Finland’s finance chief has proposed ending compensation paid to local governments to save over $300 million
Ukrainians in Finland could receive fewer benefits under a new budget put forward by Finance Minister Riikka Purra, Yle has reported. A number of European countries that initially welcomed Ukrainian refugees have been decreasing payments to people from the country in recent months.
Last week, Purra proposed ending “integration compensation” payments made to municipalities and welfare areas for asylum seekers and refugees. The plan aims to save €317 million ($344 million) over two years, and will be discussed in the government’s autumn…
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