päälohkon
Päälohkon is a Finnish term that originates from the country's electoral system. In Finnish, the term can be translated to "main group" or "principal group". It refers to a uniform electoral bloc that consists of one or more parties, which contest elections collectively.
In practice, päälohkon often represents a group of like-minded parties that share similar ideological views, policy
To be eligible for the status of päälohkon, parties typically must agree on a collective platform and
Historically, päälohkon have played a significant role in shaping Finnish politics. Some well-known päälohkon examples include
The electoral strategy of päälohkon and various group arrangements can shift from election to election depending