päätösliikkeitä

Päätösliikkeitä refers to a Finnish political party that was active from 1999 to 2004. The party was founded by former President of Finland, Martti Ahtisaari, and was initially known as "Päätös 2000" before changing its name to "Päätösliikkeitä" in 2000. The party's platform focused on economic liberalism, free market policies, and reducing the size of the government. It advocated for a more active role of the private sector in the economy and opposed the expansion of public services.

The party's name translates to "Decision Makers" in English, reflecting its goal of influencing political decisions through its policies. Päätösliikkeitä gained some popularity in the 1999 parliamentary elections, winning 14 out of 200 seats in the Finnish Parliament, the Eduskunta. However, the party's influence waned in the following years, and it did not participate in the 2003 parliamentary elections.

The party's legacy is largely overshadowed by the more prominent political figures associated with it, such as Martti Ahtisaari. Despite its brief existence, Päätösliikkeitä played a role in shaping the political landscape of Finland during the late 1990s and early 2000s, advocating for a more market-oriented approach to governance. The party's ideas continue to influence contemporary Finnish politics, particularly in discussions about economic policy and government size.