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Finland's right‑wing Finns Party has unveiled a proposal to slash pension indexation, targeting €8 billion in savings while exempting low‑income pensions. The Social Democratic Party’s Antti Lindtman called the move an unacceptable attack on retirees.
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Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has rejected the Finns Party's call for a gasoline subsidy, warning that the demand threatens the stability of the governing coalition. The dispute highlights a growing rift between fiscal prudence and populist pressure in Helsinki.
Business
Finland's parliament approved legislation limiting new data‑centre construction to the country's western region to safeguard its electricity supply. The measure follows mounting concerns over the sector's soaring power consumption and has sparked protests against major tech firms.
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A government plan to increase the statutory retirement age to 70 has ignited a political showdown in Finland. Prime Minister Petri Orpo calls the measure unrealistic, while parliamentarians examine its impact on pensioners and families in poverty.
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Police and the Finnish Defence Forces carried out a coordinated operation in the town of Virolahti, close to the Russian border, on Tuesday. Authorities provided no details, prompting speculation about security concerns amid heightened regional tensions.
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Finnish military intelligence says Russia may be planning sabotage operations on Finnish soil, heightening security concerns amid regional tensions. The alert coincides with Finland’s €50 million loan to Ukraine and similar sabotage warnings from Estonia.
World
The Finnish Eduskunta will hold a debate on the future of MP Timo Vornanen following accusations that he was involved in a shooting incident. The proceeding will test parliamentary disciplinary mechanisms and could set a precedent for handling alleged crimes by lawmakers.
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Finance Minister Riikka Purra hailed the latest employment statistics as a key achievement, but opposition parties responded with sharp criticism. The exchange highlights growing tension within the coalition government over economic messaging.