Press releases
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Comments invited on proposals for amendments to the Driving Licence Act
Press release 6.10.2021The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on a legislative proposal to amend the Driving Licence Act. The deadline for comments is 17 November 2021.
Ajokorttikoulutus Palvelut 2021 -
Revisions to purchase and conversion subsidies for vehicles – consultation starts
Press release 4.10.2021The draft government proposal for an act concerning purchase and conversion subsidies for low-emission vehicles has been sent out for comments. The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests...
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Minister Harakka meets French ministers responsible for transport and digitalisation
Press release 1.10.2021On Monday 4 October 2021, Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will meet the French Minister Delegate for Transport Jean-Baptiste Djebbari and Minister of State for Digital...
Palvelut Tieto Verkot 2021 -
Finland supplements its reply on Sanoma’s complaint concerning YLE
Press release 30.9.2021Finland has sent a supplementary reply to the European Commission on a complaint submitted by Sanoma Media Finland Ltd concerning state aid for the Finnish Broadcasting Company, YLE. The first...
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Government submits four Union communications to Parliament outlining positions on EU climate initiatives for transport
Press release 30.9.2021The Government submitted four Union communications to Parliament on 30 September 2021 concerning legislative proposals for transport. These communications address the tightening of CO2 emission...
Verkot 2021 Timo Harakka -
National Cyber Security Centre to be designated as Finland’s National Coordination Centre for cyber security matters
Press release 30.9.2021On 30 September 2021, the Government submitted a legislative proposal to Parliament on designating the National Cyber Security Centre operating under the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency...
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Finland and Spain agree on cooperation in digitalisation
Press release 27.9.2021First Deputy Prime Minister of Spain, Minister for Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation Nadia Calviño visited Finland on Monday, 27 September 2021, at the invitation of Minister of Transport...
Ohjaus Tieto 2021 Timo Harakka -
First Deputy Prime Minister of Spain Nadia Calviño to visit Finland
Press release 24.9.2021First Deputy Prime Minister of Spain, Minister for Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation Nadia Calviño will visit Finland on Monday, 27 September 2021. First Deputy Prime Minister Calviño...
Ohjaus 2021 Timo Harakka -
Status of the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities to be strengthened
Press release 24.9.2021The Ministry of Transport and Communications has launched a legislative project aimed at the adoption and national implementation of the Convention on the International Organization for Marine Aids...
Verkot 2021 -
Draft proposal for Parliament for the assessment of road traffic safety
Press release 23.9.2021On 23 September 2021, the Government submitted a draft proposal to Parliament to nationally implement the reformed directive on road infrastructure safety management. The goal is to expand the...
Verkot 2021 -
Report published on alternative ways to establish a low flight network, gradual introduction recommended
Press release 22.9.2021A report on alternative ways to establish a low flight network has been completed. It was carried out under the guidance of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. The report recommends that...
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Energy and transport ministers to attend EU meetings in Slovenia on 22–23 September
Press release 21.9.2021The Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the EU will organise informal meetings of energy and transport ministers in Kranj on 22–23 September 2021. At the meeting of energy ministers, Finland...
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Minister Timo Harakka: Data is an inexhaustible natural resource, even in a low-emission future
Press release 20.9.2021Addressing the Transport and Communications Forum on 20 September 2021, Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka insisted that Finland is ideally positioned to succeed in a...
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Forecast: Road transport emissions to decrease slightly faster than anticipated - the reason for this is a boost in the popularity of electric cars
Press release 20.9.2021Finland'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...
Verkot 2021 Timo Harakka -
Public Regulated Service of Galileo satellite navigation system to be introduced in Finland in 2024, legislative drafting begins
Press release 16.9.2021The introduction of the Public Regulated Service (PRS) of the European Galileo satellite navigation system is progressing. The Ministry of Transport and Communications will start preparing...
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New information on the impacts of teleworking and new transport services on greenhouse gas emissions
Press release 15.9.2021How much does teleworking reduce emissions from transport? What about transport services or combined transport? Three studies provide new information on ways to reduce emissions.
junaliikenne Palvelut Verkot 2021 -
EU-required amendments to the Act on Broadband Construction Aid - opinions are requested on drafts of the Act and Decree
Press release 14.9.2021The Act on Broadband Construction Aid will be amended to continue to comply with the European Union's State aid rules. The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests that opinions on the...
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Ministry of Transport and Communications requests opinions on passenger rail service purchases
Press release 8.9.2021The Ministry of Transport of Communications is requesting opinions from regions and other stakeholders on the provision of purchased passenger rail services for 2022-2030.
VR Palvelut 2021 -
Ministerial working group to develop digital transformation, data economy and public administration
Press release 2.9.2021Press release of the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Transport and Communications
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Legislative proposal on interoperability of electronic road toll systems to Parliament
Press release 2.9.2021The Government submitted a legislative proposal on interoperability of electronic road toll systems to Parliament on 2 September 2021. The proposal concerns amendments to the European electronic...
Tieto 2021