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  1. 5.5.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has, on 4 May 2021, invited comments about a draft government resolution on the promotion of transport automation. The resolution applies to all modes of transport. It opens up the current state of the development of automation and outlines the possible directions this development may take.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/transport-automation-benefits-all-of-society-draft-resolution-sent-out-for-comments-1291834
  2. 16.5.2024 | On 16 May 2024, the Government discussed the national adoption of convention amendments adopted by the Maritime Safety Committee of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The amendments allow the introduction of electronic certificates of competency for seafarers.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/convention-amendments-on-seafarer-certification-adopted
  3. 27.10.2021 | A legislative amendment is proposed that would allow cable ferries to be increasingly controlled by means of a virtual guiding cable instead of a physical cable. The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the matter by 24 November 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/comments-requested-on-authorising-the-transport-and-communications-agency-to-issue-orders-regarding-virtual-cables-on-cable-ferries-1556768
  4. 2.3.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on a memorandum concerning micromobility and the use of electric scooters. Comments can be submitted between 2 and 31 March 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/memorandum-on-alternative-solutions-concerning-electric-scooters-and-micromobility
  5. 4.7.2024 | The Government issued a Decree on the Convention on the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation on 4 July 2024. The Decree and the Convention will enter into force on 22 August 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/international-association-of-marine-aids-to-navigation-and-lighthouse-authorities-is-changing-its-status-to-that-of-an-international-organisation
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 22.4.2021 | On 22 April 2021, the Government appointed Minna Kivimäki, Master of Laws, as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minna-kivimaki-appointed-permanent-secretary-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications
  9. 3.3.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has appointed an cross-sectoral working group of public officials to prepare for and assess the implementation of an emissions trading scheme for the national road transport sector. The work is part of the process to prepare the Roadmap to fossil-free transport.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/preparation-of-emissions-trading-in-the-national-road-transport-sector-starts-working-group-appointed
  10. 27.10.2021 | A legislative amendment is proposed that would allow cable ferries to be increasingly controlled by means of a virtual guiding cable instead of a physical cable. The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the matter by 24 November 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/comments-requested-on-authorising-the-transport-and-communications-agency-to-issue-orders-regarding-virtual-cables-on-cable-ferries
  11. 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
  12. 8.3.2024 | Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne will visit the Nordic Response 24 defence exercise in Lapland on 10–11 March 2024. This is the first time that Finland’s Minister of Transport and Communications will be present in an international military exercise. During her visit, Minister Ranne will learn about the activities of the Defence Forces and the Air Force, Nordic cooperation between the authorities and NATO-Nordic defence cooperation from the infrastructure perspective.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-to-visit-nordic-response-24-exercise-in-lapland
  13. 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/-/comments-invited-on-the-roadmap-for-fossil-free-transport-three-phases-towards-climate-friendly-mobility
  14. 17.11.2022 | Aalto University has published a study on the use and safety of electric scooters in Helsinki. The research project on the use of electric scooters looked into how cities are continuously changing. It was funded by the Ministry of Transport and Communications, City of Helsinki and three companies offering electric scooter rentals, Voi, TIER and Lime.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/aalto-university-study-joint-efforts-needed-to-improve-electric-scooter-safety-1881277
  15. 22.4.2021 | On 22 April 2021, the Government appointed Minna Kivimäki, Master of Laws, as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minna-kivimaki-appointed-permanent-secretary-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-1268261
  16. 5.5.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has, on 4 May 2021, invited comments about a draft government resolution on the promotion of transport automation. The resolution applies to all modes of transport. It opens up the current state of the development of automation and outlines the possible directions this development may take.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/transport-automation-benefits-all-of-society-draft-resolution-sent-out-for-comments
  17. 3.12.2021 | Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will deliver Finland's general statement at the IMO General Assembly on 6 December 2021. Alongside decisions relating to the activities of the organisation, the remote meeting will discuss environmental and maritime safety issues.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-harakka-at-the-imo-assembly-negotiations-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-must-be-intensified-and-digitalisation-utilised-in-marit-1601955
  18. 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
  19. 18.3.2021 | On 18 March the Ministry of Transport and Communications published a draft summary of opinions on the national transport system plan for 2021-2032 and an assessment of its impacts.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/summary-of-opinions-national-transport-system-plan-ensures-long-term-progress-1263009
  20. 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/-/comprehensive-reform-of-the-act-on-the-transport-of-dangerous-goods-would-raise-the-safety-and-security-of-society-draft-bill-out-for-comments