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The European Commission has selected communications projects to receive funding from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF). In the third round of calls for proposals under the CEF Digital programme, two projects coordinated by Finnish operators received a total of around EUR 21.07 million in funding. This press release corrects information published (in Finnish) in a press release on 29 October 2024.https://lvm.fi/en/-/finland-to-receive-eur-21.07-million-in-eu-funding-for-communications-projects
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Finnish operators apply for a total of EUR 13.76 million in funding from the European Commission’s Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for seven communications projects. In addition, four Swedish projects are partly placed in Finland. The Ministerial Finance Committee decided in favour of the applications on 30 January 2025.https://lvm.fi/en/-/more-than-eur-13-million-in-eu-funding-sought-for-seven-finnish-digital-projects
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A total of approximately EUR 17.6 million in funding from the European Commission’s Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) is being sought for Finnish-led projects. In addition, approximately EUR 8.6 million in funding is being sought for Swedish-led projects that involve Finnish operators. The Ministerial Finance Committee decided in favour of the applications on 25 June 2026.https://lvm.fi/en/-/finnish-operators-apply-for-more-than-eur-26-million-of-eu-funding-for-digital-infrastructure-projects
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Processing of personal data in the Ministry of Transport and Communications The Ministry of Transport and Communications must process personal data for various purposes in order to carry out the work falling within its mandate. The processing is n...https://lvm.fi/en/data-protection
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The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests views on a draft government proposal to amend the Act on the Transport System and Highways, the Rail Transport Act and certain related acts. The aim is to improve the security and reliability of the transport network and to streamline the processes of planning and implementing the transport infrastructure. The deadline for submitting views is 23 August 2026.https://lvm.fi/en/-/views-requested-on-legislative-amendments-to-improve-the-security-of-transport-infrastructure
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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
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The Ministry of Transport and Communications has launched the TUUTTI project for security and growth through communications networks. This project will formulate national policies for developing a secure communications network infrastructure fostering sustainable growth and competitiveness through digitalisation until 2037.https://lvm.fi/en/-/tuutti-project-to-shape-finland-s-communication-network-policy-until-2037
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The Ministry of Transport and Communications has launched preparations for a national programme for distribution infrastructure for alternative fuels.https://lvm.fi/en/-/preparations-begin-for-a-distribution-infrastructure-programme-for-alternative-transport-fuels
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The Ministry of Transport and Communications is requesting comments on an assessment memorandum examining the current need for amendments to the legislation concerning transport infrastructure. Comments can be made on the memorandum until 1 June 2025.https://lvm.fi/en/-/assessment-memorandum-on-the-need-to-amend-legislation-concerning-transport-infrastructure-is-now-available-for-comments
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The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests statements on the draft national programme on alternative transport fuels distribution infrastructure. Comments can be submitted until 8 September 2024.https://lvm.fi/en/-/programme-for-alternative-transport-fuels-distribution-infrastructure-to-be-circulated-for-comments
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On 28 January 2026, the Ministry of Transport and Communications published an interim review of the project on security and new economic growth from communication networks, known as the TUUTTI project. The review outlines the project’s progress and presents the key findings to date.https://lvm.fi/en/-/communication-networks-at-heart-of-finland-s-security-and-economic-growth-interim-review-charts-progress-of-tuutti-project
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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
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On 26 February 2026, the Government submitted to Parliament a legislative proposal to amend taxi regulation. The changes would be made to the Act on Transport Services and certain other acts.https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-proposes-amendments-to-taxi-regulation
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On 2 July 2026, the Government submitted to Parliament its proposal for amending the Private Roads Act. The amendments would simplify the administration and operations of private road maintenance associations, strengthen road shareholders' protection under the law and promote road safety on private roads. More broadly, their aim is to clarify, specify and harmonise certain provisions of the Private Roads Act.https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-proposes-amendments-to-private-roads-act
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The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft government proposal to amend the Private Roads Act. The proposed amendments respond to the needs identified by the authorities and courts applying the act, as well as to feedback from stakeholders. Comments may be submitted until 11 May 2026.https://lvm.fi/en/-/draft-amendments-to-private-roads-act-sent-out-for-consultation
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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
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The Ministry of Transport and Communications has appointed a high-level interministerial working group, called the Digital Panel, to identify opportunities provided by the digital transformation, the data economy and new technologies. The Digital Panel will offer inputs to provide direction for Finland’s digital development.https://lvm.fi/en/-/digital-panel-appointed-to-identify-opportunities-and-challenges-of-technological-development
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The European Commission has selected communications projects to receive funding from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF). In the fourth round of calls for proposals under the CEF Digital programme, five projects coordinated by Finnish operators received a total of around EUR 4.67 million in funding. In addition, funding was awarded to a Swedish submarine cable project that is partly placed in Finland.https://lvm.fi/en/-/finland-to-receive-eur-4.67-million-in-eu-funding-for-improving-communications-infrastructure
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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
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Finland seeks EU funding for subsea cable repair capacity - Ministry of Transport and Communications
A Finnish-led project has applied for EUR 9.55 million in European Commission funding to reinforce subsea cable repair capacity. The project is coordinated by the Finnish National Emergency Supply Agency and involves partners from Finland, Sweden and Estonia. The Ministerial Finance Committee decided in favour of the proposal on 16 April 2026.https://lvm.fi/en/-/finland-seeks-eu-funding-for-subsea-cable-repair-capacity