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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. 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
  7. 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
  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. 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
  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/-/194055633/amendments-to-decrees-on-road-ferries-manning-of-ships-and-certification-of-seafarers-circulated-for-comments
  13. 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
  14. 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
  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. 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
  17. 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
  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
  21. 16.5.2019 | The legislative reform concerning the safety of passenger ships will be completed once the related decrees are specified and clarified.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/reforms-related-to-ship-safety-nearing-completion-1010048
  22. 14.12.2018 | The term of the working group that examined the Arctic railway routing to Kirkenes ends today, 14 December. 
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/finnish-norwegian-working-group-on-the-arctic-railway-routing-releases-its-report-in-january-990551
  23. 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/-/194055633/minister-marin-finnish-meteorological-institute-s-cutting-edge-research-provides-solutions-for-reducing-land-use-emissions
  24. 29.4.2021 | The Government proposes amendments to the Act on Environmental Protection in Maritime Transport. The aim is to improve the reception of waste in ports. In a key amendment, the obligation to receive waste from vessels would be expanded to coastal and inland marinas with 25-49 berths. The Government presented its proposal to the Parliament on 29 April 2021.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/the-government-proposes-the-reception-of-waste-in-ports-to-be-tightened-1289172
  25. 29.4.2021 | The Government proposes amendments to the Act on Environmental Protection in Maritime Transport. The aim is to improve the reception of waste in ports. In a key amendment, the obligation to receive waste from vessels would be expanded to coastal and inland marinas with 25-49 berths. The Government presented its proposal to the Parliament on 29 April 2021.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/the-government-proposes-the-reception-of-waste-in-ports-to-be-tightened
  26. 3.10.2017 | On 3 October, the Government replied to the interpellation concerning the current and future state of rail transport submitted by the opposition. Minister of Transport and Communications Anne Berner replied to the interpellation on behalf of the Government.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/rail-transport-reform-benefits-citizens-and-the-whole-society-953195
  27. 23.9.2019 | Minister of Transport and Communications Sanna Marin will attend the General Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organisation, ICAO, in Montreal, Canada, on 24-25 September 2019.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-marin-to-attend-icao-meeting-in-montreal-1020347
  28. 22.12.2017 | Legislation on traffic control reorganisation circulated for comments Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 22.12.2017 14.35 Type: Press release The Ministry of Transport and Communications circulated a proposal for an act on i...
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/legislation-on-traffic-control-reorganisation-circulated-for-comments
  29. 30.10.2019 | Press release of the Ministry of Transport and Communications and Ministry of the Environment
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/council-of-the-eu-agrees-on-the-monitoring-of-co2-emissions-from-maritime-transport-1022159
  30. 1.7.2019 | Sanna Marin, the Minister of Transport and Communications, has launched measures to address the problems in the existing regulation of taxi services and to update related legislation. The Government Programme emphasises the safety of taxi services, actions against the shadow economy, and regional accessibility. The Government Programme also states that the competitive tendering practices for taxi journeys paid by the Social Insurance Institution Kela need to be reassessed.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/minister-of-transport-and-communications-marin-regulation-of-taxi-services-to-be-updated-and-problems-addressed
  31. 30.10.2019 | Press release of the Ministry of Transport and Communications and Ministry of the Environment
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/council-of-the-eu-agrees-on-the-monitoring-of-co2-emissions-from-maritime-transport
  32. 20.9.2018 | Sabina Lindström appointed as Director-General of Networks Department Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 20.9.2018 13.27 Type: Press release Sabina Lindström, M.Soc.Sc, has been appointed Director-General of the Networks Dep...
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/sabina-lindstrom-appointed-as-director-general-of-networks-department
  33. 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/-/194055633/notification-from-the-commission-on-finnish-legislation-on-lightweight-vehicles
  34. 30.1.2020 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has sent out for comments an assessment memorandum on taxi services drawn up by agencies in the Ministry's administrative branch. Based on the memorandum and statements, taxi regulation has increased uncertainty and a series of corrections will now be introduced. On 28 January 2020, Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka launched a project to amend the legislation on taxi services.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/project-launched-to-amend-taxi-service-legislation-assessment-memorandum-on-taxi-reports-sent-out-for-comments-1031975
  35. 27.5.2020 | The revised Road Traffic Act will enter into force next Monday, 1 June 2020. The new Act includes all the provisions concerning guidance of people's behaviour in transport. The purpose of the new act is to improve the flow and safety of traffic and create a favourable environment for digitalisation and safe automation of transport.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/new-road-traffic-act-enters-into-force-on-1-june-2020-1194910
  36. 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/-/194055633/minister-harakka-functionality-of-the-media-must-be-ensured
  37. 30.1.2020 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has sent out for comments an assessment memorandum on taxi services drawn up by agencies in the Ministry's administrative branch. Based on the memorandum and statements, taxi regulation has increased uncertainty and a series of corrections will now be introduced. On 28 January 2020, Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka launched a project to amend the legislation on taxi services.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/project-launched-to-amend-taxi-service-legislation-assessment-memorandum-on-taxi-reports-sent-out-for-comments
  38. 10.11.2017 | Minister Berner to visit India Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 10.11.2017 9.24 Type: Press release Minister of Transport and Communications Anne Berner will visit India from 12 to 17 November 2017. She will travel to Delh...
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/minister-berner-to-visit-india
  39. 10.11.2017 | Minister of Transport and Communications Anne Berner will visit India from 12 to 17 November 2017. She will travel to Delhi, Nagpur and Bangalore.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-berner-to-visit-india-956789
  40. 1.7.2019 | Sanna Marin, the Minister of Transport and Communications, has launched measures to address the problems in the existing regulation of taxi services and to update related legislation. The Government Programme emphasises the safety of taxi services, actions against the shadow economy, and regional accessibility. The Government Programme also states that the competitive tendering practices for taxi journeys paid by the Social Insurance Institution Kela need to be reassessed.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-of-transport-and-communications-marin-regulation-of-taxi-services-to-be-updated-and-problems-addressed-1015219