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  1. HE 116/2026 vpPassed

    Reforming international postal rules

    Finland would approve the updated international rules of the Universal Postal Convention. At the same time, the national Postal Act would be revised by removing discontinued international reply coupons from it.

    15 Oct 2026 · passed without a vote
  2. HE 161/2025 vpPassed with amendments

    Obligations and penalties for reindeer herding

    Reindeer herding co-operatives will have an obligation to draw up ten-year plans for the management and sustainable use of reindeer pastures. Rules on reducing reindeer numbers will be tightened, and a fixed penalty fee may be imposed on a reindeer owner who neglects the obligation to reduce reindeer.

    22 May 2026 · 1 vote

    Only vote · Proposed statement

    151 jaa
    20 ei
  3. HE 77/2025 vpWithdrawn

    Supervision of the EU deforestation regulation

    A supervision and penalty system for the EU Deforestation Regulation will be introduced in Finland to prevent products causing deforestation from entering the market or being exported. The Finnish Food Authority will act as the principal supervisory authority, and substantial administrative penalty payments may be imposed for violations of the requirements.

    10 Jun 2026 · no votes
  4. HE 236/2026 vpIn progress

    Enforcement of the EU Deforestation Regulation

    Official supervision and a penalty system for compliance with the EU Deforestation Regulation will be established in Finland. The Finnish Food Authority will supervise trade in products covered by the regulation and will be able to impose administrative fines for breaches of the rules.

    16 Oct 2026 · no votes yet
  5. HE 3/2025 vpPassed

    Repair shops' access to vehicle security data

    Independent car repair shops and their employees will be able to order a criminal record extract to prove their reliability and obtain authorisation to access protected vehicle security information. At the same time, the authorities will receive the right to check the background information of vehicle inspectors directly from the fine register.

    23 Apr 2025 · passed without a vote
  6. HE 202/2024 vpPassed

    Stricter penalties for sanctions violations

    Violating international sanctions will become punishable more severely than before. Companies can be imposed corporate fines of up to tens of millions of euros, and aggravated offences will carry up to five years of imprisonment.

    27 Mar 2025 · passed without a vote
  7. HE 28/2025 vpPassed with amendments

    Reforming extradition rules for offenders

    Finnish citizens or long-term residents of Finland will be able to be extradited more flexibly to another EU or Nordic country to serve a prison sentence or stand trial. Decisions on extradition will always be based on a court's case-by-case assessment.

    5 Jun 2025 · passed without a vote
  8. HE 262/2022 vpPassed with amendments

    Updating the Finnish-Swedish taxi agreement

    The agreement between Finland and Sweden on cross-border taxi transport will be updated to align with current legislation, repealing outdated rules and easing penalties for minor infringements.

    15 Feb 2023 · passed without a vote
  9. HE 285/2022 vpPassed with amendments

    Catch reporting for recreational fishers

    Recreational fishers will be required to report their catches of certain species, such as salmonids and invasive alien species. The Natural Resources Institute Finland will begin compiling regular reports on the state of fish stocks to support decision-making and fisheries management.

    8 Feb 2023 · passed without a vote
  10. HE 147/2022 vpPassed with amendments

    Legal protection for whistleblowers

    Persons who detect misconduct in their work will be provided with statutory protection against employer retaliation, such as dismissal or discrimination. Large organisations and public authorities will be required to establish secure reporting channels for reporting suspected breaches.

    9 Dec 2022 · passed without a vote
  11. HE 146/2018 vpPassed with amendments

    Stricter penalties for breaching entry bans

    Entering Finland in breach of an active entry ban can result in a prison sentence. Offences will move from police fine proceedings directly to court proceedings.

    3 Dec 2018 · 1 vote
    136 jaa
    29 ei
  12. 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
  13. HE 230/2018 vpPassed with amendments

    Tightening price regulation of consumer credit

    Strict caps will be set on the interest rates and additional costs of consumer credit to curb debt problems. Under the reform, the interest rate on consumer credit may not exceed 30 per cent and other costs may not exceed 150 euros per year.

    11 Apr 2019 · passed without a vote
  14. HE 94/2018 vpPassed with amendments

    Replacing environmental permits with notification

    Some activities currently requiring an environmental permit will move to a lighter notification procedure. The reform will speed up the launch of projects and reduce the administrative burden on businesses and authorities.

    14 Dec 2018 · passed without a vote
  15. HE 84/2017 vpPassed with amendments

    Expanding environmental and waste supervision fees

    Fees will be charged more widely than before for inspections and the monitoring of regulations under environmental and waste supervision. The fees will be targeted directly at businesses and operators that give rise to the need for supervision.

    27 Oct 2017 · passed without a vote
  16. HE 90/2022 vpPassed with amendments

    Streamlining fisheries control and sanctions

    Legislation on fisheries control and the sanctions system will be brought up to date in line with EU and national provisions. At the same time, the administrative burden on fisheries operators and authorities will be reduced.

    11 Oct 2022 · passed without a vote
  17. HE 56/2020 vpPassed

    Clarifying recognition of foreign professional qualifications

    The rules governing the recognition of professional qualifications and professional traineeships acquired in another EU or EEA country will be specified. At the same time, the rules on equating foreign higher education degrees with degrees completed in Finland will be clarified.

    11 Jun 2020 · passed without a vote
  18. HE 52/2018 vpLapsed

    Updating social security data protection rules

    Social security and insurance legislation will be aligned with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. The amendments will enable automated decision-making in straightforward cases and ensure that data processing functions effectively in statutory duties.

    18 Apr 2019 · no votes
  19. HE 100/2018 vpPassed with amendments

    Reforming financial data and solvency rules

    Financial market legislation will be aligned with the EU General Data Protection Regulation and capital adequacy rules. The reform will clarify the maintenance of misconduct registers and strengthen the protection of banks' own funds.

    19 Mar 2019 · passed without a vote
  20. HE 249/2018 vpPassed

    Easing hazardous substance restrictions

    Pipe organs and certain machinery with a traction motor would be exempted from restrictions on hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. In addition, the costs of examining and testing non-compliant equipment could be recovered from companies directly through enforcement.

    1 Feb 2019 · passed without a vote
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