According to Iltalehti's sources, Finland may soon announce the new national conciliator, with unions potentially finalizing a candidate within the week. The decision-making process seems to be moving quickly, with the possibility of the employers' side also engaging in discussions about the appointment. Although there are hints of a potentially longer selection process, these have not been widely emphasized.

Nikolas Elomaa, a law graduate favored by the Central Organisation of Finnish Trade Unions (SAK), is reported to be a strong candidate for the role. Previously, Finnish media outlets like Helsingin Sanomat and Suomen Kuvalehti had already indicated that Elomaa is seen as a leading choice for the position of the national conciliator. According to current information from Iltalehti, it appears that this assessment has not changed, and Elomaa is still viewed as a highly probable nominee.

The national conciliator is appointed by the government, and it is expected that the Minister of Labor will propose a candidate aligned with the preferences of labor market organizations. Given the backing of significant unions, Elomaa's nomination seems likely to proceed without considerable resistance from other potential candidates, representing a strategic alignment between labor interests and governmental appointments.