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30.4.2025 | The Finnish economy is expected to grow, but the trade war may substantially slow down growth. In its forecast published on 30 April, the Ministry of Finance warns that general government finances remain weak, and that Finland has few buffers to reduce the impacts of a trade war.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has published an analysis of anti-money laundering in Finland. At the request of the Nordic and Baltic countries, the IMF analysed threats and vulnerabilities stemming from money laundering and terrorist financing in the region. The results of the report were announced earlier.

12.9.2019 | A well-oiled financial system keeps the wheels of the economy turning. This means that a strike against critical points in the financial system could bring society to its knees. Finland’s Presidency of the Council of the EU aims to put the issue of new threats to the financial market and ways to counter them on the political agenda.

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...

Values and civil service ethics Public administration is ultimately about acting on an authorisation granted by the citizens, on citizens’ funds, and in the citizens’ interest. When we talk about civil service ethics and morale, we refer to the ge...

13.9.2019 | Resilience to hybrid threats emerged as a key theme on the first day of the informal meeting of EU member states’ finance ministers on Friday 13 September. The ministers also discussed stepping up action to combat climate change.

28.8.2019 | Enhanced action on climate change and the financial sector’s resilience to hybrid threats will be key themes when the EU member states’ finance ministers gather in Helsinki on 13–14 September for the Informal Meeting of Ministers for Economic and Financial Affairs.

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.

Industrial peace Industrial peace obligation When a collective agreement is in force, no industrial action may be taken in respect of the agreement in force. This applies to public official and employee organisations which are bound by the agreeme...

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.

17.3.2026 | Finland and a group of other NATO countries are exploring the establishment of a new financing mechanism.

23.10.2024 | The first national risk assessment of money laundering and terrorist financing for non-profit organisations (NPOs) has been completed. In addition to the assessment of risks, it is aimed at increasing awareness of the Finnish NPO sector among obliged entities specified in the Act on Preventing Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing, supervisory authorities as well as operators in the sector itself.

10.9.2025 | 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(4) Budget session of Prime Minister Orpo’s Government on 1–2 September 2025 Entries in the mee...

16.12.2025 | 1 (9) Budjettiosasto Rakenneyksikkö Toimeentulotuen kokonaisuudistuksen vaikutukset työllisyyteen Hallitus on antanut esityksen toimeentulotukilain kokonaisuudistuksesta (HE 116/2025 vp). Tässä muistiossa kuvataan hallituksen esityksen työllisyysv...

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.

6.10.2025 | 1 (8) Budjettiosasto Rakenneyksikkö Työttömyysturvan sanktioiden työllisyysvaikutukset Tässä muistiossa arvioidaan työttömyysturvan sanktioita koskevien uudistusten vaikutuksia työllisyyteen. Hallituksen esityksessä (HE 108/2025 vp) työttömyysturv...

23.5.2024 | Guidelines for Corporate Services Policy 2024–2027 BACKGROUND MEMORANDUM Introduction_ ____________________________________________________________________________ 3 Providers of shared government services__________________________________________...

28.3.2025 | Valtiovarainministeri Riikka Purra puhui perjantaina 28. maaliskuuta Saabin puolustuselektroniikkatehtaan avajaisissa Tampereella.

15.3.2024 | The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will facilitate exchange of information on cybersecurity between the Finnish Ministry of Finance and the US Treasury Department.

2.9.2025 | The Government of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has reached a decision on its budget proposal for 2026. The Government’s decisions aim to support economic growth, which is picking up. Supporting economic growth and continuing responsible fiscal management is necessary to ensure the security of people in Finland and safeguard their access to important services going forward.