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Social-Democrats Leading In Finland

February 06, 2004

(CPOD) Feb. 6, 2004 - The Social Democratic Party (SDP) is the top political organization in Finland, according to a poll by Taloustutkimus released by YLE Radio News. 25 per cent of respondents would support the SDP in the next general election, a 0.6 per cent lead over the Finnish Centre Party (KESK).

The conservative National Rally (KOK) is third with 17.9 per cent, followed by the environmentalist Green League (VIHR) with 10.3 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.

Polling Data

What political party would you support in the next election?

Social Democratic Party (SDP)

25.0%

Finnish Centre Party (KESK)

24.4%

National Rally (KOK)

17.9%

Green League (VIHR)

10.3%

Left Wing League (VAS)

9.2%

Source: Taloustutkimus / YLE Radio News
Methodology: Interviews to 1,900 Finnish voters, conducted in late January 2004. Margin of error is 2 per cent.

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