The Swedish Assembly of Finland in brief

What is the Swedish Assembly?
  • The Swedish Assembly of Finland, or Folktinget, represents the Swedish-speaking Finns and works in favour of their interests
  • Disseminates topical information to public authorities
  • Publishes reports, research, brochures and other publications
  • Provides information on Swedish in Finland
  • Works to promote positive attitudes towards bilingualism through campaigns and other events
What does the Assembly do?
  • Folktinget participates in the law drafting process
  • Folktinget co-operates vividly with the health care districts of Helsinki and Uusimaa in order to improve services in Swedish
  • The bilingual sign of Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is the result of efforts initiated by the Swedish Assembly
  • Every year, the Swedish Assembly distributes a booklet to bilingual families on how to support the development of children’s speech and bilingual communication skills
  • The Assembly worked in favour of maintaining a district court in Ostrobothnia with Swedish as its majority language
  • Folktinget’s website offers a complete list of day care, pre-schools, and elementary schools in Swedish
  • The Swedish Assembly provides statistical data on the Swedish-speaking Finns
Who are the Swedish Assembly?
  • We are a cross-political body ; all political parties with activities in Swedish are members of Folktinget
  • Finnish legislation guarantees that the Swedish Assembly and its activities are supported in the state budget
  • Please do not hesitate to contact us! Contact the Swedish Assembly by phone: +358-9-6844250 or by e-mail: folktinget@folktinget.fi






Folktinget in brief

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