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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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8.4.2021 | On 8 April 2021, the Finnish Government issued a decree amending the radio spectrum usage and frequency allocation plan (Spectrum Decree). The decree will enter into force on 9 April 2021.https://lvm.fi/en/-/amendments-to-government-decree-on-radio-spectrum-usage-and-frequency-allocation-plan-1265386
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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
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18.2.2022 | The French Presidency of the Council of the European Union will arrange an informal meeting of transport ministers in Le Bourget, France, on 21-22 February 2022. Finland will be represented at the meeting by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka and High-Level Representative Mikael Nyberg.https://lvm.fi/en/-/innovations-in-the-transport-sector-on-the-agenda-of-eu-transport-ministers-1667881
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16.9.2021 | The introduction of the Public Regulated Service (PRS) of the European Galileo satellite navigation system is progressing. The Ministry of Transport and Communications will start preparing legislative amendments so that Finland could introduce the service in 2024.https://lvm.fi/en/-/public-regulated-service-of-galileo-satellite-navigation-system-to-be-introduced-in-finland-in-2024-legislative-drafting-begins-1515333
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4.11.2021 | The Government welcomes the European Commission's proposal to establish a common charging solution for mobile phones and similar radio devices using wire charging. These include tablets, headphones, headphones with microphones and handheld videogame consoles. The standard port for the common charger would be USB-C.https://lvm.fi/en/-/european-commission-proposes-a-common-charger-for-electronic-devices-1569045
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26.9.2022 | "For quite some time now, we have been living through a period where exceptions have become the norm. The twofold crisis, the pandemic and Russia's cruel war of aggression, are affecting transport and communications in different ways and at many levels. While this challenges us to make re-evaluations, it also reinforces our previous choices," said Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka at the Transport and Communications Forum on 26 September 2022.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-strategic-themes-reaching-until-the-2030s-are-a-legacy-of-this-government-term-1837208
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2.6.2021 | The transport and telecommunications ministers of the European Union will meet in Luxembourg on 3-4 June 2021. In the meeting, Finland will be represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/minister-harakka-attends-a-meeting-of-the-eu-transport-and-telecommunications-council
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17.9.2019 | The Government has agreed on the budget proposal for 2020. In order to combat climate change, investments will be made in promoting low-emission transport and walking and cycling. The government budget session also agreed on additional funding for the basic transport infrastructure management.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/additional-funding-for-climate-action-and-basic-transport-infrastructure-management-in-the-budget-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications
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25.3.2021 | The Act on Strong Electronic Identification and Electronic Trust Services will be amended. The amendment will extend the maximum price regulation for the so-called chaining of electronic initial identification data by two years. For the next two years, the maximum price will remain the same as it is now, three cents.https://lvm.fi/en/-/price-regulation-in-electronic-identification-continues-1263948
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26.11.2020 | The Government proposes that the Act on Strong Electronic Identification and Electronic Trust Services be amended. The amendment would extend the maximum price regulation for the chaining of electronic initial identification data by two years. The maximum price would continue to be three cents.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/price-regulation-of-electronic-identification-continues
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26.2.2019 | Finland given an important recognition for forward-looking communications policy Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 26.2.2019 18.20 Type: Press release Finland has been given an important recognition for its merits in implem...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/finland-given-an-important-recognition-for-forward-looking-communications-policy
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28.10.2020 | The German Presidency of the Council of the European Union will hold an informal video meeting of transport ministers on 29 October 2020. State Secretary Pilvi Torsti will represent Finland at the meeting.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/state-secretary-torsti-to-an-informal-meeting-of-eu-transport-ministers
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5.5.2020 | The topics on the agenda of EU telecommunications ministers' video conference on Tuesday, 5 May 2020, included mobile tracing applications in tackling the COVID-19 pandemic. In the meeting, Finland was represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/telecommunications-ministers-discuss-the-tracing-apps-in-tackling-covid-19-crisis
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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
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5.5.2020 | The topics on the agenda of EU telecommunications ministers' video conference on Tuesday, 5 May 2020, included mobile tracing applications in tackling the COVID-19 pandemic. In the meeting, Finland was represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.https://lvm.fi/en/-/telecommunications-ministers-discuss-the-tracing-apps-in-tackling-covid-19-crisis-1173828
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28.10.2019 | The World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC) takes place in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt as of 28 October. The conference decides on the future use of radio spectrum. The WRC aims at facilitating rational use of radio spectrum and providing a suitable environment for future services. Finland participates in the decision-making to shape future communications services at a global scale.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/world-radiocommunication-conference-discusses-issues-crucial-to-finland
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17.9.2019 | The Government has agreed on the budget proposal for 2020. In order to combat climate change, investments will be made in promoting low-emission transport and walking and cycling. The government budget session also agreed on additional funding for the basic transport infrastructure management.https://lvm.fi/en/-/additional-funding-for-climate-action-and-basic-transport-infrastructure-management-in-the-budget-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communicat-1020190
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13.9.2022 | The EU will provide funding of EUR 1.5 billion for the building of alternative fuels infrastructure, including electricity and hydrogen, in 2021-2023. Finland has been granted funding within the framework of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Transport programme for expanding the recharging network of electric cars.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/eu-provides-funding-for-the-building-of-alternative-fuels-infrastructure-finland-to-receive-funding-for-recharging-points-for-electric-cars
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26.11.2020 | The Government proposes that the Act on Strong Electronic Identification and Electronic Trust Services be amended. The amendment would extend the maximum price regulation for the chaining of electronic initial identification data by two years. The maximum price would continue to be three cents.https://lvm.fi/en/-/maximum-pricing-for-chaining-of-electronic-initial-identification-data-proposed-to-be-continued-1244241
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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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13.9.2022 | The EU will provide funding of EUR 1.5 billion for the building of alternative fuels infrastructure, including electricity and hydrogen, in 2021-2023. Finland has been granted funding within the framework of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Transport programme for expanding the recharging network of electric cars.https://lvm.fi/en/-/eu-provides-funding-for-the-building-of-alternative-fuels-infrastructure-finland-to-receive-funding-for-recharging-points-for-electric-cars-1838416
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28.10.2020 | The German Presidency of the Council of the European Union will hold an informal video meeting of transport ministers on 29 October 2020. State Secretary Pilvi Torsti will represent Finland at the meeting.https://lvm.fi/en/-/state-secretary-torsti-to-an-informal-meeting-of-eu-transport-ministers-1239563
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12.11.2020 | On 12 November 2020, the Ministry of Transport and Communications, the Finnish Federation for Communications and Teleinformatics (FiCom) and the telecommunications companies DNA, Elisa and Telia Finland made a commitment to improve broadband connections. The aim is to ensure the availability of high-quality broadband connections in the future and to strengthen Finland's position as a leader in communications connections.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/telecom-companies-and-the-state-to-accelerate-construction-of-high-speed-broadband-connections-with-new-commitment
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2.7.2021 | Digirail aims to achieve safe and efficient train operation. Published on 2 July 2021, the Digirail Report provides details of how railway technical systems will be modernised in Finland. The Digirail project is now moving from preparation to practice as digital train control technology is constructed and piloted on the railways.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/digirail-pursuing-the-european-lead-in-rail-transport
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8.10.2018 | Minister Berner: Climate change very apparent in the work of the Ministry of Transport and Communications – aiming for carbon-free transport Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 8.10.2018 7.05 Type: Press release The message i...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/minister-berner-climate-change-very-apparent-in-the-work-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-aiming-for-carbon-free-transport
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4.5.2020 | On Tuesday, 5 May 2020, Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will attend an informal video conference of EU telecommunications ministers.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/minister-harakka-attends-a-meeting-of-eu-telecommunications-ministers
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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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26.9.2018 | The Finnish Communications Regulatory Authority will start the auction of operating licences within the spectrum of 3410-3800 MHz on 26 September 2018. There are three network licences in the auction.https://lvm.fi/en/-/5g-spectrum-auction-begins-984583
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14.3.2020 | This is the Ministry's information page on matters concerning the coronavirus outbreak. The information will be updated regularly. It was last updated on 20 March 2020.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/ministry-of-transport-and-communications-information-pack-coronavirus-covid-19-and-the-transport-and-communications-system
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2.6.2022 | On 2 June 2022, the Transport Council of the European Union adopted a general approach on three legislative proposals included in the EU Fit for 55 package.https://lvm.fi/en/-/finland-s-goals-well-taken-into-account-in-the-agreement-reached-by-the-transport-council-on-the-eu-climate-package-1762257
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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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2.6.2021 | The transport and telecommunications ministers of the European Union will meet in Luxembourg on 3-4 June 2021. In the meeting, Finland will be represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-attends-a-meeting-of-the-eu-transport-and-telecommunications-council-1361253
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12.11.2020 | On 12 November 2020, the Ministry of Transport and Communications, the Finnish Federation for Communications and Teleinformatics (FiCom) and the telecommunications companies DNA, Elisa and Telia Finland made a commitment to improve broadband connections. The aim is to ensure the availability of high-quality broadband connections in the future and to strengthen Finland's position as a leader in communications connections.https://lvm.fi/en/-/telecom-companies-and-the-state-to-accelerate-construction-of-high-speed-broadband-connections-with-new-commitment-1242816
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26.9.2018 | 5G spectrum auction begins Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 26.9.2018 8.55 Type: Press release The Finnish Communications Regulatory Authority will start the auction of operating licences within the spectrum of 3410-3800 M...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/5g-spectrum-auction-begins
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23.5.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has appointed a working group to enhance the development of the distribution infrastructure for new alternative transport fuels. The term of the working group runs from 20 May 2022 to 31 March 2023.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/working-group-to-coordinate-distribution-infrastructure-for-new-alternative-transport-fuels
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2.11.2017 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has received a significant recognition award for its achievements in promoting advanced transport policy and legislation. The ITS Hall of Fame award was presented to the Ministry in the ITS World Congress 2017 in Montreal on 2 November.https://lvm.fi/en/-/ministry-of-transport-and-communications-recognised-for-its-advanced-transport-policy-956042
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1.9.2020 | In accordance with the Act on Strong Electronic Identification and Electronic Trust Services, the Ministry of Transport and Communications would continue to regulate the maximum price for forwarding initial identification data.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/price-regulation-of-forwarding-electronic-initial-identification-data-planned-to-be-continued
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28.7.2022 | Finland ranked first in the European Union’s digital performance comparison. The European Commission’s annual Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI) monitors the digital performance of EU Member States and tracks their progress in digitalisation. Finland has been at the top of the list for several years, ranking number two in 2021 and number one in 2019 and 2020.https://lvm.fi/en/-/10623/finland-ranks-first-in-eu-digital-comparison
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14.5.2020 | Preparations for Finland's first 12-year national transport system plan are currently underway. The parliamentary group steering the work is now discussing the first version of the action plan to be included in the plan.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/action-plan-preparations-for-the-national-transport-system-plan-well-underway