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In line with the Programme of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo's Government, Finland's Cyber Security Strategy has been revised to respond to the changed security environment. The strategy will make cyber security a more integral part of Finland's concept of comprehensive security.https://lvm.fi/en/-/revised-cyber-security-strategy-responds-to-changed-security-environment
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17.10.2025 | Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne has appointed Olli-Pekka Rantala, Director General of the Ministerial Governance Department, as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications for a fixed term starting on 1 November 2025.https://lvm.fi/en/-/olli-pekka-rantala-appointed-as-permanent-secretary-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-for-a-fixed-term
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10.4.2025 | On 10 April 2025, the Government appointed Janne Allonen, Master of Science, to serve as Deputy Cyber Security Director for a fixed term from 1 May 2025 to 30 April 2028.https://lvm.fi/en/-/janne-allonen-appointed-deputy-cyber-security-director
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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
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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-
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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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14.6.2024 | 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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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
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16.10.2025 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications is preparing a long-term investment programme, based on the Government Programme, to renew Finland’s icebreaking fleet. In addition, Sanna Ruuskanen, Director of Unit at the Ministry of Transport and Communications, will be appointed as a new member of the Board of Directors of Arctia Ltd, Finland’s state-owned icebreaking company.https://lvm.fi/en/-/progress-on-finland-s-icebreaker-fleet-investment-programme-changes-to-arctia-s-board
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2.10.2023 | Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne has invited Kai Järvikare, Doctor of Science in Economics and Business Administration, to serve as her Special Adviser. Järvikare will transfer to the position from his post as Director of Administration in the Finns Party.https://lvm.fi/en/-/kai-jarvikare-appointed-to-serve-as-special-adviser-to-minister-ranne
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5.10.2023 | In its plenary session on 5 October, the Government appointed Master of Social Sciences Marjo Lindgren to serve as State Secretary to Minister of Social Affairs and Health Kaisa Juuso and Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne. In the same session, Teija Makkonen, Master of Military Sciences, Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Administrative Sciences, was appointed St...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/marjo-lindgren-and-teija-makkonen-appointed-to-serve-as-state-secretaries
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18.7.2023 | Arsenio Antonio Dominguez Velasco from Panama was appointed as the new Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Finland's candidate, Minna Kivimäki, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications, was among those not chosen for the post.https://lvm.fi/en/-/imo-appointed-new-secretary-general
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18.10.2024 | On 18 October 2024, Minister of Transport, Communications and the Interior Lulu Ranne signed a decision to alter the composition of Arctia Ltd’s board of directors. A new special assignment for Arctia will also be incorporated into the company’s articles of association.https://lvm.fi/en/-/changes-to-the-composition-of-arctia-s-board
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9.12.2021 | On Thursday 9 December, the Government appointed Kari Anttila (MSc Education) State Secretary to Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka until 10 June 2022 or the end of Minister Harakka’s term of office.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/kari-anttila-appointed-state-secretary-to-minister-harakka
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30.1.2025 | Communications networks are part of the infrastructure that is essential for the functioning of society. The security of communications networks is extensively regulated in the Act on Electronic Communications Services. Its provisions contain obligations to ensure that the security of communications networks is, above all, proactively safeguarded though retroactive measures may be used where necessary.https://lvm.fi/en/-/finland-is-prepared-for-security-threats-against-communications-networks-and-is-making-sustained-effort-to-strengthen-security
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8.12.2022 | On 8 December 2022, the Government appointed Rauli Paananen, Master of Culture and Arts, as National Cyber Security Director. His term of office will begin on 1 January 2023 and last until 31 December 2027.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/rauli-paananen-appointed-as-national-cyber-security-director
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8.12.2022 | On 8 December 2022, the Government appointed Rauli Paananen, Master of Culture and Arts, as National Cyber Security Director. His term of office will begin on 1 January 2023 and last until 31 December 2027.https://lvm.fi/en/-/rauli-paananen-appointed-as-national-cyber-security-director-1887661
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2.1.2025 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications is requesting comments on a draft government proposal on legislation to supplement the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA). The deadline for submitting comments is 14 February 2025.https://lvm.fi/en/-/comments-invited-european-media-freedom-act-to-be-supplemented-with-national-legislation
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Guidance and direction A joint strategy guides and supports the work Agencies and state-owned companies Principles and practices of guidance 1. A joint strategy guides and supports the work One of the Ministry’s core responsibilities is guiding it...https://lvm.fi/en/corporate-governance
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22.9.2022 | On 22 September 2022, the Government appointed Jarkko Saarimäki, 45, Master of Laws, as Director General of the Services Department at the Ministry of Transport and Communications. His term of office will be from 1 October 2022 to 30 September 2027.https://lvm.fi/en/-/jarkko-saarimaki-appointed-as-director-general-of-the-services-department-at-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-1833754