AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEconomy & Jobs: Finland’s unemployment climbed to its highest level this century in May: 376,000 people out of work (up 68,000 year-on-year) and an unemployment rate of 12.7%, with youth unemployment surging as students and graduates enter a tight labour market. Energy & Industry: Finland’s electricity system could face supply pressure in the early 2030s as EV charging grows and winter low-wind periods cut wind output, according to Aalto University research. Alcohol Policy: Finland’s Parliament approved changes to the Alcohol Act, paving the way for online sales and home delivery of alcohol via Alko, grocery stores and restaurants, plus Sunday opening for Alko shops. Public Health: THL director Mika Salminen called the decision to allow nicotine pouch sales a “huge mistake,” arguing nicotine is highly addictive and harmful. Security & Defence: Finland deepened cooperation with Ukraine ahead of EU-accession talks, while Finnish F-35s trained alongside U.S. F-22 Raptors in a rare joint stealth exercise in Arkansas. Business & Tech: Nokia and Databricks showed a unified data platform for autonomous networks, and Nokia expanded its AWS collaboration to support AI-driven network operations. Environment & Nature: A lynx was spotted very close to residents on Kotka’s Tiutinen island, offering a rare, calm encounter for locals.
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