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21.5.2025 | Cyprus and Finland are EU partners with strong maritime traditions and a shared interest in the advancement of European and global efforts to ensure that the future of maritime transport will be sustainable, safe, resilient and competitive.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-and-cyprus-commit-to-further-strengthening-excellent-maritime-cooperation
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19.12.2024 | The President of the Republic approved the amendment to the Act on the State Television and Radio Fund on 29 December 2024. It is to enter into force on 1 January 2025. The amendment will freeze the annual index increases to funding of the Finnish Broadcasting Company, YLE. The amendment implements the policies of the parliamentary YLE working group.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/annual-index-increases-to-yle-s-funding-to-be-frozen-for-2025-2027
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10.11.2022 | On 10 November 2022, the Government submitted to Parliament a legislative proposal to amend certain acts in the transport sector. The amendments aim to update the acts to meet the requirements of European Union law and to make technical amendments.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-proposes-amendments-to-certain-acts-in-the-transport-sector
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16.5.2025 | The provisions on land use planning will be reformed as set out in the Programme of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government. Comments on the proposal for the new Land Use Act can be submitted until 11 July.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/ministry-of-the-environment-requests-comments-on-the-proposal-for-the-new-land-use-act
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24.3.2022 | In its resolution on Transport Safety Strategy, the Government outlines measures that aim at improving transport safety and preventing traffic accidents. The resolution was adopted on 24 March 2022. The purpose of the Strategy is to raise the overall level of transport safety on land, in water and in the air.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-resolution-transport-safety-strategy-aims-to-improve-the-safety-of-all-modes-of-transport
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8.4.2022 | The French Presidency of the Council of the European Union will hold an informal video conference of transport ministers on 8 April 2022. Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-transport-ministers-coordinate-eu-response-to-russia-s-invasion-of-ukraine-in-field-of-transport
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8.4.2022 | The French Presidency of the Council of the European Union will hold an informal video conference of transport ministers on 8 April 2022. Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/eu-transport-ministers-coordinate-eu-response-to-russia-s-invasion-of-ukraine-in-field-of-transport-1710799
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24.4.2025 | The Government has proposed that EUR 20 million be allocated in the General Govern-ment Fiscal Plan for 2026–2029 for a planning project to extend the European track gauge from Sweden to Finland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/spending-limits-session-makes-historic-decision-to-launch-rail-nordica-planning-project
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12.6.2025 | On 12 June 2025, the Ministry of Transport and Communications initiated a regulation project to amend the Driving Licence Act. The project’s goals are to promote road safety by improving the capability of young drivers to identify and avoid risks and by restricting the times of day young people can drive. Preparations for this project have been under way for a long time.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-we-will-seek-to-improve-road-safety-for-young-people-through-amendments-to-the-driving-licence-act
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1.6.2022 | The EU Transport and Telecommunications Council will convene on 2-3 June 2022 in Luxembourg. In the meeting, Finland will be represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/transport-ministers-discuss-eu-climate-package-proposals-1759035
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8.10.2025 | Finnish Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will attend the Global Gateway Forum in Brussels on 9–10 October 2025. The event, which will be held for the second time, will bring together high-level representatives of the governments, financial institutions and the private sector of the EU Member States and EU partner countries.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-highlight-its-strengths-at-global-gateway-forum
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1.6.2022 | The EU Transport and Telecommunications Council will convene on 2-3 June 2022 in Luxembourg. In the meeting, Finland will be represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/transport-ministers-discuss-eu-climate-package-proposals
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24.3.2022 | In its resolution on Transport Safety Strategy, the Government outlines measures that aim at improving transport safety and preventing traffic accidents. The resolution was adopted on 24 March 2022. The purpose of the Strategy is to raise the overall level of transport safety on land, in water and in the air.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-resolution-transport-safety-strategy-aims-to-improve-the-safety-of-all-modes-of-transport-1703498
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10.11.2021 | Finland participates in six transport initiatives adopted at the Glasgow Climate Change Conference. Countries make commitments to reduce emissions on the road, at sea and in the air. Most of these declarations were published on the Transport Day on 10 November 2021.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/finland-joins-several-transport-declarations-in-glasgow-commitments-spur-countries-towards-decarbonised-road-transport-shipping-and-aviation
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7.10.2024 | A government-level cyber coordination group led by National Cyber Security Director Rauli Paananen has praised the cyber expertise of Finnish security authorities after taking part in the KYHA national cyber security exercise in September.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/praiseworthy-performance-by-security-authorities-in-national-cyber-exercise
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6.6.2025 | Finland welcomes the EU international digital strategy, which was published as a joint communication of the European Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on 5 June 2025.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/eu-publishes-communication-on-digital-foreign-policy-advocated-by-finland
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8.4.2025 | Young people’s traffic safety has recently gained widespread attention following the tragic traffic accidents in Nurmijärvi.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-young-people-in-finland-have-the-right-to-safe-driving-we-must-ensure-better-knowledge-skills-and-attitudes-
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13.11.2025 | The Conference on Energy Transition in Capture Fisheries discussed the opportunities offered by new energy sources and electricity and ways to reduce the use of energy. The conference gave wide support to the declaration of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry on boosting energy transition in the fisheries sector.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/nordic-conference-gives-wide-support-to-ministry-of-agriculture-and-forestry-s-declaration-on-boosting-energy-transition-in-fisheries
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4.8.2022 | On 4 August 2022, the Government proposed that the President of the Republic approve the Act on Fixed-Term Fuel Subsidy for Transport Companies and, based on a resolution approved by Parliament, decided to study whether it would be possible to support operators using light fuel oil as well.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/transport-companies-to-receive-a-temporary-fuel-subsidy-1
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8.4.2022 | On 7 April 2022, the Ministerial Working Group on Preparedness decided on the green transition package for 2022 and 2023. As part of the package, funding was allocated to measures included in the Roadmap for Fossil-Free Transport.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/funding-for-measures-in-the-road-map-for-fossil-free-transport-1715208
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8.4.2022 | On 7 April 2022, the Ministerial Working Group on Preparedness decided on the green transition package for 2022 and 2023. As part of the package, funding was allocated to measures included in the Roadmap for Fossil-Free Transport.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/funding-for-measures-in-the-road-map-for-fossil-free-transport
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21.5.2025 | English Style Guide A handbook for translators, revisers and authors of government texts Prime Minister’s Office, Finland ENGLISH STYLE GUIDE | PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE, FINLAND | 2025 2 Contents Quick reference guide .................................https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/194055633/200039989/English%20Style%20Guide.pdf/5bd1e60e-ddb0-2753-9888-fae77ef5a910/English%20Style%20Guide.pdf?t=1747856208269
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27.5.2025 | On 5 March 2025, the European Commission gave two Communications: one on an industrial action plan for the European automotive sector and one on the decarbonisation of corporate fleets. The Ministry of Transport and Communications informed the Parliament of Finland of the Action Plan for the automotive industry on 9 May 2025 and of the Communication on the decarbonisation of corporate fleets on 26 May 2025.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/european-commission-issues-communications-to-promote-competitiveness-of-european-automotive-sector-and-decarbonisation-of-corporate-vehicles
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24.9.2024 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has launched legislative projects to implement the policies of the parliamentary working group assessing the public service duties and funding of the Finnish Broadcasting Company, YLE. To increase the transparency of YLE’s operations and finances, the working group proposed in its report of 12 September 2024 cuts to YLE's funding and amendments to the YLE Act.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/legislative-projects-for-implementing-the-policies-of-yle-working-group-to-be-launched
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24.3.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has submitted a proposal supplementing a government proposal on amending the Rail Transport Act for comments.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/derogation-proposed-for-domestic-timber-transport-1696020
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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
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12.11.2024 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on a draft government proposal for amending legislative amendments to improve aviation safety. Provisions on the permission to set up obstacles to air navigation under the Aviation Act would also be amended at the same time. The deadline for submitting comments is 31 December 2024.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposal-to-improve-aviation-safety-circulated-for-comments
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24.3.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has submitted a proposal supplementing a government proposal on amending the Rail Transport Act for comments.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/derogation-proposed-for-domestic-timber-transport
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21.5.2025 | English Style Guide A handbook for translators, revisers and authors of government texts Prime Minister’s Office, Finland ENGLISH STYLE GUIDE | PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE, FINLAND | 2025 2 Contents Quick reference guide .................................https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/194055633/200039989/English%20Style%20Guide.pdf/5bd1e60e-ddb0-2753-9888-fae77ef5a910?t=1747856208269
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28.5.2025 | On 28 May 2025, the Finnish Government submitted a Union communication to Parliament regarding the European Commission’s proposal for the so-called Roadworthiness Package. In principle, the Government supports the proposal’s aim to promote road safety and reduce the negative environmental impacts of transport.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-outlines-its-position-on-the-european-commission-s-roadworthiness-package
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19.9.2022 | Fuel prices have been rising fast, partly due to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. To curb the rapid rise in prices, the Government decided earlier this year to lower the renewable fuel distribution obligation in 2022. Now the Government is proposing the same reduction of 7.5 percentage points for 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/lower-distribution-obligation-for-transport-fuels-to-continue-in-2023
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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
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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
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24.6.2024 | The national introduction of the Public Regulated Service, PRS, of the European Galileo satellite system will continue. The service provides EU Member States with secure location and time data that is resistant to interference.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/european-positioning-and-high-precision-timing-services-to-enhance-finland-s-security
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7.4.2022 | On 7 April 2022, the Government submitted to Parliament its proposal for amending the Rail Transport Act. The Government proposes that provisions be included in the Act on requirements for a licence to transfer a vehicle and for various test and pilot projects.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/amendments-to-rail-transport-act-to-parliament
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21.12.2022 | A total of EUR 25.13 million was granted to Finland by the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for a Transport Military Mobility project. Finland received the support it had applied for the road connections at Rissala airport, i.e. the project on highway 9 in Kelttu, Siilinjärvi.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-receives-eur-25-13-million-in-eu-funding-for-transport-military-mobility-project-1896155
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27.5.2021 | The Government submitted a third supplementary budget proposal for 2021 to Parliament on 27 May. Proposed additional appropriations include funds allocated to the purview of the Ministry of Transport and Communications for new transport projects, cyber security and support for transport due to the coronavirus situation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-supplementary-budget-proposal-provides-funding-for-new-transport-projects-cyber-security-and-transport-support-1346787
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27.5.2021 | The Government submitted a third supplementary budget proposal for 2021 to Parliament on 27 May. Proposed additional appropriations include funds allocated to the purview of the Ministry of Transport and Communications for new transport projects, cyber security and support for transport due to the coronavirus situation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-supplementary-budget-proposal-provides-funding-for-new-transport-projects-cyber-security-and-transport-support
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2.6.2022 | On 2 June 2022, the Government proposed a new act on a fixed-term fuel subsidy, which would compensate transport companies for the sudden rise in fuel prices caused by Russia’s attack on Ukraine in February. The subsidy would apply to road transport of goods and passengers.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/transport-companies-to-receive-a-temporary-fuel-subsidy
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21.12.2022 | A total of EUR 25.13 million was granted to Finland by the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for a Transport Military Mobility project. Finland received the support it had applied for the road connections at Rissala airport, i.e. the project on highway 9 in Kelttu, Siilinjärvi.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-receives-eur-25.13-million-in-eu-funding-for-transport-military-mobility-project
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27.9.2024 | Finland has joined the US-led multilateral declaration on submarine cable security. The parties to the declaration agreed on common objectives and means for improving the security and resilience of submarine cables.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-joins-new-york-declaration-on-submarine-cable-security
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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
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10.4.2025 | On 10 April 2025, the Government appointed Janne Allonen, Master of Science, to serve as Deputy Cyber Security Director for a fixed term from 1 May 2025 to 30 April 2028.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/janne-allonen-appointed-deputy-cyber-security-director
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7.4.2022 | On 7 April 2022, the Government submitted to Parliament its proposal for amending the Rail Transport Act. The Government proposes that provisions be included in the Act on requirements for a licence to transfer a vehicle and for various test and pilot projects.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/amendments-to-rail-transport-act-to-parliament-1720765
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25.4.2025 | A large group of international experts attended a conference held in Helsinki on 23 April 2025 focusing on the protection of critical underwater infrastructure and the threats posed to it by international maritime transport. Co-operation between different authorities is needed to address these wide-ranging threats.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/international-conference-in-helsinki-sought-practical-solutions-to-protect-critical-underwater-infrastructure
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3.9.2024 | In 2025, the Government will launch several important transport infrastructure projects across Finland. The decision on new infrastructure investments was reached today, 3 September, in the government budget session.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-government-budget-session-decides-on-road-projects-strengthening-safety-security-and-the-economy
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4.4.2025 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will meet in London on 7–11 April 2025. The objective of the Committee’s 83rd session is to agree on legally binding measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping. The reduction targets have been agreed on in the IMO’s greenhouse gas strategy.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/international-maritime-organization-to-negotiate-on-measures-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-of-ships
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10.11.2022 | The Government appointed Kari Wihlman, Master of Laws with court training, as Director-General of the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency on 10 November 2022. His five-year term of office will begin on 1 January 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/kari-wihlman-to-continue-as-director-general-of-the-finnish-transport-infrastructure-agency
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10.11.2022 | The Government appointed Kari Wihlman, Master of Laws with court training, as Director-General of the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency on 10 November 2022. His five-year term of office will begin on 1 January 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/kari-wihlman-to-continue-as-director-general-of-the-finnish-transport-infrastructure-agency-1869907
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27.6.2025 | The President of the Republic approved the legislative amendments on aviation on 27 June 2025. The amendments aim to improve aviation safety and security. The Acts will enter into force on 1 September 2025.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/legislative-amendments-to-improve-aviation-safety-and-security
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15.7.2024 | The Council of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) held its 132nd session in London from 8 to 12 July 2024. Finland participated in the session for the first time as a full member since its election to the IMO Council in December 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/imo-council-promotes-transparency-of-meetings-and-gender-equality-at-its-session
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23.6.2025 | Travelling to the territory of the European Union will change when the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) becomes operational in late 2026. The change will also affect people with dual nationality.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/etias-to-become-operational-in-2026-dual-nationals-residing-abroad-to-need-valid-eu-passport
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4.4.2025 | Permanent Secretary of the Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications Minna Kivimäki will visit Copenhagen on 7–9 April 2025.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/permanent-secretary-kivimaki-to-discuss-eu-and-security-in-brussels-and-copenhagen
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26.9.2024 | Finland needs bold and open-minded ideas on how to boost its lagging economic growth. In the long term, growth is the only way to secure the wellbeing of Finland and the Finnish people.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-finland-needs-bold-new-measures-to-boost-growth
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18.11.2025 | 1 (2) Welcome to Helsinki, Finland! The Department for Communications and Public Diplomacy of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland will organize a media programme on December 15 to showcase Finnish comprehensive security as an accompanying ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/194055633/209444355/Media%20visits%2015.12.%20Comprehensive%20Security%202025.pdf/daf910a5-ec87-844b-0f96-787586174198?t=1763482101728&download=true
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31.10.2024 | On 31 October 2024, the Government submitted to Parliament a legislative proposal to amend the Act on the State Television and Radio Fund. The amendment would freeze the annual index increases to funding of the Finnish Broadcasting Company, YLE. The proposal implements the policies of the parliamentary YLE working group.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposes-that-the-annual-index-increases-to-yle-s-funding-be-frozen-for-2025-2027
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8.10.2024 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment appointed a coordination group on offshore wind power. The group will maintain a situation picture for the offshore wind power sector and participate in the preparation of the timetables and selection of wind power areas, which will be tendered in territorial waters and the exclusive economic zone.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/new-coordination-group-to-intensify-national-cooperation-in-promotion-of-offshore-wind-power
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27.1.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications and the VR Group Ltd have concluded a nine-year contract for purchasing passenger rail transport services. The contract period is 1 February 2022-31 December 2030.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/nine-year-contract-between-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-and-vr-for-purchasing-rail-transport-services-1643706
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21.3.2025 | Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne attended the European Shipping Summit seminar in Brussels on 20 March 2025. The seminar brought together European and international decision-makers, authorities and actors in the shipping industry.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-finland-is-a-shipping-country-greater-than-its-size-
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22.8.2025 | The European Commission has granted the Finnish Border Guard, the Police, the Finnish Defence Forces and the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom a total of EUR 1,833,075 in emergency funding to cover the costs incurred to these authorities in connection with the damage done to the Estlink 2 power cable.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/commission-grants-emergency-funding-to-finnish-authorities-to-cover-costs-for-damage-to-estlink-2-power-cable