The National Coalition Party, currently led by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, is experiencing fierce competition for its leadership roles ahead of the party's congress scheduled for the first weekend of June in Jyväskylä. At least seven members of the Finnish Parliament are seeking one of the three available vice-chair positions, indicating a significant interest in the party's future direction. Notably, Orpo, who has been the leader for nearly a decade, does not face any challengers for re-election as chairman, suggesting his secure position within the party despite the contest for other leadership roles.

Among the candidates for the vice-chairmanship are current deputy chairs Antti Häkkänen, the Minister of Defence, and Karoliina Partanen, a member of parliament from Kuopio, both aiming for continued leadership roles. Additionally, Heikki Autto, chairman of the party council and a member from Lapland, has also thrown his hat into the ring. New faces such as Janne Jukkola, a first-term MP from Kokkola, are trying to raise their profiles in the competition, showcasing a mix of experience and fresh perspectives in the party.

The competition is notably fierce among representatives from the Uusimaa region, with at least three members, including Environment Minister Sari Multala, also aiming for a vice-chair role. Multala is seen as a strong candidate who was expected to have been elected last time but did not succeed. This upcoming congressional meeting will not only determine the leadership of the party but also signal its direction and strategy leading into the next parliamentary elections, making it a critical moment for the National Coalition Party's political future.