Press releases
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Position of Parliament: Appropriations required for implementing the Transport12 plan must be included in the General Government Fiscal Plan and central government budget proposals
Press release 2.9.2021Parliament has submitted a position statement to the Government concerning the Government report on the National Transport System Plan for 2021-2032. The Government submitted the plan as a report...
Verkot 2021 Timo Harakka -
Minister Harakka met representatives of electric scooter companies for the second time – nighttime restrictions to be extended
Press release 31.8.2021The Ministry of Transport and Communications organised a second discussion on electric scooters and their safety on Tuesday 31 August 2021. The event was attended by companies in the field, as well...
Tieto 2021 Timo Harakka -
Logistics Digitalisation Forum to ensure Finland's top position in the digitalisation of the logistics sector
Press release 25.8.2021The Ministry of Transport and Communications has appointed a Logistics Digitalisation Forum with representatives from the authorities and Ministry stakeholders for a period from 2021 to 2023. The...
digitalisaatio Tieto 2021 Timo Harakka -
Preparations for emissions trading scheme for national road transport sector continue, stakeholder consultation in August
Press release 13.8.2021A cross-sectoral working group of public officials of the Ministry of Transport and Communications is drafting a memorandum on the implementation of an emissions trading scheme for the national...
Ohjaus 2021 Timo Harakka -
Olli-Pekka Rantala to continue as Director General of the Services Department, Laura Eiro to be appointed as Director General of the Data Department
Press release 5.8.2021On 5 August 2021, the Government appointed Olli-Pekka Rantala, Master of Social Sciences, as Director of the Services Department and Laura Eiro, Master of Laws, as Director of the Data Department...
Ohjaus Palvelut Tieto 2021 Timo Harakka -
Get involved and have your say – stakeholder event on Transport Safety Strategy to be held as webcast
Press release 29.7.2021The Ministry of Transport and Communications will hold a stakeholder event on the preparation of the Transport Safety Strategy on Tuesday 10 August 2021 at 13-15. The event is by invitation, but...
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Discussion event 30 August 2021: Low-emission transport requires a comprehensive distribution network – what EU funding instruments are available for such projects?
Press release 23.7.2021A 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...
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EU extends Finland’s COVID-19 derogations
Press release 19.7.2021The European Commission has approved Finland's application to extend the derogations adopted due to the COVID-19 epidemic for professional qualifications in road transport and for maritime safety...
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More low-emission vehicles onto Finnish roads – EU Directive implemented in August
Press release 15.7.2021On 15 July, the President of the Republic approved the Act on Environmental and Energy Efficiency Requirements for Vehicle and Transport Service Procurements. The Act will place obligations on...
Verkot 2021 Timo Harakka -
Government support to proposal of European Aviation Safety Agency for more comprehensive information security regulation in aviation sector
Press release 15.7.2021The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has submitted a proposal for the new aviation information security regulations of the European Commission. It aims to improve the aviation sector's...
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Finland receives EUR 10.9m from the EU’s CEF for transport project planning
Press release 15.7.2021Finland's EU funding applications have been successful. A total of EUR 10.9m in Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) funding was granted by the EU for three transport projects.
Verkot 2021 Timo Harakka -
Minister Harakka: EU measures to reduce transport emissions must be effective and fair
Press release 14.7.2021Finland supports systematic measures for achieving climate neutrality in the European Union by 2050. Transport will play an important role in achieving this goal. Published on 14 July 2021, the...
Ohjaus Verkot 2021 Timo Harakka -
Minister Harakka: Winter navigation to be taken into account in EU emissions trading proposal
Press release 8.7.2021Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka has sent a letter to European Commission Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans concerning emissions trading in maritime transport. Minister...
Verkot 2021 Timo Harakka -
Preparations to begin on speed limits – Minister Harakka meets representatives of electric scooter companies
Press release 7.7.2021Night-time and local speed limits for electric scooters will enter info force in Helsinki as all three electric scooter operators agreed on ways to promote traffic safety in their meeting with...
Tieto 2021 Timo Harakka -
New information on economic impacts of emissions trading in maritime transport
Press release 7.7.2021The study commissioned by the Ministry of Transport and Communications on the impacts of emissions trading in maritime transport on the costs of shipping, the national economy and Finland's...
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Digirail - pursuing the European lead in rail transport
Press release 2.7.2021Digirail aims to achieve safe and efficient train operation. Published on 2 July 2021, the Digirail Report provides details of how railway technical systems will be modernised in Finland. The...
Verkot 2021 digitalisaatio Timo Harakka -
Finland publishes its reply to European Commission on Sanoma’s complaint concerning YLE
Press release 1.7.2021On 28 June 2021, the state of Finland received a permission to publish its whole reply to the European Commission on Sanoma Media Finland Ltd's complaint concerning the Finnish Broadcasting Company...
Palvelut 2021 -
Sustainable growth programme promotes innovation and internationalisation in the transport sector
Press release 30.6.2021Press release from the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment and the Ministry of Transport and Communications.
junaliikenne Palvelut 2021 -
Advance booking service for border traffic can continue
Press release 29.6.2021On 29 June 2021, the President of the Republic approved the Act amending the Act on Transport Services. It will enter into force on 1 July 2021. The amendment provides for a continuation of the...
Ohjaus 2021 -
Amendments to Government Decree improve efficiency of waste management in ports
Press release 29.6.2021Amendsments to maritime environmental legislation will tighten the rules governing waste treatment in ports. The Government issued a Decree on 29 June amending the Government Decree on...
Verkot 2021