The government, led by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, is considering a reform of the electoral system in Finland, which could have a significant impact on future parliamentary elections. The proposal involves merging electoral districts with high hidden vote thresholds into electoral regions, starting with Lapland and North Ostrobothnia.
In the last election, this merger would have resulted in an additional seat for the Social Democrats at the expense of the National Coalition. The aim is to reduce the hidden vote threshold and increase fairness in the electoral process.
While some parties have welcomed the idea, others have expressed concerns that it could complicate the system and impact representation in certain regions. The task force responsible for drafting the reform is still working on key details, such as how votes would be allocated within electoral regions.
Overall, the proposed reform seeks to address long-standing issues with the current electoral system and ensure broad political support. It will be interesting to see how this potential change unfolds in the Finnish political landscape.
Source: YLE