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Draft budget of the Ministry of Transport and Communications EUR 3.5 billion

Press release 16.08.2019 17.24 fi sv en

The Ministry of Transport and Communications proposes that EUR 3.5 billion be allocated to its administrative branch for 2020. This is over EUR 600 million more than in the budget for 2019.
Minister Marin: Finnish Meteorological Institute’s cutting-edge research provides solutions for reducing land use emissions

Press release 09.08.2019 14.16 fi sv en

“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.
DNA Oyj’s network licences not to be cancelled

Press release 08.08.2019 13.29 fi sv en

Despite a change in the direct controlling interest in the licence holder, the Government will not cancel the network licences issued to DNA Oyj and its subsidiary DNA Welho Oy for telecommunications and television broadcasting. The Government made a decision on the matter on 8 August 2019.
Speech given by Minister Sanna Marin at the European Parliament's Committee on Transport and Tourism, 24 July 2019

News article 24.07.2019 10.36 en

Speech given by Minister of Transport and Communications Sanna Marin during an exchange of views with the European Parliament's Committee on Transport and Tourism, 24 July 2019.
Speech given by Minister Marin during an exchange of views with the European Parliament's Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE)

News article 23.07.2019 13.09 en

Speech given by Minister of Transport and Communications Sanna Marin during an exchange of views with the European Parliament's Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) on 23 July 2019.
Minister Sanna Marin in Brussels

Press release 22.07.2019 08.52 fi sv en

Minister of Transport and Communications Sanna Marin will visit Brussels between 22 July and 24 July 2019. Together with Minister of Economic Affairs Katri Kulmuni, she will present the priorities of the Finnish Presidency of the Council to the European Parliament’s Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) and Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN).
State Secretary and Special Advisers to Minister Marin appointed

Press release 08.07.2019 14.57 fi sv en

The State Secretary and Special Advisers to Minister of Transport and Communications Sanna Marin have been appointed.
Minister Sanna Marin and Minister of Economic Affairs and Infrastructure of Estonia Taavi Aas met in Helsinki

Press release 05.07.2019 17.10 fi sv en

Minister of Transport and Communications of Finland Sanna Marin and Minister of Economic Affairs and Infrastructure of Estonia Taavi Aas met in Helsinki on 5 July 2019. Both Ministers assumed their office this year and now met for the first time.
Minister Marin presents four themes for the Presidency

News article 03.07.2019 15.17 fi en

- As to transport and communications, Finland will bring four themes into focus: digital transport services, transport automation, carbon-free transport and data economy. These themes are central in developing transport and communications policy for the future and in ensuring sustainable growth, minister Marin writes.
Inspection of speed limiting devices brought up in statements on government decrees regarding lightweight vehicles

Press release 03.07.2019 10.21 fi sv en

The Ministry of Transport and Communications received a total of 26 statements on the draft government decrees regarding lightweight vehicles. The decrees supplement legislation on lightweight cars.

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