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  1. Minister Ranne: Making sustained effort to improve security in Baltic Sea - Finnish Government

    8.1.2025 | The Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom has completed the Port State Control (PSC) inspection of the Eagle S and detained the ship.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-making-sustained-effort-to-improve-security-in-baltic-sea

  2. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo emphasises European security in speech to European Parliament - Finnish Government

    13.3.2024 | In his speech at the plenary session of the European Parliament, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo underlined the importance of strengthening the Union internally, securing its borders and providing stronger support to Ukraine for the future of Europe. The Prime Minister addressed the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Wednesday 13 March as part of the “This is Europe” series of debates. During his two-...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/prime-minister-petteri-orpo-emphasises-european-security-in-speech-to-european-parliament

  3. Work on establishing the Finnish Space Situational Awareness Centre progresses - Finnish Government

    21.11.2024 | The Government proposes that on 22 November 2024 the President of the Republic approve the acts for establishing the Finnish Space Situational Awareness Centre.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/work-on-establishing-the-finnish-space-situational-awareness-centre-progresses

  4. Municipalities and critical infrastructure operators from all over Finland join national cyber exercise - Finnish Government

    10.2.2025 | Municipalities and operators involved in Finland's critical infrastructure took part in the first national cyber exercise of the year at Jamk University of Applied Sciences between 3 and 7 February 2025. The exercise brought together cybersecurity, management and communications professionals especially from the north of Finland and Northern Ostrobothnia.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/kunnille-ja-kriittisen-infrastruktuurin-toimijoille-suunnattuun-kansalliseen-kyberharjoitukseen-saapui-osallistujia-ympari-suomen

  5. Finland supports Commission’s proposal concerning 90 per cent emission reduction target by 2040 - Finnish Government

    2.7.2025 | The European Commission has published a legislative proposal on the emission reduction target for 2040. The Commission proposes a net emission reduction target of 90 per cent by 2040 compared to the 1990 levels.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/finland-supports-commission-s-proposal-concerning-90-per-cent-emission-reduction-target-by-2040

  6. Permanent Secretary Kivimäki to attend IMO Council meeting - Finnish Government

    18.11.2024 | The Council of the International Maritime Organisation, IMO, will meet for its 133rd session in London from 18 to 22 November. Permanent Secretary Minna Kivimäki will attend the meeting on 18–20 November 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/permanent-secretary-kivimaki-to-attend-imo-council-meeting

  7. Progress in preparatory work on taxi regulation: Regulation project begins - Finnish Government

    3.10.2024 | On 3 October 2024, the Ministry of Transport and Communications has set forth a regulation project to change the taxi service regulation in the Act on Transport Services. The government proposal is due to be submitted to Parliament during the autumn session of 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/progress-in-preparatory-work-on-taxi-regulation-regulation-project-begins

  8. Good results achieved in the combat against grey economy and economic crime in 2020–2023 - Finnish Government

    21.5.2024 | In 2020–2023, more than 50 projects tackling the shadow economy and economic crime were carried out in Finland. They succeeded in preventing abuses, promoting healthy competition between companies and supporting a fair labour market by improving the transparency and openness of business activities, for example.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/good-results-achieved-in-the-combat-against-grey-economy-and-economic-crime-in-2020-2023

  9. Mika Nykänen to begin as State Secretary to Ministers Satonen and Mykkänen on Monday 15 January - Finnish Government

    12.1.2024 | In its plenary session on 21 December 2023, the Government appointed Mika Nykänen, Master of Administrative Sciences, to serve as State Secretary to Minister of Employment Arto Satonen and Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Kai Mykkänen. Nykänen’s term as State Secretary will begin on 15 January 2024 and will continue for the duration of the ministers’ terms of office.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/mika-nykanen-to-begin-as-state-secretary-to-ministers-satonen-and-mykkanen-on-monday-15-january

  10. Sakari Puisto appointed to serve as Minister of Economic Affairs, Mika Poutala as Minister of Youth, Sport and Physical Activity - Finnish Government

    13.6.2025 | On 13 June, the President of the Republic appointed Member of Parliament, PhD Sakari Puisto to serve as Minister of Economic Affairs and as a member of the Government, and Member of Parliament, entrepreneur and Olympic athlete Mika Poutala as Minister of Youth, Sport and Physical Activity and as a member of the Government.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/sakari-puisto-appointed-to-serve-as-minister-of-economic-affairs-mika-poutala-as-minister-of-youth-sport-and-physical-activity

  11. Parliamentary working group to assess YLE’s duties and funding - Finnish Government

    12.10.2023 | The Finnish Government has appointed a parliamentary working group to assess the Finnish Broadcasting Company’s (YLE) public service duties and funding. The parliamentary working group will submit its report by the end of Parliament’s spring session 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/parliamentary-working-group-to-assess-yle-s-duties-and-funding

  12. The Government proposes legislation on micromobility to improve traffic safety - Finnish Government

    6.3.2025 | The Government submitted a legislative proposal relating to micromobility to Parliament on 6 March 2025. The aim of the proposal is to improve the safety of electric scooters and other micromobility vehicles.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/the-government-proposes-legislation-on-micromobility-to-improve-traffic-safety

  13. Defence Forces to acquire grenade and cartridge boxes - Finnish Government

    20.12.2023 | Defence Forces to acquire grenade and cartridge boxes Ministry of Defence Publication date 20.12.2023 13.52 Type: Press release The Defence Forces have signed a four-year agreement to procure grenade and cartridge boxes. Framework agreements to pr...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/defence-forces-to-acquire-grenade-and-cartridge-boxes-

  14. Government proposal for the implementation of the Data Governance Act circulated for comments - Finnish Government

    12.4.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft government proposal on the implementation of the Data Governance Act. The deadline for submitting comments is 5 May 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposal-for-the-implementation-of-the-data-governance-act-circulated-for-comments

  15. Minister Ranne: Launch of location data service postponed - Finnish Government

    11.10.2024 | Minister of Transport, Communications and the Interior Lulu Ranne has called for the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom to interrupt the process to introduce the location data service prepared by Traficom.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-launch-of-location-data-service-postponed

  16. Finland and the US co-host seminar in Helsinki against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction - Finnish Government

    5.6.2025 | The Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the Finnish Customs in cooperation with the United States hosted a regional seminar of the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) aimed at preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD). The seminar was held in Helsinki, Finland, on 3–5 June 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-and-the-us-co-host-seminar-in-helsinki-against-the-proliferation-of-weapons-of-mass-destruction

  17. Government to improve protection of infrastructure critical to functioning of society - Finnish Government

    19.1.2024 | The Ministry of the Interior has sent out for comments a proposal for an act on the protection of infrastructure critical to society and on the improvement of resilience. The legislative project will enhance national security and the resilience of society.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/government-to-improve-protection-of-infrastructure-critical-to-functioning-of-society

  18. Finland adopted amendments to conventions protecting the marine environment - Finnish Government

    20.10.2023 | On 19 and 20 October 2023, the Government and the President of the Republic discussed the national approval of amendments made to conventions adopted by the Marine Environment Protection Committee of the International Maritime Organization, IMO. The amendments concern the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) and the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-adopted-amendments-to-conventions-protecting-the-marine-environment

  19. Minister Ranne: Finland plays an active role in safeguarding shipping in the Baltic Sea - Finnish Government

    17.12.2024 | Finland is actively involved in international efforts to keep shipping and the marine environment safe in the Baltic Sea.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-finland-plays-an-active-role-in-safeguarding-shipping-in-the-baltic-sea

  20. International Maritime Organization continues negotiations on actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions - Finnish Government

    30.9.2024 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee of the International Maritime Organization convenes in London from 30 September to 4 October 2024. The 82nd session of the Committee continues the negotiations on global actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping. The topics include the package of a possible fuel standard and a price for carbon emissions. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications Minna Kivimäki attends the session on 30 September–2 October 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/international-maritime-organization-continues-negotiations-on-actions-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions

  21. Finland to receive EUR 21.07 million in EU funding for communications projects - Finnish Government

    30.10.2024 | The European Commission has selected communications projects to receive funding from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF). In the third round of calls for proposals under the CEF Digital programme, two projects coordinated by Finnish operators received a total of around EUR 21.07 million in funding.   This press release corrects information published (in Finnish) in a press release on 29 October 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-to-receive-eur-21.07-million-in-eu-funding-for-communications-projects

  22. International Maritime Organization promotes measures to prevent illegal operations by shadow fleet - Finnish Government

    2.4.2025 | The Legal Committee of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) met in London on 24–28 March 2025. The meeting discussed measures to prevent illegal operations by vessels belonging to the shadow fleet. The Committee approved a proposal co-sponsored by Finland and many other countries to conduct a Regulatory Scoping Exercise to further develop actions to prevent unlawful operations in the maritime sector.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/international-maritime-organization-promotes-measures-to-prevent-illegal-operations-by-shadow-fleet

  23. Government issues a decree on current labour shortage sectors - Finnish Government

    5.6.2025 | On 5 June 2025, the Government issued a decree on sectors with labour shortages in which the holders of residence permits for employed persons may seek work more flexibly. At the same time, the Government wants to facilitate the supply of labour in sectors suffering from labour shortages.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-issues-a-decree-on-current-labour-shortage-sectors

  24. Parliament receives Union communication on Commission proposal for directive establishing European Disability Card and Parking Card for persons with disabilities - Finnish Government

    19.10.2023 | Today, on 19 October 2023, the Government submitted to Parliament a Union communication on the European Commission’s proposal to introduce a new European Disability Card and an improved European Parking Card for persons with disabilities in all Member States.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/parliament-receives-union-communication-on-commission-proposal-for-directive-establishing-european-disability-card-and-parking-card-for-persons-with-disabilities

  25. Finland’s largest ever EU funded LIFE biodiversity project started: new and more effective means to combat biodiversity loss - Finnish Government

    11.10.2023 | In the beginning of next year, an exceptionally broad group of actors will join their forces to implement a record large biodiversity project. With EUR 50 million in funding, this eight-year Priodiversity LIFE project is the largest project to combat biodiversity loss ever implemented in Finland. The aim is to collect best practices and find new forms of funding to preserve biodiversity.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/finland-s-largest-ever-eu-funded-life-biodiversity-project-started-new-and-more-effective-means-to-combat-biodiversity-loss

  26. Legislative proposal to moderate rise in distribution obligation levels to Parliament - Finnish Government

    23.9.2024 | On 23 September 2024, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal for an act amending the Act on the Promotion of the Use of Renewable Fuels in Transport. According to the proposal, the rise in the levels of the statutory distribution obligation and additional obligation would be more moderate.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/legislative-proposal-to-moderate-rise-in-distribution-obligation-levels-to-parliament

  27. Organisation of passenger rail traffic to change in 2030s: Summary of opinions on assessment memorandum - Finnish Government

    1.6.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has invited comments on the assessment memorandum concerning passenger rail services in the 2030s. The consultation period ran from 3 April to 19 May 2023. The memorandum provides a knowledge base for making decisions on the organisation of passenger rail traffic in the 2030s. The Ministry has received 75 comments.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/organisation-of-passenger-rail-traffic-to-change-in-2030s-summary-of-opinions-on-assessment-memorandum

  28. Amendments to Aviation Act to be approved - Finnish Government

    21.11.2024 | The Government proposes that the President of the Republic approve on 22 November 2024 the amendments to the Aviation Act and to certain related acts.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/amendments-to-aviation-act-to-be-approved

  29. Government to boost export industry competitiveness by permanently halving fairway dues from 2025 - Finnish Government

    7.8.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft government proposal on the temporary halving of fairway dues in 2024–2027. The deadline for submitting comments is 1 September 2023. Alongside this, the Ministry is launching a project to amend the Act on Fairway Dues in order to make the halving of the fairway dues permanent.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-to-boost-export-industry-competitiveness-by-permanently-halving-fairway-dues-from-2025

  30. IMO takes step towards global measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships - Finnish Government

    7.10.2024 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) met in London between 30 September and 4 October 2024. The 82nd session of the Committee continued negotiations on global measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from marine transport. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications Minna Kivimäki attended the session on 30 September–2 October 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/imo-takes-step-towards-global-measures-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-ships

  31. Clocks go forward as summer time begins on Sunday 30 March - Finnish Government

    25.3.2025 | Winter time ends and clocks are changed to summer time on the night between Saturday and Sunday. Clocks will be changed forward by one hour this Sunday, 30 March 2025, at 3.00 in the morning.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/clocks-go-forward-as-summer-time-begins-on-sunday-30-march

  32. State Secretary Nykänen’s review of conditions for starting negotiations of the Finnish labour market model has been completed - Finnish Government

    22.3.2024 | As assigned by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, Mika Nykänen, State Secretary to the Minister of Employment, has met with the main labour market organisations and reviewed the conditions for starting bipartite negotiations on the Finnish labour market model. The organisations consider the preparation of a common agreement-based labour market model to be necessary. Some of the organisations, however, have preconditions for starting negotiations.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/state-secretary-nykanen-s-review-of-conditions-for-starting-negotiations-of-the-finnish-labour-market-model-has-been-completed

  33. 12th package of sanctions tightens foreign trade restrictions and introduces new measures to combat sanctions circumvention - Finnish Government

    18.12.2023 | The EU’s new restrictive measures against Russia include a ban on the import of diamonds, a tighter oil price cap and a broader scope of prohibitions on imports, exports and transit of goods. A new measure will require Russian-owned companies operating in the EU to provide notification of transfers of funds. Sanctions on individuals will be targeted at persons organising illegal elections in the territor...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/12th-package-of-sanctions-tightens-foreign-trade-restrictions-and-introduces-new-measures-to-combat-sanctions-circumvention

  34. Finnish Space Situational Awareness Centre to be established - Finnish Government

    10.10.2024 | The Government proposes funding for the establishment of the Finnish Space Situational Awareness Centre. Funding is proposed for the administrative branches of the Ministry of Transport and Communications, the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. The Ministry of Transport and Communications share of the funding amounts to EUR 411 000.  
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finnish-space-situational-awareness-centre-to-be-established

  35. Green Deal agreement on emission-free work sites has boosted efforts to phase out fossil fuels - Finnish Government

    15.1.2024 | The mid-term evaluation of the Green Deal on emission-free work sites shows that almost all of the interim targets of the agreement have been reached. Electrification of machinery is a key tool to completely phase out fossil fuels.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/green-deal-agreement-on-emission-free-work-sites-has-boosted-efforts-to-phase-out-fossil-fuels

  36. Ministerial working group: Emergency preparedness of ICT infrastructure to be enhanced - Finnish Government

    25.11.2022 | The coordination of emergency preparedness related to critical information and communications technology infrastructure will be assigned to the National Cyber Security Director. The Ministerial working group on developing the digital transformation, the data economy and public administration endorsed the matter on 25 November.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/ministerial-working-group-emergency-preparedness-of-ict-infrastructure-to-be-enhanced

  37. Permanent Secretary Kivimäki visits Brussels to influence EU processes - Finnish Government

    15.10.2024 | Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications Minna Kivimäki will visit Brussels on 16–18 October 2024 to influence various EU processes. During the visit, Kivimäki will meet European Commission representatives and Finnish MPEs.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/permanent-secretary-kivimaki-visits-brussels-to-influence-eu-processes

  38. Government proposal on common charger for electronic devices sent out for comments, aim is to make charging easier - Finnish Government

    22.8.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on the government proposal for amending the Act on Electronic Communication Services. The proposal would implement the amendments to the Radio Equipment Directive harmonising the charging of mobile phones and tablets, for example. The deadline for submitting comments is 29 September 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposal-on-common-charger-for-electronic-devices-sent-out-for-comments-aim-is-to-make-charging-easier

  39. Eriikka Koistinen to continue as Ministry of the Interior Director of Communications - Finnish Government

    13.9.2023 | On Wednesday 13 September, the Government appointed Eriikka Koistinen, Master of Social Sciences, as Director of Communications at the Ministry of the Interior from 18 September 2023 to 17 September 2028.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/eriikka-koistinen-to-continue-as-ministry-of-the-interior-director-of-communications

  40. Orpo's Government to have seven ministerial working groups - Finnish Government

    14.7.2023 | At its plenary session on Friday 14 July, the Government appointed ministerial working groups of Prime Minister Orpo's Government. The ministerial working groups were appointed for a sustainable welfare society; employment and entrepreneurship; clean energy, the environment and security of supply; internal security and administration of justice; children, youth and families; physically active lifestyles and functional capacity; and social transformation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/orpo-s-government-to-have-seven-ministerial-working-groups

  41. Minister Harakka: Investments in road management, eastern Finland and Helsinki - Finnish Government

    1.9.2022 | The Government has agreed on its budget proposal for 2023. The budget includes a set of measures to strengthen the vitality of eastern Finland. More than half of the measures are the responsibility of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. EUR 31 million will be allocated for improving the Karelia rail line in northern and southern Karelia and in Kymenlaakso. A EUR 13 million project to repair the railway bridge in Syrjäsalmi will also be implemented in 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-harakka-investments-in-road-management-eastern-finland-and-helsinki-1822561

  42. Minister Harakka: Investments in road management, eastern Finland and Helsinki - Finnish Government

    1.9.2022 | The Government has agreed on its budget proposal for 2023. The budget includes a set of measures to strengthen the vitality of eastern Finland. More than half of the measures are the responsibility of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. EUR 31 million will be allocated for improving the Karelia rail line in northern and southern Karelia and in Kymenlaakso. A EUR 13 million project to repair the railway bridge in Syrjäsalmi will also be implemented in 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-investments-in-road-management-eastern-finland-and-helsinki

  43. Finland submits its sixth reply to the European Commission regarding Sanoma Media Finland's complaint against the Finnish Broadcasting Company - Finnish Government

    15.9.2023 | On 12 September 2023, the state of Finland replied to the European Commission regarding the complaint against the Finnish Broadcasting Company, YLE, pursued by Sanoma Media Finland Ltd. Finland has requested a permission from the Commission to publish the reply. Due to EU legislation, correspondence with the Commission is, as a rule, confidential.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-submits-its-sixth-reply-to-the-european-commission-regarding-sanoma-media-finland-s-complaint-against-the-finnish-broadcasting-company

  44. EUR 277 million in EU funding available for improving digital connections - Finnish Government

    3.11.2022 | The European Union provides funding through the Connecting Europe Facility for projects that improve the digital infrastructure in the EU. In the current call for proposals, a total of EUR 277 million will be allocated for the purpose. Support is now available for 5G projects that improve the digital services on transport routes or develop the local public services, for example.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eur-277-million-in-eu-funding-available-for-improving-digital-connections

  45. Sustainability report: Sustainable development goals evident in strategies and everyday work - Finnish Government

    16.5.2024 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has published its third sustainability report. It contains information on the measures taken by the Ministry to promote the achievement of the UN’s Agenda 2030 Sustainable Development Goals in 2023. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/sustainability-report-sustainable-development-goals-evident-in-strategies-and-everyday-work

  46. Finland wins the European Road Safety Prize for outstanding progress in road safety - Finnish Government

    19.6.2024 | Finland has won the European Transport Safety Council’s (ETSC) Road Safety Prize for 2024. The prize was awarded for the long-term and effective road safety work and the comprehensive strategy and measures to improve the safety of all road users. This is the first time Finland receives the prize.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-wins-the-european-road-safety-prize-for-outstanding-progress-in-road-safety

  47. Lecture by Minister Elina Valtonen at the IISS in Singapore - Finnish Government

    29.10.2025 | As part of the lecture series "Raffles lecture" at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) in Singapore Minister Elina Valtonen delivered the following speech on 28th October 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/lecture-by-minister-elina-valtonen-at-the-iiss-in-singapore

  48. International Maritime Organization audits Finnish maritime administration - Finnish Government

    30.10.2024 | The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has audited more than half of its Member States. The IMO Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS) ensures that Member States fulfil their international obligations and develop their maritime administration. Finland's audit takes place between 28 October and 4 November 2024 in Helsinki.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/international-maritime-organization-audits-finnish-maritime-administration

  49. Ministerial working group: Reliability of central government premises in emergencies to be developed - Finnish Government

    24.1.2023 | The development of premises used by central government authorities is being continued. The aim is to increase the security and reliability of properties used by authorities.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/ministerial-working-group-reliability-of-central-government-premises-in-emergencies-to-be-developed

  50. More than EUR 13 million in EU funding sought for seven Finnish digital projects - Finnish Government

    30.1.2025 | Finnish operators apply for a total of EUR 13.76 million in funding from the European Commission’s Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for seven communications projects. In addition, four Swedish projects are partly placed in Finland. The Ministerial Finance Committee decided in favour of the applications on 30 January 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/more-than-eur-13-million-in-eu-funding-sought-for-seven-finnish-digital-projects

  51. Progress in implementation of the Digital Services Act: Government proposes an act on the supervision of online intermediary services - Finnish Government

    12.10.2023 | On 12 October 2023, the Government submitted to Parliament a government proposal for the national implementation of the EU Digital Services Act which aims to improve the transparency and safety of online intermediary services for users.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/progress-in-implementation-of-the-digital-services-act-government-proposes-an-act-on-the-supervision-of-online-intermediary-services

  52. EUR 277 million in EU funding available for improving digital connections - Finnish Government

    3.11.2022 | The European Union provides funding through the Connecting Europe Facility for projects that improve the digital infrastructure in the EU. In the current call for proposals, a total of EUR 277 million will be allocated for the purpose. Support is now available for 5G projects that improve the digital services on transport routes or develop the local public services, for example.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/eur-277-million-in-eu-funding-available-for-improving-digital-connections-1862232

  53. Amendments to the Act on Fairway Dues adopted - Finnish Government

    19.12.2024 | Fairway dues will be raised as of 1 January 2025. The dues were halved in 2015 under temporary legislation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/amendments-to-the-act-on-fairway-dues-adopted-

  54. Orpo's Government to have seven ministerial working groups - Finnish Government

    14.7.2023 | At its plenary session on Friday 14 July, the Government appointed ministerial working groups of Prime Minister Orpo's Government. The ministerial working groups were appointed for a sustainable welfare society; employment and entrepreneurship; clean energy, the environment and security of supply; internal security and administration of justice; children, youth and families; physically active lifestyles and functional capacity; and social transformation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/orpo-s-government-to-have-seven-ministerial-working-groups

  55. Finland to exert influence for greater EU-funded oil spill response capability in Baltic Sea - Finnish Government

    5.6.2024 | Press release by the Ministry of Transport and Communications, the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom and the Finnish Border Guard:
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-to-exert-influence-for-greater-eu-funded-oil-spill-response-capability-in-baltic-sea

  56. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses climate targets and insolvency law - Finnish Government

    29.11.2024 | At its meeting on Friday 29 November, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs received an update on the EU’s climate targets and outlined Finland’s positions on the Commission’s proposal for a directive to harmonise insolvency law.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-climate-targets-and-insolvency-law

  57. Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Municipal, Rural Affairs and Housing to visit Finland - Finnish Government

    1.3.2023 | Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Municipal, Rural Affairs and Housing Majid Al-Hogail visits Finland from 1 to 2 March.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/saudi-arabia-s-minister-of-municipal-rural-affairs-and-housing-to-visit-finland

  58. Proposal of the Ministry of the Interior to reduce reception allowance circulated for comments - Finnish Government

    19.2.2024 | The Ministry of the Interior has sent out for comments a government proposal that would provisionally amend the Act on the Reception of Persons Applying for International Protection and on the Identification of and Assistance to Victims of Trafficking in Human Beings. The deadline for submitting comments on the proposal is 13 March 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/proposal-of-the-ministry-of-the-interior-to-reduce-reception-allowance-circulated-for-comments

  59. Government proposes legislative amendments to specify the requirements of wellbeing services counties to purchase low-emission vehicles - Finnish Government

    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.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposes-legislative-amendments-to-specify-the-requirements-of-wellbeing-services-counties-to-purchase-low-emission-vehicles-1874318

  60. Amendments to the Aviation Act concerning air navigation obstacles and the use of drones - Finnish Government

    16.2.2023 | On 16 February 2023, the President of the Republic approved amendments to the Aviation Act, the Act on Transport Services and the Territorial Surveillance Act. In future, the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency can establish an airspace where unmanned aircraft, i.e. drones, could be operated in a more controlled manner with the support of different services. The permission process for air navigat...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/amendments-to-the-aviation-act-concerning-air-navigation-obstacles-and-the-use-of-drones-1943405