Kauppalehti has recently launched its European Parliament election machine to assist voters in selecting a suitable candidate for the upcoming elections on June 9. The tool features 20 statements that candidates have responded to, allowing voters to assess which candidates and parties align best with their views. The statements cover a range of topics, including EU operations, foreign and security policy, environment and climate, and values.
To get a more accurate result about the suitability of candidates, voters can answer the statements using options such as “completely disagree,” “disagree,” “neutral,” “agree,” or “completely agree.” The machine displays the candidates and parties that best match the voter’s views, along with a ranking of conservative-liberal and right-left axes on a value map.
The selection of candidates for the European Parliament elections is still ongoing, with nominations due by May 30th. Early voting begins on May 29th and ends on June 4th in Finland. Kauppalehti’s election machine may continue to add candidates until the list is confirmed on May 10th, ensuring that voters have access to up-to-date information about all potential candidates.
Overall, Kauppalehti’s election machine provides an innovative way for voters to make informed decisions about which candidate they believe will best represent their values and interests in the upcoming European Parliament elections.