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4.5.2026 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) met in London from 27 April to 1 May 2026. As expected, the Committee’s 84th session again allowed more time for negotiations on measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships.https://lvm.fi/en/-/at-imo-countries-extend-negotiations-on-measures-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-shipping
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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 Environmental Protection Act. 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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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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The Ministry of Transport and Communications is seeking comments on a Government draft on approving amendments to the Convention on Road Signs and Signals until 27 January 2026.https://lvm.fi/en/-/consultation-process-changes-to-the-convention-on-road-signs-and-signals
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The Ministry of Transport and Communications is seeking comments on a Government draft on approving amendments to the Convention on Road Signs and Signals until 27 January 2026.https://lvm.fi/-/lausuntokierros-liikennemerkkeja-ja-opasteita-koskeva-yleissopimus-muuttuu
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On 5 March 2026, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal on approving the amendments made to the international Convention on Road Signs and Signals. The amendments would have only minor effects in Finland.https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-proposes-approval-of-amendments-to-convention-on-road-signs-and-signals
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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
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On 16 April 2026, the Government proposed that the amendments made to the international Convention on Road Signs and Signals be approved. The amendments will have only minor effects in Finland.https://lvm.fi/en/-/amendments-to-the-convention-on-road-signs-and-signals-to-be-approved
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The Government submitted its communication to Parliament on 1 April 2026 regarding the European Commission’s proposal for a Digital Networks Act (DNA). The Government supports the proposal’s aims to modernise and simplify regulation.https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-supports-modernising-eu-rules-on-connectivity
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The European Commission presented proposals on 20 and 21 January 2026 for new cybersecurity regulation and the Digital Networks Act (DNA). The cybersecurity package includes a proposal to revise the Cybersecurity Act and to amend the cybersecurity regulation known as the Network and Information Systems Directive (NIS2 Directive).https://lvm.fi/en/-/commission-presents-proposals-for-new-eu-cybersecurity-rules-and-digital-networks-act
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24.11.2025 | The Assembly of the International Maritime Organization IMO will meet in London from 24 November to 3 December 2025. Finland is a candidate for re-election as a member of the IMO Council. The Assembly will vote on the members of the new Council on Friday 28 November 2025.https://lvm.fi/en/-/international-maritime-organization-to-elect-member-states-to-council-finland-candidate-for-re-election
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Following complex negotiations and a rare vote, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) decided to postpone the final adoption of the long-discussed regulation package on maritime transport emissions by at least one year. The decision means that the proposed regulation will not come into force as originally scheduled in March 2027.https://lvm.fi/en/-/international-maritime-organization-failed-to-reach-agreement-on-globally-binding-measures-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-in-maritime-transport
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The European Commission has selected communications projects to receive funding from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF). In the fourth round of calls for proposals under the CEF Digital programme, five projects coordinated by Finnish operators received a total of around EUR 4.67 million in funding. In addition, funding was awarded to a Swedish submarine cable project that is partly placed in Finland.https://lvm.fi/en/-/finland-to-receive-eur-4.67-million-in-eu-funding-for-improving-communications-infrastructure
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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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The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) met in London on 7–11 April 2025. After challenging negotiations, the Committee’s 83rd session reached a provisional agreement on measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships. The final decisions are to be made in October 2025.https://lvm.fi/en/-/international-maritime-organization-reached-provisional-agreement-on-measures-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-in-maritime-transport
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The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will meet in London from 27 April to 1 May 2026. IMO Member States are expected to decide the next steps in negotiations on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from shipping. Other topics to be discussed include specifications to the rules on the carbon intensity and energy efficiency of vessels, the regulation of ballast water and guidance on reducing underwater noise.https://lvm.fi/en/-/international-maritime-organization-to-continue-negotiating-measures-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-ships
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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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The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will meet in London on 14–17 October 2025. The extraordinary session of the Committee is to decide on historic and globally binding measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping.https://lvm.fi/en/-/international-maritime-organization-due-to-make-a-historic-decision-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-in-maritime-transport
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Finnish operators apply for a total of EUR 13.76 million in funding from the European Commission’s Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for seven communications projects. In addition, four Swedish projects are partly placed in Finland. The Ministerial Finance Committee decided in favour of the applications on 30 January 2025.https://lvm.fi/en/-/more-than-eur-13-million-in-eu-funding-sought-for-seven-finnish-digital-projects
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On 19 February 2026, the Finnish Government submitted a legislative proposal to Parliament on amending the legislation on devices intended for deliberate radio interference, also known as jammers. The amendments would be made to the Act on Electronic Communications Services.https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-proposes-to-criminalise-unauthorised-possession-of-jammers