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Finland has a parliamentary system of government, where the Prime Minister is the head of government and is responsible for appointing and dismissing ministers. The current government of Finland was formed on December 6, 2019, after the 2019 Finnish parliamentary election.
The current government is a coalition government consisting of the following parties:
- Social Democratic Party of Finland (SDP) - 40 seats
- Centre Party (Keskusta) - 37 seats
- Green League (Vihreä liitto) - 20 seats
- Left Alliance (Vasemmistoliitto) - 16 seats
- Swedish People's Party of Finland (RKP) - 9 seats
The Prime Minister of Finland is Sanna Marin, who is the leader of the Social Democratic Party of Finland. She is the youngest Prime Minister in Finnish history, taking office at the age of 34.
The current government has a majority in the Finnish Parliament, with 122 out of 200 seats. The government's policy priorities include:
- Climate action and environmental protection
- Economic growth and employment
- Education and healthcare
- Social welfare and equality
- Foreign and security policy
Some notable ministers in the current government include:
- Sanna Marin (SDP) - Prime Minister
- Katri Kulmuni (Keskusta) - Minister of Finance
- Maria Ohisalo (Vihreä liitto) - Minister of the Interior
- Antti Kaikkonen (Keskusta) - Minister of Defence
- Anna-Maja Henriksson (RKP) - Minister of Justice
- Li Andersson (Vasemmistoliitto) - Minister of Education and Culture
- Aki Lindén (SDP) - Minister of Employment
The government has been criticized for its handling of issues such as climate change, economic inequality, and the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it has also been praised for its efforts to promote social welfare, education, and environmental protection.