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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.

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.

Absences Absences due to sickness During each calendar year, public officials are entitled to full pay for a maximum of 60 sick days. After that, they receive 75% of their pay. All days of sickness count towards the total number of days, but the n...

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...

3.9.2024 | The 2025 budget proposal of Prime Minister Orpo's Government bolsters conditions for economic growth. Economic growth driven by the private sector will also serve to secure the financing base for central government finances. The fast-acting measures to curb indebtedness that were decided on due to the difficult situation in central government finances will move forward.

2.5.2026 | 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...

28.4.2025 | 1 Liite 1. Maakohtaisten suositusten toimeenpano (CeSaR) Finland's contribution to the Country-specific recommendations (CSR) assessment Semester Cycle 2025 CSR.2024.1 CSR 1 Subpart 1: Submit the medium-term fiscal-structural plan in a timely mann...

30.4.2026 | 1 Liite 1. Maakohtaisten suositusten toimeenpano (CeSaR) Finland's contribution to the Country-specific recommendations (CSR) assessment1 Semester Cycle 2026 CSR.2025.1 CSR 1 Subpart 1: Reinforce overall defence and security spending and readiness...

1.9.2022 | The budget proposal for 2023 of Prime Minister Sanna Marin’s Government builds sustainable growth for the future, secures purchasing power and assists people with the hike in electricity prices. The budget proposal responds to the effects of Russia’s war of aggression and inflation, improves safety and security, security of supply, and energy self-sufficiency, and provides further investment in research and development and in the green transition.

25.8.2023 | The proposal of the Ministry of Finance for the 2024 budget and spending limits for 2024–2027 ensures implementation of the policies in the Government Programme. The budget proposal totals EUR 87.2 billion, and a deficit of EUR 10.1 billion is proposed. The budget total is EUR 3.7 billion higher than the total budgeted for 2023, including the first supplementary budget. The budget proposal will be published in full at budjetti.vm.fi on Monday 28 August.

9.9.2021 | The budget proposal of Prime Minister Sanna Marin’s Government for 2022 builds sustainable growth for the future in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. The budget proposal aims to support post-pandemic recovery, accelerate investments, enable environmentally sustainable growth and increase the availability of skilled labour. The goal is to safeguard people’s wellbeing and to ensure favourable conditions for sustainable economic growth in the long term.

9.9.2021 | The budget proposal of Prime Minister Sanna Marin’s Government for 2022 builds sustainable growth for the future in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. The budget proposal aims to support post-pandemic recovery, accelerate investments, enable environmentally sustainable growth and increase the availability of skilled labour. The goal is to safeguard people’s wellbeing and to ensure favourable conditions for sustainable economic growth in the long term.

20.5.2022 | The second supplementary budget proposal for 2022 responds to appropriations needs directly caused by Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine and mitigates the harm caused by COVID-19 to children and young people.

12.5.2021 | 1 MINISTRY OF FINANCE VN/24238/2020 12 May 2021 Distribution as listed GENERAL GOVERNMENT FISCAL PLAN 2022–2025 The General Government Fiscal Plan also includes Finland’s Stability Programme, and it meets the EU’s requirement for a medium-term fis...

24.4.2015 | Public Sector ICT Ministry of Finance publications– 15b/2015 The Impact of open data – a preliminary study Description page Publisher and date Ministry of Finance, March 2015 Author(s) Heli Koski, Elinkeinoelämän tutkimuslaitos Title of publicatio...

15.3.2021 | The Sustainable Growth Programme for Finland will boost investment in emissions reducing solutions, accelerate sustainable growth in the economy, and create long-term growth potential. Half of the funding involved will be for promoting a green transition, and about a quarter will be for digitalisation. The Programme will also boost public investment in research, development and innovation by approximately EUR 700 million.

29.4.2021 | In its mid-term policy review, the Government outlined extensive measures to strengthen employment and public finances and to promote people’s wellbeing in Finland in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The decisions in the mid-term review include policies to strengthen growth, to continue on the path to carbon neutrality and to reduce inequality. The measures have been integrated into the 2022–2...

2.6.2020 | The coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis has had a considerable impact on people’s livelihoods and everyday lives, the ability of businesses to operate viably, and the shape and direction of the Finnish economy. This fourth supplementary budget proposal for 2020 is part of the Government's coronavirus crisis follow-up package, which focuses on ensuring an economically, ecologically and socially sustainable emergence from the crisis.

7.10.2019 | 1 MINISTRY OF FINANCE VM/776/02.02.00.00/2019 7 October 2019 Distribution as listed GENERAL GOVERNMENT FISCAL PLAN 2020–2023 The General Government Fiscal Plan also includes Finland’s Stability Programme, and it meets the EU’s requirement for a me...

28.4.2017 | The Finnish economy is expected to post growth of 1.2% in 2017, says the Ministry of Finance in its Economic Survey published on Friday 28 April. The GDP growth forecast is bolstered by improving business and consumer confidence.