Libera, a Helsinki-based think tank, on Tuesday highlighted that almost 80 per cent of candidates in the county elections held at the start of the year already had at least one political mandate.
The interest on the loans will be 10 per cent for the first six months and 12 per cent for the rest of the repayment period. With the strict terms, the government is sending a message that the emergency funding is a last-resort option for major energy companies, said Minister of Finance Annika Saarikko (Centre).
Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP) on Sunday said the emergency funding would be available as a last-resort option to companies whose operations are critical to the functioning of society.
According to media reports, Finance Minister Annika Saarikko (Cen) proposed a cabinet meeting in July to discuss the troubles facing Fortum's subsidiary, but no meeting took place.