Press releases

Draft proposal on postponing the entry into force of the Act on Lightweight Vehicles circulated for comments

On 6 September 2019, the Ministry of Transport and Communications circulated for comments the Government proposal on postponing the entry into force of the acts on lightweight vehicles. According...

Finland encourages other countries in reducing emissions in shipping

As one of the first EU countries, Finland has signed the High Ambition Declaration on Shipping. Finland, France and other signatory states stress the need of finding efficient measures to reduce...

Government proposes new air services agreements

The Government proposed on 29 August 2019 that Parliament adopt air services agreements between Finland and Kenya, Finland and Mexico and Finland and Chile. Finland has not previously concluded air...

Letter from the Commission on lightweight vehicle legislation published in Finland

There has been public debate about Finland publishing a letter from the European Commission that could have been seen as not meant for the general public. In Finland, the confidentiality of a...

Notification from the Commission on Finnish legislation on lightweight vehicles

On 1 August 2019, the Commission of the European Union notified Finland of the Finnish legal provisions on lightweight vehicles. The Finnish provisions are meant to enter into force in the...

Draft budget of the Ministry of Transport and Communications EUR 3.5 billion

The Ministry of Transport and Communications proposes that EUR 3.5 billion be allocated to its administrative branch for 2020. This is over EUR 600 million more than in the budget for 2019.

Minister Marin: Finnish Meteorological Institute’s cutting-edge research provides solutions for reducing land use emissions

"To curb climate change, we need to take quick action to strengthen carbon sinks. Finnish research data can offer solutions for reducing emissions from food production and land use worldwide," says...

DNA Oyj’s network licences not to be cancelled

Despite a change in the direct controlling interest in the licence holder, the Government will not cancel the network licences issued to DNA Oyj and its subsidiary DNA Welho Oy for...

Minister Sanna Marin in Brussels

Minister of Transport and Communications Sanna Marin will visit Brussels between 22 July and 24 July 2019. Together with Minister of Economic Affairs Katri Kulmuni, she will present the priorities...

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Minister Sanna Marin and Minister of Economic Affairs and Infrastructure of Estonia Taavi Aas met in Helsinki

Minister of Transport and Communications of Finland Sanna Marin and Minister of Economic Affairs and Infrastructure of Estonia Taavi Aas met in Helsinki on 5 July 2019. Both Ministers assumed their...

Inspection of speed limiting devices brought up in statements on government decrees regarding lightweight vehicles

The Ministry of Transport and Communications received a total of 26 statements on the draft government decrees regarding lightweight vehicles. The decrees supplement legislation on lightweight cars.

Minister of Transport and Communications Marin: Regulation of taxi services to be updated and problems addressed

Sanna Marin, the Minister of Transport and Communications, has launched measures to address the problems in the existing regulation of taxi services and to update related legislation. The...

Preparation of competitive tendering of Southern Finland’s regional rail services to be suspended

Minister of Transport and Communications Sanna Marin has decided to suspend the preparation of the tendering of Southern Finland's regional rail services. It has turned out during the preparation...

Amendments to the Water Traffic Act

The new Water Traffic Act will update and bring together the traffic rules and signs used in water transport. The aim of the reform is to improve maritime safety and responsible boating and to...

Finnish transport system now developed as a whole – start of preparations for the national plan

The preparations for Finland's first national transport system plan are starting. The plan will provide the basis for Finland's transport network and services.

Finland hosts an EU–China maritime meeting

Finland will host a maritime meeting between the EU and China on 17-19 June 2019 in Helsinki. It is an annual meeting and part of the implementation of the China-EU Maritime Transport Agreement.

EU Transport and Telecommunications Council meets in Luxembourg

The Transport and Telecommunications Council of the European Union will be held in Luxembourg in 6-7 June 2019. Finland will be represented by Deputy Permanent Representative, Coreper I...

The intermediate report on the Finnish Transport Safety Agency’s online services is ready

The Ministry of Transport and Communications has received the report it requested from the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency regarding the practices related to the design, production and...

Reforms related to ship safety nearing completion

The legislative reform concerning the safety of passenger ships will be completed once the related decrees are specified and clarified.