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Finland participating in discussions on new financing mechanism for defence - Valtiovarainministeriö
17.3.2026 | Finland and a group of other NATO countries are exploring the establishment of a new financing mechanism.https://vm.fi/en/-/finland-participating-in-discussions-on-new-financing-mechanism-for-defence -
30.4.2025 | Finland is requesting that the EU activate the national escape clause in the EU’s fiscal policy rules in order to increase defence spending. The majority of EU Member States are likely to request activation of the escape clause.https://vm.fi/en/-/finland-requests-activation-of-national-fiscal-policy-escape-clause-to-boost-defence-spending
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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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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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24.4.2026 | Credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings revised its outlook of Finland’s credit rating to negative and affirmed the rating as AA+. Finland’s rating is the second highest on the scale. Minister of Finance Riikka Purra was not surprised by S&P’s decision.https://vm.fi/en/-/s-p-global-ratings-revises-finland-s-credit-rating-outlook-to-negative
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State properties Built real estate assets owned by the state are worth about EUR 4.2 billion and consist of approximately 9,000 buildings, about 600 of them protected buildings. The facilities used by the state total six million square metres; abo...https://vm.fi/en/governance-policy/corporate-services-for-government/state-properties
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State-owned companies and unincorporated State enterprises Companies Hansel Ltd Hansel Ltd is a central purchasing body for central and local government. Its mission is to improve productivity in public administration and lead the way in efficient...https://vm.fi/en/state-owned-companies-and-unincorporated-state-enterprises
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PUBLICATIONS OF THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE 2025:51 Economic Survey, Autumn 2025 Finland’s GDP grew last year by 0.4 per cent at an annual level, and the economic recovery continues. Consumption will be boosted by the slowdown in inflation, declining ...https://vm.fi/en/economic-survey-autumn-2025
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PUBLICATIONS OF THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE 2025:31 Economic Survey, summer 2025 In 2024, Finland’s gross domestic product (GDP) contracted by 0.1% at the annual level, but the economy returned to growth during the year. A slowdown in inflation, lower...https://vm.fi/en/economic-survey-summer-2025
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PUBLICATIONS OF THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE 2026:15 Economic Survey Spring 2026 The recovery of the Finnish economy will be delayed because of the crisis in the Middle East and rising energy prices. GDP will grow by only 0.6 per cent in 2026, but grow...https://vm.fi/en/economic-survey-spring-2026
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PUBLICATIONS OF THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE 2025:62 Economic Survey, Winter 2025 The recovery of Finland’s economy is delayed, and gross domestic product (GDP) growth is only 0.2 per cent this year. Growth has been slowed down by the weak domestic dem...https://vm.fi/en/economic-survey-winter-2025
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Education and training services Education and training services are provided for government organisations by various educational institutions, such as the Police University College, the Emergency Services College, the National Defence University, ...https://vm.fi/en/education-and-training-services
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PUBLICATIONS OF THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE 2025:14 Economic Survey, Spring 2025 In 2024, Finland’s gross domestic product (GDP) contracted by 0.1% at the annual level but the economy returned to growth during the year. A slowdown in inflation and fal...https://vm.fi/en/economic-survey-spring-2025
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Economic Policy The Ministry of Finance prepares and implements the Government's economic policy. Starting points for economic policy » The aim of economic policy is to promote sustainable economic growth that supports employment and reduces centr...https://vm.fi/en/economic-policy
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Archive: Press releases and news S&P Global Ratings revises Finland’s credit rating outlook to negative Categories: Publication date: 24.4.2026 Orpo Government: Uncertain times call for measures to build confidence and boost growth Categories: Pub...https://vm.fi/en/press-releases
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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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Shared government services The Ministry of Finance is responsible for the State's property and premises management, the general guidance and development of procurement services, and the provision of direction and guidance for the organisations tha...https://vm.fi/en/governance-policy/corporate-services-for-government
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The board’s key tasks are to form a shared view and overall understanding of how information management is organised in public administration and to support administrative branches and the Coordination Group for Digitalisation in planning and decision-making in matters relating to ICT development.https://vm.fi/en/project?tunnus=VM071:00/2024
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Government procurement The Ministry of Finance is responsible for generally guiding and directing central government finances and for the development of the financial administration. The Ministry of Finance guides and directs procurement in centra...https://vm.fi/en/governance-policy/corporate-services-for-government/government-procurement
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Benefits in kind Benefits in kind mean benefits other than cash which the employee receives from the employer on the basis of an employment relationship. Benefits are determined by a Tax Administration decision. Benefits received on the basis of a...https://vm.fi/en/benefits-in-kind