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THL: Government cuts shrink unemployed households' income by 20%

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Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare ( THL ) examined impact of social security cuts on income of recipients of basic security in 2024-25 .

Dispospositon income of unemployed households has fallen by approximately 20 percent compared to five years ago .

The main culprits are cuts in housing allowances and the elimination of child allowances for unemployment benefits.

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English

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