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- HE 52/2021 vpPassed
Tighter rules on payment instrument offences
Legislation on payment fraud and other offences involving payment instruments will be tightened. Clear provisions covering offences related to digital payment methods and virtual currencies will also be added to the Criminal Code.
16 Jun 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 206/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Adding fingerprints to identity cards
Fingerprints will begin to be added to identity cards in the same way as to passports, and the data will also be stored in an official register. Fingerprints given once can subsequently be used interchangeably when applying for both passports and identity cards.
11 Jun 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 210/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Strengthening competition enforcement and sanctions
The Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority (KKV) will receive broader powers to investigate competition infringements, impose remedies and engage in cross-border cooperation with other EU member states. Penalty payments may also be imposed on companies for breaching investigative procedures and failing to comply with decisions.
9 Jun 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 4/2017 vpPassed
Reforming police and Europol cooperation
Finnish legislation will be updated to correspond to the European Union's new Europol Regulation. Finnish law enforcement authorities will be able to contact Europol directly to combat crime.
22 Mar 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 69/2021 vpPassed
Extending VAT exemption on coronavirus supplies
The exemption from value added tax (VAT) for goods used to combat, test for and treat the coronavirus will be extended until the end of 2021. The goods can continue to be purchased and imported tax-free.
27 May 2021 · 1 voteOnly vote · 38 c §, mietintö / Matias Marttinen
32 jaa22 ei - HE 49/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Streamlining permits for genetically modified trials
Permit procedures for trials and products involving genetically modified organisms will be reformed and accelerated in line with EU regulation. The public consultation period for field trials will be halved, and consultations may be waived entirely in cases of urgent medical treatment.
26 May 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 260/2020 vpPassed
Approval of the EU recovery package
Finland will approve the new financing system for the EU budget and a recovery package of 750 billion euros to address the consequences of the coronavirus crisis. The decision gives the European Commission exceptional authorisation to raise joint debt on the capital markets to support member states.
20 May 2021 · 11 votes134 jaa57 ei - HE 18/2021 vpPassed
Reforming VAT on e-commerce
All goods ordered from outside the EU will become subject to value added tax (VAT) regardless of the value of the consignment. At the same time, centralised declaration and payment systems will be introduced to handle taxation for international online and distance selling.
28 Apr 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 143/2015 vpPassed
Abolishing national restrictions on cabotage
Additional national restrictions on cabotage transport by foreign transport companies will be abolished in Finland. The European Union's common rules will apply directly to temporary domestic transport operations within Finland.
27 Jun 2016 · 1 vote127 jaa45 ei - HE 184/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Launching the EPPO in Finland
Finland will participate in the activities of the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) to combat financial crime and fraud affecting EU funds. The necessary legislative amendments will be made to national legislation to organise the powers of European prosecutors and inter-agency cooperation.
21 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 175/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming animal disease control and surveillance
Finland's animal disease legislation will be reformed to correspond to the European Union's Animal Health Law. The reform updates the categorisation of animal diseases, while retaining existing disease control measures and compensation schemes.
21 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 235/2020 vpPassed
Stricter control of explosives precursors
A more rigorous permit process and background check will be required to purchase and possess chemicals suitable for making explosives, such as concentrated sulphuric acid. The obligations of businesses and online marketplaces selling chemicals to verify customer details and report suspicious purchases will be increased.
17 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 225/2020 vpPassed
Cross-border use of Koronavilkku
The Koronavilkku app will become interoperable with corresponding apps in other EU and EEA countries and Switzerland. Users will be able to receive alerts about potential coronavirus exposure also when travelling in these countries.
15 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 203/2020 vpPassed
Supervision of conflict mineral imports
A national supervisory system will be established for imports of certain metals and minerals from conflict-affected areas. Authorities will supervise that importers determine the origin of their raw materials and the responsibility of their supply chains.
11 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 217/2020 vpPassed
Extending tax exemption for coronavirus supplies
The exemption from value added tax (VAT) for goods used to combat, test for and treat coronavirus will be extended by six months. The tax relief applies both to domestic sales and to acquisitions from other EU countries.
10 Dec 2020 · 1 voteOnly vote · 38 c §, 1 momentti kohta 1, mietintö / Elina Lepomäki
39 jaa14 ei - HE 141/2020 vpPassed
Participation in EU border forces
Finland will align its legislation with the EU regulation on the European Border and Coast Guard. Finnish authorities will participate in the EU joint standing corps and be able to disclose information to Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency.
8 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 154/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Centralising product market surveillance in Tukes
Liaison and advisory duties regarding product market surveillance, as well as the surveillance of textile and footwear labelling, will be centralised in Tukes (the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency). The change implements EU regulation and enhances cooperation between authorities.
19 Nov 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 102/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Freezing and confiscation of criminal proceeds
Decisions on the freezing and confiscation of assets obtained through crime will be enforced more directly and uniformly across EU countries. At the same time, crime victims' opportunities to obtain confiscated property or compensation from assets located in another EU country will be improved.
4 Nov 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 107/2020 vpPassed
Clarifying EU social security duties
The handling of international social security will be streamlined by transferring the granting of exemptions from the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health to the Finnish Centre for Pensions. At the same time, the provisions on electronic social security information exchange between EU countries will be updated.
26 Oct 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 71/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Improving working conditions for posted workers
The terms of employment and remuneration of workers posted temporarily to Finland by foreign companies will be harmonised to correspond more closely to those of domestic workers. At the same time, employers will be obliged to reimburse workers' travel and accommodation costs and to submit employee-specific details to the authorities.
7 Oct 2020 · passed without a vote