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On 23 April 2026, the Government submitted amendments to the Act on Electronic Communication Services for approval. The amendments apply to equipment that interfere with radio communications, so-called jammers. The act is scheduled to enter into force on 1 July 2026.https://lvm.fi/en/-/unauthorised-possession-of-jammers-to-become-a-criminal-offence
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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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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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23.5.2025 | The Saimaa Canal delegates have decided that the sailing season in the canal will start on 26 May 2025 and last until 31 December 2025.https://lvm.fi/en/-/saimaa-canal-open-as-of-26-may-2025
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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
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The European Commission is expected to submit a proposal on the revision of the Cybersecurity Regulation at the end of 2025. The Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications submitted a report on this matter to Parliament on 26 May 2025.https://lvm.fi/en/-/finland-engages-actively-in-upcoming-revision-of-eu-cybersecurity-regulation
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Finland is actively involved in international efforts to keep shipping and the marine environment safe in the Baltic Sea.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-ranne-finland-plays-an-active-role-in-safeguarding-shipping-in-the-baltic-sea
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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
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Preparedness matters at the Ministry The Ministry of Transport and Communications guides preparedness efforts within its branch of government to ensure readiness for incidents and emergencies. Finland’s Security Strategy for Society (2025) defines...https://lvm.fi/en/preparedness-at-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications
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The Facilitation Committee of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) met in London from 23 to 27 March 2026. The Facilitation Committee (FAL) deals with facilitation, digitalisation and procedures by the authorities related to international maritime traffic.https://lvm.fi/en/-/imo-promotes-digitalisation-and-facilitation-of-maritime-traffic
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The Ministry of Transport and Communications and the agencies in its branch of government, the Transport and Communications Agency, the Transport Infrastructure Agency and the Meteorological Institute, have drawn up a joint operational plan on gender equality and non-discrimination for 2026–2030.https://lvm.fi/en/-/equality-mainstreaming-increases-inclusion-and-promotes-non-discrimination-
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The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will meet in London from 27 April to 1 May 2026. IMO Member States are expected to decide the next steps in negotiations on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from shipping. Other topics to be discussed include specifications to the rules on the carbon intensity and energy efficiency of vessels, the regulation of ballast water and guidance on reducing underwater noise.https://lvm.fi/en/-/international-maritime-organization-to-continue-negotiating-measures-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-ships
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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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Data protection rights related to the processing of personal data The person whose data is processed has rights under the General Data Protection Regulation. These rights are described in more detail on this page and on the website of the Data Pro...https://lvm.fi/en/data-protection-rights-related-to-the-processing-of-personal-data
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On 21 August 2025, the Government submitted to Parliament its proposal for legislation supplementing the EU Gigabit Infrastructure Act. The aim of the Gigabit Infrastructure Act is to speed up the construction of very high capacity networks. It is the aim of the European Union that, by 2030, all EU households be covered by a gigabit network.https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-proposes-national-legislation-to-complement-the-eu-gigabit-infrastructure-act
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The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will meet in London on 14–17 October 2025. The extraordinary session of the Committee is to decide on historic and globally binding measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping.https://lvm.fi/en/-/international-maritime-organization-due-to-make-a-historic-decision-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-in-maritime-transport
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Young people’s traffic safety has recently gained widespread attention following the tragic traffic accidents in Nurmijärvi.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-ranne-young-people-in-finland-have-the-right-to-safe-driving-we-must-ensure-better-knowledge-skills-and-attitudes-
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The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) met in London on 7–11 April 2025. After challenging negotiations, the Committee’s 83rd session reached a provisional agreement on measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships. The final decisions are to be made in October 2025.https://lvm.fi/en/-/international-maritime-organization-reached-provisional-agreement-on-measures-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-in-maritime-transport
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The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft proposal for a new act on facilitating the introduction of very high capacity networks. Comments may be submitted until 29 April 2025.https://lvm.fi/en/-/comments-invited-on-the-implementation-of-the-eu-gigabit-infrastructure-act-
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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