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3.3.2026 | 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.https://lvm.fi/en/-/finland-to-deepen-international-cooperation-in-telecommunications
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19.2.2026 | 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.https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-proposes-to-criminalise-unauthorised-possession-of-jammers
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20.11.2025 | On 21 November, the Government submitted to Parliament its proposal to amend the 2026 budget. New transport infrastructure projects will be launched and rail and transport links will be improved throughout Finland.https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-proposes-additions-to-2026-budget-new-transport-infrastructure-projects-and-rail-connections
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28.1.2026 | 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.https://lvm.fi/en/-/communication-networks-at-heart-of-finland-s-security-and-economic-growth-interim-review-charts-progress-of-tuutti-project
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5.11.2025 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft spectrum decree and the draft call for applications on network licences for terrestrial television. Statements on the draft spectrum decree can be submitted until 26 November 2025 and on the draft call for applications on network licences for terrestrial television until 10 December 2025.https://lvm.fi/en/-/draft-spectrum-decree-and-draft-call-for-applications-on-network-licences-for-terrestrial-television-circulated-for-comment
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5.3.2026 | 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.https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-proposes-approval-of-amendments-to-convention-on-road-signs-and-signals
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2.5.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on a draft proposal for amending the Act on Transport Services. The amendments are scheduled to enter into force on 1 January 2024.https://lvm.fi/en/-/public-consultation-legislative-amendments-to-improve-the-availability-of-railway-station-accessibility-data
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26.11.2025 | In 2024, the European Union adopted a directive amending the Directive on ship-source pollution. On 25 November 2025, the Ministry of Transport and Communications the Ministry of Transport and Communications decided to launch a project to start preparing the necessary legislative amendments.https://lvm.fi/en/-/implementation-of-amendments-to-directive-on-ship-source-pollution-launch-of-a-legislative-project
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9.6.2006 | Special website for the Presidency periodhttps://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-finland-s-eu-presidency
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11.12.2025 | A round table discussion on port safety and security took place on 11 December 2025 at the invitation of Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne and Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen. The meeting focussed on the security situation in Finnish ports and how they might be impacted by changes taking place in the operating environment.https://lvm.fi/en/-/authorities-and-port-logistics-operators-gathered-to-discuss-port-safety-and-security-
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5.2.2026 | 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.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-ranne-expected-amendment-into-force-in-march-when-e16-is-extended-to-finland
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18.12.2025 | The Government adopted the National Transport System Plan for 2026–2037 and submitted it in the form of a report to Parliament on 18 December 2025.https://lvm.fi/en/-/updated-transport-12-plan-aims-at-safe-secure-efficient-and-sustainable-transport-system
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7.6.2006 | Mobile call charges in Finland continue to be the cheapest in Western Europe, rates having decreased by a fifth since last year.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/finnish-mobile-phone-call-charges-still-the-cheapest-in-europe
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19.11.2025 | Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne participated in the Summit on European Digital Sovereignty in Berlin on 18 November 2025. Finland also signed the Declaration for European Digital Sovereignty initiated by Austria and published in connection with the summit.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-ranne-time-for-talk-is-over-now-eu-s-digital-sovereignty-requires-swift-action
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5.3.2026 | 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.https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-proposes-legislative-amendments-to-improve-operating-conditions-for-transport-sector
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27.10.2025 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications is inviting comments on a draft government proposal to amend the Driving Licence Act. The proposal aims to improve road safety for young people. Comments may be submitted until 14 December 2025.https://lvm.fi/en/-/consultation-amendments-to-driving-licence-act-to-improve-road-safety-for-young-people
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7.6.2022 | The national public transport campaign, carried out through inter-authority collaboration, will continue on 7 June 2022. The purpose of the campaign is to encourage passengers to return to public transport. In late 2021, it was put on hold due to the deteriorated COVID-19 situation.https://lvm.fi/en/-/national-campaign-encourages-passengers-to-return-to-public-transport-1764471
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7.6.2022 | The national public transport campaign, carried out through inter-authority collaboration, will continue on 7 June 2022. The purpose of the campaign is to encourage passengers to return to public transport. In late 2021, it was put on hold due to the deteriorated COVID-19 situation.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/national-campaign-encourages-passengers-to-return-to-public-transport
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6.11.2025 | The Assembly of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) will elect a new Council for the forthcoming two-year term in November-December. Finland is seeking re-election to the Council. The Ministry of Transport and Communications has invited Finnish maritime education institutions to serve as advisers to the Finnish delegation at the Assembly. Finnish maritime education is a sought-after export to various parts of the world.https://lvm.fi/en/-/finland-nominated-for-re-election-to-imo-council-finnish-maritime-teaching-and-research-feature-prominently
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21.5.2004 | Competition on international mobile market varies a lot between call types. In practice, the calls with the lowest prices have often the highest costs.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/still-defects-on-the-international-mobile-pricing-market
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23.6.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on a draft proposal for amending the Aviation Act and the Act on Transport Services.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/proposal-for-amending-the-aviation-act-for-public-consultation
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23.6.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on a draft proposal for amending the Aviation Act and the Act on Transport Services.https://lvm.fi/en/-/proposal-for-amending-the-aviation-act-for-public-consultation-1778818
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18.2.2026 | 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.https://lvm.fi/en/-/ministry-of-transport-and-communications-to-launch-preparation-of-eur-1.05-million-state-aid-package-for-finnish-news-agency-stt
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26.1.2026 | On 26 January 2026, Finland and 13 other European countries published a letter to the International Maritime Community on the safety and security risks caused by Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) interference. The signatories of the letter include the coastal states of the Baltic Sea and the North Sea: Finland, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden and the United Kingdom as well as Iceland.https://lvm.fi/en/-/itameren-ja-pohjanmeren-rantavaltiot-gnss-hairinta-on-lisannyt-merenkulun-turvallisuusriskeja-1
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20.12.2022 | The Act on Electronic Communication Services and the Act on the Transport and Communications Agency have been amended. The President of the Republic approved the amending Acts on 20 December 2022. They will enter into force on 1 January 2023.https://lvm.fi/en/-/legislative-amendments-approved-relating-to-the-introduction-of-the-public-regulated-service-of-the-satellite-navigation-system-1895539
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20.12.2022 | The Act on Electronic Communication Services and the Act on the Transport and Communications Agency have been amended. The President of the Republic approved the amending Acts on 20 December 2022. They will enter into force on 1 January 2023.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/legislative-amendments-approved-relating-to-the-introduction-of-the-public-regulated-service-of-the-satellite-navigation-system
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28.2.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the proposed amendments to the Decree on Penalty Fares in Public Transport. The Decree would be amended to increase the public transport penalty fare from EUR 80 to EUR 100 in public transport provided by Helsinki Region Transport.https://lvm.fi/en/-/decree-on-penalty-fares-in-public-transport-circulated-for-comments-increase-proposed-to-helsinki-region-transport-penalty-fare-1947439
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16.2.2023 | On 16 February, the President of the Republic approved an amendment to the Act on Environmental and Energy Efficiency Requirements for Vehicle and Transport Service Procurements. The Act will enter into force on 20 February. With the health and social services reform, the Act will be amended so that the requirements assigned to municipalities will transfer to the wellbeing services counties, which started operating on 1 January 2023.https://lvm.fi/en/-/requirement-ensuring-a-certain-proportion-of-low-emission-vehicles-in-public-procurement-assigned-to-wellbeing-services-counties-1942004
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16.2.2023 | On 16 February, the President of the Republic approved an amendment to the Act on Environmental and Energy Efficiency Requirements for Vehicle and Transport Service Procurements. The Act will enter into force on 20 February. With the health and social services reform, the Act will be amended so that the requirements assigned to municipalities will transfer to the wellbeing services counties, which started operating on 1 January 2023.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/requirement-ensuring-a-certain-proportion-of-low-emission-vehicles-in-public-procurement-assigned-to-wellbeing-services-counties
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28.2.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the proposed amendments to the Decree on Penalty Fares in Public Transport. The Decree would be amended to increase the public transport penalty fare from EUR 80 to EUR 100 in public transport provided by Helsinki Region Transport.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/decree-on-penalty-fares-in-public-transport-circulated-for-comments-increase-proposed-to-helsinki-region-transport-penalty-fare
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20.5.2022 | In its negotiations on 20 May 2022, the Government discussed the second supplementary budget for 2022. Appropriation increases proposed by the Government will respond to the increase of transport expenses and improve the information security of the public sector and businesses.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/minister-harakka-government-supports-public-transport-and-invests-in-cybersecurity
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20.5.2022 | In its negotiations on 20 May 2022, the Government discussed the second supplementary budget for 2022. Appropriation increases proposed by the Government will respond to the increase of transport expenses and improve the information security of the public sector and businesses.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-government-supports-public-transport-and-invests-in-cybersecurity-1750445
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31.10.2025 | The Government and the municipal shareholders of West Railway Ltd (Turku, Espoo, Salo, Lohja, Vihti and Kirkkonummi) have agreed to initiate construction of the project if a negotiated settlement is formally approved by their respective decision-making bodies.https://lvm.fi/en/-/negotiations-completed-on-western-railway-project-draft-agreement-submitted-for-municipal-and-central-government-approval
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12.2.2026 | 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.https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-outlines-its-position-on-legislative-proposals-included-in-the-commission-s-automotive-package
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22.12.2025 | On 22 December 2025, the Ministry of Transport and Communications has ratified decrees, supported by the Finance Committee, which define the fees for Traficom’s services. The decrees will enter into force on 1 January 2026.https://lvm.fi/en/-/increase-in-finnish-transport-and-communications-agency-traficom-fees
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28.11.2025 | On 28 November 2025, the Assembly of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) voted on the members of the Council for 2026-2027. Finland was elected as one of the 40 Member States in the Council.https://lvm.fi/en/-/finland-continues-as-council-member-of-international-maritime-organization-
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25.9.2025 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications is inviting comments on a draft government proposal for amending the legislation on devices known as jammers intended for interfering with radio communications. The amendments would be made to the Act on Electronic Communications Services. Comments may be submitted until 29 October 2025.https://lvm.fi/en/-/consultation-process-unauthorised-possession-of-jammers-proposed-to-be-criminalised
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26.9.2025 | The Finnish Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne will attend the G20 Digital Economy Ministerial Meeting in Cape Town, South Africa, from 29 September to 1 October 2025. In 2025, the G20 Presidency is assumed by South Africa.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-ranne-to-be-the-first-finnish-minister-ever-to-attend-g20-ministerial-meeting
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13.10.2025 | To support the preparation of the project "Security and new economic growth from information networks" (TUUTTI), the Ministry of Transport and Communications invited comments on the project's key needs and themes. The consultation was open from 19 June to 31 August 2025. On 13 October 2025, the Ministry published a summary of the 33 comments received.https://lvm.fi/en/-/summary-of-communications-network-development-needs-published
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5.11.2021 | The national #TaasMennään (#LetsGoAgain) public transport campaign, carried out through inter-authority collaboration, will begin on Friday 5 November 2021. The purpose of the campaign is to encourage passengers to return to public transport.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/national-campaign-encourages-people-to-return-to-public-transport