Press releases
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Transport 12 implementation progressing well despite challenging cost increases
Press release 24.11.2023The first National Transport System Plan, Transport 12, covers the years 2021 to 2032. The Minis-try of Transport and Communications monitors the progress of the measures included in the Transport...
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At the World Radiocommunication Conference, it is important to ensure sufficient frequencies for Finland
Press release 20.11.2023The World Radiocommunication Conference WRC-23 will start in Dubai on 20 November 2023. The conference decides on the future use of the radio spectrum. The goal is to increase the use of radio...
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International Civil Aviation Organization to discuss sustainable aviation fuels
Press release 20.11.2023A high-level conference of the International Civil Aviation Organization, ICAO, will discuss the organisation's vision for cleaner sources of energy, including sustainable and low-carbon aviation...
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Amendments responding to international regulatory developments proposed to Vessel Traffic Service Act
Press release 16.11.2023On 16 November 2023, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal to amend the Vessel Traffic Service Act, the Ship Safety Control Act and the Act on the Enforcement of a Fine.
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Government: Military mobility must be addressed by Trans-European Transport Network
Press release 14.11.2023On 10 November 2023, the Government submitted a follow-up Union communication to Parliament on the European Commission’s proposal for a TEN-T Regulation. The changes in the security environment...
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Minister of Transport and Communications Ranne to meet Estonian Minister of Climate in Tallinn
Press release 10.11.2023Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne will meet Estonia's Minister of Climate Kristen Michal, who is also responsible for transport issues. The ministers will meet in Tallinn on 13...
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Preparations begin for a distribution infrastructure programme for alternative transport fuels
Press release 8.11.2023The Ministry of Transport and Communications has launched preparations for a national programme for distribution infrastructure for alternative fuels.
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Minister Ranne to take part in informal meeting of Nordic transport ministers
Press release 31.10.2023Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne is taking part in the informal meeting of Nordic transport ministers in Iceland on 31 October to 1 November 2023.
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European Commission to prepare type approvals for carbon neutral vehicles
Press release 30.10.2023The European Commission is preparing a draft Implementing Regulation on considering the emission standards for cars and light-duty commercial vehicles running on carbon neutral fuels in the type...
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Amendment to the Spectrum Decree, national radio network to be released from YLE Puhe
Press release 26.10.2023The Government issued a decree amending the Government Decree on Radio Spectrum Usage and Frequency Allocation Plan, i.e. Spectrum Decree. The amendment will release a national radio network from...
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Implementation of amendments to the Radio Equipment Directive continues: aim is to make charging easier
Press release 26.10.2023The Government issued a proposal to Parliament for amending the Act on Electronic Communication Services. The proposal would implement at national level the amendments to the Radio Equipment...
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Finnish companies apply for EU support for electricity and hydrogen refuelling stations
Press release 26.10.2023Finnish companies apply for EU funding for building recharging points for electric cars in the Baltic States and for hydrogen stations for heavy goods vehicles in Finland and Denmark. The...
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Clocks go back on Sunday 29 October
Press release 26.10.2023In Finland, summer time ends and clocks are changed back to Eastern European Time on the night between Saturday and Sunday. Clocks will be changed back by one hour next Sunday, 29 October 2023, at...
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Minister Ranne to attend informal meeting of EU telecommunications ministers in Spain
Press release 23.10.2023The Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU will hold an informal meeting of telecommunications ministers in León on 23–24 October 2023. Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne will...
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Finland adopted amendments to conventions protecting the marine environment
Press release 20.10.2023On 19 and 20 October 2023, the Government and the President of the Republic discussed the national approval of amendments made to conventions adopted by the Marine Environment Protection Committee...
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Minister Ranne to chair parliamentary working group to support update of Transport 12 Plan
Press release 19.10.2023On 19 October 2023, the Government appointed a parliamentary working group to support the process to update the National Transport System Plan (Transport 12).
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General approach on CO2 emissions of heavy-duty vehicles adopted by the EU’s Environment Council
Press release 17.10.2023At the Environment Council meeting on 16 October 2023, the Member States of the European Union adopted a general approach on CO2 emissions restrictions for new heavy-duty vehicles.
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Environment Council to discuss UN Climate Change Conference, Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive and CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles
Press release 16.10.2023The EU ministers responsible for the environment and climate change issues will meet in Luxembourg on 16 October to discuss the EU’s objectives for the negotiations at the UN Climate Change...
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Permanent Secretary Kivimäki to exert influence on EU decision-making during visit to Brussels
Press release 13.10.2023Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications Minna Kivimäki will exert influence on EU decision-making in Brussels on 16–18 October 2023.
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Progress in implementation of the Digital Services Act: Government proposes an act on the supervision of online intermediary services
Press release 12.10.2023On 12 October 2023, the Government submitted to Parliament a government proposal for the national implementation of the EU Digital Services Act which aims to improve the transparency and safety of...