Press releases
Government proposes to criminalise unauthorised possession of jammers
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:19.2.2026On 19 February 2026, the Finnish Government submitted a legislative proposal to Parliament on amending the legislation on devices intended for deliberate radio interference, also known as jammers....
Keywords:Government proposes amendments to Driving Licence Act to improve traffic safety among young drivers
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:19.2.2026The Government submitted a proposal to amend the Driving Licence Act to Parliament on 19 February 2026. The aim of the legislative proposal is to improve traffic safety for young people in particular.
Keywords:Ministry of Transport and Communications to launch preparation of EUR 1.05 million state aid package for Finnish News Agency STT
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:18.2.2026The Ministry of Transport and Communications published a memorandum on 18 February 2026 on the current state, outlook and measures to boost the competitiveness of the domestic media sector. At the...
Keywords:Minister Ranne and Commissioner Tzitzikóstas learned about icebreaking in Gulf of Finland – Visit began on board icebreaker Sisu
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:16.2.2026On 16 February 2026, Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne and Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism Apóstolos Tzitzikóstas visited the Gulf of Finland to learn about...
Keywords:Government outlines its position on legislative proposals included in the Commission’s Automotive Package
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:12.2.2026On 12 February 2026, the Government submitted three communications concerning proposals included in the European Commission’s Automotive Package to Parliament. On 30 January 2026, the Government...
Keywords:Minister Ranne: Expected amendment into force in March when E16 is extended to Finland
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:5.2.2026European route 16, E16, will be extended to Finland. The Finnish Government gave a decree on the matter on 5 February 2026. The decree will enter into force on 5 March 2026.
Keywords:Kasperi Lähteenmäki appointed to serve as Special Adviser to Minister Ranne
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:4.2.2026Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne has invited Kasperi Lähteenmäki (Student of Laws) to serve as her Special Adviser.
Keywords:Government supports Commission’s objective to simplify EU digital regulation
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:29.1.2026On 29 January 2026, the Government submitted a communication to Parliament on the proposals of the European Commission and European Parliament for two regulations: the Digital Omnibus, which...
Keywords:Communication networks at heart of Finland’s security and economic growth – interim review charts progress of TUUTTI project
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:28.1.2026On 28 January 2026, the Ministry of Transport and Communications published an interim review of the project on security and new economic growth from communication networks, known as the TUUTTI...
Keywords:Markus Liesegang appointed to serve as Special Adviser to Minister Ranne
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:27.1.2026Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne has invited Markus Liesegang (LL.M., trained on the bench) to serve as her Special Adviser.
Keywords:Coastal States of the Baltic Sea and the North Sea: Safety risks in navigation increased by GNSS interference
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:26.1.2026On 26 January 2026, Finland and 13 other European countries published a letter to the International Maritime Community on the safety and security risks caused by Global Navigation Satellite System...
Keywords:Commission presents proposals for new EU cybersecurity rules and Digital Networks Act
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:23.1.2026The European Commission presented proposals on 20 and 21 January 2026 for new cybersecurity regulation and the Digital Networks Act (DNA). The cybersecurity package includes a proposal to revise...
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