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- HE 75/2016 vpPassed
Easing pest control requirements for farmers
Farmers who have completed a plant protection qualification will be permitted to use professional pest control products without a separate pest controller qualification. In addition, using chemicals in breach of EU authorisation terms will be made punishable.
27 Jun 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 70/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming audit rules and supervision
Legislation on auditing will be reformed to meet European Union requirements. The independence and supervision of auditors will be enhanced, and new obligations will be imposed on public-interest entities.
27 Jun 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 91/2016 vpPassed
Updating dividend taxation for EU companies
Finnish tax acts are updated to correspond to amendments made to the EU Parent-Subsidiary Directive. Certain Polish and Romanian company forms are treated equally with other EU companies in the taxation of dividends.
23 Jun 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 82/2016 vpPassed
Air services agreement with Gambia
Finland and Gambia will conclude a bilateral air services agreement that creates an official framework for air traffic between the two countries. Airlines will be able to operate between the countries without route or capacity restrictions.
17 Jun 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 81/2016 vpPassed
Opening air transport with New Zealand
Finland and New Zealand agree on the complete liberalisation of air transport between the countries. The agreement creates rules for airline operations and enables the development of flight connections.
17 Jun 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 67/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming radio equipment and internet regulation
EU rules on radio equipment and net neutrality will be introduced in Finland, and licensing procedures for television and radio broadcasting will be clarified. At the same time, the use of anonymised radio communication data in new types of business will be permitted as a five-year trial.
1 Jun 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 62/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Introducing maritime spatial planning
A maritime spatial planning system will be established in Finland to reconcile different uses of the sea and environmental protection in territorial waters and the exclusive economic zone. The coastal regional councils will be jointly responsible for drafting the plans.
25 May 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 56/2016 vpPassed
Publishing large business subsidies online
Business subsidies exceeding half a million euros will be published on a public website. Companies receiving energy tax subsidies will have to submit basic information to the authorities for aid monitoring.
20 May 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 53/2016 vpPassed
Liberalising EU–Israel air transport
Finland would approve an aviation agreement between the EU and Israel, opening up air transport markets between the parties. The agreement would also harmonise aviation safety and environmental rules.
12 May 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 52/2016 vpPassed
Liberalising aviation between EU and Jordan
Finland would approve an aviation agreement between the European Union and Jordan that opens up the air transport market between the parties. Under the agreement, airlines could offer flights more freely and on more equal terms.
12 May 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 51/2016 vpPassed
Liberalising air transport with Moldova
Finland will approve the air transport agreement between the European Union and Moldova. The agreement will open the aviation market and enable direct flight connections between the countries.
12 May 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 24/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Aligning trademark law with EU law
The Trademarks Act will be clarified and updated to align with European Union legislation and case law. The act will lay down more precise provisions on the content, limitations and distinctive character of trademark protection.
11 May 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 50/2016 vpPassed
Repealing the pay television implementation act
Finland will repeal the national implementation act for the European convention on the protection of pay television services. The convention falls within the exclusive competence of the EU and binds Finland directly through the Union.
10 May 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 4/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Enhancing forfeiture of criminal proceeds
The forfeiture to the state of property and economic benefits obtained through crime will be expanded and made more effective. In certain situations, defendants will have to prove the legal origin of their property themselves to prevent it from being forfeited to the state.
4 May 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 22/2016 vpPassed
Reforming business subsidy conditions and evaluation
New quality and effectiveness requirements will be set for business subsidies granted by the state. The legality of subsidies and compliance with EU rules will be ensured through prior assessment by public authorities.
3 May 2016 · 1 voteOnly vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Anna Kontula
124 jaa24 ei - HE 142/2015 vpPassed
Expanding beef and crop producer organisations
Beef and arable crop producers will be able to establish officially recognised producer organisations and negotiate delivery contracts jointly. The amendment would strengthen farmers' bargaining power and the profitability of production in relation to industry and retail.
19 Apr 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 141/2015 vpPassed
Updating conditions for plant pest compensation
State compensation paid for the eradication of plant pests will be aligned with European Union state aid rules. Large agricultural enterprises and certain undertakings in financial difficulty will be excluded from compensation.
15 Apr 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 131/2015 vpPassed
Shorter validity for duplicate driving licences
A duplicate or replacement licence for a driving licence issued before 2013 and valid until the age of 70 will be issued only for a fixed term. Depending on the vehicle category, the new licence will be valid for 5 or 15 years instead of the previous long period of validity.
1 Apr 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 116/2015 vpPassed with amendments
Facilitating joint network infrastructure deployment
Network operators across different sectors will be obligated under certain conditions to deploy networks jointly and share their existing infrastructure in order to expand high-speed communications networks. In addition, high-speed internal communications networks must be installed in new residential buildings and those undergoing major renovation.
1 Apr 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 11/2016 vpPassed with amendments
More flexible presentation of deactivated firearms
Rules on presenting permanently deactivated firearms and firearm components to the police will be made more flexible. A deactivated firearm can be inspected at any police department or at the National Police Board, in addition to the police department of the owner's home municipality.
16 Mar 2016 · passed without a vote