Progressiivisiitten

Progressiivisiitten, also known as the Progressive Party, is a political party in Finland. It was founded in 1906 and has since been a significant player in Finnish politics. The party is known for its progressive and social democratic ideology, advocating for social justice, equality, and environmental sustainability. Progressiivisiitten has a strong tradition of supporting workers' rights, education, and healthcare. The party has also been a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and has consistently supported same-sex marriage. In terms of economic policy, Progressiivisiitten generally supports a mixed economy with a strong emphasis on social welfare programs. The party has been a member of the European Progressive Alliance and the Progressive Alliance since its founding. Progressiivisiitten has had varying levels of success in Finnish elections, with its best results being in the 1920s and 1930s. The party has also been involved in several coalition governments throughout its history. Despite its name, Progressiivisiitten is not affiliated with the Finnish Progressive Party, which is a smaller party with a different ideological focus.