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Mats Löfström

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  1. HE 136/2020 vpPassed

    Taxing foreign companies managed from Finland

    Foreign companies managed from Finland will be taxed in Finland on their worldwide income in the same way as domestic companies. The reform prevents tax avoidance in situations where a company is registered abroad even though its management operates in Finland.

    Mats Löfström: Absent
    17 Dec 2020 · 1 vote

    Only vote · Mietintö / Markku Eestilän lausumaehdotus

    33 jaa
    22 ei
  2. HE 31/2020 vpPassed with amendments

    Establishing Defence Properties in Senate Group

    Management of central government defence real estate will be brought together under a new public enterprise, Defence Properties, which will operate as a subsidiary of Senate Properties. At the same time, the Construction Establishment of the Defence Administration will be abolished and its operations transferred to become part of the new Senate Group.

    Mats Löfström: Yes
    15 Dec 2020 · 2 votes
    32 jaa
    22 ei
  3. HE 132/2020 vpPassed with amendments

    Reforming performing arts funding

    The central government transfer system for the performing arts will be reformed and expanded to cover all forms of live performing arts in addition to theatres and orchestras. Operators will be able to qualify for funding either indefinitely or for a fixed term of three years.

    Mats Löfström: Absent
    8 Dec 2020 · 3 votes

    Closest vote · 1. lakiehdotus, 6 §, mietintö / Sanna Antikainen

    44 jaa
    11 ei
  4. HE 4/2023 vpPassed

    Implementing NATO's information security agreement

    Finland will accede to the information security agreement between NATO member states and implement the defence alliance's shared security regulations. At the same time, Finland's previous bilateral information security arrangements with NATO from the partnership era will be terminated.

    Mats Löfström: No vote recorded
    21 Jun 2023 · passed without a vote
  5. HE 143/2020 vpPassed

    Raising the VAT liability threshold

    The threshold for small businesses' value added tax (VAT) liability will rise from 10,000 euros to 15,000 euros. More small operators than before will not need to register for VAT or pay VAT.

    Mats Löfström: Absent
    27 Nov 2020 · 2 votes

    Closest vote · 149 a §, mietintö / Sari Essayah

    32 jaa
    17 ei
  6. HE 156/2020 vpPassed

    Raising unemployment insurance contributions for 2021

    Unemployment insurance contributions for 2021 will be raised for both employees and employers to secure the financing of unemployment security. At the same time, the inclusion of various bonuses and work-based dividends in the earnings subject to contributions will be clarified.

    Mats Löfström: No vote recorded
    19 Nov 2020 · passed without a vote
  7. HE 3/2023 vpPassed

    Correcting fees in summary civil cases

    A technical error in the Court Fees Act will be corrected so that the processing fee for certain summary civil cases does not inadvertently increase. The lower fee will be retained for cases decided on the basis of admission or that are discontinued.

    Mats Löfström: No vote recorded
    9 Jun 2023 · passed without a vote
  8. HE 190/2017 vpPassed with amendments

    Centralising uncontested debt collection

    The processing of uncontested debt collection and eviction cases will be centralised in nine district courts across the country. At the same time, businesses and professional debt collectors will be required to submit their applications electronically.

    Mats Löfström: Absent
    9 May 2018 · 1 vote

    Only vote · 10 luvun 17 a §, mietintö / Kymäläinen

    98 jaa
    67 ei
  9. HE 2/2023 vpPassed

    VAT exemption for NATO forces' purchases

    Purchases of goods and services as well as imports by the armed forces of other NATO countries participating in common defence activities in Finland will be exempt from value added tax (VAT). The exemption will be implemented under the same principles as in defence cooperation between EU member states.

    Mats Löfström: No vote recorded
    17 May 2023 · passed without a vote
  10. HE 311/2022 vpLapsed

    Transferring Finnvera's financial supervision

    Financial supervision of the state-owned specialised financing company Finnvera will be transferred from the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment to the Financial Supervisory Authority. The reform will strengthen the supervision of the state's increased financing and guarantee liabilities, taking into account Finnvera's special status in economic policy.

    Mats Löfström: No vote recorded
    5 Apr 2023 · no votes
  11. HE 297/2022 vpLapsed

    Raising the biofuel oil distribution obligation to 30 per cent

    The distribution obligation for biofuel oil will be raised gradually from 2026 so that it reaches 30 per cent in 2030. At the same time, biogas producers will be enabled to officially demonstrate the sustainability of their fuel for taxation purposes.

    Mats Löfström: No vote recorded
    5 Apr 2023 · no votes
  12. HE 294/2022 vpLapsed

    Longer residence permits for researchers

    Researchers and doctoral students arriving from outside the EU will be granted longer residence permits than before. A researcher pursuing a postgraduate degree will be able to receive a residence permit for up to five years at a time.

    Mats Löfström: No vote recorded
    5 Apr 2023 · no votes
  13. 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.

    Mats Löfström: No vote recorded
    5 Apr 2023 · no votes
  14. HE 273/2022 vpLapsed

    Increasing openness of criminal case documents

    Citizens and the media will have broader access to information on decisions taken by the police and prosecutors. The grounds in criminal case documents will become more public if disclosing the information is unlikely to cause harm or suffering to the parties involved.

    Mats Löfström: No vote recorded
    5 Apr 2023 · no votes
  15. HE 254/2022 vpLapsed

    Increasing transparency in election funding

    Oversight and disclosure requirements for election and political party funding will be tightened to enhance transparency. In addition, the minimum age for signing a European citizens' initiative will be lowered to 16, and the rules on candidate selection for parties will be made more flexible.

    Mats Löfström: No vote recorded
    5 Apr 2023 · no votes
  16. HE 243/2022 vpLapsed

    Enhancing cooperation on cyber threats

    Security authorities would be able to exchange necessary information and provide executive assistance to each other in serious cyberattacks and threat situations. In addition, telecommunications operators and other communications intermediaries would have the right to disclose information on information security breaches on their own initiative to Traficom (the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency).

    Mats Löfström: No vote recorded
    5 Apr 2023 · no votes
  17. 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.

    Mats Löfström: No vote recorded
    5 Apr 2023 · no votes
  18. HE 115/2022 vpLapsed

    Strengthening public procurement quality and sustainability

    Public procurement will place stronger emphasis than before on quality, environmental impacts and sustainability instead of merely price. Companies will be subject to mandatory exclusion from public tendering if an executive is convicted of an aggravated environmental offence.

    Mats Löfström: No vote recorded
    5 Apr 2023 · no votes
  19. HE 110/2022 vpLapsed

    Establishing a national Genome Centre

    A new expert authority, the Genome Centre, will be established in Finland to guide and support the use of human genomic data in healthcare and medical research. The centre will operate as an independent unit within THL (the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare) and provide national recommendations as well as general advice.

    Mats Löfström: No vote recorded
    5 Apr 2023 · no votes
  20. HE 109/2022 vpLapsed

    Stricter environmental requirements for power lines

    More detailed environmental conditions will be set in the expropriation permit procedure for the route selection and construction of major power lines and gas transmission pipelines. The ELY Centres (Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment) will begin supervising compliance with the environmental requirements that are set.

    Mats Löfström: No vote recorded
    5 Apr 2023 · no votes