Government of Finland
Finland is a republic with a representative democracy based on a parliamentary system. The affairs of Government are decided by the Council of State which is lead by a Prime Minister. The Prime Minister and the Ministers in the Council of State are responsible for their actions to the Parliament of Finland.
Head of Government
Main article: Prime Minister of Finland
- Head of Government: Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen (since 2003)
- Council of State: Ministers are appointed by the Prime Minister and confirmed by Parliament
- Elections: The Prime Minister designate is appointed by the President of Finland and then confirmed by Parliament
- Election results: Matti Vanhanen is elected Prime Minister forming a Center minority government. After the general elections in 2003 the Center continues to depend on the Social Democrat Party and the Swedish Peoples Party to achieve a majority in Parliament.
Council of State
From June 24, 2003:
Prime Minister's Office
Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Ministry of Justice
Ministry of the Interior
Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Finance
- Antti Kalliomäki, Minister deputising for the Prime Minister
- Ulla-Maj Wideroos, Coordinate Minister for Finance
Ministry of Education
- Tanja Karpela, responsible of arts
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
Ministry of Transport and Communications
Ministry of Trade and Industry
Ministry of Social Affairs and Health
Ministry of Health and Social Services
Ministry of Labour
Ministry of the Environment
Ministry of Foreign Trade and Development
Ministry of Regional and Municipal Affairs
Ministry of Education
Office of the Chancellor of Justice
See also
