Sosiaalidemokraattinen
Sosiaalidemokraattinen is a Finnish adjective meaning “social-democratic.” It is used to describe ideologies, parties, policies, and movements that aim to combine a democratic political system with a welfare-oriented, egalitarian economy. Social democracy generally supports a mixed economy with market mechanisms tempered by extensive social welfare programs, progressive taxation, and strong labor rights, all pursued through parliamentary democracy rather than revolutionary means.
Historically, social democracy emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries from the labor movement and
In Finland, sosiaalidemokraattinen describes the political tradition associated with the Social Democratic Party (Sosialidemokraattinen puolue, SDP)
The term thus denotes a broad, reformist left-wing tradition centered on democracy, social justice, and inclusive