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16.6.2026 | The Finnish economy is gradually recovering but is overshadowed by the crisis in the Middle East, higher energy prices and an uncertain economic outlook. Economic growth is boosting general government revenues, but the deficit remains wide according to the Ministry of Finance's economic forecast published on 16 June.

Frequently asked questions about life-event-based digitalisation This page provides answers to the most frequently asked questions about the programme to promote life-event-based digitalisation. What are life events and business events? A life eve...

European Semester The European Semester for economic policy coordination, also just called the European Semester, is an annual process in which the European Union coordinates and monitors economic policy. During the European Semester, the European...

fi sv en International cooperation in local government matters The Ministry of Finance is active in international cooperation within its sphere of operations and represents Finland in certain international organizations and bodies. The main focus ...

Central government guidance and direction This refers to a set of procedures, systems and methods, and the documents associated with them, that support leadership and management. Leadership and management work hand in hand with guidance and direct...

Central government Central government consists of central, regional and local state administration. Central state administration comprises the ministries together with the government agencies and institutions in their branches of government. Centr...

Central government spending limits At the beginning of the parliamentary term, the Government decides on the parliamentary term spending limits, i.e. a ceiling for budget expenditure, as well as the rules governing the spending limits procedure fo...

31.10.2025 | Finland has been working with the OECD to find the best ways to develop internal control, risk management and internal audit. This work is a response the ongoing evolution of the operating environment.

17.9.2020 | SOPIMUS SUOMEN TASAVALLAN JA PORTUGA- LIN TASAVALLAN VÄLILLÄ TULOVE- ROJA KOSKEVAN KAKSINKERTAISEN VEROTUKSEN VÄLTTÄMISEKSI JA VE- RON KIERTÄMISEN ESTÄMISEKSI CONVENTION BETWEEN THE REPUBLIC OF FIN- LAND AND THE PORTUGUESE REPUB- LIC FOR THE AVOID...

12.9.2023 | In its meeting on 12 September, the Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy decided to begin preparing the central government productivity programme specified in the Government Programme.

9.11.2023 | The EU already regulates cross-border electronic identification and trust services for electronic transactions in the eIDAS Regulation. The Regulation will now be amended to include common legislation on European Digital Identity Wallets for citizens and businesses.

21.2.2022 | In future, everyone who wants one will be able to get a digital identity card for their smartphone alongside their traditional passport or identity card. This will make it possible to use various services both in person and online and will improve the protection of privacy. The Ministry of Finance launched a round of public consultation concerning the legislative amendments relating to the digital identity card on 21 February.

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...

12.9.2023 | In its meeting on 12 September, the Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy decided to begin preparing the central government productivity programme specified in the Government Programme.

9.10.2023 | Rising prices and interest rates have reduced household consumption and investments, which will push Finland’s economy into recession in the latter part of the year. Household purchasing power is expected to improve next year, which will increase consumption and boost economic growth. General government finances will deteriorate from this year on, and the general government deficit will be 3 per cent, or more, during 2024–2026.

24.2.2026 | VIEWS AND POSITIONS ON POLICY DEVELOPMENTS IN THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND 2025 ANNUAL REPORT Office of the Nordic-Baltic Constituency International Monetary Fund February 2026 2 CONTENTS 1. NAVIGATING UNCERTANTY ..................................

30.8.2018 | Finland and Hong Kong have concluded their first extensive bilateral tax treaty. The Government is proposing that Parliament approve the treaty.

5.2.2025 | January 2025 Office of the Nordic-Baltic Constituency VIEWS AND POSITIONS ON POLICY DEVELOPMENTS IN THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND 2024 Annual Report 2 CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................

20.1.2021 | VALUES TO BE PART OF THE DAILY JOB 2005 MINISTRY OF F INANCE W O R K I N G PA P E R S 6b/2004 WORKING PAPERS 6b/2004 VALUES TO BE PART OF THE DAILY JOB MINISTRY OF FINANCE PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT STATE EMPLOYER’S OFFICE MINISTRY OF FINANCE Snellmanin...

2.2.2015 | VALT IOVARAINMINISTER IÖ T Y Ö R Y H M Ä - M U I S T I O I TA ARVOT ARKEEN Pilottivirastojen kokemukset ja työryhmän johtopäätökset 6/2004 TYÖRYHMÄ- MUISTIOITA VALTIOVARAINMINISTERIÖ HENKILÖSTÖOSASTO ARVOT ARKEEN Pilottivirastojen kokemukset ja ty...