Finland’s Minister of Social Affairs and Health, Wille Rydman, has publicly challenged Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s assertion that there is no government consensus on criteria for Stea grants—funding for social welfare organizations. Rydman expressed bewilderment regarding the Prime Minister’s intention to bring the matter before the Council of State, stating the criteria have already been decided and are in effect. Prime Minister Orpo announced on social media that Rydman’s proposed criteria lack governmental approval and require a full council review. Orpo emphasized the government’s commitment to agreed-upon savings measures and their joint implementation. The disagreement centers on the conditions attached to state aid distributed by Stea, a key funding body in the social sector. This public dispute highlights tensions within the governing coalition regarding budgetary priorities and ministerial authority. The situation suggests a potential power struggle between the two officials over control of social welfare funding.