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  1. 7.7.2021 | The study commissioned by the Ministry of Transport and Communications on the impacts of emissions trading in maritime transport on the costs of shipping, the national economy and Finland's competitiveness has been completed. The impacts on the national economy are negative, but the scale of those impacts is modest.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/new-information-on-economic-impacts-of-emissions-trading-in-maritime-transport
  2. 31.10.2024 | On 31 October 2024, the Government issued a decree bringing into force the amendments to an agreement on taxi transport services across the Finnish-Swedish border. The government decree will also bring the agreement into force.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/amendments-to-agreement-on-taxi-services-across-finnish-swedish-border-to-enter-into-force
  3. 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/-/1410829/minister-harakka-attends-a-meeting-of-eu-transport-ministers-1264408
  4. 27.7.2022 | The proposed new legislation would set a maximum duration of four years for the permit-granting procedures related to large projects on the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). In addition, it would also streamline decision-making on the classification of highways, and they would no longer be classified by decree. The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft government proposal by 7 September 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/introducing-maximum-duration-for-permit-granting-procedures-for-large-ten-t-transport-network-projects-and-changes-to-decision-making-on-highway-classification-draft-bills-circulated-for-comments
  5. 5.2.2021 | On 4 February 2021, the Ministry of Transport and Communications appointed an interministerial steering group on fossil-free transport. The steering group has representatives from the Ministry of Transport and Communications, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, the Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Finance. The group is tasked to promote the implementation of the Government Resolution on the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from domestic transport.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/steering-group-on-fossil-free-transport-started-its-work-1257424
  6. 1.4.2022 | On 1 April 2022, the Ministry of Transport and Communications organised a round table to discuss the ongoing energy transition. The topics of the discussion were the challenges and opportunities presented to the energy system by the increased use of alternative sources of power in transport.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/transition-to-alternative-power-sources-in-transport-calls-for-changes-in-energy-supply-and-distribution
  7. 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/-/1410829/implementation-of-national-transport-system-plan-picks-up-speed-1327056
  8. 24.11.2020 | The Government’s Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy decided on 24 November that Finland will start using the Public Regulated Service PRS of the European Galileo satellite navigation system during 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/public-regulated-service-prs-of-galileo-satellite-navigation-system-to-finland-in-2024
  9. 20.1.2022 | On 20 January 2022, the Saimaa Canal Commission granted a permit to the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency for construction in the Saimaa Canal lease area. The Commission, which coordinates the positions of the Finnish authorities, considers that the development projects of the Saimaa Canal meet the obligations of the Saimaa Canal lease agreement. The projects are needed to develop the Canal and organise its vessel traffic. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/saimaa-canal-commission-grants-a-permit-to-transport-infrastructure-agency-for-construction-in-the-saimaa-canal-lease-area
  10. 15.11.2021 | The Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications organised a round table on 15 November 2021 to hear the views of various interest groups on distribution channels for alternative fuels in road transport and on hydrogen as a power source. The demands of the EU regulations currently in preparation for refuelling/recharging infrastructure were also discussed in detail. This infrastructure plays a crucial role in efforts to mainstream low-emission alternative fuels.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/forum-for-fossil-free-transport-focused-on-distribution-infrastructure-for-electricity-gas-and-hydrogen
  11. 12.11.2024 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on a draft government proposal for amending legislative amendments to improve aviation safety. Provisions on the permission to set up obstacles to air navigation under the Aviation Act would also be amended at the same time. The deadline for submitting comments is 31 December 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposal-to-improve-aviation-safety-circulated-for-comments
  12. 25.11.2024 | Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne visits Strasbourg on 25–27 November 2024 to meet key Members of the European Parliament.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-to-strasbourg-on-eu-advocacy-visit
  13. 5.2.2021 | On 4 February 2021, the Ministry of Transport and Communications appointed an interministerial steering group on fossil-free transport. The steering group has representatives from the Ministry of Transport and Communications, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, the Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Finance. The group is tasked to promote the implementation of the Government Resolution on the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from domestic transport.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/steering-group-on-fossil-free-transport-started-its-work
  14. 24.10.2024 | In Finland, summer time ends and clocks are changed back to Eastern European Time on the night between Saturday and Sunday. Clocks will be changed back by one hour next Sunday, 27 October 2024, at 4.00 in the morning.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/clocks-go-back-on-sunday-27-october
  15. 2.6.2021 | The transport and telecommunications ministers of the European Union will meet in Luxembourg on 3-4 June 2021. In the meeting, Finland will be represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-attends-a-meeting-of-the-eu-transport-and-telecommunications-council
  16. 20.1.2022 | On 20 January 2022, the Saimaa Canal Commission granted a permit to the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency for construction in the Saimaa Canal lease area. The Commission, which coordinates the positions of the Finnish authorities, considers that the development projects of the Saimaa Canal meet the obligations of the Saimaa Canal lease agreement. The projects are needed to develop the Canal and organise its vessel traffic. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/saimaa-canal-commission-grants-a-permit-to-transport-infrastructure-agency-for-construction-in-the-saimaa-canal-lease-area-1637370
  17. 15.10.2024 | Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications Minna Kivimäki will visit Brussels on 16–18 October 2024 to influence various EU processes. During the visit, Kivimäki will meet European Commission representatives and Finnish MPEs.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/permanent-secretary-kivimaki-visits-brussels-to-influence-eu-processes
  18. 30.4.2024 | On 30 April 2024, Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne, Norwegian Minister of Transport Jon-Ivar Nygård and Swedish Minister of Infrastructure Andreas Carlson signed a joint statement on developing the transport system.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-sweden-and-norway-enhance-their-cooperation-to-improve-military-mobility
  19. 1.4.2022 | On 1 April 2022, the Ministry of Transport and Communications organised a round table to discuss the ongoing energy transition. The topics of the discussion were the challenges and opportunities presented to the energy system by the increased use of alternative sources of power in transport.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/transition-to-alternative-power-sources-in-transport-calls-for-changes-in-energy-supply-and-distribution-1711594
  20. 22.2.2022 | An informal meeting of the European Union transport ministers was held in Le Bourget, France, on 21-22 February 2022. Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka and High-Level Representative Mikael Nyberg represented Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-expressed-its-views-on-the-ten-t-reform-at-the-meeting-of-eu-transport-ministers
  21. 2.7.2021 | Digirail aims to achieve safe and efficient train operation. Published on 2 July 2021, the Digirail Report provides details of how railway technical systems will be modernised in Finland. The Digirail project is now moving from preparation to practice as digital train control technology is constructed and piloted on the railways.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/digirail-pursuing-the-european-lead-in-rail-transport
  22. 21.11.2024 | The Government proposes that the President of the Republic approve on 22 November 2024 the amendments to the Aviation Act and to certain related acts.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/amendments-to-aviation-act-to-be-approved
  23. 27.7.2022 | The proposed new legislation would set a maximum duration of four years for the permit-granting procedures related to large projects on the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). In addition, it would also streamline decision-making on the classification of highways, and they would no longer be classified by decree. The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft government proposal by 7 September 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/introducing-maximum-duration-for-permit-granting-procedures-for-large-ten-t-transport-network-projects-and-changes-to-decision-making-on-high-1809993
  24. 10.2.2025 | Municipalities and operators involved in Finland's critical infrastructure took part in the first national cyber exercise of the year at Jamk University of Applied Sciences between 3 and 7 February 2025. The exercise brought together cybersecurity, management and communications professionals especially from the north of Finland and Northern Ostrobothnia.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/kunnille-ja-kriittisen-infrastruktuurin-toimijoille-suunnattuun-kansalliseen-kyberharjoitukseen-saapui-osallistujia-ympari-suomen
  25. 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/-/1410829/preparations-for-emissions-trading-scheme-for-national-road-transport-sector-continue-stakeholder-consultation-in-august-1470123
  26. 16.5.2024 | On 16 May 2024, the Government discussed the national adoption of convention amendments adopted by the Maritime Safety Committee of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The amendments allow the introduction of electronic certificates of competency for seafarers.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/convention-amendments-on-seafarer-certification-adopted
  27. 15.11.2024 | Europe's leading data infrastructure and data economy experts met for the fifth time at the largest-ever Gaia-X Summit, held in Helsinki on 14 and 15 November 2024. Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne gave the opening address at the event.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/fifth-gaia-x-summit-brought-europe-s-leading-data-economy-experts-to-helsinki
  28. 21.5.2024 | Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne has invited Maaria Wallin (M.Sc., M.A.) to serve as her Special Adviser.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/maaria-wallin-appointed-to-serve-as-special-adviser-to-minister-ranne
  29. 15.7.2021 | Finland's EU funding applications have been successful. A total of EUR 10.9m in Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) funding was granted by the EU for three transport projects.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-receives-eur-10.9m-from-the-eu-s-cef-for-transport-project-planning
  30. 22.2.2022 | An informal meeting of the European Union transport ministers was held in Le Bourget, France, on 21-22 February 2022. Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka and High-Level Representative Mikael Nyberg represented Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-expressed-its-views-on-the-ten-t-reform-at-the-meeting-of-eu-transport-ministers-1673407
  31. 15.11.2021 | The Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications organised a round table on 15 November 2021 to hear the views of various interest groups on distribution channels for alternative fuels in road transport and on hydrogen as a power source. The demands of the EU regulations currently in preparation for refuelling/recharging infrastructure were also discussed in detail. This infrastructure plays a crucial role in efforts to mainstream low-emission alternative fuels.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/forum-for-fossil-free-transport-focused-on-distribution-infrastructure-for-electricity-gas-and-hydrogen-1580665
  32. 7.7.2021 | The study commissioned by the Ministry of Transport and Communications on the impacts of emissions trading in maritime transport on the costs of shipping, the national economy and Finland's competitiveness has been completed. The impacts on the national economy are negative, but the scale of those impacts is modest.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/new-information-on-economic-impacts-of-emissions-trading-in-maritime-transport-1440291
  33. 12.11.2024 | Tero Jokilehto, Senior Ministerial Adviser at the Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications, has been elected vice-chair of the Civil Aviation Group for the next three years. The Civil Aviation Group is a sub-group of the Transport Group, which is one of the planning groups under NATO’s Resilience Committee. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-s-tero-jokilehto-appointed-as-vice-chair-of-civil-aviation-group-of-nato-s-resilience-committee
  34. 30.10.2024 | The European Commission has selected communications projects to receive funding from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF). In the third round of calls for proposals under the CEF Digital programme, two projects coordinated by Finnish operators received a total of around EUR 21.07 million in funding.   This press release corrects information published (in Finnish) in a press release on 29 October 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-to-receive-eur-21.07-million-in-eu-funding-for-communications-projects
  35. 24.6.2024 | The Saimaa Canal delegates have decided that the sailing season in the canal will start on 24 June 2024 and last until 31 December 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/saimaa-canal-open-as-of-24-june
  36. 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/-/1410829/finland-and-estonia-signed-a-memorandum-of-understanding-on-cooperation-in-the-transport-sector-1268697
  37. 18.4.2024 | The Government gave a proposal to Parliament by which the amendments to the Road Traffic Convention would be approved and brought into force. The main objective of the amendments is to coordinate the International Road Traffic Convention with the current UN Regulations concerning lighting devices.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposes-approval-of-amendments-to-road-traffic-convention
  38. 18.3.2021 | On 18 March the Ministry of Transport and Communications published a draft summary of opinions on the national transport system plan for 2021-2032 and an assessment of its impacts.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/summary-of-opinions-national-transport-system-plan-ensures-long-term-progress
  39. 15.7.2021 | Finland's EU funding applications have been successful. A total of EUR 10.9m in Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) funding was granted by the EU for three transport projects.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-receives-eur-10-9m-from-the-eu-s-cef-for-transport-project-planning-1443493
  40. 25.2.2021 | The Government has decided how Finland will apply the EU Regulation on the extension of derogations in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-decided-not-to-apply-certain-exemptions-from-road-transport-rules
  41. 5.6.2024 | NATO’s Civil Communications Planning Group (CCPG) will hold a workshop in Helsinki on 5–6 June 2024. The workshop will discuss emerging and disruptive technologies. It is organised by the Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/nato-civil-communications-planning-group-to-discuss-emerging-and-disruptive-technologies-in-helsinki
  42. 17.7.2026 | On 15 July 2026, the Finnish Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment issued a competent authority statement on the environmental impact assessment (EIA) programme of Kuopion Energia Oy’s project to build a small modular reactor (SMR) plant for district heating production. The statement was issued as part of the EIA procedure.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/ministry-of-economic-affairs-and-employment-issues-competent-authority-statement-on-eia-programme-of-kuopio-energia-oy-s-smr-plant-project
  43. 22.8.2024 | A working group appointed by the Ministry of Transport and Communications has started its work to promote 6G communications technologies. The aim is to prepare a national 6G roadmap and to encourage cooperation and exchange of information in the field of future-generation wireless network technologies. Members of the working group represent key central government bodies as well as stakeholders in the research and business sector.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/working-group-to-promote-national-6g-cooperation-and-finland-s-leading-role-in-mobile-communications-networks
  44. 30.9.2024 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee of the International Maritime Organization convenes in London from 30 September to 4 October 2024. The 82nd session of the Committee continues the negotiations on global actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping. The topics include the package of a possible fuel standard and a price for carbon emissions. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications Minna Kivimäki attends the session on 30 September–2 October 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/international-maritime-organization-continues-negotiations-on-actions-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions
  45. 2.6.2022 | On 2 June 2022, the Transport Council of the European Union adopted a general approach on three legislative proposals included in the EU Fit for 55 package.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-s-goals-well-taken-into-account-in-the-agreement-reached-by-the-transport-council-on-the-eu-climate-package-1762257
  46. 25.2.2021 | The Government has decided how Finland will apply the EU Regulation on the extension of derogations in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-decided-not-to-apply-certain-exemptions-from-road-transport-rules-1259399
  47. 27.10.2021 | A legislative amendment is proposed that would allow cable ferries to be increasingly controlled by means of a virtual guiding cable instead of a physical cable. The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the matter by 24 November 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/comments-requested-on-authorising-the-transport-and-communications-agency-to-issue-orders-regarding-virtual-cables-on-cable-ferries
  48. 2.6.2022 | On 2 June 2022, the Government proposed a new act on a fixed-term fuel subsidy, which would compensate transport companies for the sudden rise in fuel prices caused by Russia’s attack on Ukraine in February. The subsidy would apply to road transport of goods and passengers.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/transport-companies-to-receive-a-temporary-fuel-subsidy
  49. 13.6.2024 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the Government’s draft proposal to Parliament for an act amending the Act on Fairway Dues. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/proposal-to-amend-the-act-on-fairway-dues-sent-out-for-comments
  50. 3.3.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has appointed an cross-sectoral working group of public officials to prepare for and assess the implementation of an emissions trading scheme for the national road transport sector. The work is part of the process to prepare the Roadmap to fossil-free transport.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/preparation-of-emissions-trading-in-the-national-road-transport-sector-starts-working-group-appointed
  51. 5.5.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has, on 4 May 2021, invited comments about a draft government resolution on the promotion of transport automation. The resolution applies to all modes of transport. It opens up the current state of the development of automation and outlines the possible directions this development may take.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/transport-automation-benefits-all-of-society-draft-resolution-sent-out-for-comments
  52. 22.11.2024 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has launched a monitoring project to assess the impacts of the legislative amendments that were needed to implement the Directive establishing the European Electronic Communications Code (EECC). The Code regulates electronic communications (telecoms) networks and services. The Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom will carry out the impact assessment under the Ministry's guidance.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/project-launched-to-assess-impacts-of-european-electronic-communications-code
  53. 12.5.2021 | On 12 May, the Government approved the General Government Fiscal Plan for 2022-2025. The Plan includes the decision on spending limits for central government finances.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/appropriations-in-the-general-government-fiscal-plan-for-the-administrative-branch-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications
  54. 18.3.2021 | On 18 March the Ministry of Transport and Communications published a draft summary of opinions on the national transport system plan for 2021-2032 and an assessment of its impacts.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/summary-of-opinions-national-transport-system-plan-ensures-long-term-progress-1263009
  55. 3.2.2022 | In November 2021, the European Commission issued a proposal for a Regulation on measures against transport operators. The aim is to prevent trafficking in persons or smuggling of migrants into the territory of the European Union. On 3 February 2022, the Government submitted a communication on a European Union matter, or Union communication, concerning the proposal for a Regulation to Parliament.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/the-eu-aims-to-tackle-trafficking-in-persons-and-smuggling-of-migrants-more-effectively-through-a-regulation-on-transport-operators
  56. 2.6.2021 | The transport and telecommunications ministers of the European Union will meet in Luxembourg on 3-4 June 2021. In the meeting, Finland will be represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-harakka-attends-a-meeting-of-the-eu-transport-and-telecommunications-council-1361253
  57. 22.4.2021 | On 22 April 2021, the Government appointed Minna Kivimäki, Master of Laws, as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minna-kivimaki-appointed-permanent-secretary-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-1268261
  58. 5.5.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has, on 4 May 2021, invited comments about a draft government resolution on the promotion of transport automation. The resolution applies to all modes of transport. It opens up the current state of the development of automation and outlines the possible directions this development may take.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/transport-automation-benefits-all-of-society-draft-resolution-sent-out-for-comments-1291834
  59. 27.9.2024 | Finland has joined the US-led multilateral declaration on submarine cable security. The parties to the declaration agreed on common objectives and means for improving the security and resilience of submarine cables.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-joins-new-york-declaration-on-submarine-cable-security
  60. 22.4.2021 | On 22 April 2021, the Government appointed Minna Kivimäki, Master of Laws, as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minna-kivimaki-appointed-permanent-secretary-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications