Speaker of the Parliament of Finland
| Speaker of the Parliament of the Republic of Finland
Eduskunnan puhemies Riksdagens talman | |
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| Parliament of Finland | |
| Seat | Helsinki, Finland |
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Elected by the Parliament During the first plenary session every year |
| Term length | One year |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Finland |
| Formation | 1907 |
| First holder | Pehr Evind Svinhufvud |
| Deputy | Two deputy speakers |
| Website | www.eduskunta.fi |
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| This article is part of a series on the politics and government of Finland |
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The speaker of the Parliament of Finland (Finnish Eduskunnan puhemies, Swedish Riksdagens talman), along with two deputy speakers, is elected by Parliament during the first plenary session each year. Speakers are chosen for a year at a time. In addition to their preparing the work in plenary sessions the speakers also play a key role in Parliament's international co-operation, which includes visits by speakers and international delegations as well as participation in numerous interparliamentary organisations.
The speaker and two deputy speakers are elected by parliament from among its members by secret ballot. After the election the speaker and deputy speakers each make the following solemn affirmation before Parliament:
- "I, ..., affirm that in my office as speaker I will to the best of my ability defend the rights of the people, parliament and the government of Finland according to the Constitution."
Formally, the speaker ranks second in the protocol, after the president of Finland.
An interim speaker is elected for the duration of government formation talks.
List of speakers of the Parliament of Finland
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See also
References
- ↑ "History of Finnish Parliament". Eduskunta.
External links
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