Finland: proposed increase in minimum income for foreign workers

On 6 June, the right-wing, four-party alliance government in Finland submitted a bill to Parliament aimed at raising the minimum wage required to obtain a “residence permit for employed workers”. This would rise from €1,331 to €1,600 per month, an amount that orresponds to the basic salary without allowances. If the measure is approved, it will come into force on 1 November 2024. “As part of responsible labour immigration, we must ensure that those who come to work in Finland receive a decent w