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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/-/194055633/saara-reinimaki-appointed-as-director-of-automation-unit
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26.3.2020 | On 25 March 2020, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment appointed a joint ministerial working group to assess the need for entry into the country of employees working in essential sectors in the state of emergency caused by the coronavirus outbreak.https://lvm.fi/en/-/1410877/valttamattoman-tyomatka-ja-muun-liikenteen-virkamiestyoryhma-asetettu-arvioimaan-tyontekijoiden-maahantuloa-poikkeustilanteessa
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26.5.2021 | On 26 May, the Ministry of Finance published Finland's Sustainable Growth Programme and the Recovery and Resilience Plan it includes. The Government is due to adopt the programme on 27 May.https://lvm.fi/en/-/projects-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-in-finland-s-sustainable-growth-programme-promote-digitalisation-and-green-transition-1356937
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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
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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
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25.3.2021 | The validity of seafarers' fixed-term certificates of competency and of proficiency will be extended due to the effects of the COVID-19 epidemic. The derogation permitting a special dispensation from certificates of proficiency required on a vessel will also be extended.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/validity-of-seafarers-certificates-of-competency-to-be-re-extended
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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
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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
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16.12.2019 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications received a report it had requested from the Transport and Communications Agency, Traficom, on the practices relating to the planning, provision and maintenance of electronic services of the Finnish Transport Safety Agency, Trafi. The request relates to the problems identified in December 2018 in the Agency's online services.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/report-on-e-services-of-the-transport-safety-agency-completed
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8.6.2020 | On Monday 8 June, the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency will open the auction of the frequencies of the 26 GHz spectrum. This is the second time Finland auctions frequencies for high-speed 5G mobile networks.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/second-5g-spectrum-auction-begins-in-finland
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25.3.2020 | On 25 March 2020, the Ministry of Transport and Communications sent draft amendments to the Rail Transport Act and the Act on Transport Services out for comments. Some of the tasks related to the maintenance of rail traffic fleet and rail registers would be transferred from the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency to the EU Agency for Railways.https://lvm.fi/en/-/opinions-invited-on-proposals-to-amend-rail-transport-act-and-act-on-transport-services
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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
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27.10.2021 | A legislative amendment is proposed that would allow cable ferries to be increasingly controlled by means of a virtual guiding cable instead of a physical cable. The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the matter by 24 November 2021.https://lvm.fi/en/-/comments-requested-on-authorising-the-transport-and-communications-agency-to-issue-orders-regarding-virtual-cables-on-cable-ferries-1556768
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10.10.2019 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has appointed a parliamentary steering group and a cooperation group to prepare Finland's first national transport system plan. The plan will apply to all transport modes and provide the basis for Finland's transport network and services. It will be drawn up for 2021-2032.https://lvm.fi/en/-/preparations-for-the-national-transport-system-plan-progress-parliamentary-steering-group-and-cooperation-group-start-their-work-1021373
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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/-/working-group-temporary-covid-19-support-from-government-to-regional-air-services-1229977
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Negotiations to promote the eastern rail link in progress - Ministry of Transport and Communications
11.3.2021 | Negotiations to promote the eastern rail link were started under the leadership of the Ministry of Transport and Communications on 11 March 2021. The aim of the negotiations, which will take place with the municipalities benefiting from the rail transport investment, is to establish a project company.https://lvm.fi/en/-/negotiations-to-promote-the-eastern-rail-link-in-progress-1262161 -
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
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25.3.2020 | On 25 March 2020, the Ministry of Transport and Communications sent draft amendments to the Rail Transport Act and the Act on Transport Services out for comments. Some of the tasks related to the maintenance of rail traffic fleet and rail registers would be transferred from the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency to the EU Agency for Railways.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/opinions-invited-on-proposals-to-amend-rail-transport-act-and-act-on-transport-services
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17.6.2021 | On 17 June 2021, the Government proposed that the President of the Republic approve the amendments adopted by Parliament to the Water Traffic Act. The amendments aim to specify the Act and facilitate the practical monitoring of its provisions.https://lvm.fi/en/-/amendments-to-water-traffic-act-to-enter-into-force-on-1-july-1401370
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17.6.2021 | On 17 June 2021, the Government proposed that the President of the Republic approve the amendments adopted by Parliament to the Water Traffic Act. The amendments aim to specify the Act and facilitate the practical monitoring of its provisions.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/amendments-to-water-traffic-act-to-enter-into-force-on-1-july
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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
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12.5.2021 | On 12 May 2021, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal to amend the Act on Transport Services.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/government-proposes-a-legislative-amendment-to-continue-the-advance-booking-service-for-border-traffic
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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/-/discussions-on-a-project-company-for-eastern-rail-connection-to-start-1213478
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17.9.2020 | The Government proposes that the Acts on lightweight cars be repealed, because, despite the active efforts of the Finnish authorities, the European Commission has not granted Finland a derogation for the introduction of lightweight cars. According to the Commission, the Acts adopted in 2018 in Finland are not in line with the EU Driving Licence Directive.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/government-proposes-repealing-the-acts-on-lightweight-cars
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22.4.2021 | On 22 April 2021, the Government appointed Minna Kivimäki, Master of Laws, as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minna-kivimaki-appointed-permanent-secretary-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-1268261
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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/-/194055633/ministry-of-transport-and-vr-negotiate-purchase-of-passenger-rail-services-supply-of-train-services-remains-at-least-unchanged
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8.6.2020 | On Monday 8 June, the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency will open the auction of the frequencies of the 26 GHz spectrum. This is the second time Finland auctions frequencies for high-speed 5G mobile networks.https://lvm.fi/en/-/second-5g-spectrum-auction-begins-in-finland-1206263
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15.5.2020 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on the review of the list of events of major importance for society that are to be broadcast on television.https://lvm.fi/en/-/list-of-events-of-major-importance-for-society-reviewed-1179195
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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/-/194055633/advance-booking-service-for-border-traffic-can-continue
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15.10.2020 | Finland's goal is to halve emissions from transport by 2030 when compared against the level of 2005. On 27 October 2020, the working group appointed to prepare a roadmap for fossil-free transport will publish its recommendations on how to achieve this goal efficiently and fairly. Aalto University, for its part, will present the results of a study dealing with the impacts of the emissions trading system on income distribution.https://lvm.fi/en/-/report-of-the-working-group-on-fossil-free-transport-and-aalto-university-s-report-on-transport-emissions-trading-will-be-published-on-27-oct-1237579
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16.12.2021 | The President of the Republic confirmed amendments to the Act on Broadband Construction Aid on 16 December 2021. The most significant change is that future subsidies may only be granted for constructing fixed broadband network. The Government also issued a decree on the minimum speed of a broadband connection. The Act and Decree will enter into force on 3 February 2022.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/amendments-to-broadband-subsidies-act-take-effect-funding-for-constructing-fixed-connections-only
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15.5.2020 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on the review of the list of events of major importance for society that are to be broadcast on television.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/list-of-events-of-major-importance-for-society-reviewed
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26.5.2021 | On 26 May, the Ministry of Finance published Finland's Sustainable Growth Programme and the Recovery and Resilience Plan it includes. The Government is due to adopt the programme on 27 May.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/projects-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-in-finland-s-sustainable-growth-programme-promote-digitalisation-and-green-transition
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Negotiations to promote the eastern rail link in progress - Ministry of Transport and Communications
11.3.2021 | Negotiations to promote the eastern rail link were started under the leadership of the Ministry of Transport and Communications on 11 March 2021. The aim of the negotiations, which will take place with the municipalities benefiting from the rail transport investment, is to establish a project company.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/negotiations-to-promote-the-eastern-rail-link-in-progress -
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/-/amendments-to-the-aviation-act-aim-to-clarify-roles-and-responsibilities-and-to-improve-safety-1549995
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4.6.2020 | The Croatian Presidency of the Council of the European Union held an informal video meeting of transport ministers on 4 June. In the meeting, Finland was represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/eu-transport-ministers-discussed-the-recovery-of-transport
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9.11.2021 | Digitaalisten palveluiden käytön ja laitteiden määrän lisääntyessä kuluu yhä enemmän luonnonvaroja ja sähköä. Toisaalta ICT-alalla on paljon potentiaalia vähentää esimerkiksi liikenteen tai teollisuuden kasvihuonekaasupäästöjä. Suomen ensimmäinen ICT-alan ilmasto- ja ympäristöstrategia julkaistiin maaliskuussa. Liikenne- ja viestintäministeriö kutsuu kuulemaan ja keskustelemaan strategian toimeenpanosta verkkotilaisuuteen 23.11.2021.https://lvm.fi/-/verkkotilaisuus-23-11-2021-mita-uutta-tiedetaan-digitalisaation-ilmasto-ja-ymparistovaikutuksista-ja-mita-mittareita-on-kehitteilla-1572820
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4.6.2021 | The Telecommunications Ministers of the European Union met in Luxembourg on 4 June 2021. In the meeting, Finland was represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.https://lvm.fi/en/-/eu-telecommunications-ministers-discuss-the-digital-targets-1363810
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16.12.2021 | The President of the Republic confirmed amendments to the Act on Broadband Construction Aid on 16 December 2021. The most significant change is that future subsidies may only be granted for constructing fixed broadband network. The Government also issued a decree on the minimum speed of a broadband connection. The Act and Decree will enter into force on 3 February 2022.https://lvm.fi/en/-/amendments-to-broadband-subsidies-act-take-effect-funding-for-constructing-fixed-connections-only-1642898
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6.5.2021 | Minna Kivimäki, Master of Laws, was appointed by the Government as the Saimaa Canal Delegate for a term of office from 1 June 2021 to 31 May 2026.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minna-kivimaki-appointed-saimaa-canal-delegate-1294078
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17.11.2020 | A parliamentary steering group has approved a draft for the 12-year national transport system plan to be sent out for consultation. It has been published in the Gateway to Information on Government Projects.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/draft-for-the-national-transport-system-plan-approved
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23.1.2020 | On 23 January 2020, the Government made a decision that the programme licences of MTV Oy for television broadcasting will not be cancelled despite a change in the effective control of the company.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/operating-licence-of-mtv-to-remain-in-force
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23.1.2020 | On 23 January 2020, the Government made a decision that the programme licences of MTV Oy for television broadcasting will not be cancelled despite a change in the effective control of the company.https://lvm.fi/en/-/operating-licence-of-mtv-to-remain-in-force-1030265
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22.4.2021 | On 22 April 2021, the Government appointed Minna Kivimäki, Master of Laws, as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/minna-kivimaki-appointed-permanent-secretary-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications
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17.11.2020 | A parliamentary steering group has approved a draft for the 12-year national transport system plan to be sent out for consultation. It has been published in the Gateway to Information on Government Projects.https://lvm.fi/en/-/draft-for-the-national-transport-system-plan-approved-1242760
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6.6.2022 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) will meet on 6-10 June 2022. The purpose of the remote meeting is to discuss ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping and to update the initial IMO greenhouse gas strategy. Negotiations will also be held on, for example, matters relating to ships' ballast water, the designat...https://lvm.fi/en/-/imo-renegotiates-the-reduction-of-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-international-shipping-1765234
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6.2.2020 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the terms of the 26 GHz spectrum auction. The introduction of the new spectrum will increase the speed and data transfer capacity of 5G mobile networks. The deadline for submitting comments is 6 March 2020.https://lvm.fi/en/-/more-frequencies-for-5g-consultation-round-on-the-terms-of-the-spectrum-auction-launched-1032878
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31.3.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has launched a project to reform the Pilotage Act. The aim is that the new legislation would enter into force at the start of 2023.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/reform-of-the-pilotage-act-to-begin
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20.1.2022 | On 20 January 2022, the Saimaa Canal Commission granted a permit to the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency for construction in the Saimaa Canal lease area. The Commission, which coordinates the positions of the Finnish authorities, considers that the development projects of the Saimaa Canal meet the obligations of the Saimaa Canal lease agreement. The projects are needed to develop the Canal and organise its vessel traffic.https://lvm.fi/en/-/saimaa-canal-commission-grants-a-permit-to-transport-infrastructure-agency-for-construction-in-the-saimaa-canal-lease-area-1637370
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25.8.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has appointed a Logistics Digitalisation Forum with representatives from the authorities and Ministry stakeholders for a period from 2021 to 2023. The aim of the Forum is to ensure Finland's top position in the digitalisation of the logistics sector. The Forum is a key measure in the resolution on digitalisation of logistics approved by the Government on 27 May 2021.https://lvm.fi/en/-/logistics-digitalisation-forum-to-ensure-finland-s-top-position-in-the-digitalisation-of-the-logistics-sector-1491836
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4.2.2021 | When a pilot licence or pilotage exemption certificate needs to be renewed, pilots can demonstrate fully their knowledge of the route through training in a ship simulator.https://lvm.fi/en/-/pilots-knowledge-of-the-route-can-be-demonstrated-in-a-ship-simulator-1256464
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10.3.2022 | Regeringen föreslog den 10 mars 2022 att republikens president ska stadfästa ändringen av Rundradiolagen och förordna att den ska träda i kraft den 1 augusti 2022. Lagen om Rundradion ändras så att det webbinnehåll i textform som Rundradion publicerar i högre grad ska hänföra sig till bolagets publikationer som innehåller ljud eller rörlig bild.https://lvm.fi/sv/-/andringen-av-rundradiolagen-ska-stadfastas-1685346
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6.5.2021 | Minna Kivimäki, Master of Laws, was appointed by the Government as the Saimaa Canal Delegate for a term of office from 1 June 2021 to 31 May 2026.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/minna-kivimaki-appointed-saimaa-canal-delegate
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2.9.2021 | The Government submitted a legislative proposal on interoperability of electronic road toll systems to Parliament on 2 September 2021. The proposal 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/-/legislative-proposal-on-interoperability-of-electronic-road-toll-systems-to-parliament-1491934
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5.5.2022 | On 5 May 2022, the Government submitted to Parliament its proposal for amending the Driving Licence Act. The aim of the proposal is to improve the road safety of young drivers.https://lvm.fi/en/-/amendments-to-driving-licence-act-aim-to-improve-the-safety-of-young-drivers-1744672
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5.5.2022 | On 5 May 2022, the Government submitted to Parliament its proposal for amending the Driving Licence Act. The aim of the proposal is to improve the road safety of young drivers.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/amendments-to-driving-licence-act-aim-to-improve-the-safety-of-young-drivers
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27.2.2023 | Majoriteten av finländarna anser att Finland kan förbättra sin konkurrenskraft genom att satsa på ny kompetens och klimatlösningar. Vid sidan av klimatförändringarna har förlusten av biologisk mångfald blivit en allvarlig miljökris och majoriteten av medborgarna anser att man bör söka helhetslösningar på klimatförändringarna och förlusten av biologisk mångfald.https://lvm.fi/sv/-/1410903/klimatbarometern-2023-klimatlosningar-ses-som-en-mojlighet-att-forbattra-konkurrenskraften-och-valfarden-enligt-majoriteten-av-finlandarna
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12.6.2020 | The Government has complemented its proposal to Parliament on the fourth supplementary budget proposal for 2020.https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-proposes-appropriations-to-assist-shipping-1209545
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30.4.2020 | The Government proposes temporary amendments to legislation concerning the administrative branch of the Ministry of Transport and Communications due to the emergency conditions resulting from the coronavirus epidemic.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/temporary-amendments-to-transport-legislation
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30.4.2020 | The Government proposes temporary amendments to legislation concerning the administrative branch of the Ministry of Transport and Communications due to the emergency conditions resulting from the coronavirus epidemic.https://lvm.fi/en/-/temporary-amendments-to-transport-legislation-1173138