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Networks and services Objective and tasks Communications networks Transport system Passenger, goods and freight transport 1. Objective and tasks We at the Ministry of Transport and Communications are committed to developing Finland’s transport sys...https://lvm.fi/en/networks
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Secure and reliable communications networks are the foundation of functionality of society, security of supply, investments and growth of the data economy. The efficiency of communications networks affects people’s daily lives, the operating environment of businesses and the ability of authorities to carry out their duties also during disruptions.https://lvm.fi/en/-/overview-of-communications-networks-completed-high-quality-connections-are-the-foundation-of-security-and-growth
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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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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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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 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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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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23.4.2026 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government has agreed on the General Government Fiscal Plan for 2027–2030. The Government has agreed on significant transport investments across Finland.https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-agrees-on-significant-transport-investments-with-a-focus-on-eastern-finland-and-military-mobility
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20.5.2025 | The Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy decided on 20 May 2025 to fully finance flight connections between six regional airports and Helsinki up to 27 February 2028. Air connections to the city of Savonlinna, however, will be funded out of government funds up to 50 per cent only. The decision is based on the spring 2026 government discussion on spending limits.https://lvm.fi/en/-/funding-for-regional-air-services-approved-in-ministerial-committee-on-economic-policy
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11.3.2026 | Finland’s Ministry of Transport and Communications published a Joint Nordic Strategy for Transport System Preparedness on 11 March 2026. The strategy was handed over to the Nordic transport ministers in Rovaniemi where the ministers also issued a joint statement. As part of their meeting, the ministers will also visit the multinational Cold Response 26 military exercise in Lapland on 12 March 2026.https://lvm.fi/en/-/joint-nordic-strategy-for-transport-system-preparedness-published-closer-cooperation-for-stronger-critical-connectivity
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5.3.2026 | On 5 March 2026, the Government appointed Anna-Mari Ahonen, M.Sc. (Architecture), as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications.https://lvm.fi/en/-/anna-mari-ahonen-appointed-as-permanent-secretary-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications
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11.8.2025 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications proposes that EUR 3.78 billion be allocated to its administrative branch for 2026. This is about EUR 60 million less than in the 2025 Budget.https://lvm.fi/en/-/draft-budget-for-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-and-its-administrative-branch-for-2026
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5.9.2023 | On 5 September 2023, the Government published a report on public transport procurements and public service obligations. It provides information on purchase of air transport services and on the impacts and future prospects of flight connections to support decision-making in the government budget session.https://lvm.fi/en/-/report-on-regional-air-services-provides-information-for-the-government-budget-session
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27.6.2025 | On 27 June 2025, the President of the Republic approved temporary amendments to the Act on Transport Services, which will enter into force on 1 July 2025. The purpose is to bring data on publicly supported passenger transport services in Northern Finland into one place.https://lvm.fi/en/-/temporary-act-on-collecting-data-on-publicly-supported-transport-services-to-enter-into-force-in-july
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17.2.2025 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft government proposal concerning the competent authorities in rail transport. Comments can be submitted until 14 March 2025.https://lvm.fi/en/-/lausuntokierros-kunnille-ja-alueille-toimivalta-jarjestaa-henkilojunaliikennetta-1
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16.12.2025 | At the Energy Council meeting on 15 December 2025, Member States of the European Union adopted a partial general approach on the proposed regulation establishing Connecting Europe Facility for 2028–2034. Finland is in favour of the regulation’s emphasis on military mobility.https://lvm.fi/en/-/eu-energy-council-adopts-partial-general-approach-on-regulation-establishing-the-connecting-europe-facility
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21.11.2024 | At its meeting on 19 November 2024, the ministerial working group endorsed the submission of the updated roadmap under the EU Digital Decade 2030 programme to the European Commission. The ministerial working group also resolved to re-evaluate the transparency of critical infrastructure information and held discussions on legislation for the reform of regional state administration.https://lvm.fi/en/-/ministerial-working-group-approves-submission-of-updated-eu-digital-decade-roadmap-to-european-commission
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20.12.2024 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the updates to the national 12-year transport system plan Transport 12 and on the environmental report. The deadline for submitting comments is 5 March 2025.https://lvm.fi/en/-/finland-needs-an-efficient-safe-and-sustainable-transport-system-draft-transport-12-plan-circulated-for-comments
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3.4.2025 | The draft National Transport System Plan, or the draft Transport 12 Plan, and the related environmental report, were circulated for comments from 20 December 2024 to 5 March 2025. A total of 250 comments were received. Overall the update was largely considered appropriate in relation to the changes that have taken place in the operating environment.https://lvm.fi/en/-/update-of-transport-12-plan-receives-largely-positive-comments
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3.3.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has circulated a draft memorandum on development of the electric car charging network for comments. The memorandum assesses the current state of the electric car charging infrastructure, anticipated development, and the prospects for developing the national electric car charging network, especially at service stations. The commenting period ends on 24 March 2022.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/influence-development-of-the-electric-car-charging-network