Finnish Cabinet Prevails in Confidence Vote Over Austerity

(Bloomberg) -- Finland’s government survived a confidence vote in parliament brought by opposition groups over impacts of austerity measures on young people.

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Lawmakers in Helsinki on Wednesday backed the government with 97 votes, with 76 casting a ballot to overturn the coalition. None abstained and 26 were absent.

Opposition groups Social Democrats, Greens and Left Alliance filed a motion arguing that the austerity measures of the government of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo are having a disproportionate impact on young people, a development which will also have a negative impact on the national economy over time.

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In his response to the motion, Orpo stressed the importance of healthy public finances to secure services, as well as his government’s work on improving education and creating jobs.

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