Government bills12
- HE 179/2024 vpPassed with amendments
Protected periods for work-based residence permits
People living in Finland on a work-based residence permit will have a protected period of three or six months to find a new job if they become unemployed, before the permit can be cancelled. In addition, employers will be obliged to notify the authorities of the termination of employment, and workers will also be permitted to work in labour shortage sectors.
11 Apr 2025 · 3 votes95 jaa74 ei - HE 37/2024 vpPassed with amendments
Streamlining employment services and job search
The transfer of employment services from the state to municipalities will be facilitated by clarifying rules on staff transfers, contracts, and IT systems. At the same time, meeting obligations will be eased for jobseekers who will soon find employment or enter military or non-military service.
14 Jun 2024 · 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 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.
5 Apr 2023 · no votes - HE 112/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Civilian crisis management recruitment and leave
The statutory right to leave of absence for public sector employees participating in civilian crisis management will be limited to a maximum of three years over a five-year period. At the same time, certain posts can be reserved exclusively for first-time applicants in order to broaden the pool of experts.
19 Apr 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 122/2021 vpPassed
Faster entry for specialists and startups
A new long-term D visa will be introduced in Finland for specialists, startup entrepreneurs and their family members. The visa will enable them to travel to Finland and start work immediately after being granted a residence permit, without waiting for the residence permit card to arrive.
14 Dec 2021 · 2 votesClosest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Mauri Peltokangas 2
117 jaa30 ei - HE 259/2020 vpPassed
Strengthening the role of occupational physiotherapists
Physiotherapists qualified in occupational health care will be defined as occupational health care professionals rather than experts. The reform will strengthen multiprofessional cooperation and the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders in workplaces.
31 May 2021 · 2 votesClosest vote · 3 §, mietintö / Mia Laiho
32 jaa23 ei - HE 264/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming average adjustment and insurance disputes
The activities and regulation of the average adjuster, who prepares adjustment statements for maritime losses and marine insurance claims, are updated. In insurance disputes concerning ordinary pleasure craft, an adjustment statement from an average adjuster will no longer be required before bringing the matter before a court.
19 May 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 213/2020 vpPassed
Clarifying insurance physician opinions
More detailed requirements will be set for assessments by medical advisers at insurance institutions and Kela (the Social Insurance Institution) so that the medical grounds for benefit decisions are easier for applicants to understand. In occupational accident cases, compensation may be granted without a separate medical assessment if the claim is approved in full.
24 Feb 2021 · 2 votesClosest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Kaisa Juuso
32 jaa23 ei - HE 38/2019 vpPassed
Vaasa emergency care and court opinions
A comprehensive 24-hour emergency care unit will be established at Vaasa Central Hospital, strengthening services for the region and especially for Swedish-speaking residents. In addition, university hospital districts will be required to provide independent medical expert opinions to the courts.
26 Nov 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 91/2018 vpPassed
Streamlining reimbursement decisions for biosimilars
The director of the Pharmaceuticals Pricing Board will be able to decide on the reimbursement status and wholesale price of biosimilar medicines without consideration at a board meeting. At the same time, the composition requirements for the board's expert group will be amended.
21 Nov 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 60/2015 vpPassed with amendments
Transferring STUK expert services to a company
The international expert service activities of the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK) will be transferred to a new state-owned limited company. The change will boost the export of Finnish radiation and nuclear safety expertise worldwide.
25 Nov 2015 · passed without a vote