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8.12.2022 | On 8 December 2022, the Government proposed that the President of the Republic approve the amendments, which have been passed by Parliament, to the Act on Purchase and Conversion Subsidies for Low-emission Vehicles. The President of the Republic is to approve the bill on 9 December 2022.

8.12.2022 | On 8 December 2022, the Government proposed that the President of the Republic approve the amendments, which have been passed by Parliament, to the Act on Purchase and Conversion Subsidies for Low-emission Vehicles. The President of the Republic is to approve the bill on 9 December 2022.

11.2.2019 | The high purchase prices of electric vehicles and challenges of charging in housing companies are currently slowing down the development of the electric vehicle market and public charging infrastructure and the natural growth of the electric vehicle base. A cost-efficient way to accelerate the market would be to introduce more electric vehicles to the vehicle base, but this will require effective promotion measures in the next few years.

Regeringens proposition till riksdagen med förslag till lag om ändring av lagen om tidsbegränsat stöd för anskaffning av fordon som drivs med alternativa drivkrafter PROPOSITIONENS HUVUDSAKLIGA INNEHÅLL I denna proposition föreslås det att lagen o...

16.12.2024 | The EU environment ministers aim for a general approach to reduce microplastic pollution by curbing plastic pellet losses. The ministers will also discuss the Regulation on end-of-life vehicles and the EU’s 2040 climate target. Finland’s representative at the meeting is State Secretary Mika Nykänen.

1 Regeringens proposition till riksdagen med förslag till lag om ändring av lagen om tidsbegrän- sat stöd för anskaffning av fordon som drivs med alternativa drivkrafter och för konvertering av fordon så att de drivs med alternativa drivkrafter PR...

31.5.2022 | The Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications organised a round table on the green transition in heavy transport on 30 May 2022, to hear the views of various interest groups on the needs of heavy-duty vehicles and heavy transport in general when transport is moving towards a fossil-free era. The discussion also focused on the current situation in the fuel markets, EU legislation related to fuels and vehicles as well as forms of support that promote the green transition in heavy transport.

31.5.2022 | The Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications organised a round table on the green transition in heavy transport on 30 May 2022, to hear the views of various interest groups on the needs of heavy-duty vehicles and heavy transport in general when transport is moving towards a fossil-free era. The discussion also focused on the current situation in the fuel markets, EU legislation related to fuels and vehicles as well as forms of support that promote the green transition in heavy transport.

Hallituksen esitys eduskunnalle laiksi vaihtoehtoisella käyttövoimalla toimivan ajoneuvon hankinnan määräaikaisesta tukemisesta annetun lain muuttamisesta ESITYKSEN PÄÄASIALLINEN SISÄLTÖ Esityksessä ehdotetaan muutettavaksi vaihtoehtoisella käyttö...

9.9.2021 | The budget proposal of Prime Minister Sanna Marin’s Government for 2022 builds sustainable growth for the future in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. The budget proposal aims to support post-pandemic recovery, accelerate investments, enable environmentally sustainable growth and increase the availability of skilled labour. The goal is to safeguard people’s wellbeing and to ensure favourable conditions for sustainable economic growth in the long term.

17.12.2021 | The EU ministers responsible for the environment and climate change issues will meet in Brussels on 20 December to discuss the EU’s climate package (Fit for 55 package), the Battery Regulation and the Soil Strategy. State Secretary Terhi Lehtonen will represent Finland at the meeting.

Hallituksen esitys eduskunnalle laiksi vaihtoehtoisella käyttövoimalla toimivan ajoneuvon hankinnan sekä ajoneuvon vaihtoehtoisella käyttövoimalla toimivaksi muuntamisen määräai- kaisesta tukemisesta annetun lain muuttamisesta ESITYKSEN PÄÄASIALLI...

Regeringens proposition till riksdagen om godkännande och sättande i kraft av ändringarna i Världshälsoorganisationens internationella hälsoreglemente (2005) PROPOSITIONENS HUVUDSAKLIGA INNEHÅLL I denna proposition föreslås att riksdagen ska godkä...

2.6.2022 | The Medium-term Climate Change Policy Plan presents the package of measures by which Finland will halve emissions from the effort-sharing sector by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2035. The Government approved and gave to Parliament the Report on the Medium-term Climate Change Policy Plan on 2 June 2022.

17.6.2020 | Annual Climate Change Report 2020: Emission reduction targets for the following years likely to be reached, carbon-neutral Finland by 2035 requires further action Ministry of the Environment Publication date 17.6.2020 7.51 Type: Press release The ...

15.6.2020 | ICT can deliver substantial environmental benefits by replacing products with services, through telecommuting, and in streamlining manufacturing processes. On the other hand, communication networks, data centres and smart devices require electric power and materials, and are also a source of greenhouse gas emissions. The recently published report of a Ministry of Transport and Communications working group describes the environmental and climate impacts of the ICT sector in Finland.

15.6.2020 | ICT can deliver substantial environmental benefits by replacing products with services, through telecommuting, and in streamlining manufacturing processes. On the other hand, communication networks, data centres and smart devices require electric power and materials, and are also a source of greenhouse gas emissions. The recently published report of a Ministry of Transport and Communications working group describes the environmental and climate impacts of the ICT sector in Finland.

20.5.2022 | The second supplementary budget proposal for 2022 responds to appropriations needs directly caused by Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine and mitigates the harm caused by COVID-19 to children and young people.

20.5.2022 | The second supplementary budget proposal for 2022 responds to appropriations needs directly caused by Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine and mitigates the harm caused by COVID-19 to children and young people.

7.3.2020 | Open lecture “The Climate Sustainable Welfare Society: Is it the Model of the Future?” by Prime Minister Sanna Marin at the Columbia University on 6 March 2020. Check against delivery: