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  1. HE 2/2023 vpPassed

    VAT exemption for NATO forces' purchases

    Purchases of goods and services as well as imports by the armed forces of other NATO countries participating in common defence activities in Finland will be exempt from value added tax (VAT). The exemption will be implemented under the same principles as in defence cooperation between EU member states.

    17 May 2023 · passed without a vote
  2. HE 92/2024 vpPassed with amendments

    Streamlining bank resolution and deposit protection

    Bank resolution obligations will be eased in situations where a failing institution would be wound up in ordinary bankruptcy or liquidation proceedings. In addition, the authority will be able to transfer customer advisory and support tasks to an external service provider in congested crisis situations.

    6 Nov 2024 · passed without a vote
  3. HE 76/2024 vpPassed with amendments

    Raising accounting size thresholds for businesses

    The monetary size thresholds for company categories in accounting will be raised by 25 per cent due to inflation. The change will reduce the administrative burden on companies and ease their reporting obligations.

    25 Oct 2024 · passed without a vote
  4. HE 81/2024 vpPassed

    Taking foreign business prohibitions into account

    Business prohibitions imposed or business offences committed in another EEA country can in future be taken into account in Finland when considering a business prohibition against a person. Authorities will also begin exchanging information on valid business prohibitions with other EU and EEA countries.

    18 Oct 2024 · passed without a vote
  5. HE 87/2024 vpPassed

    Raising insurance brokers' minimum liability coverage

    The minimum amounts of liability insurance required of insurance brokers will be increased due to inflation. In addition, specifying references to the Whistleblower Protection Act will be added to insurance legislation.

    15 Oct 2024 · passed without a vote
  6. HE 175/2022 vpPassed with amendments

    Reforming and simplifying wage subsidies

    The wage subsidy system will be clarified and subsidy rates harmonised to make it easier for unemployed people to find employment, especially in businesses. In addition, a new 70 per cent employment subsidy will be introduced for long-term unemployed people aged 55 and over.

    22 Feb 2023 · passed without a vote
  7. HE 212/2022 vpPassed with amendments

    Introducing central counterparty resolution rules

    EU regulation on the recovery and resolution of central counterparties clearing financial market transactions would be incorporated into Finnish law. The reform would ensure financial market stability during disruptions and prevent the need to bail out operators using taxpayers' money.

    8 Feb 2023 · passed without a vote
  8. HE 304/2022 vpPassed

    Banning flavours in heated tobacco products

    Heated tobacco products will be subject to the same bans on flavourings and additives as traditional cigarettes. Versions with flavours such as fruit or menthol may no longer be sold.

    2 Feb 2023 · passed without a vote
  9. HE 252/2022 vpPassed

    Automatically extending residence permits for Ukrainians

    Temporary protection residence permits for people who have fled the war in Ukraine will remain valid automatically without a separate application for an extension for as long as protection continues in the European Union. The validity of issued residence permit cards will also continue by operation of law.

    21 Dec 2022 · 3 votes

    Closest vote · Perustelut, mietintö / Mari Rantanen

    100 jaa
    71 ei
  10. HE 166/2022 vpPassed with amendments

    Reforming rural development support 2023–2027

    The rules governing rural business and project support will be reformed for the new EU programming period. All support applications will become fully digital and support payment procedures will be simplified.

    16 Dec 2022 · passed without a vote
  11. HE 210/2022 vpPassed with amendments

    Moving EU home affairs grants online

    Applications for, disbursement of and reporting on grants from the EU's home affairs funds will be transferred to a new electronic information system. Organisations applying for grants and authorities will conduct transactions digitally using strong electronic identification.

    15 Dec 2022 · passed without a vote
  12. HE 266/2022 vpPassed with amendments

    Enabling direct state corporate investments

    Business Finland Venture Capital Oy will in exceptional cases be able to make direct equity investments containing state aid in companies. The investments will support sectors and companies that are strategically important to the Finnish economy and industry.

    7 Dec 2022 · passed without a vote
  13. HE 169/2022 vpPassed with amendments

    Reforming fruit, vegetable and beekeeping aid

    Support rules for the fruit and vegetable sector and beekeeping would be updated to align with the EU's new agricultural policy. At the same time, applying for market support for agricultural products would become mainly electronic.

    2 Dec 2022 · passed without a vote
  14. HE 199/2022 vpPassed

    Reforming investment protection with Vietnam

    Finland will adopt the investment protection agreement between the European Union and Vietnam, which safeguards investments between the countries. The new agreement replaces the previous bilateral investment agreement between Finland and Vietnam.

    24 Nov 2022 · passed without a vote
  15. HE 159/2022 vpPassed

    Early childhood education grants for non-residents

    Municipalities can receive a special government grant to provide early childhood education and care for children seeking or receiving protection, and undocumented children. The funding will reimburse costs for children who do not have an official municipality of residence in Finland.

    9 Nov 2022 · passed without a vote
  16. HE 33/2024 vpPassed with amendments

    Specifying fisheries control and sanctions

    Infringement fines or penalty payments will be imposed separately for each act or omission that violates fishing rules. At the same time, the threshold for sanctions concerning errors in recording catch estimates will be tightened in line with EU rules.

    20 Jun 2024 · passed without a vote
  17. HE 99/2023 vpPassed with amendments

    Publishing tax information of multinational enterprises

    Large multinational enterprises will be required to publish annually information on the income taxes they pay, broken down by country. The information will be made publicly available on companies' websites and in the Trade Register.

    17 Apr 2024 · 3 votes

    Closest vote · 1. lakiehdotus , 7 b luvun 9 § / Mai Kivelä

    109 jaa
    61 ei
  18. HE 24/2022 vpPassed

    Enacting the EU-Qatar aviation agreement

    Finland will approve the air transport agreement between the EU and Qatar. The agreement will open aviation markets between the countries and harmonise aviation rules.

    19 Apr 2022 · passed without a vote
  19. HE 11/2022 vpPassed

    Introducing a digital seal on visas

    A digital seal preventing counterfeiting will be introduced on visas issued by Finland. The act defines the responsibilities of authorities for the technical production of the seal and the security features of visas.

    19 Apr 2022 · passed without a vote
  20. HE 104/2023 vpPassed

    Listing reproductive hazards at work

    Employers will be required to keep a list of employees exposed at work to agents hazardous to reproductive health. The employer must retain these exposure records for five years.

    15 Mar 2024 · passed without a vote