By Plenary Sessions: Signe Riisalo

The focus is on the future strategy and vision for the existing education policy and the changes implemented within the administrative sector. The speaker is not presenting new legislative proposals, but is demanding clarity regarding the further implementation of the policy.

The primary legislative priority is reforming the unemployment insurance system to expand the pool of recipients and guarantee concurrent support for individuals with reduced work capacity. Furthermore, attention is focused on improving the funding and organization of specialized welfare services, allocating the released resources to services provided for children.

The main legislative focus is the adoption of Draft Act 519, which reforms the unemployment benefits system and brings the Work Ability Allowance Act into compliance with the Constitution. Future priorities include a draft bill being prepared by the Ministry of Social Affairs to simplify the allocation of subsistence benefits, and the development of a new minimum income methodology by next spring.