I couldn’t find a dedicated thread for our home country’s future using the search function, so I ventured to open one; please delete it if one already exists? ![]()
In recent days, headlines have been filled with bleak news: the closure of the UPM Kaipola mill and, most recently today, Tallink’s decision to keep the Silja Serenade in port and lay off its employees. Of course, the current virus situation is a factor, but Tallink’s Communications Director Marika Nöjd is hinting at replacing the Finnish crew with a cheaper Estonian crew.
This week’s grim news has been a continuation of the trends of recent years; Finland Inc.'s competitiveness has weakened significantly, and the country is not attractive for investments. What should be done about this? Fairly swift, and even major, strategic decisions are needed for the future
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