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  1. 24.9.2021 | First Deputy Prime Minister of Spain, Minister for Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation Nadia Calviño will visit Finland on Monday, 27 September 2021. First Deputy Prime Minister Calviño will be accompanied by Secretary of State for Digitization and Artificial Intelligence Carme Artigas and Secretary of State for Telecommunications and Digital Infrastructure Roberto Sánchez. Deputy Prime Minis...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/first-deputy-prime-minister-of-spain-nadia-calvino-to-visit-finland
  2. 11.10.2021 | Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will take part in the Mobility as a Service (MaaS) Summit and the ITS World Congress in Hamburg on 11-12 October 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-to-maas-summit-and-its-world-congress-in-hamburg
  3. 4.6.2021 | The Telecommunications Ministers of the European Union met in Luxembourg on 4 June 2021. In the meeting, Finland was represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-telecommunications-ministers-discuss-the-digital-targets
  4. 8.11.2021 | Finland is well involved in the work done in Europe to develop the data economy. This is the conclusion of a study on data spaces published by the Ministry of Transport and Communications. Data spaces are part of the digital transformation of societies and the data-based economy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/study-finland-active-in-developing-data-economy
  5. 8.6.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests opinions on the draft government proposal amending the Act on Electronic Communications Services, the Act on the Processing of Personal Data in the Defence Forces and the Act on the Processing of Personal Data by the Police.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/consultation-process-legislative-amendments-to-improve-the-exchange-of-information-between-authorities-in-information-security-breaches
  6. 4.10.2021 | The draft government proposal for an act concerning purchase and conversion subsidies for low-emission vehicles has been sent out for comments. The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments by 10 October 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/revisions-to-purchase-and-conversion-subsidies-for-vehicles-consultation-starts
  7. 17.6.2021 | On 17 June 2021, the Government proposed that the President of the Republic approve the amendments adopted by Parliament to the Water Traffic Act. The amendments aim to specify the Act and facilitate the practical monitoring of its provisions.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/amendments-to-water-traffic-act-to-enter-into-force-on-1-july
  8. 24.5.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has submitted the government proposal on amending the Act on Fairway Dues for comments.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/comments-invited-on-the-proposal-to-halve-fairway-dues
  9. 27.10.2022 | The Government proposes amendments to the Act on Electronic Communication Services, the Act on the Processing of Personal Data in the Defence Forces and the Act on the Processing of Personal Data by the Police. The aim of the amendments is to improve the exchange of information between authorities in information security breaches. The Government submitted the proposal to Parliament on 27 October 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposes-legislative-amendments-to-improve-the-exchange-of-information-between-authorities-in-information-security-breaches-1855459
  10. 10.11.2022 | The Government proposes amendments to the Act on Environmental and Energy Efficiency Requirements for Vehicle and Transport Service Procurements. With the health and social services reform, the requirements assigned to municipalities under the current Act will transfer to the wellbeing services counties, which are about to start operating on 1 January 2023. The Government submitted its proposal to Parliament on 10 November 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposes-legislative-amendments-to-specify-the-requirements-of-wellbeing-services-counties-to-purchase-low-emission-vehicles-1874318
  11. 10.11.2022 | The Government proposes amendments to the Act on Environmental and Energy Efficiency Requirements for Vehicle and Transport Service Procurements. With the health and social services reform, the requirements assigned to municipalities under the current Act will transfer to the wellbeing services counties, which are about to start operating on 1 January 2023. The Government submitted its proposal to Parliament on 10 November 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-proposes-legislative-amendments-to-specify-the-requirements-of-wellbeing-services-counties-to-purchase-low-emission-vehicles
  12. 19.5.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on a draft government proposal on the acceptance, approval and enforcement of the Convention on the Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation as well as comments on a draft decree on the Convention.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/proposal-on-the-establishment-of-international-organization-for-marine-aids-to-navigation-circulated-for-comments-1751116
  13. 9.3.2022 | The French Presidency of the Council of the EU organised an Informal Meeting of Telecommunications Ministers in Paris and Nevers on 8-9 March 2022. Finland's representative at the meeting was Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/eu-telecommunications-ministers-initiate-action-to-combat-disinformation-and-improve-cyber-security-1684637
  14. 27.9.2021 | First Deputy Prime Minister of Spain, Minister for Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation Nadia Calviño visited Finland on Monday, 27 September 2021, at the invitation of Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-and-spain-agree-on-cooperation-in-digitalisation-1519641
  15. 6.9.2022 | The reply of 4 August 2022 by the state of Finland to the European Commission regarding Sanoma Media Finland Ltd's complaint against the Finnish Broadcasting Company YLE has been made public. The version made available to the general public does not include any secret business information of Sanoma or YLE. The reply is the fourth that Finland has submitted to the Commission in relation to the complaint.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-publishes-a-fourth-reply-to-the-european-commission-regarding-sanoma-media-finland-ltd-s-complaint-against-the-finnish-broadcasting-c-1825104
  16. 6.5.2021 | Minna Kivimäki, Master of Laws, was appointed by the Government as the Saimaa Canal Delegate for a term of office from 1 June 2021 to 31 May 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minna-kivimaki-appointed-saimaa-canal-delegate
  17. 15.7.2022 | It is proposed that the Act on Fixed-Term Subsidies for Purchasing and Converting Vehicles to Use Alternative Fuels or Propulsion Systems, or the Purchase and Conversion Subsidies Act, be amended. The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on a draft for a government proposal.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/proposal-to-extend-purchase-subsidy-programmes-for-electric-and-gas-fuelled-vans-and-trucks-statements-requested-by-7-august
  18. 21.4.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has called for comments on a proposal to amend the Act on Transport Services. The amendment will enable a continuation of the advance booking service for border traffic at Vaalimaa in south-eastern Finland, and enlargement of the service to include other road border crossing points between Finland and Russia.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/continuation-of-border-traffic-advance-booking-service-planned
  19. 11.3.2021 | Negotiations to promote the eastern rail link were started under the leadership of the Ministry of Transport and Communications on 11 March 2021. The aim of the negotiations, which will take place with the municipalities benefiting from the rail transport investment, is to establish a project company.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/negotiations-to-promote-the-eastern-rail-link-in-progress
  20. 4.10.2021 | The draft government proposal for an act concerning purchase and conversion subsidies for low-emission vehicles has been sent out for comments. The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments by 10 October 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/revisions-to-purchase-and-conversion-subsidies-for-vehicles-consultation-starts-1527803
  21. 15.11.2021 | Finland and Brazil signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 9 November 2021 in Brazil. The aim is to provide a framework for cooperation between the countries in the field of cyber security.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-and-brazil-agreed-on-cooperation-in-cyber-security-1579934
  22. 19.7.2021 | The European Commission has approved Finland's application to extend the derogations adopted due to the COVID-19 epidemic for professional qualifications in road transport and for maritime safety and security. The derogations will continue until 31 October 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-extends-finland-s-covid-19-derogations
  23. 31.8.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications organised a second discussion on electric scooters and their safety on Tuesday 31 August 2021. The event was attended by companies in the field, as well as representatives of the Finnish Road Safety Council, local authorities, and the Ministry of Transport and Communications. The event was a follow-up to the previous discussion held in July, during which the parties agreed on issues such as nighttime speed limits for electric scooters.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-met-representatives-of-electric-scooter-companies-for-the-second-time-nighttime-restrictions-to-be-extended
  24. 8.6.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests opinions on the draft government proposal amending the Act on Electronic Communications Services, the Act on the Processing of Personal Data in the Defence Forces and the Act on the Processing of Personal Data by the Police.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/consultation-process-legislative-amendments-to-improve-the-exchange-of-information-between-authorities-in-information-security-breaches-1776850
  25. 26.9.2022 | "For quite some time now, we have been living through a period where exceptions have become the norm. The twofold crisis, the pandemic and Russia's cruel war of aggression, are affecting transport and communications in different ways and at many levels. While this challenges us to make re-evaluations, it also reinforces our previous choices," said Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka at the Transport and Communications Forum on 26 September 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-harakka-strategic-themes-reaching-until-the-2030s-are-a-legacy-of-this-government-term-1837208
  26. 9.8.2022 | Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will travel to São Paulo, Brazil on 9 August 2022. During the visit, Minister Harakka will attend a seminar on 5G technology. The agenda also includes meetings with ministers and business representatives.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-harakka-to-attend-5g-seminar-in-sao-paulo-1814675
  27. 21.10.2021 | The Government proposes amendments to the Act on Ships' Crews and the Safety Management of Ships. The amendment would implement a Council Directive requirement that every fishing vessel must carry a crew list and its copy must be provided to the authorised persons ashore.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/amendments-proposed-to-legislation-on-fishing-vessels
  28. 22.11.2021 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) will meet on 22-26 November 2021. The aim of the remote meeting is to discuss ways to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from international shipping and to discuss a more stringent emission reduction target for 2050. Finland is in favour of raising the global target for reducing emissions by 2050.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/imo-negotiations-on-higher-emission-reduction-targets-for-2050
  29. 17.6.2021 | On 17 June 2021, the Government proposed that the President of the Republic approve the amendments adopted by Parliament to the Water Traffic Act. The amendments aim to specify the Act and facilitate the practical monitoring of its provisions.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/amendments-to-water-traffic-act-to-enter-into-force-on-1-july-1401370
  30. 21.4.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has called for comments on a proposal to amend the Act on Transport Services. The amendment will enable a continuation of the advance booking service for border traffic at Vaalimaa in south-eastern Finland, and enlargement of the service to include other road border crossing points between Finland and Russia.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/continuation-of-border-traffic-advance-booking-service-planned-1267994
  31. 24.5.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has submitted the government proposal on amending the Act on Fairway Dues for comments.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/comments-invited-on-the-proposal-to-halve-fairway-dues-1334894
  32. 16.3.2022 | In December 2020, the European Commission adopted a proposal for the Digital Services Act. The Act includes several provisions on increasing the safety, security and transparency of online intermediary services, such as cloud computing services and online platforms.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/digital-services-act-proceeds-european-parliament-proposes-new-regulation
  33. 15.7.2022 | It is proposed that the Act on Fixed-Term Subsidies for Purchasing and Converting Vehicles to Use Alternative Fuels or Propulsion Systems, or the Purchase and Conversion Subsidies Act, be amended. The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on a draft for a government proposal.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/proposal-to-extend-purchase-subsidy-programmes-for-electric-and-gas-fuelled-vans-and-trucks-statements-requested-by-7-august-1801212
  34. 21.6.2021 | On 21 June 2021, Finland sent a reply to the European Commission on Sanoma Media Finland's complaint concerning the Finnish Broadcasting Company YLE.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-replies-to-european-commission-on-sanoma-s-complaint-concerning-yle
  35. 27.5.2021 | Finland applies for an extension from the European Commission of the derogations that were adopted due to the COVID-19 epidemic for professional qualifications in road transport, licences in railway transport, and for maritime safety and security. The extension is considered necessary due to the unforeseeable development of the epidemic.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-applies-for-an-extension-of-the-covid-19-derogations-from-the-eu
  36. 8.11.2021 | Finland is well involved in the work done in Europe to develop the data economy. This is the conclusion of a study on data spaces published by the Ministry of Transport and Communications. Data spaces are part of the digital transformation of societies and the data-based economy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/study-finland-active-in-developing-data-economy-1574418
  37. 8.4.2021 | The legislative amendments included in a series of corrections introduced to the taxi regulation will enter into force mainly on 1 May 2021. The amendments on pricing and equipment, including taximeters, will come into force on 1 September 2021. The variation in the dates of the entry into force allows the taxi operators to make the necessary changes required in the amendments.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/amendments-to-taxi-legislation-to-come-into-force-mainly-on-1-may
  38. 6.5.2021 | Minna Kivimäki, Master of Laws, was appointed by the Government as the Saimaa Canal Delegate for a term of office from 1 June 2021 to 31 May 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minna-kivimaki-appointed-saimaa-canal-delegate-1294078
  39. 30.9.2021 | Finland has sent a supplementary reply to the European Commission on a complaint submitted by Sanoma Media Finland Ltd concerning state aid for the Finnish Broadcasting Company, YLE. The first reply was sent to the Commission on 21 June 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-supplements-its-reply-on-sanoma-s-complaint-concerning-yle-1523905
  40. 31.8.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications organised a second discussion on electric scooters and their safety on Tuesday 31 August 2021. The event was attended by companies in the field, as well as representatives of the Finnish Road Safety Council, local authorities, and the Ministry of Transport and Communications. The event was a follow-up to the previous discussion held in July, during which the parties agreed on issues such as nighttime speed limits for electric scooters.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-harakka-met-representatives-of-electric-scooter-companies-for-the-second-time-nighttime-restrictions-to-be-extended-1488446