Analysis: The National Coalition Party is now paying the price for the government's reforms and cuts
The support for Finland's National Coalition Party has dropped to its lowest point in over five years, reflecting public dissatisfaction with recent government reforms and spending cuts.
Recent polling indicates that the approval rating for Finland's National Coalition Party (Kokoomus) has fallen to 17.9%, marking its lowest level in more than five years according to a study commissioned by Yle from Taloustutkimus. This decline of 0.9 percentage points from previous measurements comes as the party grapples with the fallout from government reforms and spending cuts that have fostered public discontent. The polling data also highlights a broader trend where the party's support has dipped below 18% for the first time since December 2020, just after the party suffered a poor electoral performance and was relegated to opposition.