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Ministry of Finance Minister of Local and Regional Government Anna-Kaisa Ikonen The National Coalition Party Minister of Local and Regional Government Anna-Kaisa Ikonen is responsible for governance policy, municipal affairs, wellbeing services co...

The Government has appointed a parliamentary working group to prepare for the future of municipalities.

23.9.2020 | As Finland’s urban areas continue to grow, its cities are becoming increasingly important as places to live and do business, as leaders in the municipal sector, as frontrunners in climate change solutions, and as international players. Published on 23 September 2020, the National Urban Strategy 2020–2030 represents the shared view of central government and cities themselves on the key trends for this decade and how urban policy can be shaped in partnership between the Government and the cities.

Frequently asked questions about the renewal of the services and premises network What is a service network? In the reform of the central government’s service and premises network, service network means all the service points that exist for in-per...

2.5.2026 | 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...

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...

21.11.2024 | On Thursday 21 November, the Government submitted its proposal to Parliament to amend the budget proposal for 2025. Some items in the proposal concern the Government's EUR 4 billion investment programme. The proposal will increase the revenue estimate by EUR 67 million and the requirement for appropriations by EUR 405 million.

20.5.2022 | The second supplementary budget proposal for 2022 responds to appropriations needs directly caused by Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine and mitigates the harm caused by COVID-19 to children and young people.

18.1.2024 | 1 LOW-CARBON PROCUREMENT PLAYBOOK Salla Koivusalo, Lea Gynther, Elli Saari and Sini Marttinen from Motiva Ltd, Maria Röykkä, Mika Hänninen and Tapio Koivisto from Hansel Ltd, Katriina Alhola from SYKE, Ville Valovirta from VTT Ltd and Jussi Pyykkö...

18.1.2024 | 1 LOW-CARBON PROCUREMENT PLAYBOOK Salla Koivusalo, Lea Gynther, Elli Saari and Sini Marttinen from Motiva Ltd, Maria Röykkä, Mika Hänninen and Tapio Koivisto from Hansel Ltd, Katriina Alhola from SYKE, Ville Valovirta from VTT Ltd and Jussi Pyykkö...

25.5.2021 | The third supplementary budget proposal for 2021 will boost growth, bring forward investment, respond to spending requirements caused by the coronavirus, and alleviate harm that the virus has caused to businesses and to children and young adults. The supplementary budget will initiate reforms and investment under the European Union recovery instrument.

25.5.2021 | The third supplementary budget proposal for 2021 will boost growth, bring forward investment, respond to spending requirements caused by the coronavirus, and alleviate harm that the virus has caused to businesses and to children and young adults. The supplementary budget will initiate reforms and investment under the European Union recovery instrument.

23.10.2020 | The Government is proposing that its seventh supplementary budget proposal for 2020 would allocate funds particularly for coronavirus-related needs, covering additional costs and compensating for loss of income and revenue. Managing the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis is a central part of the Government’s economic policy, and the Government intends to use the supplementary budget to build a bridge to help businesses, municipalities and citizens over the crisis.

4.2.2019 | The Ministry of Finance today released a contribution by its officials on the principles of economic policy and public governance for the forthcoming electoral period, entitled “A Self-Renewing, Resilient and Sustainable Society”. The publication casts light on the outlook for progress during the upcoming parliamentary term, and discusses our key challenges and associated policy choices.

12.5.2021 | 1 MINISTRY OF FINANCE VN/24238/2020 12 May 2021 Distribution as listed GENERAL GOVERNMENT FISCAL PLAN 2022–2025 The General Government Fiscal Plan also includes Finland’s Stability Programme, and it meets the EU’s requirement for a medium-term fis...

17.4.2020 | 1 MINISTRY OF FINANCE VN/11322/2019 16 April 2020 Distribution as listed GENERAL GOVERNMENT FISCAL PLAN 2021–2024 On 16 March 2020, the Government has announced, in cooperation with the President of the Republic, that there is a state of emergency...

7.10.2019 | 1 MINISTRY OF FINANCE VM/776/02.02.00.00/2019 7 October 2019 Distribution as listed GENERAL GOVERNMENT FISCAL PLAN 2020–2023 The General Government Fiscal Plan also includes Finland’s Stability Programme, and it meets the EU’s requirement for a me...

16.4.2019 | 1 MINISTRY OF FINANCE VM/2012/02.02.00.00/2018 4 April 2019 Distribution as listed GENERAL GOVERNMENT FISCAL PLAN 2020–2023 The General Government Fiscal Plan also includes Finland’s Stability Programme, and it meets the EU’s requirement for a med...

2.6.2020 | The coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis has had a considerable impact on people’s livelihoods and everyday lives, the ability of businesses to operate viably, and the shape and direction of the Finnish economy. This fourth supplementary budget proposal for 2020 is part of the Government's coronavirus crisis follow-up package, which focuses on ensuring an economically, ecologically and socially sustainable emergence from the crisis.

23.4.2018 | 1 MINISTRY OF FINANCE VM/1900/02.02.00.00/2017 13 April 2018 For those cited on the distribution list GENERAL GOVERNMENT FISCAL PLAN 2019—2022 The General Government Fiscal Plan also includes Finland’s Stability Programme and meets the EU requirem...