Finns Party pulls ahead of NCP in new Yle poll
The last time the Finns Party was more popular than the NCP was at the beginning of this decade, when both were in the opposition.
In a recent Yle poll, the Finns Party has overtaken the NCP (National Coalition Party) to become the second most popular political party in Finland, according to research firm Taloustutkimus. The Social Democrats (SDP) continue to maintain a significant lead, but their support has slightly decreased. The NCP's support has hit its lowest point since the end of 2020.
Taloustutkimus chief researcher, Tuomo Turja, explained that voters are gravitating towards the Finns Party, which is gaining traction among those unsure of their preferred party. Notably, the NCP faces a growing challenge in retaining female support, with only 12.1% of female voters backing the party. If only female votes were considered, the NCP would no longer be a major party.
The SDP, however, remains popular among women, with 27% support. The Left Alliance has also made gains, especially among female voters, who now favor them over the SDP. The Centre Party, previously a strong opposition, now holds around 13% support, putting them behind the Finns Party.
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