Finland - 2012
Migrants have the right to stand for elections at local/national level?
- Code:
- RED97
- Key Area:
- Political & Civic Participation
- Strand(s):
- Equality
| Short Answer |
Yes, migrants have the right to stand for elections at local level, but not at national level. |
| Qualitative Info |
In national elections, candidates must be Finnish citizens, but migrants have the right to stand for election in local elections. There is no requirement of minimum years of residence in the country in order to stand for election. |
| Data | |
| Groups affected/interested | Migrants |
| Type (R/D) | |
| Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas | Political participation |
| External Url | http://www.vaalit.fi/53561.htm |
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