Getting Involved in Finnish Politics - With Assi Askala

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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Let Me Finnish is the go to podcast for internationals. We cover topics about Finland that can be difficult to find in English, including politics, society, day-to-day life, and the news. Curious about Finland's healthcare system? Want to know how local governments work in Finland? Is sauna really that big of a deal? We discuss all of this and more on the podcast, so give it a listen!