Politics - Page 5 of 6 - thisisFINLAND

New Finnish government tests the waters

A Helsinki political reporter predicts what the Finland’s new government coalition may or may not accomplish.

After Finnish election, anything can happen

In the 2015 Finnish parliamentary election, the Centre and the Greens bounced back. So did guesses about the next coalition.

Life & society Politics

Inside the 2015 Finnish parliamentary election

A political reporter provides an accessible explanation of the trends in the 2015 Finnish parliamentary election.

Life & society Politics

Ahtisaari Day spotlights negotiation

The first annual national Ahtisaari Day highlights Finland’s role in international peace mediation.

Life & society Politics

What’s up with the “True Finns” party?

What on earth is happening in Finland?, asks Kyösti Karvonen, and puts the “True Finns” party’s election gain in context.

Life & society Politics

Peace matters on Ahtisaari Day

Nobel laureate Martti Ahtisaari celebrates CMI’s 10th anniversary and the 1st Ahtisaari Day at a high-profile seminar (video clip and streaming).

Life & society Politics

Nobel recognition rewarded former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari for achieving peaceful resolutions

Former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari, who won the 2008 Nobel Peace Prize for his brilliant career as a negotiator and diplomat, died on October 16, 2023.

Life & society Society

The Åland example: Autonomy protects a minority

The autonomy of the peaceful Åland archipelago west of Finland could also serve as a model for resolving conflicts elsewhere.