta…Board

Source: European Parliament declarations · Self-reported · Last updated: 23 Mar 2026

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Recent Lobby Meetings

Meetings disclosed on the EU Transparency Register — last 6 months

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3 Jun 2026Economic Development Centre of Eastern Finland|Savonia University of Applied Sciences|University of Eastern Finland|North Savo Regional Council|East and North Finland EU Office|European Climate PactNature-positive economy solutions in regional development · Member
3 Jun 2026The city of HämeenlinnaCohesion policy, comprehensive safety, BEFINE-project, strategic priorities · Me…
3 Jun 2026Foundation for student housing in the Helsinki regionStudent housing construction situation · Member
3 Jun 2026Suomen Yrittäjät ryCurrent EU policies and initiatives affecting Finnish SMEs · Member
2 Jun 2026Suomen Yrittäjät ryEU advocacy and decision-making · Member
1 Jun 2026Presidium of the North Savo Regional CouncilCurrent EU policy and Regional development in Savo region · Member
20 May 2026Nordic EcolabellingEcolabelling · Member

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About Elsi KATAINEN

Elsi Katainen represents Finland in the European Parliament as a member of the Centre Party, Finland's traditionally agrarian centrist party that has historically championed rural interests and moderate policies. She sits with the Renew Europe political group, which promotes liberal democratic values, European integration, and pro-business economic policies while supporting the rule of law and climate action. Katainen maintains an exceptional attendance record with 99.5% participation compared to the European Parliament average of around 82%, and has participated in 1,864 of 1,873 votes, demonstrating near-perfect voting participation at 100%. Prior to her European Parliament role, Katainen served as Finland's Minister of Family Affairs and Social Services from 2015 to 2019 in Juha Sipilä's government, bringing significant national political experience to her current position. Her background in social policy and her party's centrist positioning inform her approach to European legislative work, where she contributes to debates on issues affecting Finnish and European citizens.

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Methodology

Attendance is calculated based on roll-call votes in plenary sessions of the European Parliament. Committee votes are excluded. Abstaining counts as present; not voting counts as absent. Notable votes are selected based on significance, close outcomes, and high participation.

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