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.
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.
Live recording on 21 April: Leaders of the government parties meet the media ahead of the spending limits negotiations (in Finnish) | Government video service Photos of the 2026 spending limits session | Flickr
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