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  1. EU Environment Ministers discuss Fit for 55 Package – agenda includes emissions trading, emission limits for cars and LULUFC Regulation - Finnish Government

    27.6.2022 | The EU ministers for the environment and climate issues meet in Luxembourg on 28 June, where they will discuss the EU’s Fit for 55 Package. Finland’s representative at the meeting will be Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Maria Ohisalo.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/eu-environment-ministers-discuss-fit-for-55-package-agenda-includes-emissions-trading-emission-limits-for-cars-and-lulufc-regulation

  2. Validity of seafarers’ certificates of competency and the preparedness obligation for passenger traffic to be extended - Finnish Government

    29.6.2021 | The validity of seafarers' certificates of competency 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-and-the-preparedness-obligation-for-passenger-traffic-to-be-extended

  3. Report published on alternative ways to establish a low flight network, gradual introduction recommended - Finnish Government

    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/-/1410829/report-published-on-alternative-ways-to-establish-a-low-flight-network-gradual-introduction-recommended-1519687

  4. Finland promotes water protection in UN Ocean Conference - Finnish Government

    30.6.2022 | The United Nations Ocean Conference was held in Lisbon from 27 June to 1 July 2022. At the Conference, states pledged to contribute to the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, especially that concerning life below water. Finland’s delegation was led by Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä. State Secretary Terhi Lehtonen and Permanent Secretary Juhani Damski attended the Conference as well.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-promotes-water-protection-in-un-ocean-conference

  5. Validity of seafarers’ certificates of competency to be re-extended - Finnish Government

    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/-/1410829/validity-of-seafarers-certificates-of-competency-to-be-re-extended-1263827

  6. Draft proposal for Parliament for the assessment of road traffic safety - Finnish Government

    23.9.2021 | On 23 September 2021, the Government submitted a draft proposal to Parliament to nationally implement the reformed directive on road infrastructure safety management. The goal is to expand the monitoring of road safety to reduce the number of fatalities and serious accidents in road traffic.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/draft-proposal-for-parliament-for-the-assessment-of-road-traffic-safety-1521681

  7. Position of Parliament: Appropriations required for implementing the Transport12 plan must be included in the General Government Fiscal Plan and central government budget proposals - Finnish Government

    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/-/position-of-parliament-appropriations-required-for-implementing-the-transport12-plan-must-be-included-in-the-general-government-fiscal-plan-and-central-government-budget-proposals

  8. State and local government negotiators agree to establish a project company to assist planning of the East Railway - Finnish Government

    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/-/1410829/state-and-local-government-negotiators-agree-to-establish-a-project-company-to-assist-planning-of-the-east-railway-1346854

  9. Legislation on combating organised crime sent out for comments - Finnish Government

    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

  10. Schedule for amending the Postal Act and preparing the newspaper delivery support to be specified - Finnish Government

    24.6.2021 | In accordance with the Government Programme, the Ministry of Transport and Communications is preparing amendments to the Postal Act and changes to the newspaper delivery support.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/schedule-for-amending-the-postal-act-and-preparing-the-newspaper-delivery-support-to-be-specified-1415550

  11. New ways to reduce international shipping emissions as of 2023 - Finnish Government

    3.5.2021 | The International Maritime Organisation's (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee's (MEPC) 76. session to be held on 10-17 June 2021 will most likely decide on a short-term measure to reduce GHG emissions in international shipping. The new regulations would enter into force at the beginning of 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/new-ways-to-reduce-international-shipping-emissions-as-of-2023

  12. Government proposes a legislative amendment to continue the advance booking service for border traffic - Finnish Government

    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/-/government-proposes-a-legislative-amendment-to-continue-the-advance-booking-service-for-border-traffic

  13. Media support proposals released for consultation round: Grants will seek to support socially important communications and a diverse news media - Finnish Government

    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

  14. The Government outlined its views on the European Commission’s proposal on the TEN-T Regulation - Finnish Government

    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

  15. Traffic safety provisions in aviation legislation to be specified - Finnish Government

    8.4.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has invited comments on amendments to aviation legislation, including the Aviation Act. The aim of the amendments is to clarify the national aviation regulation, specify the powers of the authorities and maintain the high standard of safety in civil aviation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/traffic-safety-provisions-in-aviation-legislation-to-be-specified-1265832

  16. Advance booking service for border traffic can continue - Finnish Government

    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

  17. The Government outlined its views on the European Commission’s proposal on the TEN-T Regulation - Finnish Government

    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

  18. Tachographs not required from vehicles carrying ready-mixed concrete - Finnish Government

    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

  19. Amendments to the Aviation Act aim to clarify roles and responsibilities and to improve safety - Finnish Government

    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

  20. Pilots’ knowledge of the route can be demonstrated in a ship simulator - Finnish Government

    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

  21. The Government proposes additional appropriation to assist shipping - Finnish Government

    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

  22. Comments invited on amendments to Spectrum Decree - Finnish Government

    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

  23. Legislation on vessel traffic management to be reformed - Finnish Government

    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

  24. Report on the Low Flight Network in progress - interim report to be sent out for statements - Finnish Government

    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

  25. National Cyber Security Centre to be designated as Finland’s National Coordination Centre for cyber security matters - Finnish Government

    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

  26. EU Digital Services Act to expand the responsibilities of internet service providers - Finnish Government

    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

  27. Minister Harakka: Winter navigation to be taken into account in EU emissions trading proposal - Finnish Government

    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

  28. Comments invited on raising the speed of broadband intended for universal service - Finnish Government

    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

  29. Government proposes a legislative amendment to continue the advance booking service for border traffic - Finnish Government

    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

  30. Restrictions to the handling of vessels’ cargo and waste – decree submitted for comments - Finnish Government

    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

  31. Time and location information systems based on satellite navigation systems are increasingly important - Finnish Government

    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

  32. Finland publishes its reply to European Commission on Sanoma’s complaint concerning YLE - Finnish Government

    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

  33. Government grants radio programme licences in supplementary application round - Finnish Government

    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

  34. Finland creates an educational package to make cybersecurity a civic skill across the European Union - Finnish Government

    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

  35. Status of the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities to be strengthened - Finnish Government

    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

  36. Government endorses the Commission’s proposal for Data Act - Finnish Government

    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

  37. Position of Parliament: Appropriations required for implementing the Transport12 plan must be included in the General Government Fiscal Plan and central government budget proposals - Finnish Government

    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

  38. National Cyber Security Centre to be designated as Finland’s National Coordination Centre for cyber security matters - Finnish Government

    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

  39. Extension proposed to validity of ships’ crew qualification certificates - Finnish Government

    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

  40. National Cyber Security Centre to be designated as Finland’s National Coordination Centre in the EU network for cyber security matters - Finnish Government

    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