Finland’s Millennial PM Warned of Baby Boomer Threat to Finances

Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin is sworn in at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, on Dec. 10.

Photographer: Kosti Keistinen/Finnish Government
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The world’s youngest prime minister needs to act quickly to tackle one of Europe’s fastest-aging populations.

Finland’s central bank said on Tuesday that the burden on public finances, as more people head for retirement, is unsustainable and requires a political response. The warning comes just days after 34-year-old Prime Minister Sanna Marin took office.