Local Election Financing Leakage

This is a Finland news story, published by Yle News, that relates primarily to Tomi Venho news.

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Researchers: Hidden election funding a threat to Finnish democracy

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All Points North takes a look at the local elections in Finland , asking how people might get involved in politics — and why they should.

Tomi Venho , a PhD in political science, criticises the proposed changes to election funding legislation.

Venho is calling for sweeping changes to close loopholes in election and party funding.

He also calls for tougher sanctions for those who break the rules.

Loans are also allowed, both from Finland and from abroad. Venho is in favour of banning foreign donations and loans to candidates in Finnish elections. "It's one of the few bans I actually support. I can't believe that someone from abroad would give money just out of good will. They expect something in return," he says. For the time being, candidates do not have to disclose who has lent them money. However, this is expected to become a requirement starting later this year ..

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