Määräenemmistövaatimuksilla

Määräenemmistö is a Finnish term that translates to "qualified majority" in English. It refers to a voting threshold where a decision requires more than a simple majority (more than 50%) of the votes cast. The specific percentage required for a qualified majority can vary depending on the context, such as in legislative bodies, corporate governance, or referendums.

In legislative procedures, a qualified majority is often used for significant decisions like constitutional amendments, overriding presidential vetoes, or approving major treaties. This higher threshold ensures that substantial decisions have broad support and are not made by a narrow margin, promoting greater consensus and stability in governance. The exact percentage for a qualified majority in Finnish law is specified in relevant statutes and regulations. For example, certain decisions in the Finnish Parliament may require a two-thirds majority.

In other contexts, such as company law, a qualified majority might be needed to approve certain shareholder resolutions, like mergers or significant changes to the company's articles of association. The concept serves to protect minority shareholders or to ensure that particularly impactful decisions have a strong mandate from the stakeholders involved. The term emphasizes the requirement for a higher proportion of agreement than a simple majority, thereby granting more weight to decisions passed under this rule.