neuvottelukunnan
Neuvottelukunnan is a term used in Finnish politics to describe a group of political party representatives convened to conduct negotiations aimed at forming a government after parliamentary elections. The neuvottelukunta is an informal but central mechanism in the process of government formation and is not a formal state institution or a standing body.
Composition and leadership: The members are typically senior figures or parliamentary group leaders from parties that
Role and activities: The committee discusses policy priorities, drafts a coalition program, negotiates the distribution of
Outcomes and significance: A successful negotiation leads to a coalition agreement and ministerial appointments, after which
Context: The concept is widely used in Finnish media and political analysis to describe the initial stage