Getting Involved in Finnish Politics - With Assi Askala
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In this week's episode, we are joined by Assi Askala, who is running for Turku's City Council with the Greens. We discuss some pertinent issues in Finland, and ways to get involved in Finland's political system. About Voting and Elections: https://www.eduskunta.fi/EN/naineduskuntatoimii/kirjasto/aineistot/yhteiskunta/Kansalaisvaikuttamisen_tietopaketti/Pages/Vaalit-ja-aanestaminen.aspx https://www.infofinland.fi/en/information-about-finland/finnish-society/elections-in-finland https://www.finnwards.com/living-in-finland/finnish-municipal-elections-2021-how-to-become-a-candidate/ Weekly Roundup Sources:  https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/news/mondays_papers_distance_learning_infection_surge_in_turku_christmas_rush/11695684 https://www.helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/18418-finnish-capital-region-extends-coronavirus-restrictions-until-10-january.html https://www.helsinkitimes.fi/business/18421-stockmann-to-sell-and-lease-back-iconic-department-store-in-central-helsinki.html
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