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Legislative project on enabling regional competence in passenger rail transport launched
Press release 18.03.2024 10.07According to the Government Programme of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, competition in passenger rail transport services will be increased by enabling municipalities, joint municipal authorities and regions to arrange outsourced services. The Ministry of Transport and Communications has launched a legislative project to make the necessary changes in legislation.
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Government proposal to supplement EU alternative fuels distribution regulation circulated for comments
Press release 13.03.2024 13.55The Ministry of Transport and Communications is inviting comments on the government proposal for a new act on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure for transport. The deadline for submitting comments is 10 April 2024.
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The Ministry has published the results of a survey on the need for broadband aid
Press release 13.03.2024 10.00On 13 March 2024, the Ministry of Transport and Communications published the results of a survey on the future need for broadband aid. The survey assesses previous broadband aid schemes, the current state of the markets and any need for a new aid scheme.
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Minister Ranne: Security of supply calls for well-functioning infrastructure
Press release 13.03.2024 08.01Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne visited the Nordic Response 24 defence exercise in Lapland on 10–11 March 2024. Minister Ranne learnt about the activities of the Defence Forces, Nordic cooperation between the authorities and NATO-Nordic defence cooperation from the infrastructure perspective.
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Minister Ranne: Airport Line planning progresses with eye on economy
Press release 11.03.2024 10.40The name of the company Finnish Rail (Suomi-rata Oy) is changing, and the company will continue operations as Airport Line (Lentorata Oy). The company’s mission is to plan the rail link between Pasila and Kerava via Helsinki Airport until it is ready for construction.
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Finland’s Cyber Security Strategy to be revised under the leadership of the National Cyber Security Director
Press release 08.03.2024 15.48On 8 March 2024, the Prime Minister’s Office set up a project to develop an operating model for government security management. As part of the project, a sub-group was established for preparing a revision of the Cyber Security Strategy.
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Minister Ranne to visit Nordic Response 24 exercise in Lapland
Press release 08.03.2024 10.57Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne will visit the Nordic Response 24 defence exercise in Lapland on 10–11 March 2024. This is the first time that Finland’s Minister of Transport and Communications will be present in an international military exercise. During her visit, Minister Ranne will learn about the activities of the Defence Forces and the Air Force, Nordic cooperation between the authorities and NATO-Nordic defence cooperation from the infrastructure perspective.
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Public consultation on amending Aviation Act begins
Press release 07.03.2024 08.29The Ministry of Transport and Communications is requesting comments on the Government’s draft proposal for amending the Aviation Act and for related acts. The deadline for submitting comments is 3 April 2024.
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Permanent Secretary Kivimäki to exert influence on EU decision-making during visit to Brussels
Press release 05.03.2024 15.40Permanent Secretary Minna Kivimäki will visit Brussels on 6–8 March 2024. The aim of the visit is to exert influence on the future work programme of the European Commission.
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Ministry of Transport and Communications publishes its priorities for next European parliamentary term
Press release 05.03.2024 14.06The Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications has outlined its priorities for influencing the five-year programme of the next European Commission. They are based on the Finnish Government’s common priorities, outlined in the Europe communication E 58/2023, and elaborate the common priorities on matters pertaining to the branch of government of the Ministry of Transport and Communications.