Aim: 
After participating in this training, you will know about your right to vote. Yes, you don’t have to be a Finnish citizen to be able to vote in Municipal elections. You will also learn, how these elections affect ordinary employees or entrepreneurs. You shall also get a good presentation on major political parties in Finland and what they wish to achieve.

Description:
Year 2025 is the election year of county and municipal elections. The candidates who are to be elected have their say on matters, that may prove to be of interest to you, for example:
- Who gets access to public health care
- Who gets to work in public services – and at what terms
- How many children are allowed in a group of one kindergarten/school teacher
- Should be subsidize public transport or build more roads
- How much should dental care cost for students

These and many more are to be resolved by the newly elected candidates of these two elections in 2025. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn more.

Schedule:
17.50 Welcome into learning environment on line
18.00 Training begins
19.30 Training is at an end

Keynote speakers: 
Sanna Hämäläinen is the chairman of Helsinki electoral district organization of National Coalition Party.
Training producer Jukka Peltokoski, Left Alliance, is a party active and instructor.
Election coordinator Juha Iso-Aho, Centre Party develops and coordinates the election campaigns of the party.
Policy Advisor Joel Sundström SFP Party, works as a campaign coordinator.
Waqar Zafar from Social Democratic Party of Finland is the chairman of SDP-International. He runs political network, that engages and facilitates individuals from multicultural and immigrant backgrounds.