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14.4.2021 | How can the United States transition to fossil fuel-free transport? What can the US learn from the climate solutions proposed by the Nordic countries and in which areas can we work more together? These issues will be discussed at a climate webinar between the US and the Nordic countries on 15 April 2021. Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will speak at the event.

3.4.2006 | By driving your kid to and from a school at four kilometers' distance you will, in one year, contribute to a consumption of non-renewable natural resources amounting to as much as 13,300 kg. The same trips by bicycle only consume 320 kg, whereas bus trips use 470 kg of non-renewable natural resources annually. This means that one school day trip corresponds to 74 kg of these resources by car, 2.5 kg by bus and almost 2 kg by bicycle.

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.

9.11.2021 | More and more natural resources and energy will be consumed as the use of digital services and the amount of equipment for this keep growing. However, the ICT sector also has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from sectors such as transport and industry. Finland's first Climate and Environmental Strategy for the ICT Sector was published in March 2021. Now the Ministry of Transport ...

1.2.2021 | The working group's final report finds that the level of information security and data protection in sectors critical to society should be increased by means of additional resources and more effective cooperation. The working group would steer the level of information security by means of more detailed and targeted statutory requirements and obligations, the implementation of which would be actively monitored. The working group's report was published on 1 February 2021.

15.12.2020 | The interim report of the cross-sectoral working group surveying the data protection and security of sectors of key importance for the functioning of society has been submitted for statements on 15 December 2020. The working group's main observation was that good data security culture is created as a result of data security requirements in the legislation, not on the basis of instructions or other voluntary measures.

13.1.2021 | On 13 January 2021, the Ministry of Transport and Communications sent out for comments a draft Government Resolution on Cyber Security Development Programme.  The aim of the Programme is to provide guidance for the cyber security development extending across sectoral borders and government terms.

9.11.2020 | On 9 November 2020, the Ministry of Transport and Communications appointed a working group to identify needs to amend the legislation on information security and data protection in sectors of key importance for the functioning of society and to submit a proposal to the Government for policy guidelines on them. The aim is to further increase the level of information security in Finnish society and to ensure that the citizens' data is better protected than presently.

24.1.2023 | The development of premises used by central government authorities is being continued. The aim is to increase the security and reliability of properties used by authorities.

15.12.2020 | The interim report of the cross-sectoral working group surveying the data protection and security of sectors of key importance for the functioning of society has been submitted for statements on 15 December 2020. The working group's main observation was that good data security culture is created as a result of data security requirements in the legislation, not on the basis of instructions or other voluntary measures.

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.

1.2.2021 | The working group's final report finds that the level of information security and data protection in sectors critical to society should be increased by means of additional resources and more effective cooperation. The working group would steer the level of information security by means of more detailed and targeted statutory requirements and obligations, the implementation of which would be actively monitored. The working group's report was published on 1 February 2021.

26.11.2019 | Finland wants to strengthen the development of data economy and harmonise the development work across different sectors. The key aims for data economy both in Europe and globally are a human-centred approach and sustainability.

9.11.2021 | More and more natural resources and energy will be consumed as the use of digital services and the amount of equipment for this keep growing. However, the ICT sector also has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from sectors such as transport and industry. Finland's first Climate and Environmental Strategy for the ICT Sector was published in March 2021. Now the Ministry of Transport ...

13.1.2021 | On 13 January 2021, the Ministry of Transport and Communications sent out for comments a draft Government Resolution on Cyber Security Development Programme.  The aim of the Programme is to provide guidance for the cyber security development extending across sectoral borders and government terms.

9.11.2020 | On 9 November 2020, the Ministry of Transport and Communications appointed a working group to identify needs to amend the legislation on information security and data protection in sectors of key importance for the functioning of society and to submit a proposal to the Government for policy guidelines on them. The aim is to further increase the level of information security in Finnish society and to ensure that the citizens' data is better protected than presently.

16.6.2016 | Ms Laura Vilkkonen, 47, Master of Laws, has been appointed Director-General of the Data Department at Finland's Ministry of Transport and Communications. The Government announced the appointment on 16 June 2016. Her term of office will begin on 1 September 2016 and end on 31 August 2021.

9.8.2017 | Passenger rail transport opens to competition Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 9.8.2017 12.30 Type: Press release The Government has decided to open passenger rail transport to competition. In the 2020s, VR will no longer ...

30.11.2020 | Finland has pioneered the comprehensive review of climate and environmental issues in the ICT sector. The working group preparing the climate and environment strategy for the ICT sector has brought together six themes to reduce the carbon and environmental footprint of the sector and to make full use of the benefits of digitalisation. Comments on the group's final report are invited nationally by 15 January 2021.

1.9.2022 | The budget proposal for 2023 of Prime Minister Sanna Marin’s Government builds sustainable growth for the future, secures purchasing power and assists people with the hike in electricity prices. The budget proposal responds to the effects of Russia’s war of aggression and inflation, improves safety and security, security of supply, and energy self-sufficiency, and provides further investment in research and development and in the green transition.