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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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Press releases and Topical Government proposes amendments to Private Roads Act Press release 02.07.2026 14.04 On 2 July 2026, the Government submitted to Parliament its proposal for amending the Private Roads Act. The amendments would simplify the...https://lvm.fi/en/press-releases
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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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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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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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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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30.6.2026 | On 30 June 2026, Finland deposited its instrument of accession to the International Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea (HNS Convention). The Convention strengthens the right of injured parties to compensation for damage caused by the carriage of hazardous and noxious substances by sea and complements the international maritime liability and compensation regime.https://lvm.fi/en/-/suomi-liittyi-kansainvaliseen-sopimukseen-vaarallisten-aineiden-merivahinkojen-korvaamisesta-1
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Services Objective and tasks Passenger and goods transport Communications market Basic Communications Services Operating licences Mobility as a service 1. Objective and tasks The Ministry aims to ensure that the mobility, communications and transp...https://lvm.fi/en/services
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Administrative sector Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency Finnish Meteorological Institute Traffic Management Company Fintraffic Ltd Finnish Broadcasting Company Ltd Arctia Ltd Airport Rail Ltd West ...https://lvm.fi/en/administrative-sector
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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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26.1.2026 | On 26 January 2026, Finland and 13 other European countries published a letter to the International Maritime Community on the safety and security risks caused by Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) interference. The signatories of the letter include the coastal states of the Baltic Sea and the North Sea: Finland, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden and the United Kingdom as well as Iceland.https://lvm.fi/en/-/itameren-ja-pohjanmeren-rantavaltiot-gnss-hairinta-on-lisannyt-merenkulun-turvallisuusriskeja-1
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25.6.2026 | 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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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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27.5.2026 | The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) met in London from 18 to 22 May 2026 for their 111th session.https://lvm.fi/en/-/maritime-safety-committee-finalises-mass-code-and-strengthens-action-on-shadow-fleet
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Finland seeks EU funding for subsea cable repair capacity - Ministry of Transport and Communications
16.4.2026 | A Finnish-led project has applied for EUR 9.55 million in European Commission funding to reinforce subsea cable repair capacity. The project is coordinated by the Finnish National Emergency Supply Agency and involves partners from Finland, Sweden and Estonia. The Ministerial Finance Committee decided in favour of the proposal on 16 April 2026.https://lvm.fi/en/-/finland-seeks-eu-funding-for-subsea-cable-repair-capacity -
11.5.2026 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications is inviting comments on the draft government proposal concerning the implementation of the Ship-Source Pollution Directive. The necessary amendments would be made to the Act on Environmental Protection in Maritime Transport. Comments may be submitted until 18 June 2026.https://lvm.fi/en/-/implementation-of-ship-source-pollution-directive-sent-out-for-comments
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8.4.2026 | Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne and Minister of Economic Affairs Sakari Puisto hosted a roundtable discussion on the competitiveness and security of Finland’s ports on 7 April 2026.https://lvm.fi/en/-/ministers-ranne-and-puisto-hosted-discussion-on-competitiveness-and-security-of-ports
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8.1.2025 | The Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom has completed the Port State Control (PSC) inspection of the Eagle S and detained the ship.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-ranne-making-sustained-effort-to-improve-security-in-baltic-sea
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16.2.2026 | On 16 February 2026, Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne and Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism Apóstolos Tzitzikóstas visited the Gulf of Finland to learn about icebreaking. On board icebreaker Sisu, the Minister and Commissioner discussed topics related to icebreaking and other current issues concerning the transport sector. Sisu was the first place that the Commissioner visited in Finland.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-ranne-and-commissioner-tzitzikostas-learned-about-icebreaking-in-gulf-of-finland-visit-began-on-board-icebreaker-sisu
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17.12.2024 | Finland is actively involved in international efforts to keep shipping and the marine environment safe in the Baltic Sea.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-ranne-finland-plays-an-active-role-in-safeguarding-shipping-in-the-baltic-sea