Constitution

In Finland the Constitution is the basis of all legislation and exercise of government power. It details the fundamental rules, values and principles of Finnish democracy.

The Constitution specifies the foundations of the relationship between the individual and government. It also contains provisions about the principles of the exercise of power by government, government organisation and the relationships between the highest organs of government.

The Constitution of Finland entered into force on 1 March 2000.

The text of the Constitution is in the Data Bank Finlex in FinnishLink to an external websiteOpens in a new tab and SwedishLink to an external websiteOpens in a new tab .

The Constitution of Finland is also available in

English (updated 2018), Finlex ( Constitution of Finland )Link to an external websiteOpens in a new tab
Russian (updated 2012), Finlex ( Конституция Финляндии )Link to an external websiteOpens in a new tab

Translations from the year 2000

German, Finlex ( Grundgesetz Finnlands )Link to an external websiteOpens in a new tab
French, Finlex ( Constitution de la Finlande )Link to an external websiteOpens in a new tab
Spanish, Finlex ( Constitución de Finlandia )Link to an external websiteOpens in a new tab
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