Finland needs functional transport connections and new ways to maintain its infrastructure. INFRA ry's goals for the parliamentary elections and the government program bring together solutions that support growth, security and a smooth everyday life.
Industrial investments, business transportation, and people's everyday journeys all require well-functioning infrastructure. The upcoming government term will require taking care of the condition of existing networks, but it will also prepare to build a lot of new ones.
Ahead of the 2027 elections and with a view to the government's program work, INFRA ry presents solutions to three interrelated entities:
- ACCESSIBLE AND SAFE FINLAND. The growth of road repair debt must be stopped, the main roads must be modernized, and the development of international connections must be made a strategic priority for Finland. The transport system must operate from local roads to Europe.
- A SUSTAINABLY BUILT FINLAND. We will secure the aggregates needed for construction through regional plans and accelerate the use of recycled materials through clear regulation. We will make nature-based solutions part of everyday infrastructure construction.
- A RENEWABLE AND PRODUCTIVE FINLAND. Let's launch a research, development and innovation program for road infrastructure and open up national RDI funding for infrastructure research as well. Better materials and methods will get you more for your tax dollars!
The proposals have three concrete funding goals:
- 1,8 billion euros per year for basic road maintenance. The funding is tied to cost developments.
- At least EUR 0,7 billion per year for the modernization of main roads.
- EUR 6 million to the RDI programme for road infrastructure for the government term 2027–2031.
Infrastructure construction creates jobs all over the country
The money needed to build and maintain infrastructure must be proportionate to the benefits obtained.
A billion-euro infrastructure investment will create 11,000 person-years (VTT and Statistics Finland). New economy projects worth almost 400 billion euros have been identified in Finland, of which 100 billion euros are currently underway or about to start (EK's data window). In practice, every project begins with infrastructure construction by Finnish forces.
By reforming transport and waste taxation in accordance with INFRA's proposals, public finances will be strengthened, and there will be more room for improvement of infrastructure. The RDI funding for the infrastructure sector that we propose will ensure that every euro spent on infrastructure also produces more than before.
Open INFRA's election package!
INFRA ry's election and government program goals
Summary of solutions
Solution cards by theme
- Accessible and safe Finland – infrastructure financing (.pdf)
- Sustainably built Finland – infrastructure with nature in mind (.pdf)
- A renewing and productive Finland – more RDI in infrastructure (.pdf)
Presentation material
Background material
Anu-Liina Ginström
Director, Communications and Impact
anu-liina.ginstrom@rt.fi + 358 50 330 8131INFRA ry