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4.2.2021 | When a pilot licence or pilotage exemption certificate needs to be renewed, pilots can demonstrate fully their knowledge of the route through training in a ship simulator.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/pilots-knowledge-of-the-route-can-be-demonstrated-in-a-ship-simulator
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8.6.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior has sent out for comments a draft government proposal for legislation on combating organised crime. The proposed act would lay down provisions on a new centre for the analysis of organised crime and on the centre’s tasks and powers. The deadline for submitting comments is 3 August 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/legislation-on-combating-organised-crime-sent-out-for-comments
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27.5.2021 | The Government has issued a decree under which a vehicle or a combination of vehicles of more than 3.5 tonnes intended to carry ready-mixed concrete will not have to follow the provisions on driving times and rest periods or to use a tachograph.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/tachographs-not-required-from-vehicles-carrying-ready-mixed-concrete-1356856
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29.6.2021 | On 29 June 2021, the President of the Republic approved the Act amending the Act on Transport Services. It will enter into force on 1 July 2021. The amendment provides for a continuation of the advance booking service in Vaalimaa and for its extension to other road border crossing stations between Finland and Russia.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/advance-booking-service-for-border-traffic-can-continue-1419758
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8.2.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has called for comments on a draft Government Decree on discretionary government grants for communications and news media in 2023. The decree is scheduled to take effect in April. Total funding of EUR 7 million is proposed.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/media-support-proposals-released-for-consultation-round-grants-will-seek-to-support-socially-important-communications-and-a-diverse-news-media
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21.10.2021 | The Government proposes that the Aviation Act and certain related acts be further specified to meet the recent developments in EU regulation, among other things. The key amendments proposed in the draft bill would clarify the powers of the aviation authorities and certain other aviation operators. The objective is to further improve safety in civil aviation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/amendments-to-the-aviation-act-aim-to-clarify-roles-and-responsibilities-and-to-improve-safety-1549995
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2.7.2021 | On 23 June 2021, the Ministry of Transport and Communications sent a draft decree on the internet connection for universal service and the minimum requirements for services provided to special groups out for comments.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/comments-invited-on-raising-the-speed-of-broadband-intended-for-universal-service
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17.2.2022 | On 17 February 2022, the Government submitted to Parliament a Union communication concerning the regulation proposal on the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T).https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/the-government-outlined-its-views-on-the-european-commission-s-proposal-on-the-ten-t-regulation
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8.2.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has called for comments on a draft Government Decree on discretionary government grants for communications and news media in 2023. The decree is scheduled to take effect in April. Total funding of EUR 7 million is proposed.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/media-support-proposals-released-for-consultation-round-grants-will-seek-to-support-socially-important-communications-and-a-diverse-news-media-1938013
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25.2.2021 | On 25 February, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal for the first supplementary budget for 2021. The Government proposes additional funding of EUR 23.2 million to the administrative branch of the Ministry of Transport and Communications to support the operation of cargo and passenger shipping companies.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/the-government-proposes-additional-appropriation-to-assist-shipping-1259809
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30.9.2021 | On 30 September 2021, the Government submitted a legislative proposal to Parliament on designating the National Cyber Security Centre operating under the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency as Finland's National Coordination Centre in the EU for cyber security matters. The new task would strengthen the role of the Cyber Security Centre in supporting Finnish business and industry based on cyber security.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/national-cyber-security-centre-to-be-designated-as-finland-s-national-coordination-centre-for-cyber-security-matters
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3.2.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on draft amendments to the Government Decree on Radio Spectrum Usage and Frequency Allocation Plan (Spectrum Decree) by 24 February 2021. In part, the process is related to the amendments to the Act on Electronic Communication Services.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/comments-invited-on-amendments-to-spectrum-decree-1255274
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17.2.2022 | On 17 February 2022, the Government submitted to Parliament a Union communication concerning the regulation proposal on the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T).https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/the-government-outlined-its-views-on-the-european-commission-s-proposal-on-the-ten-t-regulation-1672529
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23.3.2021 | Various options for setting up a low flight network are currently being assessed. A low flight network refers to a network that utilises satellite positioning, which would make it possible to also fly in poor weather conditions. The Ministry of Transport and Communications will request statements on the interim report concerning the network by 23 April 2021.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/report-on-the-low-flight-network-in-progress-interim-report-to-be-sent-out-for-statements
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12.5.2021 | On 12 May 2021, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal to amend the Act on Transport Services.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposes-a-legislative-amendment-to-continue-the-advance-booking-service-for-border-traffic-1306128
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21.5.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has initiated a reform of the Vessel Traffic Service Act. The Act will be updated primarily due to changes in international regulation. Simultaneously, other necessary changes will also be made to the Act.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/legislation-on-vessel-traffic-management-to-be-reformed
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8.7.2021 | Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka has sent a letter to European Commission Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans concerning emissions trading in maritime transport. Minister Harakka stresses that the special circumstances related to winter navigation should be taken into account in the Commission's proposal for emissions trading, and the proposal should also include an assessment of its impacts on the relative competitiveness of Member States.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-winter-navigation-to-be-taken-into-account-in-eu-emissions-trading-proposal
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25.11.2021 | On 25 November 2021, the Council of EU competitiveness ministers agreed on a general approach on the Digital Services Act. Consideration of the proposal for the Act will continue in the EU and the trilogue negotiations are scheduled to start during the French Presidency early 2022.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-digital-services-act-to-expand-the-responsibilities-of-internet-service-providers
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1.7.2021 | On 28 June 2021, the state of Finland received a permission to publish its whole reply to the European Commission on Sanoma Media Finland Ltd's complaint concerning the Finnish Broadcasting Company YLE. Until now, a summary of the reply has been made available to the public.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-publishes-its-reply-to-european-commission-on-sanoma-s-complaint-concerning-yle-1419493
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18.2.2021 | The Government is proposing that the validity of fixed-term ships' crew certificates of competency and certificates of proficiency be extended due to the effects of the COVID-19 epidemic. A derogation permitting a special dispensation from certificates of proficiency required on a vessel would also be extended. The derogations would be temporary.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/extension-proposed-to-validity-of-ships-crew-qualification-certificates
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27.4.2021 | Environmental legislation concerning maritime transport is being reformed. Changes will be made to the relevant government decree, in particular to implement the EU Directive on port reception facilities for the delivery of waste from ships. The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft by 25 May.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/restrictions-to-the-handling-of-vessels-cargo-and-waste-decree-submitted-for-comments
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23.6.2021 | On 23 June 2021, the Government granted licences for radio broadcasting in analogue terrestrial mass communications network.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-grants-radio-programme-licences-in-supplementary-application-round-1413753
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30.9.2021 | On 30 September 2021, the Government submitted a legislative proposal to Parliament on designating the National Cyber Security Centre operating under the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency as Finland's National Coordination Centre in the EU for cyber security matters. The new task would strengthen the role of the Cyber Security Centre in supporting Finnish business and industry based on cyber security.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/national-cyber-security-centre-to-be-designated-as-finland-s-national-coordination-centre-for-cyber-security-matters-1521928
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25.6.2026 | Gdańsk Declaration Joint declaration from the Leaders of the Eastern Flank (Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania and Sweden) 1. Russia’s hostile policy and war of aggression against Ukraine have confirmed that Russia remains the mo...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/194055633/200124281/Eastern%20Flank%20-maiden%20Gdanskin%20yhteisjulistus%2025.6.2026.pdf/9f233b3d-de34-113f-842a-3af9c611056d?t=1782384057762&download=true
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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/-/1410829/finland-creates-an-educational-package-to-make-cybersecurity-a-civic-skill-across-the-european-union-1657634
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24.9.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has launched a legislative project aimed at the adoption and national implementation of the Convention on the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/status-of-the-international-association-of-marine-aids-to-navigation-and-lighthouse-authorities-to-be-strengthened
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7.4.2022 | On 7 April 2022, the Government submitted a Union communication to Parliament on the European Commission's proposal for Data Act. The proposed Act is a very important legislative proposal for the data economy, and Finland welcomes the objectives of the initiative.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-endorses-the-commission-s-proposal-for-data-act-1715321
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2.9.2021 | Parliament has submitted a position statement to the Government concerning the Government report on the National Transport System Plan for 2021-2032. The Government submitted the plan as a report to Parliament on 15 April 2021.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/position-of-parliament-appropriations-required-for-implementing-the-transport12-plan-must-be-included-in-the-general-government-fiscal-plan-a-1491992
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16.11.2021 | Many jobs and societal functions depend on a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) nowadays. Digital services require time and location information provided by satellites to enable the operations of banking services and power grids, and to help the rescue service find people who are lost and truck drivers locate timber stacks in the forest. A new action programme for developing satellite navigation in Finland was published on 16 November 2021.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/time-and-location-information-systems-based-on-satellite-navigation-systems-are-increasingly-important-1581844
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25.3.2021 | The Act on Strong Electronic Identification and Electronic Trust Services will be amended. The amendment will extend the maximum price regulation for the so-called chaining of electronic initial identification data by two years. For the next two years, the maximum price will remain the same as it is now, three cents.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/price-regulation-in-electronic-identification-continues-1263948
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18.11.2021 | The Government proposes that the President of the Republic adopt an act on extending the subsidy schemes for purchasing an electric car or converting a passenger car to run on gas or ethanol by one month, that is until the end of the year. The act is proposed to enter into force on 1 December 2020. The President of the Republic is expected to approve the act on Friday, 19 November 2021.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/subsidy-schemes-for-purchasing-an-electric-car-or-for-converting-passenger-cars-to-run-on-gas-or-ethanol-extended-until-the-end-of-december
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12.5.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has sent out for comments a draft bill on interoperability of electronic road toll systems. The draft bill 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/-/comments-invited-on-draft-bill-on-interoperability-of-electronic-road-toll-systems
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12.4.2021 | The Annual General Meeting of the Traffic Management Company Fintraffic Ltd elected a new Board of Directors for the company on 25 March 2021. Doctor of Engineering Tero Ojanperä, Professor of Practice at the Aalto University and board professional, was elected as the Chairman of the Board of Directors.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/changes-in-the-traffic-management-company-fintraffic-ltd-s-board-of-directors-the-world-s-safest-smoothest-and-most-environmentally-friendly-traffic-as-the-vision
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4.5.2021 | The European Commission intends to make a proposal on extending emissions trading to maritime transport in the summer of 2021.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-influences-shipping-emissions-trading
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25.3.2021 | Daylight Saving Time begins in the coming weekend, in the night between Saturday and Sunday. The clocks will be moved forward one hour on Sunday, 28 March, at 03.00.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/clocks-will-be-moved-forward-to-summer-time-next-sunday
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5.7.2021 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has adopted a global short-term emission reduction measure. The decision is insufficient for any clear reduction of emissions in line with IMO targets. Finland joined the other EU Member States in opposing the inadequate level of carbon intensity cuts at a session that concluded on 17 June.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/imo-agrees-weak-solution-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-shipping
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17.6.2021 | On 17 June 2021, the Government proposed that the President of the Republic would approve the amendments to the Maritime Act and the Shipping Register Act, allowing dual bareboat registration.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/parallel-bareboat-registration-to-enter-into-force-on-july-1
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4.2.2021 | When a pilot licence or pilotage exemption certificate needs to be renewed, pilots can demonstrate fully their knowledge of the route through training in a ship simulator.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/pilots-knowledge-of-the-route-can-be-demonstrated-in-a-ship-simulator-1256464
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18.11.2021 | The Government proposes that the President of the Republic approve the designation of the National Cyber Security Centre operating under the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency as Finland's National Coordination Centre in the EU network of coordination centres.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/national-cyber-security-centre-to-be-designated-as-finland-s-national-coordination-centre-in-the-eu-network-for-cyber-security-matters-1583761
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18.11.2021 | The Government proposes that the President of the Republic approve the designation of the National Cyber Security Centre operating under the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency as Finland's National Coordination Centre in the EU network of coordination centres.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/national-cyber-security-centre-to-be-designated-as-finland-s-national-coordination-centre-in-the-eu-network-for-cyber-security-matters