Statements
Political parties, hit the brakes on cuts affecting students before you drive the generation of experts off a cliff
On 26 Oct 2026, the Ministry of Finance (VM) published an expenditure and structural survey and tax survey, accompanied by a list of measures, to support the next government in making adjustments related to the debt brake. AYY finds the proposals concerning.
No to HSL price increases – students’ wallets can’t take any more!
Aalto University Student Union (AYY) urges HSL to stop its continuous ticket price increases. Raising fares year after year is neither a sustainable nor a long-term solution to HSL’s financial challenges. Instead, the member municipalities must increase their contributions. This statement was sent to the HSL Board on October 22.
The proposal for an overall reform of student financial aid is disappointing
Aalto University Student Union (AYY) made a statement on the legislative proposal of the Ministry of Education and Culture concerning the comprehensive reform of student financial aid. The proposal is disappointing because it does not solve the core problems of student financial aid or improve the livelihoods of students.