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- HE 106/2016 vpPassed
Social security agreement with South Korea
Finland and South Korea will introduce a bilateral social security agreement. The agreement prevents double insurance contributions for employees and companies and safeguards the cross-border payment of earnings-related pensions.
27 Sep 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 86/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Improving family carers' fees and leave
The minimum fee and statutory leave for family carers will be increased, and they will begin to be offered regular health checks. At the same time, the maximum number of clients cared for in a family home will be raised to six.
27 Jun 2016 · 2 votesClosest vote · Voimaantulosäännös 3 momentti, mietintö / Anneli Kiljunen
104 jaa51 ei - 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 votes106 jaa63 ei - 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 vote127 jaa45 ei - HE 89/2016 vpPassed
Higher government transfers for informal care
The state will increase central government transfers to municipalities for basic public services from July 2016. The additional funding will fully cover the costs incurred by municipalities from the reforms to informal care and family care.
23 Jun 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 65/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Stricter sanctions for securities market abuse
Rules and penalties concerning insider trading and market manipulation are tightened to comply with EU regulations. The Financial Supervisory Authority is granted broader supervisory powers, and administrative fines imposed for abuses will be increased substantially.
23 Jun 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 220/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Harmonising appeal procedures in agriculture and forestry
The administrative branch of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry will adopt a procedure under which appeals to the Supreme Administrative Court will always require leave to appeal. At the same time, official public notices and service of documents will primarily move to websites.
22 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 199/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Banning unfair food trading practices
Unfair trading practices that weaken producers and small sellers, such as long payment terms and short-notice cancellations of orders, will be prohibited in the food supply chain. Compliance with the prohibitions will be supervised by the Food Market Ombudsman, and penalty payments may be imposed for infringements.
22 Dec 2020 · 1 voteOnly vote · 1. lakiehdotus, 6 §, mietintö / Markku Eestilä
38 jaa13 ei - HE 227/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Supplementing the 2021 budget
A supplementary proposal to the 2021 central government budget (HE 146/2020 vp), comprising adjustments made subsequently by the Government to the budget proposal. It is considered together with the main budget proposal.
21 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 200/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming feed control and feed safety
A new Feed Act will be enacted in Finland to improve the safety and supervision of animal feed. At the same time, authorities will be given new means to intervene in non-compliant online trade and the shadow economy.
21 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 184/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Launching the EPPO in Finland
Finland will participate in the activities of the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) to combat financial crime and fraud affecting EU funds. The necessary legislative amendments will be made to national legislation to organise the powers of European prosecutors and inter-agency cooperation.
21 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 175/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming animal disease control and surveillance
Finland's animal disease legislation will be reformed to correspond to the European Union's Animal Health Law. The reform updates the categorisation of animal diseases, while retaining existing disease control measures and compensation schemes.
21 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 173/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Extending compulsory education to 18
Compulsory education will be extended until the age of 18, and upper secondary studies will become free of charge for students. At the same time, transitional education between basic education and upper secondary education will be merged into a new preparatory education programme.
21 Dec 2020 · 14 votes31 jaa24 ei - HE 98/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming communications services and media regulation
Consumer protection for telephone and internet subscriptions will be improved, and separate pricing for calls to corporate numbers will be abolished. At the same time, new obligations will be placed on video services and streaming platforms to protect minors and provide European content.
21 Dec 2020 · 9 votesClosest vote · 1. lakiehdotus, 25 §, mietintö / Jani Mäkelä
40 jaa14 ei - HE 230/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Harmonising health and social services preparedness
Preparedness for disruptive situations and emergency conditions in health and social services will be harmonised across the country. University hospital districts and municipalities will be required to maintain an up-to-date situational picture and draw up joint preparedness plans.
18 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 202/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Digitalising transport services and coronavirus preparedness
The provision of mobility and travel information services will be transferred to a state-owned company, and regulatory flexibility will be added to the transport sector. At the same time, temporary measures will be introduced to the act to prevent the harms of the coronavirus pandemic.
18 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 177/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming vehicle approval and supervision rules
A new Vehicles Act will be enacted in Finland to align national legislation with EU vehicle regulations. At the same time, market surveillance of vehicles will be enhanced by introducing a new administrative penalty payment.
18 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 235/2020 vpPassed
Stricter control of explosives precursors
A more rigorous permit process and background check will be required to purchase and possess chemicals suitable for making explosives, such as concentrated sulphuric acid. The obligations of businesses and online marketplaces selling chemicals to verify customer details and report suspicious purchases will be increased.
17 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 234/2020 vpPassed
Extending the temporary interest rate cap
The interest rate on unsecured credit granted to consumers will continue to be capped at a maximum of 10 per cent, and direct marketing of credit will remain prohibited. The regulation aims to protect consumers who have faced financial difficulties due to the coronavirus pandemic and prevent debt problems.
17 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 233/2020 vpPassed
Extra time to pay debts
Companies will temporarily receive additional time to pay their debts before a creditor can petition for their bankruptcy based on failure to comply with a demand for payment. The payment period will be extended from the usual one week to 30 days.
17 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote