Ministry of Finance Minister of Local and Regional Government Anna-Kaisa Ikonen The National Coalition Party Minister of Local and Regional Government Anna-Kaisa Ikonen is responsible for governance policy, municipal affairs, wellbeing services co...

Strengthening the Fight against Corruption project, co-funded by the European Union’s Internal Security Fund (ISF).

On 20.3.2025, the Government adopted a resolution on a national programme to promote democracy and participation. The task of the cross-administrative working group appointed by the Ministry of Justice is to coordinate the implementation of the programme in the Government in 2025-2027.

Anti-corruption efforts As in many other countries, corruption is a problem present also in Finland. Studies show that instead of street-level corruption, Finland is characterised by larger-scale structural corruption that is more difficult to det...

The Government has appointed an Advisory Board on Civil Society Policy (KANE) for a four-year term from 27 January 2022 to 26 January 2026. The Advisory Board is chaired by Taina Susiluoto, CEO of the Finnish Olympic Committee. The Advisory Board on Civil Society Policy works under the auspices of the Ministry of Justice. The Advisory Board’s tasks include promoting the interaction between administration and civil society and enhancing the operating conditions for civil society.

We will develop the operating conditions of CSOs in cross-administrative cooperation. The implementation of the strategy includes legislative projects, studies and reports and other development measures. The aim is, for example, to extend the right to tax deductions on donations to CSOs, to reform government grant practices and to form a vision of civil society.

Finland – a state governed by the rule of law Finnish democracy is built on the rule of law. The rule of law and respect for fundamental rights are key principles enshrined in the Constitution of Finland. Finland is also committed to these princip...

7.11.2025 | A new survey will open on Monday 10 November, giving pupils in years 5–9 the chance to share their thoughts on what is important. Their responses will help us as we prepare for the next government term.

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.

Operation and finances Operational and financial planning in the administrative sector of the Ministry of Justice is based on the four-year appropriation framework and the performance agreements. The Ministry of Justice is responsible for creating...

10.9.2025 | 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(4) Budget session of Prime Minister Orpo’s Government on 1–2 September 2025 Entries in the mee...

Oikeusministeriön asettama kuluttajaluottotyöryhmä on ehdottanut muutoksia kuluttajansuojalain koti- ja etämyyntiä koskevaan 6 lukuun sekä kuluttajaluottoja koskevaan 7 lukuun. Työryhmä on ehdottanut muutoksia myös lakiin kuluttajansuojaviranomaisten eräistä toimivaltuuksista. Mietintö on ollut lausuntokierroksella, joka päättyi 29.4.2022.

Delegation för ekonomiskt kunnande Statsrådet har tillsatt en delegation för ekonomiskt kunnande 2.11.2023–1.11.2027. Delegationen för ekonomiskt kunnande finns i anslutning till justitieministeriet för att förbättra kunskaperna i ekonomi och främ...

Security Clearance Act Provisions on the procedures to be applied to verify the reliability of persons and companies are laid down in the Security Clearance Act. The objective of the Act is to reduce the vulnerability of society and to protect pub...

Crime victims The Ministry of Justice is responsible for drafting the legislation related to the legal status of crime victims and for improving the position of crime victims within its mandate. The efforts to improve the position of crime victims...

Persons other than those employed by a ministry may only report a breach using the centralised external reporting channel of the Office of the Chancellor of Justice . We do not cooperate with any third parties on this matter. Whistleblower protect...

4.11.2025 | Europarådets kongress för lokala och regionala myndigheter har publicerat sina iakttagelser om välfärdsområdes- och kommunalvalet i Finland 2025. Valobservatörsdelegationen konstaterade att valet genomfördes lugnt, öppet och professionellt. 

4.11.2025 | Euroopan neuvoston paikallis- ja aluehallintojen kongressi on julkaissut havaintonsa Suomen vuoden 2025 alue- ja kuntavaaleista. Vaalitarkkailudelegaatio totesi vaalien sujuneen rauhallisesti, läpinäkyvästi ja ammattimaisesti. 

30.5.2017 | 1 Reports and guidelines Layout: Government Administration Department, Information Support and Publications Unit, Anne-Marie Paakkari Description sheet Published by Ministry of Justice 28 February 2017 Authors Corinna Tammenmaa, Vava Lunabba Unit ...

10.11.2017 | Prime Minister’s Office Publications 7/2012 STRATEGY FOR THE NATIONAL LANGUAGES OF FINLAND Government resolution STRATEGY FOR THE NATIONAL LANGUAGES OF FINLAND Prime Minister’s Office Publications 7/2012 Government resolution Published by PRIME MI...