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  1. Government to provide EUR 5.5 million to support transition towards electric heavy transport - Finnish Government

    3.2.2022 | On 3 February 2022, the government issued a decree on government grants available in 2022-2025 to support the transition towards electronic heavy transport. The decree will enter into force on 15 February 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-to-provide-eur-5.5-million-to-support-transition-towards-electric-heavy-transport

  2. Transport emissions can be halved by 2030 through national and EU measures - Finnish Government

    25.1.2022 | The national goal of halving greenhouse gas emissions from transport by 2030 is achievable. This requires that the subsidies and incentives outlined in the roadmap for fossil-free transport are implemented in full and that every aspect of the emissions reduction potential is realised as expected. Measures at the EU level are also required, as is a greater obligation to distribute renewable fuels.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/transport-emissions-can-be-halved-by-2030-through-national-and-eu-measures

  3. Minister Harakka meets French ministers responsible for transport and digitalisation - Finnish Government

    1.10.2021 | On Monday 4 October 2021, Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will meet the French Minister Delegate for Transport Jean-Baptiste Djebbari and Minister of State for Digital Transition Cédric O in Paris.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-meets-french-ministers-responsible-for-transport-and-digitalisation

  4. Olli-Pekka Rantala appointed as Director General of Ministerial Governance Department at the Ministry of Transport and Communications - Finnish Government

    30.6.2022 | On 30 June 2022, the Government appointed Olli-Pekka Rantala (born in 1974), Master of Social Sciences, as Director General of the Ministerial Governance Department at the Ministry of Transport and Communication. His term of office will be from 1 September 2022 to 31 August 2027.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/olli-pekka-rantala-appointed-as-director-general-of-ministerial-governance-department-at-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-1787186

  5. Government issues a resolution on promoting transport automation - Finnish Government

    25.11.2021 | On 25 November 2021, the Government adopted a resolution on promoting automation in the transport sector. It is Finland's aim to be one of the pioneers of transport automation, and with the resolution the Government wishes to guide the automation development to meet people's needs in a sustainable and safe manner.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-issues-a-resolution-on-promoting-transport-automation

  6. Decision-making on highway classification to be streamlined and provisions to be laid down on maximum duration for permit-granting procedures for large TEN-T transport network projects - Finnish Government

    2.2.2023 | On 2 February 2023, the Government proposed that the President of the Republic adopt the Act on permit-granting procedures and other administrative procedures for certain projects on the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) that would implement the so-called Smart TEN-T Directive. In addition, the Government proposed amendments to be adopted on the Act on the Transport System and Highways as w...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/decision-making-on-highway-classification-to-be-streamlined-and-provisions-to-be-laid-down-on-maximum-duration-for-permit-granting-procedures-for-large-ten-t-transport-network-projects

  7. Saimaa Canal sailing season ends on 20 November - Finnish Government

    20.11.2024 | The Saimaa Canal delegates have decided that the sailing season in the canal will end on 20 November 2024. The season will end early, because there is no vessel traffic in the canal.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/saimaa-canal-sailing-season-ends-on-20-november

  8. Legislative reform of transport of dangerous goods focuses on accident prevention - Finnish Government

    18.11.2021 | The Government proposes that the Act on the Transport of Dangerous Goods be comprehensively reformed. The purpose is to harmonise the requirements on transport of dangerous goods by road, rail, vessel and air and to streamline legislation.  The aim of the reform is to improve the safety of transport and, in particular, to prevent possible environmental damage.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/legislative-reform-of-transport-of-dangerous-goods-focuses-on-accident-prevention

  9. Changes at the turn of the year in the administrative branch of the Ministry of Transport and Communications - Finnish Government

    22.12.2021 | Changes to enter into force in the administrative branch of the Ministry of Transport and Communications as of the beginning of 2022
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/changes-at-the-turn-of-the-year-in-the-administrative-branch-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-1620601

  10. Changes at the turn of the year in the administrative branch of the Ministry of Transport and Communications - Finnish Government

    22.12.2021 | Changes to enter into force in the administrative branch of the Ministry of Transport and Communications as of the beginning of 2022
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/changes-at-the-turn-of-the-year-in-the-administrative-branch-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications

  11. Ministry of Transport and Communications requests opinions on passenger rail service purchases - Finnish Government

    8.9.2021 | The Ministry of Transport of Communications is requesting opinions from regions and other stakeholders on the provision of purchased passenger rail services for 2022-2030.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministry-of-transport-and-communications-requests-opinions-on-passenger-rail-service-purchases

  12. Government decision: Passenger train services to continue in their current scope in the 2030s - Finnish Government

    16.6.2025 | On 16 June 2025, the Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy decided that the central government would continue its preparations for the competitive tendering of publicly funded passenger rail services. The current contract with VR Group is due to expire at the end of 2030, with a new contract period of about ten years scheduled to start on 1 January 2031.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-decision-passenger-train-services-to-continue-in-their-current-scope-in-the-2030s

  13. The Government proposes legislation on micromobility to improve traffic safety - Finnish Government

    6.3.2025 | The Government submitted a legislative proposal relating to micromobility to Parliament on 6 March 2025. The aim of the proposal is to improve the safety of electric scooters and other micromobility vehicles.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/the-government-proposes-legislation-on-micromobility-to-improve-traffic-safety

  14. Government proposes amendments to Aviation Act - Finnish Government

    29.8.2024 | On 23 May 2024, the Government submitted a legislative proposal to Parliament on amending the Aviation Act and on related acts. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposes-amendments-to-aviation-act-

  15. Address of the Ministry of Transport and Communications to change - Finnish Government

    28.10.2021 | As of 1 November 2021, the premises of the Ministry of Transport and Communications will be located at Eteläesplanadi 4, Helsinki. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/address-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-to-change

  16. Progress achieved in the implementation of the National Transport System Plan, financing arrangements needed - Finnish Government

    12.10.2021 | In April 2021, the Government adopted the National Transport System Plan for 2021-2032. Parliament has taken a stand on the Plan.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/progress-achieved-in-the-implementation-of-the-national-transport-system-plan-financing-arrangements-needed

  17. Water services tasks to South Savo Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment - Finnish Government

    9.12.2021 | In accordance with the amendment to the decree approved by the Government on 9 December 2021, the tasks laid down for the Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment in the Water Services Act will be placed at the South Savo Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment. These tasks are mainly related to different types of controls.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/water-services-tasks-to-south-savo-centre-for-economic-development-transport-and-the-environment

  18. Decision-making on highway classification to be streamlined and provisions to be laid down on maximum duration for permit-granting procedures for large TEN-T transport network projects - Finnish Government

    2.2.2023 | On 2 February 2023, the Government proposed that the President of the Republic adopt the Act on permit-granting procedures and other administrative procedures for certain projects on the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) that would implement the so-called Smart TEN-T Directive. In addition, the Government proposed amendments to be adopted on the Act on the Transport System and Highways as w...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/decision-making-on-highway-classification-to-be-streamlined-and-provisions-to-be-laid-down-on-maximum-duration-for-permit-granting-procedures-1928110

  19. Government issues a resolution on promoting transport automation - Finnish Government

    25.11.2021 | On 25 November 2021, the Government adopted a resolution on promoting automation in the transport sector. It is Finland's aim to be one of the pioneers of transport automation, and with the resolution the Government wishes to guide the automation development to meet people's needs in a sustainable and safe manner.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-issues-a-resolution-on-promoting-transport-automation-1593144

  20. Sustainable growth programme promotes innovation and internationalisation in the transport sector - Finnish Government

    30.6.2021 | Press release from the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment and the Ministry of Transport and Communications.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/sustainable-growth-programme-promotes-innovation-and-internationalisation-in-the-transport-sector

  21. Government to provide EUR 5.5 million to support transition towards electric heavy transport - Finnish Government

    3.2.2022 | On 3 February 2022, the government issued a decree on government grants available in 2022-2025 to support the transition towards electronic heavy transport. The decree will enter into force on 15 February 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-to-provide-eur-5-5-million-to-support-transition-towards-electric-heavy-transport-1656596

  22. Minister Harakka attends a meeting of EU transport ministers - Finnish Government

    29.3.2021 | On 30 March 2021, Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will attend an informal video meeting of transport ministers organised by the Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-attends-a-meeting-of-eu-transport-ministers

  23. Transport emissions can be halved by 2030 through national and EU measures - Finnish Government

    25.1.2022 | The national goal of halving greenhouse gas emissions from transport by 2030 is achievable. This requires that the subsidies and incentives outlined in the roadmap for fossil-free transport are implemented in full and that every aspect of the emissions reduction potential is realised as expected. Measures at the EU level are also required, as is a greater obligation to distribute renewable fuels.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/transport-emissions-can-be-halved-by-2030-through-national-and-eu-measures-1641099

  24. Call for comments on a draft assessment memorandum for national road transport emissions trading - Finnish Government

    8.11.2021 | An interdepartmental working group of public servants convened at the Ministry of Transport and Communications has prepared a draft assessment memorandum concerning implementation of a national road transport emissions trading scheme. The Ministry has now circulated this draft for comments. The call for comments expires on 3 December 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/call-for-comments-on-a-draft-assessment-memorandum-for-national-road-transport-emissions-trading

  25. Reforms concerning enforcement of social legislation on heavy professional road transport and division of responsibilities between authorities - Finnish Government

    13.4.2022 | The Government issued a decree on the enforcement of social legislation on road transport and division of responsibilities between different authorities on 13 April 2022. The decree entered into force on 18 April 2022. The decree harmonises the enforcement of social legislation on road transport with the EU legislation and strengthens the division of responsibilities between different authorities.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/reforms-concerning-enforcement-of-social-legislation-on-heavy-professional-road-transport-and-division-of-responsibilities-between-authorities-1728242

  26. Work of the Saimaa Canal Advisory Board to be suspended - Finnish Government

    11.9.2024 | The work of the Saimaa Canal Advisory Board will be suspended for the time being. The Advisory Board has not met since Russia launched its war of aggression in Ukraine.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/work-of-the-saimaa-canal-advisory-board-to-be-suspended

  27. Finland applies for funding from the EU’s Connecting Europe Facility for several transport projects - Finnish Government

    16.12.2021 | The Finnish Government and other operators are applying for a total of EUR 185 million in financial support for 22 transport projects from the EU's Connecting Europe Facility (CEF). Half of these are the Government's projects, and half are projects of other operators. The Ministerial Finance Committee approved the applications on 16 December 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-applies-for-funding-from-the-eu-s-connecting-europe-facility-for-several-transport-projects

  28. International Maritime Organization promotes measures to prevent illegal operations by shadow fleet - Finnish Government

    2.4.2025 | The Legal Committee of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) met in London on 24–28 March 2025. The meeting discussed measures to prevent illegal operations by vessels belonging to the shadow fleet. The Committee approved a proposal co-sponsored by Finland and many other countries to conduct a Regulatory Scoping Exercise to further develop actions to prevent unlawful operations in the maritime sector.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/international-maritime-organization-promotes-measures-to-prevent-illegal-operations-by-shadow-fleet

  29. Minister Harakka meets French ministers responsible for transport and digitalisation - Finnish Government

    1.10.2021 | On Monday 4 October 2021, Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will meet the French Minister Delegate for Transport Jean-Baptiste Djebbari and Minister of State for Digital Transition Cédric O in Paris.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-harakka-meets-french-ministers-responsible-for-transport-and-digitalisation-1523640

  30. EU Transport Ministers discussed sustainable mobility and Single European Sky - Finnish Government

    3.6.2021 | The Transport Ministers of the European Union met in Luxembourg on 3 June 2021. In the meeting, Finland was represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-transport-ministers-discussed-sustainable-mobility-and-single-european-sky

  31. Finland applies for funding from the EU’s Connecting Europe Facility for several transport projects - Finnish Government

    16.12.2021 | The Finnish Government and other operators are applying for a total of EUR 185 million in financial support for 22 transport projects from the EU's Connecting Europe Facility (CEF). Half of these are the Government's projects, and half are projects of other operators. The Ministerial Finance Committee approved the applications on 16 December 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-applies-for-funding-from-the-eu-s-connecting-europe-facility-for-several-transport-projects-1616679

  32. Address of the Ministry of Transport and Communications to change - Finnish Government

    28.10.2021 | As of 1 November 2021, the premises of the Ministry of Transport and Communications will be located at Eteläesplanadi 4, Helsinki. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/address-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-to-change-1558337

  33. Vienna Road Traffic Convention to be amended to promote transport automation - Finnish Government

    4.11.2021 | The Government proposes that the President of the Republic approve amendments to the international Vienna Convention on Road Traffic. The amendments concern transport automation. Finland has actively promoted transport automation, which is why the adoption and international entry into force of the amendments are important for Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/vienna-road-traffic-convention-to-be-amended-to-promote-transport-automation

  34. Changes to the composition of Arctia’s board - Finnish Government

    18.10.2024 | On 18 October 2024, Minister of Transport, Communications and the Interior Lulu Ranne signed a decision to alter the composition of Arctia Ltd’s board of directors. A new special assignment for Arctia will also be incorporated into the company’s articles of association.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/changes-to-the-composition-of-arctia-s-board

  35. Government submits a bill for cybersecurity act for approval - Finnish Government

    27.3.2025 | The Government proposes that the President of the Republic approve the bill for cybersecurity act and set its date of entry into force on 8 April 2025. The President of the Republic is to approve the bill on Friday 4 April 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-submits-a-bill-for-cybersecurity-act-for-approval

  36. Government report on the digital compass sets the course for Finland’s digital transformation - Finnish Government

    20.10.2022 | The Government session on 20 October discussed the report on Finland’s digital compass. Finland's digital compass is a national strategic roadmap extending to 2030 that provides an overview of Finland's digital transformation and provides the direction for national development work.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/government-report-on-the-digital-compass-sets-the-course-for-finland-s-digital-transformation

  37. Progress achieved in the implementation of the National Transport System Plan, financing arrangements needed - Finnish Government

    12.10.2021 | In April 2021, the Government adopted the National Transport System Plan for 2021-2032. Parliament has taken a stand on the Plan.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/progress-achieved-in-the-implementation-of-the-national-transport-system-plan-financing-arrangements-needed-1540333

  38. Praiseworthy performance by security authorities in national cyber exercise - Finnish Government

    7.10.2024 | A government-level cyber coordination group led by National Cyber Security Director Rauli Paananen has praised the cyber expertise of Finnish security authorities after taking part in the KYHA national cyber security exercise in September.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/praiseworthy-performance-by-security-authorities-in-national-cyber-exercise

  39. Sustainable growth programme promotes innovation and internationalisation in the transport sector - Finnish Government

    30.6.2021 | Press release from the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment and the Ministry of Transport and Communications.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/sustainable-growth-programme-promotes-innovation-and-internationalisation-in-the-transport-sector-1416917

  40. Minister Skinnari’s Italy visit focuses on smart low-carbon transport solutions - Finnish Government

    2.5.2022 | Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari will visit Italy on 2–5 May.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-skinnari-s-italy-visit-focuses-on-smart-low-carbon-transport-solutions

  41. Fairway dues to be raised - Finnish Government

    23.9.2024 | Fairway dues will be again collected in full from 2025 onwards. They were halved in 2015 under temporary legislation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/fairway-dues-to-be-raised

  42. Vienna Road Traffic Convention to be amended to promote transport automation - Finnish Government

    4.11.2021 | The Government proposes that the President of the Republic approve amendments to the international Vienna Convention on Road Traffic. The amendments concern transport automation. Finland has actively promoted transport automation, which is why the adoption and international entry into force of the amendments are important for Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/vienna-road-traffic-convention-to-be-amended-to-promote-transport-automation-1567122

  43. Cyber Resilience Act sets minimum requirements for connected products, national implementation project underway - Finnish Government

    20.11.2024 | The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 20 November 2024. The CRA sets minimum cyber security requirements for products and software that can be connected to the internet or to other devices. A project preparing national legislation to complement the Act is underway at the Ministry of Transport and Communications.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/cyber-resilience-act-sets-minimum-requirements-for-connected-products-national-implementation-project-underway

  44. EU’s new sanctions ban some oil transport, add export and import bans and tackle circumvention - Finnish Government

    7.10.2022 | On 6 October 2022, the European Union imposed new sanctions on Russia in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The eight package of sanctions will ban transport of Russian oil that exceed a pre-established price cap and add new import and export bans.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-s-new-sanctions-ban-some-oil-transport-add-export-and-import-bans-and-tackle-circumvention

  45. Implementation of National Transport System Plan picks up speed - Finnish Government

    20.5.2021 | The Government adopted the first National Transport System Plan for 2021-2032 (Traffic 12 Plan) and submitted it in the form of a report to Parliament on 15 April 2021. The report is currently under consideration by Parliament.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/implementation-of-national-transport-system-plan-picks-up-speed

  46. New comprehensive Transport Safety Strategy circulated for comments - Finnish Government

    8.6.2021 | A Transport Safety Strategy prepared by the Ministry of Transport and Communications has been circulated for comments. The strategy was prepared in broad-based cross-administrative cooperation with stakeholders. It sets out effective means for improving transport safety and preventing traffic accidents in all modes of transport.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/new-comprehensive-transport-safety-strategy-circulated-for-comments

  47. Directors at the Ministry of Transport and Communications for the three-year period starting in February 2022 - Finnish Government

    21.12.2021 | New Unit Directors, the Director of Strategic Affairs and the Director of Legal Affairs will take up their duties on 1 February 2022. At the same time, the Ministry's reformed organisation will come into force.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/directors-at-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-for-the-three-year-period-starting-in-february-2022

  48. Ministry of Transport and Communications requests opinions on passenger rail service purchases - Finnish Government

    8.9.2021 | The Ministry of Transport of Communications is requesting opinions from regions and other stakeholders on the provision of purchased passenger rail services for 2022-2030.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/ministry-of-transport-and-communications-requests-opinions-on-passenger-rail-service-purchases-1498538

  49. Directors at the Ministry of Transport and Communications for the three-year period starting in February 2022 - Finnish Government

    21.12.2021 | New Unit Directors, the Director of Strategic Affairs and the Director of Legal Affairs will take up their duties on 1 February 2022. At the same time, the Ministry's reformed organisation will come into force.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/directors-at-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-for-the-three-year-period-starting-in-february-2022-1629275

  50. Finland seeks new term in Council of International Maritime Organization IMO - Finnish Government

    21.10.2024 | Finland is a Member of the Council of the International Maritime Organization IMO in 2024–2025. IMO makes decisions on key issues concerning the safety, sustainability and technologies of maritime transport, which is why Finland is seeking to be re-elected to the Council for the term 2026–2027.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-seeks-new-term-in-council-of-international-maritime-organization-imo

  51. Legislative project on implementing the EU Gigabit Infrastructure Act starts, aim is to accelerate the introduction of high-speed connections - Finnish Government

    12.9.2024 | In April 2024, the European Union issued a Regulation on measures to reduce the cost of deploying gigabit electronic communications networks. On 11 September 2024, the Ministry of Transport and Communications decided to launch a project to start preparing the necessary legislative amendments.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/legislative-project-on-implementing-the-eu-gigabit-infrastructure-act-starts-aim-is-to-accelerate-the-introduction-of-high-speed-connections

  52. Legislative reform of transport of dangerous goods focuses on accident prevention - Finnish Government

    18.11.2021 | The Government proposes that the Act on the Transport of Dangerous Goods be comprehensively reformed. The purpose is to harmonise the requirements on transport of dangerous goods by road, rail, vessel and air and to streamline legislation.  The aim of the reform is to improve the safety of transport and, in particular, to prevent possible environmental damage.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/legislative-reform-of-transport-of-dangerous-goods-focuses-on-accident-prevention-1583575

  53. Minister Ranne: Launch of location data service postponed - Finnish Government

    11.10.2024 | Minister of Transport, Communications and the Interior Lulu Ranne has called for the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom to interrupt the process to introduce the location data service prepared by Traficom.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-launch-of-location-data-service-postponed

  54. New comprehensive Transport Safety Strategy circulated for comments - Finnish Government

    8.6.2021 | A Transport Safety Strategy prepared by the Ministry of Transport and Communications has been circulated for comments. The strategy was prepared in broad-based cross-administrative cooperation with stakeholders. It sets out effective means for improving transport safety and preventing traffic accidents in all modes of transport.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/new-comprehensive-transport-safety-strategy-circulated-for-comments-1385656

  55. Government proposes amendments to Act on Electronic Communications Services - Finnish Government

    18.4.2024 | The Government proposes a number of individual amendments to the Act on Electronic Communications Services. The proposal would change certain temporary provisions to ones that are in force until further notice and would update the supervision tasks of the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposes-amendments-to-act-on-electronic-communications-services

  56. Call for comments on a draft assessment memorandum for national road transport emissions trading - Finnish Government

    8.11.2021 | An interdepartmental working group of public servants convened at the Ministry of Transport and Communications has prepared a draft assessment memorandum concerning implementation of a national road transport emissions trading scheme. The Ministry has now circulated this draft for comments. The call for comments expires on 3 December 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/call-for-comments-on-a-draft-assessment-memorandum-for-national-road-transport-emissions-trading-1572181

  57. EU Transport Ministers discussed sustainable mobility and Single European Sky - Finnish Government

    3.6.2021 | The Transport Ministers of the European Union met in Luxembourg on 3 June 2021. In the meeting, Finland was represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/eu-transport-ministers-discussed-sustainable-mobility-and-single-european-sky-1363525

  58. Finland and Estonia signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the transport sector - Finnish Government

    26.4.2021 | On 26 April 2021, Finland's Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka and Estonia's Minister of Economic Affairs and Infrastructure Taavi Aas signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation between the two countries in the transport sector.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-and-estonia-signed-a-memorandum-of-understanding-on-cooperation-in-the-transport-sector

  59. IMO takes step towards global measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships - Finnish Government

    7.10.2024 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) met in London between 30 September and 4 October 2024. The 82nd session of the Committee continued negotiations on global measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from marine transport. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications Minna Kivimäki attended the session on 30 September–2 October 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/imo-takes-step-towards-global-measures-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-ships

  60. Preparations for emissions trading scheme for national road transport sector continue, stakeholder consultation in August - Finnish Government

    13.8.2021 | A cross-sectoral working group of public officials of the Ministry of Transport and Communications is drafting a memorandum on the implementation of an emissions trading scheme for the national road transport sector. On 12 August 2021, the group organised a consultation event to support the preparations. The participants included representatives from universities, organisations, and businesses in the sector.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/preparations-for-emissions-trading-scheme-for-national-road-transport-sector-continue-stakeholder-consultation-in-august