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  1. Minister Harakka: Commission’s new proposal for TEN-T Regulation unreasonable for Finland - Finnish Government

    2.8.2022 | In December 2021, the European Commission adopted a proposal for a new Regulation on Union guidelines for the development of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). The proposal has been discussed in the working groups of the Council of the European Union and in the European Parliament.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-harakka-commission-s-new-proposal-for-ten-t-regulation-unreasonable-for-finland-1811739

  2. Government proposes a maximum duration for permit-granting procedures for large-scale TEN-T projects and a streamlined decision-making process for highways classification - Finnish Government

    17.11.2022 | The proposed new act would set a maximum duration of four years for the permit-granting procedures related to large-scale projects on the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). The classification process for highways would also be simplified. The Government submitted its proposal to Parliament on 17 November 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-proposes-a-maximum-duration-for-permit-granting-procedures-for-large-scale-ten-t-projects-and-a-streamlined-decision-making-process-for-highways-classification

  3. Comments invited on legislative amendments for introducing the PRS service and increasing the information society fee - Finnish Government

    2.5.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on the government proposal for amending the Act on Electronic Communication Services and the Act on Transport and Communications Agency. The deadline for submitting opinions is 13 June 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/comments-invited-on-legislative-amendments-for-introducing-the-prs-service-and-increasing-the-information-society-fee

  4. Finland submits a fourth reply to the European Commission regarding Sanoma Media Finland Ltd’s complaint against the Finnish Broadcasting Company (YLE) - Finnish Government

    5.8.2022 | On 4 August 2022, the State of Finland replied to the European Commission regarding the complaint against YLE pursued by Sanoma Media Finland Ltd. The reply is the fourth that Finland has so far submitted to the Commission in relation to the complaint.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-submits-a-fourth-reply-to-the-european-commission-regarding-sanoma-media-finland-ltd-s-complaint-against-the-finnish-broadcasting-com-1813038

  5. Amendments to Driving Licence Act aim to improve the safety of young drivers - Finnish Government

    5.5.2022 | On 5 May 2022, the Government submitted to Parliament its proposal for amending the Driving Licence Act. The aim of the proposal is to improve the road safety of young drivers.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/amendments-to-driving-licence-act-aim-to-improve-the-safety-of-young-drivers-1744672

  6. Finnish project applies for EU funding for building charging network for electric vehicles - Finnish Government

    20.10.2022 | Finnish energy company St1 applies for EUR 4.38 million in financial support from the EU for building fast-charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. St1 applies for the funding together with the Swedish St1 Sverige AB. The joint project is coordinated by St1 Nordic.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finnish-project-applies-for-eu-funding-for-building-charging-network-for-electric-vehicles

  7. Finland proposes to European Commission that documents on Sanoma’s complaint concerning YLE be published - Finnish Government

    3.6.2021 | Finland proposes to the European Commission that the documents on Sanoma Media Finland's complaint concerning the Finnish Broadcasting Company YLE be published. Finland's letter to the Commission states that making the complaint documents public be in the interest of the general public. The letter refers to the importance of transparency for public debate. Due to EU legislation, correspondence with the Commission is, in principle, confidential.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-proposes-to-european-commission-that-documents-on-sanoma-s-complaint-concerning-yle-be-published-1369315

  8. Government proposes to adopt the Universal Postal Union Convention and to implement its provisions - Finnish Government

    2.6.2022 | On 2 June 2022, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal for adoption of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) Convention and for acts bringing into force the provisions of a legislative nature in the Convention.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposes-to-adopt-the-universal-postal-union-convention-and-to-implement-its-provisions-1764748

  9. Comments invited on the adoption of the Universal Postal Union Convention and implementation of its provisions - Finnish Government

    27.4.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has sent out for comments a government proposal for the adoption of the Universal Postal Union Convention and for the acts implementing its provisions.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/comments-invited-on-the-adoption-of-the-universal-postal-union-convention-and-implementation-of-its-provisions-1730336

  10. Mandate for Advisory Board for Network Security renewed - Finnish Government

    22.6.2022 | On 22 June 2022, the Government appointed the Advisory Board for Network Security for a new term of office. The role of the Advisory Board is to assess and develop the security of domestic communications networks and to support the authorities' decision-making processes. The Board was appointed for the period from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/mandate-for-advisory-board-for-network-security-renewed-1784277

  11. IMO finalises the short-term emissions reduction measure, Finland's concerns heard - Finnish Government

    14.6.2022 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) met on 6-10 June 2022. At the remote meeting, guidelines were adopted to specify the short-term emissions reduction measure negotiated already in June 2021. The measure aims at improving the energy efficiency of existing ships and at limiting their carbon intensity.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/imo-finalises-the-short-term-emissions-reduction-measure-finland-s-concerns-heard

  12. Minister Harakka to visit the United States - Finnish Government

    4.11.2021 | Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will visit the United States on 4-9 November 2021. He will travel to Seattle, Tacoma and Washington DC. In Seattle and Tacoma, Minister Harakka will be accompanied by a business delegation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-harakka-to-visit-the-united-states-1566403

  13. Marjo Lindgren and Teija Makkonen appointed to serve as State Secretaries - Finnish Government

    5.10.2023 | In its plenary session on 5 October, the Government appointed Master of Social Sciences Marjo Lindgren to serve as State Secretary to Minister of Social Affairs and Health Kaisa Juuso and Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne. In the same session, Teija Makkonen, Master of Military Sciences, Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Administrative Sciences, was appointed St...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/marjo-lindgren-and-teija-makkonen-appointed-to-serve-as-state-secretaries

  14. Government supports the development of information security in businesses - Finnish Government

    13.10.2022 | On 13 October 2022, the Government issued a decree on the support for the development of information security, i.e. the so-called information security voucher. The decree will enter into force on 1 December 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-supports-the-development-of-information-security-in-businesses-1844571

  15. 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/-/1410829/eu-decision-making-on-closing-its-airspace-to-russian-air-traffic-progresses-1675436

  16. Minister Harakka: Strategic themes reaching until the 2030s are a legacy of this government term - Finnish Government

    26.9.2022 | "For quite some time now, we have been living through a period where exceptions have become the norm. The twofold crisis, the pandemic and Russia's cruel war of aggression, are affecting transport and communications in different ways and at many levels. While this challenges us to make re-evaluations, it also reinforces our previous choices," said Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka at the Transport and Communications Forum on 26 September 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-strategic-themes-reaching-until-the-2030s-are-a-legacy-of-this-government-term

  17. Government proposes a maximum duration for permit-granting procedures for large-scale TEN-T projects and a streamlined decision-making process for highways classification - Finnish Government

    17.11.2022 | The proposed new act would set a maximum duration of four years for the permit-granting procedures related to large-scale projects on the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). The classification process for highways would also be simplified. The Government submitted its proposal to Parliament on 17 November 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposes-a-maximum-duration-for-permit-granting-procedures-for-large-scale-ten-t-projects-and-a-streamlined-decision-making-proces-1877656

  18. Government proposes legislative amendments to improve the exchange of information between authorities in information security breaches - Finnish Government

    27.10.2022 | The Government proposes amendments to the Act on Electronic Communication Services, the Act on the Processing of Personal Data in the Defence Forces and the Act on the Processing of Personal Data by the Police. The aim of the amendments is to improve the exchange of information between authorities in information security breaches. The Government submitted the proposal to Parliament on 27 October 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-proposes-legislative-amendments-to-improve-the-exchange-of-information-between-authorities-in-information-security-breaches

  19. Digibarometer 2022: Finland ranks second in international comparison of the use of digitalisation - Finnish Government

    14.6.2022 | For a third year in a row, Finland ranked second in international comparison of the use of digitalisation, the Digibarometer. Like last year, Denmark came first. This time Norway rose to the third place.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/digibarometer-2022-finland-ranks-second-in-international-comparison-of-the-use-of-digitalisation-1779464

  20. Comments invited on memorandum on must-carry obligation of television and radio channels - Finnish Government

    10.3.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on a memorandum on the must-carry obligation. The deadline for submitting opinions is 25 March 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/comments-invited-on-memorandum-on-must-carry-obligation-of-television-and-radio-channels-1685388

  21. Reform of the Pilotage Act to begin - Finnish Government

    31.3.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has launched a project to reform the Pilotage Act. The aim is that the new legislation would enter into force at the start of 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/reform-of-the-pilotage-act-to-begin-1264862

  22. Finnish project applies for EU funding for building charging network for electric vehicles - Finnish Government

    20.10.2022 | Finnish energy company St1 applies for EUR 4.38 million in financial support from the EU for building fast-charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. St1 applies for the funding together with the Swedish St1 Sverige AB. The joint project is coordinated by St1 Nordic.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finnish-project-applies-for-eu-funding-for-building-charging-network-for-electric-vehicles-1847410

  23. ICAO Member States agree on a global aspirational goal of net-zero emissions in aviation by 2050 - Finnish Government

    11.10.2022 | Member States of the International Civil Aviation Organization, ICAO, adopted almost unanimously a new long-term global aspirational goal (LTAG). In international aviation, the aim is to reduce carbon dioxide emissions to net-zero by 2050. The ICAO Assembly was held in Montreal, Canada, from 27 September to 7 October 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/icao-member-states-agree-on-a-global-aspirational-goal-of-net-zero-emissions-in-aviation-by-2050-1844067

  24. The EU Mobility Package progressing - Finnish Government

    21.10.2021 | The Government proposes amendments to the Act on Transport Services and to the acts on overload charges and the posting of workers. The amendments are related to the enforcement of the EU Mobility Package in Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/the-eu-mobility-package-progressing

  25. European Parliament and Council reach a provisional agreement on the cybersecurity Directive - Finnish Government

    18.5.2022 | On 12 May 2022, the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on measures to ensure a high level of cyber security across the EU. The new cybersecurity Directive (NIS2 Directive) will replace the earlier Directive on security of network and information systems (NIS Directive). Its objective is to improve the level of cybersecurity both in the EU as a whole and in Member States in terms of critical sectors and operators.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/european-parliament-and-council-reach-a-provisional-agreement-on-the-cybersecurity-directive-1762002

  26. Minister Harakka to visit the United States - Finnish Government

    4.11.2021 | Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will visit the United States on 4-9 November 2021. He will travel to Seattle, Tacoma and Washington DC. In Seattle and Tacoma, Minister Harakka will be accompanied by a business delegation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-to-visit-the-united-states

  27. Proposal on the establishment of international Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation circulated for comments - Finnish Government

    19.5.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on a draft government proposal on the acceptance, approval and enforcement of the Convention on the Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation as well as comments on a draft decree on the Convention.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/proposal-on-the-establishment-of-international-organization-for-marine-aids-to-navigation-circulated-for-comments

  28. Clocks go back on Sunday 31 October - Finnish Government

    27.10.2021 | 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, 31 October 2021, at 4.00 in the morning.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/clocks-go-back-on-sunday-31-october

  29. Minister Harakka and Executive Director Lepassaar: Support needed to improve cyber security of companies - Finnish Government

    21.4.2022 | At their meeting in Helsinki on 21 April 2022, Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka and Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) Juhan Lepassaar stressed the role of companies in ensuring the cyber security of society.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-harakka-and-executive-director-lepassaar-support-needed-to-improve-cyber-security-of-companies-1724219

  30. Comments invited on legislative amendments for introducing the PRS service and increasing the information society fee - Finnish Government

    2.5.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on the government proposal for amending the Act on Electronic Communication Services and the Act on Transport and Communications Agency. The deadline for submitting opinions is 13 June 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/comments-invited-on-legislative-amendments-for-introducing-the-prs-service-and-increasing-the-information-society-fee-1735107

  31. Draft proposal on low-emission vehicle procurement of wellbeing services counties circulated for comments - Finnish Government

    17.6.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications is requesting comments on a draft Government proposal on amending the Act on Environmental and Energy Efficiency Requirements for Vehicle and Transport Service Procurements.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/draft-proposal-on-low-emission-vehicle-procurement-of-wellbeing-services-counties-circulated-for-comments

  32. The EU Mobility Package progressing - Finnish Government

    21.10.2021 | The Government proposes amendments to the Act on Transport Services and to the acts on overload charges and the posting of workers. The amendments are related to the enforcement of the EU Mobility Package in Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/the-eu-mobility-package-progressing-1550072

  33. Report published on improving accessibility information for mobility services - Finnish Government

    7.6.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications published a report on improving accessibility information for mobility services on 7 June 2021. Accessibility information refers to information on such questions as how the transport infrastructure and mobility service are suited to the elderly and people with reduced mobility, for example in respect of lifts at transport terminals and low-floor train carriages or buses.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/report-published-on-improving-accessibility-information-for-mobility-services-1369566

  34. IMO finalises the short-term emissions reduction measure, Finland's concerns heard - Finnish Government

    14.6.2022 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) met on 6-10 June 2022. At the remote meeting, guidelines were adopted to specify the short-term emissions reduction measure negotiated already in June 2021. The measure aims at improving the energy efficiency of existing ships and at limiting their carbon intensity.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/imo-finalises-the-short-term-emissions-reduction-measure-finland-s-concerns-heard-1776168

  35. Consultation process: Legislative amendments to improve the exchange of information between authorities in information security breaches - Finnish Government

    8.6.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests opinions on the draft government proposal amending the Act on Electronic Communications Services, the Act on the Processing of Personal Data in the Defence Forces and the Act on the Processing of Personal Data by the Police.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/consultation-process-legislative-amendments-to-improve-the-exchange-of-information-between-authorities-in-information-security-breaches

  36. Finland and Brazil agreed on cooperation in cyber security - Finnish Government

    15.11.2021 | Finland and Brazil signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 9 November 2021 in Brazil. The aim is to provide a framework for cooperation between the countries in the field of cyber security.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-and-brazil-agreed-on-cooperation-in-cyber-security

  37. EU Telecommunications Ministers discuss the digital targets - Finnish Government

    4.6.2021 | The Telecommunications Ministers of the European Union met in Luxembourg on 4 June 2021. In the meeting, Finland was represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-telecommunications-ministers-discuss-the-digital-targets

  38. New frequency band for 5G network construction, licences open for application - Finnish Government

    9.12.2021 | The Finnish Government has issued an invitation to apply for licences for the purpose of providing telecommunications services within the 700 MHz frequency band in the region of Åland. The deadline for applications is 20 January 2022, at 12.00 noon.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/new-frequency-band-for-5g-network-construction-licences-open-for-application

  39. Clocks go back on Sunday 31 October - Finnish Government

    27.10.2021 | 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, 31 October 2021, at 4.00 in the morning.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/clocks-go-back-on-sunday-31-october-1556539

  40. Government proposes legislative amendments to specify the requirements of wellbeing services counties to purchase low-emission vehicles - Finnish Government

    10.11.2022 | The Government proposes amendments to the Act on Environmental and Energy Efficiency Requirements for Vehicle and Transport Service Procurements. With the health and social services reform, the requirements assigned to municipalities under the current Act will transfer to the wellbeing services counties, which are about to start operating on 1 January 2023. The Government submitted its proposal to Parliament on 10 November 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposes-legislative-amendments-to-specify-the-requirements-of-wellbeing-services-counties-to-purchase-low-emission-vehicles-1874318

  41. Government proposes legislative amendments to improve the exchange of information between authorities in information security breaches - Finnish Government

    27.10.2022 | The Government proposes amendments to the Act on Electronic Communication Services, the Act on the Processing of Personal Data in the Defence Forces and the Act on the Processing of Personal Data by the Police. The aim of the amendments is to improve the exchange of information between authorities in information security breaches. The Government submitted the proposal to Parliament on 27 October 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposes-legislative-amendments-to-improve-the-exchange-of-information-between-authorities-in-information-security-breaches-1855459

  42. Government proposes legislative amendments to specify the requirements of wellbeing services counties to purchase low-emission vehicles - Finnish Government

    10.11.2022 | The Government proposes amendments to the Act on Environmental and Energy Efficiency Requirements for Vehicle and Transport Service Procurements. With the health and social services reform, the requirements assigned to municipalities under the current Act will transfer to the wellbeing services counties, which are about to start operating on 1 January 2023. The Government submitted its proposal to Parliament on 10 November 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-proposes-legislative-amendments-to-specify-the-requirements-of-wellbeing-services-counties-to-purchase-low-emission-vehicles

  43. Proposal on the establishment of international Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation circulated for comments - Finnish Government

    19.5.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on a draft government proposal on the acceptance, approval and enforcement of the Convention on the Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation as well as comments on a draft decree on the Convention.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/proposal-on-the-establishment-of-international-organization-for-marine-aids-to-navigation-circulated-for-comments-1751116

  44. Study: Finland active in developing data economy - Finnish Government

    8.11.2021 | Finland is well involved in the work done in Europe to develop the data economy. This is the conclusion of a study on data spaces published by the Ministry of Transport and Communications. Data spaces are part of the digital transformation of societies and the data-based economy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/study-finland-active-in-developing-data-economy

  45. Comments invited on the proposal to halve fairway dues - Finnish Government

    24.5.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has submitted the government proposal on amending the Act on Fairway Dues for comments.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/comments-invited-on-the-proposal-to-halve-fairway-dues

  46. EU Telecommunications Ministers initiate action to combat disinformation and improve cyber security - Finnish Government

    9.3.2022 | The French Presidency of the Council of the EU organised an Informal Meeting of Telecommunications Ministers in Paris and Nevers on 8-9 March 2022. Finland's representative at the meeting was Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/eu-telecommunications-ministers-initiate-action-to-combat-disinformation-and-improve-cyber-security-1684637

  47. Amendments to Water Traffic Act to enter into force on 1 July - Finnish Government

    17.6.2021 | On 17 June 2021, the Government proposed that the President of the Republic approve the amendments adopted by Parliament to the Water Traffic Act. The amendments aim to specify the Act and facilitate the practical monitoring of its provisions.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/amendments-to-water-traffic-act-to-enter-into-force-on-1-july

  48. Valtioneuvoston kanslian organisaatio

    30.7.2026 | Organisation structure of the Prime Minister’s Office PRIME MINISTER Petteri Orpo STATE SECRETARY Risto Artjoki SPECIAL ADVISERS TO THE PRIME MINISTER MINISTER FOR EUROPEAN AFFAIRS AND OWNERSHIP STEERING Joakim Strand SPECIAL ADVISERS PERMANENT ST...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/194055633/206528293/vnk_organisaatiokaavio_en.pdf/9dea25e0-a052-9c6c-482e-e8a049c37e0b?t=1785412799269

  49. Negotiations to promote the eastern rail link in progress - Finnish Government

    11.3.2021 | Negotiations to promote the eastern rail link were started under the leadership of the Ministry of Transport and Communications on 11 March 2021. The aim of the negotiations, which will take place with the municipalities benefiting from the rail transport investment, is to establish a project company.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/negotiations-to-promote-the-eastern-rail-link-in-progress

  50. Minna Kivimäki appointed Saimaa Canal Delegate - Finnish Government

    6.5.2021 | Minna Kivimäki, Master of Laws, was appointed by the Government as the Saimaa Canal Delegate for a term of office from 1 June 2021 to 31 May 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minna-kivimaki-appointed-saimaa-canal-delegate

  51. Finland and Brazil agreed on cooperation in cyber security - Finnish Government

    15.11.2021 | Finland and Brazil signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 9 November 2021 in Brazil. The aim is to provide a framework for cooperation between the countries in the field of cyber security.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-and-brazil-agreed-on-cooperation-in-cyber-security-1579934

  52. Proposal to extend purchase subsidy programmes for electric and gas-fuelled vans and trucks – statements requested by 7 August - Finnish Government

    15.7.2022 | It is proposed that the Act on Fixed-Term Subsidies for Purchasing and Converting Vehicles to Use Alternative Fuels or Propulsion Systems, or the Purchase and Conversion Subsidies Act, be amended. The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on a draft for a government proposal.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/proposal-to-extend-purchase-subsidy-programmes-for-electric-and-gas-fuelled-vans-and-trucks-statements-requested-by-7-august

  53. Consultation process: Legislative amendments to improve the exchange of information between authorities in information security breaches - Finnish Government

    8.6.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests opinions on the draft government proposal amending the Act on Electronic Communications Services, the Act on the Processing of Personal Data in the Defence Forces and the Act on the Processing of Personal Data by the Police.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/consultation-process-legislative-amendments-to-improve-the-exchange-of-information-between-authorities-in-information-security-breaches-1776850

  54. Continuation of border traffic advance booking service planned - Finnish Government

    21.4.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has called for comments on a proposal to amend the Act on Transport Services. The amendment will enable a continuation of the advance booking service for border traffic at Vaalimaa in south-eastern Finland, and enlargement of the service to include other road border crossing points between Finland and Russia.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/continuation-of-border-traffic-advance-booking-service-planned

  55. Minister Harakka: Strategic themes reaching until the 2030s are a legacy of this government term - Finnish Government

    26.9.2022 | "For quite some time now, we have been living through a period where exceptions have become the norm. The twofold crisis, the pandemic and Russia's cruel war of aggression, are affecting transport and communications in different ways and at many levels. While this challenges us to make re-evaluations, it also reinforces our previous choices," said Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka at the Transport and Communications Forum on 26 September 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-harakka-strategic-themes-reaching-until-the-2030s-are-a-legacy-of-this-government-term-1837208

  56. Continuation of border traffic advance booking service planned - Finnish Government

    21.4.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has called for comments on a proposal to amend the Act on Transport Services. The amendment will enable a continuation of the advance booking service for border traffic at Vaalimaa in south-eastern Finland, and enlargement of the service to include other road border crossing points between Finland and Russia.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/continuation-of-border-traffic-advance-booking-service-planned-1267994

  57. Proposal to extend purchase subsidy programmes for electric and gas-fuelled vans and trucks – statements requested by 7 August - Finnish Government

    15.7.2022 | It is proposed that the Act on Fixed-Term Subsidies for Purchasing and Converting Vehicles to Use Alternative Fuels or Propulsion Systems, or the Purchase and Conversion Subsidies Act, be amended. The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on a draft for a government proposal.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/proposal-to-extend-purchase-subsidy-programmes-for-electric-and-gas-fuelled-vans-and-trucks-statements-requested-by-7-august-1801212

  58. Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs discusses Commission proposal to curb fluctuations in emission allowance prices - Finnish Government

    16.1.2026 | In its meeting on 16 January, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions on the Commission’s proposal for an amendment to the Market Stability Reserve Decision. The proposal aims to curb fluctuations in emission allowance prices when the new emissions trading system for road transport and buildings is launched in 2028.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-discusses-commission-proposal-to-curb-fluctuations-in-emission-allowance-prices

  59. Amendments proposed to legislation on fishing vessels - Finnish Government

    21.10.2021 | The Government proposes amendments to the Act on Ships' Crews and the Safety Management of Ships. The amendment would implement a Council Directive requirement that every fishing vessel must carry a crew list and its copy must be provided to the authorised persons ashore.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/amendments-proposed-to-legislation-on-fishing-vessels

  60. IMO negotiations on higher emission reduction targets for 2050 - Finnish Government

    22.11.2021 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) will meet on 22-26 November 2021. The aim of the remote meeting is to discuss ways to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from international shipping and to discuss a more stringent emission reduction target for 2050. Finland is in favour of raising the global target for reducing emissions by 2050.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/imo-negotiations-on-higher-emission-reduction-targets-for-2050