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Relationship of science and politics
There is strong public support in Finland for using science as a tool in political decision-making. More than four in five respondents thought it was good that researchers take part in public debate and make recommendations to steer decision-making. Almost as many took the view that political decision-making should be based on science and research evidence.
The dividing line between science and politics was nonetheless considered important. The majority of respondents accepted the statement that scientists should not get involved in politics. The influence of politics on scientists’ opinions was another cause for concern.
