Summary
The European Parliament is considering a proposal to provide financial support to 351 workers in Finland's paper manufacturing sector who lost their jobs due to structural economic changes. This funding will help them reintegrate into the labor market through training and career services. 10 21.10.2026
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Key points
In force from 01/01/2026
- The proposal aims to provide financial support to workers in the Finnish paper manufacturing industry who have lost their jobs.
- A total of 351 workers are targeted for assistance across the Etelä-Suomi and Helsinki-Uusimaa regions.
- The job displacements were caused by rising costs in raw materials and energy, as well as trade tensions and digitalization.
- The European Union will contribute €1,102,560, which covers 60% of the total costs required for the support measures.
Documents (PDFs)
DRAFT REPORT on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers following an application from Finland – EGF/2026/004 FI/Etelä-Suomi and Helsinki-Uusimaa paper
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers: application EGF/2026/004 FI/Etelä-Suomi and Helsinki-Uusimaa paper - Finland
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