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International Maritime Organization advances technical cooperation in maritime sector
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) held its session in London, with hybrid participation, from 8 to 12 June 2026.
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Finland joins a Declaration of Intent promoting the automation of road transport
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On 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 vehicles. The aim is to promote the testing of automated driving systems in the EU.
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Minister Ranne attending EU Transport Council: port and maritime industry strategies to be outlined
The 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 Council, and by State Secretary Marjo Lindgren on the Telecommunications Council.
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EU funding awarded for research and development to improve road safety
Finland 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 collection of road safety performance indicators, and the national implementation of the EU Road Safety Package.
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National Cyber Security Exercise for State Administration organizations targeted Supply Chains and Critical Dependencies
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The 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 real-world threat actor tactics and techniques.
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Drafting of an act on the location of underground network infrastructure to be discontinued
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The Ministry of Transport and Communications will discontinue the preparation of a government proposal concerning information on the location of underground network infrastructure. This decision was made because a number of challenges came to light during the preparation of the government proposal.
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Provisions supplementing the Cyber Resilience Act to enter into force: Improving cybersecurity of smart devices and software
On 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, with transitional periods aligned with those of the CRA during 2026–2027. The aim of the CRA is to improve the cybersecurity of products.
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Maritime Safety Committee finalises MASS Code and strengthens action on shadow fleet
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The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) met in London from 18 to 22 May 2026 for their 111th session.
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Legislative proposal to streamline maritime regulation circulated for comments
The 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 and harmonise the regulation of maritime safety, qualifications and supervision. The deadline for submitting comments is 18 June 2026.
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Minister Ranne to visit Stockholm
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Minister 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 infrastructure in improving preparedness and competitiveness.
