The new model would mean that people who move to Finland from abroad, but do not yet have a job, would no longer be entitled to the same level of unemployment benefit as other jobseekers.
With less than a year before parliamentary elections, PM Petteri Orpo’s National Coalition Party remains in second place but has gained ground against its main rival, the Social Democratic Party.
Among other issues, ministers are focusing on developing policies that support industrial renewal, maintain open markets and stimulate sustainable economic growth.
According to Yle sources, the ministry’s operating methods have changed fundamentally since Mari Rantanen (Finns), a former police officer, took over as Interior Minister three years ago.
“The deterioration in access to treatment in primary health care, including among young people, is a particularly concerning signal,” THL’s chief physician said.