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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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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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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) New Arbitration Act: legislative reform to strengthen Finland's position in international dispute resolution Type: Press release Publication date: 25.6.2026 13.57 Language Report discus...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/current-issues
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News New Arbitration Act: legislative reform to strengthen Finland's position in international dispute resolution Type: Press release Publication date: 25.6.2026 13.57 Text message reminders increased voter turnout in 2025 county and municipal ele...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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News Archive Government sets out its positions on EU Passenger Package Organization: Ministry of Justice Organization: Ministry of Transport and Communications Type: Press release Publication date: 9.7.2026 New Arbitration Act: legislative reform ...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/news-archive
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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=6580
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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=6631
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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=6790
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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=6632