In the upcoming European Parliament elections on June 9, voters in Finland will have a powerful tool at their disposal to help them make an informed decision. Kauppalehti, a leading Finnish newspaper, has launched its European Parliament election machine, which will allow voters to see which candidates and parties align best with their views.
The machine features 20 statements that candidates have responded to on topics such as EU operations, foreign and security policy, environment and climate, and values. Voters can respond to these statements with options like “completely disagree,” “disagree,” “neutral,” “agree,” or “completely agree.” This allows them to get a more accurate result about the suitability of candidates based on their views.
In addition to displaying the candidates and parties that best match the voter’s views, the machine also provides a ranking of conservative-liberal and right-left axes on a value map. This makes it easy for voters to compare candidates based on their ideologies and make an informed decision.
The selection of candidates for the European Parliament elections is still ongoing, with the deadline for nominations on May 30. Early voting begins on May 29 and ends on June 4 in Finland, providing ample time for voters to make an informed decision. Kauppalehti’s election machine may continue to add candidates until the list is confirmed on May 10, ensuring that voters have access to the most up-to-date information.