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22.9.2022 | On 22 September 2022, the Government submitted its proposal to Parliament for an act to ratify and enforce at national level the Convention on the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposes-the-establishment-of-international-organization-for-marine-aids-to-navigation-1833997
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3.2.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on draft amendments to the Government Decree on Radio Spectrum Usage and Frequency Allocation Plan (Spectrum Decree) by 24 February 2021. In part, the process is related to the amendments to the Act on Electronic Communication Services.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/comments-invited-on-amendments-to-spectrum-decree
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25.3.2021 | The Act on Strong Electronic Identification and Electronic Trust Services will be amended. The amendment will extend the maximum price regulation for the so-called chaining of electronic initial identification data by two years. For the next two years, the maximum price will remain the same as it is now, three cents.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/price-regulation-in-electronic-identification-continues-1263948
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23.3.2023 | On 23 March 2023, the President of the Republic approved the new Pilotage Act. The aim of the Act is to ensure maritime safety in Finnish waters.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/pilotage-act-reform-aims-to-ensure-maritime-safety-in-finnish-waters
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23.3.2023 | On 23 March 2023, the President of the Republic approved the new Pilotage Act. The aim of the Act is to ensure maritime safety in Finnish waters.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/pilotage-act-reform-aims-to-ensure-maritime-safety-in-finnish-waters
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13.12.2022 | How to reduce emissions from shipping? How to make the most of new technologies to make maritime transport safer? For Finland, solving these questions is crucial. And for this reason, Finland is seeking membership in the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for the 2024-2025 term.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-seeks-a-place-at-the-heart-of-imo-to-promote-sustainable-and-safe-shipping
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27.1.2023 | Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will lead a Team Finland delegation to visit South Korea on 29-31 January 2023 to promote exports. The business delegation has 20 members representing the 5G, 6G, quantum technology, space and satellite sectors.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-to-lead-a-team-finland-delegation-to-visit-south-korea
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18.1.2023 | On 18 January 2023, Minister of Transport and Communications of Finland Timo Harakka and Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine and Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the Finnish and Ukrainian Ministries on cooperation to promote digital resistance and transformation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-and-ukraine-agree-on-cooperation-to-promote-digitalisation-1921623
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27.1.2023 | Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will lead a Team Finland delegation to visit South Korea on 29-31 January 2023 to promote exports. The business delegation has 20 members representing the 5G, 6G, quantum technology, space and satellite sectors.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-harakka-to-lead-a-team-finland-delegation-to-visit-south-korea-1925112
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17.1.2023 | Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will attend the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on 17–19 January 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-harakka-to-attend-world-economic-forum-in-davos-1920684
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12.12.2022 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) will meet in London from 12 to 6 December 2022. The topics of the meeting include reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping and update of the initial IMO greenhouse gas strategy. The meeting will also discuss the regulation regarding discharge from sulphur oxide scrubbers, ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/imo-negotiations-on-tightening-the-targets-for-reducing-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-international-shipping-1891222
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26.4.2023 | On 25 April 2023, the EU Member States, the European Parliament and the European Commission reached a provisional agreement on the use of renewable and low-emission fuels in aviation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/provisional-agreement-in-the-eu-on-the-use-of-alternative-fuels-in-aviation-finland-s-priority-for-flexibility-included
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1.2.2021 | The working group's final report finds that the level of information security and data protection in sectors critical to society should be increased by means of additional resources and more effective cooperation. The working group would steer the level of information security by means of more detailed and targeted statutory requirements and obligations, the implementation of which would be actively monitored. The working group's report was published on 1 February 2021.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/final-report-of-the-working-group-a-well-functioning-digital-society-will-require-investments-in-information-security
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1.7.2021 | On 28 June 2021, the state of Finland received a permission to publish its whole reply to the European Commission on Sanoma Media Finland Ltd's complaint concerning the Finnish Broadcasting Company YLE. Until now, a summary of the reply has been made available to the public.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-publishes-its-reply-to-european-commission-on-sanoma-s-complaint-concerning-yle
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21.10.2022 | A steering group appointed by the Ministry of Transport and Communications will investigate the establishment of a national space situation centre. As society's functioning depends on the services provided by satellite systems, an ability to observe events in near space is needed.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/establishment-of-finland-s-national-space-situation-centre-investigated-1851418
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21.10.2022 | A steering group appointed by the Ministry of Transport and Communications will investigate the establishment of a national space situation centre. As society's functioning depends on the services provided by satellite systems, an ability to observe events in near space is needed.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/establishment-of-finland-s-national-space-situation-centre-investigated
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31.5.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on matters to be considered in the review of the licence terms for 2G networks. It is an interim review assessing the need to amend the licence terms.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/request-for-comments-review-of-2g-network-licence-terms
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24.11.2022 | The Minister of Agriculture and Forestry of Finland Antti Kurvinen gave a speech at the Finnish Nature Centre Haltia in Espoo, where high-level European decision-makers convened to explore solutions that forests can offer in the pursuit of good living environments.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/speech-by-minister-kurvinen-at-new-european-bauhaus-goes-into-the-woods-22-nov-2022
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3.2.2021 | On 3 February 2021, the Ministry of Transport and Communications sent a proposal for a government resolution on improving the effectiveness of digitalisation in the logistics sector. The draft resolution outlines the Government's measures concerning the digitalisation of logistics, which will implement the objectives of the Logistics Digitalisation Strategy published in October 2020.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-resolution-on-the-logistics-digitalisation-strategy-sent-out-for-statements-1256653
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24.11.2021 | The EU Competitiveness Council meeting in Brussels on 25−26 November will focus on the regulation of activities of the largest digital companies and improvements to safety of users of various online intermediation services. The agenda for space issues includes the financing of companies in the sector and the management of space transport.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/competitiveness-council-to-discuss-regulation-of-digital-giants-internet-user-safety-and-research-innovation-and-space-issues
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17.11.2022 | The proposed new act would set a maximum duration of four years for the permit-granting procedures related to large-scale projects on the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). The classification process for highways would also be simplified. The Government submitted its proposal to Parliament on 17 November 2021.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposes-a-maximum-duration-for-permit-granting-procedures-for-large-scale-ten-t-projects-and-a-streamlined-decision-making-proces-1877656
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30.11.2022 | On Tuesday 29 November, Minister-President of Flanders Jan Jambon made a working visit to Finland focusing on innovation, the green transition, foresight, academic cooperation, data and digitalisation, and trade and investment. As European innovation leaders, Finland and Flanders are at the forefront of research and technology.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-harakka-meets-with-minister-president-of-flanders-1883830
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22.12.2021 | The Government has issued a resolution on the adoption of the national emergency brake mechanism. In managing the COVID-19 epidemic, Finland has returned to extensive restrictions and recommendations which are guided by national legislation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/emergency-brake-to-be-introduced-to-tackle-covid-19-aiming-to-slow-down-the-spread-of-the-epidemic
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15.8.2021 | Due to the security situation in Afghanistan, the Finnish Embassy in Kabul can no longer conduct its activities. As a result, the Embassy will be closed until further notice on 16 August 2021. The diplomatic staff of the mission is being evacuated from the country.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/the-finnish-embassy-in-kabul-is-closed-for-the-time-being
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3.2.2021 | On 3 February 2021, the Ministry of Transport and Communications sent a proposal for a government resolution on improving the effectiveness of digitalisation in the logistics sector. The draft resolution outlines the Government's measures concerning the digitalisation of logistics, which will implement the objectives of the Logistics Digitalisation Strategy published in October 2020.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-resolution-on-the-logistics-digitalisation-strategy-sent-out-for-statements
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Aalto University study: Joint efforts needed to improve electric scooter safety - Finnish Government
17.11.2022 | Aalto University has published a study on the use and safety of electric scooters in Helsinki. The research project on the use of electric scooters looked into how cities are continuously changing. It was funded by the Ministry of Transport and Communications, City of Helsinki and three companies offering electric scooter rentals, Voi, TIER and Lime.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/aalto-university-study-joint-efforts-needed-to-improve-electric-scooter-safety -
3.2.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on draft amendments to the Government Decree on Radio Spectrum Usage and Frequency Allocation Plan (Spectrum Decree) by 24 February 2021. In part, the process is related to the amendments to the Act on Electronic Communication Services.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/comments-invited-on-amendments-to-spectrum-decree-1255274
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25.3.2021 | The Act on Strong Electronic Identification and Electronic Trust Services will be amended. The amendment will extend the maximum price regulation for the so-called chaining of electronic initial identification data by two years. For the next two years, the maximum price will remain the same as it is now, three cents.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/price-regulation-in-electronic-identification-continues
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25.2.2022 | The European Union has reacted in a swift, strong and unified manner to the military action taken by Russian in Ukraine on Thursday 24 February. On the same, a special meeting of the European Council agreed on further restrictive measures that will have massive and severe consequences for Russia. At the start of the meeting, the EU leaders spoke remotely with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-leaders-agree-on-new-sanctions-against-russia
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16.10.2023 | The EU ministers responsible for the environment and climate change issues will meet in Luxembourg on 16 October to discuss the EU’s objectives for the negotiations at the UN Climate Change Conference to be held in Dubai. The conclusions to be adopted by the Environment Council will constitute the EU’s objective for the Climate Change Conference. Finland’s representative at the Environment Council will be Minister of Climate and the Environment Kai Mykkänen.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/environment-council-to-discuss-un-climate-change-conference-urban-wastewater-treatment-directive-and-co2-emission-standards-for-heavy-duty-vehicles
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9.9.2021 | The budget proposal of Prime Minister Sanna Marin’s Government for 2022 builds sustainable growth for the future in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. The budget proposal aims to support post-pandemic recovery, accelerate investments, enable environmentally sustainable growth and increase the availability of skilled labour. The goal is to safeguard people’s wellbeing and to ensure favourable conditions for sustainable economic growth in the long term.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/government-budget-proposal-to-build-sustainable-growth-for-the-future
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7.4.2022 | An open and non-discriminatory workplace is in everyone’s interest: Finland needs more talent, and diverse teams strengthen the growth of companies and increase Finland’s attractiveness as a destination for investments. The guide and IMAGO coaching services targeted at companies, which are both part of the working life diversity programme, provide work communities practical advice on how to create and manage workplaces that are diverse, inclusive and accepting of all.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/working-life-diversity-guide-and-company-coaching-to-help-create-diverse-work-communities-
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8.4.2021 | On 8 April 2021, the Finnish Government issued a decree amending the radio spectrum usage and frequency allocation plan (Spectrum Decree). The decree will enter into force on 9 April 2021.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/amendments-to-government-decree-on-radio-spectrum-usage-and-frequency-allocation-plan-1265386
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30.11.2022 | On Tuesday 29 November, Minister-President of Flanders Jan Jambon made a working visit to Finland focusing on innovation, the green transition, foresight, academic cooperation, data and digitalisation, and trade and investment. As European innovation leaders, Finland and Flanders are at the forefront of research and technology.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-meets-with-minister-president-of-flanders
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15.6.2021 | The Real Time Economy project will create the conditions for companies to move to real-time economy. Invoices and receipts will be electronic, for example, and business information will be automatically transferred between different systems. Up-to-date information and its automated processing will increase productivity in both companies and public administration.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/new-project-to-help-companies-digitalise-their-financial-administration
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25.11.2021 | The Government proposes that the temporary provisions of the Communicable Diseases Act be extended until the end of June 2022. These temporary provisions have to do with health-secure entry into the country, the Koronavilkku mobile application, restrictions on premises and activities to prevent the spread of infections, and COVID-19 passports, among other matters.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/government-proposes-to-continue-temporary-amendments-to-communicable-diseases-act-until-end-of-june-2022
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9.6.2023 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment publishes outlook reports on the current and future situation of specific sectors. On 9 June 2023, we published an outlook report for the food and mining sectors, in which we address the factors and trends shaping the development of these sectors.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/the-2023-outlook-reports-for-the-food-and-mining-sectors-published
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21.10.2021 | On 21 October 2021, the Government approved the EU regional and structural policy programme, Innovation and Skills in Finland 2021−2027, and decided to submit it to the European Commission. The programme supports industrial, energy, climate, innovation, education and employment policies as well as the work against exclusion and poverty.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/innovation-and-skills-in-finland-2021-2027-promotes-regional-vitality-employment-and-wellbeing
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8.12.2022 | On 8 December 2022, the Government proposed that the President of the Republic approve the amendments, which have been passed by Parliament, to the Act on Purchase and Conversion Subsidies for Low-emission Vehicles. The President of the Republic is to approve the bill on 9 December 2022.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/changes-to-application-periods-in-the-purchase-subsidy-scheme-for-low-emission-vehicles-1891843
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31.3.2022 | Extensive legislative amendments related to market surveillance will enter into force in April. The amendments will modernise market surveillance to correspond to the changes in the operating environment of companies, such as more complex supply chains and online sales. The reform will update market surveillance to comply with the EU Market Surveillance Regulation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/market-surveillance-to-be-reformed-and-harmonised