Press releases
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Government outlines its positions on emissions accounting method for transport services
Press release 7.9.2023On 7 September 2023, the Government submitted to Parliament a Union communication concerning the European Commission's proposal for a regulation on harmonising the accounting of green-house gas...
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Safety of ships carrying industrial personnel to be improved
Press release 7.9.2023On 7 September 2023, the Government issued a proposal to Parliament for adopting an international code of safety for ships carrying industrial personnel. The proposal included its enforcement as...
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Finland to seek EUR 43.16 million in EU funding for Transport Military Mobility projects
Press release 7.9.2023Finland will seek a total of EUR 43.16 million in funding for nine military mobility projects under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) programme. The Ministerial Finance Committee endorsed the...
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Report on regional air services provides information for the government budget session
Press release 5.9.2023On 5 September 2023, the Government published a report on public transport procurements and public service obligations. It provides information on purchase of air transport services and on the...
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Government: Finland’s efforts to influence the EU Weights and Dimensions Directive successful
Press release 31.8.2023The Government submitted a Union communication to Parliament on the European Commission's proposal for amending the Weights and Dimensions Directive. The proposal is in line with the main...
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Austerity measures to be implemented also in the administrative branch of the Ministry of Transport and Communications
Press release 28.8.2023The Ministry of Transport and Communications proposes that around EUR 3.3 billion be allocated to its administrative branch for 2024.
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Evaluation released of COVID 19 legislation and policies in administrative branch of Ministry of Transport and Communications
Press release 28.8.2023A COVID-19 legislation ex post evaluation, prepared jointly by the Ministry of Transport and Communications and the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom, has been released. The...
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Government outlines its position on the maritime transport package
Press release 24.8.2023On 24 August 2023, the Government submitted Union communications to Parliament on the European Commission's proposals for amendments to the so-called maritime transport package.
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Government supports Commission proposal to promote more efficient use of rail capacity
Press release 24.8.2023The Government submitted a Union communication to Parliament on the European Commission’s Proposal for a Regulation on the use of railway infrastructure capacity in the single European railway...
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Government proposal on common charger for electronic devices sent out for comments, aim is to make charging easier
Press release 22.8.2023The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on the government proposal for amending the Act on Electronic Communication Services. The proposal would implement the amendments to...
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Minister Ranne: We will build transport routes, improve the level of services and strengthen safety and security
Press release 21.8.2023The implementation of the Programme of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government has started at the Ministry of Transport and Communications.
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Ministry of Transport and Communications launches a legislative project on national implementation of the EU Regulation on alternative fuels infrastructure
Press release 18.8.2023In July 2023, the European Union adopted the outcome of the negotiations on the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR). In the Regulation, there is flexibility in areas that are...
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Marjo Lindgren appointed to serve as Special Adviser to Minister Ranne
Press release 17.8.2023Master of Social Sciences Marjo Lindgren took up her post as Special Adviser to Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne on 14 August 2023.
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Government to boost export industry competitiveness by permanently halving fairway dues from 2025
Press release 7.8.2023The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft government proposal on the temporary halving of fairway dues in 2024–2027. The deadline for submitting comments is 1...
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Juha Wihersaari appointed to serve as Special Adviser to Minister Ranne
Press release 7.8.2023Colonel (Ret.) Juha Wihersaari took up his post as Special Adviser to Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne on 1 August 2023.
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IMO appointed new Secretary-General
Press release 18.7.2023Arsenio Antonio Dominguez Velasco from Panama was appointed as the new Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Finland's candidate, Minna Kivimäki, Permanent Secretary...
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Draft for reforming the Act on Purchase and Conversion Subsidies for Low-emission Vehicles sent for comments
Press release 13.7.2023The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft government proposal for the Act on Fixed-Term Subsidies for Purchasing and Converting Vehicles to Use Alternative Fuels...
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Request for comments: Draft proposal for acts amending the Vessel Traffic Service Act and certain related acts
Press release 13.7.2023The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft government proposal for acts amending the Vessel Traffic Service Act and certain related acts.
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The IMO sets more ambitious targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping
Press release 7.7.2023The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) agreed on revisions to the IMO greenhouse gas strategy. The Committee met in London, 3–7 July 2023.
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The Government outlined its position on the Commission's proposal for flexibility in driving and rest times for occasional bus services
Press release 6.7.2023The Government has submitted a Union communication to Parliament concerning the proposed amendments to the EU Driving Times, Breaks and Rest Periods Regulation. The proposals are related to...
