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17.6.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications is requesting comments on a draft Government proposal on amending the Act on Environmental and Energy Efficiency Requirements for Vehicle and Transport Service Procurements.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/draft-proposal-on-low-emission-vehicle-procurement-of-wellbeing-services-counties-circulated-for-comments-1776706
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18.10.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on a draft government proposal to amend the Postal Act and on a draft government decree on temporary support for the delivery of newspapers. The deadline for comments is 28 November 2021.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/proposals-for-postal-act-amendments-and-newspaper-delivery-support-sent-out-for-comments
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28.10.2021 | Preparations for a project company for the eastern rail link progress.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-endorses-establishment-of-project-company-for-eastern-rail-link
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21.10.2021 | The universal speed of the universal service broadband, which refers to appropriate internet connections, will be increased from the current speed tier of 2 Mbit per second to 5 Mbit per second.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/speed-of-the-universal-service-broadband-set-at-5-mbit-s
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7.12.2022 | On Wednesday 7 December, Finland sent buses to Ukraine to be used to transport children and young people to school. This donation is part of the European Commission’s solidarity campaign. Russia’s war of aggression has affected an estimated 5.7 million schoolchildren in Ukraine with many schools having been destroyed in bombing.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-sends-school-busses-to-ukraine
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24.6.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has awarded discretionary government grants for 2021 for operational and investment expenditure of regional airports and aerodromes outside the airport network of Finavia Corporation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/discretionary-government-grants-for-aerodromes-and-airports-awarded-for-2021
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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/-/1410829/negotiations-to-promote-the-eastern-rail-link-in-progress-1262161
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22.4.2021 | Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government proposes extension of the temporary derogations in the administrative branch of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. The extension would apply to the Act on Ships' Crews, the Act on Transport Services, and the Pilotage Act.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/extension-of-derogations-due-to-the-covid-19-pandemic-proposed
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13.10.2021 | The Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the European Union will hold an informal video meeting of telecommunications ministers on 14 October 2021. In the meeting, Finland will be represented by Pilvi Torsti, State Secretary to the Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/state-secretary-torsti-to-attend-an-informal-meeting-of-eu-telecommunications-ministers
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14.4.2021 | On 14 April 2021, the Ministry of Transport and Communications organised a round table to discuss the functioning of network capabilities on passenger trains. At the event, the state and companies agreed that a joint plan for the development of network capabilities would be drawn up this year.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/upgrading-communications-network-capabilities-for-passenger-trains
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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/-/1410829/finland-applies-for-an-extension-of-the-covid-19-derogations-from-the-eu-1342561
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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/-/1410829/first-deputy-prime-minister-of-spain-nadia-calvino-to-visit-finland-1515945
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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/-/1410829/imo-negotiations-on-higher-emission-reduction-targets-for-2050-1588325
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2.9.2021 | The Government submitted a legislative proposal on interoperability of electronic road toll systems to Parliament on 2 September 2021. The proposal concerns amendments to the European electronic road toll system, and it does not oblige nor lead to the introduction of road toll systems in Finland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/legislative-proposal-on-interoperability-of-electronic-road-toll-systems-to-parliament
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21.10.2021 | On 21 October 2021, the Government proposed that the President of the Republic approve the new Act on interoperability of electronic road toll systems. The Act concerns amendments to the European electronic road toll system, and it does not oblige nor lead to the introduction of road toll systems in Finland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/act-on-interoperability-of-electronic-road-toll-systems-enters-into-force
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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/-/1410829/minister-harakka-to-maas-summit-and-its-world-congress-in-hamburg-1537552
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15.4.2021 | The Government proposes amendments to the Water Traffic Act, particularly to the provisions on water traffic safety and supervision. The Government submitted its proposal to Parliament on 15 April 2021.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/amendments-to-the-water-traffic-act-proposed
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21.10.2021 | The universal speed of the universal service broadband, which refers to appropriate internet connections, will be increased from the current speed tier of 2 Mbit per second to 5 Mbit per second.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/speed-of-the-universal-service-broadband-set-at-5-mbit-s-1549753
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9.12.2021 | The Finnish Government has issued an invitation to apply for licences for the purpose of providing telecommunications services within the 700 MHz frequency band in the region of Åland. The deadline for applications is 20 January 2022, at 12.00 noon.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/new-frequency-band-for-5g-network-construction-licences-open-for-application-1611653
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17.2.2023 | Aalto University and the Ministry of Transport and Communications are implementing the extensive Cyber Citizen Project to create a common model for teaching cybersecurity skills to citizens in the EU Member States. As part of the project, on 17 February 2023 Aalto University published a comprehensive report on the current state of teaching cybersecurity skills to citizens throughout the European Union.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-creates-common-model-for-eu-member-states-for-teaching-cybersecurity-skills-to-citizens-1942095
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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/-/1410829/finland-replies-to-european-commission-on-sanoma-s-complaint-concerning-yle-1406271
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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/-/1410829/eu-extends-finland-s-covid-19-derogations-1443247
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3.3.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has circulated a draft memorandum on development of the electric car charging network for comments. The memorandum assesses the current state of the electric car charging infrastructure, anticipated development, and the prospects for developing the national electric car charging network, especially at service stations. The commenting period ends on 24 March 2022.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/influence-development-of-the-electric-car-charging-network
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24.11.2022 | A forum for sustainable maritime trade, convened by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka and Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä, will take place on 24 November 2022. The forum aims to generate discussion on the challenges and opportunities of the green transition in maritime logistics for Finland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/forum-for-sustainable-maritime-trade-discussion-on-the-challenges-and-opportunities-of-the-green-transition-in-maritime-logistics
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14.9.2021 | The Act on Broadband Construction Aid will be amended to continue to comply with the European Union's State aid rules. The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests that opinions on the Government proposal and Government Decree be submitted by 27 September 2021.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-required-amendments-to-the-act-on-broadband-construction-aid-opinions-are-requested-on-drafts-of-the-act-and-decree
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28.1.2021 | The Government proposes that the provisions on the Average Adjuster be reformed and included in the Maritime Act. The aim of the proposal is to clarify the initiation process of matters that are to be referred to the Average Adjuster as well as the involved indemnity schemes.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/amendments-to-legislation-on-the-average-adjuster
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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/-/1410829/digital-services-act-proceeds-european-parliament-proposes-new-regulation-1691737
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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/-/1410829/amendments-proposed-to-legislation-on-fishing-vessels-1549860
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8.2.2022 | Researchers at Aalto University are creating an educational package on cybersecurity, which will be shared with all EU countries. Finland has been awarded EUR 5 million for this project from the EU recovery instrument for a three-year period.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-creates-an-educational-package-to-make-cybersecurity-a-civic-skill-across-the-european-union
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18.10.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on a draft government proposal to amend the Postal Act and on a draft government decree on temporary support for the delivery of newspapers. The deadline for comments is 28 November 2021.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/proposals-for-postal-act-amendments-and-newspaper-delivery-support-sent-out-for-comments-1546286
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3.3.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has circulated a draft memorandum on development of the electric car charging network for comments. The memorandum assesses the current state of the electric car charging infrastructure, anticipated development, and the prospects for developing the national electric car charging network, especially at service stations. The commenting period ends on 24 March 2022.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/influence-development-of-the-electric-car-charging-network-1680065
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22.4.2021 | Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government proposes extension of the temporary derogations in the administrative branch of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. The extension would apply to the Act on Ships' Crews, the Act on Transport Services, and the Pilotage Act.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/extension-of-derogations-due-to-the-covid-19-pandemic-proposed-1268100
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25.3.2021 | The validity of seafarers' fixed-term certificates of competency and of proficiency will be extended due to the effects of the COVID-19 epidemic. The derogation permitting a special dispensation from certificates of proficiency required on a vessel will also be extended.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/validity-of-seafarers-certificates-of-competency-to-be-re-extended
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15.4.2021 | The Government proposes amendments to the Water Traffic Act, particularly to the provisions on water traffic safety and supervision. The Government submitted its proposal to Parliament on 15 April 2021.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/amendments-to-the-water-traffic-act-proposed-1267248
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22.9.2021 | A report on alternative ways to establish a low flight network has been completed. It was carried out under the guidance of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. The report recommends that at the first stage, an authority-operated low flight network that can be expanded progressively be established in Finland. A low flight network refers to a network that utilises satellite positioning, wh...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/report-published-on-alternative-ways-to-establish-a-low-flight-network-gradual-introduction-recommended
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28.10.2021 | Preparations for a project company for the eastern rail link progress.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-endorses-establishment-of-project-company-for-eastern-rail-link-1559188
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6.6.2022 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) will meet on 6-10 June 2022. The purpose of the remote meeting is to discuss ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping and to update the initial IMO greenhouse gas strategy. Negotiations will also be held on, for example, matters relating to ships' ballast water, the designat...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/imo-renegotiates-the-reduction-of-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-international-shipping
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24.6.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has awarded discretionary government grants for 2021 for operational and investment expenditure of regional airports and aerodromes outside the airport network of Finavia Corporation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/discretionary-government-grants-for-aerodromes-and-airports-awarded-for-2021-1413805
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21.5.2021 | State and local government negotiators have reached an agreement on the establishment of a project company to assist in the planning of the East Railway.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/state-and-local-government-negotiators-agree-to-establish-a-project-company-to-assist-planning-of-the-east-railway
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31.1.2022 | On 28 January 2022, the Ministry of Transport and Communications appointed a working group to identify needs to amend the legislation on cooperation between the key authorities in cyber security incidents and to support the legislative drafting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/working-group-to-explore-ways-to-intensify-cooperation-between-authorities-in-cyber-security-incidents