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  1. 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
  2. 4.6.2026 | Finland has been awarded EUR 462,000 in EU funding to advance road safety under a European Commission call launched in late 2025. It will support a network-wide road safety assessment, the collection of road safety performance indicators, and the national implementation of the EU Road Safety Package.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/eu-funding-awarded-for-research-and-development-to-improve-road-safety
  3. 16.4.2026 | On 16 April 2026, the Government proposed that the amendments made to the international Convention on Road Signs and Signals be approved. The amendments will have only minor effects in Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/amendments-to-the-convention-on-road-signs-and-signals-to-be-approved
  4. 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
  5. 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://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-improves-operating-conditions-for-the-transport-sector
  6. 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
  7. 23.6.2026 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests views on a draft government proposal to amend the Act on the Transport System and Highways, the Rail Transport Act and certain related acts. The aim is to improve the security and reliability of the transport network and to streamline the processes of planning and implementing the transport infrastructure. The deadline for submitting views is 23 August 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/views-requested-on-legislative-amendments-to-improve-the-security-of-transport-infrastructure
  8. 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
  9. 27.3.2026 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications and the Ministry of Finance have completed a joint outlook review of the current state of transport taxation and financing, and options for reform. The review report is the first part of the Government’s comprehensive reform of transport taxation and financing set out in the Programme of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/review-of-reforming-transport-taxation-and-financing-completed
  10. 2.4.2026 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft government proposal to amend the Private Roads Act. The proposed amendments respond to the needs identified by the authorities and courts applying the act, as well as to feedback from stakeholders. Comments may be submitted until 11 May 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/draft-amendments-to-private-roads-act-sent-out-for-consultation
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 5.3.2026 | On 5 March 2026, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal to amend the Act on Transport Services, Driving Licence Act, Act on the Organisation of Driver Examinations and Act on the Enforcement of a Fine.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposes-legislative-amendments-to-improve-operating-conditions-for-transport-sector
  14. 27.10.2025 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications is inviting comments on a draft government proposal to amend the Driving Licence Act. The proposal aims to improve road safety for young people. Comments may be submitted until 14 December 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/consultation-amendments-to-driving-licence-act-to-improve-road-safety-for-young-people
  15. 11.3.2026 | Finland’s Ministry of Transport and Communications published a Joint Nordic Strategy for Transport System Preparedness on 11 March 2026. The strategy was handed over to the Nordic transport ministers in Rovaniemi where the ministers also issued a joint statement. As part of their meeting, the ministers will also visit the multinational Cold Response 26 military exercise in Lapland on 12 March 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/joint-nordic-strategy-for-transport-system-preparedness-published-closer-cooperation-for-stronger-critical-connectivity
  16. 4.9.2024 | The Government will continue to reduce the growth of repair backlog in transport infrastructure. In its budget session on 3 September 2024, the Government agreed to propose EUR 200 million for reducing the repair backlog in 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-government-continues-to-invest-in-road-transport-
  17. 4.6.2025 | The EU Transport and Telecommunications Council will convene in Luxembourg from 5 to 6 June 2025. Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-to-the-eu-transport-and-telecommunications-council-better-safety-for-roads-and-information-networks
  18. 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
  19. 24.2.2026 | Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne will travel to Brussels on 24–26 February 2026 to meet key representatives of the European Parliament and of the European Commission.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-in-brussels-finland-s-roads-railways-and-icebreakers-are-part-of-eu-s-critical-infrastructure
  20. 17.6.2024 | European Union transport ministers will meet in Luxembourg on 18 June 2024. Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/eu-transport-council-to-discuss-measures-for-achieving-the-road-safety-objectives