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14.9.2023 | On 11 July 2023, the European Commission published a communication on the EU strategy for Web 4.0 and virtual worlds. The Ministry of Transport and Communications informed Parliament about the communication by means of an e-letter on 12 September 2023.https://lvm.fi/en/-/eu-initiative-on-the-next-technological-transition-towards-web-4.0
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27.3.2024 | A 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 amendments will make it easier to charge electronic devices, such as mobile phones and tablets.https://lvm.fi/en/-/amended-directive-makes-charging-mobile-devices-easier
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12.10.2023 | On 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 online intermediary services for users.https://lvm.fi/en/-/progress-in-implementation-of-the-digital-services-act-government-proposes-an-act-on-the-supervision-of-online-intermediary-services
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8.3.2024 | Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne will visit the Nordic Response 24 defence exercise in Lapland on 10–11 March 2024. This is the first time that Finland’s Minister of Transport and Communications will be present in an international military exercise. During her visit, Minister Ranne will learn about the activities of the Defence Forces and the Air Force, Nordic cooperation between the authorities and NATO-Nordic defence cooperation from the infrastructure perspective.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-ranne-to-visit-nordic-response-24-exercise-in-lapland
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27.11.2023 | Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne has invited Tuomas Sorsa to serve as her Special Adviser.https://lvm.fi/en/-/tuomas-sorsa-appointed-to-serve-as-special-adviser-to-minister-ranne
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27.5.2024 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft government proposal for an act amending the Act on the Finnish Meteorological Institute and for an Act amending the Act on the Defence Forces. The amendments would enable the establishment of a space situational awareness centre in Finland. The deadline for submitting comments is 30 June 2024.https://lvm.fi/en/-/draft-act-on-the-establishment-of-a-space-situational-awareness-centre-circulated-for-comments
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1.6.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has invited comments on the assessment memorandum concerning passenger rail services in the 2030s. The consultation period ran from 3 April to 19 May 2023. The memorandum provides a knowledge base for making decisions on the organisation of passenger rail traffic in the 2030s. The Ministry has received 75 comments.https://lvm.fi/en/-/organisation-of-passenger-rail-traffic-to-change-in-2030s-summary-of-opinions-on-assessment-memorandum
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7.8.2023 | The 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 September 2023. Alongside this, the Ministry is launching a project to amend the Act on Fairway Dues in order to make the halving of the fairway dues permanent.https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-to-boost-export-industry-competitiveness-by-permanently-halving-fairway-dues-from-2025
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18.3.2024 | According 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 regions to arrange outsourced services. The Ministry of Transport and Communications has launched a legislative project to make the necessary changes in legislation.https://lvm.fi/en/-/legislative-project-on-enabling-regional-competence-in-passenger-rail-transport-launched
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23.5.2024 | On 23 May 2024, the Government submitted its second supplementary budget proposal for 2024 to Parliament. The proposal includes several transport projects across Finland.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-ranne-government-transport-projects-strengthen-finland-s-security-and-growth-
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27.2.2024 | Secretary-General of International Maritime Organization Arsenio Antonio Domínguez Velasco will visit Finland from 27 February to 2 March 2024. Secretary-General Domínguez will meet Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications Minna Kivimäki and Director General of the Transport and Communications Agency Traficom Jarkko Saarimäki.https://lvm.fi/en/-/secretary-general-of-international-maritime-organisation-to-visit-finland
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10.11.2023 | Minister 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 November 2023.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-of-transport-and-communications-ranne-to-meet-estonian-minister-of-climate-in-tallinn
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7.12.2023 | On 7 December 2023, the Government appointed Jarkko Saarimäki, Master of Laws, to serve as Director General of the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency, Traficom, for the period from 20 December 2023 to 19 December 2028.https://lvm.fi/en/-/jarkko-saarimaki-appointed-to-serve-as-director-general-of-the-transport-and-communications-agency-
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1.2.2024 | On 1 February 2024, the Government submitted to Parliament a Union communication on the European Commission's proposal on the implementation of passenger rights in the European Union. The Government largely supports the Commission's proposal.https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-supports-the-objectives-of-the-commission-s-proposal-on-passenger-rights
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10.11.2022 | On 10 November 2022, the Government submitted a Union communication to Parliament on the European Media Freedom Act (MFA), outlining Finland's positions on the Act. Finland as a rule supports the aim of the Act to harmonise the legal framework of EU Member States in the media sector to enhance the functioning of the internal market and to promote media freedom.https://lvm.fi/en/-/finland-supports-the-objectives-of-the-european-media-freedom-act-1874983
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28.12.2023 | The President of the Republic has approved the amendments to the Vessel Traffic Service Act, the Ship Safety Control Act and the Act on the Enforcement of a Fine. Most of the amendments will enter into force on 1 January 2024.https://lvm.fi/en/-/amendments-to-vessel-traffic-service-act-to-enter-into-force-in-2024
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10.11.2022 | On 10 November 2022, the Government submitted a Union communication to Parliament on the European Media Freedom Act (MFA), outlining Finland's positions on the Act. Finland as a rule supports the aim of the Act to harmonise the legal framework of EU Member States in the media sector to enhance the functioning of the internal market and to promote media freedom.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/finland-supports-the-objectives-of-the-european-media-freedom-act
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26.5.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft government proposal on bringing into force the international code of safety for ships carrying industrial personnel and on implementing the directive on stability requirements. The deadline for submitting comments is 14 July 2023.https://lvm.fi/en/-/comments-invited-on-draft-proposal-on-bringing-into-force-the-international-safety-code-for-ships-carrying-industrial-personnel
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11.1.2024 | The Government proposes that the President of the Republic adopt the acts nationally implementing the EU Digital Services Act, which aims to improve the transparency and safety of online intermediary services for users.https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-proposes-approval-of-digital-services-act-implementation
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21.12.2023 | During the past autumn, the media reported on various suspected ways of attempting to circumvent air travel sanctions against Russia. Commissioned by Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne, the Ministry of Transport and Communications and the competent authorities have examined ways to better prevent the circumvention of sanctions.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-ranne-sanctions-compliance-monitoring-is-built-on-close-cooperation-between-authorities-and-being-developed-constantly-
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7.2.2024 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications will start preparing a government proposal to amend the Act on Fixed-Term Subsidies for the Purchase of Vehicles Powered by Alternative Fuels.https://lvm.fi/en/-/legislative-project-to-be-launched-on-amending-purchase-subsidy-schemes-for-vehicles
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19.12.2023 | Representatives of the EU Member States, Parliament and Commission have reached a provisional accord on a regulation concerning Union guidelines for developing the trans-European transport network (TEN-T). The regulation will define the TEN-T network, legislating on such aspects as quality requirements for highways and transport nodes. The accord was achieved in tripartite negotiations on 18 December 2023.https://lvm.fi/en/-/finland-excels-in-eu-lobbying-union-reaches-provisional-agreement-on-regulation-for-trans-european-transport-network
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24.5.2024 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on a memorandum assessing necessary changes to the legislation on taxi operations to rectify the shortcomings. Comments on the memorandum can be submitted until 21 June 2024.https://lvm.fi/en/-/memorandum-for-comments-legislative-changes-to-increase-trust-in-taxi-services
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2.10.2023 | Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne has invited Kai Järvikare, Doctor of Science in Economics and Business Administration, to serve as her Special Adviser. Järvikare will transfer to the position from his post as Director of Administration in the Finns Party.https://lvm.fi/en/-/kai-jarvikare-appointed-to-serve-as-special-adviser-to-minister-ranne
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1.6.2023 | The EU Transport and Telecommunications Council will convene in Luxembourg on 1–2 June 2023. Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will represent Finland at the meeting.https://lvm.fi/en/-/eu-transport-and-telecommunications-ministers-to-meet-in-luxembourg
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22.1.2024 | A plan has been drawn up to turn the temporary halving of fairway dues into a permanent arrangement in line with the Government Programme. The change would boost the competitiveness of Finland's foreign trade.https://lvm.fi/en/-/request-for-comments-on-assessment-memorandum-permanent-halving-of-fairway-dues-would-ensure-finland-s-competitiveness
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5.3.2024 | The Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications has outlined its priorities for influencing the five-year programme of the next European Commission. They are based on the Finnish Government’s common priorities, outlined in the Europe communication E 58/2023, and elaborate the common priorities on matters pertaining to the branch of government of the Ministry of Transport and Communications.https://lvm.fi/en/-/ministry-of-transport-and-communications-publishes-its-priorities-for-next-european-parliamentary-term
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17.8.2023 | Master of Social Sciences Marjo Lindgren took up her post as Special Adviser to Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne on 14 August 2023.https://lvm.fi/en/-/marjo-lindgren-appointed-to-serve-as-special-adviser-to-minister-ranne
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22.9.2022 | A permanent public post of National Cyber Security Director will be established at the Ministry of Transport and Communications. The Government approved a decree amendment concerning the Ministry of Transport and Communications on 22 September 2022. The decree lays down provisions on the qualifications required to fill the public post of National Cyber Security Director.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/new-post-of-national-cyber-security-director-to-be-created-at-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications
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22.9.2022 | A permanent public post of National Cyber Security Director will be established at the Ministry of Transport and Communications. The Government approved a decree amendment concerning the Ministry of Transport and Communications on 22 September 2022. The decree lays down provisions on the qualifications required to fill the public post of National Cyber Security Director.https://lvm.fi/en/-/new-post-of-national-cyber-security-director-to-be-created-at-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-1833911
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14.12.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications started to prepare measures to correct the shortcomings of the taxi industry and to increase trust in the entire sector last summer. At the moment, the ministry is preparing a background report and determining what needs amendment in the act as part of the preliminary preparation of the legislative project.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-ranne-striving-to-amend-legislation-quickly-and-restore-trust-in-taxis-
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25.9.2023 | Permanent Secretary Minna Kivimäki will visit Paris on 25–26 September 2023 to exert influence on EU decision-making. Kivimäki will meet representatives of OECD and the International Transport Forum as well as the ministries responsible for transport and communications matters, for example.https://lvm.fi/en/-/permanent-secretary-minna-kivimaki-to-exert-influence-on-eu-decision-making-during-visit-to-paris
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1.12.2023 | On 1 December 2023, the Assembly of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) voted on the Members of the Council for 2024-2025. Finland was elected as one of the 40 Council Member States.https://lvm.fi/en/-/finland-elected-as-member-of-the-imo-council
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6.9.2022 | The reply of 4 August 2022 by the state of Finland to the European Commission regarding Sanoma Media Finland Ltd's complaint against the Finnish Broadcasting Company YLE has been made public. The version made available to the general public does not include any secret business information of Sanoma or YLE. The reply is the fourth that Finland has submitted to the Commission in relation to the complaint.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/finland-publishes-a-fourth-reply-to-the-european-commission-regarding-sanoma-media-finland-ltd-s-complaint-against-the-finnish-broadcasting-company-yle-
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14.12.2023 | According to the Government Programme, the halving of fairway dues will be made a permanent practice. The change will take place in two stages.https://lvm.fi/en/-/halving-of-fairway-dues-continues-
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10.11.2022 | On 10 November 2022, the State of Finland will publish its reply to the European Commission regarding the complaint pursued by Sanoma Media Finland Ltd against YLE. The reply is the fifth that Finland has submitted to the Commission in relation to the complaint.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/finland-s-reply-on-the-complaint-concerning-yle-yle-areena-and-learning-contents-respond-to-changing-consumer-needs
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3.11.2022 | The European Union provides funding through the Connecting Europe Facility for projects that improve the digital infrastructure in the EU. In the current call for proposals, a total of EUR 277 million will be allocated for the purpose. Support is now available for 5G projects that improve the digital services on transport routes or develop the local public services, for example.https://lvm.fi/en/-/eur-277-million-in-eu-funding-available-for-improving-digital-connections-1862232
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30.11.2023 | On 30 November 2023, the Finnish Government submitted a proposal to Parliament for the amendment of the Rail Transport Act and the Act on Transport Services. The proposed amendment to the Rail Transport Act is the third round of revisions since its entry into force on 1 January 2019. The proposed amendments to the Act on Transport Services concern the regulation of licensing.https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-proposes-amendments-to-rail-transport-act-access-charges-licensing-revised
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19.12.2023 | On 19 December 2023, the Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy discussed the next steps for the Finnish Rail (main railway line development) and One Hour Train (fast rail link between Helsinki and Turku) companies.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/ministerial-committee-on-economic-policy-decides-on-next-steps-for-finnish-rail-and-one-hour-train
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8.2.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on the draft national programme for the distribution of new fuels to road transport. The programme extends to 2035.https://lvm.fi/en/-/draft-national-distribution-infrastructure-programme-sent-out-for-comments-1939035
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10.11.2022 | The Government proposes amendments to the Act on Environmental and Energy Efficiency Requirements for Vehicle and Transport Service Procurements. With the health and social services reform, the requirements assigned to municipalities under the current Act will transfer to the wellbeing services counties, which are about to start operating on 1 January 2023. The Government submitted its proposal to Parliament on 10 November 2022.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/government-proposes-legislative-amendments-to-specify-the-requirements-of-wellbeing-services-counties-to-purchase-low-emission-vehicles
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10.11.2022 | The Government proposes amendments to the Act on Environmental and Energy Efficiency Requirements for Vehicle and Transport Service Procurements. With the health and social services reform, the requirements assigned to municipalities under the current Act will transfer to the wellbeing services counties, which are about to start operating on 1 January 2023. The Government submitted its proposal to Parliament on 10 November 2022.https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-proposes-legislative-amendments-to-specify-the-requirements-of-wellbeing-services-counties-to-purchase-low-emission-vehicles-1874318
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3.11.2022 | The European Union provides funding through the Connecting Europe Facility for projects that improve the digital infrastructure in the EU. In the current call for proposals, a total of EUR 277 million will be allocated for the purpose. Support is now available for 5G projects that improve the digital services on transport routes or develop the local public services, for example.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/eur-277-million-in-eu-funding-available-for-improving-digital-connections
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26.10.2023 | In 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 4.00 in the morning.https://lvm.fi/en/-/clocks-go-back-on-sunday-29-october
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7.12.2023 | On 7 December 2023, the Government decided to amend the 2G network licence terms. Telecommunications operators will now be expected to maintain 2G technology until the end of 2029. Operators may then, if they so wish, adopt newer technologies in the frequency bands currently reserved for 2G technology.https://lvm.fi/en/-/changing-licence-terms-for-telecom-operators-2g-technology-to-be-maintained-until-end-of-2029
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13.10.2023 | Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications Minna Kivimäki will exert influence on EU decision-making in Brussels on 16–18 October 2023.https://lvm.fi/en/-/permanent-secretary-kivimaki-to-exert-influence-on-eu-decision-making-during-visit-to-brussels
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20.11.2023 | A 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 fuels, on 20–24 November 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.https://lvm.fi/en/-/international-civil-aviation-organization-to-discuss-sustainable-aviation-fuels
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8.2.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on the draft national programme for the distribution of new fuels to road transport. The programme extends to 2035.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/draft-national-distribution-infrastructure-programme-sent-out-for-comments
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21.12.2023 | The Government proposes that the President of the Republic approve the amendments to the Act on Electronic Communication Services. The proposal will implement the amendments to the Radio Equipment Directive in Finland that will harmonise the charging of e.g. mobile phones and tablets.https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-proposes-adoption-of-amendments-to-act-on-electronic-communication-services-aim-to-harmonise-charging
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19.10.2023 | On 19 October 2023, the Government appointed a parliamentary working group to support the process to update the National Transport System Plan (Transport 12).https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-ranne-to-chair-parliamentary-working-group-to-support-update-of-transport-12-plan
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6.9.2022 | The reply of 4 August 2022 by the state of Finland to the European Commission regarding Sanoma Media Finland Ltd's complaint against the Finnish Broadcasting Company YLE has been made public. The version made available to the general public does not include any secret business information of Sanoma or YLE. The reply is the fourth that Finland has submitted to the Commission in relation to the complaint.https://lvm.fi/en/-/finland-publishes-a-fourth-reply-to-the-european-commission-regarding-sanoma-media-finland-ltd-s-complaint-against-the-finnish-broadcasting-c-1825104
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1.9.2022 | The Government has agreed on its budget proposal for 2023. The budget includes a set of measures to strengthen the vitality of eastern Finland. More than half of the measures are the responsibility of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. EUR 31 million will be allocated for improving the Karelia rail line in northern and southern Karelia and in Kymenlaakso. A EUR 13 million project to repair the railway bridge in Syrjäsalmi will also be implemented in 2023.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/minister-harakka-investments-in-road-management-eastern-finland-and-helsinki
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1.9.2022 | The Government has agreed on its budget proposal for 2023. The budget includes a set of measures to strengthen the vitality of eastern Finland. More than half of the measures are the responsibility of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. EUR 31 million will be allocated for improving the Karelia rail line in northern and southern Karelia and in Kymenlaakso. A EUR 13 million project to repair the railway bridge in Syrjäsalmi will also be implemented in 2023.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-investments-in-road-management-eastern-finland-and-helsinki-1822561
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21.9.2023 | On 21 September 2023, the Government adopted a proposal for a decree amending certain decrees on the enforcement of social welfare legislation on road transport and on the division of labour between the authorities. The decrees will be updated to meet the requirements of the relevant EU Directive.https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-decree-on-the-enforcement-of-social-legislation-on-road-transport-to-be-specified
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16.6.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft government proposal on the implementation of the EU Digital Services Act and on the collegial body to be set up at the Transport and Communications Agency Traficom for imposing sanction fees. The deadline for submitting comments is 18 August 2023.https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-proposal-implementing-eu-digital-services-act-sent-out-for-comments
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27.11.2023 | On 20–24 November 2023, a high-level conference of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) convened in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and outlined the organisation's global vision for cleaner sources of energy, including sustainable and low-carbon aviation fuels. ICAO aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.https://lvm.fi/en/-/icao-reaches-agreement-on-the-targets-to-increase-sustainable-aviation-fuels
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23.10.2023 | The 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 represent Finland at the meeting. It will be an informal meeting where no decisions are taken.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-ranne-to-attend-informal-meeting-of-eu-telecommunications-ministers-in-spain
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10.11.2022 | On 10 November 2022, the State of Finland will publish its reply to the European Commission regarding the complaint pursued by Sanoma Media Finland Ltd against YLE. The reply is the fifth that Finland has submitted to the Commission in relation to the complaint.https://lvm.fi/en/-/finland-s-reply-on-the-complaint-concerning-yle-yle-areena-and-learning-contents-respond-to-changing-consumer-needs-1867875
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12.9.2022 | The Transport and Communications Agency Traficom reported on 12 September 2022 that the number of cyber attacks has increased globally this year. After a quieter period in the spring, activity towards Finland has also increased.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/minister-harakka-sustained-funding-for-cyber-security-must-be-ensured
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16.2.2023 | On 16 February 2023, the Government issued three decrees on the accessibility requirements for certain products and services. These decrees will finalise the national implementation of the European Accessibility Act (Directive 2019/882). The decrees will enter into force on 20 February 2023 and they will become applicable on 28 June 2025.https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-decrees-on-accessibility-requirements-for-products-and-services-into-force-in-february-1941966