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16.6.2026 | The Finnish economy is gradually recovering but is overshadowed by the crisis in the Middle East, higher energy prices and an uncertain economic outlook. Economic growth is boosting general government revenues, but the deficit remains wide according to the Ministry of Finance's economic forecast published on 16 June.

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...

A green transition will support structural adjustment of the economy and help to build a carbon-neutral welfare society. The Sustainable Growth Programme will bring forward solutions that can reduce emissions both in Finland and worldwide.

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...

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...

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...

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...

24.2.2026 | VIEWS AND POSITIONS ON POLICY DEVELOPMENTS IN THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND 2025 ANNUAL REPORT Office of the Nordic-Baltic Constituency International Monetary Fund February 2026 2 CONTENTS 1. NAVIGATING UNCERTANTY ..................................

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.

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.

12.12.2022 | Ministry of Finance Strategy on Climate and Nature 13.12.2022 Contents We consider societal effects of climate change and biodiversity loss in our work_ ____________________________________________ 3 We recognise the challenges of climate and natu...

11.9.2024 | FINNISH GOVERNMENT PO BOX 23, 00023 GOVERNMENT, FINLAND vn.fi/en Tel. +358 295 16001 1(10) Central government R&D funding in 2025 The Government is committed to the national target of increasing Finland’s research and developme (R&D) expenditure t...

11.9.2024 | FINNISH GOVERNMENT PO BOX 23, 00023 GOVERNMENT, FINLAND vn.fi/en Tel. +358 295 16001 1(8) Budget session of Prime Minister Orpo’s Government 3 September 2024 Government’s fiscal policy line The priorities of the Government’s economic policy are ec...

5.2.2025 | January 2025 Office of the Nordic-Baltic Constituency VIEWS AND POSITIONS ON POLICY DEVELOPMENTS IN THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND 2024 Annual Report 2 CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................

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

22.8.2024 | Working for Finland – Central Government Human Resources Strategy 2030 1.2.2024 Introduction________________________________4 Human resources strategy helps us to succeed_ _ 4 Human resources strategy arose by_ ___________ 5 Common goals support m...

23.4.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government has agreed on the General Government Fiscal Plan for 2026–2029. The decisions focus on reinforcing the conditions for economic growth and enhancing the security of Finland and the Finnish people. At the same time, the Government will ensure that public finances are sustainable. The growth package will be financed responsibly through measures to increase general government revenue and reduce expenditure.

19.12.2024 | Action Plan for Tackling the Grey Economy and Economic Crime 2024–2027 Action Plan 2024–2027 On 17 May 2024, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment issued a deci- sion to set up a preparatory group for updating the Strategy and Action Pla...

30.5.2022 | The misallocation of labour and capital in the Finnish business sector has increased in the 2000s, which has significantly retarded productivity growth. The concentration of labour to companies with lower productivity is a key factor in retarding growth. A more efficient allocation of labour could be influenced, for example, by dismantling incentive traps and increasing labour mobility and wage competition, states a recent study by Aalto University and ETLA Economic Research.

18.1.2024 | 1 LOW-CARBON PROCUREMENT PLAYBOOK Salla Koivusalo, Lea Gynther, Elli Saari and Sini Marttinen from Motiva Ltd, Maria Röykkä, Mika Hänninen and Tapio Koivisto from Hansel Ltd, Katriina Alhola from SYKE, Ville Valovirta from VTT Ltd and Jussi Pyykkö...