Report urges immigration reform to tackle Finland’s labour shortage

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				Report urges immigration reform to tackle Finland’s labour shortage

Finnish Immigration Service sign in Helsinki. LEHTIKUVA

Finland needs a structured and long-term immigration policy to tackle demographic challenges and workforce shortages, according to a new report by Osmo Soininvaara and Jussi Pyykkönen, commissioned by the Finland Chamber of Commerce and Akava Works. The report proposes an “immigration agreement” built on a points-based residence permit system, a job-seeker visa, and reforms to humanitarian immigration and integration incentives.

“Finland is facing serious structural problems due to an ageing population and labour shortages. Managed and substantial immigration is a natural solution. The issue has been a

Source: www.helsinkitimes.fi

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