Morning papers converged on the Finance Ministry's savings package, led by raising the lowest pension age to 70 and scrapping home-care allowance, with billions in state holdings to be sold to fund growth firms. During the day the plan was detailed as affecting those born in 1967 and later, with the youngest working until almost 74, prompting swift political rejection, including RKP leader Adlercreutz calling the Kokoomus opening unrealistic.
Police announced an investigation into suspected intrusions at MPs' homes as attempted aggravated thefts, and by afternoon the reported complaints had risen to over 50, reviving the affair that began in late September.
Attention returned to Google's halted data-centre clearances in Muhos and Kajaani, with reporters visiting the site, HS turned away by a guard in Helsinki, MTV reporting a police preliminary inquiry, and Prime Minister Orpo demanding the sector earn Finns' trust amid warnings of higher electricity bills.