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Social-Democrats Keep Edge In Finland

March 04, 2004

(CPOD) Mar. 4, 2004 - The Social Democratic Party (SDP) remains the most popular political organization in Finland, according to a poll by Taloustutkimus released by YLE Radio News. 26.4 per cent of respondents would support the SDP in the next general election, a 2.3 per cent lead over the Finnish Centre Party (KESK).

The conservative National Rally (KOK) is third with 16.6 per cent, followed by the environmentalist Green League (VIHR) with 9.6 per cent. The next election is scheduled for March 2007.

Matti Vanhanen of the Finnish Centre Party (KESK) has been Finland's prime minister since Jun. 24, 2003, after Anneli Jaatteenmaki resigned. The present coalition government encompasses the KESK, the SDP and the Swedish People's Party.

Jaatteenmaki has pleaded not guilty to breaching an official secrecy law, after using sensitive information provided by former presidential aide Martti Manninen in a March 2003 electoral debate. If convicted, the former prime minister could face a penalty of up to two years in prison.

Polling Data

What party would you support in Finland's next general election?

Feb. 2004

Jan. 2004

Social Democratic Party (SDP)

26.4%

25.0%

Finnish Centre Party (KESK)

24.1%

24.4%

National Rally (KOK)

16.6%

17.9%

Green League (VIHR)

9.6%

10.3%

Left Wing League (VAS)

9.2%

9.2%

Source: Taloustutkimus / YLE Radio News.
Methodology: Interviews to 1,900 residents of Finland, conducted in February 2004. Margin of error is 2 per cent.

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