täysiikäisen

Täysiikäinen refers to a person who has reached the age of full active civic rights in Finland. In Finnish law, the age of full civic rights is set at 18 years of age. At this age, individuals gain the right to vote in national and municipal elections, as well as to run for public office.

The concept of täysiikäinen is closely tied to the Finnish independence movement, which fought for Finland's separation from Russia in the early 20th century. Prior to this time, Finnish law was heavily influenced by Russian law, and only Russian citizens were considered to have full civic rights. With the achievement of independence in 1917, Finland's parliament, the Eduskunta, established the current system of civic rights, which includes the requirement that citizens must be at least 18 years old to exercise them.

Being considered a täysiikäinen has significant economic implications, as it means that individuals are generally considered to be of working age and are expected to start paying taxes and contributing to the workforce. This status also provides individuals with greater autonomy and freedom to make their own decisions about their lives and futures.