Finland is unlike the fellow-Scandinavian neighbours, its people don't descend from the Germanic people but rather speak a language related to Estonia and some languages of Siberia. The country was a province and then a grand duchy in the time of hundreds of years under Swedish rule. After that in 1809 Russia takes over control for a further century before independence on 6 December 1917. The constitution was created in 1906. The finish government amended the constitution several times, last in 2011. Throughout the Cold War Finland's depended on the strong influence of the Soviet Union on its foreign and defence policy, a status dubbed "Finlandisation". But it successfully defended its independence through cooperation with Germany. The collapse of the Soviet Union in the early 90s allowed Finland to apply for membership of the EU. In culture, Finland has made particular mark in the fields of architecture and music.
Dieses Paper wurde verfasst, um den geschichtlichen, politischen und internationalen Hintergrund von Finnland zusammenzufassen, um im Anschluss innerhalb des Projekts als Vertreter Finnlands innerhalb der von den Studierenden modellarisch nachgestellten Europäischen Kommission zum Thema Asylpolitik zu diskutieren und abzustimmen. Das Ziel des Projekt war es, dass die Studierenden einen Einblick in das Policy Making der Europäischen Union bekommen und es sozusagen in einem Selbstversuch direkt miterleben. (Jeder Studierende hat ein Land der EU vertreten und hat im Kurs in dieser Rolle agiert)
Table of Contents
1. History
2. Facts and Figures
3. Domestic Policy
4. Foreign Policy
5. Membership in international organizations
6. Economy
Objectives and Topics
This document provides a comprehensive country profile of Finland, outlining its historical background, societal structure, political landscape, foreign policy commitments, and economic status to offer a holistic overview of the nation's contemporary development.
- Historical evolution from a Russian Grand Duchy to an EU member state
- Domestic government structures and political priorities
- Finland's international position, multilateralism, and EU integration
- Economic performance, industrial sectors, and long-term challenges
- Overview of international organization memberships
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3. Domestic Policy
Finland's government type is a republic with a unicameral parliament and with a president. The modern welfare state has a civil law system based on the Swedish model. The President is directly elected by the people (Sauli Niinistö since March 2012) and the head of government is Prime Minister Jyrki Katainen (since June 2011) from the National Coalition Party. The 200 representatives are elected every four years through proportional representation. The contemporary government coalition is build by six parties: National Coalition Party, Social Democratic Party, Green League, Swedish People's Party, Left Alliance and Christian Democrats.
Summary of Chapters
1. History: This chapter covers Finland's evolution from historical independence struggles and Russian rule to its emergence as a modern EU member state.
2. Facts and Figures: This section details demographic, social, and geographic statistics including population, religion, and key development indicators.
3. Domestic Policy: This chapter describes the political structure of the Finnish republic, its government coalition, and current policy priority areas.
4. Foreign Policy: This chapter examines Finland's international stance, its commitment to multilateralism, and its engagement with the UN and the EU.
5. Membership in international organizations: This section lists and discusses Finland's involvement in major global bodies like the UN, UNESCO, OECD, and the EU.
6. Economy: This chapter analyzes the industrial landscape, trade patterns, and economic challenges faced by Finland in the global market.
Keywords
Finland, European Union, Domestic Policy, Foreign Policy, Economy, Welfare State, Multilateralism, History, Demographics, International Organizations, Trade, Government, Sustainability, Innovation, Industrialization
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Key terms include Finland, European Union, Domestic Policy, Foreign Policy, Economy, Welfare State, and Multilateralism.
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Finland is a republic with a unicameral parliament, led by a Prime Minister and a directly elected President, based on a civil law system similar to the Swedish model.
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The government focuses on the reduction of poverty, consolidation of public finances, and the strengthening of sustainable economic growth, employment, and competitiveness.
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Finland emphasizes international cooperation, multilateralism, and integration within the European Union, while maintaining a strong commitment to peace-building and human rights initiatives.
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The country faces challenges related to an aging population and declining productivity in traditional industries, which necessitate a transition toward innovation and fiscal sustainability.
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- Bettina Grünleitner (Author), 2014, Country Profile: Suomi/Finland. History, Domestic and Foreign Policy, International Organizations, Economy, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/594734
