Unemployment benefit expenditures surge over 30% amid economic downturn in Finland

In April, the Finnish Open Unemployment Fund reported a significant increase in unemployment benefit payments, with costs rising to 48.1 million euros, marking a 32.1% increase from the same period last year. This surge reflects the ongoing challenges in Finland's economy, which remains in a recession.

The number of beneficiaries in April was 32,619, slightly more than in March and a substantial 30.5% increase compared to April of the previous year.