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Finland's results in the European election bucked a continent-wide trend of rising support for parties on the outer fringe of right-wing politics, with the Left Alliance and the National Coalition winning big at the expense of the nationalist Finns Party.

Leftist leader Li Andersson received more votes than any other candidate has ever received in a European election.

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[-] [email protected] 22 points 1 month ago

Oh, I didn't know this! Thank you for that information. I hope the new government can materiality improve the lives of the public.

[-] [email protected] 10 points 1 month ago

Fingers crossed. But it wouldn't be the first time the ratchet of politics blocked left-wing reforms while turning effortlessly to the right.

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