The government’s partners will meet next week to determine the path of the economy caused by the pandemic over the government’s last two years. prime minister Sanna MarinThe government is expected to announce plans to improve employment and balance public finances.
The government has said it wants to reverse the growth in public debt by the end of the decade. However, the ruling parties do not agree on how this goal will be achieved.
Left-wing parties have stressed that cutting spending too early could jeopardize early signs of growth.
In 2022, the government is expected to return to its normal budgetary framework – the level of expenditure outlined at the beginning of the parliamentary term. This is likely to involve the use of expenditure earmarked for 2022 or 2023. The government must also find out how the state gambling monopoly Veikkaus can cover the funding gap of EUR 300 million for NGOs and pay the costs related to the health care reform Sote.
Last year, Veikkaus announced that it would cut more than 3,000 slot machines from its network after public criticism of addictive games and questionable marketing campaigns.
Most governing parties have said they believe it is possible to add about 20,000 to 30,000 people to the workforce. Unemployment is another stubborn problem facing the government. It has not been easy for coalition partners to find a common position on reforming income-related unemployment benefits.
The Ministry of Central and Finance wants to adjust income-related benefits to match the length of the career. The Greens and the Swedish People’s Party are also in favor of restoring income-related unemployment benefits. The Social Democrats have since said they are willing to look at different options for amazing benefits, as long as the changes are made fairly and without major cuts.