09:29â˘Finland's Budgetary Debates and Social Pressures
â¨Finnish media's editorial focus has strongly shifted back to domestic affairs. Newspapers report on the Ministry of Finance's new budget proposal, which includes proposed cuts to integration compensation (Keski-Suomen Maakuntalehti, Suomen Uutiset). Broader financial strain is also highlighted, with concerns about individual financial situations and child poverty (Helsingin Sanomat, Turun Sanomat). Additionally, an increase in hard drug use and related crime is drawing attention, prompting police concerns about public discourse (Ilta-Sanomat, Verkkouutiset, Iltalehti).