Press releases
Over EUR 90 million in EU funding awarded to Finnish transport projects including new icebreaker
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:3.7.2025The European Commission has awarded EUR 91.01 million under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) to nine projects in Finland. Of this, around EUR 59.60 million will go to government initiatives.
Keywords:Maritime Safety Committee session continued to develop safety regulatory framework and MASS Code
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:30.6.2025The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) met in London from 18 to 27 June 2025 for their 110th session.
Keywords:Provisions to complement Cybersecurity Act to enter into force in the beginning of July
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:27.6.2025The President of the Republic approved the amendments to the Cybersecurity Act on 27 June 2025. They complement the national implementation of the Directive on the resilience of critical entities...
Keywords:Consultation process: Scrapping premium scheme to boost new car sales and modernise Finland’s vehicle fleet
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:27.6.2025The Ministry of Transport and Communications is inviting comments on a draft government proposal for a new act on scrapping premiums for passenger cars for the years 2026–2027. The deadline for...
Keywords:Legislative amendments to improve aviation safety and security
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:27.6.2025The President of the Republic approved the legislative amendments on aviation on 27 June 2025. The amendments aim to improve aviation safety and security. The Acts will enter into force on 1...
Keywords:Temporary act on collecting data on publicly supported transport services to enter into force in July
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:27.6.2025On 27 June 2025, the President of the Republic approved temporary amendments to the Act on Transport Services, which will enter into force on 1 July 2025. The purpose is to bring data on publicly...
Keywords: Orpon hallitusohjelma Kasvun kaavaAct on the Finnish Broadcasting Company to be amended in line with the European Media Freedom Act and the recommendations of the parliamentary working group
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:27.6.2025On 27 June 2025, the President of the Republic approved amendments to the Act on the Finnish Broadcasting Company Yle. The amendments will implement the legislative changes outlined by the...
Keywords: Orpon hallitusohjelma Kasvun kaavaEuropean Media Freedom Act to be supplemented with national legislation
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:27.6.2025On 27 June 2025, the President of the Republic approved an Act on legislation complementing the European Media Freedom Act, EMFA. The Act will enter into force on 8 August 2025. The EMFA aims to...
Keywords:Legislative project: Regulatory measures to improve operating conditions for transport sector
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:17.6.2025The Ministry of Transport and Communications has launched a legislative project to improve the operating conditions for the transport sector. The aim of the project is to further specify the EU...
Keywords: Orpon hallitusohjelma Kasvun kaavaNational 6G roadmap sets direction for development and implementation of mobile communication technologies
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:17.6.2025On 17 June 2025, the Ministry of Transport and Communications published the national 6G roadmap to promote sixth-generation communications technologies. The roadmap sets milestones for the...
Keywords:IMO Maritime Safety Committee meets to discuss safety regulatory framework for alternative fuels
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:17.6.2025The Maritime Safety Committee of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) convenes in London from 18 to 27 June 2025. Permanent Secretary Minna Kivimäki will participate in the meeting in...
Keywords:Minister Ranne: We will seek to improve road safety for young people through amendments to the Driving Licence Act
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:12.6.2025On 12 June 2025, the Ministry of Transport and Communications initiated a regulation project to amend the Driving Licence Act. The project’s goals are to promote road safety by improving the...
Keywords: Orpon hallitusohjelma Kasvun kaavaGovernment proposal to amend Rail Transport Act and Act on Transport Services submitted to Parliament
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:12.6.2025On 12 June 2025, the Government submitted a proposal to Parliament to amend the Rail Transport Act and the Act on Transport Services. The amendments would enhance the safety and security of urban...
Keywords: Orpon hallitusohjelma Kasvun kaavaLegislative amendments to improve micromobility safety into force in summer
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:12.6.2025The Government proposed stricter legislation concerning micromobility on 12 June 2025. The amendments to the Road Traffic Act and the Vehicles Act would enter into force on 17 June 2025 and the...
Keywords: Orpon hallitusohjelma Kasvun kaavaGovernment proposes possibility for municipalities and regions to arrange passenger train services
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:12.6.2025On 12 June 2025, the Government submitted a proposal to Parliament to amend the Act on Transport Services. The proposal would grant municipalities, joint municipal and other regional authorities...
Keywords: Orpon hallitusohjelma Kasvun kaavaStudy by the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency: Shift to European track gauge would improve military mobility
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:11.6.2025At the seminar held on 11 June 2025, the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency presented the main results of a study on extending the standard track gauge commonly used in Europe to northern...
Keywords:Report on implementation impacts of the European Electronic Communications Code published
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:10.6.2025The Ministry of Transport and Communications has published a monitoring report on the impacts of the legislative amendments that were needed to implement the Directive establishing the European...
Keywords:EU transport ministers agree on rights of air passengers
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:6.6.2025The EU Transport Council reached a political agreement on amending the regulations on air passenger rights on 5 June 2025.
Keywords:EU publishes communication on digital foreign policy advocated by Finland
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:6.6.2025Finland welcomes the EU international digital strategy, which was published as a joint communication of the European Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and...
Keywords:Minister Ranne to the EU Transport and Telecommunications Council: better safety for roads and information networks
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:4.6.2025The EU Transport and Telecommunications Council will convene in Luxembourg from 5 to 6 June 2025. Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne will represent Finland at the meeting.
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