Government bills9
- HE 55/2026 vpPassed
Linking military retirement age to life expectancy
The retirement ages for military posts in the Finnish Defence Forces will be linked to changes in life expectancy in line with the pension system. This will gradually lengthen military careers starting from 2030.
29 May 2026 · passed without a vote - HE 27/2023 vpPassed with amendments
Flexibility in pensions and grant cover
Viewing an earnings-related pension record online will replace posting a paper record for three years, and grant recipients will be able to adjust their pension cover during a grant period if their work situation changes. At the same time, employers' liability for disability pensions from short employment relationships will be eased.
24 Nov 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 16/2015 vpPassed with amendments
Raising retirement age and pension reform
The minimum age for an earnings-related pension will rise gradually from 63 to 65 years and will later be linked to life expectancy. The reform standardises pension accrual, replaces part-time pension with new pension types and extends working careers.
23 Dec 2015 · 6 votes157 jaa4 ei - HE 83/2019 vpPassed with amendments
Raising the age limit for extended unemployment benefits
The minimum age limit for additional days of unemployment security for persons born in 1961 and later will rise from 61 to 62 years. At the same time, the upper age limit for unemployment benefits and insurance contributions will be linked to the retirement age.
16 Dec 2019 · 1 voteOnly vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Mia Laiho
131 jaa26 ei - HE 40/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Border Guard retirement and EU cooperation
The retirement ages for posts in the Finnish Border Guard will be raised gradually in line with the pension reform. At the same time, provisions will be added to legislation on Finland's participation in the European Border and Coast Guard activities and return operations.
30 Jun 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 30/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Raising Finnish Defence Forces retirement ages
The retirement ages of Finnish Defence Forces personnel will be raised incrementally to correspond to the general increase in the retirement age. The change ensures that careers in office continue until the entitlement to a pension begins.
28 Jun 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 190/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Raising Bank of Finland retirement ages
The compulsory retirement age for officials of the Bank of Finland and the Financial Supervisory Authority will rise gradually to 70 years. At the same time, the retirement age of 60 years for officials who began their service before 1992 will be raised in stages.
2 Dec 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 160/2016 vpPassed
Raising church officials' retirement age
The retirement age for officeholders in the Evangelical Lutheran Church will be raised from 68 to 70 years. In addition, the right of appeal for unorganised officeholders will be clarified, and penalty interest will be extended to pay claims arising from an official employment relationship.
2 Dec 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 152/2015 vpPassed
Reforming athletes' pension and accident coverage
The upper age limit for the obligation to insure professional athletes will rise from 43 to 65 years, and the old-age pension age will be linked to the general earnings-related pension age. At the same time, overlapping sickness allowance and accident compensation for farmers will be curtailed.
17 Mar 2016 · passed without a vote