YOUNG CANDIDATES IN SOUTHWEST FINLAND

The Greens in Southwest Finland have three young candidates running in the 2027 parliamentary elections: Amalia Skarp Ruonakoski, Aliisa Wahlsten, and Selinä Nera. On this page, these young candidates introduce themselves and share their key campaign themes. We have also included links to their social media profiles and other important resources, so you can get to know them better! 💚

Amalia Skarp Ruonakoski, 19

“”Hi! I’m Amalia, a 19-year-old parliamentary election candidate from Turku. I graduated from high school last spring and am currently studying psychology through open university. Outside of politics, I go to the gym, read and write, and spend time with my friends and family.”

Amalia’s key themes

  • Promoting and ensuring mental and physical well-being for all.
  • Ensuring free education and abolishing the quota for first-time applicants.
  • Improving access to low-threshold mental health services.

Aliisa Wahlsten, 30

“Hi! I’m Aliisa, newly graduated biologist, a synchronized skating coach, and a regional and city councillor from Turku. I got involved in politics because I saw too many people around me struggling with mental health challenges. I am running for the Parliament because I want to build a society where everyone has the chance to find their own path and receive support when they need it — a society where education and science are among Finland’s core strengths. Furthermore, I want to accelerate efforts to protect nature, as the well-being of people and the well-being of nature go hand in hand. Send me a message, and let’s chat more!”

Aliisa’s key themes

  • A healthy life with prevention.
  • A good future for children and yound people.
  • The richness of science and nature.

Selinä Nera, 25

“I am an unyielding defender of the welfare state and human rights, and I never lose sight of why high-quality welfare services are essential. I study fundamental and human rights at the university, have led a national political youth organization, and have worked on promoting equality. Now, I am running for the Parliament to give a voice to those who have been silenced!”

Selinä’s key themes

  • A strong welfare state must be secured so that everyone receives help and support when they need it.
  • Homelessness must be brought to an end, and a truly sufficient livelihood must be guaranteed for all through a basic income.
  • Ensuring a habitable planet in every decision is a fundamental requirement that cannot be bypassed.
  • The education system must dismantle inequality and be free of charge at all levels; furthermore, the voices of young people themselves must be heard in decision-making.