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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.

22.9.2025 | On 22 September 2025, the Government submitted to Parliament a legislative proposal concerning a fixed-term scrapping premium for passenger cars. Scrapping premiums could be applied for concerning the period 1 October 2025–31 December 2027. Applications could be submitted when the act is in force. The act is proposed to enter into force on 1 January 2026.

27.6.2025 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications is inviting comments on a draft government proposal for a new act on scrapping premiums for passenger cars for the years 2026–2027. The deadline for submitting comments is 5 August 2025.

14.1.2021 | The Government is proposing an urgent revision of legislation on car scrapping bonuses to ensure that a subsidy granted for scrapping one old car is used in purchasing one new low-emission passenger motor vehicle, electric bicycle or right to use public transport. This is a technical revision ensuring that provisions correspond more closely to the original purpose of the legislation.

14.1.2021 | The Government is proposing an urgent revision of legislation on car scrapping bonuses to ensure that a subsidy granted for scrapping one old car is used in purchasing one new low-emission passenger motor vehicle, electric bicycle or right to use public transport. This is a technical revision ensuring that provisions correspond more closely to the original purpose of the legislation.

14.10.2020 | The Government's proposal for a fixed-term act on the scrapping incentive for passenger vehicles is being circulated for comments. According to the proposal, the scrapping incentive could be granted to a private individual to replace an old vehicle to be scrapped with a new vehicle, an electric bicycle or a public transport ticket. EUR 8 million will be reserved for the scrapping incentive.

14.10.2020 | The Government's proposal for a fixed-term act on the scrapping incentive for passenger vehicles is being circulated for comments. According to the proposal, the scrapping incentive could be granted to a private individual to replace an old vehicle to be scrapped with a new vehicle, an electric bicycle or a public transport ticket. EUR 8 million will be reserved for the scrapping incentive.

26.11.2020 | The Government proposes that the President of the Republic adopt the act on the passenger car scrapping premium for 2020-2021 and the act amending the act on the passenger car scrapping premium and support for acquiring electric cars and converting passenger cars to run on gas or ethanol. The date of the entry into force is proposed to be 1 December 2020. The President of the Republic is expected to approve the bill on Friday, 27 November 2020.

26.11.2020 | The Government proposes that the President of the Republic adopt the act on the passenger car scrapping premium for 2020-2021 and the act amending the act on the passenger car scrapping premium and support for acquiring electric cars and converting passenger cars to run on gas or ethanol. The date of the entry into force is proposed to be 1 December 2020. The President of the Republic is expected to approve the bill on Friday, 27 November 2020.

MSC 110/21/Add.1 Annex 4, page 1 I:\MSC\110\MSC 110-21-Add.1.docx ANNEX 4 RESOLUTION MSC.575(110) (adopted on 26 June 2025) AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME SOLID BULK CARGOES CODE (IMSBC CODE) THE MARITIME SAFETY COMMITTEE, RECALLING Arti...

25.4.2026 | MSC 110/21/Add.1 Annex 4, page 1 I:\MSC\110\MSC 110-21-Add.1.docx ANNEX 4 RESOLUTION MSC.575(110) (adopted on 26 June 2025) AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME SOLID BULK CARGOES CODE (IMSBC CODE) THE MARITIME SAFETY COMMITTEE, RECALLING Arti...

2.9.2025 | The Government of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has reached a decision on its budget proposal for 2026. The Government’s decisions aim to support economic growth, which is picking up. Supporting economic growth and continuing responsible fiscal management is necessary to ensure the security of people in Finland and safeguard their access to important services going forward.

15.2.2022 | Due to the health and social services reform, the Act on environmental and energy efficiency requirements in vehicle and transport services procurement will be reviewed.

15.2.2022 | Due to the health and social services reform, the Act on environmental and energy efficiency requirements in vehicle and transport services procurement will be reviewed.

10.11.2022 | The Government proposes amendments to the Act on Environmental and Energy Efficiency Requirements for Vehicle and Transport Service Procurements. With the health and social services reform, the requirements assigned to municipalities under the current Act will transfer to the wellbeing services counties, which are about to start operating on 1 January 2023. The Government submitted its proposal to Parliament on 10 November 2022.

10.11.2022 | The Government proposes amendments to the Act on Environmental and Energy Efficiency Requirements for Vehicle and Transport Service Procurements. With the health and social services reform, the requirements assigned to municipalities under the current Act will transfer to the wellbeing services counties, which are about to start operating on 1 January 2023. The Government submitted its proposal to Parliament on 10 November 2022.

19.8.2020 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on the plans to offer financial support for the purchase of gas-fuelled trucks. It is proposed that support be granted for purchasing or leasing new trucks of over 16 tonnes. The invitation for comments concerns the terms for granting the support.

19.8.2020 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on the plans to offer financial support for the purchase of gas-fuelled trucks. It is proposed that support be granted for purchasing or leasing new trucks of over 16 tonnes. The invitation for comments concerns the terms for granting the support.

1.2.2019 | Finland supports scrapping seasonal daylight saving. According to the Government's initial position during the EU negotiations, winter time will be the best option for Finland's permanent standard time.

22.10.2020 | Government proposes financial support for purchase of gas-fuelled trucks. It is proposed that support be granted for purchasing or long-term leasing of new trucks of over 16 tonnes.