The Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy has decided that eligible damages caused by a drone belonging to a foreign state may be compensated to private individuals and businesses on a case-by-case basis.
On 1 September 2026, the Government of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo reached a decision on its budget proposal for 2027 and is steadily implementing the agenda it agreed at the spending limits session. The agenda includes EUR 100 million of investment in construction and numerous transport infrastructure projects. The Government’s targeted measures will support economic growth.
In June, the European Commission published a proposal for a directive that includes extensive amendments to EU legislation on direct taxation. The Government supports the goal of creating a robust, effective and fair framework for corporate taxation, but underlines the need for a balanced regulatory approach that provides sufficient protection to the tax base.
The Government is proposing that the corporate income tax rate be reduced from 20 to 18 per cent and the period for deducting business losses be extended to 25 years. The aim is to improve operating conditions for businesses and encourage investments and entrepreneurship. The Government submitted its proposal to Parliament on 3 September.
The draft national budget of the Minister of Finance for 2027 will implement policies agreed in the spring spending limits session. The budget proposal totals EUR 92.2 billion, envisioning a deficit of EUR 12.9 billion.
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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.
The Finnish economy is gradually recovering but is overshadowed by the crisis in the Middle East, higher energy prices and an uncertain economic outlook.
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.
