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- HE 69/2017 vpPassed
Introducing recycling rules for large ships
Legislation supplementing EU rules will be introduced in Finland to ensure the safe and environmentally sound dismantling of large ships. The acts define the authorities supervising ship recycling and the penalties to be imposed for breaches of the rules.
27 Jun 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 62/2017 vpPassed
Establishment of the EU-LAC Foundation
Finland will approve the agreement on an international foundation between the European Union and Latin America and the Caribbean. The foundation promotes cooperation, research and dialogue between the two regions.
27 Jun 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 55/2017 vpPassed
Deepening cooperation with New Zealand
Finland would approve a broad partnership agreement between the European Union and New Zealand. The agreement would create a formal framework for political and economic cooperation between the parties.
27 Jun 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 94/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Enabling international military assistance
The Finnish Defence Forces will be able to provide and receive international military assistance on a broader scale than before and use force in these duties if necessary. The amendment would also clarify the status of Finnish personnel abroad and the powers of foreign troops in Finland.
16 Jun 2017 · 2 votesClosest vote · 1. lakiehdotus, 12 b §, mietintö / Mika Kari
96 jaa59 ei - HE 9/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Deregulating vehicle inspection independence requirements
Vehicle repair shops and other automotive businesses will be able to offer all inspection services and individual approvals alongside their own operations. At the same time, vehicle inspection rules and the classification of defects will be updated to meet EU requirements.
7 Jun 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 17/2017 vpPassed
Stricter sustainability rules for biofuels
Sustainability criteria for transport biofuels and calculation rules for the distribution obligation will be clarified in line with an EU directive. Only biofuels produced from specific raw materials will be eligible to be counted twice towards the distribution obligation.
22 May 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 35/2017 vpPassed
Improving seafarers' protection in business transfers
Seafarers' employment relationships and terms will transfer automatically to the new owner when shipping operations are transferred to another company. The change brings the rules on maritime employment into line with other labour legislation and EU law.
19 May 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 24/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Streamlining cross-border dispute resolution
The handling of cross-border small disputes and debt claims in the EU will be streamlined. A procedure for applying to review an issued judgment or order for payment in exceptional circumstances will be added.
4 May 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 22/2017 vpPassed
Enhancing weight enforcement for heavy transport
Rules on automatic remote identification will be introduced for monitoring heavy vehicle overloads, and declaring weight information for containers will become mandatory. The reform will improve road safety and reduce road wear.
27 Apr 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 259/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Streamlining environmental assessments and permits
Environmental impact assessments and permit processes for large projects would be streamlined under a new act. The assessment procedure could be combined with land-use planning and assessments under the Nature Conservation Act to avoid overlap.
10 Apr 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 11/2017 vpPassed
Transferring EU extradition requests to prosecutors
Extradition requests made from Finland to another EU member state for the enforcement of a prison sentence will become the responsibility of prosecutors. The Criminal Sanctions Agency will continue to prepare the cases, but the official request will always be made by a prosecutor.
30 Mar 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 267/2016 vpPassed
Clarifying qualification requirements for livestock handlers
Owners and keepers of production animals will be placed under an obligation to ensure adequate competence, instruction and staffing levels for handlers. The amendment will bring the Animal Welfare Act into line with the requirements of EU directives.
30 Mar 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 273/2016 vpPassed
Publishing refrigeration sector qualifications online
Qualification details for refrigeration sector professionals and companies will be officially made available in an online service open to everyone. In addition, qualification requirements in the sector will be extended to the handling of refrigerated transport equipment and electrical switchgear.
22 Mar 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 79/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Strengthening investor protection and product supervision
Key information on packaged retail and insurance-based investment products will become more uniform and easier to compare for non-professional investors. The Financial Supervisory Authority will be granted powers to supervise the provision of information and intervene in the marketing of non-compliant products.
22 Mar 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 185/2016 vpPassed
Improving the traceability of tissues and cells
A single European coding system will be introduced for tissues and cells intended for human application to ensure their traceability and safety. At the same time, more detailed quality and supervisory requirements will be laid down for grafts imported from outside the EU.
6 Mar 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 1/2017 vpPassed
Allowing temporary pesticide residue limits
The Finnish Food Safety Authority will be granted the right to set temporary national maximum limits for pesticide residues in exceptional cases. This will enable the granting of emergency authorisations for plant protection products to safeguard crop cultivation.
21 Feb 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 219/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Clarifying smoking bans and product restrictions
The ban on selling and importing smokeless tobacco products will be limited to snus, chewing tobacco and nasal snuff. At the same time, the tank capacity of electronic cigarettes will be restricted, and right-of-occupancy housing companies will be enabled to apply for smoking bans.
23 Dec 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 208/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Sustainability reporting obligation for large companies
Large companies will be required to report on the social and environmental impacts of their activities, such as human rights and anti-corruption measures. At the same time, the relationship between financial statements and the management report will be clarified.
23 Dec 2016 · 3 votesClosest vote · 1. lakiehdotus, 3 a luvun 3 §, mietintö / Hanna Sarkkinen
142 jaa19 ei - HE 142/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Country-by-country tax reporting for multinationals
Large multinational corporate groups will be required to provide the tax authorities with a country-by-country report on their income, taxes and activities in different countries. At the same time, companies' obligations to document intragroup transfer pricing will be specified in greater detail.
20 Dec 2016 · 1 voteOnly vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Anneli Kiljunen
103 jaa53 ei - HE 162/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Energy efficiency requirements for government procurement
Central government authorities will be required to procure only energy-efficient products, services and buildings. The requirement applies to public procurement exceeding the EU thresholds.
15 Dec 2016 · 1 voteOnly vote · 2 §:n 5 kohta (uusi), mietintö / Hanna Sarkkinen
130 jaa33 ei