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  1. 28.10.2021 | As of 1 November 2021, the premises of the Ministry of Transport and Communications will be located at Eteläesplanadi 4, Helsinki. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/address-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-to-change-1558337
  2. Accessibility statement for the valtioneuvosto.fi website The website is subject to the requirements of the Act on the Provision of Digital Services (available in Finnish and Swedish). Under the Act, public online services must be accessible, whic...
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  3. 9.3.2022 | On 9 March 2022, representatives of the Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications, Estonian Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications and the cities of Helsinki and Tallinn discussed transport questions between the countries.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-and-estonia-discuss-the-promotion-of-cooperation-in-the-transport-sector
  4. 22.9.2022 | On 22 September 2022, the Government appointed Jarkko Saarimäki, 45, Master of Laws, as Director General of the Services Department at the Ministry of Transport and Communications. His term of office will be from 1 October 2022 to 30 September 2027.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/jarkko-saarimaki-appointed-as-director-general-of-the-services-department-at-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications
  5. 22.9.2022 | On 22 September 2022, the Government appointed Jarkko Saarimäki, 45, Master of Laws, as Director General of the Services Department at the Ministry of Transport and Communications. His term of office will be from 1 October 2022 to 30 September 2027.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/jarkko-saarimaki-appointed-as-director-general-of-the-services-department-at-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-1833754
  6. 28.10.2021 | As of 1 November 2021, the premises of the Ministry of Transport and Communications will be located at Eteläesplanadi 4, Helsinki. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/address-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-to-change
  7. Governments and ministers You can browse the information on the site by government, minister, ministerial title and ministry. All ministers are listed for each government, along with their terms of office. The information on individual ministers i...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/governments-and-ministers/governments/-/gov/aho
  8. 16.11.2022 | On 15 November 2022, the Ministry of Transport and Communications published a summary of the comments on the draft government proposal on amending the Act on Electronic Communications Services with regard to the must-carry obligation for radio programmes. The proposal will not be submitted to Parliament during this government term, but its preparation will continue in the working group of the Ministry of Transport and Communications.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministry-of-transport-and-communications-working-group-continues-preparations-for-waiving-the-must-carry-obligation-for-radio-programmes
  9. 2.9.2022 | A working group of State Secretaries was tasked to examine how Russia’s attack on Ukraine has affected the economy of eastern Finland and what measures are needed to strengthen the region’s vitality. The working group has proposed to the Government short-term measures for the 2023 budget proposal, reallocation of funding using existing funding sources, and long-term measures. The measures focus...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-to-increase-vitality-of-eastern-finland-by-investing-in-rail-transport-and-competence-building
  10. 16.11.2022 | On 15 November 2022, the Ministry of Transport and Communications published a summary of the comments on the draft government proposal on amending the Act on Electronic Communications Services with regard to the must-carry obligation for radio programmes. The proposal will not be submitted to Parliament during this government term, but its preparation will continue in the working group of the Ministry of Transport and Communications.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/ministry-of-transport-and-communications-working-group-continues-preparations-for-waiving-the-must-carry-obligation-for-radio-programmes-1879803
  11. 2.5.2022 | Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari will visit Italy on 2–5 May.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-skinnari-s-italy-visit-focuses-on-smart-low-carbon-transport-solutions
  12. 29.6.2022 | The European Union has awarded funding from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for nine projects in Finland. Funding was received for rail transport and port projects. They include central government projects and projects by other actors.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-receives-a-record-eur-80.78-million-in-eu-funding-for-transport-projects
  13. 2.9.2021 | On Thursday 2 September, the Government appointed a Ministerial Working Group on Developing the Digital Transformation, the Data Economy and Public Administration. The new working group will be responsible for guiding and directing the development of public administration, the digital transformation, the data economy and information policy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-appoints-new-ministerial-working-group-to-develop-digital-transformation-data-economy-and-public-administration
  14. 2.9.2021 | On Thursday 2 September, the Government appointed a Ministerial Working Group on Developing the Digital Transformation, the Data Economy and Public Administration. The new working group will be responsible for guiding and directing the development of public administration, the digital transformation, the data economy and information policy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/government-appoints-new-ministerial-working-group-to-develop-digital-transformation-data-economy-and-public-administration
  15. 5.12.2022 | On 5 December 2022, the EU's Transport Council adopted the general approach on the proposal for a new TEN-T Regulation. The Regulation defines a trans-European transport network (TEN-T) and issues provisions on the quality requirements for TEN-T corridors and nodes.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/the-ports-of-oulu-and-kaskinen-included-in-the-ten-t-regulation-proposal-transport-ministers-reach-agreement-on-proposal
  16. Governments and ministers You can browse the information on the site by government, minister, ministerial title and ministry. All ministers are listed for each government, along with their terms of office. The information on individual ministers i...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/governments-and-ministers/governments/-/gov/vanhanen-ii
  17. 29.6.2022 | The European Union has awarded funding from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for nine projects in Finland. Funding was received for rail transport and port projects. They include central government projects and projects by other actors.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-receives-a-record-eur-80-78-million-in-eu-funding-for-transport-projects-1796305
  18. 16.9.2021 | The introduction of the Public Regulated Service (PRS) of the European Galileo satellite navigation system is progressing. The Ministry of Transport and Communications will start preparing legislative amendments so that Finland could introduce the service in 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/public-regulated-service-of-galileo-satellite-navigation-system-to-be-introduced-in-finland-in-2024-legislative-drafting-begins-1515333
  19. 14.9.2022 | Jay Inslee, Governor of the State of Washington in the United States, is visiting Finland with his delegation from 13 to 16 September 2022. Governor Inslee is making a return visit following the visit of Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka to Washington state in November 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-of-transport-and-communications-timo-harakka-to-meet-governor-of-the-state-of-washington-jay-inslee
  20. 14.9.2022 | Jay Inslee, Governor of the State of Washington in the United States, is visiting Finland with his delegation from 13 to 16 September 2022. Governor Inslee is making a return visit following the visit of Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka to Washington state in November 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-of-transport-and-communications-timo-harakka-to-meet-governor-of-the-state-of-washington-jay-inslee-1830279
  21. 16.9.2021 | The introduction of the Public Regulated Service (PRS) of the European Galileo satellite navigation system is progressing. The Ministry of Transport and Communications will start preparing legislative amendments so that Finland could introduce the service in 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/public-regulated-service-of-galileo-satellite-navigation-system-to-be-introduced-in-finland-in-2024-legislative-drafting-begins
  22. 5.12.2022 | On 5 December 2022, the EU's Transport Council adopted the general approach on the proposal for a new TEN-T Regulation. The Regulation defines a trans-European transport network (TEN-T) and issues provisions on the quality requirements for TEN-T corridors and nodes.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/the-ports-of-oulu-and-kaskinen-included-in-the-ten-t-regulation-proposal-transport-ministers-reach-agreement-on-proposal-1886857
  23. 25.10.2021 | On Monday 25 October, the Permanent Secretaries and State Secretaries of the ministries met for their first joint meeting since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. In their meeting at the House of the Estates, they discussed the state of play and objectives with regard to digitalisation in public administration.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministries-permanent-and-state-secretaries-discuss-digitalisation-of-public-administration-in-a-joint-meeting-at-the-house-of-the-estates
  24. 7.10.2022 | On 6 October 2022, the European Union imposed new sanctions on Russia in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The eight package of sanctions will ban transport of Russian oil that exceed a pre-established price cap and add new import and export bans.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-s-new-sanctions-ban-some-oil-transport-add-export-and-import-bans-and-tackle-circumvention
  25. 25.1.2022 | The national goal of halving greenhouse gas emissions from transport by 2030 is achievable. This requires that the subsidies and incentives outlined in the roadmap for fossil-free transport are implemented in full and that every aspect of the emissions reduction potential is realised as expected. Measures at the EU level are also required, as is a greater obligation to distribute renewable fuels.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/transport-emissions-can-be-halved-by-2030-through-national-and-eu-measures
  26. 2.7.2021 | Digirail aims to achieve safe and efficient train operation. Published on 2 July 2021, the Digirail Report provides details of how railway technical systems will be modernised in Finland. The Digirail project is now moving from preparation to practice as digital train control technology is constructed and piloted on the railways.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/digirail-pursuing-the-european-lead-in-rail-transport
  27. 2.7.2021 | Digirail aims to achieve safe and efficient train operation. Published on 2 July 2021, the Digirail Report provides details of how railway technical systems will be modernised in Finland. The Digirail project is now moving from preparation to practice as digital train control technology is constructed and piloted on the railways.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/digirail-pursuing-the-european-lead-in-rail-transport-1421083
  28. 25.10.2021 | Finland has invited the Nordic transport ministers to an informal climate meeting on 26 October 2021. The meeting will be arranged by means of online connections and it will be chaired by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/nordic-transport-ministers-to-discuss-alternative-fuel-distribution-infrastructure
  29. 21.12.2021 | On 21 December 2021, the Ministry of Transport and Communications invited comments on draft government resolution on Transport Safety Strategy. "We are searching for ways to improve the situation in broad-based cooperation. The aim is for people in Finland to feel that transport is safe," says Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/comments-invited-on-draft-government-resolution-on-transport-safety-strategy-1616516
  30. 25.10.2021 | Finland has invited the Nordic transport ministers to an informal climate meeting on 26 October 2021. The meeting will be arranged by means of online connections and it will be chaired by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/nordic-transport-ministers-to-discuss-alternative-fuel-distribution-infrastructure-1555263
  31. 21.12.2021 | On 21 December 2021, the Ministry of Transport and Communications invited comments on draft government resolution on Transport Safety Strategy. "We are searching for ways to improve the situation in broad-based cooperation. The aim is for people in Finland to feel that transport is safe," says Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/comments-invited-on-draft-government-resolution-on-transport-safety-strategy
  32. 25.1.2022 | The national goal of halving greenhouse gas emissions from transport by 2030 is achievable. This requires that the subsidies and incentives outlined in the roadmap for fossil-free transport are implemented in full and that every aspect of the emissions reduction potential is realised as expected. Measures at the EU level are also required, as is a greater obligation to distribute renewable fuels.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/transport-emissions-can-be-halved-by-2030-through-national-and-eu-measures-1641099
  33. 24.11.2020 | The Government’s Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy decided on 24 November that Finland will start using the Public Regulated Service PRS of the European Galileo satellite navigation system during 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/public-regulated-service-prs-of-galileo-satellite-navigation-system-to-finland-in-2024
  34. 8.12.2021 | The EU Transport Council will convene in Brussels on 9 December 2021. Finland will be represented by Tuuli-Maaria Aalto, Deputy Permanent Representative.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/climate-measures-in-fit-for-55-package-on-transport-council-agenda-1606261
  35. 8.6.2021 | A Transport Safety Strategy prepared by the Ministry of Transport and Communications has been circulated for comments. The strategy was prepared in broad-based cross-administrative cooperation with stakeholders. It sets out effective means for improving transport safety and preventing traffic accidents in all modes of transport.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/new-comprehensive-transport-safety-strategy-circulated-for-comments
  36. 8.12.2021 | The EU Transport Council will convene in Brussels on 9 December 2021. Finland will be represented by Tuuli-Maaria Aalto, Deputy Permanent Representative.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/climate-measures-in-fit-for-55-package-on-transport-council-agenda
  37. 8.6.2021 | A Transport Safety Strategy prepared by the Ministry of Transport and Communications has been circulated for comments. The strategy was prepared in broad-based cross-administrative cooperation with stakeholders. It sets out effective means for improving transport safety and preventing traffic accidents in all modes of transport.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/new-comprehensive-transport-safety-strategy-circulated-for-comments-1385656
  38. 18.11.2021 | The Government proposes that the Act on the Transport of Dangerous Goods be comprehensively reformed. The purpose is to harmonise the requirements on transport of dangerous goods by road, rail, vessel and air and to streamline legislation.  The aim of the reform is to improve the safety of transport and, in particular, to prevent possible environmental damage.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/legislative-reform-of-transport-of-dangerous-goods-focuses-on-accident-prevention
  39. 18.11.2021 | The Government proposes that the Act on the Transport of Dangerous Goods be comprehensively reformed. The purpose is to harmonise the requirements on transport of dangerous goods by road, rail, vessel and air and to streamline legislation.  The aim of the reform is to improve the safety of transport and, in particular, to prevent possible environmental damage.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/legislative-reform-of-transport-of-dangerous-goods-focuses-on-accident-prevention-1583575
  40. 1.10.2021 | On Monday 4 October 2021, Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will meet the French Minister Delegate for Transport Jean-Baptiste Djebbari and Minister of State for Digital Transition Cédric O in Paris.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-meets-french-ministers-responsible-for-transport-and-digitalisation