At 3 euros per year will pay more every citizen of Finland for the potential ability to watch TV. Parliament approved the so-called increase « TV tax » . Its obligation to pay all adult citizens of the state, regardless of whether – they look channels or not.
tax was introduced in the country earlier this year and replaced the traditional subscription fee. Its rate is differentiated. Until today, the residents depending on material well-paid from 50 to 140 euros per year. The majority of the population – 2.5 million people – making it the maximum fee.
All the proceeds are used to finance the national broadcaster « YLE » . With the increase in the company receive an additional tax of not less than 10 million euros.
In voting againstparty favors « True Finns » . Its representatives stressed that « in the current severe economic situation for the country to raise the TV tax unreasonable » . Back in the fall, many wondered why « YLE » gets such support, while private media have « to tighten their belts” in view of the adverse trends in economy.
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