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  1. HE 44/2026 vpIn progress

    Expanding small alcohol producers' retail sales

    Small producers of alcohol will be permitted to sell all of their own products, such as spirits and grape wines, directly from the production site to customers for takeaway. The previous separate rules for farm wine and craft beer will be abolished and replaced with a single common rule.

    11 Sep 2026 · no votes yet
  2. HE 43/2024 vpPassed with amendments

    Reforming plant protection product regulation

    Supervision of plant protection products will be intensified, and an administrative financial penalty may be imposed for violations of the rules. At the same time, experimental application of products using drones will be enabled for research purposes, and the qualification details of professionals will be transferred to an electronic information service.

    13 Sep 2024 · passed without a vote
  3. HE 84/2026 vpIn progress

    Fisheries obligations for old hydropower plants

    Old hydropower plants may in future be subject to fisheries obligations, such as constructing fishways or paying fisheries fees, even if their permits do not already include them. The aim of the amendment is to revive migratory fish stocks and promote aquatic biodiversity.

    16 Sep 2026 · no votes yet
  4. HE 47/2024 vpPassed

    Reforming export control of dual-use items

    Finland will introduce a new national control list for items that can be used for both civil and military purposes. In particular, the export of quantum technology and advanced semiconductors outside the EU will require an export authorisation.

    27 Jun 2024 · passed without a vote
  5. HE 161/2024 vpPassed with amendments

    Reforming vocational education funding and steering

    Funding and steering for vocational education and training will be reformed, and a pilot project will be launched giving some educational institutions greater leeway to decide on the qualifications they offer. At the same time, the learning support and special needs education received by students will be clarified and strengthened.

    18 Dec 2024 · 7 votes
    150 jaa
    47 ei
  6. HE 119/2024 vpPassed

    Introducing emissions trading for fuel distribution

    A new emissions trading system for the distribution of fossil fuels will be introduced in Finland, covering road transport, individual heating of buildings, industry and off-road machinery. Fuel distributors must purchase emission allowances for the fossil fuels they sell, which will raise fuel prices for end users.

    17 Dec 2024 · 5 votes
    154 jaa
    16 ei
  7. HE 42/2025 vpPassed with amendments

    Speeding up renewable energy permitting

    Permitting for renewable energy plants will be accelerated by setting binding processing time limits for authorities. In addition, renewable energy acceleration areas will be established in Finland, where environmental assessments and permit processes for projects will be streamlined.

    23 Jun 2025 · passed without a vote
  8. HE 175/2024 vpPassed with amendments

    Linking water objectives to environmental permits

    Securing the good status of water bodies and the prohibition of deterioration will become directly statutory, binding conditions for granting environmental and water permits. At the same time, companies will be able to apply for a derogation from water objectives directly in connection with the permit application, speeding up the processing of projects.

    13 Dec 2024 · 10 votes
    99 jaa
    71 ei
  9. HE 22/2025 vpPassed

    Enhancing aviation safety and sobriety testing

    Airlines and employers in the sector will be granted the right to require aircraft crew and ground handling personnel to undergo breath tests to ensure their fitness for work. In addition, Traficom (the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency) will be able to notify employers directly if the licence or medical certificate of a pilot or other key person is in the process of being revoked for safety reasons.

    12 Jun 2025 · passed without a vote
  10. HE 38/2024 vpPassed with amendments

    Restricting nicotine pouch sales and flavours

    Nicotine pouches will be brought under the Tobacco Act, making their sale in shops subject to a licence and prohibiting online sales. Nicotine and flavour restrictions will be set for the products, and the possession of all tobacco substitutes will be prohibited for persons under 18 years of age.

    16 Oct 2024 · 2 votes

    Closest vote · Lausumaehdotus , mietintö / Lotta Hamari

    99 jaa
    76 ei
  11. HE 69/2025 vpPassed with amendments

    Streamlining guardianship and powers of attorney

    The work of attorneys under continuing powers of attorney and guardians will be made easier in managing everyday matters and property. At the same time, permit requirements from the guardianship authority will be reduced and the property registration thresholds for minors will be raised.

    16 Dec 2025 · passed without a vote
  12. HE 128/2022 vpPassed

    Accelerating green transition permits and appeals

    Investment projects that promote the green transition and renewable energy will temporarily be given priority in the processing of environmental permits and appeal processes. The measure will accelerate the implementation of clean technology and energy projects.

    7 Dec 2022 · 1 vote
    90 jaa
    32 ei
  13. HE 189/2024 vpPassed with amendments

    Reforming snow dumping and environmental permits

    Dumping snow from the shore into the sea will be prohibited after a three-year transition period. At the same time, permit procedures for small biogas plants and hydrogen production will be streamlined.

    28 Feb 2025 · passed without a vote
  14. HE 149/2026 vpIn progress

    Streamlining defence export controls

    Defence materiel exports will be streamlined by introducing a general export licence for temporary and non-commercial exports to trusted countries. At the same time, compliance and record-keeping obligations for companies exporting defence materiel and the supervisory powers of the authorities will be tightened.

    16 Sep 2026 · no votes yet
  15. HE 45/2025 vpPassed with amendments

    Streamlining high-voltage grids and electricity connections

    Connecting electricity generation and large industrial consumption sites to the electricity grid will be expedited and clarified. Distribution system operators and electricity producers will also be able to build high-voltage grids and direct lines more flexibly without a separate grid licence.

    9 Oct 2025 · passed without a vote
  16. HE 107/2023 vpPassed with amendments

    Reforming secret information-gathering by Customs

    The secret information-gathering methods used in crime prevention by Finnish Customs will be updated to align with the regulation governing the police and the Finnish Border Guard. Telecommunications monitoring authorisations will be granted directly to a person rather than for individual devices, and Finnish Customs will be able to conduct undercover information gathering online.

    8 Mar 2024 · passed without a vote
  17. HE 126/2022 vpPassed with amendments

    Strengthening municipal and environmental roles in mining

    The Mining Act will be amended so that establishing a new mine will always require a plan approved by the municipality. At the same time, environmental protection will be improved, the conditions for mineral exploration tightened, and access to information and opportunities to exert influence for landowners and local residents increased.

    24 Feb 2023 · passed without a vote
  18. HE 290/2022 vpPassed with amendments

    Streamlining permits for major transport projects

    A four-year time limit will be set for official processing of major projects on the trans-European transport network. At the same time, decisions on the classification of highways will be transferred from the ministry to Traficom (the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency).

    25 Jan 2023 · passed without a vote
  19. HE 222/2022 vpPassed with amendments

    Tighter controls on foreign property acquisitions

    Monitoring of real estate transactions by entities from outside the EU and EEA will be tightened to protect national security. At the same time, the state's right of pre-emption near strategic sites will be strengthened and the authorities' rights to access information will be expanded.

    15 Dec 2022 · passed without a vote
  20. HE 21/2023 vpPassed with amendments

    Specifying environmental requirements for power lines

    The environmental impacts of route selection and construction methods will be taken into account more closely in expropriation permits for major power lines and pipelines. Authorities will be able to impose binding environmental conditions on projects, compliance with which will be supervised by the ELY Centres (Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment).

    8 Dec 2023 · 4 votes

    Closest vote · Mietintö / Helena Marttila

    119 jaa
    56 ei
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