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Politics & Government Guide in Finland

Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions

Finland is a stable parliamentary republic led by President Alexander Stubb and Prime Minister Petteri Orpo's coalition government comprising the National Coalition Party, Finns Party, Swedish People's Party, and Christian Democrats. The unicameral Parliament holds legislative power, with strong traditions of consensus politics and high democratic standards. Recent focus includes NATO membership, economic reforms, and welfare service restructuring.

Government Type

Parliamentary republic

Legal System

Civil law system

Head of State

President Alexander Stubb(since 2024)

Head of Government

Prime Minister Petteri Orpo(National Coalition Party)since 2023

Legislature

Type:unicameral
Lower House:Parliament (Eduskunta) (200 seats)

Major Political Parties

National Coalition Party(Kokoomus)

Centre-right

48 seats
Finns Party(PS)

Right-wing populist

46 seats
Social Democratic Party(SDP)

Centre-left

43 seats
Centre Party(Keskusta)

Centrist

24 seats

Voting Rights

Finnish citizens have full voting rights. EU citizens resident in Finland can vote in municipal and European Parliament elections.

Recent Developments

  • Alexander Stubb elected President in February 2024
  • Petteri Orpo's centre-right government formed in June 2023
  • Social and health care services reorganized into 21 wellbeing services counties
Voting Age18
SuffrageUniversal
Constitution1999
Regions and municipalities19