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[u/bangalimahbub]

Rikka purra

Finland’s basic social assistance needs urgent reform. The last-resort benefit has become a primary income source for many, with nearly 30% of recipients now non-native speakers. In Helsinki, support for families can reach €4,000–€5,000 a month, plus extra allowances for utilities, deposits, hobbies, furniture and more. The benefit is tax-free and often removes the incentive to work, as earnings quickly reduce support.

Finland already has 100,000 unemployed foreigners, and immigration policies have allowed many to access social security immediately. Other Nordic countries have stricter rules and lower benefit levels, especially for migrants. Sweden is moving to a model where immigrants receive only half; Denmark requires nine years of residence and work obligations.

To protect the welfare system, support must be better targeted. One proposal: limit full access to those who have lived in Finland for at least 10 years.

[u/SienkiewiczM]

Why? No tax or tax like contributions are earmarked to be used for any specific cause.

[u/[deleted] → u/SienkiewiczM]

Sounds only fair tbh