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16.12.2025 | At the Energy Council meeting on 15 December 2025, Member States of the European Union adopted a partial general approach on the proposed regulation establishing Connecting Europe Facility for 2028–2034. Finland is in favour of the regulation’s emphasis on military mobility.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/eu-energy-council-adopts-partial-general-approach-on-regulation-establishing-the-connecting-europe-facility
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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://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-finland-norway-taxi-agreement-almost-complete
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26.9.2025 | The Finnish Internet Forum will again address current issues in digital development. This year’s agenda includes the resilience of critical digital infrastructure, the future of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) and online harassment.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finnish-internet-forum-focuses-on-foundations-of-secure-digital-life
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17.6.2025 | On 17 June 2025, the Ministry of Transport and Communications published the national 6G roadmap to promote sixth-generation communications technologies. The roadmap sets milestones for the development and implementation of next-generation mobile communication technologies in the 2030s.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/national-6g-roadmap-sets-direction-for-development-and-implementation-of-mobile-communication-technologies
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5.3.2026 | Finland has provided Ukraine with an extensive package of equipment for combating oil spills. The package included donations compiled by the Finnish Border Guard and rescue departments, and materials procured by the Ministry of the Interior. A total of 35 truckloads of oil spill response equipment were delivered to Ukraine.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-delivers-oil-spill-response-equipment-to-ukraine
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13.11.2025 | The Finnish Government submitted a communication to Parliament on 13 November 2025 regarding the European Commission’s proposal for a Regulation on the Connecting Europe Facility for the period 2028–2034. The Government welcomes the proposal and emphasises that funding should be more strongly directed towards strengthening defence and security, among other sectors.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finnish-government-funding-for-the-eu-s-connecting-europe-facility-should-be-directed-towards-security
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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://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/scrapping-premium-available-for-purchasers-of-new-cars-in-2026-2027
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16.4.2025 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has launched preparations for a new period of network and programming licences for terrestrial television. The new licence period should start on 11 January 2027.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/preparations-begin-for-new-network-and-programming-licences-for-terrestrial-television
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25.4.2025 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft government proposal that includes amendments to the taxi regulation in the Act on Transport Services and certain other acts. The deadline for submitting comments is 6 June 2025. The legislative amendments should enter into force in stages from 1 January 2026 onwards.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/amendments-to-taxi-regulation-sent-out-for-comments-aiming-for-safer-taxi-rides
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28.11.2025 | On 28 November 2025, the Assembly of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) voted on the members of the Council for 2026-2027. Finland was elected as one of the 40 Member States in the Council.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-continues-as-council-member-of-international-maritime-organization-
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10.12.2025 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has launched a legislative project to introduce a comprehensive reform of the Driving Licence Act, as the new Driving Licences Directive and the updated driving disqualifications rules of the EU shall be transposed into national legislation. The Directive calls for amendments to the driving licences regulation throughout the EU.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/overhaul-of-the-driving-licence-act-now-under-way-to-improve-road-safety
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12.2.2025 | Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications Minna Kivimäki, together with the Ministry’s senior public officials, is visiting Brussels on 11–13 February 2025 to influence various EU processes.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/permanent-secretary-kivimaki-visits-brussels-to-influence-eu-processes-1
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Government proposes amendments to Cybersecurity Act regarding critical entities - Finnish Government
10.4.2025 | On 10 April 2025, the Government submitted a legislative proposal to Parliament on complementing the national implementation of the Directive on the resilience of critical entities (CER) and the Directive on measures for a high common level of cybersecurity across the Union (NIS 2).https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposes-amendments-to-cybersecurity-act-regarding-critical-entities- -
18.2.2026 | The Helmi Habitats Programme has enhanced the understanding of ways to improve the state of nature and created an important foundation for the preparation of the National Restoration Plan.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/five-years-of-helmi-habitats-programme-rehabilitation-of-small-water-bodies-and-forest-nature-management-as-bright-spots-in-2025
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17.11.2025 | Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne will participate in the Summit on European Digital Sovereignty in Berlin on 18 November 2025. The meeting will be attended by policy-makers and representatives of businesses and academia.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-to-attend-a-berlin-summit-europe-s-digital-independence-must-be-strengthened
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24.10.2025 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has submitted draft decrees concerning the fees charged for the services provided by the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom, the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency, and the Finnish Meteorological Institute for comments. These decrees would replace the current ones, which will expire on 31 December 2025.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/increases-proposed-to-traficom-s-service-fees
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9.10.2025 | The rolling stock company Suomen Ostoliikennekalusto Oy will be transferred from VR Group to direct state ownership and ownership steering at the Prime Minister’s Office. The transfer of ownership is a significant step in preparing for the competitive tendering of rail transport services.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/state-owned-rolling-stock-company-to-begin-operations-in-2026-
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5.3.2026 | 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://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposes-approval-of-amendments-to-convention-on-road-signs-and-signals
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27.3.2025 | The Government proposes that the President of the Republic approve the bill for cybersecurity act and set its date of entry into force on 8 April 2025. The President of the Republic is to approve the bill on Friday 4 April 2025.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-submits-a-bill-for-cybersecurity-act-for-approval
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18.2.2026 | The Ministerial Meeting of the International Energy Agency (IEA) will be held in Paris on 18–19 February 2026. At the meeting, energy ministers from around the world will assess the latest developments in the energy market and energy policy and the effects thereof on energy security, affordability and sustainability. Finland will be represented by Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-multala-to-attend-iea-ministerial-meeting-on-energy-security-and-innovation
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16.4.2025 | On 16 April 2025, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal on legislation complementing the European Media Freedom Act, EMFA. The Act aims to safeguard the pluralism and independence of media services in the EU and reinforce the common rules for the functioning of the internal market for media services.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposes-national-legislation-to-complement-the-european-media-freedom-act
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21.11.2025 | 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://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-to-receive-eur-4.67-million-in-eu-funding-for-improving-communications-infrastructure
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12.6.2025 | The Finnish Government proposes that the President of the Republic approve the Act on the Protection of Infrastructure Critical to Society and on the Improvement of Resilience on 13 June. In accordance with the Government Programme, the act will strengthen national security and the resilience of our society. The act is scheduled to enter into force on 1 July 2025.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/new-legislation-to-strengthen-protection-of-critical-infrastructure-and-resilience-of-society
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16.10.2025 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications is preparing a long-term investment programme, based on the Government Programme, to renew Finland’s icebreaking fleet. In addition, Sanna Ruuskanen, Director of Unit at the Ministry of Transport and Communications, will be appointed as a new member of the Board of Directors of Arctia Ltd, Finland’s state-owned icebreaking company.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/progress-on-finland-s-icebreaker-fleet-investment-programme-changes-to-arctia-s-board
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13.3.2026 | The EU ministers responsible for energy issues will convene in Brussels on 16 March 2026. The meeting agenda will include the European grids package for 2028–2034, the action plan for affordable energy, and energy security. Finland will be represented by Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-energy-ministers-meeting-to-be-marked-by-iran-war-and-european-competitiveness-issues
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28.5.2025 | The Government submitted its second supplementary budget proposal for 2025 to Parliament on 28 May. The supplementary budget proposal includes investments in preparedness and transport projects, among other things.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-submits-second-supplementary-budget-proposal-for-2025-to-parliament
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14.5.2025 | As part of the reform of regional state administration, the Government will establish 10 regional Economic Development Centres which will be based on the current 15 Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment (ELY Centres). The aim of the reform is to strengthen regional vitality and sustainable economic growth. The preparation of the reform is a joint effort of five administrative branches, with the reform affecting about 2,500 central government employees.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/economic-development-centres-to-begin-activities-as-new-regional-operators-at-the-start-of-2026
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16.3.2026 | The EU Environment Council will meet in Brussels on Tuesday 17 March. Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala will represent Finland at the meeting. Minister Multala stresses that now it is highly important to defend a consistent climate policy and, in particular, the emissions trading system.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/finland-stresses-predictable-climate-policy-at-meeting-of-eu-environment-and-climate-ministers-bioeconomy-strategy-and-emission-standards-of-automotive-industry-also-on-agenda
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6.3.2025 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has launched the TUUTTI project for security and growth through communications networks. This project will formulate national policies for developing a secure communications network infrastructure fostering sustainable growth and competitiveness through digitalisation until 2037.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/tuutti-project-to-shape-finland-s-communication-network-policy-until-2037
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27.6.2025 | On 27 June 2025, the President of the Republic approved amendments to the Act on the Finnish Broadcasting Company Yle. The amendments will implement the legislative changes outlined by the parliamentary working group on Yle. They also incorporate the criteria and procedures for the appointment and dismissal of the management of public service media providers required by the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA). The legislative amendments will enter into force on 8 August 2025.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/act-on-the-finnish-broadcasting-company-to-be-amended-in-line-with-the-european-media-freedom-act-and-the-recommendations-of-the-parliamentary-working-group
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Government proposes national legislation supplementing the Cyber Resilience Act - Finnish Government
27.11.2025 | The Government submitted a legislative proposal for the national implementation of the European Union’s new Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) to Parliament on 27 November 2025.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposes-national-legislation-supplementing-the-cyber-resilience-act -
12.12.2025 | 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://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/consultation-process-changes-to-the-convention-on-road-signs-and-signals
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12.2.2026 | On 12 February 2026, the Government decided on the allocation of funds for 2026 under the EU’s Regional and Structural Policy Programme, ‘Innovation and Skills in Finland 2021–2027’, and on the allocation of funds from the 2021–2027 Interreg programmes.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-allocates-eur-289-million-to-support-regional-vitality-growth-and-defence-projects
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19.5.2025 | A national cyber exercise (“KYHA”) brought together more than 120 central government employees to improve their technical skills and mutual cooperation against cyber attacks. Held at the IT Institute of the JAMK University of Applied Sciences in Jyväskylä on 12–16 May 2025, this cyber exercise, the second one this year, turned out to be a great success.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/cyber-attacks-may-call-for-government-level-decision-making-finland-steps-up-shared-expertise-through-national-cyber-exercises
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19.5.2025 | Minister of Economic Affairs Wille Rydman and Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio appointed a new Team Finland Executive Group on 16 May 2025.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/new-team-finland-executive-group-aims-for-stronger-and-clearer-guidance-on-export-promotion
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3.10.2025 | On 3 October 2025, the President of the Republic approved an amendment to the international agreement on European roads (AGR) by which European route 16, E16, can be extended to the Finnish side. The Ministry of Transport and Communications has launched a legislative project for the national implementation of extending E16 to Finland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/extending-european-route-e16-to-finland-progresses-minister-ranne-finland-even-more-strongly-connected-to-west
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10.4.2025 | On 9 April, the Ministry of Transport and Communications launched a legislative project to prepare amendments to the act on facilitating the introduction of very high capacity networks. The legislative amendments will enable the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom to implement a system for responding to and monitoring location study requests.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/new-legislative-project-to-prepare-a-response-system-for-location-study-requests
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15.10.2025 | Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications Minna Kivimäki pays an advocacy visit to Brussels, Belgium on 15–17 October 2025. During the visit, Kivimäki meets European Commission representatives and Finnish Members of European Parliament.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/permanent-secretary-kivimaki-on-advocacy-visit-to-brussels
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18.2.2026 | Finland and Germany have signed a statement of intent on further cooperation on hydrogen infrastructure, hydrogen technology development and investments in the hydrogen sector. The statement was signed by Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala and, on behalf of Germany, Minister of Economic Affairs and Energy Katherina Reiche in connection with the Ministerial Meeting of the International Energy Agency (IEA) in Paris on 18 February 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finland-and-germany-sign-statement-of-intent-on-hydrogen-cooperation
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3.10.2025 | Permanent Secretary of the Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications Minna Kivimäki will visit Cyprus on 6–7 October 2025.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/permanent-secretary-kivimaki-to-cyprus-on-an-advocacy-visit