Tag: Annika Saarikko
Purra: Living on benefits too easy for immigrants, not Finns
On Monday, he confirmed to the daily newspaper that he was specifically referring to immigrants. “As my answer to the open question of the voting guides suggests, I was talking about immigrants. An immigrant can become part of the welfare system and social security with a maximum of 700 euros, he said. “The labor productivity […]
HS: Finland’s biggest parties are against major spending cuts, tax increases raised by the ministry
As public finance structures were created at a time of more favorable demographic and economic development, it argued that the financial base is no longer sufficient to support all public sector tasks. The Center, the Basic Finns, the Greens, the Left Alliance, the Kokoomus and the SDP thanked the ministry’s officials for their work, but […]
Center leaders deny anonymous rumors about minister Lintilä’s alcohol use
The Minister of Finance and the chairperson of the Center Annika Saarikko dismissed the rumors about Minister of Economy Mika Lintilä’s alcohol consumption as “brutal and anonymous”.
The Sámi Council Act failed due to political will, not content: the Sámi council chairman
In his Finnish text, Juuso explains the work of the legal committee and the Sámi Council’s negotiation work in the parliament across party lines. “It is important that everyone knows the twists and turns of the law reform process,” Juuso said. The twists and turns of the Sámi Council Act have also received significant attention […]
Purra of the Basic Finns is the only party leader who is ready to postpone the goal of carbon neutrality
“Threshold Questions [for coalition co-operation] will naturally be resolved in the negotiation phase, he answered the question whether the opposition party could join the government coalition committed to the current goal. He also expressed opposition to the idea of taking action to meet the EU Biodiversity Strategy and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework’s goal of […]
The Minister of Finance warns of an annual deficit of 10 billion euros
At the end of January, Finland’s national debt was around 144 billion euros, which Finance Minister Annika Saarikko (Cen) says is the responsibility of all parties.
The trade reform clarifies the committee despite the opposition of the center and basic Finns
He added that the change requires that a person who changes their legal gender marker for the first time cannot do so until at least a year has passed since the previous change, unless there is a special reason for the change. Päivälehti pointed out that one of the key parts of the bill is […]
The experts rejected Saariko’s idea of restoring the mortgage interest deduction
– The back and forth changes also confuse the tax system, he said. The mortgage interest tax deduction was completely removed at the beginning of this year after years of gradual phase-out. Last year, Finnish households were allowed to deduct a maximum of five percent of their interest in their taxes. Finance Minister Annika Saarikko […]
Orpo marvels at the “incomprehensible” variation in carbon sink calculations
“I find it completely incomprehensible that these carbon sink calculations can vary so much. And then people run after them and suddenly start jumping to conclusions. It shouldn’t be like this, he argued in the election debate hosted by the Central Association of Rural Futures and Agricultural Producers and Forest Owners (MTK). “We need to […]
The Finnish government is taking an inch forward in support systems for agriculture and healthcare
The package is currently being considered by ministerial assistants so that a decision could be made as part of the supplementary budget proposal, which is to be presented to the parliament at the end of January. Minister of Family and Social Affairs Krista Kiuru (SDP) proposed at the end of last year that 700 million […]
The Bank of Finland reiterates its concern about household debt amid rising interest rates
With the European Central Bank (ECB) announcing that it plans to continue tightening monetary policy to curb inflation this year, interest rates could rise to close to four percent by summer. Marja NykänenThe vice-chairman of the board of the Bank of Finland stated to Helsingin Sanomat on Thursday that household debt servicing costs have risen […]
The Social Democrats propose a price ceiling for electricity, which surprises other parties
SDP estimates that the costs of the ceiling limit could be covered with the proceeds of the windfall tax imposed on the excess income of energy companies. The tax, which is being prepared by the Ministry of Finance, is expected to generate approximately EUR 0.5–1.3 billion in revenue starting in 2024. The proposal raised eyebrows […]
The center appoints Savola as temporary defense minister
On Thursday, the center’s governing bodies confirmed Savola as a candidate for deputy minister. the Treasury minister Annika SaarikkoThe leader of the Center Party proposed it on Tuesday Mika Lintilä (The center) has two ministerial portfolios – minister of defense and minister of economy – during Kaikkonen’s vacation. Savola, who is a member of the […]
STT: Kaikkonen is making history with his long paternity leave
“That’s what I want to do too.” Antti and Janika Kaikkonen they have two young sons, one two years old and the other six months old. Janika Kaikkonen will start her new position as Bayer’s PR director on January 1, 2023. Kaikkonen reminded that his ministerial duties have led to numerous long working hours and […]
The center’s tricks froze the discussions on agricultural subsidies, the decision was postponed until next year
Helsingin Sanomat wrote on Wednesday, referring to sources connected to the government, that the ruling coalition could return to the negotiating table after it has overcome its internal crisis of confidence sparked by the actions of the center. However, it is more likely that the negotiations will move to mid-January. prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) […]
Marin: The Finnish government does not tolerate new secessions
The center sided with the opposition parties on Wednesday as lawmakers voted on various parts of the nature conservation bill, ensuring the removal of sections on vulnerable habitats and aquatic habitats. The members of Parliament will vote on the issue in its entirety on Monday. Marin stated before the vote that the five ruling parties […]
Scientist: The Center’s decision on the Nature Conservation Act is based on incorrect figures
Halme considers Talvitie’s calculation, according to which two million hectares of natural habitats would be classified as vulnerable according to the nature conservation law introduced by the government, to be incorrect. According to calculations, about three quarters of the entire land area are forest habitat types. The center used the calculation as a justification at […]
Marin repeats that he demands 700 million euros to deal with the backlog in healthcare
However, the Finnish government did not reach an agreement on such a budget allocation in its budget session in September. Funding for managing the backlog should therefore be captured by cutting other expenses, taking out additional loans or deliberately exceeding the state’s spending limits, Finance Minister Annika Saarikko (centre). He simply doesn’t have the budget […]
The Finnish government rejects almost all proposals that cause disagreement
Proposals were or will be presented to the Parliament to reform the financing of social and health services, to promote the use of biofuels, and to reform the Sámi assemblies. The government had promised to submit all new bills to parliament by yesterday to ensure that they can be processed by the end of the […]
Marin: The Sámi parliament’s bill will be submitted this week
The center responded to the announcement immediately, filing the bill in the previous two government meetings, in an effort to postpone the project until the next election term. Eva KalliThe chairman of the Center parliamentary group expressed his dissatisfaction with the Prime Minister’s actions. “We don’t think this is a good way to go about […]
Marin: Finland can vote against the restoration law if its interests are not protected
prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) said on Wednesday that Finland has one position on the matter. wrote Helsingin sanomat newspaper. “The Return Act has an important purpose, but the proposal cannot be accepted without key changes,” he said in Parliament House. “If Finland’s general interests are not realized, Finland can vote against the law.” “The […]
The support of Finland’s largest parties is falling in YLE’s recent survey
The ruling party is still the second most popular party in the country and improving on its vote share in the previous parliamentary elections (17.7%). The popularity of the coalition, on the other hand, fell by 0.3 points to 23.9 percent, but remains firmly in pole position ahead of the April 2 parliamentary elections. The […]
An official of the Ministry of Finance is worried about the government’s tax proposals
Helsingin Sanomat emphasized that it is unusual for a key person to publicly comment on government proposals. Also the Minister of Finance Annika Saarikko (Keski) considered last week that the government should withdraw the proposals and added that he appreciates the importance of the proposals for the left-wing parties in the government coalition. His assessment […]
Marin: Finland could vote against the EU return regulation
The European Union proposes, for example, that at least 20 percent of the land and sea areas in the 27-country bloc be returned to their natural state by 2030. The question of the utilization of forest resources has revealed a deep division between the Center and the Green Alliance. On Friday, the Parliament’s trade committee […]
Interest in Finnish government bonds is rising rapidly, emphasizes OP’s director
“Everyone should finally understand that the increasing indebtedness of the Finnish state must be stopped, or else the next crisis we face will be a sovereign debt crisis,” he stressed. The government’s debt burden has grown rapidly in recent years, from around 106 billion euros at the end of 2019 to 135.7 billion euros at […]
Marin: The leaders of the Finnish parliamentary parties will soon meet on the side of the border fence
The Border Guard Service stated in September that, in its opinion, 130–260 kilometers of the more than 1,300 km border should be fenced off, primarily in the vicinity of the border crossing points. The estimated price tag of the project would be “a few hundred million euros” and it will take three to four years […]
Saarikko denies Marini’s obvious criticism of the central bank as unfounded
the Treasury minister Annika Saarikko (Centre) on Monday denied the criticism leveled at the central bank as groundless, reports YLE. He felt that central banks would face even more criticism if they had decided not to take action to curb inflation, which is one of their core tasks. The ECB’s task is to keep inflation […]
Finnish politicians rob places at many levels of government as a threat to consumer protection, says think tank
Libera emphasized published report Last week, almost 80 percent of all candidates and 77 percent of successful candidates in the provincial elections held at the beginning of the year had at least one other political mandate before the elections. The majority of MPs also have a seat in the municipal council (86%) and the provincial […]
The Finnish government defines strict conditions for energy company loans
“It is clear that even in such an uncertain situation, where we do not know whether companies will come to the government’s loan desk, it is very unlikely that we will prepare to grant a loan of 10 billion euros.” Teppo Koivistofinancial director of the Ministry of Finance, was quoted saying from YLE. However, if […]
The Finnish government offers loans and guarantees of up to 10 billion euros to electricity producers
The system would be valid until the end of next year and would offer loans on a case-by-case basis with a repayment period of up to two years on stricter terms than market conditions, the details of which will be clarified on Monday. The government will discuss the proposal in its plenary session today. “Taxpayers’ […]
The budget plan for 2023 offers a wide range of subsidies, the deficit will increase to more than 8 billion euros
Finance Minister Annika Saarikko (Cen) warned that Finland could be forced into a recession next year.
Uutissuomalainen: The Minister of Finance invited Uniper to a meeting, the Prime Minister did not attend
According to the media, Finance Minister Annika Saarikko (Cen) proposed a board meeting in July to discuss the problems of Fortum’s subsidiary, but the meeting was not organized.
The Finnish government specified support for households suffering from energy costs
The national debt in the budget is 8.1 billion to 146 billion euros by the end of next year, which is almost two billion euros more than the proposal previously presented by the Ministry of Finance. prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) argued that budget decisions are necessary to ensure continued public support for Ukraine. He […]
Saarikko: Valtiovarainministeriön budjettiesitys panostaa kasvuun, turvallisuuteen ja omavaraisuuteen
Matkakuluvähennyksen enimmäismäärä on nostettu tänä vuonna 7 000 eurosta 8 400 euroon ja biopolttoaineiden jakeluvelvoite alennettu 7,5 prosenttiin tänä ja ensi vuonna. Valtiovarainministeriö esittää, että poliisin määrärahoja korotetaan 18 miljoonalla eurolla tämän kevään puiteistunnossa päätettyyn verrattuna ja 780 miljoonalla eurolla varataan Ukrainan sotaa pakenevien ihmisten kotoutumisen auttamiseksi ja edistämiseksi. Puhtaiden teknologioiden, toimitusvarmuuden ja energiaomavaraisuuden edistämiseen […]
The Minister of Finance proposes a child supplement to help families
In light of the rising cost of living, the Minister of Finance Annika Saarikko (Cen) has proposed that families with children be paid a one-time additional allowance at the end of the year. The minister first presented the idea on Yle TV’s current affairs program in A-studio on Wednesday evening and then told more about […]
The center has not been quiet during Pride, the party secretary tells HS
Read more: HS: The center’s silence on Pride receives criticism from within the party (July 11, 2022) Pirkkalainen told the newspaper on Monday that he was surprised by the criticism. In his opinion, the statements of the members of the center were “more visible” this year than “in a long time”. “Already at the beginning […]
HS: The centre’s silence on Pride is receiving criticism from within the party
“Who in the management of the center decided that the center should play dead for Pride week?” he asked, referring to the lack of communication and the party’s statements about what is the world’s leading event celebrating the rights of gender and sexual minorities. “When did the Center become such an introverted, stubborn and extremely […]
Thursday’s newspapers: courage and perseverance, forest fire warnings, banned from parliament
The cost of living in Finland will rise, and this Thursday Helsingin sanomat newspaper interviews the Minister of Finance Annika Saarikko (Cen) government’s difficult decisions in this exceptional situation. The country’s consumer prices rose by seven per cent year-on-year in May as euro area inflation peaked. "The coming months will be difficult, ”the minister acknowledged, […]
The Left Alliance calls for decriminalization of drug use, the NCP would allow the sale of snus
Party conferences continued on Sunday, and government partners in the Left Alliance called for decriminalization of drug use. In a statement adopted by the conference, the party argued that drug abuse should be addressed through social and health policies rather than the justice system. According to the party, the use and possession of small quantities […]
Saarikko, Orpo, Andersson were re-elected party chairmen; The director of the center demands the dissolution of the Migr
Minister of Economic Affairs Annika SaarikkoSpeakers at the City Center Conference in Lappeenranta on Saturday emphasized the importance of work-based immigration. He received applause by calling for the dissolution of the Migration Agency (Migri), some of whose functions were transferred to a new agency focusing on work-related migration. Saarikko, 38, was re-elected chairman of the […]
Friday’s newspapers: Political fires, empty homes and US Senate committee support Finland’s NATO application
Helsingin sanomat newspaper wrote The Center, the National Coalition Party (NCP) and the Left Alliance will meet for their annual meetings this weekend. The members of the Center Party will meet in Lappeenranta, the NCP will head to Kalajoki and Pori will host the Left Alliance. All three chairs, Annika Saarikko (Center), Petteri Orpo (NCP) […]
The finance minister hints at tax cuts to compensate for rising prices
The decline in living standards will not make the campaign theme very popular in next spring’s parliamentary elections, which the parties of the current center-left coalition are well aware of. With prices rising as much as six per cent, wages just a couple of per cent this year and mortgage rates rising, the finance minister […]
Archipelago: "With your support, I am ready for NATO membership"
Chairman of the Center and Minister of Finance Annika Saarikko on Saturday asked his party for support before a possible NATO application. Saarikko spoke at the Center Assembly in Vaasa. He said the party must decide on membership of the military alliance at the Downtown Congress in June. However, Saarikko said that the Center could […]
Seven things to remember about the government budget agreement
prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) got its government to approve the framework budget agreement within 24 hours. The leaders of the five governing parties negotiated the treasury spending and revenue guidelines for the coming years – and these are the most important things you need to know. 1. Inflation increases social benefits The government decided […]
At the framework session, the Finnish government will set aside more than EUR 2 billion for defense
“The government has decided to make significant investments in military defense, border security and cyber security. We are also doing everything we can to help the people who come here from Ukraine, he summed up. The decisions represent a deviation of about two billion euros from the framework set by the government itself. The borrowing […]
Minister of Finance: The war in Ukraine will increase spending
Minister of Economic Affairs Annika Saarikko (Cen) said on Saturday that the war in Ukraine will affect Finland’s public finances. "The financial framework agreed last spring will be respected in all areas other than preparedness and public security. To this end, we are building a special clause in the framework," Saarikko said in Yle’s Ykkösaamu […]
Logistiikkasektori saa 95 miljoonaa euroa polttoainekustannuksiin ja vihreään siirtymiseen
Perjantaina valtiovarainministerin johtama ministerivaliokunta Annika Saarikko (Cen) päätti toimenpiteistä kuljetus- ja logistiikka-alan toiminnan turvaamiseksi. Ministeriön valmiustyöryhmä perustettiin maaliskuun alussa käsittelemään Venäjän hyökkäyksen vaikutuksia Ukrainaan. Työ- ja elinkeinoministeriö valmistelee kuljetusyrityksille tilapäistä jopa 75 miljoonan euron tukipakettia. Taloudellinen tuki kattaa tämän vuoden tammikuun ja maaliskuun välisen ajanjakson, josta tiedotetaan myöhemmin. Lisäksi hallitus valmistelee 20 miljoonan euron tukipakettia […]
Minister: Finland has been weaned from its dependence on Russian energy
Finland must work to end its dependence on Russian fossil fuels, Minister of Finance Annika Saarikko (Cen) said Tuesday. The archipelago is leading a special ministerial working group set up to deal with issues caused by the Russian occupation of Ukraine. Finland needs to move closer to renewable energy in order to end its dependence […]
The Ministry of Finance is proposing to cancel the planned cuts in funding for science
The Ministry of Finance has a proposal to cancel the planned budget cuts in research and development funding, Minister of Finance Annika Saarikko (Cen) announced Monday. The Finnish ruling parties are due to start budget framework negotiations at the beginning of next month. According to figures provided by the Ministry of Finance, the proposal would […]
Finland announces a EUR 300 million package to support agri-food production
The government’s ministerial preparedness working group has drawn up a € 300 million support package for the agricultural sector to prevent food supply disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Minister of Finance Annika Saarikko said Thursday. Speaking to the press, Saarikko stated that the purpose of the package is to combat the effects […]
The Ministerial Working Group will take responsibility for cyber security and public administration preparedness
The Ministerial Working Group makes policy decisions on measures to safeguard the functioning of society and the digital operating environment in the event of cyber accidents and cyber-impact activities. It will also make decisions on the readiness of the public administration for the situation caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The composition of the […]
Ylen Gallup: NCP stretches lead over SDP, Greens’ support drops further
The Coalition Party (NKP) once again rose to number one in Yle’s latest monthly poll and strengthens the NCP’s position as Finland’s most popular party. The Petteri Orpoparty has now stretched its lead over the second-placed SDP led by the prime minister Sanna Marinto four percentage points. NCP support rose 1.4 percentage points from the […]
Saarikko, Orpo: Russia’s retaliation is the price we have to pay
the Treasury minister Annika Saarikko (Cen) and former Minister of Finance, Chairman of the Coalition Party (NCP) Petteri Orpoagree that Russia’s attack on Ukraine will have a detrimental effect on the Finnish economy. The scale of the impact will become apparent as Russia responds to Western economic sanctions resulting from Russia’s military offensive against Ukraine. […]
The Finnish government intends to ease the rise in energy prices
The Finnish government has outlined a number of temporary measures due to rising energy prices. the Treasury minister Annika Saarikko (Cen) said at a news conference that the most effective measure is to increase the maximum deduction that taxpayers can apply for on business trips and back. The maximum reduction for travel expenses between home […]
Basic Finns leave a motion of censure on fuel and electricity prices
The opposition Basic Finns announced that they were leaving an interpellation, which is the first step towards a motion of censure on the Prime Minister’s government. Sanna Marin (SDP) on the issue of fuel and electricity prices and its view of the government’s inability to respond to the situation. According to the chairman of Basic […]
Former Prime Minister Vanhanen was elected Speaker of Parliament
Ex-PM Matti Vanhanen (Cen) has been elected Speaker of Parliament when the MPs return to the spring session of the Finnish Parliament on their Christmas holidays. The former leader of the Center received 157 votes in the election. Movement Now’s only Member of Parliament Harri Harkimo received one vote, as did the NCP MP Ilkka […]
Marin: Finland should lift coronavirus restrictions in February
“That’s why I want us to give them up as soon as possible,” he said quoted as saying At an event organized by STT’s Editorial Board. The Finnish government will meet to discuss the easing and lifting of restrictions on Wednesday. Decisions to ease some restrictions have already been taken. Last week, the Finnish government […]
The national coalition, the center and the Social Democrats rule the provincial elections
In Järvenpää, Central Uusimaa, the counting of votes is still in progress. “This is great,” he rejoiced Petteri Orpo, Chairman of the National Coalition Party. “It simply came to our notice then [service] a system that needs a dose of economic realism and elements that guarantee better services for people. “ “Even such a massive […]
Yle’s election poll: Voters choose hometown candidates instead of parties
The candidate’s home municipality will be a decisive factor for voters in electing representatives to the new health care councils in Finland’s first provincial elections. According to a survey commissioned by Yle on key factors affecting voters, about 39 per cent of respondents said they would prefer to vote for a candidate in their own […]
Yle’s election analysis: Marin v Orpo, Keskusta v Finns, coalition clashes
Yle will host a leadership debate on the Thursday evening before the last polling day for the provincial election on Sunday, January 23, and a party poll published earlier in the day will add new dimensions to the debate. Opposition Party (NCP), led by Petteri Orpo, reached the top of the vote again and increased […]
Yle’s election analysis: Party leaders argue over Sote’s policy, immigration, taxation
Leaders of the three parties at the forefront of the polls met in a county council election debate hosted by Yle on Thursday night. During the debate, the leaders of the two largest opposition parties Petteri Orpo National Coalition Party (NCP) and Riikka Purra Basic Finns – challenged the Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP) over […]
Yle’s poll: SDP’s jumping Finns, NCP is still the most popular party
The Opposition Party (NKP) is still Finland’s most popular party, according to Yle’s latest monthly voter survey, but Petteri Orpoled by the party has fallen since last month. NCP voter support fell 1.2 percentage points from the December poll, leaving the party at 20.6 percent. A recent study also supported the prime minister Sanna MarinThe […]
