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Finnish Space Situational Awareness Centre to be established
The Government proposes funding for the establishment of the Finnish Space Situational Awareness Centre. Funding is proposed for the administrative branches of the Ministry of Transport and Communications, the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. The Ministry of Transport and Communications share of the funding amounts to EUR 411 000.
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Revised Cyber Security Strategy responds to changed security environment
In line with the Programme of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo's Government, Finland's Cyber Security Strategy has been revised to respond to the changed security environment. The strategy will make cyber security a more integral part of Finland's concept of comprehensive security.
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IMO takes step towards global measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships
.jpg/a856fd7b-8bd3-3b1a-abd7-ade76c1d06d1?version=1.0&t=1728300247132 "Container ship. (Image: Mika Pakarinen, Keksi/LVM)")
The Marine Environment Protection Committee of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) met in London between 30 September and 4 October 2024. The 82nd session of the Committee continued negotiations on global measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from marine transport. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications Minna Kivimäki attended the session on 30 September–2 October 2024.
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Praiseworthy performance by security authorities in national cyber exercise
A government-level cyber coordination group led by National Cyber Security Director Rauli Paananen has praised the cyber expertise of Finnish security authorities after taking part in the KYHA national cyber security exercise in September.
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Progress in preparatory work on taxi regulation: Regulation project begins
On 3 October 2024, the Ministry of Transport and Communications has set forth a regulation project to change the taxi service regulation in the Act on Transport Services. The government proposal is due to be submitted to Parliament during the autumn session of 2025.
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International Maritime Organization continues negotiations on actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
The Marine Environment Protection Committee of the International Maritime Organization convenes in London from 30 September to 4 October 2024. The 82nd session of the Committee continues the negotiations on global actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping. The topics include the package of a possible fuel standard and a price for carbon emissions. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications Minna Kivimäki attends the session on 30 September–2 October 2024.
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Finland joins New York declaration on submarine cable security
Finland has joined the US-led multilateral declaration on submarine cable security. The parties to the declaration agreed on common objectives and means for improving the security and resilience of submarine cables.
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Legislative projects for implementing the policies of YLE working group to be launched
The Ministry of Transport and Communications has launched legislative projects to implement the policies of the parliamentary working group assessing the public service duties and funding of the Finnish Broadcasting Company, YLE. To increase the transparency of YLE’s operations and finances, the working group proposed in its report of 12 September 2024 cuts to YLE's funding and amendments to the YLE Act.
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Legislative proposal to improve micromobility safety circulated for comments
The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft government proposal for legislation on micromobility to improve the safety of electric scooters and other micromobility vehicles. The deadline for submitting comments is 1 November 2024.
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Fairway dues to be raised
Fairway dues will be again collected in full from 2025 onwards. They were halved in 2015 under temporary legislation.
