After months of speculation, the majority of Finnish parties, together with the authorities, have announced a proposal to postpone the municipal elections from April until June, citing the deteriorating coronavirus situation.
The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare gave an update on the pandemic, estimating that infections could rise exponentially.
An impromptu meeting between the justice ministry and the secretaries of the parliamentary parties reached a conclusion that elections should be moved to 13 June. The parliament will make a final decision in the coming days.
Justice Minister Anna-Maja Henriksson, when interviewed by Finnish daily
Helsingin Sanomat on Sunday said that she was unaware of the postponement until Friday morning.