Christian Democrats (Finland)

The Christian Democrats (Finnish Kristillisdemokraatit, KD; Swedish Kristdemokraterna ) are a Christian democratic and conservative political party in Finland. The party was founded in 1958 under the name " Christian Federation of Finland " was founded ( fin. Suomen Kristillinen Liitto; schwed. Finlands Krist League Förbund ). She went out mainly fed by the Christian wing of the Coalition Party ( Kok ). In 2001 the name change to " Christian ".

The Christian Democrats seek to electoral alliances and list connections with other parties. The mandate moderate electoral success depends to a greater extent by such alliances. The party is divided into 300 local associations.

  • 3.1 parliamentary elections
  • 3.2 local elections
  • 3.3 European elections
  • 3.4 Presidential Elections

Ideology

The Christian Democrats are a conservative, right-wing party of the center. However, it represents in some social issues rather left of center standing views.

The program of KD is based on the Christian image of humanity. The party emphasizes the Christian faith as the basis of political work, the family as the fundamental group unit of society and the responsibility for peace. The KD speak out against same-sex marriage, abortion, euthanasia and divorce. On the other hand, the Party calls for the respect of human dignity and social justice.

Politician

List of Chairpersons

Member of parliament

The parliamentary group consists of the six deputies Sari Palm ( electoral district Kymi ), Peter Östman (Vaasa ), Leena Rauhala ( Pirkanmaa ), Sauli Ahvenjärvi ( Satakunta ), Päivi Räsänen ( Häme ) and Jouko Jääskeläinen ( Uusimaa ). Östman leads the group's presidency.

Election results

Parliamentary elections

Local elections

European elections

Presidential elections

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