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Svenska folkpartiet
Swedish People’s Party of FinlandLiberal politics
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Svenska folkpartiet (SFP), also known as the Swedish People's Party, was founded in 1906. The party represents the Swedish-speaking minority in Finland and has a long history in the country's politics.
The SFP upholds values such as minority protection, cultural diversity, and social justice. The party advocates for the interests of the Swedish-speaking population in Finland.
In the last election, the party reached 4.3% of the votes. In the current election trend, Svenska folkpartiet is at 3.7%. This is a difference of -0.6 compared to the last election result. The party is represented in the current parliament with 9 Seats.
Political positions
Economic Policy
Economically, the SFP advocates for a liberal economic policy that promotes competition and entrepreneurship. It emphasizes the importance of education and research for economic growth.
Labor market
The SFP advocates for workers' rights and the strengthening of the labor market. It supports the integration of immigrants into the job market.
Health policy
In healthcare policy, the SFP emphasizes the importance of a high-quality healthcare system accessible to all citizens. It promotes health and prevention.
Environment and energy
The SFP supports measures for environmental conservation and sustainability. The party advocates for nature protection and reducing environmental impacts.
Foreign policy
In foreign policy, the SFP emphasizes strengthening relations with Sweden and other Nordic countries. It advocates for multilateral cooperation and conflict resolution.
Migration
The SFP supports a humanitarian immigration policy and advocates for the rights of asylum seekers and migrants. It emphasizes the importance of integration and diversity.
Social Policy
The SFP pursues social measures to enhance the quality of life and social justice. It advocates for the promotion of education and culture.
Education
The SFP supports high-quality education in both of Finland's official languages and emphasizes the importance of bilingual education and cultural diversity.
Europe
The SFP has a positive stance towards the European Union (EU) and emphasizes Finland's role in a strong and united EU. It advocates for a pro-European policy.
Mobility & Transport
The SFP advocates for sustainable transportation policy that ensures the accessibility of Swedish-speaking regions in Finland. It supports the promotion of public transportation.
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Current government participation
Seats in parliaments
Election | Results | Seats |
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Parliamentary election in Finland 2023 | 4.3% | 9 / 200 Seats |
Parliamentary election in Finland 2019 | 4.5% | 9 / 200 Seats |
Parliamentary election in Finland 2015 | 4.9% | 9 / 200 Seats |