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Standard & Poor's (S&P) affirmed its `AAA' long-term and `A-1+' short-term sovereign credit ratings on the Republic of Finland. The outlook on the long-term rating is negative.
Economic Bulletin 2/2011
The GDP growth forecast for the current year is 2.6%. Next year, growth will slow to 0.4%, suggesting the possibility of recession. In 2013 GDP growth will reach 1.7%. Economic recovery in Finland will depend largely on domestic demand.
Economic Bulletin 2/2011
20.12.2011 | pdf, 539 Kt
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Budget proposal for 2012 and revised central government spending limits for 2012-2015 submitted to Parliament on 5 October
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Information on Finland's commitments and the EU financial stabilisation facilities
The Ministry of Finance is part of the Government. The Ministry prepares economic and fiscal policy, drafts the annual Budget and offers experience in tax policy matters. It is responsible for drafting policy on the financial markets and State employer and human resources policy, and for the overall development of public administration. Moreover, the Ministry is in charge of the legislative and financial requirements of local government functions. It also participates in the work of the European Union and many international organizations.
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