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Finland is Europe’s most digitalised country – but older people are still left behind

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Around the world, countries are moving towards a more digital way of life. Governments have promoted digitalisation of public services to improve efficiency, cut costs and meet modern demands for speedy responses. Yet this push for the digital has caught some people by surprise. Many older adults now feel they face another hurdle in living an independent life.

Period2 Jun 2026

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  • TitleFinland is Europe’s most digitalised country – but older people are still left behind
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletThe Conversation
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date2/06/26
    DescriptionAround the world, countries are moving towards a more digital way of life. Governments have promoted digitalisation of public services to improve efficiency, cut costs and meet modern demands for speedy responses. Yet this push for the digital has caught some people by surprise. Many older adults now feel they face another hurdle in living an independent life.
    URLhttps://theconversation.com/finland-is-europes-most-digitalised-country-but-older-people-are-still-left-behind-279901
    PersonsJeff Hearn, Charlotta Niemistö, Hanna Sjögren