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- HE 76/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Establishing a continuous learning service centre
A new Service Centre for Continuous Learning and Employment will be established in Finland to align adult education with the needs of the labour market. The centre will anticipate workforce competence needs and fund supplementary education and training aimed at the working-age population.
24 Jun 2021 · 2 votes32 jaa22 ei - HE 159/2022 vpPassed
Early childhood education grants for non-residents
Municipalities can receive a special government grant to provide early childhood education and care for children seeking or receiving protection, and undocumented children. The funding will reimburse costs for children who do not have an official municipality of residence in Finland.
9 Nov 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 16/2023 vpPassed
Updating forestry support rules and applications
The act on forestry support is updated to correspond to the European Union's new regulation on de minimis aid. At the same time, it is confirmed that funding under the new incentive scheme can be applied for as of 1 March 2024.
30 Oct 2023 · passed without a vote - 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 - HE 89/2024 vpPassed
Expanding access to built environment data
Several central government authorities would be granted the right to retrieve confidential information required for performing their duties from the built environment information system. The change would ensure a smooth flow of information between authorities as the methods for delivering building data change.
12 Nov 2024 · passed without a vote - HE 179/2022 vpPassed
Setting unemployment insurance contributions for 2023
Employers' unemployment insurance contributions will rise slightly in 2023 to finance the new transition security scheme. Employees' unemployment insurance contributions will remain unchanged.
28 Oct 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 99/2021 vpPassed
Reforming the European stability mechanism
Finland will approve the amendments to the Treaty Establishing the European Stability Mechanism. The reform will establish a backstop facility for the Single Resolution Fund for banks within the stability mechanism and clarify the conditions for supporting euro area countries in an economic crisis.
12 Nov 2021 · 6 votes123 jaa41 ei - HE 157/2022 vpPassed
Stabilising funding for national art institutions
State funding for the Finnish National Gallery, the Finnish National Opera and Ballet, and the Finnish National Theatre will become statutory and be tied to increases in the cost level. The reform will increase the financial stability of the art institutions and facilitate long-term operational planning.
20 Oct 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 125/2022 vpPassed
Tax treaty between Finland and Albania
Finland and Albania will introduce a bilateral income tax treaty to eliminate double taxation between the two countries. The treaty will also enhance information exchange between tax authorities and prevent tax evasion.
20 Oct 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 79/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Raising aftercare age for unaccompanied minors
The upper age limit for support measures for young people who arrived in Finland as unaccompanied minors and have been granted a residence permit will rise from 21 to 25. The state will reimburse municipalities for the costs of young people's housing and support services up to the age of 25.
24 Jun 2020 · 1 vote45 jaa10 ei - HE 7/2023 vpPassed
Reforming covert intelligence gathering
The powers of the Finnish Border Guard concerning covert intelligence gathering will be reformed and aligned with the provisions of the Police Act and the Coercive Measures Act. Telecommunications surveillance permits will be granted directly in respect of a person, and covert intelligence gathering on information networks will be possible with a lower threshold.
12 Oct 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 6/2024 vpPassed
Easing EU Blue Card conditions
Conditions for the EU residence permit for highly educated individuals and specialists, known as the EU Blue Card, will be eased. The salary threshold required to obtain the permit will be lowered, and the movement of workers between EU Member States will be streamlined.
17 Apr 2024 · 3 votesClosest vote · Lakiehdotus 1, 9 §, mietintö /Hanna Räsänen
99 jaa82 ei - HE 132/2022 vpLapsed
Reforming personal identity codes
Foreign nationals will be able to obtain a Finnish personal identity code more easily and quickly than before, for example through electronic remote registration. In addition, new personal identity codes will no longer indicate gender, and personal identity codes may no longer be used alone to identify a person.
5 Apr 2023 · no votes - HE 14/2024 vpPassed
Revising the Finland–France tax treaty
Finland and France are revising their bilateral income tax treaty to eliminate double taxation and prevent tax evasion. The reform replaces an outdated treaty dating from 1970.
12 Apr 2024 · passed without a vote - HE 231/2016 vpPassed
Transferring students to general housing allowance
Students living in Finland will be transferred from the separate housing supplement to the general housing allowance. At the same time, the maximum acceptable housing costs under the general housing allowance will be reduced and frozen to achieve savings.
21 Dec 2016 · 9 votes118 jaa45 ei - HE 217/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming coercive measures in criminal investigations
Coercive measures used by the police and other authorities in criminal investigations will be clarified and made more effective. At the same time, the protection of fundamental rights for persons subjected to coercive measures and victims of crime will be improved.
16 Mar 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 95/2024 vpPassed
Extending price caps for Kela taxis
The maximum price regulation for taxi journeys reimbursed by Kela will be extended by two years until the end of 2026. Clients will continue to pay only the statutory co-payment for their treatment journeys.
18 Oct 2024 · passed without a vote - HE 31/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Closure of high-risk premises
Municipalities and Regional State Administrative Agencies will be able to completely close certain recreational and leisure premises to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. A closure decision can be made regardless of the scale of the activity or the number of participants.
28 Mar 2021 · 15 votes31 jaa14 ei - HE 182/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming voluntary military service for women
The Act on Voluntary Military Service for Women would be reformed and brought into line with the Constitution. At the same time, the period for voluntarily discontinuing service would be shortened to 30 days and the provisions harmonised with the Conscription Act.
11 Mar 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 184/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Transferring smoke alarm responsibility to building owners
Procurement and maintenance of smoke alarms in dwellings will be transferred from residents to building owners, such as housing companies. At the same time, the leadership of rescue operations, situational picture activities, and authorities' supervisory duties will be clarified.
8 Mar 2023 · passed without a vote