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  1. 19.1.2017 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications proposes that a state company be established in Finland that would be responsible for the proper condition and long-term development of the transport network. "The operations of the company would not be dependent on the economy of the state, but rather the needs and satisfaction of citizens and business life," states Minister of Transport and Communicati...
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/corporate-model-would-resolve-transport-network-funding-919989
  2. 14.3.2019 | The Government proposed on 14 March 2019 that the amendment to the Act on Vehicle Inspections be adopted. In future, the licences for conducting inspections will be operator-specific and one licence will authorise to carry out all types of inspections for all vehicle categories. At the same time, the operator's obligation to carry out all types of inspections referred to in the licence will be abolished.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/lighter-licence-regulation-of-vehicle-inspections-to-be-introduced
  3. 5.11.2020 | Environmental legislation concerning maritime transport is being reformed. The aim is to improve the reception and treatment of waste in ports, which will reduce the generation of marine litter and discharge of plastics into the seas. The process also includes updating the Act on Environmental Protection in Maritime Transport and the regulation concerning vessel safety. The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft legislative proposal by 17 December 2020.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/legislation-on-the-management-of-vessel-waste-in-ports-tightened-comments-invited
  4. 8.8.2019 | "To curb climate change, we need to take quick action to strengthen carbon sinks. Finnish research data can offer solutions for reducing emissions from food production and land use worldwide," says Minister of Transport and Communications Sanna Marin.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-marin-finnish-meteorological-institute-s-cutting-edge-research-provides-solutions-for-reducing-land-use-emissions-1017369
  5. 5.11.2020 | Environmental legislation concerning maritime transport is being reformed. The aim is to improve the reception and treatment of waste in ports, which will reduce the generation of marine litter and discharge of plastics into the seas. The process also includes updating the Act on Environmental Protection in Maritime Transport and the regulation concerning vessel safety. The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft legislative proposal by 17 December 2020.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/legislation-on-the-management-of-vessel-waste-in-ports-tightened-comments-invited-1241233
  6. 29.11.2019 | The EU transport ministers will meet in Brussels on 2 December and the telecommunications ministers on 3 December.  Minister of Transport and Communications Sanna Marin will be chairing the meetings.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/minister-sanna-marin-to-attend-the-transport-and-telecommunications-council
  7. 9.8.2017 | The Government has decided to open passenger rail transport to competition. In the 2020s, VR will no longer have exclusive right to the provision of rail transport services in the Finnish rail network and other operators can enter the passenger rail transport market as well. The reform will be carried out in an orderly manner, divided into stages and follow the principles of good human resources policy.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/passenger-rail-transport-opens-to-competition-949441
  8. 22.11.2018 | The Finnish automotive industry, Ministry of Transport and Communications and Ministry of the Environment concluded a voluntary Green Deal on 22 November 2018. The Green Deal for the benefit of the climate is part of the Society's Commitment to Sustainable Development. The aim is to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the transport sector. 
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/finnish-automotive-industry-and-the-state-conclude-a-green-deal-988097
  9. 22.4.2020 | Greenhouse gas emissions from transport are projected to decline in Finland in the 2020s. However, several new measures are still needed to halve transport emissions. 
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/emissions-from-road-transport-declining-in-the-2020s-new-measures-still-needed-1167397
  10. 13.9.2018 | New state-owned company: Traffic Management Finland Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 13.9.2018 13.48 Type: Press release The Government issued a decision on 13 September 2018 authorising the Ministry of Transport and Commu...
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/new-state-owned-company-traffic-management-finland
  11. 18.3.2020 | On 17March 2020, the Ministry of Transport and Communications sent draft decrees on road ferries, and on the manning of ships and certification of seafarers out for comments. Both amendments are based on the new Water Traffic Act, which will enter into force at the beginning of June. The aim is also to improve the overall safety of water transport.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/amendments-to-decrees-on-road-ferries-manning-of-ships-and-certification-of-seafarers-circulated-for-comments
  12. 18.3.2020 | On 17March 2020, the Ministry of Transport and Communications sent draft decrees on road ferries, and on the manning of ships and certification of seafarers out for comments. Both amendments are based on the new Water Traffic Act, which will enter into force at the beginning of June. The aim is also to improve the overall safety of water transport.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/amendments-to-decrees-on-road-ferries-manning-of-ships-and-certification-of-seafarers-circulated-for-comments-1035150
  13. 28.4.2020 | A report on the support for journalism commissioned by the Ministry of Transport and Communications has been completed. The report proposes a support model consisting of both swift forms of support and a more permanent support system for journalism.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-functionality-of-the-media-must-be-ensured-1168240
  14. 5.6.2019 | The Transport and Telecommunications Council of the European Union will be held in Luxembourg in 6-7 June 2019. Finland will be represented by Deputy Permanent Representative, Coreper I representative Minna Kivimäki.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/eu-transport-and-telecommunications-council-meets-in-luxembourg
  15. 4.6.2018 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications published its futures review together with other ministries on 4 June.  In the Ministry's view, the topics to be resolved during the next government term include transport network financing, implementation of emissions reductions and communications network coverage.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/finland-to-become-a-global-hub-for-mobility-of-people-goods-and-data-976273
  16. 28.8.2019 | On 1 August 2019, the Commission of the European Union notified Finland of the Finnish legal provisions on lightweight vehicles. The Finnish provisions are meant to enter into force in the beginning of November.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/notification-from-the-commission-on-finnish-legislation-on-lightweight-vehicles-1019336
  17. 5.12.2018 | Pertti Korhonen to chair the board of directors of Traffic Management Finland Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 5.12.2018 16.17 Type: Press release Pertti Korhonen has been elected as the chair of the board of directors of ...
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/pertti-korhonen-to-chair-the-board-of-directors-of-traffic-management-finland
  18. 4.6.2018 | Finland to become a global hub for mobility of people, goods and data Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 4.6.2018 9.28 Type: Press release The Ministry of Transport and Communications published its futures review together wi...
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/finland-to-become-a-global-hub-for-mobility-of-people-goods-and-data
  19. 19.9.2019 | European Union transport ministers will meet in Brussels on 20 September 2019. Minister of Transport and Communications Sanna Marin will chair the meeting. This is the first Transport Council meeting during Finland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/eu-transport-ministers-to-discuss-role-of-transport-in-combating-climate-change
  20. 19.9.2019 | European Union transport ministers will meet in Brussels on 20 September 2019. Minister of Transport and Communications Sanna Marin will chair the meeting. This is the first Transport Council meeting during Finland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/eu-transport-ministers-to-discuss-role-of-transport-in-combating-climate-change-1020238