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Mikko Almgren

A bridge-building voice from Kymenlaakso.

I entered politics because I want everyday life to run more smoothly and decision-making to be more humane. The best solutions are born by listening to people and understanding their real needs.

Christian Democrats of Finland • Southeast Finland electoral district

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Mikko Almgren with a guitar

Elevator pitch

What would I advance first in Parliament?

I am a city councillor from Kotka in Kymenlaakso. I am running for Parliament because I want to bring local-level experience into national decision-making and help build a Finland where everyday life works better, decisions are more humane and people can live a good life regardless of where they live.

Keywords

#Compulsory School Attendance#Homeschooling#Compulsory Education#Candidates#Candidate Introduction

Key points

  • Strengthening Finland and Kymenlaakso's vitality
  • Promoting employment and supporting entrepreneurship
  • Equal opportunities to learn and grow
  • Accessible and humane health and social services
  • Practical environmental responsibility alongside the economy

Election themes and values

Clear positions on the economy, education and services

Economy

Vitality, work and entrepreneurship

Finland's vitality must be strengthened for the long term. I want to promote employment, support entrepreneurship and ensure that regions facing structural change also have future prospects.

Short videos

Mikko's thoughts in short videos

Explore Mikko's thoughts from different angles through short videos. The videos are about one minute long.

Services

Accessible and humane services

Health and social services must be accessible and humane. Everyone should receive help when they need it and be treated with respect.

Care

Candidate positions

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Education is the foundation of society

We must invest in the quality of education because it shapes the opportunities of children and young people far into the future.

I want to secure sufficient resources for schools, strengthen appreciation for teachers' work and develop education for future needs.

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Candidate introduction

A councillor from Kotka and a constructive decision-maker

I am Mikko Almgren, a city councillor from Kotka in Kymenlaakso and a parliamentary candidate for the Christian Democrats of Finland. In the city council I have sought constructive solutions that bring different views together. For me, politics should be open, understandable and above all serve people.

Constructive work in Kotka City Council

Constructive work in Kotka City Council

In the city council I have looked for solutions that bring different perspectives together. I believe lasting results are achieved through cooperation.

Approachable and straightforward

Approachable and straightforward

It is important to me to stay in touch with people, listen to feedback and do politics openly. I want decision-making to feel understandable and people to be heard.

Candidate supporters

Why do people vote for me?

"Äänestän Mikkoa, koska hän kuuntelee ja etsii vaikeisiinkin asioihin selkeitä ratkaisuja."

Ismo Backman

Ekonomi, Kotka

"Mikko ymmärtää, että soten pitää näkyä ihmiselle nopeana apuna, ei vain hallinnon rakenteina."

Minna Sormunen

Kodinhoitaja, Kotka

"Tarvitsemme päättäjiä, jotka uskovat nuoriin ja koulutuksen voimaan. Siksi tuen Mikkoa."

Petri Railo

ATK-asiantuntija, Kotka

"Arvostan Mikossa sitkeyttä ja halua tehdä päätöksiä, jotka parantavat turvallista arkea."

Kristina Könönen

Terveystieteiden maisteri, Kotka

"Mikko puhuu koulutuksesta konkreettisesti, ei juhlapuheina. Siksi luotan hänen linjaansa."

Maaret Lommi

Kasvatustieteiden maistari, Kotka

"Yritysten arki tarvitsee selkeyttä ja ennakoitavuutta. Mikko ymmärtää tämän aidosti."

Jary Högnabba

ICT-Kehittäjä, Kotka

"Mikko kohtaa ihmiset kunnioittavasti ja kuuntelee. Se tekee hänestä vahvan ehdokkaan."

Tapio Sormunen

Eläkeläinen, Kotka

"Sote-keskustelussa Mikko puhuu olennaisesta: hoitoon pääsy, laatu ja ihmisen kokemus."

Mikaela Blomqvist-Lyytikäinen

Psykiatri, Kouvola

"Äänestän Mikkoa, koska hän kuuntelee ja etsii vaikeisiinkin asioihin selkeitä ratkaisuja."

Ismo Backman

Ekonomi, Kotka

"Mikko ymmärtää, että soten pitää näkyä ihmiselle nopeana apuna, ei vain hallinnon rakenteina."

Minna Sormunen

Kodinhoitaja, Kotka

"Tarvitsemme päättäjiä, jotka uskovat nuoriin ja koulutuksen voimaan. Siksi tuen Mikkoa."

Petri Railo

ATK-asiantuntija, Kotka

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13/09/2026

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