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Wide range of comments on draft bill on the Finnish Broadcasting Company
Press release
30.09.2020 08.45
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The Ministry of Transport and Communications received a total of 85 comments on the Government’s draft proposal to amend the Act on the Finnish Broadcasting Company. The deadline for comments was 31 August.
Minister Harakka’s address at the MaaS Summit
Press release
28.09.2020 16.25
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The MaaS Summit, a high-level discussion on Mobility as a Service, will be held on 29 September 2020. This year, the event will be part of the Urban Mobility Days 2020 virtual conference and its theme will be “MaaS and emission-free mobility for all”.
Government supports Commission proposal for derogations regarding L-category vehicles
Press release
25.09.2020 14.30
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The Government supports the European Commission’s proposal to make a derogation and extend the period for selling L-category vehicles (e.g. mopeds, motor cycles and moped cars) that were manufactured in spring 2020 and meet the Euro 4 standard until the end of 2021.The aim is to make it easier for the vehicle industry to cope with the fall in sales caused by the coronavirus epidemic.
Minister Harakka to attend EU transport minister meeting
Press release
25.09.2020 12.55
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The German Presidency of the Council of the European Union will hold an informal video meeting of transport ministers on 28 September 2020. In the meeting, Finland will be represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka. No formal decisions will be made at the meeting.
Comments invited on a proposal to allow parallel registration of vessels on a case-by-case basis
Press release
24.09.2020 12.15
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The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on a draft bill amending the Maritime Act. According to the amendment, parallel ownership registration of a vessel would, in some cases, be allowed in Finland at the same time as the vessel is registered in another state.
Working group: Temporary COVID-19 support from government to regional air services
Press release
18.09.2020 15.40
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A working group of the Ministry of Transport and Communications on regional air services proposes that air transport services to Kokkola, Joensuu, Kajaani, Jyväskylä and Kemi airports be purchased by the state until the end of 2021.
Government proposes repealing the Acts on lightweight cars
Press release
17.09.2020 16.25
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The Government proposes that the Acts on lightweight cars be repealed, because, despite the active efforts of the Finnish authorities, the European Commission has not granted Finland a derogation for the introduction of lightweight cars. According to the Commission, the Acts adopted in 2018 in Finland are not in line with the EU Driving Licence Directive.
Government budget session: Investments in road, rail and water transport projects
Press release
16.09.2020 16.52
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The Government has agreed on the budget proposal for 2021. In its budget session, the Government agreed on three new transport infrastructure projects, for example.
Minister Harakka: National Transport System Plan will contribute to the development of entire Finland
Press release
16.09.2020 09.57
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Preparations for Finland’s first 12-year national transport system plan are currently underway. It aims to add a longer-term perspective to the development of the Finnish transport system.
National Transport System Plan under discussion on 16 September
Press release
14.09.2020 10.53
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Preparations for Finland’s first 12-year national transport system plan are currently underway.
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