HS: Most Finns Party supporters view that spending cuts are unjust

THE FINNISH PUBLIC is divided on the spending cuts laid out by the government of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP), reveals a survey commissioned by Helsingin Sanomat.

The cuts in public spending were regarded as necessary by 44 per cent and unnecessary by 43 per cent of the poll respondents, with support for the cuts high especially among supporters of the two largest ruling parties, the National Coalition and Finns Party.