Elevate your local knowledge
Sign up for the iNFOnews newsletter today!
Finland’s PM-designate presents coalition deal
COPENHAGEN – Finland’s prime minister-designate has presented a coalition deal for a new centre-left, five-party government that leaves the populists out.
Antti Rinne is the Social Democratic leader of what became Finland’s largest party by a narrow margin after April’s general election. He says his 19-member government will include the Center Party, the Greens, the Left Alliance and the Swedish People’s Party of Finland.
Rinne said Monday the Cabinet members’ names will be announced Tuesday.
Together, the five parties have 117 of the 200 seats in Finland’s Eduskunta parliament.
In the April 14 vote, the euroskeptic, anti-immigration Finns Party secured 17.5% support — 0.2 % less than the Social Democrats.
News from © iNFOnews.ca, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Join the Conversation!
Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community?
You must be logged in to post a comment.
