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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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The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft proposal for a new act on facilitating the introduction of very high capacity networks. Comments may be submitted until 29 April 2025.https://lvm.fi/en/-/comments-invited-on-the-implementation-of-the-eu-gigabit-infrastructure-act-
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On 21 August 2025, the Government submitted to Parliament its proposal for legislation supplementing the EU Gigabit Infrastructure Act. The aim of the Gigabit Infrastructure Act is to speed up the construction of very high capacity networks. It is the aim of the European Union that, by 2030, all EU households be covered by a gigabit network.https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-proposes-national-legislation-to-complement-the-eu-gigabit-infrastructure-act
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The Ministry of Transport and Communications is inviting comments on a draft government proposal for amending the legislation on devices known as jammers intended for interfering with radio communications. The amendments would be made to the Act on Electronic Communications Services. Comments may be submitted until 29 October 2025.https://lvm.fi/en/-/consultation-process-unauthorised-possession-of-jammers-proposed-to-be-criminalised
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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
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On 23 April 2026, the Government submitted amendments to the Act on Electronic Communication Services for approval. The amendments apply to equipment that interfere with radio communications, so-called jammers. The act is scheduled to enter into force on 1 July 2026.https://lvm.fi/en/-/unauthorised-possession-of-jammers-to-become-a-criminal-offence
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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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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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1.12.2025 | The agreement on cross-border taxi services between Finland and Norway will enter into force on 14 December 2025. It will permit taxi transport between the two countries.https://lvm.fi/en/-/finland-norway-taxi-transport-agreement-to-enter-into-force-in-december
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13.11.2025 | The Government submitted a bill on cross-border taxi services between Finland and Norway for approval on 13 November 2025.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-ranne-finland-norway-taxi-agreement-almost-complete
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13.10.2025 | To support the preparation of the project "Security and new economic growth from information networks" (TUUTTI), the Ministry of Transport and Communications invited comments on the project's key needs and themes. The consultation was open from 19 June to 31 August 2025. On 13 October 2025, the Ministry published a summary of the 33 comments received.https://lvm.fi/en/-/summary-of-communications-network-development-needs-published
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2.10.2025 | The Government submitted to Parliament on 2 October 2025 a legislative proposal on cross-border taxi services between Finland and Norway. In Finland, the proposal implements the agreement on international taxi transport services between the two countries.https://lvm.fi/en/-/taxi-transport-agreement-between-finland-and-norway-submitted-to-parliament
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27.6.2025 | The President of the Republic approved the legislative amendments on aviation on 27 June 2025. The amendments aim to improve aviation safety and security. The Acts will enter into force on 1 September 2025.https://lvm.fi/en/-/legislative-amendments-to-improve-aviation-safety-and-security
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15.5.2025 | On 15 May 2025, the Government granted advance approval of the change in effective control of MTV Oy. The Government will not cancel the programme licences of MTV Oy for television broadcasting despite a change in the effective control of the company.https://lvm.fi/en/-/programme-licences-of-mtv-to-remain-in-force
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2.2.2023 | On 2 February 2023, the Government proposed that the President of the Republic adopt the Act on permit-granting procedures and other administrative procedures for certain projects on the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) that would implement the so-called Smart TEN-T Directive. In addition, the Government proposed amendments to be adopted on the Act on the Transport System and Highways as w...https://lvm.fi/en/-/decision-making-on-highway-classification-to-be-streamlined-and-provisions-to-be-laid-down-on-maximum-duration-for-permit-granting-procedures-1928110
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2.2.2023 | On 2 February 2023, the Government proposed that the President of the Republic adopt the Act on permit-granting procedures and other administrative procedures for certain projects on the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) that would implement the so-called Smart TEN-T Directive. In addition, the Government proposed amendments to be adopted on the Act on the Transport System and Highways as w...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/decision-making-on-highway-classification-to-be-streamlined-and-provisions-to-be-laid-down-on-maximum-duration-for-permit-granting-procedures-for-large-ten-t-transport-network-projects
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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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30.4.2025 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft government proposal for national implementation of the agreement between Finland and Norway on international taxi transport services. Opinions may be submitted until 21 May 2025.https://lvm.fi/en/-/consultation-process-implementation-of-taxi-transport-agreement-between-finland-and-norway-progresses
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9.4.2025 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has set up a legislative project to bring into force nationally the agreement on taxi transport services between the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Norway.https://lvm.fi/en/-/implementation-of-taxi-transport-agreement-between-finland-and-norway-progresses
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17.11.2022 | The proposed new act would set a maximum duration of four years for the permit-granting procedures related to large-scale projects on the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). The classification process for highways would also be simplified. The Government submitted its proposal to Parliament on 17 November 2021.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/government-proposes-a-maximum-duration-for-permit-granting-procedures-for-large-scale-ten-t-projects-and-a-streamlined-decision-making-process-for-highways-classification