Current issues

The Government’s actions have a significant impact on the everyday lives of Finnish people and on society as a whole. The ministries communicate openly about the preparation of matters, the decision-making process and the effects of decisions. The Government and its ministries usually communicate about important issues at least through a press release.

Minister of Finance Purra and Prime Minister Orpo at the government budget session in autumn 2025.

Government session on spending limits 2026

The Government will negotiate on the General Government Fiscal Plan for 2027–2030 in its spending limits session on 21–22 April 2026. The negotiations will take place at the House of the Estates in Helsinki.

Central government spending limits | Ministry of Finance
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Security situation

Finland’s security environment changed when Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. Finland is not facing an immediate military threat, but the Government and the authorities are continuously monitoring the situation and assessing how it may evolve. Finland is well prepared for different kinds of crises and incidents.

Finland supports Ukraine Situation at Finland’s eastern border Finland and the Ottawa Convention