Ryti I cabinet
23rd government of the Republic of Finland (1939-40)
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Risto Ryti's first cabinet was the 23rd government of Republic of Finland. Cabinet's time period was from December 1, 1939, to March 27, 1940.[1] It was a majority government.
| Minister | Period of office | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Prime Minister Risto Ryti |
December 1, 1939 – March 27, 1940 | National Progressive Party |
| Minister for Foreign Affairs Väinö Tanner |
December 1, 1939 – March 27, 1940 | Social Democratic Party of Finland |
| Minister of Justice Johan Otto Söderhjelm |
December 1, 1939 – March 27, 1940 | Swedish People's Party |
| Minister of Interior Ernst von Born |
December 1, 1939 – March 27, 1940 | Swedish People's Party |
| Minister of Defence Juho Niukkanen |
December 1, 1939 – March 27, 1940 | Agrarian League |
| Minister of Finance Mauno Pekkala |
December 1, 1939 – March 27, 1940 | Social Democratic Party of Finland |
| Minister of Education Uuno Hannula |
December 1, 1939 – March 27, 1940 | Agrarian League |
| Minister of Agriculture Pekka Heikkinen |
December 1, 1939 – March 27, 1940 | Agrarian League |
| Deputy Minister of Agriculture Juho Koivisto |
December 1, 1939 – March 27, 1940 | Agrarian League |
| Minister of Transport and Public Works Väinö Salovaara |
December 1, 1939 – March 27, 1940 | Social Democratic Party of Finland |
| Minister of Trade and Industry Väinö Kotilainen |
December 1, 1939 – March 27, 1940 | Independent |
| Minister of Social Affairs Karl-August Fagerholm |
December 1, 1939 – March 27, 1940 | Social Democratic Party of Finland |
| Minister of People's Service Rainer von Fieandt |
December 1, 1939 – March 27, 1940 | Independent |
| Minister without Portfolio Juho Kusti Paasikivi |
December 1, 1939 – March 27, 1940 | National Coalition Party |
Ryti I Cabinet | |
|---|---|
 23rd Cabinet of Finland | |
| Date formed | December 1939 |
| Date dissolved | 27 March 1940 |
| People and organisations | |
Prime Minister | Risto Ryti |
Total no. of members | 14 |
Member parties | National Progressive Agrarian League SDP RKP |
Status in legislature | Majority government |
| History | |
| Predecessor | Cajander III |
| Successor | Ryti II |