Jutta Urpilaninen - Harnessing Inclusive Multilateralism for International Development

Published: May 31, 2021, 3:55 p.m.

b'In her address to the IIEA, Commissioner Urpilainen focuses on the EU\\u2019s agenda for a reinvigorated and reformed multilateral order fit to face 21st Century challenges. She discusses inclusive multilateralism in the context of the EU\\u2019s overall priorities, in particular the European Green Deal, jobs and growth, human development, sustainable financing. She also talks about the importance of strong partnerships, including through a \\u2018Team Europe\\u2019 approach that also includes coordination with EU Member States.\\n\\nAbout the Speaker:\\n\\nAs European Commissioner for International Partnerships, Ms Jutta Urpilainen oversees the European Commission\\u2019s work on international cooperation and sustainable development. Ms Urpilainen served as a Member of the Finnish Parliament from 2003 to 2019. She was the first woman leader of the Social Democratic Party of Finland. From 2011 to 2014, she served as Finland\\u2019s Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister.'