Name: Ida Flemmich
Year of birth: 1996
Municipality: Siuntio
Town: Siuntio
Title: Cultural Manager, Vice president for Swedish Youth of Finland

https://idaflemmich.fi

Member in:

Svenska Kvinnoförbundet
Svensk_Ungdom

Ida
Flemmich

Siuntio

"Because we need more young, driven and sound decision-makers"

Hi there! I'm Ida, a cultural manager currently working as a coordinator at the Electrotechnical Trade Association of Finland. In addition to my job, I am involved in both politics and theatre, as well as various kinds of board work. During my studies at Arcada in Helsinki, I became interested in higher education politics and after being a member of my student union, National Union of Students in Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences and the European Students’ Union, I decided to also become politically active outside of my studies. My first election was the Finnish Parliamentary elections in 2023, and I was elected vice president for Swedish Youth in spring 2024.

Important political topics

Culture and Leisure

Culture creates sociability and well-being and makes us human. Culture creates jobs, adds value and is valuable. And it is the task of local authorities to ensure that culture is accessible to all residents of the municipality, both young and old.
In recent years, the role of culture has been jeopardised and we as a society have forgotten its meaning. The role of culture is to educate and above all to entertain. Culture can be eye-opening but also harmonious. Art and culture are a very important part of society and we need to preserve it, keep it strong and vibrant and it should be accessible to all. By ensuring a cultural policy that supports diversity and a wide range of cultural offerings, we strengthen the well-being and welfare of the Finnish people.

Read more about our election platform ›

Municipal and urban vitality

I want to continue working for a welcoming municipality that actively welcomes new residents and businesses. We need sustainable investments and new thinking to develop the municipality into a viable and active municipality. For a vibrant municipal centre, we need more housing of different types to attract both young and old. We also need to ensure that local transport to and from Siuntio works as well as possible, so that it is possible to commute to and from work. The municipality should also be egalitarian, equal, and welcome everyone who wants to come and live and work in Siuntio, regardless of background or culture.

Read more about our election platform ›

The best schools

We need to invest in our education in Finland. We have a good foundation to have the best school in the world, but to reach that goal we need more resources to develop. Students today need more and more support in school, which requires more adults in the classroom. We also need to bring back traditional learning materials, to help students with their concentration and a safe learning environment. However, this does not mean abandoning digital tools altogether, as pupils also need to learn how to use them both in class and in their free time.
Second and third level education already has a functioning dual model, but we need to ensure that these models are equal to each other, that students have the opportunity to continue their studies regardless of their first programme. Everyone has the right to a quality and safe education.

Read more about our election platform ›

Candidate's answers in election machine

1 / 11

Early childhood education should be free for everyone.

Completely of the same opinion
Partially of the same opinion
Partially of a different opinion
Completely of a different opinion

2 / 11

Schools should prioritize traditional textbooks over digital learning materials.

Completely of the same opinion
Partially of the same opinion
Partially of a different opinion
Completely of a different opinion

Traditional learning materials should return to schools more widely, but this does not mean that digital learning materials should be abandoned altogether. It is important that children are exposed to and learn to use digital tools at a young age and in a safe environment.

3 / 11

One of the municipality’s most important tasks is to invest in sports facilities and opportunities for exercise and recreation.

Completely of the same opinion
Partially of the same opinion
Partially of a different opinion
Completely of a different opinion

It is important that the municipality invests in sports facilities and exercise and recreation opportunities that benefit all residents.

4 / 11

It is important to provide all residents with equal opportunities for cultural activities.

Completely of the same opinion
Partially of the same opinion
Partially of a different opinion
Completely of a different opinion

5 / 11

The municipality should introduce or improve opportunities for residents to influence how municipal funds are used through participatory budgeting.

Completely of the same opinion
Partially of the same opinion
Partially of a different opinion
Completely of a different opinion

6 / 11

The municipality should invest in public transportation.

Completely of the same opinion
Partially of the same opinion
Partially of a different opinion
Completely of a different opinion

7 / 11

It should be possible to be a resident in more than one municipality, for example, through digital municipal citizenship.

Completely of the same opinion
Partially of the same opinion
Partially of a different opinion
Completely of a different opinion

8 / 11

The municipality should better facilitate the expansion of renewable energy, such as solar and wind power.

Completely of the same opinion
Partially of the same opinion
Partially of a different opinion
Completely of a different opinion

Renewable energy reduces dependence on fossil fuels and is an important part of promoting the green transition. However, local residents and landscapes must be taken into account when developing energy facilities.

9 / 11

The municipality should mix more housing types in planning than is currently the case.

Completely of the same opinion
Partially of the same opinion
Partially of a different opinion
Completely of a different opinion

10 / 11

The municipality should introduce anonymous recruitment.

Completely of the same opinion
Partially of the same opinion
Partially of a different opinion
Completely of a different opinion

11 / 11

If you could give a superpower to your future political leader, what would it be?

The ability to instantly purify the environment and stop climate change.
Invisibility to reveal and combat corruption at all levels.
Time travel to correct historical mistakes and improve the future.
Infinite wisdom to make perfect decisions on all political matters.
+ Show all