Unlike most other EU states, Finland has an option of putting the bailout to a vote:
Opinion polls suggest the True Finns have nearly quadrupled in popularity since the last election though they are unlikely to enter government.
Analysts see mainstream parties taking a harder line on the EU as a result.
Unlike other eurozone states, Finland can put requests for bail-out funds to a majority vote in parliament.
Since any bail-out must be approved unanimously by all 17 eurozone members, a hostile Finnish government could theoretically veto it.
The outcome of Sunday’s election may affect EU plans to shore up Portugal as well as impacting on stability in debt markets.
