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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...https://vm.fi/en/minister-of-local-and-regional-government
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Reform of regional state administration The reform of regional state administration will bring the central government’s permit, guidance and supervision functions together in a new national agency. At the same time, new regional Economic Developme...https://vm.fi/en/reform-of-regional-state-administration
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12.5.2026 | The Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy has decided that the review of government agency structures will continue with follow-up studies on potential longer-term changes. The follow-up studies will be completed before the end of this year.https://vm.fi/en/-/194055633/review-of-government-agency-structures-advances-to-more-detailed-follow-up-studies
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Central government Central government consists of the state's central, regional and local administration. The state's central administration comprises the ministries together with the government agencies and institutions in their administrative br...https://vm.fi/en/central-government
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fi sv en Advisory Committee on Local Government Finances and Administration The Advisory Committee on Local Government Finances and Administration operates in conjunction with the Ministry of Finance. In addition to the Ministry of Finance, the Ad...https://vm.fi/en/advisory-committee-on-local-government-finances-and-administration
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Renewal of central government’s service and premises network in 2020s The central government’s in-person services will be brought together into joint customer service points, called Suomi-piste service points, and government agencies and public bo...https://vm.fi/en/renewal-of-central-government-s-service-and-premises-network-in-2020s
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Working for Finland – Central Government Human Resources Strategy 2030 The Central Government Human Resources Strategy provides a common vision and goals to guide development in the coming years. Our strategic goals are linked to the central gover...https://vm.fi/en/central-government-human-resources-strategy
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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 ...https://vm.fi/en/international-cooperation
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Local government finances The Ministry of Finance monitors and assesses the status and development of the finances of municipalities. The Ministry develops the system of central government transfers to local government; calculates and grants centr...https://vm.fi/en/local-government-finances
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28.4.2026 | The Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy has decided in favour of recruiting 500 young people for fixed-term positions in central government this year. An appropriation of EUR 4 million will be reserved for the recruitment in the second supplementary budget for 2026. The aim is to help young people find work in a challenging employment landscape.https://vm.fi/en/-/194055633/government-to-hire-500-young-people-for-fixed-term-positions
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Municipal administration The municipalities organise services for their residents. Most of these services are defined as statutory duties of local governments. In addition to their statutory duties, municipalities may assume other self-government ...https://vm.fi/en/municipal-administration
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Ministers The Ministry of Finance is led by Minister of Finance Riikka Purra . Her responsibilities at the Ministry include economic policy, economic prospects and taxation. Minister of Local and Regional Government Anna-Kaisa Ikonen is responsibl...https://vm.fi/en/ministers
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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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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...https://vm.fi/en/structures-guidance-and-direction-of-administration
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The Sustainable Growth Programme for Finland is being prepared by the Ministry of Finance and involves extensive collaboration with other parties. These include ministries, the Regional Councils, other regional entities, business and industry, and the research sector.https://vm.fi/en/process
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Coordinating services and premises The process of implementing significant reforms in central government administration in Finland began in 2021. These changes form part of the Strategy for Public Governance Renewal published in December 2020. The...https://vm.fi/en/coordinating-services-and-premises
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Reshaping of regionalisation In autumn 2019 the Ministry of Finance set up a strategy project for reforming regionalisation. The aim of the project was to draw up strategic guidelines on the type of central government activities and presence to be...https://vm.fi/en/reshaping-of-regionalisation
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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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Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment Minister of Economic Affairs Sakari Puisto The Finns Party Minister of Economic Affairs Sakari Puisto is responsible for matters of the Innovations and Enterprise Financing Department at the Ministry of ...https://vm.fi/en/minister-of-economic-affairs
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16.4.2026 | It will soon be possible to receive mail from public authorities using commercially available digital mailbox services. The plan is for this option to be available in the autumn of 2026.https://vm.fi/en/-/reading-digital-mail-from-public-authorities-will-be-more-flexible-in-future