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30.4.2026 | Economic recovery in Finland will be further delayed as a result of the crisis in the Middle East. The general government deficit will widen and remain large according to the Economic Forecast published by the Ministry of Finance on 30 April.https://vm.fi/en/-/rising-energy-prices-slow-economic-growth
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Tools and methods The Ministry of Finance and the Government Shared Services Centre for Finance and HR offer agencies and institutions information and tools for their personnel management. Employer’s personnel information system Tahti Tahti person...https://vm.fi/en/tools-and-methods
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State personnel as statistics The Office for the Government as Employer compiles and publishes statistics on central government personnel and its structure and conditions of employment. The Office uses the compiled statistics in negotiation and co...https://vm.fi/en/state-personnel-as-statistics
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Government as employer The Ministry of Finance is responsible for public governance development and human resources management at central government level. At the close of 2021, the ministries, agencies and other bodies covered by the Budget emplo...https://vm.fi/en/government-as-employer
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International comparison of the Finnish economy The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) are regularly monitoring the implementation of the Finnish economic policy and issue recomme...https://vm.fi/en/international-comparison-of-the-finnish-economy
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Negotiation and collective bargaining Office for the Government as Employer (VTML) is one of the central labour market or-ganisations on the national level. The combined agreement at central level, the Collective Agreement for State Civil Servants...https://vm.fi/en/collective-bargaining
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fi sv en Digitalisation Finnish society is currently undergoing a transition that includes big structural reforms. One framework for the changes is provided by digitalisation. It challenges us to question the existing methods and practices and to ...https://vm.fi/en/digitalisation
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fi sv en Fiscal policy Fiscal policy is part of the Government’s economic policy. Fiscal policy objectives, namely how the public economy collects and allocates funds, are agreed in the Government Programme. Decisions on taxation, social security ...https://vm.fi/en/fiscal-policy
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PUBLICATIONS OF THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE 2024:69 Economic Survey, Winter 2024 The Finnish economy switched from a downturn to slight growth in the first part of the year but, on an annual basis, gross domestic product (GDP) will be 0.3% lower in 20...https://vm.fi/en/economic-survey-winter-2024
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Ministry of Finance Minister of Finance Riikka Purra The Finns Party Minister deputising for the Prime Minister The Ministry of Finance is led by Minister of Finance Riikka Purra. Her responsibilities at the Ministry include economic policy, econo...https://vm.fi/en/minister-of-finance
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Conditions for success The senior officials in central government are an important resource for the Government. Their commitment, capabilities and resources have a crucial impact on realisation of societal objectives. Success in management positio...https://vm.fi/en/preconditions-for-succeeding
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Tax subsidies are exceptions made to the normal basic structure of taxation, the so-called standard tax system, by which a certain business or a group of taxpayers is subsidised.https://vm.fi/en/tax-expenditures
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22.4.2026 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government has agreed on the General Government Fiscal Plan for 2027–2030. Both the global economy and Finland’s finances are facing challenges. In its spending limits session, the Government focused on new targeted measures to strengthen people’s confidence in the future and improve the conditions for growth and employment.https://vm.fi/en/-/194055633/orpo-government-uncertain-times-call-for-measures-to-build-confidence-and-boost-growth-1
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19.1.2026 | The International Monetary Fund (IMF) published its annual report on the Finnish economy on Monday 19 January. According to the IMF, efforts to strengthen public finances will have to continue for several years.https://vm.fi/en/-/imf-recommends-continued-fiscal-adjustments
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30.4.2026 | FINNISH GOVERNMENT PO Box 23, FI-00023 Government, Finland vn.fi/en Tel. +358 295 16001 VALTIONEUVOSTO PL 23, 00023 Valtioneuvosto vn.fi p. 0295 16001 1(6) Measures to support economic growth, employment and households decided on in the government...https://vm.fi/documents/194055633/221331025/Appendix+3+Measures+to+support+economic+growth,+employment+and+households+decided+in+the+government+spending+limits+session+on+22+April+20.pdf/7766df3c-bad9-a7d3-387a-998fe0e84b57?t=1777546432580
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Departments Economics Department The key task of the Economics Department is to prepare the Government’s economic policy. We support decision-making by producing reliable, reasoned and independent economic analyses, impact assessments and forecast...https://vm.fi/en/departments
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30.4.2026 | 1 Liite 1. Maakohtaisten suositusten toimeenpano (CeSaR) Finland's contribution to the Country-specific recommendations (CSR) assessment1 Semester Cycle 2026 CSR.2025.1 CSR 1 Subpart 1: Reinforce overall defence and security spending and readiness...https://vm.fi/documents/10623/0/Liite%201_CeSaR_27.4.2026%20(1).pdf/6759e135-ae7b-3b43-4e2b-506a285dfd05?t=1777526166181
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10.11.2025 | The International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimates that Finland should consolidate general government finances by about EUR 1.5 billion annually. Consolidation should be continued until the fiscal balance is closed and debt begins to decline. The IMF published its statement on the Finnish economy on Monday 10 November.https://vm.fi/en/-/imf-praises-finland-s-new-fiscal-framework
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18.12.2025 | Finland’s economic recovery has been weaker than expected this year. The general government deficit is wide, and the debt ratio will continue to grow, estimates the Ministry of Finance in its economic forecast published on 18 December.https://vm.fi/en/-/recovery-of-finnish-economy-delayed
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EUROPEAN COMMISSION Brussels, XXX […](2025) XXX draft ANNEX SENSITIVE* UNTIL ADOPTION ANNEX to the Proposal for a COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION amending Implementing Decision (EU) (ST 12524/21 INIT; ST 12524/21 ADD 1) of 29 October 2021 on the app...https://vm.fi/delegate/file/206052