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5.8.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications proposes that EUR 3.4 billion be allocated to its administrative branch for 2023.https://lvm.fi/en/-/draft-budget-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-eur-3-4-billion-1814229
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14.6.2022 | For a third year in a row, Finland ranked second in international comparison of the use of digitalisation, the Digibarometer. Like last year, Denmark came first. This time Norway rose to the third place.https://lvm.fi/en/-/digibarometer-2022-finland-ranks-second-in-international-comparison-of-the-use-of-digitalisation-1779464
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20.10.2022 | The Government session on 20 October discussed the report on Finland’s digital compass. Finland's digital compass is a national strategic roadmap extending to 2030 that provides an overview of Finland's digital transformation and provides the direction for national development work.https://lvm.fi/en/-/10623/government-report-on-the-digital-compass-sets-the-course-for-finland-s-digital-transformation
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5.8.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications proposes that EUR 3.4 billion be allocated to its administrative branch for 2023.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/draft-budget-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-eur-3.4-billion
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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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18.1.2024 | Finland’s Central Government and other actors are applying for a total of approximately EUR 325.13 million in financial support for 21 transport projects from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for Transport. The Central Government is applying for EUR 67.2 million in funding for 11 projects and other actors participating in state projects are applying for EUR 39.7 million. In addition, private operators are applying for a total of EUR 218.22 million for 10 projects.https://lvm.fi/en/-/finnish-operators-apply-for-more-than-eur-325-million-of-eu-funding-for-transport-projects
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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/-/minister-harakka-sustained-funding-for-cyber-security-must-be-ensured-1829472
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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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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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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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20.10.2022 | Finnish energy company St1 applies for EUR 4.38 million in financial support from the EU for building fast-charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. St1 applies for the funding together with the Swedish St1 Sverige AB. The joint project is coordinated by St1 Nordic.https://lvm.fi/en/-/finnish-project-applies-for-eu-funding-for-building-charging-network-for-electric-vehicles-1847410
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20.10.2022 | Finnish energy company St1 applies for EUR 4.38 million in financial support from the EU for building fast-charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. St1 applies for the funding together with the Swedish St1 Sverige AB. The joint project is coordinated by St1 Nordic.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/finnish-project-applies-for-eu-funding-for-building-charging-network-for-electric-vehicles
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22.6.2023 | Finland has successfully applied for EU funding. The European Commission awarded funding under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) to seven projects in Finland. Funding was received for rail transport and port projects. They include central government projects and projects by other operators.https://lvm.fi/en/-/over-eur-60-million-in-eu-funding-for-finnish-transport-projects
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14.11.2022 | The Technology Advisory Board, the Parliamentary Working Group on Research, Development and Innovation, the Working Group on Sustainable Growth, and the Artificial Intelligence 4.0 programme have published a joint call to the current Government and future governments. The chairpersons of the working groups are very concerned about Finland’s future.https://lvm.fi/en/-/10623/chairpersons-of-working-groups-rapid-reforms-needed-to-secure-finnish-wellbeing
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5.1.2023 | The European Commission has selected projects to receive grants from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF). A project coordinated by Cinia Oy received EUR 3.65 million for planning the development of digital backbones in Northern Europe and the Arctic region with Danish Nordunet, the other member of the consortium. Telia received funding for improving cross-border network service continuity. The proje...https://lvm.fi/en/-/finland-receives-eu-funding-for-developing-digital-connections-1901775
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24.1.2023 | The development of premises used by central government authorities is being continued. The aim is to increase the security and reliability of properties used by authorities.https://lvm.fi/en/-/10623/ministerial-working-group-reliability-of-central-government-premises-in-emergencies-to-be-developed
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5.1.2023 | The European Commission has selected projects to receive grants from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF). A project coordinated by Cinia Oy received EUR 3.65 million for planning the development of digital backbones in Northern Europe and the Arctic region with Danish Nordunet, the other member of the consortium. Telia received funding for improving cross-border network service continuity. The proje...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/finland-receives-eu-funding-for-developing-digital-connections
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19.9.2023 | In its first budget session, the Government of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo decided on solutions that will return Finland to a sustainable growth track. The Government will launch structural reforms to boost employment and growth, which will have positive impacts on general government finances in the next few years. In addition, the Government decided on consolidation measures.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/budget-session-of-prime-minister-orpo-s-government-returning-finland-to-a-sustainable-growth-track
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15.7.2021 | Finland's EU funding applications have been successful. A total of EUR 10.9m in Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) funding was granted by the EU for three transport projects.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/finland-receives-eur-10.9m-from-the-eu-s-cef-for-transport-project-planning
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Kommunikationsministeriet föreslår ett anslag på 3,88 miljarder euro för sitt förvaltningsområde för 2027. I ministeriets förslag betonas trycket på tilläggsfinansiering för basunderhållet av transportinfrastrukturen och cybersäkerhetsåtgärder samt förbättringen av den militära rörligheten inom trafikledsnätet. Finansiering föreslås för nödvändiga ersättningsinvesteringar i trafikstyrningssystemet för tågtrafiken (projektet Digispår).https://lvm.fi/sv/-/forslag-till-budget-for-kommunikationsministeriets-forvaltningsomrade-2027
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15.7.2021 | Finland's EU funding applications have been successful. A total of EUR 10.9m in Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) funding was granted by the EU for three transport projects.https://lvm.fi/en/-/finland-receives-eur-10-9m-from-the-eu-s-cef-for-transport-project-planning-1443493
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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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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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1.9.2022 | The budget proposal for 2023 of Prime Minister Sanna Marin’s Government builds sustainable growth for the future, secures purchasing power and assists people with the hike in electricity prices. The budget proposal responds to the effects of Russia’s war of aggression and inflation, improves safety and security, security of supply, and energy self-sufficiency, and provides further investment in research and development and in the green transition.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/government-budget-proposal-for-2023-secures-purchasing-power-compensates-price-hike-in-electricity-and-strengthens-conditions-for-sustainable-growth
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12.4.2023 | On 12 April 2023, the Ministry of Transport and Communications published a report on the opportunities provided by the introduction of the standard European track gauge in Finland and on the related impacts. Preliminary estimates show that the costs of the considered alternative implementations are significant in relation to the benefits.https://lvm.fi/en/-/report-shows-that-changing-the-track-gauge-would-not-be-cost-effective
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23.7.2021 | A transition to low-emission transport requires a comprehensive distribution network for alternative transport fuels. The EU is providing funding for the construction of the network during the second period of the Connecting Europe Facility transport programme, which starts in September. Developing the distribution network is also one of the key measures set out in Finland's roadmap for fossil-free transport.https://lvm.fi/en/-/discussion-event-30-august-2021-low-emission-transport-requires-a-comprehensive-distribution-network-what-eu-funding-instruments-are-availabl-1452672
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23.7.2021 | A transition to low-emission transport requires a comprehensive distribution network for alternative transport fuels. The EU is providing funding for the construction of the network during the second period of the Connecting Europe Facility transport programme, which starts in September. Developing the distribution network is also one of the key measures set out in Finland's roadmap for fossil-free transport.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/discussion-event-30-august-2021-low-emission-transport-requires-a-comprehensive-distribution-network-what-eu-funding-instruments-are-available-for-such-projects-
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27.1.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications and the VR Group Ltd have concluded a nine-year contract for purchasing passenger rail transport services. The contract period is 1 February 2022-31 December 2030.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/nine-year-contract-between-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-and-vr-for-purchasing-rail-transport-services
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27.2.2023 | The majority of Finns consider that Finland can improve its competitiveness by investing in climate solutions and new kinds of competencies. Besides climate change, biodiversity loss has emerged as a serious environmental crisis, and the majority of the people are of the opinion that solutions to climate change and biodiversity loss should be sought as a whole.https://lvm.fi/en/-/1410903/climate-barometer-2023-the-majority-of-finns-see-climate-solutions-as-an-opportunity-to-improve-competitiveness-and-wellbeing
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7.4.2022 | On 7 April 2022, the Government submitted a Union communication to Parliament on the European Commission's proposal for Data Act. The proposed Act is a very important legislative proposal for the data economy, and Finland welcomes the objectives of the initiative.https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-endorses-the-commission-s-proposal-for-data-act-1715321
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8.4.2022 | The EU granted funding under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for the electrification of the Laurila-Tornio-Haparanda railway, the Oritkari wye in Oulu and Neste's electric vehicle (EV) charging project.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/finland-receives-eur-21-million-in-eu-funding-for-transport-projects
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8.4.2022 | On 7 April 2022, the Ministerial Working Group on Preparedness decided on the green transition package for 2022 and 2023. As part of the package, funding was allocated to measures included in the Roadmap for Fossil-Free Transport.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/funding-for-measures-in-the-road-map-for-fossil-free-transport
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12.5.2022 | On 12 May 2022, Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka opened the first Transport System Forum. In future, such forums will be held regularly to discuss the state of the transport system.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/minister-harakka-transport-system-development-is-a-long-term-effort
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7.4.2022 | On 7 April 2022, the Government submitted a Union communication to Parliament on the European Commission's proposal for Data Act. The proposed Act is a very important legislative proposal for the data economy, and Finland welcomes the objectives of the initiative.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/government-endorses-the-commission-s-proposal-for-data-act
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8.4.2022 | On 7 April 2022, the Ministerial Working Group on Preparedness decided on the green transition package for 2022 and 2023. As part of the package, funding was allocated to measures included in the Roadmap for Fossil-Free Transport.https://lvm.fi/en/-/funding-for-measures-in-the-road-map-for-fossil-free-transport-1715208
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27.1.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications and the VR Group Ltd have concluded a nine-year contract for purchasing passenger rail transport services. The contract period is 1 February 2022-31 December 2030.https://lvm.fi/en/-/nine-year-contract-between-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-and-vr-for-purchasing-rail-transport-services-1643706
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23.7.2020 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications is preparing a two-point futures programme to deal with the broader consequences of the COVID-19 crisis and make use of the lessons learned from the exceptional spring going forward. The programme will focus on climate issues and digitalisation.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-climate-recovery-and-everyday-digitalisation-after-an-exceptional-spring-1220406
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23.7.2020 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications is preparing a two-point futures programme to deal with the broader consequences of the COVID-19 crisis and make use of the lessons learned from the exceptional spring going forward. The programme will focus on climate issues and digitalisation.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/minister-harakka-climate-recovery-and-everyday-digitalisation-after-an-exceptional-spring
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1.6.2022 | The EU Transport and Telecommunications Council will convene on 2-3 June 2022 in Luxembourg. In the meeting, Finland will be represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.https://lvm.fi/en/-/transport-ministers-discuss-eu-climate-package-proposals-1759035
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8.4.2022 | The EU granted funding under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for the electrification of the Laurila-Tornio-Haparanda railway, the Oritkari wye in Oulu and Neste's electric vehicle (EV) charging project.https://lvm.fi/en/-/finland-receives-eur-21-million-in-eu-funding-for-transport-projects-1715629