FI23 SPO House of parliament

The structure was buit from 1926 to 1931, the architect was Johan Sigfrid Sirén, and it was officially inaugurated on march 7, 1931.

Finland was a pioneer, because it was the first country in the world to give the right to vote to everyone, including women, in 1906. Also, the world’s first 19 women MPS were elected in 1907 in Finlande!!! 

Our guide explains that every day, they receive 400 different newspapers, from all over the world, in order to work!

In Finland, a new president is elected every 6 years. Despite the great popularity of the current president, he will not be elected again, because in this country a president cannot be elected more than twice.

The plenary session is the most visible aspect of parliament’s work. During each term, the Parliament members are meeting in plenary session four times a week.
The Parliament's most important task, enacting legislations, takes place during plenary session. The Parliament enacts new legislation or amends existing legislation on the basis of a Government proposal or a Member's motion. 50 000 voters can bring a legislative proposal to the deliberation of the Parliament by signing a Citizens' initiative. Most legislation results from Government proposals, which happens approximately 250 times a year. It generally takes 2-4 months to consider a proposal, but major legislative projects can take years.

Every Friday, they have one hour to test the government by answering some question very quickly. The opposition practice it a lot!

Every four years, the Finnish people elect a new Parliament, which decides on national affairs. 

Every citizen can attend the plenary sessions, it’s open even at night. it’s very common to attend at the sessions.

the discovery of the Finnish democratic system and the Parliament functioning.