Finland’s latest government proposal is making the news around the world.
The proposal would scrap social welfare benefits and instead give every citizen, regardless of income levels, $1,187 (800 euros) a month tax-free.
The payment would replace all other packages and assistance.
The Finnish Social Insurance Institution is behind the plan to provide a basic income for everyone.
The basic income plan was supported by nearly 70 percent of the country’s population, according to a poll conducted in September.
Earlier this year, voters elected the country’s Centre party to a controlling position in the government. The party’s campaign supported the basic income, although voters from all parties seem to support the plan.
The full rollout of the new plan would be preceded by a pilot stage, reported Bloomberg citing Finnish media.
