Politics
The Finnish government has introduced a legislative change allowing jobseekers aged 25 and over to pursue open university studies without losing their unemployment benefits. The amendment, announced by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, applies to studies that began on or after 1 July at universities, universities of applied
Politics
Finland will introduce a citizenship test at the beginning of 2027, marking the final stage of a broader reform of the Citizenship Act. The test, approved by the President of the Republic on 16 June, will assess applicants' knowledge of Finnish society, its fundamental principles, and key legislation (Finnish
Politics
The Finnish government is implementing significant cuts to state funding for social welfare and health organizations, reducing next year’s budget by €84 million. The Funding Centre for Social Welfare and Health Organizations (STEA) announced on Monday that organizations will receive approximately €190 million in 2025, down from €274 million
Politics
The Prime Minister’s Office has appointed Päivi Anttikoski as Communications Director of its newly established Communications Unit. Anttikoski will transition from her current role as Media Director at SOK, where she has been responsible for corporate communications. She previously served as Communications Director at the Prime Minister’s Office
Economy
The Ministry of Finance has decided to launch financial assessment procedures for the wellbeing services counties of South Ostrobothnia, South Karelia, and Kymenlaakso. The decision follows an official evaluation based on financial data, as reported by Ilta-Sanomat.
Crime
The prosecutor has decided not to press charges against Teemu Torssonen, 45, a former Jyväskylä city councillor, in a case involving suspicions of human trafficking and assault spanning over a decade. The decision, issued on 12 June, concludes a lengthy preliminary investigation into allegations that Torssonen subjected his former common-
Economy
Finland’s economy is experiencing a gradual recovery, with growth in 2025 revised upward to 0.8%—significantly higher than the previously estimated 0.2%—according to refined preliminary data from Statistics Finland (Yle). The Ministry of Finance (MoF) projects growth to reach 0.8% this year, though the outlook
Politics
Social Security Minister Sanni Grahn-Laasonen (National Coalition Party, NCP) will today begin family leave from her ministerial duties. She will be temporarily replaced by NCP Member of Parliament and varatuomari Karoliina Partanen, Yle reports. The transition will take place during the President of the Republic’s presentation. Following the
Economy
Finland’s long-running trade policy magazine Kauppapolitiikka will release its final issue in June 2026, marking the end of a 93-year publication history, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs has announced. The magazine, which began in 1933 as a platform for economic and trade updates, will cease operations as
Crime
Finnish Member of Parliament Jarno Limnéll (National Coalition Party) was assaulted and robbed in Santiago, Chile, on Sunday. Limnéll reported that two necklaces and a bracelet were stolen during the incident, describing the experience as deeply unsettling. "I must say that my heart has been pounding quite a bit
Society
The City of Espoo is appealing to the Administrative Court against a decision by the Non-Discrimination and Equality Board regarding the so-called Suvivirsi case. The dispute centers on allegations of discrimination during a school’s spring celebration, where the song Suvivirsi was performed. In May, the Board ruled
Politics
Laura Huhtasaari, a prominent Finns Party Member of Parliament from Satakunta, will not seek re-election in the 2027 parliamentary elections, citing personal reasons. Satakunnan Kansa (via Länsi-Suomi) reports that Huhtasaari, currently serving her third term, will leave parliamentary work after the current electoral period concludes. Her departure is