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10.11.2022 | The Government appointed Kari Wihlman, Master of Laws with court training, as Director-General of the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency on 10 November 2022. His five-year term of office will begin on 1 January 2023.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/kari-wihlman-to-continue-as-director-general-of-the-finnish-transport-infrastructure-agency
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3.5.2023 | On 3 May 2023, a steering group appointed by the Ministry of Transport and Communications to examine the possible establishment of a Finnish space situational awareness centre issued a report recommending that the centre be established. It could be started by 2026.https://lvm.fi/en/-/report-finnish-space-situational-awareness-centre-would-promote-safety-and-security
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25.10.2022 | Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine George Dubynskyi will visit Finland on 25-26 October 2022 at the invitation of Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.https://lvm.fi/en/-/deputy-minister-of-digital-transformation-of-ukraine-george-dubynskyi-to-visit-finland-1851046
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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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16.5.2023 | The second sustainability report of the Ministry of Transport and Communications emphasises sustainable infrastructure and mitigation of climate change. The three most effective projects in 2022 raised by the report were the national 12-year transport system plan, i.e. Transport 12, the Roadmap for Fossil-free Transport and Finland's Digital Compass.https://lvm.fi/en/-/sustainability-report-assesses-infrastructure-and-mitigation-of-climate-change
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30.11.2022 | On Tuesday 29 November, Minister-President of Flanders Jan Jambon made a working visit to Finland focusing on innovation, the green transition, foresight, academic cooperation, data and digitalisation, and trade and investment. As European innovation leaders, Finland and Flanders are at the forefront of research and technology.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-meets-with-minister-president-of-flanders-1883830
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30.9.2021 | Finland has sent a supplementary reply to the European Commission on a complaint submitted by Sanoma Media Finland Ltd concerning state aid for the Finnish Broadcasting Company, YLE. The first reply was sent to the Commission on 21 June 2021.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/finland-supplements-its-reply-on-sanoma-s-complaint-concerning-yle
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18.10.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on a draft government proposal to amend the Postal Act and on a draft government decree on temporary support for the delivery of newspapers. The deadline for comments is 28 November 2021.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/proposals-for-postal-act-amendments-and-newspaper-delivery-support-sent-out-for-comments
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15.2.2023 | The European Commission proposes more ambitious carbon dioxide emission limits for new heavy-duty vehicles placed on the market in the EU. The Commission published its proposal for amending the Regulation on CO2 performance standards for heavy-duty vehicles on 14 February 2023. The Regulation will lead the industry towards the manufacture and sale of zero-emission vehicles, i.e. fully electric and hydrogen vehicles.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/european-commission-proposes-stricter-co2-emission-limits-for-heavy-duty-vehicles
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24.11.2022 | On 24 November 2022, the Government appointed Stefan Lee, Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration) as Deputy Cyber Security Director. Lee has also a master's degree in Advanced Studies on Mediation in Peace Processes. He was appointed for a fixed term from 8 December 2022 to 31 December 2024.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/stefan-lee-appointed-as-deputy-cyber-security-director
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24.11.2022 | On 24 November 2022, the Government appointed Stefan Lee, Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration) as Deputy Cyber Security Director. Lee has also a master's degree in Advanced Studies on Mediation in Peace Processes. He was appointed for a fixed term from 8 December 2022 to 31 December 2024.https://lvm.fi/en/-/stefan-lee-appointed-as-deputy-cyber-security-director-1881010
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17.6.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications is requesting comments on a draft Government proposal on amending the Act on Environmental and Energy Efficiency Requirements for Vehicle and Transport Service Procurements.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/draft-proposal-on-low-emission-vehicle-procurement-of-wellbeing-services-counties-circulated-for-comments
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15.9.2022 | On 15 September 2022, the Government appointed Susanna Niinivaara as Communications Director of the Ministry of Transport and Communications for a fixed term from 9 October 2022 to 8 October 2027.https://lvm.fi/en/-/susanna-niinivaara-to-continue-as-communications-director-at-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-1830841
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8.11.2021 | An interdepartmental working group of public servants convened at the Ministry of Transport and Communications has prepared a draft assessment memorandum concerning implementation of a national road transport emissions trading scheme. The Ministry has now circulated this draft for comments. The call for comments expires on 3 December 2021.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/call-for-comments-on-a-draft-assessment-memorandum-for-national-road-transport-emissions-trading
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30.6.2022 | The United Nations Ocean Conference was held in Lisbon from 27 June to 1 July 2022. At the Conference, states pledged to contribute to the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, especially that concerning life below water. Finland’s delegation was led by Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä. State Secretary Terhi Lehtonen and Permanent Secretary Juhani Damski attended the Conference as well.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/finland-promotes-water-protection-in-un-ocean-conference
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3.3.2023 | On 1 March 2023, the European Commission published its proposal for a road safety package. The package includes proposals for revising the Directive on driving licences and the Directive on facilitating cross-border exchange of information on road-safety-related traffic offences (CBE Directive), and for a new Directive on the Union-wide effect of certain driving disqualifications.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/commission-s-proposal-for-road-safety-package-modernises-the-driving-licence-regulation
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17.6.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications is requesting comments on a draft Government proposal on amending the Act on Environmental and Energy Efficiency Requirements for Vehicle and Transport Service Procurements.https://lvm.fi/en/-/draft-proposal-on-low-emission-vehicle-procurement-of-wellbeing-services-counties-circulated-for-comments-1776706
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22.12.2021 | Changes to enter into force in the administrative branch of the Ministry of Transport and Communications as of the beginning of 2022https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/changes-at-the-turn-of-the-year-in-the-administrative-branch-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications
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30.9.2021 | Finland has sent a supplementary reply to the European Commission on a complaint submitted by Sanoma Media Finland Ltd concerning state aid for the Finnish Broadcasting Company, YLE. The first reply was sent to the Commission on 21 June 2021.https://lvm.fi/en/-/finland-supplements-its-reply-on-sanoma-s-complaint-concerning-yle-1523905
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3.7.2023 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is meeting in London from 3–7 July 2023. The 80th session of the MEPC is expected to adopt a revised IMO greenhouse gas strategy. The meeting will also discuss global solutions for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from ships and the regulation of ships’ energy efficiency and ballast water management.https://lvm.fi/en/-/more-ambitious-emission-reduction-targets-for-global-shipping-to-be-negotiated-by-the-imo