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  1. 7.5.2013 | In its final report, the Open Data working group presents a roadmap and concerted practices for the opening up of public data. The goal is that open data will become a part of the basic activities in the administrative sector. Easy availability of information will create new service business and make administration more efficient.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/public-information-for-the-use-of-the-whole-society-792376
  2. 25.5.2026 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications is inviting comments on a draft government proposal and draft decrees concerning maritime regulation. The aim of the proposed amendments is to clarify and harmonise the regulation of maritime safety, qualifications and supervision. The deadline for submitting comments is 18 June 2026.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/legislative-proposal-to-streamline-maritime-regulation-circulated-for-comments
  3. 10.10.2016 | The Finnish Transport Agency will start testing intelligent fairways at the beginning of 2017.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/testing-of-intelligent-fairways-scheduled-to-begin-next-year-will-pave-way-for-autonomous-ships
  4. 5.3.2014 | In his report, administrator, Licentiate of Laws Tuomas Harpf suggests that Finland adopt a similar model to the media support system that is in use in Denmark in order to support production and innovation. However, this support should be granted on a fixed-term basis and it should be as neutral as possible in terms of competition. The total amount of support given would be 30 million euros.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/administrator-harpf-would-give-out-media-support-and-reduce-the-value-added-tax-for-the-press-795489
  5. 11.5.2026 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications is inviting comments on the draft government proposal concerning the implementation of the Ship-Source Pollution Directive. The necessary amendments would be made to the Act on Environmental Protection in Maritime Transport. Comments may be submitted until 18 June 2026.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/implementation-of-ship-source-pollution-directive-sent-out-for-comments
  6. 8.6.2026 | On 9 June 2026, in connection with the EU Transport Council meeting, Finland joined a Joint Declaration of Intent by Member States regarding large-scale cross-border testbeds for autonomous vehicles. The aim is to promote the testing of automated driving systems in the EU.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/finland-joins-a-declaration-of-intent-promoting-the-automation-of-road-transport
  7. 17.6.2026 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has begun drafting a memorandum assessing the approval and registration of racing vehicles.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/review-of-approval-and-registration-of-racing-vehicles-launched
  8. 21.5.2026 | Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne will visit Stockholm on 22 May 2026. She will meet Swedish colleagues and attend a seminar on Nordic cooperation and the role of transport infrastructure in improving preparedness and competitiveness.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-ranne-to-visit-stockholm
  9. 1.9.2015 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications of Finland has released a plan for promoting intelligent automation.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/finland-a-good-environment-for-experiments-in-automated-transport-796835
  10. 17.5.2013 | Pilotage services in the Saimaa Canal are well-functioning, but very costly. The inquiry into pilotage in the Saimaa Canal found that reorganisation of pilotage is a necessity, in order to contain the costs of and develop pilotage operations.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/the-administrator-s-report-of-possibilities-for-pilotage-in-the-saimaa-waterway-792356
  11. 12.6.2026 | The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) held its session in London, with hybrid participation, from 8 to 12 June 2026.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/international-maritime-organization-advances-technical-cooperation-in-maritime-sector
  12. 13.5.2026 | The Government proposed on 13 May 2026 that the amendments to the Driving Licence Act be adopted. For the most part, the Act will enter into force on 29 May 2026. The aim of the amendments is to improve traffic safety for young people in particular.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/amended-driving-licence-act-includes-night-driving-ban-for-young-drivers-to-improve-traffic-safety-for-young-people
  13. 28.11.2014 | According to a recent study Finland is well-positioned to start extensive and continuous use of biofuels in aviation. The key issue to be solved is profitability, since biofuels are currently clearly more expensive than fossil aviation fuels.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/deployment-of-aviation-biofuels-studied
  14. 27.3.2026 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications and the Ministry of Finance have completed a joint outlook review of the current state of transport taxation and financing, and options for reform. The review report is the first part of the Government’s comprehensive reform of transport taxation and financing set out in the Programme of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/review-of-reforming-transport-taxation-and-financing-completed
  15. 17.5.2013 | Pilotage services in the Saimaa Canal are well-functioning, but very costly. The inquiry into pilotage in the Saimaa Canal found that reorganisation of pilotage is a necessity, in order to contain the costs of and develop pilotage operations.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/the-administrators-report-of-possibilities-for-pilotage-in-the-saimaa-waterway
  16. 28.4.2026 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has set up a project to prepare an assessment memorandum on national extensions to the Directive on Privacy and Electronic Communications. The review will focus especially on national data protection regulation concerning corporate subscribers.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/regulation-on-corporate-subscribers-to-be-reviewed-for-relevance-and-appropriateness
  17. 5.3.2014 | Ms Pia Viitanen, Minister of Housing and Communications, takes a positive view of Administrator Tuomas Harpf's proposal on direct state aid for media. The minister feels that such aid would be justified during the current transition period. - I will take Harpf's proposals further to the next government discussion on spending limits, Viitanen promises. The Finnish media do not benefit from state aid on the same scale as their counterparts in other Nordic countries.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/minister-viitanen-harpf-s-proposal-on-media-state-aid-to-be-brought-up-in-the-spending-limits-discussion
  18. 5.3.2014 | Ms Pia Viitanen, Minister of Housing and Communications, takes a positive view of Administrator Tuomas Harpf's proposal on direct state aid for media. The minister feels that such aid would be justified during the current transition period. - I will take Harpf's proposals further to the next government discussion on spending limits, Viitanen promises. The Finnish media do not benefit from state aid on the same scale as their counterparts in other Nordic countries.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-viitanen-harpf-39-s-proposal-on-media-state-aid-to-be-brought-up-in-the-spending-limits-discussion-795479
  19. 15.6.2026 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications published the final report of the Digital Panel on 15 June 2026. The report presents recommendations for measures to strengthen Finland’s economic growth, competitiveness and capacity for renewal through digitalisation, emerging technologies and the data economy.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/final-report-of-the-digital-panel-finland-s-strong-digital-potential-must-be-translated-into-economic-growth
  20. 21.5.2026 | The Government has appointed Anna-Mari Ahonen, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications, as the Saimaa Canal Delegate for a term of five years, from 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2031.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/anna-mari-ahonen-appointed-saimaa-canal-delegate