Press releases
Public consultation: Cross-border cooperation on traffic offences to be strengthened within the EU
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:26.6.2026The Ministry of Transport and Communications is requesting views on the draft government proposal that would implement the EU's new legislative provisions concerning cross-border cooperation...
Keywords:Distribution infrastructure programme to be updated in line with European Commission recommendations
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:25.6.2026On 25 June 2026, the Government adopted a national programme on distribution infrastructure for alternative transport fuels. The programme, originally published in 2024, has been updated in line...
Keywords:Government submits amendments to taxi legislation for approval, first changes to take effect in September
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:25.6.2026On 25 June 2026, the Government submitted a proposal to amend taxi legislation for approval. The aim is to increase trust in the taxi services sector. The amendments are due to come into force in...
Keywords: Kasvun kaavaFinnish operators apply for more than EUR 26 million of EU funding for digital infrastructure projects
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:25.6.2026A total of approximately EUR 17.6 million in funding from the European Commission’s Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) is being sought for Finnish-led projects. In addition, approximately EUR 8.6...
Keywords:Views requested on legislative amendments to improve the security of transport infrastructure
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:23.6.2026The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests views on a draft government proposal to amend the Act on the Transport System and Highways, the Rail Transport Act and certain related acts....
Keywords:Review of approval and registration of racing vehicles launched
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:17.6.2026The Ministry of Transport and Communications has begun drafting a memorandum assessing the approval and registration of racing vehicles.
Keywords:Overview of communications networks completed: High-quality connections are the foundation of security and growth
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:17.6.2026Secure and reliable communications networks are the foundation of functionality of society, security of supply, investments and growth of the data economy. The efficiency of communications networks...
Keywords:Final report of the Digital Panel: Finland’s strong digital potential must be translated into economic growth
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:15.6.2026The Ministry of Transport and Communications published the final report of the Digital Panel on 15 June 2026. The report presents recommendations for measures to strengthen Finland’s economic...
Keywords:International Maritime Organization advances technical cooperation in maritime sector
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:12.6.2026The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) held its session in London, with hybrid participation, from 8 to 12 June 2026.
Keywords:Finland joins a Declaration of Intent promoting the automation of road transport
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:8.6.2026On 9 June 2026, in connection with the EU Transport Council meeting, Finland joined a Joint Declaration of Intent by Member States regarding large-scale cross-border testbeds for autonomous...
Keywords:Minister Ranne attending EU Transport Council: port and maritime industry strategies to be outlined
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:5.6.2026The EU Transport and Telecommunications Council will convene in Luxembourg on 8-9 June 2026. Finland will be represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne on the Transport...
Keywords:EU funding awarded for research and development to improve road safety
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:4.6.2026Finland has been awarded EUR 462,000 in EU funding to advance road safety under a European Commission call launched in late 2025. It will support a network-wide road safety assessment, the...
Keywords:National Cyber Security Exercise for State Administration organizations targeted Supply Chains and Critical Dependencies
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:1.6.2026The 2026 National Cyber Security Exercise for state administration organizations was held from 25 to 29 May. In the exercise, the aim was to influence citizen services through cyber-attacks using...
Keywords:Drafting of an act on the location of underground network infrastructure to be discontinued
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:29.5.2026The Ministry of Transport and Communications will discontinue the preparation of a government proposal concerning information on the location of underground network infrastructure. This decision...
Keywords:Provisions supplementing the Cyber Resilience Act to enter into force: Improving cybersecurity of smart devices and software
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:28.5.2026On 28 May 2026, the Government proposed the approval of the national provisions supplementing the European Union’s Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). The legislation will enter into force on 1 June 2026,...
Keywords:Maritime Safety Committee finalises MASS Code and strengthens action on shadow fleet
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:27.5.2026The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) met in London from 18 to 22 May 2026 for their 111th session.
Keywords:Legislative proposal to streamline maritime regulation circulated for comments
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:25.5.2026The Ministry of Transport and Communications is inviting comments on a draft government proposal and draft decrees concerning maritime regulation. The aim of the proposed amendments is to clarify...
Keywords:Minister Ranne to visit Stockholm
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:21.5.2026Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne will visit Stockholm on 22 May 2026. She will meet Swedish colleagues and attend a seminar on Nordic cooperation and the role of transport...
Keywords:Anna-Mari Ahonen appointed Saimaa Canal Delegate
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:21.5.2026The Government has appointed Anna-Mari Ahonen, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications, as the Saimaa Canal Delegate for a term of five years, from 1 June 2026 to 31 May...
Keywords:Amended Driving Licence Act includes night driving ban for young drivers to improve traffic safety for young people
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:13.5.2026The Government proposed on 13 May 2026 that the amendments to the Driving Licence Act be adopted. For the most part, the Act will enter into force on 29 May 2026. The aim of the amendments is to...
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