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  1. HE 273/2018 vpPassed with amendments

    Restricting subsequent asylum applications and work

    Subsequent asylum applications and applicants' right to work will be restricted to prevent individuals who have received a negative decision from delaying their removal without grounds. At the same time, it will be made easier for foreigners who have already worked in Finland for a year to move to a new sector.

    14 Mar 2019 · 8 votes
    145 jaa
    33 ei
  2. 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
  3. HE 276/2022 vpLapsed

    Introducing administrative review for work permits

    Applicants will be able to request an administrative review free of charge directly from the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) for decisions concerning certain work-based residence permits and the EU Blue Card. The amendment will enable automated processing of applications and speed up the issuance of permit decisions.

    5 Apr 2023 · no votes
  4. HE 133/2022 vpLapsed

    Introduction of a digital identity card

    An official digital identity card functioning on a smartphone will be created for Finland, allowing individuals to prove their identity online and in face-to-face transactions. At the same time, electronic service tools will be introduced for foreign nationals and for individuals who do not use a smartphone.

    5 Apr 2023 · no votes
  5. HE 36/2020 vpPassed with amendments

    Facilitating foreign employment in critical sectors

    All third-country nationals legally residing in Finland will be granted the right to work in sectors critical to security of supply. Working in these roles will be permitted regardless of the type of existing permit until the end of 2020.

    14 Apr 2020 · 3 votes

    Closest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Riikka Purra

    30 jaa
    19 ei
  6. HE 234/2016 vpPassed with amendments

    Decentralising asylum appeals to administrative courts

    The processing of appeals against asylum decisions will be decentralised from the Helsinki Administrative Court to three other administrative courts as well. The change aims to speed up processing and clear court backlogs.

    16 Dec 2016 · passed without a vote
  7. HE 32/2016 vpPassed with amendments

    Speeding up asylum processes and appeals

    The processing of appeals concerning asylum decisions in the courts will be expedited by shortening appeal periods and designating the cases as urgent. At the same time, publicly funded legal aid for asylum seekers will be restricted and the granting of leave to appeal to the Supreme Administrative Court tightened.

    27 Jun 2016 · 5 votes
    106 jaa
    63 ei
  8. 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 vote
    127 jaa
    45 ei
  9. HE 242/2018 vpPassed with amendments

    Reforming police data protection rules

    Legislation on the processing of personal data by the police will be reformed to align with European Union data protection rules and the modern operating environment. The regulatory framework will be clarified by moving from separate registers to data processing based on purposes of use.

    3 May 2019 · passed without a vote
  10. HE 272/2018 vpPassed

    Loss of citizenship for serious offences

    A person may lose Finnish citizenship if they commit a serious offence involving treason, high treason or terrorism directed against Finland. Deprivation of citizenship applies only to persons who also hold the citizenship of another state.

    11 Apr 2019 · passed without a vote
  11. HE 253/2018 vpPassed with amendments

    State intervention in security-threatening property transactions

    The state will gain the means to monitor and, if necessary, block real estate transactions that could endanger Finland's national security. Buyers from outside the EU and the EEA will be required to obtain a permit to buy real estate in Finland.

    14 Mar 2019 · passed without a vote
  12. HE 162/2017 vpPassed

    Reimbursing municipalities for emergency social services

    The state will begin reimbursing municipalities for the costs of emergency aid provided to asylum seekers who are no longer covered by reception services. Kela will pay municipalities compensation for temporary accommodation, food and necessary medicines.

    11 Dec 2017 · 5 votes
    169 jaa
    14 ei
  13. HE 261/2020 vpPassed with amendments

    Strengthening anti-money laundering measures

    Regulations on combating money laundering and terrorist financing will be specified to bring them into line with an EU directive and international recommendations. Clarifications will be made to customer due diligence and monitoring obligations for operators in the financial sector and other reporting entities.

    20 Apr 2021 · passed without a vote
  14. HE 103/2020 vpPassed

    Tighter screening of foreign corporate acquisitions

    Screening of foreign corporate acquisitions will be stepped up in Finland, and the requirement for prior approval will be extended to security-sector enterprises as well. Authorities will be granted the power to impose conditions on acquisitions instead of outright bans.

    30 Sep 2020 · passed without a vote
  15. HE 96/2020 vpPassed with amendments

    Residence right applications for British citizens

    British citizens living in Finland and their family members must apply for a right of residence under the Brexit withdrawal agreement to continue living in the country. Based on the application, they will be issued a new residence permit card confirming their right to work and access social security.

    11 Sep 2020 · passed without a vote
  16. HE 32/2019 vpPassed with amendments

    Expanding electronic identification and authorisation

    A new electronic identification means will be created for foreign citizens to interact with public authorities, and the use of European identification means in Finnish services will be expanded. In addition, electronic mandates can also be registered at public authority service points without having personal online banking credentials.

    16 Dec 2019 · passed without a vote
  17. HE 224/2018 vpLapsed

    Reforming immigration data protection rules

    The processing of personal data on immigration will be consolidated into a single new act and aligned with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. At the same time, partial automation of decision-making will be enabled for the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri).

    18 Apr 2019 · no votes
  18. HE 68/2017 vpLapsed

    Reforming reimbursements for healthcare abroad

    Costs of health services received in EU and EEA countries and Switzerland will be reimbursed on the same basis as corresponding care in Finland. Reimbursing services other than primary healthcare will require a referral or an assessment of the need for care.

    18 Apr 2019 · no votes
  19. HE 282/2018 vpPassed

    Tightening dividend taxation on nominee shares

    Dividend taxation on nominee-registered shares would be tightened and supervision stepped up. The actual end-beneficiary information for dividends must always be reported to the Finnish Tax Administration for a reduced tax rate to be applied.

    26 Mar 2019 · 3 votes

    Closest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Timo Harakka 3

    94 jaa
    77 ei
  20. HE 19/2018 vpPassed with amendments

    Reforming population data processing and registration

    Population data legislation will be aligned with the EU General Data Protection Regulation, and the division of responsibilities between authorities will be clarified. Foreign nationals granted a residence permit will receive a personal identity code directly without a separate request.

    19 Dec 2018 · passed without a vote