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More recipients, less support — Jobseekers see benefits cut as government austerity takes effect

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The number of people in Finland receiving unemployment benefits climbed above 300,000 last year .

In 2023 , the equivalent figure stood at 294,500 , according to social benefits agency Kela .

However, while the number of recipients are going up, the amount paid out is going down.

Kela paid 3.7 percent less in labour market subsidy benefits last year compared to 2023 .

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