A trade war poses a threat to Finland’s economic recovery and its already fragile general government finances 

30.4.2025 11.02
The Finnish economy is expected to grow, but the trade war may substantially slow down growth. In its forecast published on 30 April, the Ministry of Finance warns that general government finances remain weak, and that Finland has few buffers to reduce the impacts of a trade war.

Government decides on General Government Fiscal Plan for 2026–2029

30.4.2025 13.34
General government fiscal plan.
The General Government Fiscal Plan guides the planning public finances. It covers central government, wellbeing services counties, municipalities, statutory earnings-related pension funds and other social security funds.

EU fiscal rules
Finland requests activation of national fiscal policy escape clause to boost defence spending

30.4.2025 13.32
Finland is requesting that the EU activate the national escape clause in the EU’s fiscal policy rules in order to increase defence spending. The majority of EU Member States are likely to request activation of the escape clause.

General Government Fiscal Plan 2026–2029
Orpo Government: Decisions in mid-term policy review session will strengthen Finland’s competitiveness and security

23.4.2025 22.11
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government has agreed on the General Government Fiscal Plan for 2026–2029. The decisions focus on reinforcing the conditions for economic growth and enhancing the security of Finland and the Finnish people. At the same time, the Government will ensure that public finances are sustainable. The growth package will be financed responsibly through measures to increase general government revenue and reduce expenditure.

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.

Publications

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 1.3 per cent in 2025 and 1.6 per cent in 2026 and 1.5 per cent in 2027.

Economic Survey, Spring 2025

Expenditure and structural survey

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

Expenditure and structural survey

Ministry of Finance

Ministry of Finance

The Ministry is tasked with establishing, overseeing and reforming the operating framework for public finances and public governance. Our vision is to establish a solid foundation for the economic prosperity and wellbeing of coming generations.

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Administrative branch

Administrative branch

The Ministry of Finance's administrative branch employs over 12,000 people, most of whom work for the tax and customs administrations.

The Ministry of Finance's administrative branch

Ministers

Riikka Purra
Riikka Purra
Minister of Finance
Anna-Kaisa Ikonen
Anna-Kaisa Ikonen
Minister of Local and Regional Government
Wille Rydman
Wille Rydman
Minister of Economic Affairs