Funds from the planned obligatory payments would be directed towards the production of domestic films and TV programmes, according to the Finnish government.
Interior Minister Mari Rantanen (Finns) said this week that the government is currently assessing whether a ban or restriction on face coverings can be introduced during this parliamentary term.
Vacancies in state-subsidised rental housing rose in 115 municipalities last year, leaving a record number of units unused, the Ministry of the Environment reports.