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5.10.2023 | On 5 October 2023, the Government submitted a proposal to Parliament for an 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/purchase-and-conversion-subsidies-to-cover-hydrogen-powered-vans-and-trucks
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4.4.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on the assessment memorandum concerning passenger rail services in the 2030s. The memorandum provides a knowledge base for making decisions on the organisation of passenger rail traffic in the 2030s. Comments on the memorandum may be submitted until 19 May 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/assessment-memorandum-out-for-comments-organisation-of-passenger-rail-traffic-to-change-in-2030s
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20.10.2022 | Finnish energy company St1 applies for EUR 4.38 million in financial support from the EU for building fast-charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. St1 applies for the funding together with the Swedish St1 Sverige AB. The joint project is coordinated by St1 Nordic.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finnish-project-applies-for-eu-funding-for-building-charging-network-for-electric-vehicles
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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/-/1410829/finland-seeks-a-place-at-the-heart-of-imo-to-promote-sustainable-and-safe-shipping-1891396
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20.12.2022 | On 20 December 2022, the Government submitted to Parliament a Union communication regarding the Commission's proposal on the so-called Euro 7 emission standards. The emissions standards apply to vehicle emissions such as carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, particles and nitrogen oxides, which are detrimental to health. The proposal is aimed at reducing the air pollution caused by new motor vehicles sold in the EU. The Government is mainly in favour of the proposal.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-outlined-its-positions-on-the-european-commission-s-proposal-on-euro-7-emission-standards-1896881
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2.5.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has published a report on the Finnish shipping market, describing the current state of the market and assessing trends in the industry until 2030.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/report-the-finnish-shipping-market-is-working-well
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6.6.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on a government proposal to amend the Vehicles Act and certain related acts.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/amendments-to-the-vehicles-act-circulated-for-comments
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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/-/1410829/final-report-of-the-working-group-a-well-functioning-digital-society-will-require-investments-in-information-security-1254928
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16.5.2023 | The second sustainability report of the Ministry of Transport and Communications emphasises sustainable infrastructure and mitigation of climate change. The three most effective projects in 2022 raised by the report were the national 12-year transport system plan, i.e. Transport 12, the Roadmap for Fossil-free Transport and Finland's Digital Compass.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/sustainability-report-assesses-infrastructure-and-mitigation-of-climate-change
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15.11.2022 | On 15 November 2022, Finland's Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka and Estonia's Minister of Entrepreneurship and Information Technology Kristjan Järvan signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the Finnish and Estonian ministries on advancing the digital transformation in the field of logistics.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-and-estonia-signed-a-memorandum-of-understanding-on-cooperation-in-the-digitalisation-of-logistics-1875209
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20.9.2021 | Finland's greenhouse gas emissions from road transport are projected to decrease faster in the 2020s than previously estimated. According to the new forecast prepared by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, current measures will see greenhouse gas emissions from transport decrease by about 40% between 2005 and 2030. The aim is to reduce emissions by at least 50%.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/forecast-road-transport-emissions-to-decrease-slightly-faster-than-anticipated-the-reason-for-this-is-a-boost-in-the-popularity-of-electric-cars
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10.6.2021 | On 10 June 2021, the Government adopted a Cyber Security Development Programme. It is a concrete implementation plan on how to develop cyber security across sectors in the long term. It covers the years 2021-2030.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/cyber-security-development-programme-higher-level-of-cyber-security-brings-growth-and-jobs-1376758
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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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20.6.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft government proposal for the Vessel Traffic Service Act and for certain other acts.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/comments-invited-on-the-proposal-for-the-vessel-traffic-service-act-1777260
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15.11.2022 | On 15 November 2022, Finland's Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka and Estonia's Minister of Entrepreneurship and Information Technology Kristjan Järvan signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the Finnish and Estonian ministries on advancing the digital transformation in the field of logistics.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-and-estonia-signed-a-memorandum-of-understanding-on-cooperation-in-the-digitalisation-of-logistics
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8.6.2022 | On 8 June 2022, the Ministry of Transport and Communications sent out an invitation to comment a draft proposal for amendments to the Decree on Driving Licences. The deadline for submitting opinions is 3 August 2022.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/comments-invited-on-amendments-to-the-decree-on-driving-licences-1768469
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10.11.2022 | The Government proposes amendments to the Aviation Act and the Act on Transport Services. In future, the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency could 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 navigation obstacles would also be amended.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposes-amendments-to-the-aviation-act-concerning-air-navigation-obstacles-and-the-use-of-drones-1870167
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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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20.12.2022 | On 20 December 2022, the Government submitted to Parliament a Union communication regarding the Commission's proposal on the so-called Euro 7 emission standards. The emissions standards apply to vehicle emissions such as carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, particles and nitrogen oxides, which are detrimental to health. The proposal is aimed at reducing the air pollution caused by new motor vehicles sold in the EU. The Government is mainly in favour of the proposal.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-outlined-its-positions-on-the-european-commission-s-proposal-on-euro-7-emission-standards
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31.8.2023 | The Government submitted a Union communication to Parliament on the European Commission's proposal for amending the Weights and Dimensions Directive. The proposal is in line with the main objectives of Finland’s proactive efforts to exert influence on the matter.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-finland-s-efforts-to-influence-the-eu-weights-and-dimensions-directive-successful