The Kallio III cabinet was the 14th government of Finland, headed by Prime Minister Kyösti Kallio of the Agrarian League (Maalaisliitto). It was in office from 31 March 1925 until 13 December 1926. The cabinet succeeded the Kallio II cabinet and was followed by the Tanner I cabinet.
Composition and political context
- Prime Minister: Kyösti Kallio (Agrarian League)
- Coalition parties: The cabinet was formed primarily by the Agrarian League, operating as a minority government that relied on parliamentary support from other parties, notably the National Coalition Party (Kansallinen Kokoomus) and, intermittently, the Social Democratic Party.
- Number of ministers: The cabinet comprised 12 ministers, covering the standard portfolios of finance, foreign affairs, interior, justice, education, defence, agriculture, commerce, and public works.
Key actions and policies
- Economic policy: The government pursued agricultural reforms aimed at improving the profitability of small farms, a central concern of the Agrarian League.
- Foreign affairs: The cabinet continued Finland’s policy of neutrality while maintaining diplomatic relations with neighboring Soviet Russia and the United Kingdom.
- Social legislation: Limited social welfare measures were introduced, including modest extensions to unemployment benefits and workers’ compensation.
End of term
The Kallio III cabinet resigned after losing a confidence vote in the Parliament on 13 December 1926, leading to the formation of the subsequent Tanner I cabinet under Prime Minister Väinö Tanner of the Social Democratic Party.
Note: The above information reflects established historical records of the Kallio III cabinet; where specific details are unavailable or uncertain, they have been omitted to avoid speculation.