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Government proposes second term for Olli Rehn as Bank of Finland Governor

13.3.2025 13.28

Suomen Pankin pääjohtaja Olli Rehn. — Photo: Bank of Finland / Leena Louhivaara

The Government proposes that the President of the Republic appoint Dr Olli Rehn as Governor of the Bank of Finland. Dr Rehn’s second seven-year term would begin on 12 July.

Finland’s economy to recover from recession – debt ratio shows signs of stabilising

19.12.2024 11.03

Finland’s economy has returned to growth this year, and growth is expected to accelerate next year, according to the forecast published by the Ministry of Finance on 19 December.

Minister of Finance Riikka Purra:
Finland avoids EU deficit procedure, new measures may be needed in spring

26.11.2024 18.16

Minister of Finance Riikka Purra is pleased that the European Commission does not intend to propose opening an excessive deficit procedure for Finland.

Minister of Finance Riikka Purra:
IMF supports Government’s economic policy

8.11.2024 14.09

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recommends further adjustments to public finances and continued structural reforms for Finland. The IMF published its statement on the Finnish economy on Friday 8 November.

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State Budget 2025

The central government's appropriations in the budget proposal total EUR 88.8 billion. Revenue is estimated at EUR 76.6 billion. The budget proposal shows a deficit of EUR 12.1 billion.

State Budget 2025

Economic Survey, winter 2024

Finland’s GDP is projected to grow 1.6 per cent in 2025 and 1.5 per cent in 2026 and 2027.

Economic Survey, Winter 2024

Expenditure and structural survey

This expenditure and structural review is intended to help identify the purposes for which public funds are currently being used.

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Ministry of Finance

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