Economist Calls for Cross-Party “Unemployment Brake” in Finland
An unemployment brake could give Finland a new way to tackle long-term joblessness, economist and former Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment under-secretary of state Elina Pylkkanen says, arguing that the country needs a cross-party agreement on employment alongside its efforts to control public debt. Pylkkanen made the proposal on Yle’s Politiikkaradio programme on Wednesday, […]
Finland’s economy set to grow faster as public debt continues to climb
Finland’s economy is expected to grow faster over the next three years, but the stronger recovery will not be enough to repair the country’s strained public finances, according to a new forecast from the Ministry of Finance. The ministry projects gross domestic product to expand by 1.6 per cent in 2026, followed by growth of […]
Finland Stands Alone at the Top of Europe’s Worst Unemployment Rate Table
Finland unemployment rate reached 10.5% in July, leaving the country with the highest rate in the euro area and the highest among EU countries with monthly unemployment data available, according to figures published by Eurostat. The Finnish rate was unchanged from June and remained far above the euro-area average of 6.4%. Spain recorded the second-highest […]
More Finns Now Work for Income Instead of Personal Fulfilment, New Survey Shows
Finns work for income more than personal fulfilment, according to a new national survey, reflecting a steady change in how many people view their careers and daily lives. For a growing number of people in Finland, a job is no longer the centre of life. Instead, it is becoming a practical way to pay the […]
Finland Job Vacancies Drop 15 Percent as Hiring Weakens Across Sectors
Finland job vacancies declined sharply in the first quarter of 2026, showing a clear slowdown in hiring activity across the country. New figures from Statistics Finland show that employers reduced recruitment across both public institutions and private companies as labour demand softened. At the start of March 2026, there were 48,600 open positions in Finland. […]
Finland Unemployment Rate Hits Highest Level in the Whole of Europe
Finland unemployment rate has climbed to the highest level in the European Union, marking a rare and uncomfortable position for a country long associated with labour market stability. According to newly released Eurostat figures, Finland recorded a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 10.6 percent in November 2025. This places the country ahead of Spain, which […]
Immigrant women in Finland face worsening climate and job barriers
Immigrant women in Finland are reporting that the social climate and job opportunities have become harder in recent years. A new survey by E2 Tutkimus found that more than half of the respondents, 52 percent, felt the societal atmosphere had worsened for immigrants, while only 22 percent believed the situation had improved. Economic pressures, rising […]