Press releases
Finland joins international convention on compensation for damage due to carriage of hazardous substances by sea
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:30.6.2026On 30 June 2026, Finland deposited its instrument of accession to the International Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious...
Keywords: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...
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