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Elections and voting The Ministry of Justice is the highest election authority in Finland. The Ministry bears the overall responsibility for conducting general elections, coordinates the preparatory work for elections, and provides guidance to oth...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/elections-and-voting
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Democracy and voting Under the Constitution, the powers of the State in Finland are vested in the people, who are represented by the Parliament. Democracy entails the right of the individual to participate in and influence the development of socie...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/democracy-and-elections
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Current issues News RSS (Opens New Window) (Opens New Window) Language Report discusses realisation of linguistic rights Type: Press release Publication date: 15.1.2026 13.32 Proposal for a new Arbitration Act sent out for comments Type: Press rel...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/current-issues
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News Language Report discusses realisation of linguistic rights Type: Press release Publication date: 15.1.2026 13.32 Proposal for a new Arbitration Act sent out for comments Type: Press release Publication date: 18.12.2025 12.16 Survey to gather ...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/news
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Right of initiative The Constitution lays down provisions on the right of individuals to participate in and influence the development of society and their living conditions. Pursuant to the Constitution, the public authorities shall promote the op...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/right-of-initiative
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Fundamental rights » The Ministry of Justice prepares the fundamental provisions relating to the Constitution and the public administration. These include the laws regulating the competency of the President of the Republic, the Parliament and the ...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/areas-of-expertise
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The Ministry of Justice The Ministry of Justice maintains and develops legal order and legal protection, reinforces the structures of democracy, and safeguards citizens’ fundamental rights. The Ministry is responsible for drafting the key legislat...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/ministry
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4.4.2025 | The 2025 county elections and municipal elections will be held simultaneously, but they are two separate elections. The Ministry of Justice has published communication materials providing examples that will help voters know what to do when they go to a polling station.https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/-/county-elections-and-municipal-elections-examples-of-voting-process-published-to-help-voters-
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25.3.2025 | County elections and municipal elections will be held simultaneously on Sunday 13 April 2025. The advance voting period is from 2 to 8 April 2025 in Finland and from 2 to 5 April 2025 abroad.https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/-/county-elections-and-municipal-elections-on-sunday-13-april-2025
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16.4.2025 | The recount of the votes cast in the county elections and municipal elections is now complete. The confirmed results are available in the Information and Result Service of the Ministry of Justice.https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/-/confirmed-results-of-county-and-municipal-elections-now-available-online
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Ministry of Justice Minister of Justice Leena Meri The Finns Party Minister of Justice Leena Meri heads the Ministry of Justice. Minister Meri is responsible for all other matters covered by the Ministry of Justice except for those related to the ...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/minister-of-justice
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10.4.2025 | Sunday 13 April is election day for the 2025 county elections and municipal elections. Polling stations will be open on election day from 9.00 to 20.00. Preliminary results of the elections will be announced starting at 20.00.https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/-/election-day-for-county-and-municipal-elections-is-sunday-13-april-2025
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Act on the Openness of Government Activities Brochure Which documents are governed by the Act? Public authorities whose documents are governed by the Act on the Openness of Government Activities include, for example state administrative authoritie...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/brochure-about-the-act-on-the-openness-of-government-activities
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Finland – a state governed by the rule of law Finnish democracy is built on the rule of law. The rule of law and respect for fundamental rights are key principles enshrined in the Constitution of Finland. Finland is also committed to these princip...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/finland-a-state-governed-by-the-rule-of-law
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8.5.2024 | Elections to the European Parliament, or European elections, will be held in Finland on Sunday 9 June 2024. In the elections, 15 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) will be elected in Finland for a term of five years. The candidates stand for election in the entire country.https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/-/european-elections-on-sunday-9-june-2024
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31.3.2025 | The Ministry of Justice and the Prime Minister's Office are sending text messages to eligible voters reminding them of the upcoming county and municipal elections. The recipients have been selected by random sampling.https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/-/text-message-reminders-being-sent-to-increase-voter-turnout
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10.1.2024 | Finland will hold its presidential election on Sunday 28 January 2024. In the election, Finnish citizens entitled to vote will elect the President of the Republic for a term of six years. The candidates stand for election in the entire country.https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/-/presidential-election-on-sunday-28-january-2024
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3.5.2024 | 1 Po lic y br ie f Finnish democracy policy in the 2020s 3 Po lic y br ie f 2 Po lic y br ie f Policies and proposed measures The government resolution on Finnish demo- cracy policy in the 2020s outlines the long- term goals for democracy policy i...https://oikeusministerio.fi/documents/1410853/22015357/OM+-+Policybrief+Finnish+democracy+policy+in+the+2020s.pdf/565f0615-de73-29af-45c9-d5d7e362320d?version=1.0&t=1714722949713
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3.5.2024 | 1 Po lic y br ie f Finnish democracy policy in the 2020s 3 Po lic y br ie f 2 Po lic y br ie f Policies and proposed measures The government resolution on Finnish demo- cracy policy in the 2020s outlines the long- term goals for democracy policy i...https://oikeusministerio.fi/documents/1410853/4734369/OM+-+Policybrief+Finnish+democracy+policy+in+the+2020s.pdf/565f0615-de73-29af-45c9-d5d7e362320d?t=1714722949713
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Rights of the Sámi people Ministry of Justice safeguards the rights of the Sámi people The Ministry of Justice supports the development of Sámi cultural autonomy and coordinates the handling of Sámi rights across the ministries. The Ministry of Ju...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/rights-of-the-sami-people