The Finnish government's controversial plans to reform the country's immigration laws have been criticised as "unclear" by a legislative assessment body.
If passed, the law could see residence permit holders facing deportation if they are out of work for a period of either three or six months.
The body — called the Finnish Council of Regulatory Impact Analysis — is an impartial and independent entity that estimates the effects of government proposals.
In a statement, the council wrote that based on the current wording of the draft bill, "it is difficult to form a clear picture of the proposal and its goals".
It cited as examples the impact the law change would have on the equal status of foreign workers in Finland, as well as the effect on human rights.
"The draft law should be clarified by concisely describing what it aims for and what will change compared to the current situation," the statement outlined.
The council also noted that an employer must notify the Finnish Immigration Service Migri of the termination of a residence permit holder's employment, under threat of sanctions, but the bill does not outline what these sanctions might entail and what impact they might have.
The government's proposal has been met with widespread opposition, including from the Finnish Chamber of Commerce, the Finnish startup sector, and the Confederation of Finnish Industries (EK).
The All Points North podcast looked into how government policies and rhetoric are dissuading foreign workers from moving to or staying in Finland. Listen to the episode via this embedded player, on Yle Areena, via Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
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