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Well, it is not that sweet afterall... (Score:1)

by freeplatypus (6369)

I am not a citizen of Finland, but I have spent about a year there. This is realy great country, but ...
1. Finland receives big amount of support from EU (especially to support northearn teritories)
2. I have seen a lot (and I mean A LOT) of drunk people wandering all day through out the city. I suppose, that this country won't last in this condition to long, since prices of alcohol are decreasing and most Fins do like to drink.

But hey, at least now, they do make a great living.
- Re:Well, it is not that sweet afterall... (Score:2)
  
  by drhyde (1683)
  
  Finland's receipts from the EU have been balanced by it's payments to the EU. So no, it's not subsidised to any great degree. And the country is set to become a net payer to the EU. (sources: Helsingin [helsinginsanomat.fi] Sanomat [helsinginsanomat.fi])
  - Re:Well, it is not that sweet afterall... (Score:1)
    
    by freeplatypus (6369) on 2005.10.27 10:39 (#44213)
    
    Ok, You are rights, I made it not clear that Finland is also contributing to the common budget, but this is somehow obvious.
    
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