1.9.2026 | On 1 September 2026, the Government of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo reached a decision on its budget proposal for 2027 and is steadily implementing the agenda it agreed at the spending limits session. The agenda includes EUR 100 million of investment in construction and numerous transport infrastructure projects. The Government’s targeted measures will support economic growth.

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.

19.9.2023 | In its first budget session, the Government of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo decided on solutions that will return Finland to a sustainable growth track. The Government will launch structural reforms to boost employment and growth, which will have positive impacts on general government finances in the next few years. In addition, the Government decided on consolidation measures.

1.9.2022 | The budget proposal for 2023 of Prime Minister Sanna Marin’s Government builds sustainable growth for the future, secures purchasing power and assists people with the hike in electricity prices. The budget proposal responds to the effects of Russia’s war of aggression and inflation, improves safety and security, security of supply, and energy self-sufficiency, and provides further investment in research and development and in the green transition.

13.11.2025 | Venäjän taloustilanne ja -näkymät Ulko- ja turvallisuuspoliittinen journalistiseminaari Maanpuolustustiedotuksen suunnittelukunta MTS Jyväskylä 31.3.2014 Vesa Korhonen, Suomen pankin siirtymätalouksien tutkimuslaitos BOFIT 2 Talouden ja tuonnin ka...

4.9.2026 | 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(5) Entries in the meeting minutes Budget session of Prime Minister Orpo’s Government 1 Septemb...

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8.9.2026 | Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorised the Finnish Defence Forces to procure more than one hundred vehicle-fitted mortar systems from Patria. The new 120 mm Modular Mobile Mortar (M3) system will improve the mobility, protection and firing capacity of forces across a wide area.

14.8.2026 | A new headquarters building for NATO’s Multi-Corps Land Component Command North (MCLCC-N) will be constructed in the Karkialampi garrison area in Mikkeli.

14.8.2026 | A new multi-purpose building for the Army Academy will be constructed in the Lappeenranta garrison area. The building will gather accommodation, training, library and storage facilities, as well as the maintenance and common facilities supporting them, under one roof.

21.1.2026 | AGREEMENT ON DEFENSE COOPERATION BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF FINLAND AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 2 CONTENTS Preamble Article 1 Scope and Purpose Article 2 Definitions Article 3 Access to and Use of Agreed Facil...

21.1.2026 | Budget for 2026; EUR million EUR million % Military defence Procurement of materiel (excl. F-35 and Squadron 2020) 1 240 23 % F-35 Fighter Program 1 355 25 % Squadron 2020 213 4 % Materiel maintenance (excluding salaries) 560 10 % Payroll of the D...

3.7.2026 | Finland will procure short-range ground-based air defence systems from Sweden.

3.12.2025 | 1 TECHNICAL ARRANGEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF FINLAND AND THE SWEDISH ARMED FORCES CONCERNING THE PROVISION OF HOST NATION SUPPORT FOR MILITARY ACTIVITIES 2 1 INTRODUCTION The Government of the Republic of Finland, represented ...

11.5.2026 | Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorised the Defence Forces to order thermal clip-on optics and related equipment and spare parts through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA).

4.6.2026 | On 4 June 2026, the Finnish Government, based on Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen’s presentation, submitted to Parliament a government proposal for reforming the legislation on military intelligence.

27.10.2025 | 1 TECHNICAL ARRANGEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF FINLAND AND SUPREME HEADQUARTERS ALLIED POWERS EUROPE (SHAPE) REGARDING THE PROVISION OF HOST NATION SUPPORT FOR THE EXECUTION OF NATO OPERATIONS/EXERCISES/SIMILAR MILITARY ACTIVITY...

21.1.2026 | 1 MTS:n puheenjohtaja, kansanedustaja Esko Kurvinen Pohjoismainen konfe- renssi 23.-26.4.2014 Helsinki & Pietari Avauspuhe Köningstedtissä 23.4.2014 Arvoisat pohjoismaiset ystävämme, hyvät konferenssivieraat, naiset ja herrat ! Minä olen kansanedu...

12.12.2025 | Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorised the Finnish Defence Forces to procure support services for military aviation, maritime defence, intelligence, surveillance and command and control from the Finnish companies Patria Aviation Oy and Insta Group Oy. The main part of deliveries will take place in 2026–2030.