Immigration: A Potential Solution for Finland’s Pension System
The discussion surrounding immigration in Finland has resurfaced, this time framed as a possible remedy for the country’s pension challenges.
Elina Fogelholm, the new director of pension insurance company Veritas, argues that immigration could mitigate what some are calling Finland’s looming pension crisis. During a recent conversation with Turku Sanomat, she pointed out that, despite the apprehensions voiced by younger generations, the nation’s earnings-related pension system is fundamentally sound.
However, this perspective isn’t shared universally. A recent study conducted by the Finnish Center for Pensions revealed a significant trust gap: only 27 percent of those under 30 believe the system will adequately support them in retirement. In stark contrast, confidence among the over-60 demographic is about twice as high, underscoring a pronounced generational divide in sentiment.
Fogelholm emphasizes the importance of rebuilding trust among younger Finns. “Young people can trust that they will receive a pension,” she stated, highlighting an urgent need for assurance.
She advocates for policies that will bolster the pension framework, noting that a larger workforce—potentially drawn from immigration—could not only stabilize the system but also alleviate pressure on contribution rates.
Sensitive Patient Data Found for Sale
In an alarming turn of events, a USB flash drive containing confidential patient information from the Covid-19 pandemic was discovered at a flea market, as reported by Hufvudstadsbladet.
Late last year, a laptop bag containing this USB was sold in the Pirkanmaa region. The drive held official documents mandating a number of individuals to enter isolation and quarantine, alongside 253 decisions dating back to 2020 and 2021. Authorities are still piecing together how such sensitive information came to be sold, and the well-being services authority has pledged to contact those impacted while also reporting the incident to law enforcement.
The Mystery Box Trend Arrives in Helsinki
Have you ever considered standing in line for a mystery box?
Across Europe, stores specializing in undelivered online purchases have been attracting large crowds, with lines extending for hours in some cities. This trend has now made its way to Helsinki’s Kamppi shopping center, where a pop-up shop is selling parcels that never reached their intended recipients. A considerable queue snaked outside the store, which was brimming with unclaimed packages.
The business model is refreshingly straightforward: parcels are priced by weight rather than contents, granting customers ten minutes to inspect and select their potential purchases before they commit. This thrill of the unknown is drawing curious shoppers eager to snag a deal from the stacks of misdelivered goods.