Finland's Electoral System

Finland's electoral system uses proportional representation, meaning seats in the national parliament (Eduskunta) are allocated based on the percentage of votes each party receives. Voters cast their ballot for a preferred candidate within a party list in multi-member constituencies. Seats are distributed using the D'Hondt method, which favors larger parties slightly while maintaining fairness. This system encourages multipartism and coalitions. General elections are held every four years, and the system ensures that diverse political views are represented proportionally in parliament, promoting broad political participation and coalition governance.