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6.9.2019 | As one of the first EU countries, Finland has signed the High Ambition Declaration on Shipping. Finland, France and other signatory states stress the need of finding efficient measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the shipping sector before 2023 and of ensuring that the emissions start declining as soon as possible.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/finland-encourages-other-countries-in-reducing-emissions-in-shipping
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2.11.2015 | Finland's Ministry of Transport and Communications appointed a parliamentary working group to review the public service duty and funding of the Finnish Broadcasting Company, YLE.https://lvm.fi/en/-/working-group-to-examine-the-future-of-the-finnish-broadcasting-company-857385
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18.5.2018 | Minister Berner to International Transport Forum Summit in Leipzig Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 18.5.2018 12.13 Type: Press release Minister of Transport and Communications Anne Berner will take part in the Internation...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/minister-berner-to-international-transport-forum-summit-in-leipzig
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19.12.2018 | Internal review of e-services starts in Trafi Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 19.12.2018 14.15 Type: Press release The Ministry of Transport and Communications has requested Kirsi Karlamaa, who will start as Director-Gene...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/internal-review-of-e-services-starts-in-trafi
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1.10.2018 | Spectrum auction concluded Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 1.10.2018 13.53 Type: Press release The auction of 3.5 GHz spectrum arranged by the Finnish Communications Regulatory Authority was concluded on 1 st October 2018...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/spectrum-auction-concluded
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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/-/minister-sanna-marin-to-attend-the-transport-and-telecommunications-council-1024261
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10.10.2019 | Europe was able to achieve its objectives at the General Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), where the focus again was on climate and environmental issues. The most important objective was to promote Corsia, a scheme that obligates airlines to offset carbon dioxide emissions from international aviation. Corsia stands for Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation.https://lvm.fi/en/-/europe-meets-its-objective-a-carbon-offsetting-scheme-for-international-aviation-to-take-effect-in-2021-1021383
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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
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13.7.2018 | Amendment to Transport Services Act concerning customer transport in tourism sector confirmed Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 13.7.2018 11.26 Type: Press release Customer transport in the tourism sector is being facilitat...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/amendment-to-transport-services-act-concerning-customer-transport-in-tourism-sector-confirmed
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24.10.2019 | The entry into force of the acts on speed-limited passenger cars, also known as lightweight cars, will be postponed by one year until 1 November 2020. Before the acts enter into force, the aim is to find out whether Finnish legislation on lightweight cars could be amended to follow European Union legislation.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/entry-into-force-of-acts-on-lightweight-cars-postponed-by-one-year
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28.12.2018 | Snowmobile legislation to be eased Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 28.12.2018 12.02 Type: Press release The use of larger, more powerful snowmobiles will be permitted on snowmobile routes designated for this purpose and s...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/snowmobile-legislation-to-be-eased
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26.4.2017 | Finland aims to become leading ecosystem for intelligent transport Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 26.4.2017 10.30 Type: Press release Technological development and digitalisation are the most significant factors transfor...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/suomesta-halutaan-johtava-alykkaan-liikenteen-ekosysteemi
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3.3.2020 | The preparation for Finland's first National Transport System Plan continues. A parliamentary steering group has outlined three targets for the Plan. An action programme for the Plan will be drawn up on the basis of the targets:https://lvm.fi/en/-/targets-set-for-the-national-transport-system-plan-1034079
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3.3.2020 | The preparation for Finland's first National Transport System Plan continues. A parliamentary steering group has outlined three targets for the Plan. An action programme for the Plan will be drawn up on the basis of the targets:https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/targets-set-for-the-national-transport-system-plan
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16.6.2016 | Arbetsgrupp: parlamentariskt samförstånd om finansieringen av Yle och bolagets uppgifter kommunikationsministeriet Utgivningsdatum 16.6.2016 17.05 | Publicerad på svenska 29.3.2023 kl. 10.01 Typ: Pressmeddelande En parlamentarisk arbetsgrupp har u...https://lvm.fi/sv/-/194055633/arbetsgrupp-parlamentariskt-samforstand-om-finansieringen-av-yle-och-bolagets-uppgifter
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11.9.2018 | Climate and Environment Unit established in the Networks Department of the Ministry of Transport and Communications Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 11.9.2018 11.19 Type: Press release A new unit will be established in the...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/climate-and-environment-unit-established-in-the-networks-department-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications
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25.9.2019 | According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, IPCC, the areas covered by snow and permafrost are shrinking. Minister of Transport and Communications Sanna Marin considers it important that Finland reduce its emissions and show a way towards carbon neutral world.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/minister-marin-transport-emissions-must-be-reduced-on-land-sea-and-air
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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/-/eu-transport-and-telecommunications-council-meets-in-luxembourg-1011228
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19.10.2017 | Commission proposes EU-wide cybersecurity certification system Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 19.10.2017 13.41 Type: Press release Finland supports the European Commission's proposal on granting the European Union Agency...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/commission-proposes-eu-wide-cybersecurity-certification-system
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19.10.2017 | Finland supports the European Commission's proposal on granting the European Union Agency for Network and Information Security ENISA a permanent status and extending the scope of its mandate. In future, the Agency would be responsible for promoting the uptake of EU-level certification of ICT products and services. The goal is to increase public trust in digital services.https://lvm.fi/en/-/commission-proposes-eu-wide-cybersecurity-certification-system-955427
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7.5.2019 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on amendments to the Postal Act in terms of cross-border parcel deliveries. The amendments are based on the adopted EU Regulation that obliges larger service providers of parcel deliveries to open up their tariff information on cross-border parcel delivery services.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/tariffs-on-cross-border-parcel-delivery-services-will-be-made-easily-comparable
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1.11.2019 | Minister of Transport and Communications Sanna Marin has appointed a working group to prepare Finland's roadmap for fossil-free transport. The term of the working group will be from 1 November 2019 to 30 October 2020.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/working-group-to-prepare-a-roadmap-for-fossil-free-transport
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21.12.2018 | On Friday 21 December, representatives of the Ministry of Transport and Communications and the Sámi Parliament gathered to discuss the content of the report on the Arctic Rail Line project, drafted in working groups. The final report will be published in January 2019. Based on section nine of the Act on the Sámi Parliament, the Sámi Parliament had requested negotiations on the work of the Finnish-Norweg...https://lvm.fi/en/-/ministry-of-transport-and-communications-and-sami-parliament-negotiated-rail-line-project-report-992670
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21.12.2018 | Ministry of Transport and Communications and Sámi Parliament negotiated rail line project report Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 21.12.2018 16.00 Type: Press release On Friday 21 December, representatives of the Ministry ...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/ministry-of-transport-and-communications-and-sami-parliament-negotiated-rail-line-project-report
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29.11.2018 | Helsinki–Tallinn tunnel and Rail Baltica on the agenda of a ministerial meeting on 30 November Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 29.11.2018 10.01 Type: Press release Minister of Transport and Communications of Finland Anne ...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/helsinki-tallinn-tunnel-and-rail-baltica-on-the-agenda-of-a-ministerial-meeting-on-30-november
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28.12.2018 | The use of larger, more powerful snowmobiles will be permitted on snowmobile routes designated for this purpose and separately designated routes.https://lvm.fi/en/-/snowmobile-legislation-to-be-eased-993494
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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
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12.7.2017 | High-speed broadband connections needed – the preparation of a broadband strategy starts Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 12.7.2017 8.40 Type: Press release The Ministry of Transport and Communications will start the prepa...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/high-speed-broadband-connections-needed-the-preparation-of-a-broadband-strategy-starts
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12.7.2017 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications will start the preparation of a national broadband strategy that aims to define Finland's broadband targets for the years 2025 and 2030 and the means to achieve them. The strategy will be technology neutral, which means it will be promoting the construction of both optical fibre connections and wireless broadband connections.https://lvm.fi/en/-/high-speed-broadband-connections-needed-the-preparation-of-a-broadband-strategy-starts-947929
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3.10.2019 | The Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications and the European Commission will co-organise the Digital Transport Days 2019 conference in Helsinki from 7 to 9 October 2019. The Conference is part of Finland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union, and it aims to offer new insights into development and digital solutions in the field of transport and mobility.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/eu-digital-transport-days-in-helsinki-in-october
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24.10.2019 | The entry into force of the acts on speed-limited passenger cars, also known as lightweight cars, will be postponed by one year until 1 November 2020. Before the acts enter into force, the aim is to find out whether Finnish legislation on lightweight cars could be amended to follow European Union legislation.https://lvm.fi/en/-/entry-into-force-of-acts-on-lightweight-cars-postponed-by-one-year-1021838
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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
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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
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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
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28.11.2019 | The strategy will be prepared by the Ministry of Transport and Communications. In the work, safety will be approached and examined in terms of all transport modes.https://lvm.fi/en/-/preparation-of-a-transport-safety-strategy-that-will-cover-all-modes-of-transport-is-starting-1023339
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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
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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
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13.9.2018 | The Government issued a decision on 13 September 2018 authorising the Ministry of Transport and Communications to establish a new limited company wholly owned by the state, to sign the documents relating to the establishment, including a memorandum of association, and to subscribe, on behalf of the state, all the shares of the company.https://lvm.fi/en/-/new-state-owned-company-traffic-management-finland-982884
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25.1.2019 | On 25 January, representatives of the Ministry of Transport and Communications and the Sámi Parliament discussed the content of the final report and the reports of the sub-working groups on the Arctic railway project. The meeting was a follow-up to the discussions held in December.https://lvm.fi/en/-/ministry-of-transport-and-communications-and-sami-parliament-discussed-again-the-arctic-railway-report-996237
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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
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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
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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
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25.1.2019 | Ministry of Transport and Communications and Sámi Parliament discussed again the Arctic railway report Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 25.1.2019 18.26 Type: Press release On 25 January, representatives of the Ministry of ...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/ministry-of-transport-and-communications-and-sami-parliament-discussed-again-the-arctic-railway-report
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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
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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
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19.1.2017 | Corporate model would resolve transport network funding Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 19.1.2017 10.45 Type: Press release The Ministry of Transport and Communications proposes that a state company be established in Finl...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/yhtiomalli-ratkaisisi-liikenneverkon-rahoituksen
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1.10.2018 | The auction of 3.5 GHz spectrum arranged by the Finnish Communications Regulatory Authority was concluded on 1 st October 2018. The winning operators are Telia Finland Oyj, Elisa Oyj and DNA Oyj. The auction generated EUR 77 605 000 in revenue to the state.https://lvm.fi/en/-/spectrum-auction-concluded-984712
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27.2.2020 | On 27 February 2020, the Government appointed Rauli Paananen as National Cyber Security Director. He currently works as Director General in the National Cyber Security Centre, which operates within the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/national-cyber-security-director-appointed
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5.12.2018 | Pertti Korhonen has been elected as the chair of the board of directors of Traffic Management Finland Oy.https://lvm.fi/en/-/pertti-korhonen-to-chair-the-board-of-directors-of-traffic-management-finland-990124
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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7.5.2019 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on amendments to the Postal Act in terms of cross-border parcel deliveries. The amendments are based on the adopted EU Regulation that obliges larger service providers of parcel deliveries to open up their tariff information on cross-border parcel delivery services.https://lvm.fi/en/-/tariffs-on-cross-border-parcel-delivery-services-will-be-made-easily-1007330
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29.11.2018 | Minister of Transport and Communications of Finland Anne Berner and Minister of Economic Affairs and Infrastructure of Estonia Kadri Simson will meet in Helsinki on 30 November 2018. The meeting will also be attended by Mayor of Helsinki Jan Vapaavuori and Deputy Mayor of Tallinn Andrej Novikov.https://lvm.fi/en/-/helsinki-tallinn-tunnel-and-rail-baltica-on-the-agenda-of-a-ministerial-meeting-on-30-november-988128
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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
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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
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21.2.2019 | Collection of data on carbon dioxide emissions from shipping to be harmonised Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 21.2.2019 13.52 Type: Press release The European Commission has submitted a proposal for a Regulation that will...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/collection-of-data-on-carbon-dioxide-emissions-from-shipping-to-be-harmonised
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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