Finland

[FI] Higher Television Fees as of 1 July 2000

IRIS 2000-1:1/18

Marina Österlund-Karinkanta

Finnish Broadcasting Company YLE, EU and Media Unit

The Council of State decision of 25 November 1999 increased the television fee (former television licence fee) as of 1 July 2000 (Valtioneuvoston päätös televisiomaksuista).

The new television fee is Markka (FIM) 982 ( 165.16) for twelve months, FIM 494 for six months and FIM 250 for three months. This is an increase of 11% on the previous fee of FIM 882 for twelve months, FIM 444 for six months and FIM 225 for three months.