Polling station in the European elections to be determined based on voters’ place of residence on 19 April
The election day polling station in the European elections is determined based on the voter’s place of residence. The voting register for the European elections, or elections to the European Parliament, to be held in June 2024 will be compiled based on the information contained in the Population Information System on 19 April 2024.
Information on advance polling stations for June’s European elections now available online
The addresses and opening hours of the general advance polling stations for the elections to the European Parliament, or European elections, are now available in the Information and Result Service of the Ministry of Justice. The list includes information on all advance polling stations located both in Finland and abroad.
Conference: Stakeholder engagement in rule-making enhances democracy and improves regulation
Participatory, responsive, and transparent regulatory practices strengthen trust in democratic decision-making. They also help ensure that regulation achieves its societal objectives. Advanced ways to improve stakeholder engagement in rule-making is the topic of the 14th OECD Measuring Regulatory Performance Conference, which is held in Helsinki on 19–20 September.
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Rule of law
Finnish democracy is built on the rule of law. The Ministry of Justice is responsible for ensuring that the rule of law is observed in Finland.
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Constitution
In Finland, the Constitution lays the foundation for all legislation and exercise of public authority. We are responsible for the high-quality drafting of fundamental legislation, such as acts concerning fundamental rights and legal protection.
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Crime and punishment
The Ministry of Justice is responsible for drafting the Criminal Code and the legislation concerning the enforcement of punishments. Punishments are at the core of the criminal sanctions system.
