Press releases
Minister Ranne: Government is building security throughout Finland
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:2.9.2026On 1 September, the Government of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo reached a decision on its budget proposal for 2027. The Government made funding decisions that will strengthen Finland’s comprehensive...
Keywords:Cybersecurity Act successful as a whole – lack of resources for supervision is a challenge
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:31.8.2026The Ministry of Transport and Communications published its final report on the monitoring and evaluation of the Cybersecurity Act on 31 August 2026. The Act is generally regarded as successful, and...
Keywords:Government proposes amendments to legislation on non-road mobile machinery and vehicles
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:27.8.2026On 27 August 2026, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal to supplement the national implementation of the EU framework Regulation on non-road mobile machinery and the Euro 7 Regulation....
Keywords:Government proposes new act on ship safety control
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:20.8.2026On 20 August 2026, the Government submitted to Parliament a new act on ship safety control. The new act would repeal the current Ship Safety Control Act and introduce national legislation...
Keywords:Laura Eiro to continue as Director General at the Ministry of Transport and Communications
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:13.8.2026On 13 August 2026, the Government appointed Laura Eiro, Master of Laws, as Director General of the Information and Security Department at the Ministry of Transport and Communications for a new...
Keywords:Minister Ranne: Finland’s cooperation with Canada is yielding results
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:4.8.2026On 31 July 2026, the state-owned special assignment company Arctia, which operates under the ownership steering of the Ministry of Transport and Communications, signed a chartering agreement to...
Keywords:European Commission wishes to reform emissions trading – changes for maritime transport and aviation
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:17.7.2026On 17 July 2026, the European Commission gave a proposal to amend the EU Emissions Trading Directive. According to the proposal, the scope of emissions trading in both aviation and maritime...
Keywords:Council of International Maritime Organization emphasised the protection of vital shipping lanes and seafarers
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:10.7.2026The International Maritime Organization IMO convened at its 137th regular session in London on 6–10 July 2026. A particular focus was on the need to protect seafarers and the freedom of merchant...
Keywords:Government sets out its positions on EU Passenger Package
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:9.7.2026On 9 July 2026, the Government submitted a Union communication to Parliament concerning the European Commission’s proposals for a Passenger Package. Finland takes a largely positive view of the...
Keywords:Finland among top EU countries in digitalisation
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:8.7.2026On 17 June 2026, the European Commission published the annual State of the Digital Decade report. According to the report, Finland is a digital frontrunner with strong digital skills, agile...
Keywords:Government proposes amendments to Private Roads Act
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:2.7.2026On 2 July 2026, the Government submitted to Parliament its proposal for amending the Private Roads Act. The amendments would simplify the administration and operations of private road maintenance...
Keywords: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...
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