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  1. Government improves operating conditions for the transport sector - Ministry of Transport and Communications

    7.5.2026 | On 7 May 2026, the Government submitted for approval amendments to the Act on Transport Services, the Driving Licence Act, the Act on the Organisation of Driver Examinations and the Act on the Enforcement of a Fine. The amendments aim to improve the operating conditions for the transport sector. Most of the acts and the amended decree will enter into force on 15 May 2026.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-improves-operating-conditions-for-the-transport-sector

  2. Legislative project: Regulatory measures to improve operating conditions for transport sector - Ministry of Transport and Communications

    The Ministry of Transport and Communications has launched a legislative project to improve the operating conditions for the transport sector. The aim of the project is to further specify the EU regulation concerning road cabotage and make the regulations easier to comply with and supervise. In addition, the project promotes the use of vehicles powered by alternative fuels with a total mass not exceeding 4,250 kg in goods transport.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/legislative-project-regulatory-measures-to-improve-operating-conditions-for-transport-sector

  3. International Maritime Organization failed to reach agreement on globally binding measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in maritime transport - Ministry of Transport and Communications

    Following complex negotiations and a rare vote, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) decided to postpone the final adoption of the long-discussed regulation package on maritime transport emissions by at least one year. The decision means that the proposed regulation will not come into force as originally scheduled in March 2027.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/international-maritime-organization-failed-to-reach-agreement-on-globally-binding-measures-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-in-maritime-transport

  4. Government proposes legislative amendments to improve operating conditions for transport sector - Ministry of Transport and Communications

    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

  5. International Maritime Organization due to make a historic decision to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in maritime transport - Ministry of Transport and Communications

    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

  6. Review of reforming transport taxation and financing completed - Ministry of Transport and Communications

    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

  7. Preparedness at the Ministry of Transport and Communications - Ministry of Transport and Communications

    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

  8. EU affairs - Ministry of Transport and Communications

    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...
    https://lvm.fi/en/eu-affairs

  9. The Ministry - Ministry of Transport and Communications

    Ministry Sustainable growth, wellbeing and safety through knowledge and connections of the future Law drafting in the transport and communications sectors Cooperation with the European Union International cooperation Overseeing the agencies in the...
    https://lvm.fi/en/the-ministry

  10. Broad support for proposed changes to taxi regulation - Ministry of Transport and Communications

    The Ministry of Transport and Communications requested comments on a draft government proposal to amend the taxi regulation. Over 150 responses were submitted between 24 April and 6 June 2025. The Ministry published a summary of the comments on 11 September 2025.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/broad-support-for-proposed-changes-to-taxi-regulation

  11. Consultation process on implementation options for location study systems starts - Ministry of Transport and Communications

    The Ministry of Transport and Communications is requesting opinions on an assessment memorandum regarding regulatory and implementation options for a system to respond to location study requests. Opinions may be submitted until 24 January 2025.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/consultation-process-on-implementation-options-for-location-study-systems-starts

  12. Ministers Ranne and Puisto hosted discussion on competitiveness and security of ports - Ministry of Transport and Communications

    Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne and Minister of Economic Affairs Sakari Puisto hosted a roundtable discussion on the competitiveness and security of Finland’s ports on 7 April 2026.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/ministers-ranne-and-puisto-hosted-discussion-on-competitiveness-and-security-of-ports

  13. International Maritime Organization to continue negotiating measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships - Ministry of Transport and Communications

    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

  14. Finland–Norway taxi transport agreement to enter into force in December - Ministry of Transport and Communications

    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

  15. Amendments proposed to the Rail Traffic Act and the Act on Transport Services - Ministry of Transport and Communications

    13.11.2025 | The Government proposes that the President of the Republic approve amendments to the Rail Transport Act and the Act on Transport Services on 14 November 2025. The amendments will enhance the safety and security of urban rail transport and allow more time to procure rolling stock that meets EU requirements for use in the forest and chemicals industries.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/amendments-proposed-to-the-rail-traffic-act-and-the-act-on-transport-services

  16. VR Group to transfer rolling stock used in passenger rail services funded by the government to Suomen Ostoliikennekalusto - Ministry of Transport and Communications

    11.2.2026 | VR-Group Plc and Suomen Ostoliikennekalusto Oy announced today that they have signed an asset purchase agreement concerning the rolling stock used in passenger rail services funded by the government. The rolling stock will be transferred to Suomen Ostoliikennekalusto's ownership from the beginning of March.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/vr-group-to-transfer-rolling-stock-used-in-passenger-rail-services-funded-by-the-government-to-suomen-ostoliikennekalusto

  17. Government proposal to amend Rail Transport Act and Act on Transport Services submitted to Parliament - Ministry of Transport and Communications

    12.6.2025 | On 12 June 2025, the Government submitted a proposal to Parliament to amend the Rail Transport Act and the Act on Transport Services. The amendments would enhance the safety and security of urban rail transport. They would provide more time to procure rolling stock that meets the EU requirements for the use of the forest and chemicals industries.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-proposal-to-amend-rail-transport-act-and-act-on-transport-services-submitted-to-parliament

  18. Finland up for re-election to IMO Council – Finnish maritime teaching and research feature prominently - Ministry of Transport and Communications

    6.11.2025 | The Assembly of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) will elect a new Council for the forthcoming two-year term in November-December. Finland is seeking re-election to the Council. The Ministry of Transport and Communications has invited Finnish maritime education institutions to serve as advisers to the Finnish delegation at the Assembly. Finnish maritime education is a sought-after export to various parts of the world. 
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/finland-nominated-for-re-election-to-imo-council-finnish-maritime-teaching-and-research-feature-prominently

  19. Finland and USA deepen icebreaker cooperation - Ministry of Transport and Communications

    10.10.2025 | Finland and the United States have signed a memorandum of understanding on icebreaker cooperation. Finnish President Alexander Stubb and US President Donald Trump signed the memorandum of understanding at their meeting in Washington on 9 October. Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo also attended the meeting. This memorandum of understanding lays the foundation for commercial agreements between the United States Coast Guard and Finnish companies.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/finland-and-usa-deepen-icebreaker-cooperation

  20. Finnish Government: Funding for the EU’s Connecting Europe Facility should be directed towards security - Ministry of Transport and Communications

    13.11.2025 | The Finnish Government submitted a communication to Parliament on 13 November 2025 regarding the European Commission’s proposal for a Regulation on the Connecting Europe Facility for the period 2028–2034. The Government welcomes the proposal and emphasises that funding should be more strongly directed towards strengthening defence and security, among other sectors. 
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/finnish-government-funding-for-the-eu-s-connecting-europe-facility-should-be-directed-towards-security