Press releases
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Report on media support impacts published
Press release 3.8.2022On 3 August 2022, the Ministry of Transport and Communications published a report on the forms of media support and their likely impacts. The report assesses the current state of media support and...
Palvelut 2022 -
Minister Harakka: Commission’s new proposal for TEN-T Regulation unreasonable for Finland
Press release 2.8.2022In 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...
Verkot 2022 Timo Harakka -
Finland ranks first in EU digital comparison
Press release 28.7.2022Finland ranked first in the European Union’s digital performance comparison. The European Commission’s annual Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI) monitors the digital performance of EU Member...
Public Sector ICT Mika Lintilä Sirpa Paatero Timo Harakka -
Introducing maximum duration for permit-granting procedures for large TEN-T Transport Network projects and changes to decision-making on highway classification — draft bills circulated for comments
Press release 27.7.2022The proposed new legislation would set a maximum duration of four years for the permit-granting procedures related to large projects on the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). In addition, it...
Verkot 2022 -
New regulation introduces uniform rules for recognising Ukrainian driving licences and driver documents in the EU
Press release 27.7.2022On 20 June 2022, the European Commission submitted a legislative proposal that would make it possible to recognise Ukrainian driving licences and certificates of professional competence for lorry,...
Palvelut 2022 -
Proposal to extend purchase subsidy programmes for electric and gas-fuelled vans and trucks – statements requested by 7 August
Press release 15.7.2022It 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....
Verkot 2022 -
Aino Sipari appointed as Director of Consumer Services Unit at the Services Department of the Ministry of Transport and Communications
Press release 1.7.2022Aino Sipari, Senior Specialist, has been appointed as Director of Consumer Services Unit at the Services Department of the Ministry of Transport and Communications for a period from 30 August 2022...
Palvelut 2022 -
Olli-Pekka Rantala appointed as Director General of Ministerial Governance Department at the Ministry of Transport and Communications
Press release 30.6.2022On 30 June 2022, the Government appointed Olli-Pekka Rantala (born in 1974), Master of Social Sciences, as Director General of the Ministerial Governance Department at the Ministry of Transport and...
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Finland receives a record EUR 80.78 million in EU funding for transport projects
Press release 29.6.2022The European Union has awarded funding from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for nine projects in Finland. Funding was received for rail transport and port projects. They include central...
junaliikenne Verkot 2022 -
EU Environment Ministers agree on legislative proposals for Fit for 55 package – expanding emissions trading proceeds
Press release 29.6.2022The EU target of carbon neutrality by 2050 at the latest was decided during Finland’s Presidency of the Council of the EU in 2019. On 29 June 2022, the EU Environment Council in Luxembourg reached...
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Support for organisational information security, comments invited on information security vouchers
Press release 28.6.2022The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on draft government decree on supporting the development of information security, i.e. the so-called information security vouchers....
Tieto 2022 -
EU Environment Ministers discuss Fit for 55 Package – agenda includes emissions trading, emission limits for cars and LULUFC Regulation
Press release 27.6.2022The EU ministers for the environment and climate issues meet in Luxembourg on 28 June, where they will discuss the EU’s Fit for 55 Package. Finland’s representative at the meeting will be Minister...
Maria Ohisalo -
Ministerial working group approved main elements of proposals concerning digital identity and the redesign of the personal identity code
Press release 23.6.2022In its meeting, the Ministerial Working Group on Developing the Digital Transformation, the Data Economy and Public Administration approved the main elements of the legislative proposals concerning...
Public Sector ICT Mika Lintilä Sirpa Paatero -
Proposal for amending the Aviation Act for public consultation
Press release 23.6.2022The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on a draft proposal for amending the Aviation Act and the Act on Transport Services.
Verkot 2022 -
Mandate for Advisory Board for Network Security renewed
Press release 22.6.2022On 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...
Tieto 2022 -
Amendment proposed to the must carry obligation for radio programming
Press release 22.6.2022The Ministry of Transport and Communications published a memorandum on 22 June 2022 concerning the must carry obligation for television and radio programming. A legislative project decision was...
radio Palvelut 2022 -
Finland active in the preparations for the Trans-European Transport Network
Press release 22.6.2022The preparations for the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) will continue in July under the Czech Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The preparations have advanced well and from...
liikenneverkon kehittäminen Verkot 2022 Timo Harakka -
Comments invited on the proposal for the Vessel Traffic Service Act
Press release 20.6.2022The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft government proposal for the Vessel Traffic Service Act and for certain other acts.
Verkot 2022 -
Draft proposal on low-emission vehicle procurement of wellbeing services counties circulated for comments
Press release 17.6.2022The 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...
kaupungit Verkot 2022 -
Digibarometer 2022: Finland ranks second in international comparison of the use of digitalisation
Press release 14.6.2022For 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...
digitalisaatio Tieto 2022