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Regulation of financial markets Stable and efficient financial markets are important for the favourable development of the national economy. The Ministry of Finance ensures that the regulation of the financial markets promotes the reliable and ver...

Administrative Governance and Development Administrative Governance and Development Anu Nousiainen, Director of Administrative Governance and Development, Director General Administrative Governance and Development Address Meritullinkatu 8, 00170 H...

14.8.2025 | Public authorities in Finland will have to use the Bank and Payment Account Monitoring System each time they request information on account balances, transactions and securities. The Government submitted the legislative amendments for approval on 14 August. The President of the Republic is expected to approve the amendments on 15 August, and they will enter into force on 1 December 2025.

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...

10.4.2025 | On 10 April 2025, the Government submitted a proposal to Parliament on amending the Act on Bank and Payment Account Monitoring System.

EU and the economy The economies of the EU countries have become closely integrated, and the countries in the euro area in particular have common interests. For this reason, the economic policy of the member states is coordinated by the Economic a...

EU and the economy The economies of the EU countries have become closely integrated, and the countries in the euro area in particular have common interests. For this reason, the economic policy of the member states is coordinated by the Economic a...

Structures, guidance and direction of administration The Ministry of Finance prepares the general principles for developing public administration, as required in political decision-making. The preparations concern not only central government but a...

Prevention – money laundering and terrorist financing Money laundering refers to activities in which funds of criminal or illegal origin are recycled through a legal payment system to cover the actual nature, origin or owners of the funds. Terrori...

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.

fi sv en Economic monitoring and forecasting The Ministry of Finance monitors and forecasts economic development over the short, medium and long term. Economic monitoring serves as the foundation for forecasts. The Ministry of Finance’s Economics ...

23.10.2025 | Finland’s Minister of Finance Riikka Purra confirmed Finland’s strong support for Ukraine at meetings in Washington DC last week. Finland will participate in NATO’s Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) and endorse the using of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine. According to Purra, Finland must respond to Russia’s escalating aggression against Ukraine, in particular its deliberate targeting of Ukrainian civilians.

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.

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...

Finland is a party to or member of various international financial institutions and mechanisms. The task of these institutions is to promote economic growth and development and ensure stability.

14.4.2026 | Minister of Finance Riikka Purra will participate in the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank in Washington DC on 15–17 April. The main themes for the week of meetings are the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on the global economy and creating jobs and growth in developing economies.

Russian invasion of Ukraine On 24 February 2022, Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine. Finland strongly condemns Russia’s military actions in Ukraine and supports Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty, self-determination and territorial integrity....

Board members The Board has a chair and a maximum of six other members, each with a personal deputy. Members must have experience in assessing productivity and competitiveness. On the basis of a proposal by the Ministry of Finance, the Government ...

Economic Prospects The Ministry of Finance monitors economic developments and forecasts and assesses economic development in Finland and elsewhere. Economic forecasts » The Economics Department at the Ministry of Finance publishes economic forecas...

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.