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- HE 149/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Cutting national pension index-linked benefits
National pensions and several other social benefits will be reduced from the beginning of 2017. Social assistance will not be cut, however, as its level will be safeguarded through a separate increase.
29 Nov 2016 · 1 vote98 jaa60 ei - HE 79/2026 vpIn progress
Revoking student permits over social assistance
The residence permit of a student from outside the EU may be revoked or not renewed if they resort to social assistance in Finland. Students are required to support themselves on their own income or assets for the entire duration of their studies.
6 May 2026 · no votes yet - HE 124/2015 vpPassed with amendments
Maintaining the social assistance basic amount
The basic amount of social assistance set in law will be increased so that the benefit does not decrease due to a fall in the national pension index. Recipients' monthly social assistance will remain at the same level as before.
11 Dec 2015 · passed without a vote