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12.10.2021 | In April 2021, the Government adopted the National Transport System Plan for 2021-2032. Parliament has taken a stand on the Plan.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/progress-achieved-in-the-implementation-of-the-national-transport-system-plan-financing-arrangements-needed-1540333
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5.2.2021 | On 4 February 2021, the Ministry of Transport and Communications appointed an interministerial steering group on fossil-free transport. The steering group has representatives from the Ministry of Transport and Communications, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, the Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Finance. The group is tasked to promote the implementation of the Government Resolution on the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from domestic transport.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/steering-group-on-fossil-free-transport-started-its-work
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3.6.2021 | The Transport Ministers of the European Union met in Luxembourg on 3 June 2021. In the meeting, Finland was represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-transport-ministers-discussed-sustainable-mobility-and-single-european-sky
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13.4.2022 | The Government issued a decree on the enforcement of social legislation on road transport and division of responsibilities between different authorities on 13 April 2022. The decree entered into force on 18 April 2022. The decree harmonises the enforcement of social legislation on road transport with the EU legislation and strengthens the division of responsibilities between different authorities.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/reforms-concerning-enforcement-of-social-legislation-on-heavy-professional-road-transport-and-division-of-responsibilities-between-authorities
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2.6.2021 | The transport and telecommunications ministers of the European Union will meet in Luxembourg on 3-4 June 2021. In the meeting, Finland will be represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-attends-a-meeting-of-the-eu-transport-and-telecommunications-council
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16.12.2021 | The Finnish Government and other operators are applying for a total of EUR 185 million in financial support for 22 transport projects from the EU's Connecting Europe Facility (CEF). Half of these are the Government's projects, and half are projects of other operators. The Ministerial Finance Committee approved the applications on 16 December 2021.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-applies-for-funding-from-the-eu-s-connecting-europe-facility-for-several-transport-projects
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13.4.2022 | The Government issued a decree on the enforcement of social legislation on road transport and division of responsibilities between different authorities on 13 April 2022. The decree entered into force on 18 April 2022. The decree harmonises the enforcement of social legislation on road transport with the EU legislation and strengthens the division of responsibilities between different authorities.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/reforms-concerning-enforcement-of-social-legislation-on-heavy-professional-road-transport-and-division-of-responsibilities-between-authorities-1728242
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15.9.2021 | How much does teleworking reduce emissions from transport? What about transport services or combined transport? Three studies provide new information on ways to reduce emissions.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/new-information-on-the-impacts-of-teleworking-and-new-transport-services-on-greenhouse-gas-emissions-1510312
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21.9.2021 | The Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the EU will organise informal meetings of energy and transport ministers in Kranj on 22–23 September 2021. At the meeting of energy ministers, Finland will be represented by Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä and Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka at the meeting of transport ministers.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/energy-and-transport-ministers-to-attend-eu-meetings-in-slovenia-on-22-23-september
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12.10.2021 | In April 2021, the Government adopted the National Transport System Plan for 2021-2032. Parliament has taken a stand on the Plan.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/progress-achieved-in-the-implementation-of-the-national-transport-system-plan-financing-arrangements-needed
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21.12.2021 | New Unit Directors, the Director of Strategic Affairs and the Director of Legal Affairs will take up their duties on 1 February 2022. At the same time, the Ministry's reformed organisation will come into force.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/directors-at-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-for-the-three-year-period-starting-in-february-2022
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22.4.2021 | On 22 April 2021, the Government appointed Minna Kivimäki, Master of Laws, as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minna-kivimaki-appointed-permanent-secretary-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-1268261
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15.9.2021 | How much does teleworking reduce emissions from transport? What about transport services or combined transport? Three studies provide new information on ways to reduce emissions.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/new-information-on-the-impacts-of-teleworking-and-new-transport-services-on-greenhouse-gas-emissions
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2.2.2023 | On 2 February 2023, the Government proposed that the President of the Republic adopt the Act on permit-granting procedures and other administrative procedures for certain projects on the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) that would implement the so-called Smart TEN-T Directive. In addition, the Government proposed amendments to be adopted on the Act on the Transport System and Highways as w...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/decision-making-on-highway-classification-to-be-streamlined-and-provisions-to-be-laid-down-on-maximum-duration-for-permit-granting-procedures-for-large-ten-t-transport-network-projects
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21.12.2021 | New Unit Directors, the Director of Strategic Affairs and the Director of Legal Affairs will take up their duties on 1 February 2022. At the same time, the Ministry's reformed organisation will come into force.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/directors-at-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-for-the-three-year-period-starting-in-february-2022-1629275
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27.5.2021 | The Government has on 27 May 2021 outlined measures aimed at more efficient, safer and climate-friendly transport in its resolution on the digitalisation of logistics. The goal is also to promote the industry's digital know-how and ensure a level playing field.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-resolution-digitalisation-of-logistics-brings-improved-efficiency-and-sustainability-in-transport
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26.4.2021 | On 26 April 2021, Finland's Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka and Estonia's Minister of Economic Affairs and Infrastructure Taavi Aas signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation between the two countries in the transport sector.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-and-estonia-signed-a-memorandum-of-understanding-on-cooperation-in-the-transport-sector
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22.4.2021 | On 22 April 2021, the Government appointed Minna Kivimäki, Master of Laws, as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minna-kivimaki-appointed-permanent-secretary-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications
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14.7.2021 | Finland supports systematic measures for achieving climate neutrality in the European Union by 2050. Transport will play an important role in achieving this goal. Published on 14 July 2021, the Commission proposal on climate action covers road traffic, maritime transport and aviation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-harakka-eu-measures-to-reduce-transport-emissions-must-be-effective-and-fair-1440227
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27.5.2021 | The Government has on 27 May 2021 outlined measures aimed at more efficient, safer and climate-friendly transport in its resolution on the digitalisation of logistics. The goal is also to promote the industry's digital know-how and ensure a level playing field.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-resolution-digitalisation-of-logistics-brings-improved-efficiency-and-sustainability-in-transport-1342389
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18.3.2021 | On 18 March the Ministry of Transport and Communications published a draft summary of opinions on the national transport system plan for 2021-2032 and an assessment of its impacts.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/summary-of-opinions-national-transport-system-plan-ensures-long-term-progress
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18.3.2021 | On 18 March the Ministry of Transport and Communications published a draft summary of opinions on the national transport system plan for 2021-2032 and an assessment of its impacts.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/summary-of-opinions-national-transport-system-plan-ensures-long-term-progress-1263009
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26.4.2021 | On 26 April 2021, Finland's Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka and Estonia's Minister of Economic Affairs and Infrastructure Taavi Aas signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation between the two countries in the transport sector.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-and-estonia-signed-a-memorandum-of-understanding-on-cooperation-in-the-transport-sector-1268697
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5.5.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has, on 4 May 2021, invited comments about a draft government resolution on the promotion of transport automation. The resolution applies to all modes of transport. It opens up the current state of the development of automation and outlines the possible directions this development may take.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/transport-automation-benefits-all-of-society-draft-resolution-sent-out-for-comments-1291834
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2.2.2023 | On 2 February 2023, the Government proposed that the President of the Republic adopt the Act on permit-granting procedures and other administrative procedures for certain projects on the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) that would implement the so-called Smart TEN-T Directive. In addition, the Government proposed amendments to be adopted on the Act on the Transport System and Highways as w...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/decision-making-on-highway-classification-to-be-streamlined-and-provisions-to-be-laid-down-on-maximum-duration-for-permit-granting-procedures-1928110
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31.7.2026 | The Finnish Environment Institute and the Finnish Navy removed oil from the wreck of the coastal defence ship Ilmarinen between 14 and 24 July 2026. In addition, the Finnish Border Guard, which was prepared for environmental response operations, and the Diving Medical Center participated in the operation. Over the course of two weeks, approximately 60,000 litres of oil was recovered from the vessel’s fuel tanks, but the wreck could not be completely emptied yet.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/60-000-litres-of-oil-removed-from-wreck-of-coastal-defence-ship-ilmarinen
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15.7.2021 | Finland's EU funding applications have been successful. A total of EUR 10.9m in Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) funding was granted by the EU for three transport projects.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-receives-eur-10-9m-from-the-eu-s-cef-for-transport-project-planning-1443493
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14.7.2021 | Finland supports systematic measures for achieving climate neutrality in the European Union by 2050. Transport will play an important role in achieving this goal. Published on 14 July 2021, the Commission proposal on climate action covers road traffic, maritime transport and aviation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-eu-measures-to-reduce-transport-emissions-must-be-effective-and-fair
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5.5.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has, on 4 May 2021, invited comments about a draft government resolution on the promotion of transport automation. The resolution applies to all modes of transport. It opens up the current state of the development of automation and outlines the possible directions this development may take.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/transport-automation-benefits-all-of-society-draft-resolution-sent-out-for-comments
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15.7.2021 | Finland's EU funding applications have been successful. A total of EUR 10.9m in Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) funding was granted by the EU for three transport projects.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-receives-eur-10.9m-from-the-eu-s-cef-for-transport-project-planning
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13.8.2021 | A cross-sectoral working group of public officials of the Ministry of Transport and Communications is drafting a memorandum on the implementation of an emissions trading scheme for the national road transport sector. On 12 August 2021, the group organised a consultation event to support the preparations. The participants included representatives from universities, organisations, and businesses in the sector.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/preparations-for-emissions-trading-scheme-for-national-road-transport-sector-continue-stakeholder-consultation-in-august-1470123
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25.2.2021 | The Government has decided how Finland will apply the EU Regulation on the extension of derogations in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-decided-not-to-apply-certain-exemptions-from-road-transport-rules-1259399
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25.2.2021 | The Government has decided how Finland will apply the EU Regulation on the extension of derogations in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-decided-not-to-apply-certain-exemptions-from-road-transport-rules
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3.2.2022 | In November 2021, the European Commission issued a proposal for a Regulation on measures against transport operators. The aim is to prevent trafficking in persons or smuggling of migrants into the territory of the European Union. On 3 February 2022, the Government submitted a communication on a European Union matter, or Union communication, concerning the proposal for a Regulation to Parliament.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/the-eu-aims-to-tackle-trafficking-in-persons-and-smuggling-of-migrants-more-effectively-through-a-regulation-on-transport-operators-1656808
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20.1.2022 | On 20 January 2022, the Saimaa Canal Commission granted a permit to the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency for construction in the Saimaa Canal lease area. The Commission, which coordinates the positions of the Finnish authorities, considers that the development projects of the Saimaa Canal meet the obligations of the Saimaa Canal lease agreement. The projects are needed to develop the Canal and organise its vessel traffic.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/saimaa-canal-commission-grants-a-permit-to-transport-infrastructure-agency-for-construction-in-the-saimaa-canal-lease-area-1637370
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13.8.2021 | A cross-sectoral working group of public officials of the Ministry of Transport and Communications is drafting a memorandum on the implementation of an emissions trading scheme for the national road transport sector. On 12 August 2021, the group organised a consultation event to support the preparations. The participants included representatives from universities, organisations, and businesses in the sector.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/preparations-for-emissions-trading-scheme-for-national-road-transport-sector-continue-stakeholder-consultation-in-august
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30.9.2021 | The Government submitted four Union communications to Parliament on 30 September 2021 concerning legislative proposals for transport. These communications address the tightening of CO2 emission limits for motor vehicles, development of a distribution infrastructure for alternative fuels, and an increase in the use of alternative fuels in aviation and maritime transport.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-submits-four-union-communications-to-parliament-outlining-positions-on-eu-climate-initiatives-for-transport-1537752
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20.1.2022 | On 20 January 2022, the Saimaa Canal Commission granted a permit to the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency for construction in the Saimaa Canal lease area. The Commission, which coordinates the positions of the Finnish authorities, considers that the development projects of the Saimaa Canal meet the obligations of the Saimaa Canal lease agreement. The projects are needed to develop the Canal and organise its vessel traffic.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/saimaa-canal-commission-grants-a-permit-to-transport-infrastructure-agency-for-construction-in-the-saimaa-canal-lease-area
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24.3.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has launched a legislative project with the aim of amending the Driving Licence Act. The project was motivated by a need to improve road safety, especially for young drivers.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministry-of-transport-and-communications-to-draft-an-amendment-to-the-driving-licence-act
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30.9.2021 | The Government submitted four Union communications to Parliament on 30 September 2021 concerning legislative proposals for transport. These communications address the tightening of CO2 emission limits for motor vehicles, development of a distribution infrastructure for alternative fuels, and an increase in the use of alternative fuels in aviation and maritime transport.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-submits-four-union-communications-to-parliament-outlining-positions-on-eu-climate-initiatives-for-transport
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24.3.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has launched a legislative project with the aim of amending the Driving Licence Act. The project was motivated by a need to improve road safety, especially for young drivers.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/ministry-of-transport-and-communications-to-draft-an-amendment-to-the-driving-licence-act-1263497
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3.2.2022 | In November 2021, the European Commission issued a proposal for a Regulation on measures against transport operators. The aim is to prevent trafficking in persons or smuggling of migrants into the territory of the European Union. On 3 February 2022, the Government submitted a communication on a European Union matter, or Union communication, concerning the proposal for a Regulation to Parliament.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/the-eu-aims-to-tackle-trafficking-in-persons-and-smuggling-of-migrants-more-effectively-through-a-regulation-on-transport-operators
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21.1.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft National Transport System Plan for 2021-2032 and its impact assessment. The deadline for submitting comments is 23 February 2021.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/comments-invited-on-the-national-transport-system-plan-and-its-impact-assessment
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29.7.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications will hold a stakeholder event on the preparation of the Transport Safety Strategy on Tuesday 10 August 2021 at 13-15. The event is by invitation, but anyone interested can watch it live. Participants other than invited guests will also have the opportunity to present comments and ask questions during the event.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/get-involved-and-have-your-say-stakeholder-event-on-transport-safety-strategy-to-be-held-as-webcast
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21.1.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft National Transport System Plan for 2021-2032 and its impact assessment. The deadline for submitting comments is 23 February 2021.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/comments-invited-on-the-national-transport-system-plan-and-its-impact-assessment-1252510
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27.10.2021 | A legislative amendment is proposed that would allow cable ferries to be increasingly controlled by means of a virtual guiding cable instead of a physical cable. The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the matter by 24 November 2021.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/comments-requested-on-authorising-the-transport-and-communications-agency-to-issue-orders-regarding-virtual-cables-on-cable-ferries-1556768
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6.5.2021 | On 6 May 2021, the Finnish Government made a resolution on reducing domestic transport-related greenhouse gas emissions, i.e. the roadmap for fossil-free transport. The three-stage plan aims to halve transport-related emissions by 2030.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-decided-on-means-of-reducing-emissions-from-road-transport-emissions-to-be-halved-by-2030-1295318
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14.4.2021 | How can the United States transition to fossil fuel-free transport? What can the US learn from the climate solutions proposed by the Nordic countries and in which areas can we work more together? These issues will be discussed at a climate webinar between the US and the Nordic countries on 15 April 2021. Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will speak at the event.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-takes-part-in-a-us-nordic-webinar-on-fossil-fuel-free-transport
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14.4.2021 | How can the United States transition to fossil fuel-free transport? What can the US learn from the climate solutions proposed by the Nordic countries and in which areas can we work more together? These issues will be discussed at a climate webinar between the US and the Nordic countries on 15 April 2021. Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will speak at the event.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-harakka-takes-part-in-a-us-nordic-webinar-on-fossil-fuel-free-transport-1266608
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16.2.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications appoints an intersectoral working group of public officials to assess and make preparations for an emissions trading scheme in the national road transport sector. The work is part of the preparations for the Roadmap for fossil-free transport.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/working-group-to-assess-the-implementation-of-emissions-trading-scheme-in-national-road-transport
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29.7.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications will hold a stakeholder event on the preparation of the Transport Safety Strategy on Tuesday 10 August 2021 at 13-15. The event is by invitation, but anyone interested can watch it live. Participants other than invited guests will also have the opportunity to present comments and ask questions during the event.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/get-involved-and-have-your-say-stakeholder-event-on-transport-safety-strategy-to-be-held-as-webcast-1454271
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7.10.2021 | The Government of Finland has outlined its positions on the legislative proposals of the EU Commission aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from road, maritime and air transport.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-on-eu-climate-package-emissions-reductions-in-transport-necessary-attention-must-be-paid-to-costs
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27.10.2021 | A legislative amendment is proposed that would allow cable ferries to be increasingly controlled by means of a virtual guiding cable instead of a physical cable. The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the matter by 24 November 2021.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/comments-requested-on-authorising-the-transport-and-communications-agency-to-issue-orders-regarding-virtual-cables-on-cable-ferries
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16.2.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications appoints an intersectoral working group of public officials to assess and make preparations for an emissions trading scheme in the national road transport sector. The work is part of the preparations for the Roadmap for fossil-free transport.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/working-group-to-assess-the-implementation-of-emissions-trading-scheme-in-national-road-transport-1258618
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3.3.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has appointed an cross-sectoral working group of public officials to prepare for and assess the implementation of an emissions trading scheme for the national road transport sector. The work is part of the process to prepare the Roadmap to fossil-free transport.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/preparation-of-emissions-trading-in-the-national-road-transport-sector-starts-working-group-appointed
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7.10.2021 | The Government of Finland has outlined its positions on the legislative proposals of the EU Commission aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from road, maritime and air transport.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-harakka-on-eu-climate-package-emissions-reductions-in-transport-necessary-attention-must-be-paid-to-costs-1539860
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6.5.2021 | On 6 May 2021, the Finnish Government made a resolution on reducing domestic transport-related greenhouse gas emissions, i.e. the roadmap for fossil-free transport. The three-stage plan aims to halve transport-related emissions by 2030.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-decided-on-means-of-reducing-emissions-from-road-transport-emissions-to-be-halved-by-2030
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12.5.2021 | On 12 May, the Government approved the General Government Fiscal Plan for 2022-2025. The Plan includes the decision on spending limits for central government finances.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/appropriations-in-the-general-government-fiscal-plan-for-the-administrative-branch-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-1309766
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12.5.2021 | On 12 May, the Government approved the General Government Fiscal Plan for 2022-2025. The Plan includes the decision on spending limits for central government finances.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/appropriations-in-the-general-government-fiscal-plan-for-the-administrative-branch-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications
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3.3.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has appointed an cross-sectoral working group of public officials to prepare for and assess the implementation of an emissions trading scheme for the national road transport sector. The work is part of the process to prepare the Roadmap to fossil-free transport.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/preparation-of-emissions-trading-in-the-national-road-transport-sector-starts-working-group-appointed-1262244