Government bills86
- HE 81/2023 vpPassed
Conformity assessment system for batteries
Finland will introduce rules supplementing the new EU Batteries Regulation on inspection activities for batteries and accumulators. The Ministry of the Environment will begin approving and supervising official conformity assessment bodies that inspect the safety and sustainability of batteries.
15 Dec 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 52/2023 vpPassed
Customs oversight of carbon border adjustment
Finland will introduce the reporting obligations of the first phase of the EU's carbon border adjustment mechanism. Finnish Customs will supervise the reporting of emissions for imported products and may impose penalty fees for deficient reporting.
15 Dec 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 50/2023 vpPassed
Assigning data intermediation supervision to Traficom
Traficom (the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency) will begin supervising data intermediation services and data sharing for the public benefit in Finland. The agency will be able to issue reprimands and impose financial penalty payments on operators that violate the rules.
12 Dec 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 45/2023 vpPassed
Funding the Financial Stability Authority
The maximum amount of administrative fees collected from banks and investment firms to fund the operations of the Financial Stability Authority would be increased to cover the authority's new security of supply duties. At the same time, depositors would be guaranteed the right to request a free administrative review of automated deposit guarantee compensation decisions.
11 Dec 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 59/2023 vpPassed
Reforming student healthcare fees and funding
Higher education students from another EU or EEA country, Switzerland or the United Kingdom will be exempt from the student healthcare fee, and the costs of their treatment will be billed to their home country. At the same time, the due dates of the healthcare fee for all higher education students will be postponed so that Kela has time to provide advance information about the fee.
1 Dec 2023 · 1 voteOnly vote · Käsittelyn pohja, valiokunnan ehdotus / Laura Meriluoto
85 jaa68 ei - HE 24/2023 vpPassed
Compiling railway station accessibility data
Accessibility data for railway stations across Finland will be compiled into a single service, making it easier for passengers to find information about station accessibility and services. At the same time, several municipalities will be incorporated into wider regional public transport areas.
29 Nov 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 247/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming data protection for biobanks
The processing of personal data by biobanks will be brought into line with the requirements of the EU General Data Protection Regulation. Consent will still be required to provide a sample, but the processing of data in a biobank will be based on the public interest.
14 Mar 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 278/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Introducing blockchain technology in financial markets
The use of distributed ledger technology, or blockchain technology, will be enabled in securities trading and settlement in the financial markets under the EU pilot regime. The Financial Supervisory Authority will grant the necessary specific permissions for the activities and supervise the systems.
3 Mar 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 317/2022 vpPassed
Reporting obligation for cross-border payments
Banks and other payment service providers will be required to report information on cross-border payments to the Finnish Tax Administration. The reform will combat value added tax (VAT) fraud related in particular to international e-commerce.
23 Feb 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 296/2022 vpPassed
Securing gas supply with Estonia
Finland and Estonia will agree on mutual assistance in severe disruptions to the supply of natural gas. The arrangement would secure the supply of gas primarily for households and critical public services in emergency situations in return for full compensation.
23 Feb 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 212/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Introducing central counterparty resolution rules
EU regulation on the recovery and resolution of central counterparties clearing financial market transactions would be incorporated into Finnish law. The reform would ensure financial market stability during disruptions and prevent the need to bail out operators using taxpayers' money.
8 Feb 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 261/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming drone traffic and obstacle permits
Rules will be created in Finland for airspaces designated for unmanned aircraft, or drones, where operations require digital support services. At the same time, applying for flight obstacle permits for tall structures will be transferred entirely to Traficom (the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency) for processing.
2 Feb 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 195/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Strengthening toy and appliance market surveillance
The powers of the authorities to monitor the safety of toys, machinery and appliances will be strengthened, particularly in e-commerce. At the same time, more specific penalties will be laid down for violations of product safety rules.
27 Jan 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 232/2022 vpPassed
Strengthening gas storage and security of supply
A temporary additional natural gas storage obligation will be introduced in Finland for the years 2022–2025 to ensure security of supply in an exceptional market situation. At the same time, the scope of customers protected in a gas shortage will be expanded from households to also cover critical public services and the food industry.
17 Jan 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 316/2022 vpPassed
Transfer of research ethics committees
Legislation on medical research will be updated to align with the health and social services reform, transferring the duties of hospital districts to wellbeing services counties and the HUS Group. At the same time, the fees charged for statements by regional research ethics committees will be clarified.
21 Dec 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 241/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Enhancing removal of terrorist online content
The police may order terrorist content spreading online to be removed quickly from hosting services. Administrative penalty fees can be imposed on online service providers that fail to meet their obligations.
21 Dec 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 106/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Expanding EU criminal record exchange
Finland will introduce a shared EU information system to identify previous criminal convictions of third-country nationals in member states. Authorities will receive information on convictions handed down in other EU countries considerably faster than before.
21 Dec 2022 · 4 votesClosest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Sebastian Tynkkynen 4
129 jaa43 ei - HE 134/2022 vpPassed
Distributing Brexit support to Finnish businesses
Finland will deploy the EU's Brexit Adjustment Reserve to support businesses adversely affected by the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the EU. Aid will be granted as business development aid through the ELY Centres (Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment).
20 Dec 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 164/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming agricultural and reindeer structural support
Applications for structural support for agriculture and reindeer husbandry will become mainly electronic, and projects can be started at the applicant's own risk immediately after submitting an application. Young farmers will be made eligible for a state guarantee in connection with start-up aid, and basic drainage projects for agricultural land will be incorporated into agricultural investment aid.
16 Dec 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 89/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming animal by-product use and supervision
The combustion of meat and bone meal for energy will become easier, and feeding food waste to wild animals will be prohibited to prevent animal disease risks. At the same time, burying animal by-products will be restricted and non-compliance with supervision will be tackled through new administrative penalty payments.
5 Dec 2022 · passed without a vote