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28.4.2020 | On 29 April 2020, Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will attend a video conference of transport ministers organised by the Croatian Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The meeting will focus on the effects of the coronavirus crisis on the transport sector.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-attends-a-video-conference-of-eu-transport-ministers-1168107
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27.4.2021 | Environmental legislation concerning maritime transport is being reformed. Changes will be made to the relevant government decree, in particular to implement the EU Directive on port reception facilities for the delivery of waste from ships. The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft by 25 May.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/restrictions-to-the-handling-of-vessels-cargo-and-waste-decree-submitted-for-comments
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7.4.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has opened a proposed decree on exemptions to driving times and rest periods issued for heavy goods vehicle drivers and amendments to provisions on tachograph charts for comments.https://lvm.fi/en/-/amendments-concerning-exemptions-to-the-use-of-a-tachograph-and-tachograph-charts-open-for-comments-1266125
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17.3.2020 | On Wednesday, 18 March, Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will attend a video conference of transport ministers organised by the Croatian Presidency of the Council of the European Union.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-attends-a-video-conference-of-eu-transport-ministers-on-coronavirus-1034872
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15.11.2021 | The Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications organised a round table on 15 November 2021 to hear the views of various interest groups on distribution channels for alternative fuels in road transport and on hydrogen as a power source. The demands of the EU regulations currently in preparation for refuelling/recharging infrastructure were also discussed in detail. This infrastructure plays a crucial role in efforts to mainstream low-emission alternative fuels.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/forum-for-fossil-free-transport-focused-on-distribution-infrastructure-for-electricity-gas-and-hydrogen
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22.10.2020 | The Government has amended the Decree on Driving Licences, which concerns, among other things, exemptions from the restrictions on the right to drive vehicles with automatic transmission. The amendments are based on the European Commission Directive. The amended Decree was issued on 22 October 2020 and will enter into force on 1 November 2020.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/driving-licence-decree-amended
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25.5.2020 | The exemptions to driving times and rest periods issued for heavy transport due to the coronavirus epidemic will expire. Normal driving times and rest periods will apply again as of 1 June 2020.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/return-to-normal-driving-times-and-rest-periods-in-heavy-transport
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22.11.2019 | Preparations for Finland's first 12-year national transport system plan are under way. The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on how the transport system plan should be drawn up and how its impacts should be assessed. Comments can be submitted until 24 January 2020.https://lvm.fi/en/-/preparations-for-the-national-transport-system-plan-are-under-way-consultation-round-on-the-impact-assessment-programme-begins-1023029
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12.11.2021 | En offentligt reglerad tjänst inom ramen för det europeiska satellitnavigeringssystemet Galileo (Public Regulated Service, PRS) ska tas i bruk i Finland 2024. Kommunikationsministeriet begär utlåtanden om en bedömningspromemoria till och med den 10 december 2021. I bedömningspromemorian granskas ändringsbehoven i den nationella lagstiftningen för att tjänsten ska kunna tas i bruk.https://lvm.fi/sv/-/194055633/en-europeisk-myndighetstjanst-baserad-pa-satellitpositioneringssystemet-galileo-tas-i-bruk-i-finland-2024-bedomningspromemoria-pa-remiss
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12.5.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications is launching a law‑drafting project to prepare purchase subsidies for electric and gas‑operated vehicles. The aim is to renew the vehicle stock, which will reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transport. New subsidies would include support for buying electric and gas‑operated vans and electric heavy‑duty vehicles.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/four-purchase-subsidies-being-planned-for-buying-a-low-emission-vehicle-new-purchase-subsidies-for-the-electric-vans-and-heavy-duty-vehicles
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8.10.2020 | The German Presidency of the Council of the European Union arranged an informal video meeting of transport ministers on 8 October 2020. In the meeting, Finland was represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.https://lvm.fi/en/-/eu-transport-ministers-discussed-a-pandemic-contingency-plan-for-the-freight-transport-sector-minister-harakka-set-the-objective-of-eu-harmon-1235513
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17.1.2019 | The Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on a framework for the free flow of non-personal data in the European Union obliges Member States to ensure that no unfounded location restrictions will be set on data. The aim of the Regulation is to remove any obstacles to free flow of data in the European Union. This makes the use of information more efficient and improves the functioning and transparency of the internal market.https://lvm.fi/en/-/free-flow-of-data-in-the-eu-ensured-995747
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28.12.2018 | New Rail Transport Act enters into force on 1 January 2019 Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 28.12.2018 12.01 Type: Press release The President of the Republic has approved a new Rail Transport Act. The comprehensive reform...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/new-rail-transport-act-enters-into-force-on-1-january-2019
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19.8.2020 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on the plans to offer financial support for the purchase of gas-fuelled trucks. It is proposed that support be granted for purchasing or leasing new trucks of over 16 tonnes. The invitation for comments concerns the terms for granting the support.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/plans-to-offer-financial-support-for-purchase-of-gas-fuelled-trucks
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28.9.2019 | Today, 28 September 2019, Finland was elected as member of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organisation, ICAO, for the term of 2019-2021. The Council exercises the highest decision-making power of the organisation and plays an important role in global aviation solutions. The ICAO General Assembly is currently being held in Montreal, Canada.https://lvm.fi/en/-/finland-elected-as-member-of-the-council-of-the-international-civil-aviation-organisation-1020714
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28.9.2019 | Today, 28 September 2019, Finland was elected as member of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organisation, ICAO, for the term of 2019-2021. The Council exercises the highest decision-making power of the organisation and plays an important role in global aviation solutions. The ICAO General Assembly is currently being held in Montreal, Canada.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/finland-elected-as-member-of-the-council-of-the-international-civil-aviation-organisation
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14.4.2021 | Hur kan Förenta staterna övergå till fossilfria transporter? Vad kan USA lära sig av de nordiska klimatlösningarna och var kunde man samarbeta mer? Dessa frågor behandlas vid Förenta staternas och de nordiska ländernas klimatwebbinarium den 15 april 2021. Kommunikationsminister Timo Harakka talar vid evenemanget.https://lvm.fi/sv/-/194055633/minister-harakka-deltar-i-forenta-staternas-och-de-nordiska-landernas-webbinarium-om-fossilfria-transporter
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3.6.2020 | The Croatian Presidency of the Council of the European Union will hold an informal video meeting of transport ministers on 4 June and a video meeting of telecommunications ministers on 5 June. Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will represent Finland in the meetings. No formal decisions will be made.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/minister-harakka-attends-meetings-of-eu-transport-and-telecommunications-ministers
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17.12.2020 | The Government proposes that the President of the Republic approve amendments to the new Road Traffic Act. Some of the amendments are technical in nature and some concern snowmobile driving. The new Road Traffic Act entered into force on 1 June 2020.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/new-road-traffic-act-to-be-supplemented
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15.4.2021 | The Government proposes to prolong for a further three years temporary provisions concerning a prohibition on telemarketing of mobile phone connections, and governing confidential processing of radio communication traffic data for use in trials.https://lvm.fi/en/-/continued-ban-on-telemarketing-of-mobile-phone-connections-proposed-1266930
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17.12.2020 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications and the VR Group have concluded a contract for purchasing passenger rail transport services for a period from 1 January to 30 June 2021. The contract includes an option for a period from 1 July to 31 December 2021. The option can be adopted, if Parliament allocates an appropriation for the purpose.https://lvm.fi/en/-/new-contract-between-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-and-vr-for-purchasing-rail-transport-services-1247239
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23.3.2021 | Various options for setting up a low flight network are currently being assessed. A low flight network refers to a network that utilises satellite positioning, which would make it possible to also fly in poor weather conditions. The Ministry of Transport and Communications will request statements on the interim report concerning the network by 23 April 2021.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/report-on-the-low-flight-network-in-progress-interim-report-to-be-sent-out-for-statements
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8.10.2020 | The German Presidency of the Council of the European Union arranged an informal video meeting of transport ministers on 8 October 2020. In the meeting, Finland was represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/eu-transport-ministers-discussed-a-pandemic-contingency-plan-for-the-freight-transport-sector-minister-harakka-set-the-objective-of-eu-harmonised-covid-19-test-result-certificates
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22.10.2019 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has requested opinions on the Government's draft proposal to address the problems home carers have with parking their vehicles when they make home visits. To improve the situation, the Government is proposing amendments to the new Road Traffic Act, which will enter into force on 1 June 2020.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/opinions-invited-on-parking-permits-for-home-carers
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16.12.2021 | The Finnish Government and other operators are applying for a total of EUR 185 million in financial support for 22 transport projects from the EU's Connecting Europe Facility (CEF). Half of these are the Government's projects, and half are projects of other operators. The Ministerial Finance Committee approved the applications on 16 December 2021.https://lvm.fi/en/-/finland-applies-for-funding-from-the-eu-s-connecting-europe-facility-for-several-transport-projects-1616679
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3.6.2020 | The Croatian Presidency of the Council of the European Union will hold an informal video meeting of transport ministers on 4 June and a video meeting of telecommunications ministers on 5 June. Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will represent Finland in the meetings. No formal decisions will be made.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-attends-meetings-of-eu-transport-and-telecommunications-ministers-1201872
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21.10.2021 | On 21 October 2021, the Government submitted to Parliament a legislative proposal for amending the Act on Broadband Construction Aid. The most significant amendment is that in the future, aid could only be granted for constructing fixed connections. At the same time, the name of the act would be changed from the current Act on Broadband Construction Aid to Act on Fixed Broadband Construction Aid.https://lvm.fi/en/-/the-government-proposes-eu-required-amendments-to-the-act-on-broadband-construction-aid-funding-only-for-fixed-connections-1552412
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26.11.2021 | In its session that concluded on 26 November, the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) discussed measures to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from international shipping. No significant progress was made at the meeting.https://lvm.fi/en/-/no-significant-progress-in-imo-negotiations-on-measures-to-reduce-emissions-from-international-shipping-1596975
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21.10.2021 | On 21 October 2021, the Government submitted to Parliament a legislative proposal for amending the Act on Broadband Construction Aid. The most significant amendment is that in the future, aid could only be granted for constructing fixed connections. At the same time, the name of the act would be changed from the current Act on Broadband Construction Aid to Act on Fixed Broadband Construction Aid.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/the-government-proposes-eu-required-amendments-to-the-act-on-broadband-construction-aid-funding-only-for-fixed-connections
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12.5.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications is launching a law‑drafting project to prepare purchase subsidies for electric and gas‑operated vehicles. The aim is to renew the vehicle stock, which will reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transport. New subsidies would include support for buying electric and gas‑operated vans and electric heavy‑duty vehicles.https://lvm.fi/en/-/four-purchase-subsidies-being-planned-for-buying-a-low-emission-vehicle-new-purchase-subsidies-for-the-electric-vans-and-heavy-duty-vehicles-1318572
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17.12.2020 | The Government proposes that the President of the Republic approve amendments to the new Road Traffic Act. Some of the amendments are technical in nature and some concern snowmobile driving. The new Road Traffic Act entered into force on 1 June 2020.https://lvm.fi/en/-/new-road-traffic-act-to-be-supplemented-1247696
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20.5.2020 | The Government proposes a temporary amendment to the Act on Air Traffic Control Fees.https://lvm.fi/en/-/amendment-to-the-act-on-air-traffic-control-fees-1184952
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21.10.2020 | On 21 October 2010, the Ministry of Transport and Communications sent legislative proposals concerning the Vienna agreement on periodical technical inspections for consultation. The entry into force of the amendments would facilitate cross-border transport by electric, hybrid and gas vehicles.https://lvm.fi/en/-/legislative-amendments-concerning-the-vienna-agreement-on-periodical-technical-inspections-for-consultation-1238134
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21.1.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft National Transport System Plan for 2021-2032 and its impact assessment. The deadline for submitting comments is 23 February 2021.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/comments-invited-on-the-national-transport-system-plan-and-its-impact-assessment
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30.11.2018 | Ministers Berner and Simson: Helsinki-Tallinn tunnel an important large-scale project of the future Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 30.11.2018 12.16 Type: Press release Minister of Transport and Communications of Finland ...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/ministers-berner-and-simson-helsinki-tallinn-tunnel-an-important-large-scale-project-of-the-future
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1.11.2019 | Minister of Transport and Communications Sanna Marin has appointed a working group to prepare a climate and environmental strategy for the information and communications technology (ICT) sector. The term of the working group will be from 1 November 2019 to 30 November 2020. The aim is to form a common view on the climate and environmental impacts of the sector in Finland and recommend measures to control them.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/preparations-of-the-climate-and-environmental-strategy-for-the-ict-sector-starting
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29.6.2022 | The European Union has awarded funding from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for nine projects in Finland. Funding was received for rail transport and port projects. They include central government projects and projects by other actors.https://lvm.fi/en/-/finland-receives-a-record-eur-80-78-million-in-eu-funding-for-transport-projects-1796305
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5.12.2019 | The European Space Week held in Helsinki on 3–5 December focused on the key themes of Finland’s Presidency of the EU Council: space solutions as contributors to climate action, new space economy for sustainable growth, sustainable space economy, and space solutions for a sustainable Arctic.https://lvm.fi/en/-/1410877/avaruusalan-innovaatiot-auttavat-ihmisia-arjessa-ja-tukevat-ilmastonmuutoksen-torjuntaa
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20.5.2020 | The Government proposes a temporary amendment to the Act on Air Traffic Control Fees.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/amendment-to-the-act-on-air-traffic-control-fees
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23.3.2021 | Various options for setting up a low flight network are currently being assessed. A low flight network refers to a network that utilises satellite positioning, which would make it possible to also fly in poor weather conditions. The Ministry of Transport and Communications will request statements on the interim report concerning the network by 23 April 2021.https://lvm.fi/en/-/report-on-the-low-flight-network-in-progress-interim-report-to-be-sent-out-for-statements-1263758