RESLIDE — The resilience of liberal democracy in Finland

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RESLIDE examines the strength and stability of liberal democracy in Finland and develops evidence-based solutions to safeguard it. The project is funded by ‪the Strategic Research Council.

Inga Saikkonen says: “Comparing the assessments of citizens, politicians and civil servants offers valuable insights into the strengths and vulnerabilities of Finland’s democracy.”
Sitaattikuva, jossa Salomo Hirvonen ja Janne Tukiainen toteavat: “Edulliset ja helposti laajennettavat toimet voivat vahvistaa demokratiaa juuri siellä, missä se on hauraimmillaan.”
Researchers stand in front of the FIIA logo, with Catherine de Vries in the middle.
A roll-up banner for the Finnish Political Science Association in a lecture room.
Researchers sit at a restaurant table and look at the camera.
A quote by Åsa von Schoultz, RESLIDE consortium leader and Sara Perkkiö, consortium coordinator: "In a world where democratic decline is the norm rather than the exception, strengthening resilience is no longer optional – it is essential."
A quote by Sanna Salo, Ville Sinkkonen, Maria Lindén, Sinikukka Saari & Juha Jokela: "The distinction between insiders and outsiders in terms of allegiance to liberal democracy and the liberal international order is rapidly becoming blurred."
A quote by Ville Sinkkonen, Leading Researcher, FIIA and Sanna Salo, Senior Research Fellow, FIIA: "The resilience of Europe’s democracy will be measured by its ability to prop up the security and socio-economic foundations of the European project."
A quote from Sanna Salo, Senior Research Fellow at FIIA: "A more nuanced understanding of what is, and is not, democracy would serve not only public debate and scholarly work, but the actual evolution of our existing democracies." and a photo of Sanna smiling.
A quote by Sanna Salo, Senior Research Fellow from FIIA: "With the US withdrawing, space has opened up for the European Union to strenghten its role as promoter of liberal democratic values and protector of the liberal international order." Under the quote, a portrait of Sanna.
RESLIDE project Kickoff 2025. Audience and Åsa von Schoultz on stage.
On the picture there is a text RESLIDE Kickoff: The Resilience of Liberal Democracy in Finland. 19.8.2024 9.00 - 11.00. Tiedekulma/Think Corner Stage.