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  1. 24.3.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has sent a memorandum concerning the retention of electronic communication traffic data to be circulated for statements. The Ministry uses the memorandum to collect opinions on whether the Finnish regulation needs to be changed.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/memorandum-on-the-retention-of-electronic-communication-traffic-data-submitted-for-statements
  2. 25.8.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has appointed a Logistics Digitalisation Forum with representatives from the authorities and Ministry stakeholders for a period from 2021 to 2023. The aim of the Forum is to ensure Finland's top position in the digitalisation of the logistics sector. The Forum is a key measure in the resolution on digitalisation of logistics approved by the Government on 27 May 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/logistics-digitalisation-forum-to-ensure-finland-s-top-position-in-the-digitalisation-of-the-logistics-sector-1491836
  3. 21.4.2021 | How can we together make Finland's road infrastructure safer and more functional for pedestrians and cyclists? What kinds of successes have there been around Finland?
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/walking-and-cycling-in-finland-forum-to-be-organised-on-11-may-2021-towards-better-roads-1293121
  4. 28.1.2021 | The Government proposes modifications to the Private Roads Act and the Pilotage Act to introduce more flexibility. The modifications would facilitate easier remote participation in the meetings of road maintenance associations. In addition, the validity period of personal pilotage permits could be extended during the Covid-19 pandemic, and new personal permits could be granted on terms that differ from those applied under normal conditions.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/more-flexibility-for-meetings-of-road-maintenance-associations-and-pilotage-permit-procedures-1252939
  5. 29.6.2021 | Amendsments to maritime environmental legislation will tighten the rules governing waste treatment in ports. The Government issued a Decree on 29 June amending the Government Decree on Environmental Protection in Maritime Transport. The amended Decree will take effect on 1 July 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/amendments-to-government-decree-improve-efficiency-of-waste-management-in-ports-1422003
  6. 5.8.2021 | On 5 August 2021, the Government appointed Olli-Pekka Rantala, Master of Social Sciences, as Director of the Services Department and Laura Eiro, Master of Laws, as Director of the Data Department at the Ministry of Transport and Communications. The appointments will be for a period from 1 September 2021 to 31 August 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/olli-pekka-rantala-to-continue-as-director-general-of-the-services-department-laura-eiro-to-be-appointed-as-director-general-of-the-data-department
  7. 7.7.2021 | Night-time and local speed limits for electric scooters will enter info force in Helsinki as all three electric scooter operators agreed on ways to promote traffic safety in their meeting with Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka on Wednesday 7 July 2021. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/preparations-to-begin-on-speed-limits-minister-harakka-meets-representatives-of-electric-scooter-companies-1435517
  8. 27.2.2022 | Decision-making by EU countries concerning closing their airspace to Russian air traffic is progressing. Finland is preparing to act according to the policies agreed in the EU. We will make further announcements as soon as more information on the matter is available.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-decision-making-on-closing-its-airspace-to-russian-air-traffic-progresses
  9. 18.6.2021 | Although more than half of the European population is women, only 18% of them work in the ICT sector. Similarly, only 24 out of every 1000 female tertiary graduates have studied an ICT related subject, says the European Commission's study.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/moninaisempi-digitalisaatio-ict-needs-diverse-competencies-and-diverse-people
  10. 17.6.2021 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has adopted a global short-term emission reduction measure. The decision is insufficient for any clear reduction of emissions in line with IMO targets. Finland joined the other EU Member States in opposing the inadequate level of carbon intensity cuts at a session that concluded on 17 June.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/imo-agrees-weak-solution-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-shipping-1426612
  11. 8.4.2021 | The European Commission has adopted a proposal for a Regulation that would prolong the current roaming rules for ten years until summer 2032. The proposal puts forward a reduction in maximum wholesale charges in 2022 and 2025. The Government submitted a letter to Parliament concerning the Commission proposal on 8 April 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-supports-continuation-of-roaming-regulation-1265935
  12. 21.4.2021 | How can we together make Finland's road infrastructure safer and more functional for pedestrians and cyclists? What kinds of successes have there been around Finland?
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/walking-and-cycling-in-finland-forum-to-be-organised-on-11-may-2021-towards-better-roads
  13. 18.2.2021 | The Government proposes that parallel bareboat registration be allowed in Finland for a maximum of five years at a time. It would be simultaneous with the registration of the vessel's right of ownership in another state. Parallel registration would be possible when a foreign vessel is chartered to Finland under the so-called bareboat chartering agreement (without crew).
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-proposal-parallel-bareboat-registration-to-be-allowed-for-a-fixed-term
  14. 19.10.2021 | The Marine Safety Committee of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has decided to promote autonomous shipping. It proposes the launching of preparations for regulations enabling autonomous maritime systems. Finland played an active role in the preparation of the decision.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/international-maritime-organization-to-promote-autonomous-shipping-1551772
  15. 26.11.2021 | In its session that concluded on 26 November, the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) discussed measures to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from international shipping. No significant progress was made at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/no-significant-progress-in-imo-negotiations-on-measures-to-reduce-emissions-from-international-shipping
  16. 12.5.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has sent out for comments a draft bill on interoperability of electronic road toll systems. The draft bill concerns amendments to the European electronic road toll system, and it does not oblige nor lead to the introduction of road toll systems in Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/comments-invited-on-draft-bill-on-interoperability-of-electronic-road-toll-systems-1315920
  17. 12.4.2021 | The Annual General Meeting of the Traffic Management Company Fintraffic Ltd elected a new Board of Directors for the company on 25 March 2021. Doctor of Engineering Tero Ojanperä, Professor of Practice at the Aalto University and board professional, was elected as the Chairman of the Board of Directors.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/changes-in-the-traffic-management-company-fintraffic-ltd-s-board-of-directors-the-world-s-safest-smoothest-and-most-environmentally-friendly-1266404
  18. 11.2.2021 | The Government has issued a decree amending the Decree on Audiovisual Services. The list of events of major importance for society that have to be broadcast on television will be updated to include those women's sports events that are equivalent to the men's events already on the list.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/women-s-sports-events-included-in-televised-events-of-major-importance-for-society
  19. 19.10.2021 | The Marine Safety Committee of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has decided to promote autonomous shipping. It proposes the launching of preparations for regulations enabling autonomous maritime systems. Finland played an active role in the preparation of the decision.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/international-maritime-organization-to-promote-autonomous-shipping
  20. 3.2.2022 | The Fit for 55 package of climate measures proposed by the European Commission will have a significant impact on shipping, effectively reducing emissions while increasing the cost of shipping in EU countries. These costs may well be higher in Finland than in comparable countries.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/conversion-to-low-emission-shipping-in-the-european-union-increases-costs-while-climate-action-creates-business-opportunities-1656883