A SURVEY by Helsingin Sanomat has revealed stubborn and widespread public doubts about the policy agenda of the government of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP). Policies pursued by the four-party ruling coalition were assessed to make Finland a better place to live in by only a quarter of respondents andContinue Reading
The government on Tuesday approved the 2021 state budget bill and the 2021-2024 fiscal strategy. The new budget suggests that all coalition partners have managed to include their election promises in what will be a local government council elections year. Cuts were not mentioned. State budget expenses will amount toContinue Reading
The Ministry of Finance presented its fall economic forecast on Monday that serves as the basis for the 2021 state budget. Minister of Finance Martin Helme told Postimees about the government’s plans. What are the finance minister’s main proposals for the new budget process? I’m not sure whether I canContinue Reading