Clear News | Thursday 3.9.2026

Party support. European security. Education level. Weather forecast.

Party support

First, news about politics.

Yle has again asked Finns which party they support.

The most popular party is still the Social Democratic Party (SDP), but its support has decreased slightly.

The SDP is an opposition party, meaning it is not in the government.

The second most popular party is the National Coalition Party and the third most popular party is the Finns Party. They are the governing parties.

The fourth most popular party is the Center Party. It is not in the government.

Support for the Finns Party and the Center Party has increased slightly.

Yle has again asked Finns which party they support.

The biggest gainer is the Left Alliance. Its support has increased the most.

The Left Alliance is the fifth most popular party. The Left Alliance is not in the government.

Now news about European security.

Finland and other European countries are concerned about Russia’s actions.

A drone carrying explosives was found at Leipzig Airport in Germany in August. Germany says the drone was sent by Russia.

Russia denies the accusation.

Finland supports Germany.

Prime Minister Petteri Orpo says the matter is serious.

President Alexander Stubb also says that Finland supports Germany.

Finland and other European countries are concerned about Russia’s actions because an explosive drone was found at a German airport.

The Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Russian ambassador for questioning over the incident.

The EU and Sweden are also inviting a Russian representative for an interview.

Finally, news about youth education.

The educational level of Finnish young adults is no longer increasing.

For example, Estonia and Sweden have overtaken Finland in higher education.

The Finnish Institute for Economic Research Etla warns that this could harm the Finnish economy.

Etla researcher Aino Kalmbach says that there have been too few study places at universities. There are many more applicants.

Many young people apply for a study place multiple times and have to wait in line.

The educational level of Finnish young adults is no longer increasing because there are too few study places.

Still a weather forecast.

There will be rain or showers, especially in the north and east.

In the west, it is mostly dry, meaning it doesn’t rain.

The temperature in the south is around 20 degrees Celsius. In the north, the lowest temperature is around 10 degrees Celsius.