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Who Should Pay for a Major Oil Spill? Coastal Municipalities Critical of New Proposal

Summary by hbl.fi
The risk of a major oil spill in the Gulf of Finland has increased. Now the government wants the municipalities to pay if the worst happens. “The state is placing both the responsibility and the risk on the municipality – without providing any new resources,” says Lovisa City Manager Tomas Björkroth.
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The risk of a major oil spill in the Gulf of Finland has increased. Now the government wants the municipalities to pay if the worst happens. “The state is placing both the responsibility and the risk on the municipality – without providing any new resources,” says Lovisa City Manager Tomas Björkroth.

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hbl.fi broke the news on Sunday, May 10, 2026.
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