Country's presentation : Geopolitics



Here's a little presentation from the Finnish government and of the country's politics
Indeed, it is very important to take an interest in the political system of the country you're spending several months in. 

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The Finnish Government

The Finnish Government is the executive branch and cabinet of Finland, which directs the politics of Finland and is the main source of legislation proposed to the Parliament. The Government has collective ministerial responsibility and represents Finland in the Council of the European Union. In the incumbent Marin Cabinet, the Government comprises 19 ministers leading 12 ministries. Majority coalition governments have become the foundation of the Finnish Government; apart from a few historical exceptions, a Government is usually assembled by the representatives of two major parties and a number of smaller parties


Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin 2019 (cropped).jpgThe Government is led by the Prime Minister, considered practically the most powerful single office holder in Finland and often the leader of the largest political party. The Prime Minister directs the functions of the Government and supervises the implementation of the Government Programme. The Prime Minister coordinates the Government’s preparation and consideration of  matters to be decided by the European Union. When the Prime Minister is prevented from attending to his or her duties, these are assumed by the minister designated to deputise for the Prime Minister, or if that minister is unavailable, by the

The actual Prime Minister in Finland is a woman, Sanna Marin. She is prime ministersince the 10th december 2019. 

EU affairs and the Finnish government

Main responsibility for the preparation, monitoring and determination of Finland's position in affairs relating to the European Union rests with the relevant ministries.
Compared to the other EU Member States, Finland has a unique system for coordinating EU affairs. It is based on outlines issued by the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs, effective public servant preparation and coordination, and timely informing and involvement of Parliament. The coordination system aims at ensuring that Finland can present a coordinated position in line with Finland's general EU policy on any issue under consideration in the European Union at any stage of consideration.

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The system consists of relevant ministries, sub-committees, the Committee for EU Affairs and the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs. Finland's Permanent Representation to the European Union in Brussels takes also part in the preparation of EU affairs.
In discussion and coordination of EU affairs, particular attention is attached to the involvement and informing of the Government of Åland.



Reference : the finnish gouvernment





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