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Joint Nordic Strategy for Transport System Preparedness published – closer cooperation for stronger critical connectivity
Finland’s Ministry of Transport and Communications published a Joint Nordic Strategy for Transport System Preparedness on 11 March 2026. The strategy was handed over to the Nordic transport ministers in Rovaniemi where the ministers also issued a joint statement. As part of their meeting, the ministers will also visit the multinational Cold Response 26 military exercise in Lapland on 12 March 2026.
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Government proposes legislative amendments to improve operating conditions for transport sector
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On 5 March 2026, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal to amend the Act on Transport Services, Driving Licence Act, Act on the Organisation of Driver Examinations and Act on the Enforcement of a Fine.
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Government proposes approval of amendments to Convention on Road Signs and Signals
On 5 March 2026, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal on approving the amendments made to the international Convention on Road Signs and Signals. The amendments would have only minor effects in Finland.
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Anna-Mari Ahonen appointed as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications
On 5 March 2026, the Government appointed Anna-Mari Ahonen, M.Sc. (Architecture), as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications.
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Finland to deepen international cooperation in telecommunications
Finland has joined the Global Coalition on Telecommunications (GCOT) in connection with the Barcelona Mobile World Congress. The congress also saw the release of the GCOT’s principles for security and resilience in 6G, which Finland supports.
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Proposal for a Ship Safety Control Act sent out for comments
The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft government proposal for revised Ship Safety Control Act. The new act would repeal the current Ship Safety Control Act and introduce national legislation implementing the ship safety control regulation of the European Union’s so-called Maritime Safety Package. Comments may be submitted until 24 April 2026.
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Draft of updated Cybersecurity Glossary sent out for comments
The National Cyber Security Office, based at the Ministry of Transport and Communications, and the Finnish Terminology Centre are requesting comments on a draft of an updated Cybersecurity Glossary. The deadline for submitting comments is 20 March 2026. The glossary project is part of an implementation plan of Finland’s Cyber Security Strategy 2024–2035.
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Minister Ranne to attend Mobile World Congress
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Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne will attend the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on 2 and 3 March 2026. Her agenda will include speaking engagements and international meetings with ministers and stakeholders.
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Government proposes amendments to taxi regulation
On 26 February 2026, the Government submitted to Parliament a legislative proposal to amend taxi regulation. The changes would be made to the Act on Transport Services and certain other acts.
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Minister Ranne in Brussels: Finland’s roads, railways and icebreakers are part of EU’s critical infrastructure
Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne will travel to Brussels on 24–26 February 2026 to meet key representatives of the European Parliament and of the European Commission.
