Formal negotiations to establish new government kick off in Finland

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Formal negotiations to establish new government kick off in Finland

STORY: Formal negotiations to establish new government kick off in Finland DATELINE: May 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: Helsinki CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Petteri Orpo addressing the press 2. various of street views in Helsinki STORYLINE: Formal negotiations to establish a new government started on Tuesday at the historic House of the Estates building in Helsinki. Led by Petteri Orpo of the National Coalition Party (NCP), the discussions will involve representatives from the NCP, the Finns Party, the Swedish People's Party, and the Christian Democrats. The primary objective is to reach a consensus on a viable government program that will shape Finnish politics for the next four years. Anticipated areas of intense debate among the parties include reductions in public spending, immigration policies, as well as climate and EU-related matters. According to Orpo, a cabinet could be formed in early June. In the April parliamentary election, the National Coalition Party emerged as the la

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