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- HE 93/2020 vpPassed
Extending Covid-19 unemployment security flexibilities
The temporary easements to unemployment security and business subsidies enacted due to the Covid-19 pandemic will be extended. At the same time, the situation of individuals studying while receiving an unemployment benefit and the obligations of the public employment services (TE services) will be eased.
24 Jun 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 89/2020 vpPassed
Temporary VAT exemption on coronavirus equipment
Protective equipment and supplies used in combating, testing for and treating the coronavirus will temporarily be exempt from value added tax (VAT). The tax relief applies to domestic sales to public health and social services as well as intra-EU acquisitions.
24 Jun 2020 · 1 voteOnly vote · 38 c §, mietintö / Sanni Grahn-Laasosen ehdotus
40 jaa14 ei - HE 86/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Enabling remote learning in basic education
Schools can switch to partial or full remote teaching if necessary to prevent coronavirus infections. The youngest pupils and children in need of special support will nevertheless be kept in contact teaching.
24 Jun 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 85/2020 vpPassed
Flexibility in vocational competence demonstrations
Competence demonstrations in vocational education and training could be completed through other practical tasks corresponding to authentic work situations if operating in workplaces is not possible due to the coronavirus epidemic. This flexibility would enable studies to progress and students to graduate despite exceptional circumstances.
24 Jun 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 83/2020 vpPassed
Flexible loan arrangements for state-owned companies
The state may grant loans without a binding maturity date to majority state-owned companies and associated companies if Parliament has authorised this in the state budget. The reform strengthens companies' financial positions during economic difficulties.
24 Jun 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 82/2020 vpPassed
Temporary increase in municipal corporate tax
The municipalities' share of the corporate income tax paid by companies will be temporarily increased for the 2020 tax year. The measure will support municipal finances and the safeguarding of basic public services during the coronavirus epidemic.
24 Jun 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 74/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Easing business tax payment arrangements
Businesses can temporarily have value added tax (VAT) paid in early 2020 refunded and transferred to a payment arrangement. At the same time, the late-payment interest rate on eased tax payment arrangements will be reduced to 3 per cent.
24 Jun 2020 · 2 votesClosest vote · 2. lakiehdotus, 5 e §, mietintö / Sanni Grahn-Laasosen ehdotus
39 jaa14 ei - HE 53/2020 vpPassed
Temporary reduction of consumer credit interest rates
The interest rate on unsecured monetary credits granted to consumers will be temporarily capped at a maximum of 10 per cent, and the direct marketing of credits will be prohibited. The changes will protect consumers from financial difficulties and over-indebtedness caused by the coronavirus crisis.
23 Jun 2020 · 3 votesClosest vote · 17 c §, mietintö / Veikko Vallinin ehdotus
40 jaa12 ei - HE 75/2020 vpPassed
Raising the government borrowing authorisation
The Government's authorisation to raise central government debt will be increased from 125 billion euros to 150 billion euros. The amendment secures central government liquidity and prepares for the increased borrowing needs caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
18 Jun 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 77/2020 vpPassed
Deferring aviation supervision charges
Airport companies will be granted six months of additional time to pay aviation supervision charges for late 2020. The measure will ease airport companies' cash positions during the collapse in passenger numbers caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
17 Jun 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 76/2020 vpPassed
Allowing agricultural early retirees to work
Recipients of agricultural early retirement aid will be able to do paid work without income limits for the remainder of 2020. Payment of the aid will not be suspended or prevented due to work and earnings.
4 Jun 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 67/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Restaurant closure compensation and re-employment support
Restaurants closed due to coronavirus restrictions will be paid direct compensation for running costs as well as support for rehiring employees. The support package is intended to safeguard companies' liquidity and speed up the resumption of operations after the restrictions end.
27 May 2020 · 6 votesClosest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Minna Reijonen 1
30 jaa22 ei - HE 66/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Third supplementary budget for 2020
The third supplementary budget for 2020, meaning amendments to the central government budget for the current year. The votes mainly concern individual appropriation items and proposals from the opposition's dissenting opinions.
26 May 2020 · 35 votes - HE 62/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Flexibility for transport licences and qualifications
Deadlines for transport licences, professional qualifications and medical certificates will be temporarily extended due to the emergency conditions caused by the coronavirus epidemic. The changes will protect risk groups, ease the burden on healthcare and ensure the continuity of transport.
20 May 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 58/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Flexibility in unemployment and start-up grants
The maximum duration of start-up grants would be temporarily extended to 18 months, and the conditions of unemployment security for jobseekers would be eased due to the coronavirus pandemic. Jobseekers would not lose their unemployment benefit because of errors in using online services, failure to implement plans, or delays in studies.
29 Apr 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 47/2020 vpPassed
Facilitating remote meetings in municipalities
Municipalities and joint municipal authorities will be able to introduce electronic meetings and decision-making procedures more quickly and flexibly than before. The municipal executive will be able to decide on switching to remote meetings directly, without a separate decision by the council to amend the administrative regulations.
29 Apr 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 46/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Protecting businesses from coronavirus bankruptcies
Businesses will be temporarily protected from bankruptcy due to sudden payment difficulties caused by the coronavirus pandemic. A creditor will not be able to petition for a company's bankruptcy solely on the basis of an unpaid demand for payment made under threat of bankruptcy.
29 Apr 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 48/2020 vpPassed
More flexible agricultural and forestry procedures
Support conditions and project deadlines in agriculture, forestry, fisheries and reindeer husbandry will be made more flexible due to the coronavirus epidemic. In addition, meetings can be held remotely and the validity of shooting test certificates for hunting will be extended.
27 Apr 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 45/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Postponing meetings and remote participation
Companies, housing companies and associations would be able to postpone their spring meetings until the end of September 2020. In addition, meetings could be held remotely and through a proxy despite restrictions in their rules to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
27 Apr 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 33/2020 vpPassed
Lowering late payment interest on taxes
Late payment interest charged on tax payment arrangements and postponements will be temporarily reduced to 4 per cent. The change supports businesses and other taxpayers facing payment difficulties due to the coronavirus epidemic.
23 Apr 2020 · 5 votesClosest vote · 5 e §, Mietintö / Ville Vähämäki
31 jaa22 ei