Press releases
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Government proposes waiving the must-carry obligation for radio
Press release 25.4.2024On 25 April 2024, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal to amend the Act on Electronic Communications Services. The must-carry obligation for radio programmes would be removed from the...
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Amendments to Act on Environmental Protection in Maritime Transport circulated for comments
Press release 25.4.2024The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on the draft proposal on amendments to the Act on Environmental Protection in Maritime Transport and certain related acts. The deadline...
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Fairway dues to be collected in full
Press release 25.4.2024The Ministry of Transport and Communications has launched a legislative project to restart the collection of fairway dues in full from 2025 onwards.
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Government proposes approval of amendments to Road Traffic Convention
Press release 18.4.2024The Government gave a proposal to Parliament by which the amendments to the Road Traffic Convention would be approved and brought into force. The main objective of the amendments is to coordinate...
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Government proposes amendments to Act on Electronic Communications Services
Press release 18.4.2024The Government proposes a number of individual amendments to the Act on Electronic Communications Services. The proposal would change certain temporary provisions to ones that are in force until...
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Minister Ranne: Changed security situation requires investment in digital infrastructure
Press release 11.4.2024On 11–12 April 2024, EU telecommunications ministers will hold an informal meeting in Louvain-la-Neuve at the invitation of the Belgian Presidency. Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu...
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Ministry of Transport and Communications joins Data Spaces Alliance Finland
Press release 10.4.2024The Ministry of Transport and Communications has joined as a founding member to the Data Spaces Alliance Finland cooperation network. The Alliance brings together the leading Finnish data business...
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EUR 6.1 million in EU funding to Finnish businesses for construction of electricity recharging points and hydrogen refuelling stations
Press release 10.4.2024The European Union has granted EUR 1.9 million to Finnish businesses for constructing recharging points for electric cars in the Baltic States and EUR 4.2 million for constructing hydrogen charging...
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Map of Trans-European Transport Network in Finland published
Press release 10.4.2024The Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) is defined in the new Regulation on European Union guidelines for the development of the TEN-T network. The regulation also lays down provisions on the...
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Minister Ranne: Development of EU transport system needs to take account of changed security situation
Press release 3.4.2024EU transport ministers will hold an informal meeting in Brussels at the invitation of the Belgian Presidency on 3–4 April. Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne will represent Finland...
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Public consultation begins on amendments to convention on seafarer certification
Press release 2.4.2024The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the national adoption of convention amendments adopted by the Maritime Safety Committee of the International Maritime Organization...
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Permanent Secretary Kivimäki to advocate for inclusion of Finland’s objectives in Commission’s work programme on visit to Brussels
Press release 28.3.2024Permanent Secretary Minna Kivimäki will visit Brussels on 1–3 April 2024. There, she will take part in the Connecting Europe Days event and meet with representatives from Directorates-General of...
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Request for comments: Amendments to Act on Transport Services data provisions
Press release 28.3.2024The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on a draft government proposal for amending certain provisions on data in the Act on Transport Services. The proposal concerns...
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Memorandum for comments: automation in road transport requires legislative amendments
Press release 28.3.2024The Ministry of Transport and Communications is requesting comments on a memorandum assessing legislative amendments required for road transport automation in Finland. Comments on the memorandum...
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Amended directive makes charging mobile devices easier
Press release 27.3.2024A Government Decree on the Conformity of Radio Equipment completes the national implementation of the amendments to the Radio Equipment Directive. By harmonising charging requirements, the...
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Council of the EU adopts European Media Freedom Act
Press release 27.3.2024The Council of the European Union adopted the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) on 26 March 2024. The EMFA will change the way media is regulated.
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IMO makes progress towards global action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping
Press release 22.3.2024The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee convened in London on 18–22 March 2024. The committee’s 81st session discussed global action to reduce...
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Minister Ranne: Construction of median barriers at Konginkangas crash site finally under way
Press release 19.3.2024The Accident Investigation Board issued several recommendations after the Konginkangas bus crash 20 years ago, but some recommendations have yet to be fully implemented.
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Legislative project on enabling regional competence in passenger rail transport launched
Press release 18.3.2024According to the Government Programme of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, competition in passenger rail transport services will be increased by enabling municipalities, joint municipal authorities and...
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International Maritime Organization to negotiate ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Press release 15.3.2024The International Maritime Organization Marine Environment Protection Committee convenes in London on 18–22 March 2024. The committee’s 81st session will discuss global action to reduce greenhouse...