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23.7.2021 | A transition to low-emission transport requires a comprehensive distribution network for alternative transport fuels. The EU is providing funding for the construction of the network during the second period of the Connecting Europe Facility transport programme, which starts in September. Developing the distribution network is also one of the key measures set out in Finland's roadmap for fossil-free transport.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/discussion-event-30-august-2021-low-emission-transport-requires-a-comprehensive-distribution-network-what-eu-funding-instruments-are-available-for-such-projects-
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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/-/1410829/forecast-road-transport-emissions-to-decrease-slightly-faster-than-anticipated-the-reason-for-this-is-a-boost-in-the-popularity-of-electric-c-1515798
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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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16.12.2022 | A session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) held in London on 12-16 December 2022 discussed an update to the preliminary greenhouse gas strategy of the IMO, together with several other maritime climate and environmental issues. While the outcome of the session was minimal with respect to greenhouse gas emissions, the states neverthel...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/imo-promotes-sustainable-shipping-in-the-mediterranean-1896835
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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/-/changes-to-application-periods-in-the-purchase-subsidy-scheme-for-low-emission-vehicles
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5.9.2023 | On 5 September 2023, the Government published a report on public transport procurements and public service obligations. It provides information on purchase of air transport services and on the impacts and future prospects of flight connections to support decision-making in the government budget session.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/report-on-regional-air-services-provides-information-for-the-government-budget-session
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13.10.2023 | Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications Minna Kivimäki will exert influence on EU decision-making in Brussels on 16–18 October 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/permanent-secretary-kivimaki-to-exert-influence-on-eu-decision-making-during-visit-to-brussels
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27.10.2021 | A new ministerial group decided on the creation of a digital compass for Finland during spring 2022 with the objective of formulating a shared national vision and targets for the digital transformation and the data economy for 2030.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/ministerial-working-group-s-decision-on-finland-s-digital-compass-aims-to-make-finland-a-leader-among-eu-countries
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24.8.2023 | The Government submitted a Union communication to Parliament on the European Commission’s Proposal for a Regulation on the use of railway infrastructure capacity in the single European railway area. The Government supports the objectives of the Commission proposal.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-supports-commission-proposal-to-promote-more-efficient-use-of-rail-capacity
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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/-/cyber-security-development-programme-higher-level-of-cyber-security-brings-growth-and-jobs
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17.11.2022 | On 17 November 2022, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal for an overall reform of the Pilotage Act. The aim of the proposal is to ensure maritime safety in Finnish waters.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-reforms-the-pilotage-act-aim-is-to-ensure-maritime-safety-1879752
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16.12.2021 | According to a study commissioned by the Ministry of Transport and Communications on information environments in logistics, the key priority in the digitalisation of logistics is to develop the existing national information environment as part of the EU-wide data space development in the transport sector. The development should be tightly linked with the data resources maintained by the authorities and with the availability and utilisation of data accumulated in dealings with the authorities.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/report-well-functioning-information-environment-in-logistics-improves-transportation-efficiency-1612075
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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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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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26.10.2023 | The Government issued a proposal to Parliament for amending the Act on Electronic Communication Services. The proposal would implement at national level the amendments to the Radio Equipment Directive that aim to harmonise the charging of mobile phones and tablets, for example.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/implementation-of-amendments-to-the-radio-equipment-directive-continues-aim-is-to-make-charging-easier
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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/-/government-proposes-amendments-to-the-aviation-act-concerning-air-navigation-obstacles-and-the-use-of-drones
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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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10.11.2022 | On 10 November 2022, the Government submitted to Parliament a legislative proposal on enforcing the amendments to the international agreement between Finland and Sweden on taxi services across the border. The agreement concerns taxi transport services across the Finnish-Swedish border.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-proposes-enforcement-of-the-amendments-to-agreement-on-taxi-services-across-the-finnish-swedish-border
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20.11.2023 | The World Radiocommunication Conference WRC-23 will start in Dubai on 20 November 2023. The conference decides on the future use of the radio spectrum. The goal is to increase the use of radio frequencies and enable new technologies and services. Finland participates in decision-making at the conference and is globally influencing future communication services to ensure competitiveness and international accessibility.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/at-the-world-radiocommunication-conference-it-is-important-to-ensure-sufficient-frequencies-for-finland
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7.2.2024 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications will start preparing a government proposal to amend the Act on Fixed-Term Subsidies for the Purchase of Vehicles Powered by Alternative Fuels.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/legislative-project-to-be-launched-on-amending-purchase-subsidy-schemes-for-vehicles