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8.3.2024 | On 8 March 2024, the Prime Minister’s Office set up a project to develop an operating model for government security management. As part of the project, a sub-group was established for preparing a revision of the Cyber Security Strategy.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-s-cyber-security-strategy-to-be-revised-under-the-leadership-of-the-national-cyber-security-director
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23.6.2021 | The validity of seafarers' certificates of competency will be extended due to the effects of the COVID-19 epidemic. The derogation permitting a special dispensation from certificates of proficiency required on a vessel will also be extended.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/validity-of-seafarers-certificates-of-competency-and-the-preparedness-obligation-for-passenger-traffic-to-be-extended-1415495
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24.6.2021 | In accordance with the Government Programme, the Ministry of Transport and Communications is preparing amendments to the Postal Act and changes to the newspaper delivery support.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/schedule-for-amending-the-postal-act-and-preparing-the-newspaper-delivery-support-to-be-specified-1415550
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25.2.2021 | On 25 February, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal for the first supplementary budget for 2021. The Government proposes additional funding of EUR 23.2 million to the administrative branch of the Ministry of Transport and Communications to support the operation of cargo and passenger shipping companies.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/the-government-proposes-additional-appropriation-to-assist-shipping-1259809
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14.12.2023 | The Government proposes that the President of the Republic approve the act amending the Act on Fixed-Term Subsidies for Purchasing and Converting Vehicles to Use Alternative Fuels or Propulsion Systems.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposes-that-amendments-to-purchase-subsidies-be-approved
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5.5.2022 | In 2021, the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic weakened the ability of state-owned companies to generate revenue, while the State continued to provide financial support to the transport sector. The State received EUR 2.1 (0.9) billion in revenue from its shareholdings, with the value of the portfolio totalling approximately EUR 47 (47) billion. In this year’s report on its annual accounts, the State has now also begun reporting on the attainment of sustainability objectives in its portfolio.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/report-on-state-corporate-holdings-2021-published-in-english-shareholdings-generate-eur-2.1-billion-in-revenue-state-now-monitoring-overall-emissions
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12.5.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications will start preparations for the designation of the National Cyber Security Centre operating under the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency as Finland's National Coordination Centre in the EU for cyber security matters. The new role would provide the Cyber Security Centre with more opportunities to support the information security sector in Finland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/national-cyber-security-centre-to-be-designated-as-finland-s-national-coordination-centre-in-the-eu-for-cyber-security-matters
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16.11.2023 | On 16 November 2023, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal to amend the Vessel Traffic Service Act, the Ship Safety Control Act and the Act on the Enforcement of a Fine.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/amendments-responding-to-international-regulatory-developments-proposed-to-vessel-traffic-service-act
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3.6.2021 | Finland proposes to the European Commission that the documents on Sanoma Media Finland's complaint concerning the Finnish Broadcasting Company YLE be published. Finland's letter to the Commission states that making the complaint documents public be in the interest of the general public. The letter refers to the importance of transparency for public debate. Due to EU legislation, correspondence with the Commission is, in principle, confidential.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-proposes-to-european-commission-that-documents-on-sanoma-s-complaint-concerning-yle-be-published-1369315
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20.3.2023 | Permanent Secretary Minna Kivimäki will visit Brussels on 20-22 March 2023 to exert influence on EU decision-making. She will meet, among others, representatives of the European Commission. Items on the agenda include topical and future transport and communications initiatives and projects.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/permanent-secretary-minna-kivimaki-to-exert-influence-on-eu-decision-making-during-visit-to-brussels-1947832
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29.6.2023 | On 29 June 2023, the Government submitted to Parliament a Union communication on the Commission's proposal for a directive concerning the carbon dioxide emission classes of heavy-duty vehicles with trailers. The proposal aims to accelerate the reduction of emissions from heavy-duty vehicles and the achievement of the Union's climate policy objectives.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-outlines-its-position-on-amendments-to-eurovignette-directive-proposal-has-no-immediate-impacts-on-finland
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8.3.2024 | The Finnish Government will draw up a national security strategy as part of the development of an operating model for the management of national security at the Government level. The strategy aims to identify and assess the most serious threats against Finland in more efficient and extensive ways through cooperation across administrative boundaries.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finnish-government-to-draw-up-national-security-strategy
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21.4.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has called for comments on a proposal to amend the Act on Transport Services. The amendment will enable a continuation of the advance booking service for border traffic at Vaalimaa in south-eastern Finland, and enlargement of the service to include other road border crossing points between Finland and Russia.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/continuation-of-border-traffic-advance-booking-service-planned-1267994
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21.4.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has called for comments on a proposal to amend the Act on Transport Services. The amendment will enable a continuation of the advance booking service for border traffic at Vaalimaa in south-eastern Finland, and enlargement of the service to include other road border crossing points between Finland and Russia.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/continuation-of-border-traffic-advance-booking-service-planned
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24.6.2021 | In accordance with the Government Programme, the Ministry of Transport and Communications is preparing amendments to the Postal Act and changes to the newspaper delivery support.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/schedule-for-amending-the-postal-act-and-preparing-the-newspaper-delivery-support-to-be-specified
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13.6.2024 | The State and the shareholder municipalities of West Railway Ltd – Turku, Espoo, Salo, Lohja, Vihti and Kirkkonummi – have been negotiating on the terms and conditions of the pre-agreement which will enable the transition to the construction phase of the West Railway. Helsinki, which was involved in the planning phase of the project, will not take part in funding the construction phase.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/the-shareholders-of-west-railway-ltd-reach-a-preliminary-understanding-on-the-terms-and-conditions-of-the-pre-agreement-on-the-construction-phase
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30.9.2021 | Finland has sent a supplementary reply to the European Commission on a complaint submitted by Sanoma Media Finland Ltd concerning state aid for the Finnish Broadcasting Company, YLE. The first reply was sent to the Commission on 21 June 2021.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-supplements-its-reply-on-sanoma-s-complaint-concerning-yle
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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/-/amendments-to-government-decree-on-radio-spectrum-usage-and-frequency-allocation-plan
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6.10.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on a legislative proposal to amend the Driving Licence Act. The deadline for comments is 17 November 2021.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/comments-invited-on-proposals-for-amendments-to-the-driving-licence-act
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30.6.2022 | On 30 June 2022, the Government submitted its national climate and energy strategy to Parliament as a report. The strategy is a comprehensive action plan for the medium term, which Finland will use to meet the EU’s obligations for 2030 and to achieve the national climate target for 2035. The strategy covers all greenhouse gas emissions in the emissions trading, effort sharing and land use sectors as well as the carbon sinks of land use and other sectors.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-sends-climate-and-energy-strategy-to-parliament-action-plan-to-help-finland-achieve-carbon-neutrality-by-2035