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Finns Party proposes 9 billion euro savings plan

Finns Party budget cuts tax reform Finnish politics social security

The Finns Party has unveiled a comprehensive 9 billion euro savings and tax reform proposal for the upcoming government term. The plan includes 8 billion euros in direct tax savings and 1 billion euros in new tax measures, such as a data center tax, taxing tax-free foundations, and a new banking tax concept. Additionally, the party seeks a one-time saving of 1 billion euros by abolishing Sitra.

Administrative cuts totaling 1.3 billion euros are proposed, which could be achieved by not filling roles left by retirees. The proposal includes the dissolution of the Ministry of the Environment, the Finnish National Agency for Education, and the Natural Resources Institute Finland. The party also advocates for making social security based on citizenship.

Opposition figures have criticized the plan. Green Party MP Inka Hopsu described the proposals as radical and populist, warning they could undermine international development cooperation and human rights. Former Minister of Health and Social Services Aino-Kaisa Pekonen argued the cuts would dismantle the welfare state, potentially leading to the layoffs of thousands of nurses and teachers while increasing unemployment.

Entities

Aino-Kaisa Pekonen · Finns Party · Inka Hopsu · Jani Mäkelä · Riikka Purra

Claims

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  • [DISPUTED] The proposal includes a data center tax and a new banking tax concept. www.maaseuduntulevaisuus.fi
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Aino-Kaisa Pekonen stated the cuts could lead to the layoffs of thousands of nurses and teachers. vasemmisto.fi
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The plan includes 8 billion euros in direct tax savings. www.maaseuduntulevaisuus.fi
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The party proposes abolishing Sitra to achieve 1 billion euros in savings. www.maaseuduntulevaisuus.fi
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Finns Party proposes a total savings package of 9 billion euros. www.maaseuduntulevaisuus.fi
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The plan calls for 1.3 billion euros in savings from state administration. www.maaseuduntulevaisuus.fi · www.sttinfo.fi
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The proposal includes the dissolution of the Ministry of the Environment. www.sttinfo.fi
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Inka Hopsu claimed the proposals would lead to the end of development cooperation except for aid to Ukraine. www.sttinfo.fi
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The Finns Party proposes saving €1.62 billion from the pension system. blogit.perussuomalaiset.fi
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The party proposes savings of up to €690 million regarding immigrant costs. blogit.perussuomalaiset.fi
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The party proposes an index brake on wellbeing services county funding for 2028–2031.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Pension accumulation from studies and unemployment periods would be removed starting in 2029.

Sources

Perussuomalaisten säästölista ei pelasta Suomea vararikolta - Perussuomalaisten Blogisivusto [blogit.perussuomalaiset.fi]
Perussuomalaiset leikkaisi sosiaaliturvasta, eläkkeistä ja maahanmuutosta [www.kaleva.fi]
Rohkeutta vai typeryyttä? Näin paljon perussuomalaisten eläkejarru voisi viedä senioreilta euroja [demokraatti.fi]
Anders Adlercreutz avautuu PS:n ehdotuksista – ”Todella vaarallista” [www.iltalehti.fi]
Perussuomalaisten lakkautuslista on pitkä − 9 miljardin euron säästöt veisivät työt monilta [www.maaseuduntulevaisuus.fi]
Vihreiden Hopsu perussuomalaisten leikkauslistasta: ”Suomen alasajo sellaisena kuin Suomen tunnemme” | Vihreät - De Gröna [www.sttinfo.fi]
Aino-Kaisa Pekonen: Perussuomalaisten leikkauslista johtaisi tuhansien hoitajien ja opettajien irtisanomisiin [vasemmisto.fi]