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  1. 27.5.2021 | The Government has issued a decree under which a vehicle or a combination of vehicles of more than 3.5 tonnes intended to carry ready-mixed concrete will not have to follow the provisions on driving times and rest periods or to use a tachograph.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/tachographs-not-required-from-vehicles-carrying-ready-mixed-concrete-1356856
  2. 15.4.2021 | The Government proposes amendments to the Water Traffic Act, particularly to the provisions on water traffic safety and supervision. The Government submitted its proposal to Parliament on 15 April 2021.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/amendments-to-the-water-traffic-act-proposed-1267248
  3. 14.4.2021 | On 14 April 2021, the Ministry of Transport and Communications organised a round table to discuss the functioning of network capabilities on passenger trains. At the event, the state and companies agreed that a joint plan for the development of network capabilities would be drawn up this year.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/upgrading-communications-network-capabilities-for-passenger-trains
  4. 14.4.2021 | On 14 April 2021, the Ministry of Transport and Communications organised a round table to discuss the functioning of network capabilities on passenger trains. At the event, the state and companies agreed that a joint plan for the development of network capabilities would be drawn up this year.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/upgrading-communications-network-capabilities-for-passenger-trains-1268425
  5. 17.2.2021 | Harri Pursiainen, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications, will not seek an extension to his mandate as Permanent Secretary. He submitted his application for the post of Permanent Secretary when the application period began on 18 January, but he withdrew his application on 16 February.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/harri-pursiainen-will-not-seek-an-extension-to-his-post-as-permanent-secretary-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications
  6. 21.10.2021 | The Government proposes that the Aviation Act and certain related acts be further specified to meet the recent developments in EU regulation, among other things. The key amendments proposed in the draft bill would clarify the powers of the aviation authorities and certain other aviation operators. The objective is to further improve safety in civil aviation.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/amendments-to-the-aviation-act-aim-to-clarify-roles-and-responsibilities-and-to-improve-safety
  7. 29.3.2022 | A limited company is being established for the planning of the eastern rail link. The documents concerning the establishment of the company, East Railway Ltd, have been signed. The State of Finland owns 51% of the company.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/planning-of-eastern-rail-link-takes-off-documents-to-establish-company-signed
  8. 17.9.2020 | A working group of the Ministry of Transport and Communications on regional air services proposes that air transport services to Kokkola, Joensuu, Kajaani, Jyväskylä and Kemi airports be purchased by the state until the end of 2021.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/working-group-temporary-covid-19-support-from-government-to-regional-air-services
  9. 4.12.2020 | The German Presidency of the Council of the European Union will hold video meetings of telecommunications and transport ministers on 7 and 8 December 2020. In the meetings, Finland will be represented by the Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/minister-harakka-attends-meetings-of-eu-telecommunications-and-transport-ministers
  10. 24.6.2020 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has started discussions on the requirements for establishing a project company for the eastern railway connection. The launch event with the municipalities took place on 24 June 2020.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/discussions-on-a-project-company-for-eastern-rail-connection-to-start
  11. 8.4.2020 | On 8 April, the Government issued decrees on the auctioning of the so-called 26 GHz spectrum and on amending the Decree on Radio Spectrum Usage and Frequency Allocation Plan. The Ministerial Finance Committee endorsed the adoption of the Decrees.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-decides-on-the-terms-of-the-5g-auction
  12. 29.6.2021 | On 29 June 2021, the President of the Republic approved the Act amending the Act on Transport Services. It will enter into force on 1 July 2021. The amendment provides for a continuation of the advance booking service in Vaalimaa and for its extension to other road border crossing stations between Finland and Russia.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/advance-booking-service-for-border-traffic-can-continue-1419758
  13. 8.4.2020 | On 8 April, the Government issued decrees on the auctioning of the so-called 26 GHz spectrum and on amending the Decree on Radio Spectrum Usage and Frequency Allocation Plan. The Ministerial Finance Committee endorsed the adoption of the Decrees.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/government-decides-on-the-terms-of-the-5g-auction
  14. 18.2.2021 | The Government proposes that parallel bareboat registration be allowed in Finland for a maximum of five years at a time. It would be simultaneous with the registration of the vessel's right of ownership in another state. Parallel registration would be possible when a foreign vessel is chartered to Finland under the so-called bareboat chartering agreement (without crew).
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-proposal-parallel-bareboat-registration-to-be-allowed-for-a-fixed-term-1259008
  15. 18.2.2020 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications and VR will start negotiations on a new purchase of passenger rail services for the post-2020 situation. The current contract for operating rail transport services and the decision on rail transport services under public service obligation will be in force until December 2020. Although discussions are only just beginning, the next purchase package will include at least the current supply of train services.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/ministry-of-transport-and-vr-negotiate-purchase-of-passenger-rail-services-supply-of-train-services-remains-at-least-unchanged-1033329
  16. 6.9.2021 | The Government is adopting a single email suffix in stages during the remainder of 2021. Once the harmonisation process is complete, the email addresses of all staff members at the ministries will end in ‘gov.fi’. The Ministry of Transport and Communications, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, the Ministry of Education and Culture, the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of the Environment will adopt the new suffix on 6 September 2021.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/harmonisation-of-email-addresses-continues-ministries-of-transport-and-communications-agriculture-and-forestry-education-and-culture-defence-and-the-environment-next-in-line-to-adopt-gov.fi-suffix
  17. 16.11.2021 | Ilman satelliittinavigointijärjestelmiä (GNSS, Global Navigation Satellite System) monelta työltä ja yhteiskunnan toiminnolta putoaisi pohja. Digitaaliset palvelut tukeutuvat satelliittien tarjoamiin aika- ja sijaintitietoihin, minkä avulla pankkipalvelut ja sähköverkot toimivat, pelastustoimi löytää eksyneen ja rekankuljettaja paikantaa puupinot. Uusi toimenpideohjelma satelliittinavigoinnin kehittämisestä Suomessa on julkaistu 16.11.2021.
    https://lvm.fi/-/satelliittinavigointijarjestelmiin-perustuvien-aika-ja-sijaintitietojarjestelmien-merkitys-kasvaa-1579757
  18. 21.12.2022 | Negotiations between the Council of the EU, the European Parliament and the Commission reached an accord 18 December 2022 concerning the Emissions Trading Directive, an MRV Regulation on reporting of maritime transport emissions, and the Social Climate Fund.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/eu-reaches-provisional-deal-on-emissions-trading-for-road-transport-and-buildings-maritime-transport-and-aviation
  19. 3.11.2020 | Saara Reinimäki, M.Soc.Sc., has been appointed Director of the Automation Unit in the Information Department at the Ministry of Transport and Communications. The appointment is from 9 November 2020 until 31 December 2021.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/saara-reinimaki-appointed-as-director-of-automation-unit-1240488
  20. 2.6.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications will reform the Act on the Transport of Dangerous Goods. The aim of the reform is to improve the safety of the transport, to prevent possible environmental damage and to provide favourable conditions for new businesses. The reform would clarify and harmonise the outdated, and partly unclear, regulation and so improve the safety and security of the entire society.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/comprehensive-reform-of-the-act-on-the-transport-of-dangerous-goods-would-raise-the-safety-and-security-of-society-draft-bill-out-for-comments-1371493
  21. 29.3.2022 | A limited company is being established for the planning of the eastern rail link. The documents concerning the establishment of the company, East Railway Ltd, have been signed. The State of Finland owns 51% of the company.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/planning-of-eastern-rail-link-takes-off-documents-to-establish-company-signed-1699091
  22. 16.11.2021 | Ilman satelliittinavigointijärjestelmiä (GNSS, Global Navigation Satellite System) monelta työltä ja yhteiskunnan toiminnolta putoaisi pohja. Digitaaliset palvelut tukeutuvat satelliittien tarjoamiin aika- ja sijaintitietoihin, minkä avulla pankkipalvelut ja sähköverkot toimivat, pelastustoimi löytää eksyneen ja rekankuljettaja paikantaa puupinot. Uusi toimenpideohjelma satelliittinavigoinnin kehittämisestä Suomessa on julkaistu 16.11.2021.
    https://lvm.fi/-/194055633/satelliittinavigointijarjestelmiin-perustuvien-aika-ja-sijaintitietojarjestelmien-merkitys-kasvaa
  23. 31.8.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications organised a second discussion on electric scooters and their safety on Tuesday 31 August 2021. The event was attended by companies in the field, as well as representatives of the Finnish Road Safety Council, local authorities, and the Ministry of Transport and Communications. The event was a follow-up to the previous discussion held in July, during which the parties agreed on issues such as nighttime speed limits for electric scooters.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-met-representatives-of-electric-scooter-companies-for-the-second-time-nighttime-restrictions-to-be-extended-1488446
  24. 31.8.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications organised a second discussion on electric scooters and their safety on Tuesday 31 August 2021. The event was attended by companies in the field, as well as representatives of the Finnish Road Safety Council, local authorities, and the Ministry of Transport and Communications. The event was a follow-up to the previous discussion held in July, during which the parties agreed on issues such as nighttime speed limits for electric scooters.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/minister-harakka-met-representatives-of-electric-scooter-companies-for-the-second-time-nighttime-restrictions-to-be-extended
  25. 14.5.2019 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has circulated for public commenting proposals for acts under which Finland would adopt the Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea (HNS Convention). The adoption of the Convention would increase shipowners' liability for the carriage of hazardous and noxious substances by sea and ensure that persons suffering damages are compensated more promptly and effectively.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/the-convention-on-liability-and-compensation-for-damage-in-connection-with-the-carriage-of-hazardous-and-noxious-substances-by-sea-1008710
  26. 25.9.2020 | The German Presidency of the Council of the European Union will hold an informal video meeting of transport ministers on 28 September 2020. In the meeting, Finland will be represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka. No formal decisions will be made at the meeting.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/minister-harakka-to-attend-eu-transport-minister-meeting
  27. 22.10.2020 | On 22 October 2020, the Government appointed Juhapekka Ristola as Director General of the Ministerial Governance Department and Sabina Lindström as Director General of the Networks Department at the Ministry of Transport and Communications for the period from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2025.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/juhapekka-ristola-and-sabina-lindstrom-reappointed-as-directors-general-1238395
  28. 7.6.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications published a report on improving accessibility information for mobility services on 7 June 2021. Accessibility information refers to information on such questions as how the transport infrastructure and mobility service are suited to the elderly and people with reduced mobility, for example in respect of lifts at transport terminals and low-floor train carriages or buses.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/report-published-on-improving-accessibility-information-for-mobility-services-1369566
  29. 9.11.2021 | I takt med att användningen av digitala tjänster och digitala apparater ökar, förbrukas allt mer naturresurser och elektricitet. Å andra sidan finns det mycket potential inom IKT-sektorn för att minska växthusgasutsläppen från till exempel trafik- och transportsektorn eller industrin. Finlands första klimat- och miljöstrategi för IKT-sektorn publicerades i mars. Kommunikationsministeriet bjuder...
    https://lvm.fi/sv/-/webbevenemang-23-11-2021-vad-nytt-om-digitaliseringens-klimat-och-miljoeffekter-och-vilka-matare-ska-utvecklas-1572960
  30. 27.8.2020 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications is preparing a legislative package to ensure health security in maritime transport, aviation and passenger transport, including terminals and stations. A proposal is also under preparation to amend the Act on Communicable Diseases in terms of the provisions concerning the transport sector.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/ministry-of-transport-and-communications-prepares-legislative-amendments-to-ensure-health-security-in-transport-services-1225671
  31. 14.1.2021 | The legislation on vehicle approval and market surveillance has been revised to bring it into line with the amended EU regulation. In the future, the Vehicles Act will only lay down provisions on the approval of new vehicles and equipment belonging to national vehicle categories and on their market surveillance. These categories and equipment include motorised work machinery, off-road vehicles, studs and studded tyres.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/new-vehicles-act-to-reflect-the-changes-in-eu-regulation
  32. 1.12.2020 | On 1 December 2020, the Ministry of Transport and Communications sent out for comments a report on the current state in emissions manipulations carried out by or on behalf of vehicle users as well as on the possible regulatory alternatives and their impacts.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/comments-invited-on-control-and-sanctions-policy-for-emissions-manipulation
  33. 1.12.2020 | On 1 December 2020, the Ministry of Transport and Communications sent out for comments a report on the current state in emissions manipulations carried out by or on behalf of vehicle users as well as on the possible regulatory alternatives and their impacts.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/comments-invited-on-control-and-sanctions-policy-for-emissions-manipulation-1245382
  34. 30.6.2020 | The World Economic Forum, Ministry of Transport and Communications and City of Helsinki launch collaboration that aims to accelerate digitalisation, data economy and automation. From the perspective of Finland and Helsinki, it is important to enhance national and international data cooperation and seek international impact for Finland's extensive data competence.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/government-of-finland-and-city-of-helsinki-to-cooperate-with-the-world-economic-forum
  35. 12.5.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has sent out for comments a draft bill on interoperability of electronic road toll systems. The draft bill concerns amendments to the European electronic road toll system, and it does not oblige nor lead to the introduction of road toll systems in Finland.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/comments-invited-on-draft-bill-on-interoperability-of-electronic-road-toll-systems
  36. 16.9.2021 | Eurooppalaisen Galileo-paikannusjärjestelmän julkisesti säännellyn satelliittipalvelun (Public Regulated Service, PRS) käyttöönotto etenee. Liikenne- ja viestintäministeriö aloittaa lainsäädäntömuutosten valmistelun, jotta Suomi voi ottaa palvelun käyttöön vuonna 2024.
    https://lvm.fi/-/eurooppalainen-galileo-paikannusjarjestelman-viranomaispalvelu-kayttoon-suomessa-2024-prs-palvelun-lainsaadannon-valmistelua-alkaa-1505148
  37. 25.3.2021 | Daylight Saving Time begins in the coming weekend, in the night between Saturday and Sunday. The clocks will be moved forward one hour on Sunday, 28 March, at 03.00.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/clocks-will-be-moved-forward-to-summer-time-next-sunday-1263615
  38. 10.12.2020 | On 10 December 2020, the Government decided to continue the temporary exemption contained in the Government Decree on Television and Radio Operations that requires live television broadcasts to be subtitled only in connection with a retransmission. The period of exemption will continue until the end of 2021. The subtitling requirement for live broadcasts will become fully applicable on 1 January 2022.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/temporary-exemption-to-the-subtitling-requirement-of-live-tv-broadcasts-continues-until-the-end-of-2021
  39. 10.12.2020 | On 10 December 2020, the Government authorised the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency to sell movable property under its possession related to traffic management and control to Traffic Management Finland Oy.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/government-transport-infrastructure-agency-authorised-to-sell-traffic-management-and-control-assets-to-traffic-management-finland
  40. 16.9.2020 | The Government has agreed on the budget proposal for 2021. In its budget session, the Government agreed on three new transport infrastructure projects, for example.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-budget-session-investments-in-road-rail-and-water-transport-projects-1229705
  41. 16.9.2020 | The Government has agreed on the budget proposal for 2021. In its budget session, the Government agreed on three new transport infrastructure projects, for example.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/government-budget-session-investments-in-road-rail-and-water-transport-projects
  42. 16.9.2021 | Eurooppalaisen Galileo-paikannusjärjestelmän julkisesti säännellyn satelliittipalvelun (Public Regulated Service, PRS) käyttöönotto etenee. Liikenne- ja viestintäministeriö aloittaa lainsäädäntömuutosten valmistelun, jotta Suomi voi ottaa palvelun käyttöön vuonna 2024.
    https://lvm.fi/-/194055633/eurooppalainen-galileo-paikannusjarjestelman-viranomaispalvelu-kayttoon-suomessa-2024-prs-palvelun-lainsaadannon-valmistelua-alkaa
  43. 8.4.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has invited comments on amendments to aviation legislation, including the Aviation Act. The aim of the amendments is to clarify the national aviation regulation, specify the powers of the authorities and maintain the high standard of safety in civil aviation.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/traffic-safety-provisions-in-aviation-legislation-to-be-specified
  44. 2.7.2021 | On 23 June 2021, the Ministry of Transport and Communications sent a draft decree on the internet connection for universal service and the minimum requirements for services provided to special groups out for comments.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/comments-invited-on-raising-the-speed-of-broadband-intended-for-universal-service
  45. 22.11.2021 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) will meet on 22-26 November 2021. The aim of the remote meeting is to discuss ways to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from international shipping and to discuss a more stringent emission reduction target for 2050. Finland is in favour of raising the global target for reducing emissions by 2050.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/imo-negotiations-on-higher-emission-reduction-targets-for-2050-1588325
  46. 18.2.2021 | The Government is proposing that the validity of fixed-term ships' crew certificates of competency and certificates of proficiency be extended due to the effects of the COVID-19 epidemic. A derogation permitting a special dispensation from certificates of proficiency required on a vessel would also be extended. The derogations would be temporary.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/extension-proposed-to-validity-of-ships-crew-qualification-certificates
  47. 5.12.2018 | Transport bills related to regional government reform to Parliament Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 5.12.2018 11.17 Type: Press release The Government has submitted to Parliament bills that will implement the regional gov...
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/transport-bills-related-to-regional-government-reform-to-parliament
  48. 21.11.2019 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications, the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Education and Culture will organise a High-Level Conference on Data Economy on 25-26 November 2019. The Conference is one of the events organised under Finland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/high-level-conference-brings-together-experts-in-data-economy
  49. 14.1.2021 | The legislation on vehicle approval and market surveillance has been revised to bring it into line with the amended EU regulation. In the future, the Vehicles Act will only lay down provisions on the approval of new vehicles and equipment belonging to national vehicle categories and on their market surveillance. These categories and equipment include motorised work machinery, off-road vehicles, studs and studded tyres.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/new-vehicles-act-to-reflect-the-changes-in-eu-regulation-1251508
  50. 4.2.2021 | The Government has approved the request by the Transport Infrastructure Agency to sell the State-owned Harakka railway yard in Imatra to Stora Enso Oyj for EUR 2.067 million. 
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/the-state-to-sell-the-harakka-railway-yard-in-imatra-1257036
  51. 23.6.2021 | On 23 June 2021, the Government granted licences for radio broadcasting in analogue terrestrial mass communications network.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-grants-radio-programme-licences-in-supplementary-application-round-1413753
  52. 23.6.2021 | On 23 June 2021, the Government granted licences for radio broadcasting in analogue terrestrial mass communications network.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/government-grants-radio-programme-licences-in-supplementary-application-round
  53. 22.10.2020 | The Government will withdraw its proposal issued to Parliament on 1 October 2020 on temporary amendments to the Communicable Diseases Act and the Act on Transport Services (Government proposal 137/2020).  
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/government-withdraws-its-proposal-on-amending-the-communicable-diseases-act-and-the-act-on-transport-services
  54. 3.6.2021 | The Transport Ministers of the European Union met in Luxembourg on 3 June 2021. In the meeting, Finland was represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/eu-transport-ministers-discussed-sustainable-mobility-and-single-european-sky
  55. 12.11.2021 | Eurooppalainen Galileo-satelliittipaikannusjärjestelmään kuuluva julkisesti säännelty palvelu (Public Regulated Service, PRS) on tarkoitus ottaa käyttöön Suomessa vuonna 2024. Liikenne- ja viestintäministeriö pyytää lausuntoja 10.12.2021 mennessä arviomuistiosta. Siina tarkastellaan kansallisen lainsäädännön muutostarpeita, jotta palvelun käyttöönotto on mahdollista.
    https://lvm.fi/-/eurooppalainen-galileo-satelliittipaikannukseen-perustuva-viranomaispalvelu-kayttoon-suomessa-2024-arviomuistio-lausunnoille-1576209
  56. 27.6.2022 | The EU ministers for the environment and climate issues meet in Luxembourg on 28 June, where they will discuss the EU’s Fit for 55 Package. Finland’s representative at the meeting will be Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Maria Ohisalo.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/1410903/eu-environment-ministers-discuss-fit-for-55-package-agenda-includes-emissions-trading-emission-limits-for-cars-and-lulufc-regulation
  57. 13.1.2022 | The Government is proposing a legislative amendment that would allow cable ferries to be increasingly controlled by means of a virtual guiding cable instead of a physical cable. The Government submitted its proposal to Parliament on 13 January 2022.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-proposes-authorisation-to-the-finnish-transport-and-communications-agency-to-issue-orders-on-technical-requirements-for-virtual-ca-1630970
  58. 16.11.2021 | Utan satellitnavigeringssystem (GNSS, Global Navigation Satellite System) skulle grunden för många arbeten och samhällsfunktioner försvinna. Digitala tjänster stöder sig på de satellittillhandahållna tids- och lokaliseringsuppgifter, med hjälp av vilka banktjänster och elnät fungerar, räddningsväsendet hittar försvunna och långtradarchaufförer lokaliserar timmerhögar. Ett nytt åtgärdsprogram för utveckling av satellitnavigering i Finland har publicerats den 16 november 2021.
    https://lvm.fi/sv/-/betydelsen-av-tids-och-lokaliseringsuppgiftssystem-som-baserar-sig-pa-satellitnavigeringssystem-okar-1581785
  59. 28.1.2021 | The Government proposes that the provisions on the Average Adjuster be reformed and included in the Maritime Act. The aim of the proposal is to clarify the initiation process of matters that are to be referred to the Average Adjuster as well as the involved indemnity schemes.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/amendments-to-legislation-on-the-average-adjuster
  60. 30.1.2020 | The Government proposes that the Road Traffic Act be amended in order to make parking easier for home carers and care workers who provide similar visiting care. Amendments are proposed to the new Road Traffic Act, which will enter into force on 1 June 2020.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-proposes-parking-concessions-for-home-care-workers-1031985