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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...https://vm.fi/en/EU-and-the-economy
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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...https://vm.fi/en/eu-and-the-economy
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Excise duty Excise duty is an indirect tax on the consumption or use of a product. Excise duty is mainly levied for the purpose of supporting central government finances through tax revenues, but a number of excise duties also have other goals, su...https://vm.fi/en/excise-duty
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Taxation The purpose of taxation is to collect income to finance the duties of the public sector. Taxation balances income and consumption, aims to regulate consumption and production by taking account of the environment, and to reduce the consump...https://vm.fi/en/taxation
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Whistleblower protection Whistleblower protection safeguards people who report certain types of misconduct. In this case, a ‘whistleblower’ is a person who, in the course of their work, discovers a breach of European Union or national law concerni...https://vm.fi/en/whistleblower-protection
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5.2.2026 | On Thursday 5 February, the Government submitted a supplementary budget proposal for 2026 to Parliament. The supplementary budget focuses on boosting growth and investments with the goal of supporting employment. The proposal also includes a decrease to revenue estimates.https://vm.fi/en/-/194055633/government-submits-supplementary-budget-proposal-to-parliament-5
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Governance Policy The central goal of administrative policy is to ensure that public administration can function. Openess, trust and ethics » The Ministry of Finance promotes open government because everyone has the right to receive information an...https://vm.fi/en/governance-policy
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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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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...https://vm.fi/en/frequently-asked-questions-about-the-renewal-of-the-services-and-premises-network
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Tax system The Ministry of Finance prepares the tax laws that regulate taxation. Taxpayers include all people living in Finland as well as corporations and companies doing business in Finland. Tax recipients in addition to the state include all mu...https://vm.fi/en/tax-system
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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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Sustainable Growth Programme for Finland – boosting reforms and investments - Valtiovarainministeriö
The Sustainable Growth Programme for Finland will support growth that is ecologically, socially and economically sustainable in line with the aims of the Government Programme. The Sustainable Growth Programme will boost competitiveness, investment, research, development and innovation, as well as measures to raise skill levels.https://vm.fi/en/sustainable-growth-programme-for-finland -
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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Advisory boards on information management in public administration Pursuant to section 7 of the Act on Information Management in Public Administration (906/2019), the Ministry of Finance is responsible for arranging cooperation relating to informa...https://vm.fi/en/advisory-boards-on-information-management-in-public-administration
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22.9.2025 | The Finnish economy is slowly recovering from recession, with weak employment and economic uncertainty keeping households cautious. The general government debt ratio will stabilise briefly, but not permanently, at the end of the parliamentary term, estimates the Ministry of Finance in its forecast published on 22 September.https://vm.fi/en/-/economy-recovering-slowly-debt-ratio-set-to-stabilise-briefly
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EU digital statutes lay the ground rules for operating in the digital age The EU is currently preparing and has already issued a number of digital and data statutes. The aim of these statutes is to make the digital operating environment as functio...https://vm.fi/en/digital-statutes-in-the-eu
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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...https://vm.fi/en/questions-and-answers-regarding-life-event-based-digitalisation
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The objective of the group is to harmonise practices relating to information management and information guidance in public administration and to promote the interoperability of public services.https://vm.fi/en/project?tunnus=VM099:00/2024
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30.4.2026 | 1(57) Liite 2 Elpymis- ja palautumissuunnitelman toimeenpano (Fenix)1 CSR Subpart Measure name Milestone/target name Target date for implementation (latest reporting) Status (MS reporting) 2019.CSR1.2 Preparation of the social welfare and health c...https://vm.fi/documents/10623/0/Liite%202%20fenix_27.4.2026%20(1).pdf/217e0ba6-7554-1693-1ccc-677fbca098fb?t=1777526205606
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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