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10.7.2026 | The International Maritime Organization IMO convened at its 137th regular session in London on 6–10 July 2026. A particular focus was on the need to protect seafarers and the freedom of merchant shipping. The Council also decided on a number of questions related to the administration and strategic development of the IMO.https://lvm.fi/en/-/council-of-international-maritime-organization-emphasised-the-protection-of-vital-shipping-lanes-and-seafarers
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Government sets out its positions on EU Passenger Package - Ministry of Transport and Communications
9.7.2026 | On 9 July 2026, the Government submitted a Union communication to Parliament concerning the European Commission’s proposals for a Passenger Package. Finland takes a largely positive view of the proposals included in the package.https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-sets-out-its-positions-on-eu-passenger-package -
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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5.6.2026 | The EU Transport and Telecommunications Council will convene in Luxembourg on 8-9 June 2026. Finland will be represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne on the Transport Council, and by State Secretary Marjo Lindgren on the Telecommunications Council.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-ranne-attending-eu-transport-council-port-and-maritime-industry-strategies-to-be-outlined
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2.2.2023 | On 2 February 2023, the Government proposed that the President of the Republic adopt the Act on permit-granting procedures and other administrative procedures for certain projects on the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) that would implement the so-called Smart TEN-T Directive. In addition, the Government proposed amendments to be adopted on the Act on the Transport System and Highways as w...https://lvm.fi/en/-/decision-making-on-highway-classification-to-be-streamlined-and-provisions-to-be-laid-down-on-maximum-duration-for-permit-granting-procedures-1928110
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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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2.2.2023 | On 2 February 2023, the Government proposed that the President of the Republic adopt the Act on permit-granting procedures and other administrative procedures for certain projects on the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) that would implement the so-called Smart TEN-T Directive. In addition, the Government proposed amendments to be adopted on the Act on the Transport System and Highways as w...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/decision-making-on-highway-classification-to-be-streamlined-and-provisions-to-be-laid-down-on-maximum-duration-for-permit-granting-procedures-for-large-ten-t-transport-network-projects
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Press releases Government proposes amendments to Private Roads Act Type: Press release Categories: Publication date: 2.7.2026 On 2 July 2026, the Government submitted to Parliament its proposal for amending the Private Roads Act. The amendments wo...https://lvm.fi/en/current-pressreleases
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17.11.2022 | The proposed new act would set a maximum duration of four years for the permit-granting procedures related to large-scale projects on the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). The classification process for highways would also be simplified. The Government submitted its proposal to Parliament on 17 November 2021.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/government-proposes-a-maximum-duration-for-permit-granting-procedures-for-large-scale-ten-t-projects-and-a-streamlined-decision-making-process-for-highways-classification
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17.11.2022 | The proposed new act would set a maximum duration of four years for the permit-granting procedures related to large-scale projects on the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). The classification process for highways would also be simplified. The Government submitted its proposal to Parliament on 17 November 2021.https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-proposes-a-maximum-duration-for-permit-granting-procedures-for-large-scale-ten-t-projects-and-a-streamlined-decision-making-proces-1877656
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27.7.2022 | The proposed new legislation would set a maximum duration of four years for the permit-granting procedures related to large projects on the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). In addition, it would also streamline decision-making on the classification of highways, and they would no longer be classified by decree. The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft government proposal by 7 September 2022.https://lvm.fi/en/-/introducing-maximum-duration-for-permit-granting-procedures-for-large-ten-t-transport-network-projects-and-changes-to-decision-making-on-high-1809993
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27.7.2022 | The proposed new legislation would set a maximum duration of four years for the permit-granting procedures related to large projects on the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). In addition, it would also streamline decision-making on the classification of highways, and they would no longer be classified by decree. The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft government proposal by 7 September 2022.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/introducing-maximum-duration-for-permit-granting-procedures-for-large-ten-t-transport-network-projects-and-changes-to-decision-making-on-highway-classification-draft-bills-circulated-for-comments
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16.12.2021 | The President of the Republic confirmed amendments to the Act on Broadband Construction Aid on 16 December 2021. The most significant change is that future subsidies may only be granted for constructing fixed broadband network. The Government also issued a decree on the minimum speed of a broadband connection. The Act and Decree will enter into force on 3 February 2022.https://lvm.fi/en/-/amendments-to-broadband-subsidies-act-take-effect-funding-for-constructing-fixed-connections-only-1642898
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16.12.2021 | The President of the Republic confirmed amendments to the Act on Broadband Construction Aid on 16 December 2021. The most significant change is that future subsidies may only be granted for constructing fixed broadband network. The Government also issued a decree on the minimum speed of a broadband connection. The Act and Decree will enter into force on 3 February 2022.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/amendments-to-broadband-subsidies-act-take-effect-funding-for-constructing-fixed-connections-only
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Information and security Objective and tasks Data economy Media and postal services Cyber security, information security and data protection Road transport and Logistics chains 1. Objective and tasks It is the duty of the Ministry of Transport and...https://lvm.fi/en/information-en
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Transport and communications policy The Ministry aims It is the aim of transport and communications policies to promote mobility of information, goods and people and to ensure that people’s everyday life runs smoothly. This aim is pursued by means...https://lvm.fi/en/areas-of-expertise
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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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21.9.2021 | The Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the EU will organise informal meetings of energy and transport ministers in Kranj on 22–23 September 2021. At the meeting of energy ministers, Finland will be represented by Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä and Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka at the meeting of transport ministers.https://lvm.fi/en/-/1410877/energy-and-transport-ministers-to-attend-eu-meetings-in-slovenia-on-22-23-september
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14.9.2021 | The Act on Broadband Construction Aid will be amended to continue to comply with the European Union's State aid rules. The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests that opinions on the Government proposal and Government Decree be submitted by 27 September 2021.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/eu-required-amendments-to-the-act-on-broadband-construction-aid-opinions-are-requested-on-drafts-of-the-act-and-decree
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30.12.2020 | The President of the Republic has approved the Act on Broadband Construction Aid on Wednesday 30 December 2020. The Act will enter into force on 1 January 2021.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/act-on-broadband-construction-aid-enters-into-force