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22.2.2024 | Assembly and maintenance facilities to be built for F-35 fighter engines in Nokia's Linnavuori Ministry of Defence Publication date 22.2.2024 13.30 Type: Press release On the presentation of Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen , the Ministerial Fin...

20.5.2024 | A meeting of NATO planning groups for transport will be held in Tampere, Finland, on 20–24 May 2024. The meeting will discuss resilience in transport and the cooperation between civil and military transport.

14.5.2024 | Finnish Defence Forces' research programme 2025 to begin Ministry of Defence Publication date 14.5.2024 9.00 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorised the Defence Forces Logistics Command to conclude contracts regarding...

21.3.2024 | On Thursday 21 March, the Government submitted a supplementary budget proposal for 2024 to Parliament. The proposal includes appropriations for speeding up the construction of the fence on the eastern border, introducing targeted measures to alleviate the situation in the construction sector and providing additional support to Ukraine. In addition, it proposes reducing revenue estimates by EUR 1.3 billion based on the forecast published by the Ministry of Finance in December 2023.

21.3.2024 | On Thursday 21 March, the Government submitted a supplementary budget proposal for 2024 to Parliament. The proposal includes appropriations for speeding up the construction of the fence on the eastern border, introducing targeted measures to alleviate the situation in the construction sector and providing additional support to Ukraine. In addition, it proposes reducing revenue estimates by EUR 1.3 billion based on the forecast published by the Ministry of Finance in December 2023.

29.1.2025 | Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen's speech at the SecD-Day conference and exhibition on 29 January 2025 Publication date 29.1.2025 13.49 Type: Speech Ladies and gentlemen, I want to thank the organizers of the SecD-Day for this great event and fo...

30.5.2024 | Finnish Government submitted to Parliament a proposal on the acceptance and bringing into force of the Defence Cooperation Agreement between Finland and the United States on 30 May. The proposal consists of the act bringing into force the agreement and ten related acts. According to the proposal, the acceptance of the agreement will require a two-thirds majority decision of Parliament.

22.12.2023 | On this page, you will find information on the changes that will affect the administrative branch of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment.

20.4.2023 | On 18 April 2023, the European Parliament approved five legislative proposals that are part of the “Fit for 55” package. Parliament, the Commission and the Council representing the EU Member States had reached a preliminary agreement on the proposals at the end of 2022. The climate package aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the EU by at least 55 per cent by 2030, compared to 1990.

21.12.2023 | During the past autumn, the media reported on various suspected ways of attempting to circumvent air travel sanctions against Russia. Commissioned by Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne, the Ministry of Transport and Communications and the competent authorities have examined ways to better prevent the circumvention of sanctions.

4.8.2023 | The European Union has imposed new sanctions on Belarus in response to the deteriorating internal situation in Belarus and to the country’s involvement in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The EU Member States approved further sanctions against Belarus on 3 August 2023.

23.6.2023 | The European Union introduces significant new instruments in its eleventh package of restrictive measures against Russia to prevent circumvention and evasion of sanctions, particularly through third countries. These instruments include several facilities for targeting sanctions against parties that circumvent sanctions and assist in such circumvention. Export bans, bans on transit through Russia and individual sanctions lists are expanded.

24.11.2023 | The Assembly of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) will meet in London from 27 November to 6 December 2022. Finland is a candidate for membership in the IMO Council. The configuration of the incoming Council will be subject to a vote by the Assembly on 1 December. 

20.11.2023 | The World Radiocommunication Conference WRC-23 will start in Dubai on 20 November 2023. The conference decides on the future use of the radio spectrum. The goal is to increase the use of radio frequencies and enable new technologies and services. Finland participates in decision-making at the conference and is globally influencing future communication services to ensure competitiveness and international accessibility. 

13.2.2023 | Defence Forces and Finnair Technical Services Oy signed Partnership Agreement Ministry of Defence Publication date 13.2.2023 10.54 Type: Press release The Ministry of Defence has authorised the Defence Forces to sign a partnership agreement with F...

27.6.2022 | The EU ministers for the environment and climate issues meet in Luxembourg on 28 June, where they will discuss the EU’s Fit for 55 Package. Finland’s representative at the meeting will be Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Maria Ohisalo.

16.12.2021 | Ministry of Defence decided on annual work orders under partnership agreements Ministry of Defence Publication date 16.12.2021 12.45 Type: Press release The Ministry of Defence has authorised the Defence Forces to procure life cycle support servic...

30.9.2021 | The Government submitted four Union communications to Parliament on 30 September 2021 concerning legislative proposals for transport. These communications address the tightening of CO2 emission limits for motor vehicles, development of a distribution infrastructure for alternative fuels, and an increase in the use of alternative fuels in aviation and maritime transport.

8.12.2021 | The EU Transport Council will convene in Brussels on 9 December 2021. Finland will be represented by Tuuli-Maaria Aalto, Deputy Permanent Representative.

1.6.2022 | The EU Transport and Telecommunications Council will convene on 2-3 June 2022 in Luxembourg. In the meeting, Finland will be represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.

1.6.2022 | The EU Transport and Telecommunications Council will convene on 2-3 June 2022 in Luxembourg. In the meeting, Finland will be represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.

8.12.2021 | The EU Transport Council will convene in Brussels on 9 December 2021. Finland will be represented by Tuuli-Maaria Aalto, Deputy Permanent Representative.

29.6.2022 | The EU target of carbon neutrality by 2050 at the latest was decided during Finland’s Presidency of the Council of the EU in 2019. On 29 June 2022, the EU Environment Council in Luxembourg reached general approaches on the key legislative proposals of the 55% emission reduction target by 2030, i.e. the Fit for 55 package, after long negotiations. 

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.

14.7.2021 | Finland supports systematic measures for achieving climate neutrality in the European Union by 2050. Transport will play an important role in achieving this goal. Published on 14 July 2021, the Commission proposal on climate action covers road traffic, maritime transport and aviation.

14.7.2021 | Finland supports systematic measures for achieving climate neutrality in the European Union by 2050. Transport will play an important role in achieving this goal. Published on 14 July 2021, the Commission proposal on climate action covers road traffic, maritime transport and aviation.

30.9.2021 | The Government submitted four Union communications to Parliament on 30 September 2021 concerning legislative proposals for transport. These communications address the tightening of CO2 emission limits for motor vehicles, development of a distribution infrastructure for alternative fuels, and an increase in the use of alternative fuels in aviation and maritime transport.

8.2.2023 | Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari will visit New Delhi and Mumbai from 8 to 10 February. The visit aims to promote commercial and economic opportunities between Finland and India. In Mumbai, Minister Skinnari will inaugurate Finland’s new Consulate General. Parts of his programme will be a collaboration with Norway’s Minister of Trade and Industry.

2.6.2022 | On 2 June 2022, the Transport Council of the European Union adopted a general approach on three legislative proposals included in the EU Fit for 55 package.

2.6.2022 | On 2 June 2022, the Transport Council of the European Union adopted a general approach on three legislative proposals included in the EU Fit for 55 package.

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.

7.9.2023 | During the autumn, the Government will launch a number of projects to boost the energy transition. The aim is to attract investments to Finland that reduce emissions and turn Finland into a leader in terms of clean energy and a positive climate handprint.

25.11.2021 | On 25 November 2021, the Government adopted a resolution on promoting automation in the transport sector. It is Finland's aim to be one of the pioneers of transport automation, and with the resolution the Government wishes to guide the automation development to meet people's needs in a sustainable and safe manner.

30.6.2022 | Defence Forces strive for significant emission reductions and prepare for energy transition Ministry of Defence Publication date 30.6.2022 14.31 Type: Press release The Ministry of Defence has set a target for the Defence Forces to significantly r...

22.9.2021 | A report on alternative ways to establish a low flight network has been completed. It was carried out under the guidance of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. The report recommends that at the first stage, an authority-operated low flight network that can be expanded progressively be established in Finland. A low flight network refers to a network that utilises satellite positioning, wh...

22.9.2021 | A report on alternative ways to establish a low flight network has been completed. It was carried out under the guidance of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. The report recommends that at the first stage, an authority-operated low flight network that can be expanded progressively be established in Finland. A low flight network refers to a network that utilises satellite positioning, wh...

7.10.2022 | On 6 October 2022, the European Union imposed new sanctions on Russia in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The eight package of sanctions will ban transport of Russian oil that exceed a pre-established price cap and add new import and export bans.

21.12.2021 | On 21 December 2021, the Ministry of Transport and Communications invited comments on draft government resolution on Transport Safety Strategy. "We are searching for ways to improve the situation in broad-based cooperation. The aim is for people in Finland to feel that transport is safe," says Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.

21.12.2021 | On 21 December 2021, the Ministry of Transport and Communications invited comments on draft government resolution on Transport Safety Strategy. "We are searching for ways to improve the situation in broad-based cooperation. The aim is for people in Finland to feel that transport is safe," says Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.

25.11.2021 | On 25 November 2021, the Government adopted a resolution on promoting automation in the transport sector. It is Finland's aim to be one of the pioneers of transport automation, and with the resolution the Government wishes to guide the automation development to meet people's needs in a sustainable and safe manner.

8.6.2021 | A Transport Safety Strategy prepared by the Ministry of Transport and Communications has been circulated for comments. The strategy was prepared in broad-based cross-administrative cooperation with stakeholders. It sets out effective means for improving transport safety and preventing traffic accidents in all modes of transport.

6.5.2021 | On 6 May 2021, the Finnish Government made a resolution on reducing domestic transport-related greenhouse gas emissions, i.e. the roadmap for fossil-free transport. The three-stage plan aims to halve transport-related emissions by 2030.

24.3.2022 | In its resolution on Transport Safety Strategy, the Government outlines measures that aim at improving transport safety and preventing traffic accidents. The resolution was adopted on 24 March 2022. The purpose of the Strategy is to raise the overall level of transport safety on land, in water and in the air.  

16.3.2022 | The EU ministers responsible for the environment and climate change issues will meet in Brussels on 17 March to discuss the EU’s Fit for 55 package, the Battery Regulation and the Deforestation Regulation. Finland’s representative at the meeting will be Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Emma Kari.

6.5.2021 | On 6 May 2021, the Finnish Government made a resolution on reducing domestic transport-related greenhouse gas emissions, i.e. the roadmap for fossil-free transport. The three-stage plan aims to halve transport-related emissions by 2030.

21.6.2022 | The annual meeting of the European Goose Management International Working Group under the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds AEWA will be held in Helsinki on 21–23 June 2022. AEWA and its Individual Species Working Groups (ISWG) are important for Finland in terms of the protection and sustainable exploitation of the migratory aquatic and shore birds found in Finland.

27.10.2022 | The Government submitted its Annual Climate Report to Parliament on 27 October. Emissions from Finland’s effort sharing sector decreased in 2021, but those from the emissions trading sector increased. For the first time ever, the land use sector turned into a source of emissions instead of serving as a sink that sequesters emissions.

8.6.2021 | A Transport Safety Strategy prepared by the Ministry of Transport and Communications has been circulated for comments. The strategy was prepared in broad-based cross-administrative cooperation with stakeholders. It sets out effective means for improving transport safety and preventing traffic accidents in all modes of transport.

8.4.2022 | The EU Member States approved further sanctions on 8 April 2022. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led to a large-scale humanitarian emergency and mass migration. The European Union, together with its close partners, responded to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine by imposing new sanctions. The sanctions adopted on Friday 8 April complement the earlier sanctions package imposed by the EU on Russia’s actions.

6.5.2021 | Finland applied for aid from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) in December due to redundancies announced by Finnair.

24.3.2022 | In its resolution on Transport Safety Strategy, the Government outlines measures that aim at improving transport safety and preventing traffic accidents. The resolution was adopted on 24 March 2022. The purpose of the Strategy is to raise the overall level of transport safety on land, in water and in the air.  

22.1.2021 | The Defence Forces Research Programme 2021 develops common understanding, competence and readiness Ministry of Defence Publication date 22.1.2021 9.12 Type: Press release The Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen has authorised the Finnish Defence F...

3.6.2021 | The Transport Ministers of the European Union met in Luxembourg on 3 June 2021. In the meeting, Finland was represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.

3.6.2021 | The Transport Ministers of the European Union met in Luxembourg on 3 June 2021. In the meeting, Finland was represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.

25.5.2021 | The special meeting of the European Council, which started on Monday 24 May in Brussels, has strongly condemned the action taken by Belarus on Sunday. A Ryanair flight from Athens to Vilnius was forced to land in Minsk where opposition leader and journalist Raman Pratasevich was arrested. 

29.7.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications will hold a stakeholder event on the preparation of the Transport Safety Strategy on Tuesday 10 August 2021 at 13-15. The event is by invitation, but anyone interested can watch it live. Participants other than invited guests will also have the opportunity to present comments and ask questions during the event.

29.7.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications will hold a stakeholder event on the preparation of the Transport Safety Strategy on Tuesday 10 August 2021 at 13-15. The event is by invitation, but anyone interested can watch it live. Participants other than invited guests will also have the opportunity to present comments and ask questions during the event.

4.4.2022 | In its report published on 4 April, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) points out that emission reduction measures must already be accelerated during the next decade to achieve international targets for limiting climate warming. Greenhouse gas emissions are growing in all sectors, and in the past decade the average GHG emissions were higher than ever before. The pace of growth in emissions has, however, slowed.

23.3.2021 | Various options for setting up a low flight network are currently being assessed. A low flight network refers to a network that utilises satellite positioning, which would make it possible to also fly in poor weather conditions. The Ministry of Transport and Communications will request statements on the interim report concerning the network by 23 April 2021.

30.4.2021 | On 29 April the Finnish Government decided its policy positions for the remainder of its term and the General Government Fiscal Plan for 2022-2025, resolving to increase spending limits and reallocate outlays.