Rafael Paasio's second cabinet was the 55th government of
Finland
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The administration ran from 23 February 1972 to 4 September 1972. It was a minority government formed by the
Social Democratic Party
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Rafael Paasio
Kustaa Rafael Paasio, born Hellström (6 June 1903 – 17 March 1980) was a prominent Finnish politician and editor from Social Democratic Party. He served as Prime Minister of Finland twice.
Paasio was born in Uskela and was in contact with the ...
resigned as
Prime Minister
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on 4 September 1972 because the government was not able to start negotiations with the
European Economic Community
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regarding a bilateral
free trade area
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Ministers
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