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12.2.2024 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications already began preparing measures to rectify anomalies and increase confidence in the entire taxi sector in summer 2023. The ministry will circulate a memorandum in May calling for opinions on measures to reform regulations.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-on-taxis-sector-problems-have-been-taken-seriously-preparations-are-progressing-rapidly-
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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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1.2.2024 | On 1 February 2024, the Government submitted to Parliament a Union communication on the European Commission's proposal on the implementation of passenger rights in the European Union. The Government largely supports the Commission's proposal.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-supports-the-objectives-of-the-commission-s-proposal-on-passenger-rights
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17.2.2021 | Harri Pursiainen, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications, will not seek an extension to his mandate as Permanent Secretary. He submitted his application for the post of Permanent Secretary when the application period began on 18 January, but he withdrew his application on 16 February.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/harri-pursiainen-will-not-seek-an-extension-to-his-post-as-permanent-secretary-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications
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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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20.6.2024 | On 20 June 2024, the Government appointed a National Emergency Supply Council for the period of 1 July 2024–31 December 2026. Topi Manner, Chief Executive Officer of Elisa Oyj, was invited to chair the Council, while Timo Jaatinen, Permanent Secretary from the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, will serve as vice-chair. The Council will have 26 members.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/new-national-emergency-supply-council-appointed-till-the-end-of-2026
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24.11.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has published a vision for an accessible transport system. The vision defines the aims for the development of the accessibility of the transport system throughout Finland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/accessibility-vision-published-aiming-for-smooth-safe-and-independent-journeys
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1.2.2021 | A revision of the Act on Environmental Protection in Maritime Transport is underway. The draft has been modified based on initial comments, and the requirements for ports and the authorities have been relaxed. The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft by 12 February.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/act-on-environmental-protection-in-maritime-transport-circulated-for-second-comments-reduced-requirements-for-ports-and-authorities
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15.1.2021 | The Roadmap for fossil-free transport aims to halve transport emissions by 2030. The measures of the three-phased roadmap are particularly relevant for road transport, which accounts for the majority of transport emissions. The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on the roadmap, i.e. the Resolution to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from domestic transport, by 19 February 2021.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/comments-invited-on-the-roadmap-for-fossil-free-transport-three-phases-towards-climate-friendly-mobility-1252096
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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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30.4.2024 | On 30 April 2024, Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne, Norwegian Minister of Transport Jon-Ivar Nygård and Swedish Minister of Infrastructure Andreas Carlson signed a joint statement on developing the transport system.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-sweden-and-norway-enhance-their-cooperation-to-improve-military-mobility
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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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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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2.6.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications will reform the Act on the Transport of Dangerous Goods. The aim of the reform is to improve the safety of the transport, to prevent possible environmental damage and to provide favourable conditions for new businesses. The reform would clarify and harmonise the outdated, and partly unclear, regulation and so improve the safety and security of the entire society.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/comprehensive-reform-of-the-act-on-the-transport-of-dangerous-goods-would-raise-the-safety-and-security-of-society-draft-bill-out-for-comments-1371493
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12.11.2021 | Finland ranked second in the European Union’s digital performance comparison. The European Commission’s annual Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI) monitors the digital performance of EU Member States and tracks their progress in digitalisation. Finland ranked number one in the previous two years, and has been one of the leading countries for several years.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/finland-continues-to-rank-high-in-eu-digital-comparison
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16.2.2023 | On 16 February 2023, the President of the Republic approved amendments to the Aviation Act, the Act on Transport Services and the Territorial Surveillance Act. In future, the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency can 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 navigat...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/amendments-to-the-aviation-act-concerning-air-navigation-obstacles-and-the-use-of-drones-1943405
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1.2.2021 | A revision of the Act on Environmental Protection in Maritime Transport is underway. The draft has been modified based on initial comments, and the requirements for ports and the authorities have been relaxed. The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft by 12 February.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/act-on-environmental-protection-in-maritime-transport-circulated-for-second-comments-reduced-requirements-for-ports-and-authorities-1254822
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27.2.2024 | Secretary-General of International Maritime Organization Arsenio Antonio Domínguez Velasco will visit Finland from 27 February to 2 March 2024. Secretary-General Domínguez will meet Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications Minna Kivimäki and Director General of the Transport and Communications Agency Traficom Jarkko Saarimäki.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/secretary-general-of-international-maritime-organisation-to-visit-finland
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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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27.2.2024 | Finland has joined the multilateral Joint Statement Endorsing Principles for 6G led by the United States. The joint statement was published at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on 27 February 2024.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-agrees-on-principles-guiding-6g-development-with-partner-countries