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  1. The Assembly of the International Maritime Organization IMO will meet in London from 24 November to 3 December 2025. Finland is a candidate for re-election as a member of the IMO Council. The Assembly will vote on the members of the new Council on Friday 28 November 2025.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/international-maritime-organization-to-elect-member-states-to-council-finland-candidate-for-re-election
  2. On 29 January 2026, the Government submitted a communication to Parliament on the proposals of the European Commission and European Parliament for two regulations: the Digital Omnibus, which simplifies the EU’s digital rulebook, and the Digital Omnibus on AI, which simplifies the implementation of the harmonised rules on artificial intelligence.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-supports-commission-s-objective-to-simplify-eu-digital-regulation
  3. On 17 September 2026, the Ministry of Transport and Communications launched a legislative project to implement at national level the amendments required by the EU Regulation on measures to reduce the cost of deploying gigabit electronic communications networks (Gigabit Infrastructure Act). The Government submitted its proposal on the matter to Parliament already in August 2025, but the proposal ...
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/legislative-project-on-implementing-the-eu-gigabit-infrastructure-act-relaunched
  4. On 20 August 2026, the Government submitted to Parliament a new act on ship safety control. The new act would repeal the current Ship Safety Control Act and introduce national legislation implementing the ship safety control regulation of the European Union’s so-called Maritime Safety Package.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-proposes-new-act-on-ship-safety-control
  5. The Government proposes that the President of the Republic approve the bill for cybersecurity act and set its date of entry into force on 8 April 2025. The President of the Republic is to approve the bill on Friday 4 April 2025.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-submits-a-bill-for-cybersecurity-act-for-approval
  6. Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne will represent Finland at the informal meeting of EU transport ministers in Dublin on 21 September 2026.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-ranne-to-attend-meeting-of-eu-transport-ministers-in-dublin
  7. On 27 August 2026, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal to supplement the national implementation of the EU framework Regulation on non-road mobile machinery and the Euro 7 Regulation. The Regulations are related to vehicle approval, market surveillance and environmental requirements. At the same time, certain other national provisions would be laid down to amend the vehicle legislation.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-proposes-amendments-to-legislation-on-non-road-mobile-machinery-and-vehicles
  8. On 30 September 2026, the Finnish News Agency STT released a statement that it intends to significantly restructure its operation, which may lead to the company closing down its current business. The Ministry of Transport and Communications is pausing the preparations for the STT state aid package until STT owners decide on the company’s future.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-pauses-preparations-for-stt-state-aid
  9. On 10 September 2026, the Government submitted a communication to Parliament regarding an authorisation for mobile satellite services. Finland considers it important that future regulation ensure the availability of comprehensive satellite services throughout the EU, including the sparsely populated areas.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-outlines-finland-s-position-on-eu-regulation-proposal-concerning-2-ghz-satellite-services
  10. On 9 July 2026, the Government submitted a Union communication to Parliament concerning the European Commission’s proposals for a Passenger Package. Finland takes a largely positive view of the proposals included in the package.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-sets-out-its-positions-on-eu-passenger-package
  11. The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on a draft government proposal concerning the implementation of the Non-Road Mobile Machinery and Euro 7 Regulations. The proposal also introduces amendments to certain national provisions. Comments may be submitted until 10 June 2026.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/public-consultation-national-implementation-of-eu-regulations-on-non-road-mobile-machinery-and-vehicle-emission-limits
  12. European Digital Identity Wallets are applications for your mobile phone that you can use to identify yourself electronically, sign documents electronically and present digital certificates. Wallet applications will be free of charge, and using them will be voluntary. They are expected to become available in 2027.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/10623/legislation-on-european-digital-identity-wallets-enters-into-force-in-october
  13. On 17 July 2026, the European Commission gave a proposal to amend the EU Emissions Trading Directive. According to the proposal, the scope of emissions trading in both aviation and maritime transport would expand. The reform is based on the EU’s decision on the 2040 climate target. The EU ‘s net emissions will be reduced by 90 per cent by 2040, compared to 1990.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/european-commission-wishes-to-reform-emissions-trading-changes-for-maritime-transport-and-aviation
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 1.6.2026 | The 2026 National Cyber Security Exercise for state administration organizations was held from 25 to 29 May. In the exercise, the aim was to influence citizen services through cyber-attacks using real-world threat actor tactics and techniques.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/national-cyber-security-exercise-for-state-administration-organizations-targeted-supply-chains-and-critical-dependencies
  17. 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
  18. 13.11.2024 | New trilateral arrangement formalizes collaboration on the production of Arctic and polar icebreakers
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/1410877/united-states-canada-and-finland-sign-mou-to-build-arctic-and-polar-icebreakers
  19. 28.4.2025 | On 21 February 2025, the European Commission and the EU High Representative issued a Joint Communication on an EU Action Plan on Cable Security concerning submarine cables. The Ministry of Transport and Communications will inform Parliament of the action plan on 25 april 2025.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/finland-supports-objectives-of-eu-action-plan-on-submarine-cables
  20. 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-