Ministry of Transport and Communications officials’ message to the next government: It is time for bold decisions

“Shaping the future is now more demanding than ever before because today’s world is so difficult to manage. Tough times call for bold decisions. However, we want to emphasise that Finland has tremendous resources and strong leading expertise to draw on,” Permanent Secretary Anna-Mari Ahonen said. The policy outlook of the Ministry of Transport and Communications elaborates on the key messages published by the ministries’ permanent secretaries in May 2026. Public officials of the Ministry of Transport and Communications highlight the importance of research-based information and its role in societal decision-making. As public finances tighten and fiscal room for manoeuvre narrows, economic decisions must be grounded ever more firmly in data. Determined action on artificial intelligence can boost growth and productivity Data is the foundation of artificial intelligence solutions. We must ensure the safe and efficient use of public data resources. To do this, we need to invest both in data and in data infrastructures. Finland needs a clear and practical vision, together with an implementation and investment plan to deliver the transition to artificial intelligence. At the same time,...