Kansalaisaloitejärjestelmä
Kansalaisaloitejärjestelmä refers to the system in Finland that allows citizens to initiate parliamentary proposals. This system, established by the Finnish Constitution and regulated by specific laws, empowers citizens to collectively propose new laws or amendments to existing ones. To be considered by the Parliament of Finland (Eduskunta), a citizens' initiative must gather at least 50,000 valid supporter signatures within a six-month period.
The process begins with a proposal submitted to the Ministry of Justice, which then reviews it for