The day was dominated by Finance Minister Riikka Purra's budget proposal for 2027, which included tax cuts across all income brackets, increased defense spending, and a deficit of 12.9 billion euros. Coverage began in the morning with live broadcasts of Purra's comments on economic growth and continued through the afternoon as she unveiled the full proposal, with outlets highlighting key points like tax incentives and state interest costs. The Ceuta migration crisis remained a secondary focus, with Interior Minister Rantanen defending her earlier comments and receiving support from EU counterparts, though domestic criticism persisted. Other stories included the death of actor Kari Sorvali, a controversy over Ozempic ads in gyms, and a fatal car crash in Kaarina, but none displaced the budget as the lead editorial priority.