Finland election: voters may pick first leftist prime minister in two decades

[Tommy Tainant]

Finland election: voters may pick first leftist prime minister in two decades

The march of the left gathers pace !!


Finland may usher in its first leftist prime minister in two decades in parliamentary elections on Sunday, as voters worry over the future of their welfare system amid the rising costs of caring for a rapidly ageing population.

But if opinions polls are correct, the left-leaning Social Democrats’ ability to govern may be hampered by a surge in support for the Finns party, a nationalist group riding a wave of anti-immigrant sentiment sweeping the Nordic countries.

A survey commissioned by public broadcaster Yle showed the Social Democrats could win the top spot with 19% of the vote, giving their leader, Antti Rinne, the first shot at forming a government.

The Finns party is running close second with 16.3% support, after securing rapid gains since the start of the year when a series of cases of sexual abuse of children by foreign men emerged.

The Social Democrats policies make a great deal of sense and I hope that they get the opportunity to put them into practice.

 

[protectionist]

Finland election: voters may pick first leftist prime minister in two decades

The march of the left gathers pace !!


Finland may usher in its first leftist prime minister in two decades in parliamentary elections on Sunday, as voters worry over the future of their welfare system amid the rising costs of caring for a rapidly ageing population.

But if opinions polls are correct, the left-leaning Social Democrats’ ability to govern may be hampered by a surge in support for the Finns party, a nationalist group riding a wave of anti-immigrant sentiment sweeping the Nordic countries.

A survey commissioned by public broadcaster Yle showed the Social Democrats could win the top spot with 19% of the vote, giving their leader, Antti Rinne, the first shot at forming a government.

The Finns party is running close second with 16.3% support, after securing rapid gains since the start of the year when a series of cases of sexual abuse of children by foreign men emerged.

The Social Democrats policies make a great deal of sense and I hope that they get the opportunity to put them into practice.

Yes, the left's version of "great deal of sense" >>

"a series of cases of sexual abuse of children by foreign men"

Anyone wanna wager that these "foreign men" happen to be Muslims ? (whose creed allows pedophilia - Koran 65:4)

They vote for trouble; They'll have it.

 

[westwall]

Finland election: voters may pick first leftist prime minister in two decades

The march of the left gathers pace !!


Finland may usher in its first leftist prime minister in two decades in parliamentary elections on Sunday, as voters worry over the future of their welfare system amid the rising costs of caring for a rapidly ageing population.

But if opinions polls are correct, the left-leaning Social Democrats’ ability to govern may be hampered by a surge in support for the Finns party, a nationalist group riding a wave of anti-immigrant sentiment sweeping the Nordic countries.

A survey commissioned by public broadcaster Yle showed the Social Democrats could win the top spot with 19% of the vote, giving their leader, Antti Rinne, the first shot at forming a government.

The Finns party is running close second with 16.3% support, after securing rapid gains since the start of the year when a series of cases of sexual abuse of children by foreign men emerged.

The Social Democrats policies make a great deal of sense and I hope that they get the opportunity to put them into practice.

The left hasn't engineered a mass murder in a couple of decades, looks like you are desperate for yet another round of human misery.

 

[Tommy Tainant]

Finland election: voters may pick first leftist prime minister in two decades

The march of the left gathers pace !!


Finland may usher in its first leftist prime minister in two decades in parliamentary elections on Sunday, as voters worry over the future of their welfare system amid the rising costs of caring for a rapidly ageing population.

But if opinions polls are correct, the left-leaning Social Democrats’ ability to govern may be hampered by a surge in support for the Finns party, a nationalist group riding a wave of anti-immigrant sentiment sweeping the Nordic countries.

A survey commissioned by public broadcaster Yle showed the Social Democrats could win the top spot with 19% of the vote, giving their leader, Antti Rinne, the first shot at forming a government.

The Finns party is running close second with 16.3% support, after securing rapid gains since the start of the year when a series of cases of sexual abuse of children by foreign men emerged.

The Social Democrats policies make a great deal of sense and I hope that they get the opportunity to put them into practice.

The left hasn't engineered a mass murder in a couple of decades, looks like you are desperate for yet another round of human misery.

Have you posted on the right thread old fella ?

 

[Baron]

Finland election: voters may pick first leftist prime minister in two decades

The march of the left gathers pace !! e.

Finland longs for becoming Venezuela 2.0

 

[Lucy Hamilton]

Finland election: voters may pick first leftist prime minister in two decades

The march of the left gathers pace !!


Finland may usher in its first leftist prime minister in two decades in parliamentary elections on Sunday, as voters worry over the future of their welfare system amid the rising costs of caring for a rapidly ageing population.

But if opinions polls are correct, the left-leaning Social Democrats’ ability to govern may be hampered by a surge in support for the Finns party, a nationalist group riding a wave of anti-immigrant sentiment sweeping the Nordic countries.

A survey commissioned by public broadcaster Yle showed the Social Democrats could win the top spot with 19% of the vote, giving their leader, Antti Rinne, the first shot at forming a government.

The Finns party is running close second with 16.3% support, after securing rapid gains since the start of the year when a series of cases of sexual abuse of children by foreign men emerged.

The Social Democrats policies make a great deal of sense and I hope that they get the opportunity to put them into practice.

The Nationalists (Right-Wing) who are the Finns Party (PS-Perussuomalaiset) are now only 0.5% behind the Socialists (SDP) with 81% of the vote counted, The National Coalition Party who are Conservative (Kokoomus is the name of the party) they are now on 16.3% and Keskusta The Centre Party who are Liberal that is their most disaster result since 1919 at 15%.

Social Democrats = 18.1% Nationalist Finns Party = 17.6% at 81% votes counted:

 

[Correll]

Finland election: voters may pick first leftist prime minister in two decades

The march of the left gathers pace !!


Finland may usher in its first leftist prime minister in two decades in parliamentary elections on Sunday, as voters worry over the future of their welfare system amid the rising costs of caring for a rapidly ageing population.

But if opinions polls are correct, the left-leaning Social Democrats’ ability to govern may be hampered by a surge in support for the Finns party, a nationalist group riding a wave of anti-immigrant sentiment sweeping the Nordic countries.

A survey commissioned by public broadcaster Yle showed the Social Democrats could win the top spot with 19% of the vote, giving their leader, Antti Rinne, the first shot at forming a government.

The Finns party is running close second with 16.3% support, after securing rapid gains since the start of the year when a series of cases of sexual abuse of children by foreign men emerged.

The Social Democrats policies make a great deal of sense and I hope that they get the opportunity to put them into practice.

Yes, the left's version of "great deal of sense" >>

"a series of cases of sexual abuse of children by foreign men"

Anyone wanna wager that these "foreign men" happen to be Muslims ? (whose creed allows pedophilia - Koran 65:4)

They vote for trouble; They'll have it.

in the UK, that would be considered a racist statement, and you might be arrested for saying it on the internet.


right Tommy? And you support that shit, don't you tommy?

 

[Lucy Hamilton]

Finland election: voters may pick first leftist prime minister in two decades

The march of the left gathers pace !!


Finland may usher in its first leftist prime minister in two decades in parliamentary elections on Sunday, as voters worry over the future of their welfare system amid the rising costs of caring for a rapidly ageing population.

But if opinions polls are correct, the left-leaning Social Democrats’ ability to govern may be hampered by a surge in support for the Finns party, a nationalist group riding a wave of anti-immigrant sentiment sweeping the Nordic countries.

A survey commissioned by public broadcaster Yle showed the Social Democrats could win the top spot with 19% of the vote, giving their leader, Antti Rinne, the first shot at forming a government.

The Finns party is running close second with 16.3% support, after securing rapid gains since the start of the year when a series of cases of sexual abuse of children by foreign men emerged.

The Social Democrats policies make a great deal of sense and I hope that they get the opportunity to put them into practice.

The Nationalists (Right-Wing) who are the Finns Party (PS-Perussuomalaiset) are now only 0.5% behind the Socialists (SDP) with 81% of the vote counted, The National Coalition Party who are Conservative (Kokoomus is the name of the party) they are now on 16.3% and Keskusta The Centre Party who are Liberal that is their most disaster result since 1919 at 15%.

Social Democrats = 18.1% Nationalist Finns Party = 17.6% at 81% votes counted:

With 91% of the votes counted the Socialist lead has evaporated as the Right-Wing Nationalist Finns Party on their neck:

Social Democrats = 17.9% Nationalist Finns Party = 17.2%

 

[Lucy Hamilton]

Finland election: voters may pick first leftist prime minister in two decades

The march of the left gathers pace !!


Finland may usher in its first leftist prime minister in two decades in parliamentary elections on Sunday, as voters worry over the future of their welfare system amid the rising costs of caring for a rapidly ageing population.

But if opinions polls are correct, the left-leaning Social Democrats’ ability to govern may be hampered by a surge in support for the Finns party, a nationalist group riding a wave of anti-immigrant sentiment sweeping the Nordic countries.

A survey commissioned by public broadcaster Yle showed the Social Democrats could win the top spot with 19% of the vote, giving their leader, Antti Rinne, the first shot at forming a government.

The Finns party is running close second with 16.3% support, after securing rapid gains since the start of the year when a series of cases of sexual abuse of children by foreign men emerged.

The Social Democrats policies make a great deal of sense and I hope that they get the opportunity to put them into practice.

The Nationalists (Right-Wing) who are the Finns Party (PS-Perussuomalaiset) are now only 0.5% behind the Socialists (SDP) with 81% of the vote counted, The National Coalition Party who are Conservative (Kokoomus is the name of the party) they are now on 16.3% and Keskusta The Centre Party who are Liberal that is their most disaster result since 1919 at 15%.

Social Democrats = 18.1% Nationalist Finns Party = 17.6% at 81% votes counted:

With 91% of the votes counted the Socialist lead has evaporated as the Right-Wing Nationalist Finns Party on their neck:

Social Democrats = 17.9% Nationalist Finns Party = 17.2%

^^^^ Live Election Blog Update:

https://europeelects.eu/2019/04/14/2019-finnish-election/

 

[Tommy Tainant]

Finland election: voters may pick first leftist prime minister in two decades

The march of the left gathers pace !!


Finland may usher in its first leftist prime minister in two decades in parliamentary elections on Sunday, as voters worry over the future of their welfare system amid the rising costs of caring for a rapidly ageing population.

But if opinions polls are correct, the left-leaning Social Democrats’ ability to govern may be hampered by a surge in support for the Finns party, a nationalist group riding a wave of anti-immigrant sentiment sweeping the Nordic countries.

A survey commissioned by public broadcaster Yle showed the Social Democrats could win the top spot with 19% of the vote, giving their leader, Antti Rinne, the first shot at forming a government.

The Finns party is running close second with 16.3% support, after securing rapid gains since the start of the year when a series of cases of sexual abuse of children by foreign men emerged.

The Social Democrats policies make a great deal of sense and I hope that they get the opportunity to put them into practice.

The Nationalists (Right-Wing) who are the Finns Party (PS-Perussuomalaiset) are now only 0.5% behind the Socialists (SDP) with 81% of the vote counted, The National Coalition Party who are Conservative (Kokoomus is the name of the party) they are now on 16.3% and Keskusta The Centre Party who are Liberal that is their most disaster result since 1919 at 15%.

Social Democrats = 18.1% Nationalist Finns Party = 17.6% at 81% votes counted:

With 91% of the votes counted the Socialist lead has evaporated as the Right-Wing Nationalist Finns Party on their neck:

Social Democrats = 17.9% Nationalist Finns Party = 17.2%

In terms of coalitions which of the leaders is best placed >.

 

[Correll]

Finland election: voters may pick first leftist prime minister in two decades

The march of the left gathers pace !!


Finland may usher in its first leftist prime minister in two decades in parliamentary elections on Sunday, as voters worry over the future of their welfare system amid the rising costs of caring for a rapidly ageing population.

But if opinions polls are correct, the left-leaning Social Democrats’ ability to govern may be hampered by a surge in support for the Finns party, a nationalist group riding a wave of anti-immigrant sentiment sweeping the Nordic countries.

A survey commissioned by public broadcaster Yle showed the Social Democrats could win the top spot with 19% of the vote, giving their leader, Antti Rinne, the first shot at forming a government.

The Finns party is running close second with 16.3% support, after securing rapid gains since the start of the year when a series of cases of sexual abuse of children by foreign men emerged.

The Social Democrats policies make a great deal of sense and I hope that they get the opportunity to put them into practice.

The Nationalists (Right-Wing) who are the Finns Party (PS-Perussuomalaiset) are now only 0.5% behind the Socialists (SDP) with 81% of the vote counted, The National Coalition Party who are Conservative (Kokoomus is the name of the party) they are now on 16.3% and Keskusta The Centre Party who are Liberal that is their most disaster result since 1919 at 15%.

Social Democrats = 18.1% Nationalist Finns Party = 17.6% at 81% votes counted:

With 91% of the votes counted the Socialist lead has evaporated as the Right-Wing Nationalist Finns Party on their neck:

Social Democrats = 17.9% Nationalist Finns Party = 17.2%

Geez, people don't want their children raped. who would have thunk it.?

 

[Correll]

Finland election: voters may pick first leftist prime minister in two decades

The march of the left gathers pace !!


Finland may usher in its first leftist prime minister in two decades in parliamentary elections on Sunday, as voters worry over the future of their welfare system amid the rising costs of caring for a rapidly ageing population.

But if opinions polls are correct, the left-leaning Social Democrats’ ability to govern may be hampered by a surge in support for the Finns party, a nationalist group riding a wave of anti-immigrant sentiment sweeping the Nordic countries.

A survey commissioned by public broadcaster Yle showed the Social Democrats could win the top spot with 19% of the vote, giving their leader, Antti Rinne, the first shot at forming a government.

The Finns party is running close second with 16.3% support, after securing rapid gains since the start of the year when a series of cases of sexual abuse of children by foreign men emerged.

The Social Democrats policies make a great deal of sense and I hope that they get the opportunity to put them into practice.

The Nationalists (Right-Wing) who are the Finns Party (PS-Perussuomalaiset) are now only 0.5% behind the Socialists (SDP) with 81% of the vote counted, The National Coalition Party who are Conservative (Kokoomus is the name of the party) they are now on 16.3% and Keskusta The Centre Party who are Liberal that is their most disaster result since 1919 at 15%.

Social Democrats = 18.1% Nationalist Finns Party = 17.6% at 81% votes counted:

With 91% of the votes counted the Socialist lead has evaporated as the Right-Wing Nationalist Finns Party on their neck:

Social Democrats = 17.9% Nationalist Finns Party = 17.2%

In terms of coalitions which of the leaders is best placed >.

If protectionist was living in Wales with you, would you report him to the police for saying that the rapists are muslim?

WOuld you like to see him in jail, for disagreeing with you politically?

 

[Lucy Hamilton]

Finland election: voters may pick first leftist prime minister in two decades

The march of the left gathers pace !!


Finland may usher in its first leftist prime minister in two decades in parliamentary elections on Sunday, as voters worry over the future of their welfare system amid the rising costs of caring for a rapidly ageing population.

But if opinions polls are correct, the left-leaning Social Democrats’ ability to govern may be hampered by a surge in support for the Finns party, a nationalist group riding a wave of anti-immigrant sentiment sweeping the Nordic countries.

A survey commissioned by public broadcaster Yle showed the Social Democrats could win the top spot with 19% of the vote, giving their leader, Antti Rinne, the first shot at forming a government.

The Finns party is running close second with 16.3% support, after securing rapid gains since the start of the year when a series of cases of sexual abuse of children by foreign men emerged.

The Social Democrats policies make a great deal of sense and I hope that they get the opportunity to put them into practice.

The Nationalists (Right-Wing) who are the Finns Party (PS-Perussuomalaiset) are now only 0.5% behind the Socialists (SDP) with 81% of the vote counted, The National Coalition Party who are Conservative (Kokoomus is the name of the party) they are now on 16.3% and Keskusta The Centre Party who are Liberal that is their most disaster result since 1919 at 15%.

Social Democrats = 18.1% Nationalist Finns Party = 17.6% at 81% votes counted:

With 91% of the votes counted the Socialist lead has evaporated as the Right-Wing Nationalist Finns Party on their neck:

Social Democrats = 17.9% Nationalist Finns Party = 17.2%

In terms of coalitions which of the leaders is best placed >.

Well usually as with all elections the party that gets first place has the first attempt at forming a Government, if the Social Democrats do come first and get the first chance at forming a Coalition Government I am not sure that is going to work because The Finns Party have out performed their previous election results this is a very strong performance from them and they could prevent any Social Democrat Coalition not sure who they would have in a Coalition the Greens have performed not very well on 11% in the above graphic and with the Greens it would not even be enough they would need another, theoretically they could get The Centre Party in with them but I do not think that is going to happen, they are they Outgoing Government and the party leaders do not like each other,

 

[Lucy Hamilton]

Finland election: voters may pick first leftist prime minister in two decades

The march of the left gathers pace !!


Finland may usher in its first leftist prime minister in two decades in parliamentary elections on Sunday, as voters worry over the future of their welfare system amid the rising costs of caring for a rapidly ageing population.

But if opinions polls are correct, the left-leaning Social Democrats’ ability to govern may be hampered by a surge in support for the Finns party, a nationalist group riding a wave of anti-immigrant sentiment sweeping the Nordic countries.

A survey commissioned by public broadcaster Yle showed the Social Democrats could win the top spot with 19% of the vote, giving their leader, Antti Rinne, the first shot at forming a government.

The Finns party is running close second with 16.3% support, after securing rapid gains since the start of the year when a series of cases of sexual abuse of children by foreign men emerged.

The Social Democrats policies make a great deal of sense and I hope that they get the opportunity to put them into practice.

The Nationalists (Right-Wing) who are the Finns Party (PS-Perussuomalaiset) are now only 0.5% behind the Socialists (SDP) with 81% of the vote counted, The National Coalition Party who are Conservative (Kokoomus is the name of the party) they are now on 16.3% and Keskusta The Centre Party who are Liberal that is their most disaster result since 1919 at 15%.

Social Democrats = 18.1% Nationalist Finns Party = 17.6% at 81% votes counted:

With 91% of the votes counted the Socialist lead has evaporated as the Right-Wing Nationalist Finns Party on their neck:

Social Democrats = 17.9% Nationalist Finns Party = 17.2%

In terms of coalitions which of the leaders is best placed >.

Well usually as with all elections the party that gets first place has the first attempt at forming a Government, if the Social Democrats do come first and get the first chance at forming a Coalition Government I am not sure that is going to work because The Finns Party have out performed their previous election results this is a very strong performance from them and they could prevent any Social Democrat Coalition not sure who they would have in a Coalition the Greens have performed not very well on 11% in the above graphic and with the Greens it would not even be enough they would need another, theoretically they could get The Centre Party in with them but I do not think that is going to happen, they are they Outgoing Government and the party leaders do not like each other,

At this moment the Social Democrats have a ONE SEAT advantage on the Nationalist Finns Party it is 40-39 it is that close to determine which of these two parties gets the first place and the opportunity at the first attempt to form a Coalition Government.

 

[Tommy Tainant]

Finland election: voters may pick first leftist prime minister in two decades

The march of the left gathers pace !!


Finland may usher in its first leftist prime minister in two decades in parliamentary elections on Sunday, as voters worry over the future of their welfare system amid the rising costs of caring for a rapidly ageing population.

But if opinions polls are correct, the left-leaning Social Democrats’ ability to govern may be hampered by a surge in support for the Finns party, a nationalist group riding a wave of anti-immigrant sentiment sweeping the Nordic countries.

A survey commissioned by public broadcaster Yle showed the Social Democrats could win the top spot with 19% of the vote, giving their leader, Antti Rinne, the first shot at forming a government.

The Finns party is running close second with 16.3% support, after securing rapid gains since the start of the year when a series of cases of sexual abuse of children by foreign men emerged.

The Social Democrats policies make a great deal of sense and I hope that they get the opportunity to put them into practice.

The Nationalists (Right-Wing) who are the Finns Party (PS-Perussuomalaiset) are now only 0.5% behind the Socialists (SDP) with 81% of the vote counted, The National Coalition Party who are Conservative (Kokoomus is the name of the party) they are now on 16.3% and Keskusta The Centre Party who are Liberal that is their most disaster result since 1919 at 15%.

Social Democrats = 18.1% Nationalist Finns Party = 17.6% at 81% votes counted:

With 91% of the votes counted the Socialist lead has evaporated as the Right-Wing Nationalist Finns Party on their neck:

Social Democrats = 17.9% Nationalist Finns Party = 17.2%

In terms of coalitions which of the leaders is best placed >.

Well usually as with all elections the party that gets first place has the first attempt at forming a Government, if the Social Democrats do come first and get the first chance at forming a Coalition Government I am not sure that is going to work because The Finns Party have out performed their previous election results this is a very strong performance from them and they could prevent any Social Democrat Coalition not sure who they would have in a Coalition the Greens have performed not very well on 11% in the above graphic and with the Greens it would not even be enough they would need another, theoretically they could get The Centre Party in with them but I do not think that is going to happen, they are they Outgoing Government and the party leaders do not like each other,

At this moment the Social Democrats have a ONE SEAT advantage on the Nationalist Finns Party it is 40-39 it is that close to determine which of these two parties gets the first place and the opportunity at the first attempt to form a Coalition Government.

So they could possibly form a minority government ? Could the nationalists form a government ?

 

[Lucy Hamilton]

The Nationalists (Right-Wing) who are the Finns Party (PS-Perussuomalaiset) are now only 0.5% behind the Socialists (SDP) with 81% of the vote counted, The National Coalition Party who are Conservative (Kokoomus is the name of the party) they are now on 16.3% and Keskusta The Centre Party who are Liberal that is their most disaster result since 1919 at 15%.

Social Democrats = 18.1% Nationalist Finns Party = 17.6% at 81% votes counted:

With 91% of the votes counted the Socialist lead has evaporated as the Right-Wing Nationalist Finns Party on their neck:

Social Democrats = 17.9% Nationalist Finns Party = 17.2%

In terms of coalitions which of the leaders is best placed >.

Well usually as with all elections the party that gets first place has the first attempt at forming a Government, if the Social Democrats do come first and get the first chance at forming a Coalition Government I am not sure that is going to work because The Finns Party have out performed their previous election results this is a very strong performance from them and they could prevent any Social Democrat Coalition not sure who they would have in a Coalition the Greens have performed not very well on 11% in the above graphic and with the Greens it would not even be enough they would need another, theoretically they could get The Centre Party in with them but I do not think that is going to happen, they are they Outgoing Government and the party leaders do not like each other,

At this moment the Social Democrats have a ONE SEAT advantage on the Nationalist Finns Party it is 40-39 it is that close to determine which of these two parties gets the first place and the opportunity at the first attempt to form a Coalition Government.

So they could possibly form a minority government ? Could the nationalists form a government ?

Yes the Nationalists could form a Coalition Government, they were part of the Outgoing Government with The Centre Party from 2015-2017 so if they come first they could ask The Centre Party and probably The National Coalition Party who are Conservative if they would go into a Coalition with them on the above graph they are Yellow Kesk = 14.4% Light Blue Kok = 16.6% and Blue PS = 17.7%

 

[Lucy Hamilton]

The Nationalists (Right-Wing) who are the Finns Party (PS-Perussuomalaiset) are now only 0.5% behind the Socialists (SDP) with 81% of the vote counted, The National Coalition Party who are Conservative (Kokoomus is the name of the party) they are now on 16.3% and Keskusta The Centre Party who are Liberal that is their most disaster result since 1919 at 15%.

Social Democrats = 18.1% Nationalist Finns Party = 17.6% at 81% votes counted:

With 91% of the votes counted the Socialist lead has evaporated as the Right-Wing Nationalist Finns Party on their neck:

Social Democrats = 17.9% Nationalist Finns Party = 17.2%

In terms of coalitions which of the leaders is best placed >.

Well usually as with all elections the party that gets first place has the first attempt at forming a Government, if the Social Democrats do come first and get the first chance at forming a Coalition Government I am not sure that is going to work because The Finns Party have out performed their previous election results this is a very strong performance from them and they could prevent any Social Democrat Coalition not sure who they would have in a Coalition the Greens have performed not very well on 11% in the above graphic and with the Greens it would not even be enough they would need another, theoretically they could get The Centre Party in with them but I do not think that is going to happen, they are they Outgoing Government and the party leaders do not like each other,

At this moment the Social Democrats have a ONE SEAT advantage on the Nationalist Finns Party it is 40-39 it is that close to determine which of these two parties gets the first place and the opportunity at the first attempt to form a Coalition Government.

So they could possibly form a minority government ? Could the nationalists form a government ?

The Nationalists would also be open to forming a Coalition WITH the Social Democrats, yes a Right-Wing party in Coalition with the Socialists, this is because The Finns Party Economic Policy is very Soft Left:

"The Finns Party has proposed more progressivity to taxes in order to avoid the establishment of flat taxation. The party has called for the raising of the capital gains tax and the re-institution of the wealth tax. According to the party, the willingness to pay taxes is best guaranteed by a society unified by correct social policies — the electoral program warns against individualist policies, which weaken the solidarity among citizens. "The willingness to pay taxes is guaranteed by having a unified people", the program reads (p. 46).[76]

Some observers have compared the Finns Party's fiscal policies to the old national Social Democratic taxation policy, which has given the left-wing brand to the Finns Party. During the electoral campaign in 2011 Soini stated that he preferred the Social Democrats over the center-right National Coalition Party as a possible coalition partner in a future cabinet. Soini has stated that the Finns Party is a "workers' party without socialism".[79]A researcher for the opinion polling company Taloustutkimus agreed, describing the Finns Party as a "non-socialist workers' party".[80]

• State support for rural regions, including support for agriculture

The Finns Party's rural policy program suggests state subsidies to relieve the effect of structural changes on the rural areas.[76] This policy is shared by the Centre Party in Finland and originates from the agrarian and rural policies of both parties.

• Increased state investment in infrastructure and industry[76]

The Finns Party favours state investments in infrastructure and industry as well. A tendency towards favouring old industrial policies have led some political analysts to label the Finns Party as a center-left party."

Finns Party - Wikipedia

 

[Lucy Hamilton]

The Nationalists (Right-Wing) who are the Finns Party (PS-Perussuomalaiset) are now only 0.5% behind the Socialists (SDP) with 81% of the vote counted, The National Coalition Party who are Conservative (Kokoomus is the name of the party) they are now on 16.3% and Keskusta The Centre Party who are Liberal that is their most disaster result since 1919 at 15%.

Social Democrats = 18.1% Nationalist Finns Party = 17.6% at 81% votes counted:

With 91% of the votes counted the Socialist lead has evaporated as the Right-Wing Nationalist Finns Party on their neck:

Social Democrats = 17.9% Nationalist Finns Party = 17.2%

In terms of coalitions which of the leaders is best placed >.

Well usually as with all elections the party that gets first place has the first attempt at forming a Government, if the Social Democrats do come first and get the first chance at forming a Coalition Government I am not sure that is going to work because The Finns Party have out performed their previous election results this is a very strong performance from them and they could prevent any Social Democrat Coalition not sure who they would have in a Coalition the Greens have performed not very well on 11% in the above graphic and with the Greens it would not even be enough they would need another, theoretically they could get The Centre Party in with them but I do not think that is going to happen, they are they Outgoing Government and the party leaders do not like each other,

At this moment the Social Democrats have a ONE SEAT advantage on the Nationalist Finns Party it is 40-39 it is that close to determine which of these two parties gets the first place and the opportunity at the first attempt to form a Coalition Government.

So they could possibly form a minority government ? Could the nationalists form a government ?

With 95% of the votes counted the Socialist lead continues to evaporate as the Right-Wing Nationalist Finns Party on their neck:

Social Democrats = 17.8% Nationalist Finns Party = 17.6%

Also the result in Helsinki very terrible for the Social Democrats:

G/EFA = Greens in first with 23.5% KOK = Conservatives in second with 21.7% and Social Democrats SDP in third with 13.6% and The Nationalist Finns Party PS in fourth with 12.3% also DISASTER result for The Centre Party KESK in number 8 with 2.9%

Full preliminary results of capital Helsinki VIHR-G/EFA: 23.5% (+4.7) KOK-EPP: 21.7% (-4.3) SDP-S&D: 13.6% (-1,9) PS-ECR: 12.3% (+1) VAS-LEFT: 11.2% (+1.3) SFP-ALDE: 5.3% (-1.6) Liike Nyt-EFDD 3.5% (+3.5) KESK-ALDE: 2.9% (-4.3)

 

[Meathead]

With 91% of the votes counted the Socialist lead has evaporated as the Right-Wing Nationalist Finns Party on their neck:

Social Democrats = 17.9% Nationalist Finns Party = 17.2%

In terms of coalitions which of the leaders is best placed >.

Well usually as with all elections the party that gets first place has the first attempt at forming a Government, if the Social Democrats do come first and get the first chance at forming a Coalition Government I am not sure that is going to work because The Finns Party have out performed their previous election results this is a very strong performance from them and they could prevent any Social Democrat Coalition not sure who they would have in a Coalition the Greens have performed not very well on 11% in the above graphic and with the Greens it would not even be enough they would need another, theoretically they could get The Centre Party in with them but I do not think that is going to happen, they are they Outgoing Government and the party leaders do not like each other,

At this moment the Social Democrats have a ONE SEAT advantage on the Nationalist Finns Party it is 40-39 it is that close to determine which of these two parties gets the first place and the opportunity at the first attempt to form a Coalition Government.

So they could possibly form a minority government ? Could the nationalists form a government ?

With 95% of the votes counted the Socialist lead continues to evaporate as the Right-Wing Nationalist Finns Party on their neck:

Social Democrats = 17.8% Nationalist Finns Party = 17.6%

Also the result in Helsinki very terrible for the Social Democrats:

G/EFA = Greens in first with 23.5% KOK = Conservatives in second with 21.7% and Social Democrats SDP in third with 13.6% and The Nationalist Finns Party PS in fourth with 12.3% also DISASTER result for The Centre Party KESK in number 8 with 2.9%

Full preliminary results of capital Helsinki VIHR-G/EFA: 23.5% (+4.7) KOK-EPP: 21.7% (-4.3) SDP-S&D: 13.6% (-1,9) PS-ECR: 12.3% (+1) VAS-LEFT: 11.2% (+1.3) SFP-ALDE: 5.3% (-1.6) Liike Nyt-EFDD 3.5% (+3.5) KESK-ALDE: 2.9% (-4.3)

So much for the "march of the left". The Euro-left has all but disappeared

 

[Lucy Hamilton]

With 91% of the votes counted the Socialist lead has evaporated as the Right-Wing Nationalist Finns Party on their neck:

Social Democrats = 17.9% Nationalist Finns Party = 17.2%

In terms of coalitions which of the leaders is best placed >.

Well usually as with all elections the party that gets first place has the first attempt at forming a Government, if the Social Democrats do come first and get the first chance at forming a Coalition Government I am not sure that is going to work because The Finns Party have out performed their previous election results this is a very strong performance from them and they could prevent any Social Democrat Coalition not sure who they would have in a Coalition the Greens have performed not very well on 11% in the above graphic and with the Greens it would not even be enough they would need another, theoretically they could get The Centre Party in with them but I do not think that is going to happen, they are they Outgoing Government and the party leaders do not like each other,

At this moment the Social Democrats have a ONE SEAT advantage on the Nationalist Finns Party it is 40-39 it is that close to determine which of these two parties gets the first place and the opportunity at the first attempt to form a Coalition Government.

So they could possibly form a minority government ? Could the nationalists form a government ?

With 95% of the votes counted the Socialist lead continues to evaporate as the Right-Wing Nationalist Finns Party on their neck:

Social Democrats = 17.8% Nationalist Finns Party = 17.6%

Also the result in Helsinki very terrible for the Social Democrats:

G/EFA = Greens in first with 23.5% KOK = Conservatives in second with 21.7% and Social Democrats SDP in third with 13.6% and The Nationalist Finns Party PS in fourth with 12.3% also DISASTER result for The Centre Party KESK in number 8 with 2.9%

Full preliminary results of capital Helsinki VIHR-G/EFA: 23.5% (+4.7) KOK-EPP: 21.7% (-4.3) SDP-S&D: 13.6% (-1,9) PS-ECR: 12.3% (+1) VAS-LEFT: 11.2% (+1.3) SFP-ALDE: 5.3% (-1.6) Liike Nyt-EFDD 3.5% (+3.5) KESK-ALDE: 2.9% (-4.3)

From the Europe Elects Finland Election Blogger (Perussuomalaiset - PS = The Nationalist Finns Party)

"Julius Lehtinen, 22:45 CEST

The electoral district that is going to decide this, Uusimaa, has 90% of its votes counted. Currently a candidate of Perussuomalaiset (ECR) is only behind with a comparative index difference of 50, meaning PS gaining 50 vote surplus would push the PS candidate through,

At present, SDP (S&D) has 40 seats in the parliament in total. Perussuomalaiset has 39, the one in play in Uusimaa would be number 40. Counting votes is painstakingly slow at the moment."