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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.

European Union affairs Council of the European Union Preparation of matters by Coreper or Council working parties Preparation of EU matters in Finland 1. Council of the European Union In Council meetings, ministers from EU Member States discuss po...

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8.12.2022 | On 8 December 2022, the Government issued a decree on temporarily amending the Private Roads Decree for 2023-2025. During these three years, private road cooperatives may receive discretionary government grants for such purposes as improving private roads at a higher rate than at present.

8.12.2022 | On 8 December 2022, the Government issued a decree on temporarily amending the Private Roads Decree for 2023-2025. During these three years, private road cooperatives may receive discretionary government grants for such purposes as improving private roads at a higher rate than at present.

3.7.2025 | The European Commission has awarded EUR 91.01 million under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) to nine projects in Finland. Of this, around EUR 59.60 million will go to government initiatives.

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.

18.1.2024 | Finland’s Central Government and other actors are applying for a total of approximately EUR 325.13 million in financial support for 21 transport projects from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for Transport. The Central Government is applying for EUR 67.2 million in funding for 11 projects and other actors participating in state projects are applying for EUR 39.7 million. In addition, private operators are applying for a total of EUR 218.22 million for 10 projects.

24.11.2023 | The first National Transport System Plan, Transport 12, covers the years 2021 to 2032. The Minis-try of Transport and Communications monitors the progress of the measures included in the Transport 12 plan on an annual basis. The second summary report on this was published on 23 November 2023.

26.6.2018 | Infrastructure financing is undergoing a fundamental change, where relying on public budgetary resources alone is not a sustainable option. It is important to find new financial instruments and practices to enable efficient infrastructure development on a long-term basis.

19.11.2020 | On 19 November 2020, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal supplementing the budget proposal for 2021.

3.9.2024 | The 2025 budget proposal of Prime Minister Orpo's Government bolsters conditions for economic growth. Economic growth driven by the private sector will also serve to secure the financing base for central government finances. The fast-acting measures to curb indebtedness that were decided on due to the difficult situation in central government finances will move forward.

15.5.2018 | Tallinn tunnel Task Force: Unique mega-project requires private sector participation Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 15.5.2018 12.05 Type: Press release The Helsinki-Tallinn Tunnel is a large-scale project that would requ...

15.5.2018 | The Helsinki-Tallinn Tunnel is a large-scale project that would require the involvement of the private sector in order to proceed. The tunnel would have wide-ranging positive effects on both countries, and it would enhance traffic between Europe and Asia.

19.11.2020 | On 19 November 2020, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal supplementing the budget proposal for 2021.

19.10.2017 | The Private Roads Act of 1963 will be reformed to meet today's needs. The aim is to promote the development and maintenance of the network of private roads. Most of the roads in Finland are private roads.

19.10.2017 | Private Roads Act reformed to support road network development and maintenance Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 19.10.2017 13.40 Type: Press release The Private Roads Act of 1963 will be reformed to meet today's needs. The...

19.9.2023 | In its first budget session, the Government of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo decided on solutions that will return Finland to a sustainable growth track. The Government will launch structural reforms to boost employment and growth, which will have positive impacts on general government finances in the next few years. In addition, the Government decided on consolidation measures.

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.

19.12.2024 | Finland’s Central Government and other operators are applying for a total of approximately EUR 73.36 million in financial support for 11 transport projects from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for Transport. In addition, EU funding is being sought for the acquisition of a new icebreaker. The Ministerial Finance Committee decided in favour of the applications on 19 December 2024.