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16.11.2022 | On 15 November 2022, the Ministry of Transport and Communications published a summary of the comments on the draft government proposal on amending the Act on Electronic Communications Services with regard to the must-carry obligation for radio programmes. The proposal will not be submitted to Parliament during this government term, but its preparation will continue in the working group of the Ministry of Transport and Communications.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/ministry-of-transport-and-communications-working-group-continues-preparations-for-waiving-the-must-carry-obligation-for-radio-programmes
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2.5.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on the government proposal for amending the Act on Electronic Communication Services and the Act on Transport and Communications Agency. The deadline for submitting opinions is 13 June 2022.https://lvm.fi/en/-/comments-invited-on-legislative-amendments-for-introducing-the-prs-service-and-increasing-the-information-society-fee-1735107
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20.6.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft government proposal for the Vessel Traffic Service Act and for certain other acts.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/comments-invited-on-the-proposal-for-the-vessel-traffic-service-act
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7.12.2022 | On Wednesday 7 December, Finland sent buses to Ukraine to be used to transport children and young people to school. This donation is part of the European Commission’s solidarity campaign. Russia’s war of aggression has affected an estimated 5.7 million schoolchildren in Ukraine with many schools having been destroyed in bombing.https://lvm.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-sends-school-busses-to-ukraine
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7.12.2022 | The EU's telecommunications ministers convened in Brussels on 6 December 2022. Finland was represented by State Secretary Pilvi Torsti. The meeting dealt with various proposals for regulations promoting digitalisation and its use.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/the-eu-s-telecommunications-council-adopts-the-general-approaches-on-artificial-intelligence-and-eidas-regulations
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20.6.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft government proposal for the Vessel Traffic Service Act and for certain other acts.https://lvm.fi/en/-/comments-invited-on-the-proposal-for-the-vessel-traffic-service-act-1777260
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31.5.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on matters to be considered in the review of the licence terms for 2G networks. It is an interim review assessing the need to amend the licence terms.https://lvm.fi/en/-/request-for-comments-review-of-2g-network-licence-terms
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5.8.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications proposes that EUR 3.4 billion be allocated to its administrative branch for 2023.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/draft-budget-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-eur-3.4-billion
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6.7.2023 | On 6 July 2023, the Government submitted a Union communication to Parliament on the Commission's proposal for a Cyber Solidarity Regulation and amendments to the Cyber Security Regulation. The aim of the Cyber Solidarity Regulation is to improve the joint detection of cyber incidents by the EU and situational awareness of cyber incidents and the EU’s ability to respond to cyber incidents.https://lvm.fi/en/-/the-government-outlines-its-positions-on-the-cyber-solidarity-regulation
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14.6.2022 | For a third year in a row, Finland ranked second in international comparison of the use of digitalisation, the Digibarometer. Like last year, Denmark came first. This time Norway rose to the third place.https://lvm.fi/en/-/digibarometer-2022-finland-ranks-second-in-international-comparison-of-the-use-of-digitalisation-1779464
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31.8.2023 | The Government submitted a Union communication to Parliament on the European Commission's proposal for amending the Weights and Dimensions Directive. The proposal is in line with the main objectives of Finland’s proactive efforts to exert influence on the matter.https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-finland-s-efforts-to-influence-the-eu-weights-and-dimensions-directive-successful
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12.11.2021 | Finland ranked second in the European Union’s digital performance comparison. The European Commission’s annual Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI) monitors the digital performance of EU Member States and tracks their progress in digitalisation. Finland ranked number one in the previous two years, and has been one of the leading countries for several years.https://lvm.fi/en/-/10623/finland-continues-to-rank-high-in-eu-digital-comparison
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31.5.2022 | For the second time, the Government has extended the deadline for granting network licences for the so-called 700 MHz spectrum in Åland Islands.https://lvm.fi/en/-/decision-on-network-licences-for-aland-islands-deferred-for-the-second-time-1757736
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20.10.2022 | Finnish energy company St1 applies for EUR 4.38 million in financial support from the EU for building fast-charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. St1 applies for the funding together with the Swedish St1 Sverige AB. The joint project is coordinated by St1 Nordic.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/finnish-project-applies-for-eu-funding-for-building-charging-network-for-electric-vehicles
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12.9.2022 | The prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine and accelerating climate change have led to a situation in Finland and globally where the future seems rather uncertain. In the midst of uncertainty, decision-making is difficult. Finland will hold parliamentary elections in spring 2023, and the new Government Programme will outline policies for the next few years.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/how-do-we-guide-finland-forward-in-the-midst-of-global-uncertainty-ministries-futures-review-provides-tools-for-decision-makers
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5.8.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications proposes that EUR 3.4 billion be allocated to its administrative branch for 2023.https://lvm.fi/en/-/draft-budget-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-eur-3-4-billion-1814229
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29.6.2023 | On 29 June 2023, the Government submitted to Parliament a Union communication on the Commission's proposal for a directive concerning the carbon dioxide emission classes of heavy-duty vehicles with trailers. The proposal aims to accelerate the reduction of emissions from heavy-duty vehicles and the achievement of the Union's climate policy objectives.https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-outlines-its-position-on-amendments-to-eurovignette-directive-proposal-has-no-immediate-impacts-on-finland
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13.7.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft government proposal for acts amending the Vessel Traffic Service Act and certain related acts.https://lvm.fi/en/-/request-for-comments-draft-proposal-for-acts-amending-the-vessel-traffic-service-act-and-certain-related-acts
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14.6.2022 | For a third year in a row, Finland ranked second in international comparison of the use of digitalisation, the Digibarometer. Like last year, Denmark came first. This time Norway rose to the third place.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/digibarometer-2022-finland-ranks-second-in-international-comparison-of-the-use-of-digitalisation
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17.11.2022 | The Government proposes that the Vehicles Act and certain acts related to it be amended. The Government submitted a proposal on the matter to Parliament on 17 November 2022.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/government-proposes-amendments-to-the-vehicles-act
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3.4.2023 | Permanent Secretary Minna Kivimäki has been nominated a candidate for the post of Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). There are altogether seven candidates for the post.https://lvm.fi/en/-/permanent-secretary-minna-kivimaki-a-candidate-for-secretary-general-of-the-international-maritime-organization
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7.9.2023 | On 7 September 2023, the Government submitted to Parliament a Union communication concerning the European Commission's proposal for a regulation on harmonising the accounting of green-house gas emissions of transport services.https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-outlines-its-positions-on-emissions-accounting-method-for-transport-services
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20.10.2022 | Finnish energy company St1 applies for EUR 4.38 million in financial support from the EU for building fast-charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. St1 applies for the funding together with the Swedish St1 Sverige AB. The joint project is coordinated by St1 Nordic.https://lvm.fi/en/-/finnish-project-applies-for-eu-funding-for-building-charging-network-for-electric-vehicles-1847410
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19.9.2022 | The Government proposes that EUR 3.34 billion be allocated to the administrative branch of the Ministry of Transport and Communications for 2023.https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-proposes-eur-3-34-billion-for-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-budget-1832989
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23.5.2023 | Permanent Secretary Minna Kivimäki will visit London to promote campaigns which seek a place for Finland at the heart of the International Maritime Organization, IMO.https://lvm.fi/en/-/permanent-secretary-minna-kivimaki-to-advance-finnish-participation-in-imo-during-visits-to-london-and-rabat
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5.6.2023 | On 6 June, Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will attend the inaugural event of the OECD Global Forum on Technology in Paris.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-to-attend-oecd-global-forum-on-technology
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31.5.2022 | For the second time, the Government has extended the deadline for granting network licences for the so-called 700 MHz spectrum in Åland Islands.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/decision-on-network-licences-for-aland-islands-deferred-for-the-second-time
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28.4.2023 | The Saimaa Canal delegates have decided that the sailing season in the Canal will start on 2 May 2023 and last until 31 December 2023.https://lvm.fi/en/-/saimaa-canal-open-as-of-2-may
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19.9.2022 | The Government proposes that EUR 3.34 billion be allocated to the administrative branch of the Ministry of Transport and Communications for 2023.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/government-proposes-eur-3.34-billion-for-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-budget
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18.7.2023 | Arsenio Antonio Dominguez Velasco from Panama was appointed as the new Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Finland's candidate, Minna Kivimäki, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications, was among those not chosen for the post.https://lvm.fi/en/-/imo-appointed-new-secretary-general
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5.1.2023 | The European Commission has selected projects to receive grants from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF). A project coordinated by Cinia Oy received EUR 3.65 million for planning the development of digital backbones in Northern Europe and the Arctic region with Danish Nordunet, the other member of the consortium. Telia received funding for improving cross-border network service continuity. The proje...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/finland-receives-eu-funding-for-developing-digital-connections
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20.11.2023 | The World Radiocommunication Conference WRC-23 will start in Dubai on 20 November 2023. The conference decides on the future use of the radio spectrum. The goal is to increase the use of radio frequencies and enable new technologies and services. Finland participates in decision-making at the conference and is globally influencing future communication services to ensure competitiveness and international accessibility.https://lvm.fi/en/-/at-the-world-radiocommunication-conference-it-is-important-to-ensure-sufficient-frequencies-for-finland
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5.1.2023 | The European Commission has selected projects to receive grants from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF). A project coordinated by Cinia Oy received EUR 3.65 million for planning the development of digital backbones in Northern Europe and the Arctic region with Danish Nordunet, the other member of the consortium. Telia received funding for improving cross-border network service continuity. The proje...https://lvm.fi/en/-/finland-receives-eu-funding-for-developing-digital-connections-1901775
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15.11.2022 | On 15 November 2022, Finland's Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka and Estonia's Minister of Entrepreneurship and Information Technology Kristjan Järvan signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the Finnish and Estonian ministries on advancing the digital transformation in the field of logistics.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/finland-and-estonia-signed-a-memorandum-of-understanding-on-cooperation-in-the-digitalisation-of-logistics
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8.12.2022 | On 8 December 2022, the Government issued a decree on temporarily amending the Private Roads Decree for 2023-2025. During these three years, private road cooperatives may receive discretionary government grants for such purposes as improving private roads at a higher rate than at present.https://lvm.fi/en/-/increases-in-discretionary-government-grants-for-the-repair-of-private-roads-1891550
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4.12.2023 | The transport and telecommunications ministers of the European Union will meet in Brussels on 4–5 December 2023. Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne will represent Finland at the meeting.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-ranne-to-attend-transport-and-telecommunications-council
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24.11.2023 | The Assembly of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) will meet in London from 27 November to 6 December 2022. Finland is a candidate for membership in the IMO Council. The configuration of the incoming Council will be subject to a vote by the Assembly on 1 December.https://lvm.fi/en/-/imo-assembly-to-decide-on-finland-s-membership-in-the-council
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9.1.2023 | The revised Directive concerning the security of network and information systems (NIS2) was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 27 December 2022. NIS2 will replace the earlier Directive concerning measures for a high common level of security of network and information systems across the Union (NIS). The Ministry of Transport and Communications launched the national implementation on 2 January 2023 to transpose the obligations of the new Directive into national law.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/nis2-directive-strengthens-cybersecurity-across-the-eu-national-implementation-launched-in-january
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8.12.2022 | On 8 December 2022, the Government issued a decree on temporarily amending the Private Roads Decree for 2023-2025. During these three years, private road cooperatives may receive discretionary government grants for such purposes as improving private roads at a higher rate than at present.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/increases-in-discretionary-government-grants-for-the-repair-of-private-roads
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16.2.2023 | On 16 February 2023, the President of the Republic approved amendments to the Postal Act. At the same time, provisions on government grants for newspaper delivery included in the Postal Act were confirmed. The support will be regulated in more detail in a government decree. The aim is to ensure equal access to postal services as well as to secure the conditions for the five-day delivery of newspapers across Finland.https://lvm.fi/en/-/postal-act-amended-to-secure-mail-delivery-in-changing-operating-environment-1945484