Viite – Finnish Greens for Science and Technology are organising an info session regarding political participation in Finland. The live event will be hosted in the Parliament Building Visitors’ Centre. Remote participation is also possible.
The current political developments have caused concern in our immigrant population. Viite has issued a statement regarding the policies proposed by our current government: https://viite.fi/2023/07/04/immigration-is-an-opportunity-for-finland/
In this session, we want to give insight into how to influence the political process and enable dialogue between immigrants and policymakers.
Please indicate whether you participate in the live event or remotely. Also, write down your questions, comments or concerns if applicable. The data will be handled in accordance with GDPR and will not be shared further or stored after the session.
Agenda – may be subject to change:
17:00 Opening Words – Mr Paavo Heiskanen, on behalf of the organising committee
17:05 Decision-making process in Finland, Ms. Anna Välimaa, specialist, Finland’s Innovation Fund Sitra
17:20 Overview of the Political Situation, Mr Atte Harjanne, MP, Chairperson of Finnish Greens Parliamentary Group
17:40 How to Influence the Political Process, Ms Hanna Holopainen, MP, Chairperson of Viite – Finnish Greens for Science and Technology
18:00 Q&A
18:15 Topical Issues Faced by Foreign Specialists in Finland, Mr Maxim Smirnov (https://specialists.fi/)
18:45 Political Participation in Finland in English. Mr Sakari Kouti, Chairperson of Green Sisu
19:05 Addressing structural barriers to participation: a multicultural perspective, Dr. Theresia Bilola, Turku Greens.
19:20 Open discussion
19:40 Info Session ends
Registration, deadline Sunday 24.9.2023
- Register here for on-site participation (50 seats): https://forms.gle/dSXJSRCabiNrnAAX9
- Register here for remote participation: https://forms.gle/caVnfvWn4xGddpPZ6 (instructions on how to join the session will be sent to the e-mail address provided)