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24.4.2026 | Credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings revised its outlook of Finland’s credit rating to negative and affirmed the rating as AA+. Finland’s rating is the second highest on the scale. Minister of Finance Riikka Purra was not surprised by S&P’s decision.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/s-p-global-ratings-revises-finland-s-credit-rating-outlook-to-negative
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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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Governments and ministers You can browse the information on the site by government, minister, ministerial title and ministry. All ministers are listed for each government, along with their terms of office. The information on individual ministers i...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/governments-and-ministers/ministers/-/min/orpo/minister-of-finance
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Governments and ministers You can browse the information on the site by government, minister, ministerial title and ministry. All ministers are listed for each government, along with their terms of office. The information on individual ministers i...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/governments-and-ministers/ministers/-/min/orpo/valtiovarainministeri
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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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18.6.2025 | On Wednesday 18 June, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo held a parliamentary debate on strengthening Finland's debt sustainability. The debate has to do with the state of general government finances in Finland and the new fiscal rules.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-launches-parliamentary-debate-on-debt-brake
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6.8.2025 | The Ministry of Finance's draft budget for 2026 implements the guidelines of the Government’s spring mid-term policy review and includes the Minister of Finance's new adjustment measures proposed by the Minister of Finance to ensure that the debt ratio stabilises towards the end of the parliamentary term. The draft budget totals EUR 89.6 billion and involves a deficit of EUR 9.9 billion. When enter...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/draft-budget-of-minister-of-finance-riikka-purra-to-stabilise-the-debt-ratio-budget-deficit-to-be-reduced-to-below-eur-10-billion
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19.12.2024 | Finland’s economy has returned to growth this year, and growth is expected to accelerate next year, according to the forecast published by the Ministry of Finance on 19 December.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/finland-s-economy-to-recover-from-recession-debt-ratio-shows-signs-of-stabilising
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12.12.2025 | Moody’s announced that Finland’s ratings are still at the second highest level, Aa1, and Finland's outlook is stable.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/moody-s-ratings-takes-no-credit-rating-action-in-periodic-review-of-finland-s-ratings
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8.3.2024 | The aim of updating the strategy is to reduce debt management risks and simplify operations.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/ministry-of-finance-updates-the-government-debt-management-strategy
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16.12.2025 | In its meeting on Tuesday 16 December, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions for the European Council and the EU-Western Balkans summit taking place this week. The ministerial committee also discussed support for Ukraine and the use of frozen Russian assets to finance a reparations loan for the reconstruction of Ukraine.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-discusses-european-council-and-ukraine-reparations-loan
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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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26.7.2025 | On Friday 25 July, the Fitch credit rating agency lowered the rating of Finland’s central government debt by one grade from AA+ to AA. Finland’s outlook is now rated as stable.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/fitch-downgrades-finland-s-credit-rating
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13.11.2025 |https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/new-fiscal-framework-strengthens-public-finances
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10.11.2025 | The International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimates that Finland should consolidate general government finances by about EUR 1.5 billion annually. Consolidation should be continued until the fiscal balance is closed and debt begins to decline. The IMF published its statement on the Finnish economy on Monday 10 November.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/imf-praises-finland-s-new-fiscal-framework
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15.2.2024 | The Government has appointed Liisa Räsänen, Master of Social Sciences, as Director General of the State Treasury. Räsänen is currently working as a director in the State Treasury.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/liisa-rasanen-appointed-director-general-of-state-treasury
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29.4.2025 | 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(11) Government discussions on the General Government Fiscal Plan 22–23 April 2025 Entries in t...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/194055633/221331025/Puoliv%C3%A4liriihi+p%C3%B6yt%C3%A4kirjamerkinn%C3%A4t+23.4.2025_EN.pdf/83adc4bc-64f8-17aa-fe0f-abe693209d02?t=1745913885787
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31.10.2025 | The Government and the municipal shareholders of West Railway Ltd (Turku, Espoo, Salo, Lohja, Vihti and Kirkkonummi) have agreed to initiate construction of the project if a negotiated settlement is formally approved by their respective decision-making bodies.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/negotiations-completed-on-western-railway-project-draft-agreement-submitted-for-municipal-and-central-government-approval
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18.12.2025 | The Government will address the difficulties of foreign students and their families. On 18 December 2025, the ministerial working group on internal security and administration of justice outlined legislative changes regarding requirements for student livelihood and language skills.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-decides-on-methods-to-address-difficulties-with-foreign-student-permits-and-livelihoods
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25.2.2025 | Permanent State Secretary Jukka Salovaara will visit Geneva, Switzerland, from 25 to 26 February. He will deliver Finland’s address to a High-Level Segment of the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council and to a High-Level Segment of the Conference on Disarmament.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/permanent-state-secretary-salovaara-to-attend-un-human-rights-council-session-and-conference-on-disarmament-in-geneva