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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...

5.10.2022 | The central government will implement an extensive energy saving programme in its premises with the aim to help Finland overcome the current challenging energy situation. The Ministerial working group on developing the digital transformation, the data economy and public administration discussed the matter on 5 October. Minister of Local Government Sirpa Paatero fully took over as chair of the ministerial working group for the remainder of the government term.

2.9.2025 | The Government of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has reached a decision on its budget proposal for 2026. The Government’s decisions aim to support economic growth, which is picking up. Supporting economic growth and continuing responsible fiscal management is necessary to ensure the security of people in Finland and safeguard their access to important services going forward.

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.

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.

7.10.2021 | The Government of Finland has outlined its positions on the legislative proposals of the EU Commission aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from road, maritime and air transport.

7.10.2021 | The Government of Finland has outlined its positions on the legislative proposals of the EU Commission aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from road, maritime and air transport.

5.7.2017 | EU’s road transport package aims to keep the sector competitive Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 5.7.2017 13.37 Type: Press release The European Commission's proposals for road transport regulations cover road charging, ma...

5.7.2017 | The European Commission's proposals for road transport regulations cover road charging, market access and working times, among others. The Finnish Government supports the initiatives that aim to help the sector stay competitive and shift towards digital and low-emission transport. At the same time the Commission's initiatives also aim to make traffic safer, cut red tape for businesses and safeguard workers' social rights.

17.3.2020 | The Government resolution to slow the spread of coronavirus infections and to protect at-risk groups, issued on 16 March 2020, states as follows (section 2):

5.10.2015 | Decisions by government to withdraw from Malmi Airport legal and final Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 5.10.2015 11.00 Type: Press release The Ministry of Transport and Communications' work concerning the status of the He...

5.10.2015 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications' work concerning the status of the Helsinki-Malmi Airport has now come to an end. According to decisions made in 2014, the government shall withdraw its operations from the Helsinki-Malmi Airport by the end of 2016. In January 2015, the Ministry of Transport and Communications responded to the Chancellor of Justice's request for a report on the preparation of the decision to shut down the Helsinki-Malmi Airport.

13.6.2014 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications is initiating a reform of legislation applying to passenger transport. The project is related to a reform of passenger transport funded through the government's structural policy programme, and will be implemented in two stages.

23.1.2013 | A working group appointed by the Ministry of Transport and Communications, charged with drafting an air transport strategy for Finland, is examining the current state of Finland's network of airports and the associated development needs.

23.1.2013 | A working group appointed by the Ministry of Transport and Communications, charged with drafting an air transport strategy for Finland, is examining the current state of Finland's network of airports and the associated development needs.

8.3.2011 | UN broadband working group: electronic data application to speed up broadband advancement in developing countries

8.3.2011 | UN broadband working group: electronic data application to speed up broadband advancement in developing countries

17.9.2008 | At its informal night session on September 17, the Government discussed a proposal by Minister of Communications Suvi Lindén for a national action plan to make high-speed broadband accessible throughout the country. The proposal is based on a broadband study carried out by Permanent Secretary Harri Pursiainen. The Government will make a decision in principle on achieving these goals. At the infor...