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7.5.2026 | On 7 May 2026, the Government submitted for approval amendments to the Act on Transport Services, the Driving Licence Act, the Act on the Organisation of Driver Examinations and the Act on the Enforcement of a Fine. The amendments aim to improve the operating conditions for the transport sector. Most of the acts and the amended decree will enter into force on 15 May 2026.https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-improves-operating-conditions-for-the-transport-sector
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On 5 March 2026, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal to amend the Act on Transport Services, Driving Licence Act, Act on the Organisation of Driver Examinations and Act on the Enforcement of a Fine.https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-proposes-legislative-amendments-to-improve-operating-conditions-for-transport-sector
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Young people’s traffic safety has recently gained widespread attention following the tragic traffic accidents in Nurmijärvi.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-ranne-young-people-in-finland-have-the-right-to-safe-driving-we-must-ensure-better-knowledge-skills-and-attitudes-
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The Ministry of Transport and Communications and the Ministry of Finance have completed a joint outlook review of the current state of transport taxation and financing, and options for reform. The review report is the first part of the Government’s comprehensive reform of transport taxation and financing set out in the Programme of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government.https://lvm.fi/en/-/review-of-reforming-transport-taxation-and-financing-completed
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27.6.2025 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications is inviting comments on a draft government proposal for a new act on scrapping premiums for passenger cars for the years 2026–2027. The deadline for submitting comments is 5 August 2025.https://lvm.fi/en/-/consultation-process-scrapping-premium-scheme-to-boost-new-car-sales-and-modernise-finland-s-vehicle-fleet
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27.11.2025 | On 27 November 2025, the Government proposed approval of a fixed-term act on scrapping premiums for passenger cars. The act will enter into force on 1 January 2026. Applications for a scrapping premium may be submitted to the Transport and Communications Agency Traficom after the entry into force of the proposed act.https://lvm.fi/en/-/scrapping-premium-available-for-purchasers-of-new-cars-in-2026-2027
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22.9.2025 | On 22 September 2025, the Government submitted to Parliament a legislative proposal concerning a fixed-term scrapping premium for passenger cars. Scrapping premiums could be applied for concerning the period 1 October 2025–31 December 2027. Applications could be submitted when the act is in force. The act is proposed to enter into force on 1 January 2026.https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-proposes-scrapping-premium-for-purchasing-new-cars
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12.6.2025 | The Government proposed stricter legislation concerning micromobility on 12 June 2025. The amendments to the Road Traffic Act and the Vehicles Act would enter into force on 17 June 2025 and the amendments to the Act on Transport Services and the Act on the Transfer of Vehicles on 1 August 2025. The aim of the proposal is to improve the safety of electric scooters and other micromobility vehicles.https://lvm.fi/en/-/legislative-amendments-to-improve-micromobility-safety-into-force-in-summer
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6.3.2025 | The Government submitted a legislative proposal relating to micromobility to Parliament on 6 March 2025. The aim of the proposal is to improve the safety of electric scooters and other micromobility vehicles.https://lvm.fi/en/-/the-government-proposes-legislation-on-micromobility-to-improve-traffic-safety
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20.10.2022 | Finnish energy company St1 applies for EUR 4.38 million in financial support from the EU for building fast-charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. St1 applies for the funding together with the Swedish St1 Sverige AB. The joint project is coordinated by St1 Nordic.https://lvm.fi/en/-/finnish-project-applies-for-eu-funding-for-building-charging-network-for-electric-vehicles-1847410
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10.4.2024 | The European Union has granted EUR 1.9 million to Finnish businesses for constructing recharging points for electric cars in the Baltic States and EUR 4.2 million for constructing hydrogen charging points in Finland. Funding was granted under the Transport Programme of the Connecting Europe Facility, CEF.https://lvm.fi/en/-/eur-6.1-million-in-eu-funding-to-finnish-businesses-for-construction-of-electricity-recharging-points-and-hydrogen-refuelling-stations
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20.10.2022 | Finnish energy company St1 applies for EUR 4.38 million in financial support from the EU for building fast-charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. St1 applies for the funding together with the Swedish St1 Sverige AB. The joint project is coordinated by St1 Nordic.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/finnish-project-applies-for-eu-funding-for-building-charging-network-for-electric-vehicles
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26.10.2023 | Finnish companies apply for EU funding for building recharging points for electric cars in the Baltic States and for hydrogen stations for heavy goods vehicles in Finland and Denmark. The Ministerial Finance Committee endorsed the applications on 26 October 2023.https://lvm.fi/en/-/finnish-companies-apply-for-eu-support-for-electricity-and-hydrogen-refuelling-stations
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24.9.2024 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft government proposal for legislation on micromobility to improve the safety of electric scooters and other micromobility vehicles. The deadline for submitting comments is 1 November 2024.https://lvm.fi/en/-/legislative-proposal-to-improve-micromobility-safety-circulated-for-comments
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12.9.2023 | EU funding for expanding the recharging network for electric cars has been granted to Tesla’s subsidiary in Finland, Roadster Finland Oy. Funding was granted within the Transport Programme of the Connecting Europe Facility, CEF.https://lvm.fi/en/-/finland-receives-eu-funding-for-expanding-the-recharging-network-for-electric-cars
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13.11.2024 | On 13 November 2024, the Ministry of Transport and Communications published the national programme on the distribution infrastructure for alternative fuels. The programme, which was drawn up in broad-based cooperation with stakeholders, facilitates the implementation of EU regulation.https://lvm.fi/en/-/distribution-infrastructure-programme-helps-transition-to-alternative-fuels
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17.10.2023 | At the Environment Council meeting on 16 October 2023, the Member States of the European Union adopted a general approach on CO2 emissions restrictions for new heavy-duty vehicles.https://lvm.fi/en/-/general-approach-on-co2-emissions-of-heavy-duty-vehicles-adopted-by-the-eu-s-environment-council
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2.3.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on a memorandum concerning micromobility and the use of electric scooters. Comments can be submitted between 2 and 31 March 2023.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/memorandum-on-alternative-solutions-concerning-electric-scooters-and-micromobility
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2.3.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on a memorandum concerning micromobility and the use of electric scooters. Comments can be submitted between 2 and 31 March 2023.https://lvm.fi/en/-/memorandum-on-alternative-solutions-concerning-electric-scooters-and-micromobility-1948514
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15.7.2024 | On 15 July 2024, the Ministry of Transport and Communications published an assessment report on how the electrification of transport could contribute to the flexibility of the Finnish energy system. In accordance with EU requirements, the report describes the current state of the opportunities which the electrification of transport could offer and proposes measures.https://lvm.fi/en/-/electrification-of-transport-can-contribute-to-flexibility-of-energy-system