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Government proposes to criminalise unauthorised possession of jammers
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On 19 February 2026, the Finnish Government submitted a legislative proposal to Parliament on amending the legislation on devices intended for deliberate radio interference, also known as jammers. The amendments would be made to the Act on Electronic Communications Services.
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Government proposes amendments to Driving Licence Act to improve traffic safety among young drivers
The Government submitted a proposal to amend the Driving Licence Act to Parliament on 19 February 2026. The aim of the legislative proposal is to improve traffic safety for young people in particular.
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Ministry of Transport and Communications to launch preparation of EUR 1.05 million state aid package for Finnish News Agency STT
The Ministry of Transport and Communications published a memorandum on 18 February 2026 on the current state, outlook and measures to boost the competitiveness of the domestic media sector. At the same time, the Ministry of Transport and Communications is launching the preparation of a non-recurring state aid package for the Finnish News Agency STT.
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Minister Ranne and Commissioner Tzitzikóstas learned about icebreaking in Gulf of Finland – Visit began on board icebreaker Sisu
On 16 February 2026, Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne and Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism Apóstolos Tzitzikóstas visited the Gulf of Finland to learn about icebreaking. On board icebreaker Sisu, the Minister and Commissioner discussed topics related to icebreaking and other current issues concerning the transport sector. Sisu was the first place that the Commissioner visited in Finland.
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Government outlines its position on legislative proposals included in the Commission’s Automotive Package
On 12 February 2026, the Government submitted three communications concerning proposals included in the European Commission’s Automotive Package to Parliament. On 30 January 2026, the Government also submitted a Europe communication regarding the Commission’s proposal to amend the EU Regulation on the CO2 emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles.
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Minister Ranne: Expected amendment into force in March when E16 is extended to Finland
European route 16, E16, will be extended to Finland. The Finnish Government gave a decree on the matter on 5 February 2026. The decree will enter into force on 5 March 2026.
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Kasperi Lähteenmäki appointed to serve as Special Adviser to Minister Ranne
Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne has invited Kasperi Lähteenmäki (Student of Laws) to serve as her Special Adviser.
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Government supports Commission’s objective to simplify EU digital regulation
On 29 January 2026, the Government submitted a communication to Parliament on the proposals of the European Commission and European Parliament for two regulations: the Digital Omnibus, which simplifies the EU’s digital rulebook, and the Digital Omnibus on AI, which simplifies the implementation of the harmonised rules on artificial intelligence.
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Communication networks at heart of Finland’s security and economic growth – interim review charts progress of TUUTTI project
On 28 January 2026, the Ministry of Transport and Communications published an interim review of the project on security and new economic growth from communication networks, known as the TUUTTI project. The review outlines the project’s progress and presents the key findings to date.
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Markus Liesegang appointed to serve as Special Adviser to Minister Ranne
Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne has invited Markus Liesegang (LL.M., trained on the bench) to serve as her Special Adviser.
