What happened
The Ministry of Finance in Finland has published a policy outlook titled 'Trust in the Future', which discusses key issues and offers concrete solutions for the upcoming parliamentary term. The outlook suggests that Finland has the tools to ensure success, but it will require a shared goal and the ability to make decisions and carry them out.
The Ministry's analysis of Finland's strengths and how they can be leveraged indicates that the country's problems can be solved, but it will require sufficient measures to be taken in the next government term. The outlook emphasizes the importance of rapidly improving Finland's public finances, securing the foundations of the welfare society, and strengthening economic security.
The Ministry proposes several measures, including improving public finances by about EUR 8-11 billion by the end of the next parliamentary term, upholding the Parliamentary Pact for Fiscal Policy, and committing to structural reforms that strengthen conditions for economic growth. The outlook also highlights the potential benefits of artificial intelligence in delivering significant benefits for public services, work, and society as a whole.
In addition, the Ministry suggests that Finland should strengthen its economic security, improve growth incentives, and update its public sector service commitments and structures for the AI era. The outlook also emphasizes the need to reform the municipal structure, strengthen the capacity of wellbeing services counties, and ensure that society can withstand unexpected crises.
