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  1. 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
  2. HE 90/2022 vpPassed with amendments

    Streamlining fisheries control and sanctions

    Legislation on fisheries control and the sanctions system will be brought up to date in line with EU and national provisions. At the same time, the administrative burden on fisheries operators and authorities will be reduced.

    11 Oct 2022 · passed without a vote
  3. HE 150/2015 vpPassed

    Requiring energy certificates for more buildings

    Energy performance certificates will be required for a wider range of building types, such as indoor swimming pools, ice rinks, warehouses, and protected buildings. The amendment aligns Finnish legislation with the EU Energy Efficiency Directive.

    29 Mar 2016 · 1 vote
    120 jaa
    33 ei
  4. HE 32/2022 vpPassed with amendments

    Reforming fertiliser quality and supervision rules

    Fertiliser legislation will be reformed to align with EU regulation, which will particularly facilitate market access for recycled fertilisers. At the same time, supervision of fertilisers will be enhanced and binding limits will be set for the use of phosphorus.

    5 Jul 2022 · passed without a vote
  5. HE 82/2022 vpPassed

    Temporary cut in agricultural property tax

    Agricultural operators will receive temporary support towards their 2022 property tax to ease the rise in production costs. The support will be granted on application as a property tax reduction or a tax refund.

    1 Jul 2022 · 4 votes

    Closest vote · Lausumaehdotus 3, mietintö / Jani Mäkelä

    88 jaa
    68 ei
  6. HE 60/2022 vpPassed with amendments

    Improving conditions for variable-hours workers

    The employment terms of employees working variable hours and on short-term contracts will become more predictable and clearer than at present. Employers will have to provide a more comprehensive written statement on the terms of employment and regularly review actual hours worked under zero-hour and other variable contracts.

    1 Jul 2022 · passed without a vote
  7. HE 79/2022 vpPassed

    Export licensing authority for crises

    The Ministry for Foreign Affairs would process export licences when the EU imposes exceptional export restrictions in crisis situations. Finnish Customs will supervise the export of goods subject to restrictions.

    28 Jun 2022 · passed without a vote
  8. HE 71/2022 vpPassed

    Reforming expropriation notification and consultation

    Notifications in expropriation permit procedures will be moved from municipal notice boards to official websites. At the same time, the opportunity for members of the public to express their views on expropriation projects will be clarified.

    23 Jun 2022 · passed without a vote
  9. HE 42/2022 vpPassed

    Securing social security for European prosecutors

    The pension and social security of European Public Prosecutor's Office prosecutors working in Finland will be brought to the same level as domestic prosecutors. The salary paid by the office will accrue Finnish social security and pension rights through a calculated insurance salary.

    10 Jun 2022 · passed without a vote
  10. HE 44/2022 vpPassed

    Postponing biomass fuel sustainability criteria

    Installations using biomass fuels and bioliquids will not yet need to demonstrate the sustainability of their fuels in 2022 to count them as zero-rated emissions in emissions trading. Application of the requirement will be postponed to the start of 2023.

    9 Jun 2022 · passed without a vote
  11. HE 66/2022 vpPassed

    Tax exemptions for EU defence cooperation

    The armed forces of other EU member states will be exempt from value added tax (VAT) and excise duty when participating in EU defence activities in Finland or purchasing goods here. Corresponding tax benefits will also apply to the Finnish Defence Forces when taking part in joint actions in other EU member states.

    8 Jun 2022 · passed without a vote
  12. HE 40/2022 vpPassed

    Coordinating social security with the UK

    An act will be passed in Finland on the application of the social security provisions of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the EU and the United Kingdom. Under the act, the same national practices will apply to the social security of persons moving between the countries as apply between EU countries.

    18 May 2022 · passed without a vote
  13. HE 21/2022 vpPassed with amendments

    Streamlining cross-border family matters

    Family law decisions issued in another EU country, such as divorce and custody rulings, could be enforced directly in Finland without a separate declaration of enforceability. In addition, the enforcement of return decisions and interim measures in international child abduction cases would be expedited.

    13 May 2022 · passed without a vote
  14. HE 238/2021 vpPassed with amendments

    Easing corporate restructuring and debt adjustment

    A new early restructuring procedure will be established for businesses, and access to debt adjustment will be facilitated for indebted individuals and entrepreneurs. The reform will speed up debt relief and a fresh start for operators facing financial difficulties.

    13 May 2022 · 1 vote

    Only vote · Lausumaehdotus , mietintö / Peter Östman

    88 jaa
    66 ei
  15. HE 109/2021 vpPassed with amendments

    Shortening retention periods for payment defaults

    An entry of a payment default will be removed from credit records within one month of the debt being paid in full. In addition, a new entry will no longer extend the retention period of earlier payment defaults.

    27 Apr 2022 · 2 votes

    Closest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Mari Rantanen

    93 jaa
    55 ei
  16. HE 25/2022 vpPassed

    Opening EU–Ukraine air transport

    Finland approves the agreement on a common aviation area between the European Union and Ukraine. The agreement opens aviation markets and harmonises air transport rules.

    19 Apr 2022 · passed without a vote
  17. HE 24/2022 vpPassed

    Enacting the EU-Qatar aviation agreement

    Finland will approve the air transport agreement between the EU and Qatar. The agreement will open aviation markets between the countries and harmonise aviation rules.

    19 Apr 2022 · passed without a vote
  18. HE 23/2022 vpPassed

    Opening the aviation market with Armenia

    Finland brings into force an air transport agreement between the EU and Armenia that creates a common aviation area. The agreement will allow the operation and opening of air services between the parties on equal terms.

    19 Apr 2022 · passed without a vote
  19. HE 6/2022 vpPassed

    Strengthening investment protection with Singapore

    Finland will bring into force the Investment Protection Agreement between the European Union and Singapore. The agreement protects investments between the countries and establishes a new two-tier court system for dispute settlement.

    19 Apr 2022 · passed without a vote
  20. HE 4/2022 vpPassed with amendments

    Harmonising VAT on educational services

    The exemption of educational services from value added tax (VAT) will be tied clearly to Finnish legislation. As a result, foreign fee-charging degree programmes sold in Finland will become subject to VAT in the same way as equivalent domestic education.

    1 Apr 2022 · passed without a vote
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