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Who we are
This is the website of the Association of Finnish Local and Regional Authorities (AFLRA), a powerful advocate for all Finnish municipalities and regions.
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Finnish municipalities and regions
In Finland, municipalities have broad responsibility for the provision of basic public services to their residents. Municipalities have strong self-government based on local democracy and decision-making and the right to levy taxes.
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Municipal elections
The next municipal elections in Finland will be held on Sunday 13 June 2021. There we elect decision-makers, who are closest to us and shape our daily lives.
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Our EU policy objectives
The Association's EU lobbying goal is to secure and improve local government functions in Finland by influencing EU policy-making and by capitalising on the opportunities for international cooperation offered by EU membership.
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