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9.4.2026 | The Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy has decided in favour of centralising the Government’s financial administration functions under the Government Shared Services Centre for Finance and HR (Palkeet). With the decision, the central government’s operational financial administration tasks and the information systems that support them will be transferred to Palkeet next year.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-seeks-cost-savings-by-centralising-financial-administration-functions-under-palkeet
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30.4.2026 | 22 April 2026 Savings measure 2027 2028 2029 2030 Total (EUR million) 391 453 493 543 Development policy loans and investments (24.30.89) The level of the item will be permanently lowered. 35 35 35 35 Central government’s universal funding for the...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/194055633/221331025/Appendix+2+Savings+measures,+General+Government+Fiscal+Plan+2027%E2%80%932030.pdf/a2dfe601-81e1-c7d3-ae7b-8c6baa65de21?t=1777546431429
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12.5.2026 | The Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy has decided that the review of government agency structures will continue with follow-up studies on potential longer-term changes. The follow-up studies will be completed before the end of this year.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/review-of-government-agency-structures-advances-to-more-detailed-follow-up-studies
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23.4.2026 | As per the Government Programme, immigrants will integrate into Finland through work and the integration system will be reformed to encourage integration. The reform will increase immigrants’ responsibility for their own integration and make the system more binding.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-submits-proposal-to-parliament-on-integration-services-reform
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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.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/orpo-government-uncertain-times-call-for-measures-to-build-confidence-and-boost-growth-1
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7.5.2026 | The maximum term of new housing loans will be increased to 40 years. This new legislation seeks to boost the housing market and construction. The Government has proposed that the bill be approved by the President of the Republic and enter into force on 1 June.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/reform-of-housing-finance-regulation-supports-housing-market-through-added-flexibility
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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.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/rising-energy-prices-slow-economic-growth
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19.5.2026 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has submitted two applications to the European Commission to qualify for support from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF). The support aims to help redundant workers find new jobs through learning of new skills and individual and locally targeted employment services.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finland-applies-for-eu-aid-to-speed-up-re-employment-of-terminated-car-and-paper-industry-workers
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30.3.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior has set up a project to improve the efficiency of asylum procedures, bringing together key administrative branches and actors.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/large-project-to-make-asylum-procedures-more-efficient
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30.4.2026 | 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(8) Spending limits session of Prime Minister Orpo’s Government on 21–22 April 2026 Entries in ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/194055633/221331025/Appendix+1+Entries+in+the+meeting+minutes+Spending+limits+session+of+Prime+Minister+Orpo%E2%80%99s+Government+on+21%E2%80%9322+April+2026.pdf/12d33b36-e4c2-1d50-9411-30f8e5463e2f?t=1777546433545
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18.3.2026 | The EU heads of state and government will meet for the European Council in Brussels on Thursday 19 March. Discussions at the meeting will focus on recent developments in the Middle East, the situation in Ukraine, European competitiveness and the single market, defence and security, and the EU’s multiannual financial framework for 2028−2034. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/competitiveness-economy-and-security-on-agenda-at-european-council-prime-minister-orpo-to-represent-finland
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23.4.2026 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government has agreed on the General Government Fiscal Plan for 2027–2030. The Government has agreed on significant transport investments across Finland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-agrees-on-significant-transport-investments-with-a-focus-on-eastern-finland-and-military-mobility
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18.3.2026 | In its meeting on Wednesday 18 March, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions for the European Council meeting on 19–20 March and the Euro Summit to be held in connection with it. The ministerial committee also discussed the agenda for the next meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council, which will focus on trade.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-outlines-finland-s-positions-for-march-european-council-
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9.4.2026 | The Government is proposing changes aimed at preventing intentional misuse of social security, reducing incorrect social security payments and improving information exchange with Kela, the Social Insurance Institution of Finland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/government-proposes-measures-to-prevent-benefit-fraud-and-incorrect-payments
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24.6.2025 | In its meeting on 24 June, the Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy decided on the implementation and allocation of EUR 130 million in annual central government savings in addition to the savings of almost EUR 400 million already agreed on for various administrative branches.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-economic-policy-decides-on-implementation-of-previously-agreed-central-government-savings
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20.11.2025 | On Thursday 20 November, the Government submitted its proposal to Parliament to amend the budget proposal for 2026. It includes proposals to launch new transport projects and to support Ukraine. The proposal will decrease the revenue estimate by EUR 189 million and increase the requirement for appropriations by EUR 455 million.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-proposes-amendments-to-2026-budget-proposal
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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.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/orpo-government-government-s-decisions-support-emerging-economic-growth
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8.8.2025 | For its main title of expenditure, the Prime Minister's Office proposes an appropriation of EUR 245.2 million for 2026. The draft budget appropriations cover the operating expenses of both the Prime Minister’s Office and those of the Office of the Chancellor of Justice, the salary expenses of ministers, state secretaries and special advisers, as well as subsidies to political parties, among other things.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-s-office-draft-budget-2026
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31.12.2025 | Fellow citizens, The darkest part of winter is now behind us – every day is a little bit longer than the last. Winter storm Hannes, which raged through Finland, has now subsided. I would like to thank the authorities and everyone else who has worked hard to repair the damage caused by the storm. We can be proud of the way Finland comes together in these situations.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-petteri-orpo-s-new-year-s-message-31-december-2025
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22.9.2025 | The Ministry of Education and Culture’s proportion of the 2026 budget proposal is EUR 8.9 billion, which is some EUR 4.4 million more than in the 2025 Budget. Despite continued pressure on general government finances, the proposal maintains investment in education, research and competence.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/eur-8.9-billion-budget-proposal-for-the-ministry-of-education-and-culture-for-2026