sitoutumisasteet
Sitoutumisasteet, also known as "sit-outs" or "sit-outs in the Finnish Parliament," refer to a parliamentary procedure used in the Finnish Parliament (Eduskunta) to address issues of trust and confidence. This procedure is a form of no-confidence motion, but it is distinct from the traditional no-confidence motion in that it does not necessarily lead to the resignation of the government. Instead, it is used to express a lack of confidence in the government's policies or actions, and it can be used to pressure the government to take corrective measures.
The procedure was introduced in 2011 as part of a reform of the parliamentary rules. It requires
Sitoutumisasteet have been used sparingly in the Finnish Parliament, with the most notable instances occurring in
The procedure is seen as a way to increase the accountability of the government and to ensure