Petri Laine

Petri Laine is a Finnish politician who served as the Minister of Defence from 2011 to 2014. He is a member of the National Coalition Party of Finland and has been a member of the Finnish Parliament since 2007. Laine has been a prominent figure in Finnish politics, known for his expertise on defence policy and his role in shaping the country's military strategy. He has also been a vocal advocate for NATO membership and has played a key role in Finland's efforts to join the alliance. In addition to his political career, Laine has worked as a professor of military science at the Finnish Defence Forces Academy.