Change 2011 (Finnish: Muutos 2011, Swedish: Förändring 2011) is a Finnish political party founded in 2009. The chairman of the party is Marjukka Kaakkola. The party's name refers to 2011 Finnish parliamentary election, the first election the party participated in. The party's main goals are direct democracy, freedom of speech, and the interest of the citizens of Finland. The party also wants to “rationalize” immigration politics, and have “righteous convictions” given for violent and sexual crimes.
On June 4, 2010, the party announced that it had succeeded to gather the 5,000 supporter cards required in order to become officially registered.[1] On October 8, 2010, it became a registered political party.
In Finnish parliamentary election of 2011, Change 2011 got 0.26% (7,504) of total votes.[2]
[edit] Election results
Parliamentary elections
| Year |
Elected |
Votes |
Share |
| 2011 |
0 |
7,504 |
0.26% |
|
Municipal elections
| Year |
Elected |
Votes |
Share |
| 2012 |
1 |
1,258 |
0.1% |
|
[edit] Leaders
[edit] Leaders
- Juha Mäki-Ketelä (2009–2010)
- Jiri Keronen (2010–2011)
- Marjukka Kaakkola (2012–)
[edit] Vice leaders
- Jiri Keronen (2009–2010)
- Teemu Lavikka (2010–2011)
- Timo Röyhkiö (2012)
- Timo Hellman (2012)
- Jorma Piironen (2013–)
[edit] References
- ^ Listalla 5000 nimeä – Suomeen uusi puolue. Uusi Suomi. June 4, 2010 (Finnish)
- ^ http://192.49.229.35/E2011/e/tulos/tulos_kokomaa.html OM - Party Results
[edit] External links