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Minister Harakka on EU climate package: emissions reductions in transport necessary – attention must be paid to costs

Press release 13.10.2021 10.50 fi sv en

The Government of Finland has outlined its positions on the legislative proposals of the EU Commission aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from road, maritime and air transport.
State Secretary Torsti to attend an informal meeting of EU telecommunications ministers

Press release 13.10.2021 09.50 fi sv en

The Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the European Union will hold an informal video meeting of telecommunications ministers on 14 October 2021. In the meeting, Finland will be represented by Pilvi Torsti, State Secretary to the Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.
Progress achieved in the implementation of the National Transport System Plan, financing arrangements needed

Press release 12.10.2021 15.11 fi sv en

In April 2021, the Government adopted the National Transport System Plan for 2021–2032. Parliament has taken a stand on the Plan.
Government submits four Union communications to Parliament outlining positions on EU climate initiatives for transport

Press release 11.10.2021 10.30 fi sv en

The Government submitted four Union communications to Parliament on 30 September 2021 concerning legislative proposals for transport. These communications address the tightening of CO2 emission limits for motor vehicles, development of a distribution infrastructure for alternative fuels, and an increase in the use of alternative fuels in aviation and maritime transport.
Minister Harakka to MaaS Summit and ITS World Congress in Hamburg

Press release 11.10.2021 08.00 fi sv en

Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will take part in the Mobility as a Service (MaaS) Summit and the ITS World Congress in Hamburg on 11–12 October 2021.
Government proposes to extend the subsidies for purchasing electric cars and converting cars until the end of December

Press release 08.10.2021 14.59 fi sv en

On 7 October 2021, the Government submitted a legislative proposal to Parliament to extend the subsidy for the purchase of electric cars and the conversion of passenger cars to run on gas or ethanol by one month, until 31 December 2021.
Comments invited on proposals for amendments to the Driving Licence Act

Press release 06.10.2021 17.10 fi sv en

The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on a legislative proposal to amend the Driving Licence Act. The deadline for comments is 17 November 2021.
Revisions to purchase and conversion subsidies for vehicles – consultation starts

Press release 05.10.2021 15.15 fi sv en

The draft government proposal for an act concerning purchase and conversion subsidies for low-emission vehicles has been sent out for comments. The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments by 10 October 2021.
Minister Harakka meets French ministers responsible for transport and digitalisation

Press release 01.10.2021 11.12 fi sv en

On Monday 4 October 2021, Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will meet the French Minister Delegate for Transport Jean-Baptiste Djebbari and Minister of State for Digital Transition Cédric O in Paris.
Finland supplements its reply on Sanoma’s complaint concerning YLE

Press release 30.09.2021 16.25 fi sv en

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.

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