Lausuntokierroksiin
Lausuntokierroksiin is a term used in Finnish public administration to describe a formal stage in the policy- or law-making process where a draft proposal is circulated to relevant authorities, experts, and stakeholders for written statements or comments. The purpose is to gather specialized input, assess potential legal, financial, social, and practical impacts, and ensure that diverse perspectives are considered before a final decision is made.
The lausuntokierros typically takes place after the initial drafting of a bill, decree, or regulatory proposal
Responses are collected within a defined deadline and compiled into a report or memorandum that accompanies
Etymology and usage: The term combines lausunto (statement or opinion) with kierros (round), and the suffix -ksiin