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13.8.2026 | On 13 August 2026, the Government appointed Laura Eiro, Master of Laws, as Director General of the Information and Security Department at the Ministry of Transport and Communications for a new five-year period, from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2031.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/laura-eiro-to-continue-as-director-general-at-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications
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31.8.2026 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications published its final report on the monitoring and evaluation of the Cybersecurity Act on 31 August 2026. The Act is generally regarded as successful, and its implementation has strengthened cybersecurity among organisations. A lack of resources among the authorities has presented challenges to the implementation of the Act.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/cybersecurity-act-successful-as-a-whole-lack-of-resources-for-supervision-is-a-challenge
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27.8.2026 | On 27 August 2026, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal to supplement the national implementation of the EU framework Regulation on non-road mobile machinery and the Euro 7 Regulation. The Regulations are related to vehicle approval, market surveillance and environmental requirements. At the same time, certain other national provisions would be laid down to amend the vehicle legislation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposes-amendments-to-legislation-on-non-road-mobile-machinery-and-vehicles
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17.7.2026 | On 17 July 2026, the European Commission gave a proposal to amend the EU Emissions Trading Directive. According to the proposal, the scope of emissions trading in both aviation and maritime transport would expand. The reform is based on the EU’s decision on the 2040 climate target. The EU ‘s net emissions will be reduced by 90 per cent by 2040, compared to 1990.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/european-commission-wishes-to-reform-emissions-trading-changes-for-maritime-transport-and-aviation
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2.9.2026 | On 1 September, the Government of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo reached a decision on its budget proposal for 2027. The Government made funding decisions that will strengthen Finland’s comprehensive security and deterrence and defence in particular, and improve the reliability and resilience of the transport system.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-government-is-building-security-throughout-finland-
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29.4.2026 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on a draft government proposal concerning the implementation of the Non-Road Mobile Machinery and Euro 7 Regulations. The proposal also introduces amendments to certain national provisions. Comments may be submitted until 10 June 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/public-consultation-national-implementation-of-eu-regulations-on-non-road-mobile-machinery-and-vehicle-emission-limits
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5.6.2026 | The EU Transport and Telecommunications Council will convene in Luxembourg on 8-9 June 2026. Finland will be represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne on the Transport Council, and by State Secretary Marjo Lindgren on the Telecommunications Council.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-attending-eu-transport-council-port-and-maritime-industry-strategies-to-be-outlined
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2.7.2026 | On 2 July 2026, the Government submitted to Parliament its proposal for amending the Private Roads Act. The amendments would simplify the administration and operations of private road maintenance associations, strengthen road shareholders' protection under the law and promote road safety on private roads. More broadly, their aim is to clarify, specify and harmonise certain provisions of the Private Roads Act.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposes-amendments-to-private-roads-act
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8.7.2026 | On 17 June 2026, the European Commission published the annual State of the Digital Decade report. According to the report, Finland is a digital frontrunner with strong digital skills, agile enterprises and leadership in artificial intelligence and supercomputing. On 7 July 2026, the Digital Decade Board published its opinion ‘A common orientation for the review of the Digital Decade Policy Programme’. The process to prepare certain sections of the opinion was led by Finland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-among-top-eu-countries-in-digitalisation
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20.8.2026 | On 20 August 2026, the Government submitted to Parliament a new act on ship safety control. The new act would repeal the current Ship Safety Control Act and introduce national legislation implementing the ship safety control regulation of the European Union’s so-called Maritime Safety Package.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposes-new-act-on-ship-safety-control
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4.8.2026 | On 31 July 2026, the state-owned special assignment company Arctia, which operates under the ownership steering of the Ministry of Transport and Communications, signed a chartering agreement to operate a multi-purpose icebreaker in the Canadian Arctic in late 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-finland-s-cooperation-with-canada-is-yielding-results-
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10.7.2026 | The International Maritime Organization IMO convened at its 137th regular session in London on 6–10 July 2026. A particular focus was on the need to protect seafarers and the freedom of merchant shipping. The Council also decided on a number of questions related to the administration and strategic development of the IMO.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/council-of-international-maritime-organization-emphasised-the-protection-of-vital-shipping-lanes-and-seafarers
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1.9.2026 | On 1 September 2026, the Government of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo reached a decision on its budget proposal for 2027 and is steadily implementing the agenda it agreed at the spending limits session. The agenda includes EUR 100 million of investment in construction and numerous transport infrastructure projects. The Government’s targeted measures will support economic growth.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/orpo-government-finnish-economy-growing-and-government-taking-targeted-measures-to-boost-growth
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9.7.2026 | On 9 July 2026, the Government submitted a Union communication to Parliament concerning the European Commission’s proposals for a Passenger Package. Finland takes a largely positive view of the proposals included in the package.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-sets-out-its-positions-on-eu-passenger-package
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18.12.2025 | The Government adopted the National Transport System Plan for 2026–2037 and submitted it in the form of a report to Parliament on 18 December 2025.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/updated-transport-12-plan-aims-at-safe-secure-efficient-and-sustainable-transport-system
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25.6.2026 | On 25 June 2026, the Government submitted a proposal to amend taxi legislation for approval. The aim is to increase trust in the taxi services sector. The amendments are due to come into force in stages, from 1 September 2026 and from 1 January 2027.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-submits-amendments-to-taxi-legislation-for-approval-first-changes-to-take-effect-in-september
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3.12.2025 | The EU Transport and Telecommunications Council will meet in Brussels on 4 and 5 December 2025. Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-of-transport-and-communications-lulu-ranne-to-visit-brussels-finland-advocates-for-flexibility-in-transport-regulation
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22.12.2025 | On 22 December 2025, the Ministry of Transport and Communications has ratified decrees, supported by the Finance Committee, which define the fees for Traficom’s services. The decrees will enter into force on 1 January 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/increase-in-finnish-transport-and-communications-agency-traficom-fees
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22.12.2025 | On 22 December 2025, the Government issued a decree under which regional transport subsidies will continue in 2026‒2028. The subsidy will remain largely the same as before.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/regional-transport-subsidies-to-continue-in-2026-2028-aim-is-to-keep-all-of-finland-viable
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3.12.2025 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has launched an update of the Transport Safety Strategy. The strategy is guided by Vision Zero, which aims to eliminate all traffic fatalities in Finland by 2050.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/transport-safety-strategy-update-to-be-launched-aiming-for-zero-traffic-fatalities-by-2050
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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://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-norway-taxi-transport-agreement-to-enter-into-force-in-december
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11.2.2026 | VR-Group Plc and Suomen Ostoliikennekalusto Oy announced today that they have signed an asset purchase agreement concerning the rolling stock used in passenger rail services funded by the government. The rolling stock will be transferred to Suomen Ostoliikennekalusto's ownership from the beginning of March.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/vr-group-to-transfer-rolling-stock-used-in-passenger-rail-services-funded-by-the-government-to-suomen-ostoliikennekalusto
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29.11.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has amended the Decree on Penalty Fares in Public Transport. The amendment to increase the penalty fare from EUR 80 to EUR 100 in public transport provided by Helsinki Region Transport will enter into force on 1 January 2024.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/public-transport-penalty-fare-to-rise-to-eur-100-in-helsinki-region-transport
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20.12.2024 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the updates to the national 12-year transport system plan Transport 12 and on the environmental report. The deadline for submitting comments is 5 March 2025.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-needs-an-efficient-safe-and-sustainable-transport-system-draft-transport-12-plan-circulated-for-comments
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17.6.2025 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has launched a legislative project to improve the operating conditions for the transport sector. The aim of the project is to further specify the EU regulation concerning road cabotage and make the regulations easier to comply with and supervise. In addition, the project promotes the use of vehicles powered by alternative fuels with a total mass not exceeding 4,250 kg in goods transport.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/legislative-project-regulatory-measures-to-improve-operating-conditions-for-transport-sector
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16.4.2024 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government has agreed on the General Government Fiscal Plan for 2025–2028. The Government has made decisions that will improve the sustainability of public finances and create conditions for reversing the trend in indebtedness. The decisions aim to safeguard the key factors for future prosperity: employment, security, and knowledge and competence. Fairness has been one of the guiding principles of the decisions.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/orpo-s-government-decisions-aim-to-prevent-public-finances-from-spinning-out-of-control
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16.12.2024 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on a draft government proposal for temporarily amending the Act on Transport Services. The proposal aims to centralise data on publicly supported passenger transport services in one place to make the data more accessible. The deadline for submitting comments is 5 February 2025.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/comments-invited-knowledge-base-for-publicly-supported-transport-to-be-improved
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22.1.2025 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on a draft government proposal that would amend the regulation concerning rail transport. The legislative amendments would enhance the safety and security of urban rail transport and give an extension of time to the forest and chemicals industries for procuring rolling stock that meets the EU requirements. The deadline for submitting comments is 5 March 2025.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/comments-requested-on-amendments-to-rail-transport-regulation-extension-for-rail-wagon-procurements-
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28.8.2026 | Kesäranta, the Prime Minister’s official residence, will open its doors to the public on Saturday 12 September at 9.00. At the open house event, members of the public will have the opportunity to tour the main building’s reception facilities and Kesäranta park.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/open-house-at-kesaranta-on-12-september-2026
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3.7.2025 | The European Commission has awarded EUR 91.01 million under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) to nine projects in Finland. Of this, around EUR 59.60 million will go to government initiatives.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/over-eur-90-million-in-eu-funding-awarded-to-finnish-transport-projects-including-new-icebreaker
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19.12.2024 | Finland’s Central Government and other operators are applying for a total of approximately EUR 73.36 million in financial support for 11 transport projects from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for Transport. In addition, EU funding is being sought for the acquisition of a new icebreaker. The Ministerial Finance Committee decided in favour of the applications on 19 December 2024.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finnish-operators-apply-for-more-than-eur-73-million-of-eu-funding-for-transport-projects
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4.12.2024 | The transport and telecommunications ministers of the European Union will meet in Brussels on 5–6 December 2024. In the transport minister meeting, Finland will be represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne and in the communications minister meeting by State Secretary Marjo Lindgren.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-to-attend-eu-transport-council-minister-focuses-on-safety-on-the-roads-and-in-society
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30.12.2024 | On 30 December 2024, the President of the Republic of Finland ratified amendments to the Act on Environmental Protection in Maritime Transport and the related acts. The amendments implement the Government Programme, EU regulations and regulations of the International Maritime Organisation IMO.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/amendments-to-act-on-environmental-protection-in-maritime-transport-prohibitions-on-discharges-to-enter-into-force-gradually-from-next-year
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16.4.2024 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government has agreed on the General Government Fiscal Plan for 2025–2028. The Government has made decisions that will improve the sustainability of public finances and create conditions for reversing the trend in indebtedness. The decisions aim to safeguard the key factors for future prosperity: employment, security, and knowledge and competence. Fairness has been one of the guiding principles of the decisions.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/orpo-s-government-decisions-aim-to-prevent-public-finances-from-spinning-out-of-control
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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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7.12.2023 | On 7 December 2023, the Government appointed Jarkko Saarimäki, Master of Laws, to serve as Director General of the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency, Traficom, for the period from 20 December 2023 to 19 December 2028.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/jarkko-saarimaki-appointed-to-serve-as-director-general-of-the-transport-and-communications-agency-
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28.11.2025 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications is finalising the government proposal to amend taxi regulation. Next, the proposal will be reviewed by the Finnish Council of Regulatory Impact Analysis, translated and submitted to legislative editing. The aim is to submit the government proposal to Parliament in spring 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/taxi-regulation-reforms-moving-forward-government-to-submit-proposal-to-parliament-in-spring-2026
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20.12.2022 | The Act on Electronic Communication Services and the Act on the Transport and Communications Agency have been amended. The President of the Republic approved the amending Acts on 20 December 2022. They will enter into force on 1 January 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/legislative-amendments-approved-relating-to-the-introduction-of-the-public-regulated-service-of-the-satellite-navigation-system-1895539
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18.1.2024 | Finland’s Central Government and other actors are applying for a total of approximately EUR 325.13 million in financial support for 21 transport projects from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for Transport. The Central Government is applying for EUR 67.2 million in funding for 11 projects and other actors participating in state projects are applying for EUR 39.7 million. In addition, private operators are applying for a total of EUR 218.22 million for 10 projects.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finnish-operators-apply-for-more-than-eur-325-million-of-eu-funding-for-transport-projects
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2.2.2023 | On 2 February 2023, the Government adopted a legislative proposal to amend certain acts in the transport sector. The amendments aim to update the acts to meet the requirements of European Union law and to make technical amendments. The goal is for the majority of the acts to enter into force on 1 March 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/legislative-amendments-in-the-transport-sector
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2.2.2023 | On 2 February 2023, the Government adopted a legislative proposal to amend certain acts in the transport sector. The amendments aim to update the acts to meet the requirements of European Union law and to make technical amendments. The goal is for the majority of the acts to enter into force on 1 March 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/legislative-amendments-in-the-transport-sector-1928204
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21.12.2022 | Negotiations between the Council of the EU, the European Parliament and the Commission reached an accord 18 December 2022 concerning the Emissions Trading Directive, an MRV Regulation on reporting of maritime transport emissions, and the Social Climate Fund.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-reaches-provisional-deal-on-emissions-trading-for-road-transport-and-buildings-maritime-transport-and-aviation
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4.12.2023 | The transport and telecommunications ministers of the European Union will meet in Brussels on 4–5 December 2023. Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-to-attend-transport-and-telecommunications-council
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8.12.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications submitted a report to Parliament on 8 December 2022 concerning the longer-term impacts of the Transport Services Act. The report finds that the Act is meeting the needs for change arising from the change in transport sector.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/transport-services-act-impact-assessment-the-act-is-enabling-digitalisation-of-transport
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21.12.2022 | Negotiations between the Council of the EU, the European Parliament and the Commission reached an accord 18 December 2022 concerning the Emissions Trading Directive, an MRV Regulation on reporting of maritime transport emissions, and the Social Climate Fund.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/eu-reaches-provisional-deal-on-emissions-trading-for-road-transport-and-buildings-maritime-transport-and-aviation-1896544
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20.12.2022 | The Act on Electronic Communication Services and the Act on the Transport and Communications Agency have been amended. The President of the Republic approved the amending Acts on 20 December 2022. They will enter into force on 1 January 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/legislative-amendments-approved-relating-to-the-introduction-of-the-public-regulated-service-of-the-satellite-navigation-system