Vaalijärjestelmämuutoksen kivinen tie : Suomen vaalijärjestelmän kehitys suuresta eduskuntauudistuksesta nykypäivään

Authors

• Juha Ylisalo
• Maria Maunula
• Juha Helin

Abstract

In this article, we describe the attempts to change the Finnish electoral system for the parliament and explain why it has been so difficult to achieve an understanding on the matter. We revisit the problems of the current system that have evoked discussion and demands for a change. The usual explanation is based on the self-interest of the parties on the matter. In Finland, the views of the parties depend on party interests and also government-opposition positions. The views taken by the parties in committee reports and parliament addresses made by the politicians for the most part support these explanations.