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23.4.2026 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government has agreed on the General Government Fiscal Plan for 2027–2030. The Government has agreed on significant transport investments across Finland.https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-agrees-on-significant-transport-investments-with-a-focus-on-eastern-finland-and-military-mobility
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16.10.2025 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications is preparing a long-term investment programme, based on the Government Programme, to renew Finland’s icebreaking fleet. In addition, Sanna Ruuskanen, Director of Unit at the Ministry of Transport and Communications, will be appointed as a new member of the Board of Directors of Arctia Ltd, Finland’s state-owned icebreaking company.https://lvm.fi/en/-/progress-on-finland-s-icebreaker-fleet-investment-programme-changes-to-arctia-s-board
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2.9.2026 | On 1 September, the Government of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo reached a decision on its budget proposal for 2027. The Government made funding decisions that will strengthen Finland’s comprehensive security and deterrence and defence in particular, and improve the reliability and resilience of the transport system.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-ranne-government-is-building-security-throughout-finland-
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31.8.2026 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications published its final report on the monitoring and evaluation of the Cybersecurity Act on 31 August 2026. The Act is generally regarded as successful, and its implementation has strengthened cybersecurity among organisations. A lack of resources among the authorities has presented challenges to the implementation of the Act.https://lvm.fi/en/-/cybersecurity-act-successful-as-a-whole-lack-of-resources-for-supervision-is-a-challenge
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1.9.2022 | The Government has agreed on its budget proposal for 2023. The budget includes a set of measures to strengthen the vitality of eastern Finland. More than half of the measures are the responsibility of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. EUR 31 million will be allocated for improving the Karelia rail line in northern and southern Karelia and in Kymenlaakso. A EUR 13 million project to repair the railway bridge in Syrjäsalmi will also be implemented in 2023.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/minister-harakka-investments-in-road-management-eastern-finland-and-helsinki
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1.9.2022 | The Government has agreed on its budget proposal for 2023. The budget includes a set of measures to strengthen the vitality of eastern Finland. More than half of the measures are the responsibility of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. EUR 31 million will be allocated for improving the Karelia rail line in northern and southern Karelia and in Kymenlaakso. A EUR 13 million project to repair the railway bridge in Syrjäsalmi will also be implemented in 2023.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-investments-in-road-management-eastern-finland-and-helsinki-1822561
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Secure and reliable communications networks are the foundation of functionality of society, security of supply, investments and growth of the data economy. The efficiency of communications networks affects people’s daily lives, the operating environment of businesses and the ability of authorities to carry out their duties also during disruptions.https://lvm.fi/en/-/overview-of-communications-networks-completed-high-quality-connections-are-the-foundation-of-security-and-growth
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On 17 June 2026, the European Commission published the annual State of the Digital Decade report. According to the report, Finland is a digital frontrunner with strong digital skills, agile enterprises and leadership in artificial intelligence and supercomputing. On 7 July 2026, the Digital Decade Board published its opinion ‘A common orientation for the review of the Digital Decade Policy Programme’. The process to prepare certain sections of the opinion was led by Finland.https://lvm.fi/en/-/finland-among-top-eu-countries-in-digitalisation
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4.9.2024 | The Government will continue to reduce the growth of repair backlog in transport infrastructure. In its budget session on 3 September 2024, the Government agreed to propose EUR 200 million for reducing the repair backlog in 2025.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-ranne-government-continues-to-invest-in-road-transport-
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11.4.2024 | On 11–12 April 2024, EU telecommunications ministers will hold an informal meeting in Louvain-la-Neuve at the invitation of the Belgian Presidency. Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne will represent Finland at the meeting.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-ranne-changed-security-situation-requires-investment-in-digital-infrastructure
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16.9.2020 | The Government has agreed on the budget proposal for 2021. In its budget session, the Government agreed on three new transport infrastructure projects, for example.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/government-budget-session-investments-in-road-rail-and-water-transport-projects
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16.9.2020 | The Government has agreed on the budget proposal for 2021. In its budget session, the Government agreed on three new transport infrastructure projects, for example.https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-budget-session-investments-in-road-rail-and-water-transport-projects-1229705
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1.2.2021 | The working group's final report finds that the level of information security and data protection in sectors critical to society should be increased by means of additional resources and more effective cooperation. The working group would steer the level of information security by means of more detailed and targeted statutory requirements and obligations, the implementation of which would be actively monitored. The working group's report was published on 1 February 2021.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/final-report-of-the-working-group-a-well-functioning-digital-society-will-require-investments-in-information-security
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1.2.2021 | The working group's final report finds that the level of information security and data protection in sectors critical to society should be increased by means of additional resources and more effective cooperation. The working group would steer the level of information security by means of more detailed and targeted statutory requirements and obligations, the implementation of which would be actively monitored. The working group's report was published on 1 February 2021.https://lvm.fi/en/-/final-report-of-the-working-group-a-well-functioning-digital-society-will-require-investments-in-information-security-1254928
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1.2.2019 | The Finnish railway sector is facing a lot of pressure to change. The increasing environmental awareness, requirements of sustainable development and mitigation of climate change call for an overall reform of mobility and logistics services.https://lvm.fi/en/-/competitive-tendering-in-rail-transport-proceeds-project-companies-to-finance-the-investments-997648
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14.2.2019 | Project companies to finance large-scale rail transport investments Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 14.2.2019 14.07 Type: Press release The Ministry of Transport and Communications will establish a new limited liability c...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/project-companies-to-finance-large-scale-rail-transport-investments
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14.2.2019 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications will establish a new limited liability company wholly owned by the state in the railway sector. On 14 February 2019, the Government authorised the Ministry of Transport and Communications to sign an agreement establishing the company and other documents relating to the establishment.https://lvm.fi/en/-/project-companies-to-finance-large-scale-rail-transport-investments-998974
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Press releases Minister Ranne: Government is building security throughout Finland Type: Press release Categories: Publication date: 2.9.2026 On 1 September, the Government of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo reached a decision on its budget proposal fo...https://lvm.fi/en/current-pressreleases
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1.2.2019 | The Finnish railway sector is facing a lot of pressure to change. The increasing environmental awareness, requirements of sustainable development and mitigation of climate change call for an overall reform of mobility and logistics services.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/competitive-tendering-in-rail-transport-proceeds-project-companies-to-finance-the-investments
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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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4.9.2026 | FINNISH GOVERNMENT PO Box 23, FI-00023 Government, Finland vn.fi/en Tel. +358 295 16001 VALTIONEUVOSTO PL 23, 00023 Valtioneuvosto vn.fi p. 0295 16001 1(5) Entries in the meeting minutes Budget session of Prime Minister Orpo’s Government 1 Septemb...https://lvm.fi/documents/194055633/221331025/Entries+in+the+meeting+minutes,+Budget+session+of+Prime+Minister+Orpo%E2%80%99s+Government+1+September+2026.pdf/af9a4b2a-cca9-65b2-c19e-0f2335cd73ad?t=1788527315712
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On 1 September 2026, the Government of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo reached a decision on its budget proposal for 2027 and is steadily implementing the agenda it agreed at the spending limits session. The agenda includes EUR 100 million of investment in construction and numerous transport infrastructure projects. The Government’s targeted measures will support economic growth.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/orpo-government-finnish-economy-growing-and-government-taking-targeted-measures-to-boost-growth
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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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10.6.2021 | On 10 June 2021, the Government adopted a resolution that proposes measures to improve the level of information security and data protection in critical sectors of society. The proposals in the resolution are based on the outline of a cross-sectoral working group.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/minister-harakka-contributions-to-information-security-and-data-protection-in-critical-sectors-of-society-are-an-investment-in-the-future
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10.6.2021 | On 10 June 2021, the Government adopted a resolution that proposes measures to improve the level of information security and data protection in critical sectors of society. The proposals in the resolution are based on the outline of a cross-sectoral working group.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-contributions-to-information-security-and-data-protection-in-critical-sectors-of-society-are-an-investment-in-the-future-1376588
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10.6.2021 | Statsrådet fastställde den 10 juni 2021 ett principbeslut där det bestäms om åtgärder för att förbättra informationssäkerheten och dataskyddet inom kritiska sektorer i samhället. Riktlinjerna i principbeslutet baserar sig på förslag från den förvaltningsövergripande arbetsgrupp som utrett frågan.https://lvm.fi/sv/-/194055633/minister-harakka-satsningar-pa-informationssakerhet-och-dataskydd-inom-kritiska-sektorer-ar-en-investering-i-framtiden
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10.6.2021 | Statsrådet fastställde den 10 juni 2021 ett principbeslut där det bestäms om åtgärder för att förbättra informationssäkerheten och dataskyddet inom kritiska sektorer i samhället. Riktlinjerna i principbeslutet baserar sig på förslag från den förvaltningsövergripande arbetsgrupp som utrett frågan.https://lvm.fi/sv/-/minister-harakka-satsningar-pa-informationssakerhet-och-dataskydd-inom-kritiska-sektorer-ar-en-investering-i-framtiden-1376481
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12.3.2014 | The Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications has allocated a total of 12.6 million euros in government aid to eight shipping companies and their 45 vessels to be used on investments that improve the level of environmental protection. The subsidies are intended to cover the investment costs arising from retrofitting vessels with new devices and modified fuel systems.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/environmental-investment-aid-granted-to-shipping-companies
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12.3.2014 | The Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications has allocated a total of 12.6 million euros in government aid to eight shipping companies and their 45 vessels to be used on investments that improve the level of environmental protection. The subsidies are intended to cover the investment costs arising from retrofitting vessels with new devices and modified fuel systems.https://lvm.fi/en/-/environmental-investment-aid-granted-to-shipping-companies-795449
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14.3.2013 | Finnish shipping companies may receive support for ship investment projects which significantly benefit the environment.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/investment-aid-for-ships-to-ease-adaptation-to-sulphur-emission-limits
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14.3.2013 | Finnish shipping companies may receive support for ship investment projects which significantly benefit the environment.https://lvm.fi/en/-/investment-aid-for-ships-to-ease-adaptation-to-sulphur-emission-limits-792406
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EU approves Finland's investment aid to sulphur scrubbers - Ministry of Transport and Communications
24.1.2013 | 23 January 2013 - the European Commission approved amendments to Finland's state aid scheme on vessel investments improving the level of environmental protection. Following the approval, investment aid may also be granted for the purpose of retrofitting vessels with exhaust gas cleaning systems, such as sulphur scrubbers.https://lvm.fi/en/-/eu-approves-finland-39-s-investment-aid-to-sulphur-scrubbers-792446 -
9.10.2025 | The rolling stock company Suomen Ostoliikennekalusto Oy will be transferred from VR Group to direct state ownership and ownership steering at the Prime Minister’s Office. The transfer of ownership is a significant step in preparing for the competitive tendering of rail transport services.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/state-owned-rolling-stock-company-to-begin-operations-in-2026-
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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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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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11.2.2026 | VR-Group Plc and Suomen Ostoliikennekalusto Oy announced today that they have signed an asset purchase agreement concerning the rolling stock used in passenger rail services funded by the government. The rolling stock will be transferred to Suomen Ostoliikennekalusto's ownership from the beginning of March.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/vr-group-to-transfer-rolling-stock-used-in-passenger-rail-services-funded-by-the-government-to-suomen-ostoliikennekalusto
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13.2.2004 | Den ministergrupp som gjort linjedragningar för underhåll och utveckling av trafikleder föreslår att man under nuvarande regeringsperiod skall påbörja stora trafikledsprojekt till ett värde av närmare en miljard euro. Dessutom skulle underhållet av trafiknätet effektiveras med temapaket, till vilka man samlar mindre projekt av samma typ från olika håll i landet.https://lvm.fi/sv/-/194055633/arbetsgruppen-for-trafikleder-vill-behalla-nuvarande-investerings-niva-finansieringen-till-forhandlingarna-om-budgetramarna
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16.12.2025 | At the Energy Council meeting on 15 December 2025, Member States of the European Union adopted a partial general approach on the proposed regulation establishing Connecting Europe Facility for 2028–2034. Finland is in favour of the regulation’s emphasis on military mobility.https://lvm.fi/en/-/eu-energy-council-adopts-partial-general-approach-on-regulation-establishing-the-connecting-europe-facility
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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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16.6.2025 | On 16 June 2025, the Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy decided that the central government would continue its preparations for the competitive tendering of publicly funded passenger rail services. The current contract with VR Group is due to expire at the end of 2030, with a new contract period of about ten years scheduled to start on 1 January 2031.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/government-decision-passenger-train-services-to-continue-in-their-current-scope-in-the-2030s