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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 -
16.8.2023 | At the beginning of the year, Finland received substantial funding of EUR 242 million from the EU Commission for the establishment of a CBRN strategic reserve. Material will be stockpiled in the reserve in case of emergencies involving chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear (CBRN) threats, accidents and situations, especially in Northern and Eastern Europe, says Project Manager Tarja Rantala.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/europe-s-largest-cbrn-reserve-to-be-established-in-finland
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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
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25.9.2023 | Permanent Secretary Minna Kivimäki will visit Paris on 25–26 September 2023 to exert influence on EU decision-making. Kivimäki will meet representatives of OECD and the International Transport Forum as well as the ministries responsible for transport and communications matters, for example.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/permanent-secretary-minna-kivimaki-to-exert-influence-on-eu-decision-making-during-visit-to-paris
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20.12.2022 | The Act on Electronic Communication Services and the Act on the Transport and Communications Agency have been amended. The President of the Republic approved the amending Acts on 20 December 2022. They will enter into force on 1 January 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/legislative-amendments-approved-relating-to-the-introduction-of-the-public-regulated-service-of-the-satellite-navigation-system-1895539
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11.1.2024 | The Government proposes that the President of the Republic adopt the acts nationally implementing the EU Digital Services Act, which aims to improve the transparency and safety of online intermediary services for users.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposes-approval-of-digital-services-act-implementation
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6.11.2023 | Minister of Economic Affairs Wille Rydman will attend the Space Summit 2023 in Spain’s Seville on 6–7 November 2023. The event will bring together European space operators. An informal meeting of the EU Competitiveness Council, an informal ministerial meeting of the European Space Agency (ESA) and an informal joint meeting of the EU and ESA will be held in connection with the summit.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-rydman-to-attend-a-european-space-summit-in-spain
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3.11.2022 | The European Union provides funding through the Connecting Europe Facility for projects that improve the digital infrastructure in the EU. In the current call for proposals, a total of EUR 277 million will be allocated for the purpose. Support is now available for 5G projects that improve the digital services on transport routes or develop the local public services, for example.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/eur-277-million-in-eu-funding-available-for-improving-digital-connections-1862232
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20.12.2022 | The Act on Electronic Communication Services and the Act on the Transport and Communications Agency have been amended. The President of the Republic approved the amending Acts on 20 December 2022. They will enter into force on 1 January 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/legislative-amendments-approved-relating-to-the-introduction-of-the-public-regulated-service-of-the-satellite-navigation-system
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3.11.2022 | The European Union provides funding through the Connecting Europe Facility for projects that improve the digital infrastructure in the EU. In the current call for proposals, a total of EUR 277 million will be allocated for the purpose. Support is now available for 5G projects that improve the digital services on transport routes or develop the local public services, for example.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eur-277-million-in-eu-funding-available-for-improving-digital-connections
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19.4.2023 | Permanent Secretary Minna Kivimäki will visit London on 19–21 April 2023 to promote campaigns which seek a place for Finland at the heart of the International Maritime Organization, IMO. Ki-vimäki will meet key representatives of IMO Member States and maritime operators.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/permanent-secretary-minna-kivimaki-to-advance-finnish-participation-in-imo-during-visit-to-london
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23.5.2023 | Permanent Secretary Minna Kivimäki will visit London to promote campaigns which seek a place for Finland at the heart of the International Maritime Organization, IMO.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/permanent-secretary-minna-kivimaki-to-advance-finnish-participation-in-imo-during-visits-to-london-and-rabat
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16.6.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft government proposal on the implementation of the EU Digital Services Act and on the collegial body to be set up at the Transport and Communications Agency Traficom for imposing sanction fees. The deadline for submitting comments is 18 August 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposal-implementing-eu-digital-services-act-sent-out-for-comments
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8.10.2023 | A pressure drop was detected in the Balticconnector gas pipeline between Finland and Estonia in the small hours of 8 October 2023, raising suspicions of a leak and causing a disruption. The valves in the offshore pipeline are now closed and the leak has been stopped. Gasgrid Finland is currently investigating the incident together with Estonia´s Elering.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-mykkanen-on-balticconnector-disruption-gas-system-is-stable-but-the-disruption-highlights-importance-of-preparedness-by-gas-using-businesses
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23.11.2023 | International recruitments to and candidacies for multilateral organisations, coordinated by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, are an integral part of Finland's foreign and security policy. Multilateral cooperation makes Finland a more influential player globally than its size might suggest. In autumn 2023, several Finnish experts were successfully recruited to leadership positions important for Finland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/international-recruitments-are-part-of-finland-s-foreign-and-security-policy
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19.9.2022 | The Government proposes amendments to the Act on Electronic Communication Services and the Act on the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency. The Government submitted the legislative proposal to Parliament on 19 September 2022.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposes-legislative-amendments-to-introduce-the-galileo-public-regulated-service-and-to-increase-the-information-society-fee-1833032
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3.7.2023 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is meeting in London from 3–7 July 2023. The 80th session of the MEPC is expected to adopt a revised IMO greenhouse gas strategy. The meeting will also discuss global solutions for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from ships and the regulation of ships’ energy efficiency and ballast water management.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/more-ambitious-emission-reduction-targets-for-global-shipping-to-be-negotiated-by-the-imo
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18.9.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requested comments on the government proposal for an act on the monitoring of online intermediary services and for certain other acts. Altogether 36 comments were received.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/public-consultation-on-government-proposal-on-the-implementation-of-the-eu-digital-services-act-ends
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19.9.2022 | The Government proposes amendments to the Act on Electronic Communication Services and the Act on the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency. The Government submitted the legislative proposal to Parliament on 19 September 2022.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-proposes-legislative-amendments-to-introduce-the-galileo-public-regulated-service-and-to-increase-the-information-society-fee
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12.12.2022 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) will meet in London from 12 to 6 December 2022. The topics of the meeting include reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping and update of the initial IMO greenhouse gas strategy. The meeting will also discuss the regulation regarding discharge from sulphur oxide scrubbers, ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/imo-negotiations-on-tightening-the-targets-for-reducing-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-international-shipping