Time in government
20 years • 2 months • 2 weeks • 1 day
Finland Vihreä liitto: Latest polls, election results and positions
Election Trend
8.9 %
+1.9 since the last election
Last Election
7.0 %
Election 2023 · 13 Seats
3-Month Trend
-0.2
Three months ago: 9.1 %
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Green League
G/EFA
Finland
Green
Environment & Climate
Europhile
Founded 1983
Vihreä Liitto (The Green League) is a Finnish eco-liberal party. It consistently combines robust environmental protection with progressive social policies and a strong pro-European orientation. The party sees itself as a modern reformist force that intertwines ecological sustainability with social justice.
Values and Ideology
The party's foundation rests on the inseparable connection between ecology and humanism. Their worldview is shaped by the understanding that human freedom can only endure within planetary boundaries. They espouse an optimistic yet responsible view of humanity and advocate for a strong, protective welfare state that simultaneously enables individual self-realization. In their understanding of governance, the rule of law plays a central role, complemented by a deep conviction for European integration and global solidarity.
Political Priorities
The party's agenda primarily focuses on climate action, the preservation of biodiversity, and a green transformation of the economy. The Vihreät advocate for substantial investments in education and research, as well as a modernization of the social welfare system, including concepts such as universal basic income. Their policies are particularly aimed at urban, well-educated voters, young people, and those who aspire to a liberal, open-minded society. They actively champion minority rights, gender equality, and humane migration policies, often positioning themselves as a direct counterpoint to conservative forces.
Role in the Political System
Within the Finnish party system, the Greens occupy the strategic role of a bridge-builder between the left and liberal camps. They have evolved from a protest movement into an established governing party, willing to forge pragmatic compromises without abandoning their core ecological objectives. Their relationship with state institutions is constructive and supportive.
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Vihreä liitto: Key issues and ideological profile
Vihreä liitto
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Topic
Salience
Position 2024
Position 2019
Question
Stance
Economy & State
Should income and wealth be redistributed?
Advocates moderate redistribution in favor of social justice.
Stance
How should the state manage its available budget?
Leans slightly more towards investment than saving.
Stance
Should the local economy be protected?
Represents a balanced position between trade and protection.
Stance
Society & Values
What is more important: freedom or security?
Emphasizes individual freedom over state control.
Stance
Should the equality of women be promoted?
Supports measures to promote equality.
Stance
Should LGBTQ+ equality be advanced?
Advocates strong legal and social equality.
Stance
Should same-sex marriage be allowed?
Fully supports same-sex marriage.
Stance
What role should religions play in politics?
Advocates for strict separation of religion and state.
Stance
Should policy focus on urban or rural areas?
Clearly sets political priorities in urban areas.
Stance
Environment & Globalization
What is more important: environmental protection or economy?
Clearly places environmental protection above economic interests.
Stance
What is more important: climate protection or economy?
Clearly places climate protection above economic interests.
Stance
Migration & Integration
How should immigration policy be regulated?
Advocates open borders and liberal immigration policy.
Stance
How should immigrant integration be shaped?
Advocates cultural diversity and an open society.
Stance
Should ethnic minorities be granted more rights?
Advocates targeted promotion and protection of ethnic minorities.
Stance
What role should nation-states play?
Focuses on global cooperation and open borders.
Stance
Democracy & Institutions
How should power be distributed?
Supports checks and balances and shared decision-making power.
Stance
How independent should the judiciary be?
Advocates a completely independent judiciary without political influence.
Stance
How should the state be organized: centralized or federal?
Advocates for a balanced distribution of power between the center and regions.
Stance
Election
Vote share
Seats
2023
April 2, 2023
Vote share
7.0 %
-4.5
Seats
13
-7
2019
April 14, 2019
Best result
Vote share
11.5 %
+3.0
Seats
20
+5
2015
April 19, 2015
Vote share
8.5 %
+1.2
Seats
15
+5
2011
April 17, 2011
Vote share
7.3 %
-1.2
Seats
10
-5
2007
March 18, 2007
Vote share
8.5 %
+0.5
Seats
15
+1
2003
March 16, 2003
Vote share
8.0 %
+0.7
Seats
14
+3
1999
March 21, 1999
Vote share
7.3 %
+0.8
Seats
11
+2
1995
March 19, 1995
Vote share
6.5 %
-0.3
Seats
9
-1
1991
March 17, 1991
Vote share
6.8 %
+2.8
Seats
10
+6
1987
March 16, 1987
Vote share
4.0 %
+2.6
Seats
4
+2
1983
March 21, 1983
Worst result
Vote share
1.4 %
Seats
2
All elections since 1945 in which Vihreä liitto participated. Click a row to see election details.
1945
1960
1980
2000
2020
Today
Led government
Involved in government
Not in government
Share since 1945
23 %
Cabinets led
0
-
Coalition involvements
9
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Marin
December 10, 2019 – June 20, 2023 · 3 years 6 months
91 of 200 seats
Rinne
June 6, 2019 – December 10, 2019 · 6 months 4 days
91 of 200 seats
Stubb I
June 24, 2014 – September 20, 2014 · 2 months 27 days
111 of 200 seats
Katainen II
March 25, 2014 – June 24, 2014 · 2 months 30 days
111 of 200 seats
Katainen I
June 22, 2011 – March 25, 2014 · 2 years 9 months
125 of 200 seats
Kiviniemi
June 22, 2010 – June 22, 2011 · 1 year
125 of 200 seats
Vanhanen II
April 19, 2007 – June 22, 2010 · 3 years 2 months
125 of 200 seats
Lipponen II
April 15, 1999 – May 31, 2002 · 3 years 1 month
139 of 200 seats
Lipponen I
April 13, 1995 – April 15, 1999 · 4 years 2 days
144 of 200 seats
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