The European Parliament election season is upon us, with elections taking place on June 9. In order to help voters make an informed decision, Kauppalehti has launched its election machine. The machine features 20 statements that candidates have responded to, allowing voters to see 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. Voters can answer the statements with options like “completely disagree”, “disagree”, “neutral”, “agree” or “completely agree” to get a more accurate result about the suitability of candidates.

In addition to displaying the candidates and parties that best match the voter’s views, the machine also includes a ranking of conservative-liberal and right-left axes on a value map. This helps voters understand where each candidate stands on key issues and how they fit into the broader political landscape.

The selection of candidates for the European Parliament elections is still ongoing, with nominations closing on May 30th. Early voting begins on May 29th and ends on June 4th in Finland, giving voters ample time to make an informed decision before casting their ballots. Kauppalehti’s election machine may continue to add candidates until the list is finalized on May 10th, ensuring that voters have access to up-to-date information about each candidate’s positions.