Parliament of the Åland State
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Parliament of the Åland State | ||
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Speaker | Vacant | |
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Börkö Blue House |
The Parliament of the Åland State is the legislure of the Åland State. Parliament was established when the second draft of the constitution was signed.
History
The parliament was established when the second draft of the constitution was signed. The Åland Party led by Axel Himberg and the Finnish Party led by Wilmer Himberg are the two parties in the first Parliament of the Åland State.
Structure
The Parliament is led by the speaker of parliament who is the vice president, after the election on 28 February 2024 the vice president of the winning president will become the speaker of parliament.
Legislative Powers
Parliament can veto any laws or policies that the preisdent signs if half of parliament votes for it. Parlimament votes for trade deals and allicances that the president signs. Parlaiment can hold an emergency vote to veto a declaration of war passed by the president. Parliament can not veto executive orders from the president.