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Finnish operators apply for a total of EUR 81.04 million in funding from the European Commission’s Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for five communications projects. On 8 February 2024, the Ministerial Finance Committee endorsed the applications.

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.

The Government proposed on 13 May 2026 that the amendments to the Driving Licence Act be adopted. For the most part, the Act will enter into force on 29 May 2026. The aim of the amendments is to improve traffic safety for young people in particular.

The Government submitted a proposal to amend the Driving Licence Act to Parliament on 19 February 2026. The aim of the legislative proposal is to improve traffic safety for young people in particular.

The Ministry of Transport and Communications is inviting comments on a draft government proposal to amend the Driving Licence Act. The proposal aims to improve road safety for young people. Comments may be submitted until 14 December 2025.

11.2.2021 | The Government has issued a decree amending the Decree on Audiovisual Services. The list of events of major importance for society that have to be broadcast on television will be updated to include those women's sports events that are equivalent to the men's events already on the list.

11.2.2021 | The Government has issued a decree amending the Decree on Audiovisual Services. The list of events of major importance for society that have to be broadcast on television will be updated to include those women's sports events that are equivalent to the men's events already on the list.

7.11.2024 | On 7 November 2024, the Government granted radio programme licences for a new nationwide frequency block 26, and for 20 individual frequencies in a supplementary application round. Licences were issued to different parts of Finland, including to local radio broadcasting operators.

8.2.2024 | Suomalaiset toimijat hakevat viidelle viestintähankkeelle Euroopan komissiolta rahoitustukea Verkkojen Eurooppa -ohjelmasta yhteensä 81,04 miljoonaa euroa. Valtioneuvoston raha-asiainvaliokunta puolsi hakemuksia 8.2.2024.

8.2.2024 | Finländska aktörer ansöker om sammanlagt 81,04 miljoner euro från Europeiska kommissionen för fem kommunikationsprojekt. Medlen söks via Fonden för ett sammanlänkat Europa (CEF, Connecting Europe Facility). Statsrådets finansutskott tillstyrkte ansökningarna den 8 februari 2024.

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.

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.

15.10.2020 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on the updated list of events of major importance for society that are to be broadcast on television. It is proposed that women's sports events corresponding to men's events already on the list be added to the list.

15.10.2020 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on the updated list of events of major importance for society that are to be broadcast on television. It is proposed that women's sports events corresponding to men's events already on the list be added to the list.

15.5.2020 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on the review of the list of events of major importance for society that are to be broadcast on television.

25.3.2020 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications will start updating the list of events of major importance for society. Events designated by decree as being of major importance for society refer to events that have to be broadcast by television in the area of Finland so that they are available to a substantial proportion of the public free of charge either as live or recorded broadcasts.

15.5.2020 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on the review of the list of events of major importance for society that are to be broadcast on television.

17.6.2021 | On 17 June 2021, the Government proposed that the President of the Republic approve the amendments adopted by Parliament to the Water Traffic Act. The amendments aim to specify the Act and facilitate the practical monitoring of its provisions.

17.6.2021 | On 17 June 2021, the Government proposed that the President of the Republic approve the amendments adopted by Parliament to the Water Traffic Act. The amendments aim to specify the Act and facilitate the practical monitoring of its provisions.

15.4.2021 | The Government proposes amendments to the Water Traffic Act, particularly to the provisions on water traffic safety and supervision. The Government submitted its proposal to Parliament on 15 April 2021.