Today the Parliament discussed a motion of censure related to state debt. In her group speech, MP Sandra Bergqvist emphasised the fact that now is not a time for short-sighted solutions but for responsible politics, ensuring an optimal use of our resources.
“In recent years, the government has, in collaboration with the opposition, made major, indispensable decisions to protect our health, support our businesses and reinforce our defences. SFP is concerned over Finland’s indebtedness, but we should all be aware of the reasons behind it,” Bergqvist says.
SFP and the Swedish Parliamentary Group feel that Finland must focus on growth and all decisions on balancing the economy must be made with an eye to it.
“Short-sighted savings can have far-reaching consequences, as we have seen in the field of education, for example. Now, if ever, we must ensure that our money is spent on genuinely productive things; things that enhance our wellbeing and education, and promote growth,” Bergqvist says.
For Finland to be seen as a country where working is profitable and investing is worthwhile, SFP feels we must invest in predictable and farsighted taxation policy.
“We must not tighten corporate taxation, tax on work must be reduced in the long run, and progressive tax rates must not be raised. To combat the labour shortage, Finland needs both foreign workers and incentives for those Finns for whom working does not seem to be worth it. Work should always be profitable, regardless of one’s age,” Bergqvist says.
