In a recent statement to Helsingin Sanomat, Finnish Finance Minister Riikka Purra firmly rejected the proposal by the Conservative Party (Kokoomus) to abolish the inheritance tax. She emphasized that the government has already made its tax decisions and is not preparing to eliminate the inheritance tax, calling the proposal 'very unrealistic.' This discourse has resurfaced as the government is gearing up for economic negotiations next April.

The Conservative Party aims to propose the abolition of the inheritance tax during the upcoming negotiations, suggesting it could be offset by an increase in capital gains tax. This initiative received support from a member of the government coalition, Joakim Strand of the Swedish People's Party (RKP), who expressed that the idea of removing the inheritance tax was also worth considering to facilitate economic growth.

Minister Purra criticized the idea from both an economic and practical standpoint, arguing that such tax policy should not be made impulsively, as it contributes to market uncertainty. Her comments underline the challenges the government faces in reconciling different fiscal strategies within the coalition, while attempting to maintain stability in Finland's economic policy amidst ongoing discussions about taxation and fiscal reform.