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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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6.6.2025 | The EU Transport Council reached a political agreement on amending the regulations on air passenger rights on 5 June 2025.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/eu-transport-ministers-agree-on-rights-of-air-passengers
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13.11.2025 | The Government proposes that the President of the Republic approve amendments to the Act on Transport Services on 14 November 2025. These legislative amendments give municipalities and joint municipal and other regional authorities the option to arrange passenger rail services in their respective areas. The amended act will also provide for the grounds to be taken into account when making changes to the distribution of regional competence concerning local rail transport.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/competence-to-arrange-passenger-rail-transport-delegated-to-municipalities-and-regions
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16.6.2025 | On 16 June 2025, the Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy decided that the central government would continue its preparations for the competitive tendering of publicly funded passenger rail services. The current contract with VR Group is due to expire at the end of 2030, with a new contract period of about ten years scheduled to start on 1 January 2031.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-decision-passenger-train-services-to-continue-in-their-current-scope-in-the-2030s
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12.6.2025 | On 12 June 2025, the Government submitted a proposal to Parliament to amend the Act on Transport Services. The proposal would grant municipalities, joint municipal and other regional authorities the possibility to arrange passenger train services in their regions. It would also put in grounds to make changes to the regional competence on local rail transport.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposes-possibility-for-municipalities-and-regions-to-arrange-passenger-train-services
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16.4.2025 | A proposal on temporary amendments to the Act on Transport Services was submitted to Parliament by the Government. The aim is to centralise data on publicly supported passenger transport services in one and the same place.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposes-experimental-legislation-to-collect-data-on-publicly-supported-passenger-transport
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17.2.2025 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft government proposal concerning the competent authorities in rail transport. Comments can be submitted until 14 March 2025.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/lausuntokierros-kunnille-ja-alueille-toimivalta-jarjestaa-henkilojunaliikennetta-1
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7.6.2022 | The national public transport campaign, carried out through inter-authority collaboration, will continue on 7 June 2022. The purpose of the campaign is to encourage passengers to return to public transport. In late 2021, it was put on hold due to the deteriorated COVID-19 situation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/national-campaign-encourages-passengers-to-return-to-public-transport
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7.6.2022 | The national public transport campaign, carried out through inter-authority collaboration, will continue on 7 June 2022. The purpose of the campaign is to encourage passengers to return to public transport. In late 2021, it was put on hold due to the deteriorated COVID-19 situation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/national-campaign-encourages-passengers-to-return-to-public-transport-1764471
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1.2.2024 | On 1 February 2024, the Government submitted to Parliament a Union communication on the European Commission's proposal on the implementation of passenger rights in the European Union. The Government largely supports the Commission's proposal.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-supports-the-objectives-of-the-commission-s-proposal-on-passenger-rights
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28.6.2024 | The Ministry of the Interior has set up a project to prepare legislative amendments on the use of air carriers’ passenger name record (PNR) data in the prevention of terrorist offences and serious crime.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/project-launched-to-prepare-legislative-amendments-on-using-passenger-name-record-data-in-crime-prevention-
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30.1.2023 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health has instructed airlines that people travelling from China to Finland should be required to present proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 48 hours before the start of their trip. Passengers should also wear a mask or respirator during flights.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/passengers-arriving-in-finland-from-china-should-be-required-to-present-proof-of-negative-covid-19-test
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18.3.2024 | According to the Government Programme of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, competition in passenger rail transport services will be increased by enabling municipalities, joint municipal authorities and regions to arrange outsourced services. The Ministry of Transport and Communications has launched a legislative project to make the necessary changes in legislation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/legislative-project-on-enabling-regional-competence-in-passenger-rail-transport-launched
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4.4.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on the assessment memorandum concerning passenger rail services in the 2030s. The memorandum provides a knowledge base for making decisions on the organisation of passenger rail traffic in the 2030s. Comments on the memorandum may be submitted until 19 May 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/assessment-memorandum-out-for-comments-organisation-of-passenger-rail-traffic-to-change-in-2030s
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1.6.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has invited comments on the assessment memorandum concerning passenger rail services in the 2030s. The consultation period ran from 3 April to 19 May 2023. The memorandum provides a knowledge base for making decisions on the organisation of passenger rail traffic in the 2030s. The Ministry has received 75 comments.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/organisation-of-passenger-rail-traffic-to-change-in-2030s-summary-of-opinions-on-assessment-memorandum
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28.12.2021 | Internal border control will be reinstated at Finland’s borders starting on Tuesday 28 December. There will also be other changes to the restrictions on entry, and as of 28 December, the same restrictions will apply to everyone arriving in Finland from abroad. The Government decided on the new restrictions today. The decision will enter into force on 28 December at 15.00 Finnish time and will remain in force until 16 January 2022.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/internal-border-control-to-be-reinstated-for-traffic-between-finland-and-the-schengen-countries-on-28-december-same-restrictions-now-apply-to-all-passengers-arriving-in-finland
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15.12.2021 | The Government plans to decide on new entry restrictions on Thursday 16 December 2021. Health security measures would be tightened and the existing restrictions on entry at external borders would be extended until 16 January 2022.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/passengers-arriving-from-third-countries-who-have-received-a-full-course-of-vaccination-required-to-carry-proof-of-a-negative-covid-19-test-as-of-21-december
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16.12.2021 | The restrictions on entry at external borders currently in place in Finland will continue and health security measures will be tightened. The relevant Government decision made on 16 December will enter into force on 20 December and will remain in force until 16 January 2022. According to the decision, passengers arriving from outside the EU and the Schengen area will be required, as of 21 Decemb...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/passengers-arriving-from-third-countries-who-have-received-a-full-course-of-vaccination-required-to-carry-proof-of-a-negative-covid-19-test-as-of-21-december-1
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14.4.2021 | On 14 April 2021, the Ministry of Transport and Communications organised a round table to discuss the functioning of network capabilities on passenger trains. At the event, the state and companies agreed that a joint plan for the development of network capabilities would be drawn up this year.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/upgrading-communications-network-capabilities-for-passenger-trains-1268425
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14.4.2021 | On 14 April 2021, the Ministry of Transport and Communications organised a round table to discuss the functioning of network capabilities on passenger trains. At the event, the state and companies agreed that a joint plan for the development of network capabilities would be drawn up this year.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/upgrading-communications-network-capabilities-for-passenger-trains