Make Jyväskylä the Best Student City in Finland! 

Elections are approaching! On April 13, 2025, Finland will elect representatives for municipal councils and regional councils. The elected representatives will decide how municipal and wellbeing services are organized. 

📅 Advance voting: April 2–8, 2025 

📅 Election day: Sunday, April 13, 2025, from 9 AM to 8 PM 

Students rely heavily on the city’s services. Affordable and comprehensive public transportation ensures accessibility. Zoning for student housing guarantees affordable living, while reasonably priced cultural and sports services support student well-being. Social and healthcare services must also consider students’ needs. 

Read more about JYY’s election themes: 

  1. Skilled professionals into jobs!
  2. Healthy students! 
  3. A good living environment! 
  4. Municipal and regional policy program (JYY & JAMKO) 

Save the Dates:

JYY’s Election Panel – March 18, 2025, at Ilokivi. JYY will organize a student election panel to question regional and municipal election candidates. The event can be followed in person at Ilokivi or via livestream.

Lining Up to Vote! – April 2, 2025 (Time TBD). Students will queue for the opening of the advance voting station at Jyväskylä City Library on April 2. Participants will receive JYY’s municipal and regional election overall badge! 

Election Street Takeover – April 10, 2025, at Kompassi. JYY will be at the election fair questioning municipal and regional election candidates. Join us!