The Kasnäs-manifesto 

Svenska folkpartiet - Suomen ruotsalainen kansanpuolue

Thesis 1
We are the liberal party of Finland, with a strong Nordic and European dimension. Our liberalism builds on respect for humankind, the freedoms and rights of individuals, gender equality, and social and global responsibility.

Thesis 2
We support welfare that is built on humanity and solidarity and that meets the need for secure and individual choices. We emphasize the responsibility of individuals for themselves and for others. Prosperity is created in interplay between public services, the third sector, active citizens, and private initiatives.

Thesis 3
Language is a resource. Bilingualism is a national factor of success that requires a robust knowledge of swedish. Bilingualism also has to be combined with a respect for all mother tongues and all cultures in Finland. We strive for society to guarantee functioning services in both national languages – Swedish and Finnish. We are deeply committed to the Åland Islands and to defending their autonomy.

Thesis 4
We are a party of cultures and welcome immigration to our country – not because it is easy, but because we want to. Successful integration enables new citizens to become a natural part of society, the labour market, and the political life of Finland.

Thesis 5
We are the party for education and culture. We want to invest in education, because a skilled population constitutes the basis for prosperity and international competitiveness. Cultural heritage and a changeable milieu create a vibrant culture. The Finland of tomorrow is built on this foundation.

Thesis 6
We are the party for entrepreneurs, striving to improve the conditions for entrepreneurship in our country. This creates well-being and increased employment. Finland needs flourishing and profitable businesses.

Thesis 7
We take responsibility for our local environment and for the Baltic Sea. We want to solve the global environment problems and create a cleaner world. The solutions are found in environmental awareness, innovations, and ecological economy. Our future is to develop sustainably.

Thesis 8
We are a political citizens’ movement. The prosperous Finland needs its national movements. Voluntary commitment creates community and quality of life. Culture, sports, local activities, and associations strengthen identity and serve an important purpose in our society. There must be room and time for voluntary activities in life.

Thesis 9
We are the party for the countryside as well as cities. Prospering primary industries and functioning societal services create the basis for a thriving countryside. In the ever more urbanized world in which we live the services that society provides need to give more consideration to individual needs. The Finland of tomorrow needs countryside and archipelago as well as towns and cities.

Thesis 10
We shall be a growing party with a clear vision that forms the Finland of tomorrow and assumes responsibility for it. We shall with open minds seek new ways of working to reach our goals. By being proactive we can be more in favour and less against.
 

If SPP can fullfill meet these theses we can becoma a ten percent party. Kasnäs is only the beginning of the process.