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  1. Finland wins the European Road Safety Prize for outstanding progress in road safety - Finnish Government

    19.6.2024 | Finland has won the European Transport Safety Council’s (ETSC) Road Safety Prize for 2024. The prize was awarded for the long-term and effective road safety work and the comprehensive strategy and measures to improve the safety of all road users. This is the first time Finland receives the prize.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-wins-the-european-road-safety-prize-for-outstanding-progress-in-road-safety

  2. Accessibility vision published – aiming for smooth, safe and independent journeys - Finnish Government

    24.11.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has published a vision for an accessible transport system. The vision defines the aims for the development of the accessibility of the transport system throughout Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/accessibility-vision-published-aiming-for-smooth-safe-and-independent-journeys

  3. Mid-term policy review and spending limits session – policies of the Ministry of Transport and Communications - Finnish Government

    30.4.2021 | On 29 April the Finnish Government decided its policy positions for the remainder of its term and the General Government Fiscal Plan for 2022-2025, resolving to increase spending limits and reallocate outlays.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/mid-term-policy-review-and-spending-limits-session-policies-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-1290105

  4. Must-carry obligation for radio programmes to be removed - Finnish Government

    27.6.2024 | The Government proposes that the President of the Republic approve the amendments to the Act on Electronic Communication Services and that the Act enter into force on 1 July 2024. The must-carry obligation for radio programmes would be removed from the Act, the provision on the revocation of radio licences would be amended and other technical amendments would be made. After a one-year transition period, the must-carry obligation for radio would end on 1 July 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/must-carry-obligation-for-radio-programmes-to-be-removed

  5. Government proposes a new act to complement the EU Regulation on the Deployment of Alternative Fuels Infrastructure - Finnish Government

    16.5.2024 | On 16 May 2024, the Government submitted a legislative proposal to Parliament for a new act on the alternative fuels infrastructure for transport.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposes-a-new-act-to-complement-the-eu-regulation-on-the-deployment-of-alternative-fuels-infrastructure

  6. Minister Harakka takes part in a US–Nordic webinar on fossil fuel-free transport - Finnish Government

    14.4.2021 | How can the United States transition to fossil fuel-free transport? What can the US learn from the climate solutions proposed by the Nordic countries and in which areas can we work more together? These issues will be discussed at a climate webinar between the US and the Nordic countries on 15 April 2021. Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will speak at the event.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-harakka-takes-part-in-a-us-nordic-webinar-on-fossil-fuel-free-transport-1266608

  7. Minister Harakka met representatives of the passenger transport sector: Now is the time to intensify the measures to ensure health security - Finnish Government

    4.3.2021 | On 5 March 2021, the Ministry of Transport and Communications organised for the third time a forum on health security for the passenger transport sector. The aim of the forum is to share the best practices and information from the authorities among transport service providers.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-met-representatives-of-the-passenger-transport-sector-now-is-the-time-to-intensify-the-measures-to-ensure-health-security

  8. Legislative proposal to improve micromobility safety circulated for comments - Finnish Government

    24.9.2024 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft government proposal for legislation on micromobility to improve the safety of electric scooters and other micromobility vehicles. The deadline for submitting comments is 1 November 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/legislative-proposal-to-improve-micromobility-safety-circulated-for-comments

  9. Government resolution to reduce emissions from maritime and inland waterway transport – focus on effective global action - Finnish Government

    6.5.2021 | On 6 May 2021, the Government adopted a resolution confirming national measures and priorities for exerting influence internationally to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from maritime and inland waterway transport. The resolution draws on the work on the Roadmap for fossil-free transport.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-resolution-to-reduce-emissions-from-maritime-and-inland-waterway-transport-focus-on-effective-global-action-1294472

  10. Minister Harakka on EU climate package: emissions reductions in transport necessary – attention must be paid to costs - Finnish Government

    7.10.2021 | The Government of Finland has outlined its positions on the legislative proposals of the EU Commission aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from road, maritime and air transport.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-harakka-on-eu-climate-package-emissions-reductions-in-transport-necessary-attention-must-be-paid-to-costs-1539860

  11. IMO Council promotes transparency of meetings and gender equality at its session - Finnish Government

    15.7.2024 | The Council of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) held its 132nd session in London from 8 to 12 July 2024. Finland participated in the session for the first time as a full member since its election to the IMO Council in December 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/imo-council-promotes-transparency-of-meetings-and-gender-equality-at-its-session

  12. Ministerial working group: Emergency preparedness of ICT infrastructure to be enhanced - Finnish Government

    25.11.2022 | The coordination of emergency preparedness related to critical information and communications technology infrastructure will be assigned to the National Cyber Security Director. The Ministerial working group on developing the digital transformation, the data economy and public administration endorsed the matter on 25 November.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/ministerial-working-group-emergency-preparedness-of-ict-infrastructure-to-be-enhanced

  13. Government proposes changes to purchase and conversion subsidies for vehicles, aims to promote the use of electricity and gas in transport - Finnish Government

    11.11.2021 | On 11 November 2021, the Government submitted to Parliament a legislative proposal on purchase and conversion subsidies for low-emission vehicles.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-proposes-changes-to-purchase-and-conversion-subsidies-for-vehicles-aims-to-promote-the-use-of-electricity-and-gas-in-transport

  14. Minister Ranne: Government budget session decides on road projects strengthening safety, security and the economy - Finnish Government

    3.9.2024 | In 2025, the Government will launch several important transport infrastructure projects across Finland. The decision on new infrastructure investments was reached today, 3 September, in the government budget session. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-government-budget-session-decides-on-road-projects-strengthening-safety-security-and-the-economy

  15. Ministerial working group sets Finland’s digital vision and targets for 2030 - Finnish Government

    14.2.2022 | Finland is preparing a national digital compass during spring 2022. In its meeting on 14 February 2022, the Ministerial Working Group on Developing the Digital Transformation, the Data Economy and Public Administration approved Finland’s digital vision for 2030 and set targets for the national digital compass as a basis for further work.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/ministerial-working-group-sets-finland-s-digital-vision-and-targets-for-2030

  16. Comprehensive reform of the Act on the Transport of Dangerous Goods would raise the safety and security of society – draft bill out for comments - Finnish Government

    2.6.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications will reform the Act on the Transport of Dangerous Goods. The aim of the reform is to improve the safety of the transport, to prevent possible environmental damage and to provide favourable conditions for new businesses. The reform would clarify and harmonise the outdated, and partly unclear, regulation and so improve the safety and security of the entire society.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/comprehensive-reform-of-the-act-on-the-transport-of-dangerous-goods-would-raise-the-safety-and-security-of-society-draft-bill-out-for-comments

  17. Comments requested on draft memorandum on EU Data Act's national implementation - Finnish Government

    3.5.2024 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft memorandum concerning the national implementation of the EU Data Act. The deadline for submitting comments is 31 May 2024. The Ministry has also published a study, which was conducted by the Research Institute of the Finnish Economy, on the markets covered by the Data Act in Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/comments-requested-on-draft-memorandum-on-eu-data-act-s-national-implementation

  18. Government proposes changes to purchase and conversion subsidies for vehicles, aims to promote the use of electricity and gas in transport - Finnish Government

    11.11.2021 | On 11 November 2021, the Government submitted to Parliament a legislative proposal on purchase and conversion subsidies for low-emission vehicles.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposes-changes-to-purchase-and-conversion-subsidies-for-vehicles-aims-to-promote-the-use-of-electricity-and-gas-in-transport-1579616

  19. Minister Harakka met representatives of the passenger transport sector: Now is the time to intensify the measures to ensure health security - Finnish Government

    4.3.2021 | On 5 March 2021, the Ministry of Transport and Communications organised for the third time a forum on health security for the passenger transport sector. The aim of the forum is to share the best practices and information from the authorities among transport service providers.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-harakka-met-representatives-of-the-passenger-transport-sector-now-is-the-time-to-intensify-the-measures-to-ensure-health-security-1260240

  20. Revised Cyber Security Strategy circulated for comments - Finnish Government

    12.6.2024 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on the revised draft of Finland's Cyber Security Strategy. The deadline for submitting opinions is 9 August 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/revised-cyber-security-strategy-circulated-for-comments

  21. Tuomas Sorsa appointed to serve as Special Adviser to Minister Ranne - Finnish Government

    27.11.2023 | Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne has invited Tuomas Sorsa to serve as her Special Adviser.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/tuomas-sorsa-appointed-to-serve-as-special-adviser-to-minister-ranne

  22. Finland's goals well taken into account in the agreement reached by the Transport Council on the EU climate package - Finnish Government

    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/-/finland-s-goals-well-taken-into-account-in-the-agreement-reached-by-the-transport-council-on-the-eu-climate-package

  23. Minister Harakka at the IMO Assembly: negotiations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions must be intensified and digitalisation utilised in maritime transport - Finnish Government

    3.12.2021 | Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will deliver Finland's general statement at the IMO General Assembly on 6 December 2021. Alongside decisions relating to the activities of the organisation, the remote meeting will discuss environmental and maritime safety issues.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-at-the-imo-assembly-negotiations-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-must-be-intensified-and-digitalisation-utilised-in-maritime-transport

  24. Minister Ranne: GPS interference from Russia taken seriously, authorities work to ensure flight safety - Finnish Government

    3.5.2024 | GPS interference in aviation has been debated in public. The Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom published a press release saying that it is safe to fly to and in Finland. Traficom is responsible for flight and aviation safety as well as for monitoring GPS interference.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-gps-interference-from-russia-taken-seriously-authorities-work-to-ensure-flight-safety

  25. Minister Ranne travels to Stockholm on an advocacy dialogue visit - Finnish Government

    29.1.2024 | Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne will visit Stockholm on 29 January 2024. This is Minister Ranne’s first official visit to Sweden. She will meet Minister for Infrastructure and Housing Andreas Carlson and Minister for Public Administration Erik Slottner.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-travels-to-stockholm-on-an-advocacy-dialogue-visit

  26. Finland agrees on principles guiding 6G development with partner countries - Finnish Government

    27.2.2024 | Finland has joined the multilateral Joint Statement Endorsing Principles for 6G led by the United States. The joint statement was published at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on 27 February 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-agrees-on-principles-guiding-6g-development-with-partner-countries

  27. Government decided on means of reducing emissions from road transport – emissions to be halved by 2030 - Finnish Government

    6.5.2021 | On 6 May 2021, the Finnish Government made a resolution on reducing domestic transport-related greenhouse gas emissions, i.e. the roadmap for fossil-free transport. The three-stage plan aims to halve transport-related emissions by 2030.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-decided-on-means-of-reducing-emissions-from-road-transport-emissions-to-be-halved-by-2030

  28. Discussion event 30 August 2021: Low-emission transport requires a comprehensive distribution network – what EU funding instruments are available for such projects? - Finnish Government

    23.7.2021 | A transition to low-emission transport requires a comprehensive distribution network for alternative transport fuels. The EU is providing funding for the construction of the network during the second period of the Connecting Europe Facility transport programme, which starts in September. Developing the distribution network is also one of the key measures set out in Finland's roadmap for fossil-free transport.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/discussion-event-30-august-2021-low-emission-transport-requires-a-comprehensive-distribution-network-what-eu-funding-instruments-are-available-for-such-projects-

  29. Permanent Secretary Kivimäki to advocate for inclusion of Finland’s objectives in Commission’s work programme on visit to Brussels - Finnish Government

    28.3.2024 | Permanent Secretary Minna Kivimäki will visit Brussels on 1–3 April 2024. There, she will take part in the Connecting Europe Days event and meet with representatives from Directorates-General of the European Commission. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/permanent-secretary-kivimaki-to-advocate-for-inclusion-of-finland-s-objectives-in-commission-s-work-programme-on-visit-to-brussels

  30. Minister Harakka at the IMO Assembly: negotiations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions must be intensified and digitalisation utilised in maritime transport - Finnish Government

    3.12.2021 | Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will deliver Finland's general statement at the IMO General Assembly on 6 December 2021. Alongside decisions relating to the activities of the organisation, the remote meeting will discuss environmental and maritime safety issues.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-harakka-at-the-imo-assembly-negotiations-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-must-be-intensified-and-digitalisation-utilised-in-marit-1601955

  31. Harri Pursiainen will not seek an extension to his post as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications - Finnish Government

    17.2.2021 | Harri Pursiainen, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications, will not seek an extension to his mandate as Permanent Secretary. He submitted his application for the post of Permanent Secretary when the application period began on 18 January, but he withdrew his application on 16 February.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/harri-pursiainen-will-not-seek-an-extension-to-his-post-as-permanent-secretary-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications

  32. Government appoints new ministerial working group to develop digital transformation, data economy and public administration - Finnish Government

    2.9.2021 | On Thursday 2 September, the Government appointed a Ministerial Working Group on Developing the Digital Transformation, the Data Economy and Public Administration. The new working group will be responsible for guiding and directing the development of public administration, the digital transformation, the data economy and information policy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-appoints-new-ministerial-working-group-to-develop-digital-transformation-data-economy-and-public-administration

  33. Government appoints new ministerial working group to develop digital transformation, data economy and public administration - Finnish Government

    2.9.2021 | On Thursday 2 September, the Government appointed a Ministerial Working Group on Developing the Digital Transformation, the Data Economy and Public Administration. The new working group will be responsible for guiding and directing the development of public administration, the digital transformation, the data economy and information policy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/government-appoints-new-ministerial-working-group-to-develop-digital-transformation-data-economy-and-public-administration

  34. Government proposal to supplement EU alternative fuels distribution regulation circulated for comments - Finnish Government

    13.3.2024 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications is inviting comments on the government proposal for a new act on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure for transport. The deadline for submitting comments is 10 April 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposal-to-supplement-eu-alternative-fuels-distribution-regulation-circulated-for-comments

  35. Finland applies for financial support from the EU’s Connecting Europe Facility for the planning of transport projects in urban areas - Finnish Government

    11.3.2021 | The State of Finland and certain other actors are applying for financial support from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for four transport projects. Two of these projects are central government projects and two are port projects. The Ministerial Finance Committee endorsed the applications on 11 March 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-applies-for-financial-support-from-the-eu-s-connecting-europe-facility-for-the-planning-of-transport-projects-in-urban-areas

  36. Forecast: Road transport emissions to decrease slightly faster than anticipated - the reason for this is a boost in the popularity of electric cars - Finnish Government

    20.9.2021 | Finland's greenhouse gas emissions from road transport are projected to decrease faster in the 2020s than previously estimated. According to the new forecast prepared by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, current measures will see greenhouse gas emissions from transport decrease by about 40% between 2005 and 2030. The aim is to reduce emissions by at least 50%.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/forecast-road-transport-emissions-to-decrease-slightly-faster-than-anticipated-the-reason-for-this-is-a-boost-in-the-popularity-of-electric-cars

  37. Government submits four Union communications to Parliament outlining positions on EU climate initiatives for transport - Finnish Government

    30.9.2021 | The Government submitted four Union communications to Parliament on 30 September 2021 concerning legislative proposals for transport. These communications address the tightening of CO2 emission limits for motor vehicles, development of a distribution infrastructure for alternative fuels, and an increase in the use of alternative fuels in aviation and maritime transport.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-submits-four-union-communications-to-parliament-outlining-positions-on-eu-climate-initiatives-for-transport

  38. Minister Ranne to attend Mobile World Congress in Barcelona - Finnish Government

    23.2.2024 | Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne will attend the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on 26–27 February 2024. Her agenda includes speaking events and meetings with ministers and business representatives.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-to-attend-mobile-world-congress-in-barcelona

  39. Orpo Government: Government’s decisions support emerging economic growth - Finnish Government

    2.9.2025 | The Government of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has reached a decision on its budget proposal for 2026. The Government’s decisions aim to support economic growth, which is picking up. Supporting economic growth and continuing responsible fiscal management is necessary to ensure the security of people in Finland and safeguard their access to important services going forward.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/orpo-government-government-s-decisions-support-emerging-economic-growth

  40. Comprehensive reform of the Act on the Transport of Dangerous Goods would raise the safety and security of society – draft bill out for comments - Finnish Government

    2.6.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications will reform the Act on the Transport of Dangerous Goods. The aim of the reform is to improve the safety of the transport, to prevent possible environmental damage and to provide favourable conditions for new businesses. The reform would clarify and harmonise the outdated, and partly unclear, regulation and so improve the safety and security of the entire society.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/comprehensive-reform-of-the-act-on-the-transport-of-dangerous-goods-would-raise-the-safety-and-security-of-society-draft-bill-out-for-comments-1371493

  41. Request for comments: review of 2G network licence terms - Finnish Government

    31.5.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on matters to be considered in the review of the licence terms for 2G networks. It is an interim review assessing the need to amend the licence terms. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/request-for-comments-review-of-2g-network-licence-terms

  42. Government decided on means of reducing emissions from road transport – emissions to be halved by 2030 - Finnish Government

    6.5.2021 | On 6 May 2021, the Finnish Government made a resolution on reducing domestic transport-related greenhouse gas emissions, i.e. the roadmap for fossil-free transport. The three-stage plan aims to halve transport-related emissions by 2030.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-decided-on-means-of-reducing-emissions-from-road-transport-emissions-to-be-halved-by-2030-1295318

  43. Act on Environmental Protection in Maritime Transport circulated for second comments – reduced requirements for ports and authorities - Finnish Government

    1.2.2021 | A revision of the Act on Environmental Protection in Maritime Transport is underway. The draft has been modified based on initial comments, and the requirements for ports and the authorities have been relaxed. The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft by 12 February.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/act-on-environmental-protection-in-maritime-transport-circulated-for-second-comments-reduced-requirements-for-ports-and-authorities

  44. Discussion event 30 August 2021: Low-emission transport requires a comprehensive distribution network – what EU funding instruments are available for such projects? - Finnish Government

    23.7.2021 | A transition to low-emission transport requires a comprehensive distribution network for alternative transport fuels. The EU is providing funding for the construction of the network during the second period of the Connecting Europe Facility transport programme, which starts in September. Developing the distribution network is also one of the key measures set out in Finland's roadmap for fossil-free transport.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/discussion-event-30-august-2021-low-emission-transport-requires-a-comprehensive-distribution-network-what-eu-funding-instruments-are-availabl-1452672

  45. Comments invited on the Spectrum Decree - Finnish Government

    21.9.2023 | 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). The deadline for submitting comments is 6 October 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/comments-invited-on-the-spectrum-decree

  46. EU reaches preliminary agreement on ship-source pollution directive, scope of environmental regulation to be extended - Finnish Government

    29.2.2024 | On 15 February 2024, the Member States, Parliament and Commission of the European Union reached a preliminary agreement on amendments to the Directive on Ship-Source Pollution and on the Introduction of Penalties for Infringements. The aim of the amendments is to improve the protection of the marine environment. On 28 February, the provisional agreement was discussed in the Permanent Representatives Committee of the Member States (Coreper).
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/eu-reaches-preliminary-agreement-on-ship-source-pollution-directive-scope-of-environmental-regulation-to-be-extended

  47. Minister Ranne on taxis: “Sector problems have been taken seriously – preparations are progressing rapidly” - Finnish Government

    12.2.2024 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications already began preparing measures to rectify anomalies and increase confidence in the entire taxi sector in summer 2023. The ministry will circulate a memorandum in May calling for opinions on measures to reform regulations.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-on-taxis-sector-problems-have-been-taken-seriously-preparations-are-progressing-rapidly-

  48. Minister Ranne: Changed security situation requires investment in digital infrastructure - Finnish Government

    11.4.2024 | On 11–12 April 2024, EU telecommunications ministers will hold an informal meeting in Louvain-la-Neuve at the invitation of the Belgian Presidency. Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne will represent Finland at the meeting. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-changed-security-situation-requires-investment-in-digital-infrastructure

  49. EU Telecommunications Council to discuss regulation in digital and cyber sectors - Finnish Government

    20.5.2024 | The EU Telecommunications Council will convene in Brussels on 21 May 2024. At the meeting, Finland will be represented by State Secretary Marjo Lindgren.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/eu-telecommunications-council-to-discuss-regulation-in-digital-and-cyber-sectors-

  50. Progress of the government action plan to combat racism - Finnish Government

    Progress of the government action plan to combat racism The government action plan to combat racism and promote equality implements the policies set out in the equality statement issued by the Government. The selected measures are based on an asse...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/promoting-equality/progress-of-the-action-plan

  51. Secretary-General of International Maritime Organisation to visit Finland - Finnish Government

    27.2.2024 | Secretary-General of International Maritime Organization Arsenio Antonio Domínguez Velasco will visit Finland from 27 February to 2 March 2024. Secretary-General Domínguez will meet Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications Minna Kivimäki and Director General of the Transport and Communications Agency Traficom Jarkko Saarimäki.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/secretary-general-of-international-maritime-organisation-to-visit-finland

  52. Forecast: Road transport emissions to decrease slightly faster than anticipated - the reason for this is a boost in the popularity of electric cars - Finnish Government

    20.9.2021 | Finland's greenhouse gas emissions from road transport are projected to decrease faster in the 2020s than previously estimated. According to the new forecast prepared by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, current measures will see greenhouse gas emissions from transport decrease by about 40% between 2005 and 2030. The aim is to reduce emissions by at least 50%.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/forecast-road-transport-emissions-to-decrease-slightly-faster-than-anticipated-the-reason-for-this-is-a-boost-in-the-popularity-of-electric-c-1515798

  53. Chairpersons of working groups: Rapid reforms needed to secure Finnish wellbeing - Finnish Government

    14.11.2022 | The Technology Advisory Board, the Parliamentary Working Group on Research, Development and Innovation, the Working Group on Sustainable Growth, and the Artificial Intelligence 4.0 programme have published a joint call to the current Government and future governments. The chairpersons of the working groups are very concerned about Finland’s future.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/chairpersons-of-working-groups-rapid-reforms-needed-to-secure-finnish-wellbeing

  54. Government issues a decree on media support - Finnish Government

    23.3.2023 | On 23 March 2023, the Government issued a decree on discretionary government grants for supporting communications and news media in 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-issues-a-decree-on-media-support

  55. Kai Järvikare appointed to serve as Special Adviser to Minister Ranne - Finnish Government

    2.10.2023 | Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne has invited Kai Järvikare, Doctor of Science in Economics and Business Administration, to serve as her Special Adviser. Järvikare will transfer to the position from his post as Director of Administration in the Finns Party.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/kai-jarvikare-appointed-to-serve-as-special-adviser-to-minister-ranne

  56. Work on establishing the Finnish Space Situational Awareness Centre progresses - Finnish Government

    21.11.2024 | The Government proposes that on 22 November 2024 the President of the Republic approve the acts for establishing the Finnish Space Situational Awareness Centre.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/work-on-establishing-the-finnish-space-situational-awareness-centre-progresses

  57. Finland and Norway to cooperate on cross-border transportation and storage of CO2 - Finnish Government

    6.9.2024 | The Finnish Minister of Climate and the Environment Kai Mykkänen and the Norwegian Minister of Energy Terje Aasland discussed cooperation prospects in the energy sector between the two countries in a virtual meeting on 6 September 2024. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/finland-and-norway-to-cooperate-on-cross-border-transportation-and-storage-of-co2

  58. International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities is changing its status to that of an international organisation - Finnish Government

    4.7.2024 | The Government issued a Decree on the Convention on the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation on 4 July 2024. The Decree and the Convention will enter into force on 22 August 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/international-association-of-marine-aids-to-navigation-and-lighthouse-authorities-is-changing-its-status-to-that-of-an-international-organisation

  59. Permanent Secretary Kivimäki to exert influence on EU decision-making during visit to Brussels - Finnish Government

    5.3.2024 | Permanent Secretary Minna Kivimäki will visit Brussels on 6–8 March 2024. The aim of the visit is to exert influence on the future work programme of the European Commission. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/permanent-secretary-kivimaki-to-exert-influence-on-eu-decision-making-during-visit-to-brussels-1

  60. Ministerial working group endorses energy saving programme in government premises - Finnish Government

    5.10.2022 | The central government will implement an extensive energy saving programme in its premises with the aim to help Finland overcome the current challenging energy situation. The Ministerial working group on developing the digital transformation, the data economy and public administration discussed the matter on 5 October. Minister of Local Government Sirpa Paatero fully took over as chair of the ministerial working group for the remainder of the government term.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/ministerial-working-group-endorses-energy-saving-programme-in-government-premises