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FinlandFinland

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Population

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At a glance

Finland held presidential elections on 28 January 2024, with a second round on 11 February.

Former Prime Minister Alexander Stubb of the National Coalition party won the Presidency, following the runoff with Pekka Haavisto of the Green League. 

The President is the head of state and is elected by direct vote for a six-year term. 

The current Prime Minister is Petteri Orpo of the National Coalition party.

Finland has unicameral Parliament (Eduskunta) with 200 members who serve for four years.

The main political parties are National Coalition Party; Finns Party; Social Democratic Party; Centre Party; Green League; Left Alliance; Swedish People's Party; Christian Democrats; Movement Now; and For Aland.

Finland will be voting in the European Parliament elections on 9 June 2024.

The country has a population of 5.54 million and approximately 4.5 million registered voters. Voter turnout in the 2024 election was 71.5%. 

28 Jan 2024

Election Date