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  1. 25.1.2022 | The national goal of halving greenhouse gas emissions from transport by 2030 is achievable. This requires that the subsidies and incentives outlined in the roadmap for fossil-free transport are implemented in full and that every aspect of the emissions reduction potential is realised as expected. Measures at the EU level are also required, as is a greater obligation to distribute renewable fuels.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/transport-emissions-can-be-halved-by-2030-through-national-and-eu-measures
  2. 25.10.2021 | On Monday 25 October, the Permanent Secretaries and State Secretaries of the ministries met for their first joint meeting since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. In their meeting at the House of the Estates, they discussed the state of play and objectives with regard to digitalisation in public administration.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministries-permanent-and-state-secretaries-discuss-digitalisation-of-public-administration-in-a-joint-meeting-at-the-house-of-the-estates
  3. 16.5.2025 | The Nordic Conference on Climate Change Adaptation (NOCCA 2025) on 14–15 May 2025 brought together 160 experts to Rovaniemi to share the most recent scientific knowledge and examples related to the preparation for climate risks.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/nordic-conference-on-climate-change-adaptation-stressed-the-need-for-diverse-approaches-to-climate-risks
  4. 27.1.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications and the VR Group Ltd have concluded a nine-year contract for purchasing passenger rail transport services. The contract period is 1 February 2022-31 December 2030.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/nine-year-contract-between-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-and-vr-for-purchasing-rail-transport-services-1643706
  5. 3.5.2024 | GPS interference in aviation has been debated in public. The Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom published a press release saying that it is safe to fly to and in Finland. Traficom is responsible for flight and aviation safety as well as for monitoring GPS interference.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-gps-interference-from-russia-taken-seriously-authorities-work-to-ensure-flight-safety
  6. 28.5.2025 | On 28 May 2025, the Finnish Government submitted a Union communication to Parliament regarding the European Commission’s proposal for the so-called Roadworthiness Package. In principle, the Government supports the proposal’s aim to promote road safety and reduce the negative environmental impacts of transport.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-outlines-its-position-on-the-european-commission-s-roadworthiness-package
  7. 30.6.2021 | Press release from the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment and the Ministry of Transport and Communications.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/sustainable-growth-programme-promotes-innovation-and-internationalisation-in-the-transport-sector
  8. 21.3.2025 | Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne attended the European Shipping Summit seminar in Brussels on 20 March 2025. The seminar brought together European and international decision-makers, authorities and actors in the shipping industry.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-finland-is-a-shipping-country-greater-than-its-size-
  9. 24.11.2020 | The Government’s Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy decided on 24 November that Finland will start using the Public Regulated Service PRS of the European Galileo satellite navigation system during 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/public-regulated-service-prs-of-galileo-satellite-navigation-system-to-finland-in-2024
  10. 10.4.2025 | On 10 April 2025, the Government appointed Janne Allonen, Master of Science, to serve as Deputy Cyber Security Director for a fixed term from 1 May 2025 to 30 April 2028.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/janne-allonen-appointed-deputy-cyber-security-director
  11. 10.11.2022 | The Government appointed Kari Wihlman, Master of Laws with court training, as Director-General of the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency on 10 November 2022. His five-year term of office will begin on 1 January 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/kari-wihlman-to-continue-as-director-general-of-the-finnish-transport-infrastructure-agency
  12. 10.11.2022 | The Government appointed Kari Wihlman, Master of Laws with court training, as Director-General of the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency on 10 November 2022. His five-year term of office will begin on 1 January 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/kari-wihlman-to-continue-as-director-general-of-the-finnish-transport-infrastructure-agency-1869907
  13. 5.6.2024 | NATO’s Civil Communications Planning Group (CCPG) will hold a workshop in Helsinki on 5–6 June 2024. The workshop will discuss emerging and disruptive technologies. It is organised by the Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/nato-civil-communications-planning-group-to-discuss-emerging-and-disruptive-technologies-in-helsinki
  14. 11.11.2024 | A new report from WHO “Health-enhancing physical activity in the European Union, 2024” presents the latest data on physical activity across the European Union (EU), reflecting on the progress achieved in making health-enhancing physical activity an integral part of people’s lives. The report reveals that there has been a notable improvement in the implementation of physical activity policies in the EU from 2015 to 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/who-report-highlights-progress-and-challenges-in-improving-physical-activity-levels-across-the-european-union
  15. 8.9.2021 | The Ministry of Transport of Communications is requesting opinions from regions and other stakeholders on the provision of purchased passenger rail services for 2022-2030.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/ministry-of-transport-and-communications-requests-opinions-on-passenger-rail-service-purchases-1498538
  16. 12.6.2024 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on the revised draft of Finland's Cyber Security Strategy. The deadline for submitting opinions is 9 August 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/revised-cyber-security-strategy-circulated-for-comments
  17. 25.4.2025 | A large group of international experts attended a conference held in Helsinki on 23 April 2025 focusing on the protection of critical underwater infrastructure and the threats posed to it by international maritime transport. Co-operation between different authorities is needed to address these wide-ranging threats.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/international-conference-in-helsinki-sought-practical-solutions-to-protect-critical-underwater-infrastructure
  18. 8.11.2021 | An interdepartmental working group of public servants convened at the Ministry of Transport and Communications has prepared a draft assessment memorandum concerning implementation of a national road transport emissions trading scheme. The Ministry has now circulated this draft for comments. The call for comments expires on 3 December 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/call-for-comments-on-a-draft-assessment-memorandum-for-national-road-transport-emissions-trading
  19. 4.4.2025 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will meet in London on 7–11 April 2025. The objective of the Committee’s 83rd session is to agree on legally binding measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping. The reduction targets have been agreed on in the IMO’s greenhouse gas strategy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/international-maritime-organization-to-negotiate-on-measures-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-of-ships
  20. 19.9.2022 | Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications Minna Kivimäki will participate in the Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) World Congress in Los Angeles on 18-22 September 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-represented-at-intelligent-transport-systems-world-congress-in-los-angeles-1832563