Situation ongoing in Parliament - Jussi Halla-aho marched into the social and health committee room
A heated debate is taking place in the Finnish Parliament's social and health committee over a government proposal regarding the use of technology in social services, which is criticized for potentially being unconstitutional.
Turmoil in the Social Affairs and Health Committee – Speaker Halla-aho Called for Help
The Finnish Parliament's Social Affairs and Health Committee is experiencing another conflict over potential amendments to a law related to digital services for the elderly and disabled.
THL responds to the criticism from welfare areas: the financing model will be developed, but it will not satisfy everyone
The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) is addressing criticisms regarding the funding model for regional health welfare areas, acknowledging discrepancies in long-term diagnosis data that affect financing.
Construction of the definitive variant of the SOTE and poliduct would cost $135 million
Ecuador's Petroamazonas plans to solicit bids for the construction of a new definitive variant of the SOTE and Shushufindi-Quito pipeline, requiring an estimated investment of $135 million.
Live broadcast at 2 PM: Intense debate expected in the Parliament regarding social and healthcare services
Finland's Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will present an announcement regarding social and healthcare services in the Parliament, leading to an anticipated intense debate on the current state and future of these services.
Parliament Discusses Flaws in Social and Health Services – Watch the Live Broadcast Starting at 1:55 PM
The Finnish Parliament is set to discuss the organization of citizens' social and health services, with Prime Minister Petteri Orpo providing a statement on the matter.
This is the situation of Finnish social and healthcare services - The Prime Minister speaks, live broadcast at 14:00
Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo announced today a parliamentary initiative to improve social and healthcare services amid challenges highlighted by a recent report.
A Sensitive Opening from Petteri Orpo - Here's What Will Happen to Finnish Services
Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo addresses the current state of social and health services in Finland, emphasizing the need for funding model changes and increased labor immigration.
Cold treatment for the elderly - Illegal situation revealed
A report reveals that nearly 2,300 elderly people were waiting for care facilities in Finland at the end of 2025, highlighting illegal waiting times that exceed three months in some areas.
Central Finland's sote savings are being implemented – the administrative court quickly granted permission for the termination of services
Central Finland's welfare area is allowed to proceed with its planned service reductions despite appeals against a regional council decision.
Helsinki is outraged by the government's drastic social welfare savings
Helsinki opposes proposed changes to the financing law for welfare areas, citing concerns over significant new savings directed towards the city.
Eveliina Heinäluoma accuses: Orpo betrayed Helsinki
Member of Parliament Eveliina Heinäluoma accuses Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and the National Coalition Party of betraying Helsinki in funding cuts.
Wille Rydman's Bold Proposal on Hospitals
Wille Rydman, Finland's incoming Minister of Social Affairs and Health, presents a bold proposal regarding the future of healthcare staffing and expresses skepticism about relying on foreign labor to address workforce shortages.
New SOTE Minister Wille Rydman on 108 Million Euro Matter: 'We Will Get It Decided'
Wille Rydman has been appointed as Finland's new Minister of Social Affairs and Health, emphasizing the importance of securing services during challenging financial times while addressing a 108 million euro cost-saving challenge left unresolved by his predecessor.
Sote is being reformed again – 'Significant weaknesses'
The Finnish Ministry of Finance has announced a new project to reform the funding model for welfare areas in response to identified weaknesses.
Now cracks within the government ranks: 6 members of parliament oppose the government's own social welfare law proposal - Cuts have "serious consequences"
Six members of the government coalition criticize a proposal to cut funding for welfare regions, voicing concerns over the serious consequences of such measures.
Sote Chief Marina Erhola Criticizes Government's Funding Cuts: Statutory Services at Risk
Marina Erhola, head of the Pirkanmaa welfare region, warns that proposed funding cuts could jeopardize statutory social and health services.
The pace of municipal mergers accelerates after a period of silence – dozens of municipalities are still dropping off the map, says a municipal finance expert
Municipal mergers in Finland are expected to increase in the coming years as a municipal finance expert predicts that dozens of municipalities may disappear without government intervention.
Care assistants trained specifically for elderly care - now Siun sote has saved by laying off the most low-paid
Siun sote, a welfare district in Finland, has laid off several care assistants, affecting the care provided in elderly rehabilitation centers due to budget cuts.
Sote Minister Juuso Acquires Shares in Pharmaceutical Company – Now There’s an Explanation
Finland's Social and Health Minister Kaisa Juuso has acquired shares in the pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest in her ministerial duties.
Such social welfare savings are being prepared - 'unpleasant' list separately
A working group seeking to save €100 million in social services has completed its proposals, suggesting they could cover about two-thirds of the needed savings, although a detailed amount is still under review by the Ministry of Finance.
Only one sote area escapes funding cuts in the government's correction package
The Central Ostrobothnia welfare area is the only region to be exempt from funding cuts proposed by the government, which plans to reduce funding for other areas significantly by 2029.