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  1. 16.4.2025 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has launched preparations for a new period of network and programming licences for terrestrial television. The new licence period should start on 11 January 2027.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/preparations-begin-for-new-network-and-programming-licences-for-terrestrial-television
  2. 2.9.2025 | The Government of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has reached a decision on its budget proposal for 2026. The Government’s decisions aim to support economic growth, which is picking up. Supporting economic growth and continuing responsible fiscal management is necessary to ensure the security of people in Finland and safeguard their access to important services going forward.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/orpo-government-government-s-decisions-support-emerging-economic-growth
  3. 10.4.2025 | On 10 April 2025, the Government submitted a legislative proposal to Parliament on complementing the national implementation of the Directive on the resilience of critical entities (CER) and the Directive on measures for a high common level of cybersecurity across the Union (NIS 2).
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-proposes-amendments-to-cybersecurity-act-regarding-critical-entities-
  4. 13.11.2025 | The Government submitted a bill on cross-border taxi services between Finland and Norway for approval on 13 November 2025.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-ranne-finland-norway-taxi-agreement-almost-complete
  5. 12.2.2025 | Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications Minna Kivimäki, together with the Ministry’s senior public officials, is visiting Brussels on 11–13 February 2025 to influence various EU processes.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/permanent-secretary-kivimaki-visits-brussels-to-influence-eu-processes-1
  6. 27.11.2025 | On 27 November 2025, the Government proposed approval of a fixed-term act on scrapping premiums for passenger cars. The act will enter into force on 1 January 2026. Applications for a scrapping premium may be submitted to the Transport and Communications Agency Traficom after the entry into force of the proposed act.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/scrapping-premium-available-for-purchasers-of-new-cars-in-2026-2027
  7. 15.8.2025 | Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne has invited Jesse Horsma, Bachelor of Science in Economics, to serve as her Special Adviser.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/jesse-horsma-appointed-to-serve-as-special-adviser-to-minister-ranne
  8. 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
  9. 23.10.2025 | In Finland, summer time ends and clocks are changed back to Eastern European Time on the night between Saturday and Sunday. Clocks will be changed back by one hour next Sunday, 26 October 2025, at 4 in the morning.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/clocks-go-back-on-sunday-26-october
  10. 13.11.2025 | The Government proposes that the President of the Republic approve on 14 November 2025 the act on digital information services for the transport system and amendments to the related acts. The acts will enter into force on 1 January 2026.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-proposes-approval-of-new-act-on-information-services-for-the-transport-system
  11. 27.10.2025 | Tero Jokilehto, Senior Ministerial Adviser at the Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications, has been elected chair of the Inland Surface Transport Group for the next three years. The Inland Surface Transport Group is a sub-group of the Transport Group, which is one of the planning groups under NATO’s Resilience Committee. 
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/finland-s-tero-jokilehto-appointed-as-chair-of-inland-surface-transport-group-of-nato-s-resilience-committee
  12. 17.12.2025 | On 16 December 2025, the European Commission published the Automotive Package to promote the automotive industry’s competitiveness and support the transition to clean vehicles. The package includes several legislative proposals.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/commission-s-automotive-package-supports-automotive-industry-s-competitiveness
  13. 17.10.2025 | Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne has appointed Olli-Pekka Rantala, Director General of the Ministerial Governance Department, as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications for a fixed term starting on 1 November 2025.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/olli-pekka-rantala-appointed-as-permanent-secretary-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-for-a-fixed-term
  14. 27.6.2025 | On 27 June 2025, the President of the Republic approved amendments to the Act on the Finnish Broadcasting Company Yle. The amendments will implement the legislative changes outlined by the parliamentary working group on Yle. They also incorporate the criteria and procedures for the appointment and dismissal of the management of public service media providers required by the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA). The legislative amendments will enter into force on 8 August 2025.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/act-on-the-finnish-broadcasting-company-to-be-amended-in-line-with-the-european-media-freedom-act-and-the-recommendations-of-the-parliamentary-working-group
  15. 3.12.2025 | The EU Transport and Telecommunications Council will meet in Brussels on 4 and 5 December 2025. Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-of-transport-and-communications-lulu-ranne-to-visit-brussels-finland-advocates-for-flexibility-in-transport-regulation
  16. 12.12.2025 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications is seeking comments on a Government draft on approving amendments to the Convention on Road Signs and Signals until 27 January 2026.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/consultation-process-changes-to-the-convention-on-road-signs-and-signals
  17. 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
  18. 11.8.2025 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications proposes that EUR 3.78 billion be allocated to its administrative branch for 2026. This is about EUR 60 million less than in the 2025 Budget.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/draft-budget-for-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-and-its-administrative-branch-for-2026
  19. 9.10.2025 | An informal meeting of the ministers for telecommunications is held in Horsens, Denmark on 9–10 October 2025. State Secretary Marjo Lindgren represents Finland at the meeting. The meeting was convened by the Danish Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/informal-meeting-of-eu-telecommunications-ministers-to-discuss-protection-of-minors-in-digital-environments
  20. 3.10.2025 | Permanent Secretary of the Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications Minna Kivimäki will visit Cyprus on 6–7 October 2025.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/permanent-secretary-kivimaki-to-cyprus-on-an-advocacy-visit
  21. 11.11.2025 | The Saimaa Canal delegates have decided that the sailing season in the canal will end on 14 November 2025. The season will end early, because there is no vessel traffic in the canal.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/saimaa-canal-sailing-season-ends-on-14-november
  22. 27.6.2025 | On 27 June 2025, the President of the Republic approved an Act on legislation complementing the European Media Freedom Act, EMFA. The Act will enter into force on 8 August 2025. The EMFA aims to safeguard the pluralism and independence of media services in the EU and reinforce the common rules for the functioning of the internal market for media services.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/european-media-freedom-act-to-be-supplemented-with-national-legislation
  23. 15.10.2025 | Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications Minna Kivimäki pays an advocacy visit to Brussels, Belgium on 15–17 October 2025. During the visit, Kivimäki meets European Commission representatives and Finnish Members of European Parliament.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/permanent-secretary-kivimaki-on-advocacy-visit-to-brussels
  24. 15.7.2025 | The Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) met for its 134th session in London on 7–11 July 2025. Finland has been a member of the Council during the current term 2024–2025.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/council-of-international-maritime-organization-promotes-effectiveness-and-openness-in-imo-s-work
  25. 3.10.2025 | As of 6 October 2025, the premises of the Ministry of Transport and Communications will be located at Kirkkokatu 12, Helsinki.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/address-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-to-change
  26. 27.6.2025 | The President of the Republic approved the amendments to the Cybersecurity Act on 27 June 2025. They complement the national implementation of the Directive on the resilience of critical entities (CER) and the Directive on measures for a high common level of cybersecurity across the Union (NIS 2). The amendments will enter into force on 1 July 2025.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/provisions-to-complement-cybersecurity-act-to-enter-into-force-in-the-beginning-of-july
  27. 6.11.2025 | The application period for the position of permanent secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications ended on 6 November 2025 at 12. The post will be filled as soon as possible for a fixed term of five years.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/24-applications-received-for-the-position-of-permanent-secretary-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications
  28. 27.11.2025 | On 27 November 2025, the Government submitted a communication proposing Finland’s participation in the Digital Commons European Digital Infrastructure Consortium (DC-EDIC) to Parliament. Finland would initially join the consortium as an observer member while reserving the option to apply for full membership at a later stage.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/finnish-government-proposes-finland-s-participation-in-the-european-digital-commons-edic
  29. 11.3.2026 | Finland’s Ministry of Transport and Communications published a Joint Nordic Strategy for Transport System Preparedness on 11 March 2026. The strategy was handed over to the Nordic transport ministers in Rovaniemi where the ministers also issued a joint statement. As part of their meeting, the ministers will also visit the multinational Cold Response 26 military exercise in Lapland on 12 March 2026.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/joint-nordic-strategy-for-transport-system-preparedness-published-closer-cooperation-for-stronger-critical-connectivity
  30. 23.1.2026 | The European Commission presented proposals on 20 and 21 January 2026 for new cybersecurity regulation and the Digital Networks Act (DNA). The cybersecurity package includes a proposal to revise the Cybersecurity Act and to amend the cybersecurity regulation known as the Network and Information Systems Directive (NIS2 Directive).
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/commission-presents-proposals-for-new-eu-cybersecurity-rules-and-digital-networks-act
  31. 12.6.2025 | On 12 June 2025, the Government submitted a proposal to Parliament to amend the Act on Transport Services. The proposal would grant municipalities, joint municipal and other regional authorities the possibility to arrange passenger train services in their regions. It would also put in grounds to make changes to the regional competence on local rail transport.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-proposes-possibility-for-municipalities-and-regions-to-arrange-passenger-train-services
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. 25.9.2025 | On 25 September 2025, the Government submitted to Parliament a legislative proposal on supplementing the EU Data Act. The Data Act has a key role in promoting the data economy. The aim is to promote access to and use of data widely across sectoral boundaries.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-proposes-legislation-for-national-implementation-of-eu-data-act
  35. 1.12.2025 | The agreement on cross-border taxi services between Finland and Norway will enter into force on 14 December 2025. It will permit taxi transport between the two countries.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/finland-norway-taxi-transport-agreement-to-enter-into-force-in-december
  36. 17.11.2025 | Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne will participate in the Summit on European Digital Sovereignty in Berlin on 18 November 2025. The meeting will be attended by policy-makers and representatives of businesses and academia.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-ranne-to-attend-a-berlin-summit-europe-s-digital-independence-must-be-strengthened
  37. 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
  38. 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
  39. 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
  40. 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
  41. 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
  42. 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
  43. 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
  44. 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
  45. 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
  46. 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
  47. 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
  48. 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
  49. 1.4.2026 | The Government submitted its communication to Parliament on 1 April 2026 regarding the European Commission’s proposal for a Digital Networks Act (DNA). The Government supports the proposal’s aims to modernise and simplify regulation.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-supports-modernising-eu-rules-on-connectivity
  50. 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-
  51. 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
  52. 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
  53. 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
  54. 27.1.2026 | Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne has invited Markus Liesegang (LL.M., trained on the bench) to serve as her Special Adviser.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/markus-liesegang-appointed-to-serve-as-special-adviser-to-minister-ranne
  55. 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
  56. 16.2.2026 | 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.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-ranne-and-commissioner-tzitzikostas-learned-about-icebreaking-in-gulf-of-finland-visit-began-on-board-icebreaker-sisu
  57. 24.2.2026 | Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne will travel to Brussels on 24–26 February 2026 to meet key representatives of the European Parliament and of the European Commission.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-ranne-in-brussels-finland-s-roads-railways-and-icebreakers-are-part-of-eu-s-critical-infrastructure
  58. 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
  59. 21.4.2026 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requested comments on a draft government proposal for an act on location information for underground network infrastructure. The consultation period ran from 29 January to 12 March 2026. On 21 April 2026, the Ministry published a summary of the 58 comments received.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/summary-of-comments-on-the-legislative-proposal-for-a-location-survey-service
  60. 4.5.2026 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) met in London from 27 April to 1 May 2026. As expected, the Committee’s 84th session again allowed more time for negotiations on measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships. 
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/at-imo-countries-extend-negotiations-on-measures-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-shipping