Finnish Immigration Service to establish 300–400 permanent positions

The Finnish Immigration Service will convert between 300 and 400 fixed-term roles into permanent posts next year. This change addresses the agency's current staff structure, where nearly half of the workforce is on fixed-term contracts. While this initiative will not increase the total number of employees, it will formalise positions of a permanent nature, enhancing operational stability and fairness for staff. Simultaneously, the agency faces a 13% reduction in operating expenses for 2025, prompting adjustments to improve efficiency.