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26.5.2026 | A text message pilot carried out in connection with the 2025 county and municipal elections showed that text message reminders with information about elections increase voter turnout. The results confirm earlier findings on the effectiveness of text message reminders.https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/-/194055633/text-message-reminders-increased-voter-turnout-in-2025-county-and-municipal-elections
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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 Text message reminders increased voter turnout in 2025 county and municipal elections Type: Press release Publication date: 26.5.2026 12.40 Inclusion pilot incorporates views of children and young people into Government’s preparation work Typ...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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News Archive Text message reminders increased voter turnout in 2025 county and municipal elections Organization: Prime Minister's Office Organization: Ministry of Justice Type: Press release Publication date: 26.5.2026 Inclusion pilot incorporates...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/news-archive
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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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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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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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The Ministry of Justice maintains and develops legal order and legal protection, reinforces the structures of democracy, and safeguards citizens’ fundamental rights.https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/frontpage?decisionId=6226
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The Ministry of Justice maintains and develops legal order and legal protection, reinforces the structures of democracy, and safeguards citizens’ fundamental rights.https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/frontpage?decisionId=6083
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The Ministry of Justice maintains and develops legal order and legal protection, reinforces the structures of democracy, and safeguards citizens’ fundamental rights.https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/frontpage?decisionId=6087
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The Ministry of Justice maintains and develops legal order and legal protection, reinforces the structures of democracy, and safeguards citizens’ fundamental rights.https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/frontpage?decisionId=6244
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The Ministry of Justice maintains and develops legal order and legal protection, reinforces the structures of democracy, and safeguards citizens’ fundamental rights.https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/frontpage?decisionId=6351
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The Ministry of Justice maintains and develops legal order and legal protection, reinforces the structures of democracy, and safeguards citizens’ fundamental rights.https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/frontpage?decisionId=6175
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The Ministry of Justice maintains and develops legal order and legal protection, reinforces the structures of democracy, and safeguards citizens’ fundamental rights.https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/frontpage?decisionId=6167
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The Ministry of Justice maintains and develops legal order and legal protection, reinforces the structures of democracy, and safeguards citizens’ fundamental rights.https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/frontpage?decisionId=6221
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The Ministry of Justice maintains and develops legal order and legal protection, reinforces the structures of democracy, and safeguards citizens’ fundamental rights.https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/frontpage?decisionId=6222