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  1. Conversion to low-emission shipping in the European Union increases costs – while climate action creates business opportunities - Finnish Government

    3.2.2022 | The Fit for 55 package of climate measures proposed by the European Commission will have a significant impact on shipping, effectively reducing emissions while increasing the cost of shipping in EU countries. These costs may well be higher in Finland than in comparable countries.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/conversion-to-low-emission-shipping-in-the-european-union-increases-costs-while-climate-action-creates-business-opportunities

  2. No significant progress in IMO negotiations on measures to reduce emissions from international shipping - Finnish Government

    26.11.2021 | In its session that concluded on 26 November, the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) discussed measures to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from international shipping. No significant progress was made at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/no-significant-progress-in-imo-negotiations-on-measures-to-reduce-emissions-from-international-shipping

  3. Minister Timo Harakka: Data is an inexhaustible natural resource, even in a low-emission future - Finnish Government

    20.9.2021 | Addressing the Transport and Communications Forum on 20 September 2021, Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka insisted that Finland is ideally positioned to succeed in a climate-neutral Europe: "We understand the power of partnership, and we have the opportunity and even the duty to apply the tools at our disposal."
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-timo-harakka-data-is-an-inexhaustible-natural-resource-even-in-a-low-emission-future

  4. Parallel bareboat registration to enter into force on July 1 - Finnish Government

    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/-/1410829/parallel-bareboat-registration-to-enter-into-force-on-july-1-1401485

  5. Finland influences shipping emissions trading - Finnish Government

    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/-/1410829/finland-influences-shipping-emissions-trading-1296879

  6. More flexibility for meetings of road maintenance associations and pilotage permit procedures - Finnish Government

    28.1.2021 | The Government proposes modifications to the Private Roads Act and the Pilotage Act to introduce more flexibility. The modifications would facilitate easier remote participation in the meetings of road maintenance associations. In addition, the validity period of personal pilotage permits could be extended during the Covid-19 pandemic, and new personal permits could be granted on terms that differ from those applied under normal conditions.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/more-flexibility-for-meetings-of-road-maintenance-associations-and-pilotage-permit-procedures

  7. Amendments to Government Decree on Radio Spectrum Usage and Frequency Allocation Plan - Finnish Government

    8.4.2021 | On 8 April 2021, the Finnish Government issued a decree amending the radio spectrum usage and frequency allocation plan (Spectrum Decree). The decree will enter into force on 9 April 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/amendments-to-government-decree-on-radio-spectrum-usage-and-frequency-allocation-plan-1265386

  8. 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 - Finnish Government

    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/-/1410829/changes-in-the-traffic-management-company-fintraffic-ltd-s-board-of-directors-the-world-s-safest-smoothest-and-most-environmentally-friendly-1266404

  9. The Government proposes the reception of waste in ports to be tightened - Finnish Government

    29.4.2021 | The Government proposes amendments to the Act on Environmental Protection in Maritime Transport. The aim is to improve the reception of waste in ports. In a key amendment, the obligation to receive waste from vessels would be expanded to coastal and inland marinas with 25-49 berths. The Government presented its proposal to the Parliament on 29 April 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/the-government-proposes-the-reception-of-waste-in-ports-to-be-tightened

  10. Walking and Cycling in Finland Forum to be organised on 11 May 2021 – towards better roads - Finnish Government

    21.4.2021 | How can we together make Finland's road infrastructure safer and more functional for pedestrians and cyclists? What kinds of successes have there been around Finland?
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/walking-and-cycling-in-finland-forum-to-be-organised-on-11-may-2021-towards-better-roads

  11. Budget session of Prime Minister Orpo's Government: Returning Finland to a sustainable growth track - Finnish Government

    19.9.2023 | In its first budget session, the Government of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo decided on solutions that will return Finland to a sustainable growth track. The Government will launch structural reforms to boost employment and growth, which will have positive impacts on general government finances in the next few years. In addition, the Government decided on consolidation measures.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/budget-session-of-prime-minister-orpo-s-government-returning-finland-to-a-sustainable-growth-track

  12. Budget session of Prime Minister Orpo's Government: Returning Finland to a sustainable growth track - Finnish Government

    19.9.2023 | In its first budget session, the Government of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo decided on solutions that will return Finland to a sustainable growth track. The Government will launch structural reforms to boost employment and growth, which will have positive impacts on general government finances in the next few years. In addition, the Government decided on consolidation measures.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/budget-session-of-prime-minister-orpo-s-government-returning-finland-to-a-sustainable-growth-track

  13. 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/-/1410829/minister-harakka-winter-navigation-to-be-taken-into-account-in-eu-emissions-trading-proposal-1430171

  14. IMO agrees weak solution to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping - Finnish Government

    17.6.2021 | 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/-/1410829/imo-agrees-weak-solution-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-shipping-1426612

  15. Olli-Pekka Rantala to continue as Director General of the Services Department, Laura Eiro to be appointed as Director General of the Data Department - Finnish Government

    5.8.2021 | On 5 August 2021, the Government appointed Olli-Pekka Rantala, Master of Social Sciences, as Director of the Services Department and Laura Eiro, Master of Laws, as Director of the Data Department at the Ministry of Transport and Communications. The appointments will be for a period from 1 September 2021 to 31 August 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/olli-pekka-rantala-to-continue-as-director-general-of-the-services-department-laura-eiro-to-be-appointed-as-director-general-of-the-data-department

  16. MoniNaisempi digitalisaatio - ICT needs diverse competencies and diverse people - Finnish Government

    18.6.2021 | Although more than half of the European population is women, only 18% of them work in the ICT sector. Similarly, only 24 out of every 1000 female tertiary graduates have studied an ICT related subject, says the European Commission's study.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/moninaisempi-digitalisaatio-ict-needs-diverse-competencies-and-diverse-people

  17. Amendments to the decree on spectrum usage in Åland, new frequency band to be introduced for increased 5G network construction - Finnish Government

    25.11.2021 | The primary aim of amending the Decree on Spectrum Usage in Åland is to specify the so-called 700 MHz spectrum with the purpose of granting network licences for Åland. In future, licensed telecom operators could use the spectrum for building a 5G network on a broader scale, for example. On 25 November 2021, the Government issued a decree on amending the Decree on Radio Spectrum Usage in Åland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/amendments-to-the-decree-on-spectrum-usage-in-aland-new-frequency-band-to-be-introduced-for-increased-5g-network-construction-1596774

  18. Amendments to Government Decree improve efficiency of waste management in ports - Finnish Government

    29.6.2021 | Amendsments to maritime environmental legislation will tighten the rules governing waste treatment in ports. The Government issued a Decree on 29 June amending the Government Decree on Environmental Protection in Maritime Transport. The amended Decree will take effect on 1 July 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/amendments-to-government-decree-improve-efficiency-of-waste-management-in-ports-1422003

  19. Preparations to begin on speed limits – Minister Harakka meets representatives of electric scooter companies - Finnish Government

    7.7.2021 | Night-time and local speed limits for electric scooters will enter info force in Helsinki as all three electric scooter operators agreed on ways to promote traffic safety in their meeting with Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka on Wednesday 7 July 2021. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/preparations-to-begin-on-speed-limits-minister-harakka-meets-representatives-of-electric-scooter-companies-1435517

  20. Comments invited on draft bill on interoperability of electronic road toll systems - Finnish Government

    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/-/1410829/comments-invited-on-draft-bill-on-interoperability-of-electronic-road-toll-systems-1315920

  21. Women's sports events included in televised events of major importance for society - Finnish Government

    11.2.2021 | The Government has issued a decree amending the Decree on Audiovisual Services. The list of events of major importance for society that have to be broadcast on television will be updated to include those women's sports events that are equivalent to the men's events already on the list.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/women-s-sports-events-included-in-televised-events-of-major-importance-for-society

  22. More flexibility for meetings of road maintenance associations and pilotage permit procedures - Finnish Government

    28.1.2021 | The Government proposes modifications to the Private Roads Act and the Pilotage Act to introduce more flexibility. The modifications would facilitate easier remote participation in the meetings of road maintenance associations. In addition, the validity period of personal pilotage permits could be extended during the Covid-19 pandemic, and new personal permits could be granted on terms that differ from those applied under normal conditions.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/more-flexibility-for-meetings-of-road-maintenance-associations-and-pilotage-permit-procedures-1252939

  23. Walking and Cycling in Finland Forum to be organised on 11 May 2021 – towards better roads - Finnish Government

    21.4.2021 | How can we together make Finland's road infrastructure safer and more functional for pedestrians and cyclists? What kinds of successes have there been around Finland?
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/walking-and-cycling-in-finland-forum-to-be-organised-on-11-may-2021-towards-better-roads-1293121

  24. International Maritime Organization to promote autonomous shipping - Finnish Government

    19.10.2021 | The Marine Safety Committee of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has decided to promote autonomous shipping. It proposes the launching of preparations for regulations enabling autonomous maritime systems. Finland played an active role in the preparation of the decision.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/international-maritime-organization-to-promote-autonomous-shipping-1551772

  25. Amendments concerning exemptions to the use of a tachograph and tachograph charts open for comments - Finnish Government

    7.4.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has opened a proposed decree on exemptions to driving times and rest periods issued for heavy goods vehicle drivers and amendments to provisions on tachograph charts for comments.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/amendments-concerning-exemptions-to-the-use-of-a-tachograph-and-tachograph-charts-open-for-comments

  26. Working group proposes support formats for journalism - Finnish Government

    8.4.2021 | A working group appointed by the Ministry of Transport and Communications to study forms of media support is proposing permanent forms of assistance for media operations that provide news and current affairs content. These forms would be editorial production assistance and development assistance. The assistance will seek to promote communications that are reliable, diverse, wide-ranging and socially meaningful.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/working-group-proposes-support-formats-for-journalism

  27. No significant progress in IMO negotiations on measures to reduce emissions from international shipping - Finnish Government

    26.11.2021 | In its session that concluded on 26 November, the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) discussed measures to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from international shipping. No significant progress was made at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/no-significant-progress-in-imo-negotiations-on-measures-to-reduce-emissions-from-international-shipping-1596975

  28. European Commission proposes a common charger for electronic devices - Finnish Government

    4.11.2021 | The Government welcomes the European Commission's proposal to establish a common charging solution for mobile phones and similar radio devices using wire charging. These include tablets, headphones, headphones with microphones and handheld videogame consoles. The standard port for the common charger would be USB-C.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/european-commission-proposes-a-common-charger-for-electronic-devices-1569045

  29. Government proposal: parallel bareboat registration to be allowed for a fixed term - Finnish Government

    18.2.2021 | The Government proposes that parallel bareboat registration be allowed in Finland for a maximum of five years at a time. It would be simultaneous with the registration of the vessel's right of ownership in another state. Parallel registration would be possible when a foreign vessel is chartered to Finland under the so-called bareboat chartering agreement (without crew).
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-proposal-parallel-bareboat-registration-to-be-allowed-for-a-fixed-term

  30. Finland supports continuation of roaming regulation - Finnish Government

    8.4.2021 | The European Commission has adopted a proposal for a Regulation that would prolong the current roaming rules for ten years until summer 2032. The proposal puts forward a reduction in maximum wholesale charges in 2022 and 2025. The Government submitted a letter to Parliament concerning the Commission proposal on 8 April 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-supports-continuation-of-roaming-regulation-1265935

  31. Women's sports events included in televised events of major importance for society - Finnish Government

    11.2.2021 | The Government has issued a decree amending the Decree on Audiovisual Services. The list of events of major importance for society that have to be broadcast on television will be updated to include those women's sports events that are equivalent to the men's events already on the list.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/women-s-sports-events-included-in-televised-events-of-major-importance-for-society-1257907

  32. EU decision-making on closing its airspace to Russian air traffic progresses - Finnish Government

    27.2.2022 | Decision-making by EU countries concerning closing their airspace to Russian air traffic is progressing. Finland is preparing to act according to the policies agreed in the EU. We will make further announcements as soon as more information on the matter is available.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-decision-making-on-closing-its-airspace-to-russian-air-traffic-progresses

  33. Government proposal: parallel bareboat registration to be allowed for a fixed term - Finnish Government

    18.2.2021 | The Government proposes that parallel bareboat registration be allowed in Finland for a maximum of five years at a time. It would be simultaneous with the registration of the vessel's right of ownership in another state. Parallel registration would be possible when a foreign vessel is chartered to Finland under the so-called bareboat chartering agreement (without crew).
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposal-parallel-bareboat-registration-to-be-allowed-for-a-fixed-term-1259008

  34. Logistics Digitalisation Forum to ensure Finland's top position in the digitalisation of the logistics sector - Finnish Government

    25.8.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has appointed a Logistics Digitalisation Forum with representatives from the authorities and Ministry stakeholders for a period from 2021 to 2023. The aim of the Forum is to ensure Finland's top position in the digitalisation of the logistics sector. The Forum is a key measure in the resolution on digitalisation of logistics approved by the Government on 27 May 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/logistics-digitalisation-forum-to-ensure-finland-s-top-position-in-the-digitalisation-of-the-logistics-sector-1491836

  35. Memorandum on the retention of electronic communication traffic data submitted for statements - Finnish Government

    24.3.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has sent a memorandum concerning the retention of electronic communication traffic data to be circulated for statements. The Ministry uses the memorandum to collect opinions on whether the Finnish regulation needs to be changed.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/memorandum-on-the-retention-of-electronic-communication-traffic-data-submitted-for-statements

  36. Online event on 23 November 2021: What is new about the climate and environmental impacts of digitalisation and what kind of indicators are being developed? - Finnish Government

    9.11.2021 | More and more natural resources and energy will be consumed as the use of digital services and the amount of equipment for this keep growing. However, the ICT sector also has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from sectors such as transport and industry. Finland's first Climate and Environmental Strategy for the ICT Sector was published in March 2021. Now the Ministry of Transport ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/online-event-on-23-november-2021-what-is-new-about-the-climate-and-environmental-impacts-of-digitalisation-and-what-kind-of-indicators-are-being-developed-

  37. Distribution infrastructure programme to be updated in line with European Commission recommendations - Finnish Government

    25.6.2026 | On 25 June 2026, the Government adopted a national programme on distribution infrastructure for alternative transport fuels. The programme, originally published in 2024, has been updated in line with recommendations from the European Commission. No changes have been made to its core content.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/distribution-infrastructure-programme-to-be-updated-in-line-with-european-commission-recommendations

  38. Reception of waste in ports to be enhanced – small marinas also required to accept waste from boats - Finnish Government

    23.6.2021 | The Government proposed on 23 June 2021 that the President of the Republic approve the amendments to the Act on Environmental Protection in Maritime Transport on improving waste reception in ports.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/reception-of-waste-in-ports-to-be-enhanced-small-marinas-also-required-to-accept-waste-from-boats-1419889

  39. Kari Anttila appointed State Secretary to Minister Harakka - Finnish Government

    9.12.2021 | On Thursday 9 December, the Government appointed Kari Anttila (MSc Education) State Secretary to Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka until 10 June 2022 or the end of Minister Harakka’s term of office.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/kari-anttila-appointed-state-secretary-to-minister-harakka

  40. More low-emission vehicles onto Finnish roads – EU Directive implemented in August - Finnish Government

    15.7.2021 | On 15 July, the President of the Republic approved the Act on Environmental and Energy Efficiency Requirements for Vehicle and Transport Service Procurements. The Act will place obligations on municipalities and the State to ensure a certain share of zero- and low-emission vehicles in public procurement processes. The Act will enter into force on 2 August 2021. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/more-low-emission-vehicles-onto-finnish-roads-eu-directive-implemented-in-august