Government bills312
- HE 37/2025 vpPassed
Tightening sustainability requirements for renewable fuels
Sustainability requirements for renewable fuels would be tightened and extended to cover smaller heating and power plants than before, as well as electricity-based renewable fuels. An increasing number of energy producers would have to verify the sustainability of their fuels and report on them to the authorities.
19 Jun 2025 · 4 votesClosest vote · Proposed statement 2
101 jaa84 ei - HE 30/2025 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming exchange supervision and trading rules
The granting of stock exchange licences and confirmation of exchange rules would be transferred from the Ministry of Finance to the Financial Supervisory Authority. At the same time, rules on the transparency and supervision of securities trading would be updated in line with EU legislation.
19 Jun 2025 · passed without a vote - HE 27/2025 vpPassed with amendments
Extending cybersecurity requirements to critical entities
All organisations identified as critical to the functioning of society will be placed under an obligation to manage cybersecurity risks and report significant information security incidents. The obligations will apply to these entities regardless of their size.
19 Jun 2025 · passed without a vote - HE 45/2024 vpPassed
Tax liability for online alcohol buyers
A person ordering alcohol or other taxable products from a foreign online shop could be ordered to pay Finnish excise duty if the seller fails to meet their obligations. Shipments must also be accompanied by an identifier issued by the Finnish Tax Administration.
14 Jun 2024 · passed without a vote - HE 83/2026 vpIn progress
Regulating short-term rentals and energy efficiency
An annual limit of 90 days will be set for the short-term rental of an unoccupied home in local detailed plan areas, exceeding which will require a building permit. At the same time, provisions on zero-emission buildings and energy efficiency in line with EU directives will be added to the act.
3 Sep 2026 · no votes yet - HE 205/2024 vpPassed with amendments
Strengthening the protection of critical infrastructure
The resilience of services and infrastructure vital to society will be strengthened under a new general act. At the same time, mandatory personnel security clearances will be introduced for certain employees in ports handling international traffic.
23 May 2025 · passed without a vote - HE 24/2025 vpPassed
Clarifying emissions trading and technical amendments
The Emissions Trading Act will be updated to align more closely with EU legislation, and technical errors identified in the act will be corrected. At the same time, the rules on when installations burning large amounts of biomass must be covered by emissions trading will be clarified.
22 May 2025 · passed without a vote - HE 208/2024 vpPassed with amendments
Regulating non-performing loan purchasers and servicers
New operating rules and supervision by the Financial Supervisory Authority will be introduced for purchasers and servicers of banks' non-performing loans. At the same time, consumer protection will be strengthened by requiring creditors to offer reasonable payment arrangements before enforcement action.
10 Apr 2025 · passed without a vote - HE 197/2024 vpPassed with amendments
Combined electricity billing and demand response
Electricity buyers will be able to receive electricity supply and distribution on a single bill if the electricity supplier offers this option. In addition, flexible remote control of consumers' electrical equipment will be made easier and consumer protection in electricity contracts will be strengthened.
7 Apr 2025 · passed without a vote - HE 202/2024 vpPassed
Stricter penalties for sanctions violations
Violating international sanctions will become punishable more severely than before. Companies can be imposed corporate fines of up to tens of millions of euros, and aggravated offences will carry up to five years of imprisonment.
27 Mar 2025 · passed without a vote - HE 135/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Municipal reimbursement for Ukrainian integration services
The state will start paying compensation to municipalities and wellbeing services counties for integration services for people fleeing the war in Ukraine once they obtain a municipality of residence in Finland. At the same time, reception centre services will end within a reasonable time as the person transitions to municipal services.
1 Dec 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 215/2024 vpPassed
Introducing instant payments and enhancing supervision
The obligation of banks and payment service providers to offer round-the-clock instant payments will be supplemented by providing for the supervision of breaches and sanctions. At the same time, the obligations of incorporated law firms regarding the prevention of money laundering will be clarified.
6 Mar 2025 · passed without a vote - HE 199/2024 vpPassed
Automatic extension of temporary protection permits
Residence permits and residence permit cards for recipients of temporary protection will remain valid automatically without a separate application for an extension for as long as the protection decision remains in force. The three-year maximum duration of protection will be removed, but permits will remain temporary in nature.
27 Feb 2025 · 3 votesClosest vote · Proposed statement
101 jaa74 ei - HE 155/2024 vpPassed with amendments
Centralising corporate data in EU portal
Finnish companies and financial sector entities will be required to submit their financial and sustainability information to national collection bodies, which will forward it to an EU-wide single access point. The change will improve free access to and the comparability of company data for investors across Europe.
13 Dec 2024 · passed without a vote - HE 139/2024 vpPassed with amendments
Speeding up law enforcement information exchange
Information exchange between the Finnish police, Finnish Customs and the Finnish Border Guard and authorities in other EU countries will be harmonised and expedited. The authorities will gain access to a centralised system and stricter time limits for the disclosure of criminal information.
12 Dec 2024 · passed without a vote - HE 170/2024 vpPassed with amendments
Publishing data centre locations
Large data centres will be required to publish information on the region where they are located on their websites. At the same time, the Energy Authority will receive the right to supervise and inspect data centres.
11 Dec 2024 · passed without a vote - HE 98/2024 vpPassed with amendments
Clarifying minimum taxation for large groups
Calculation and procedural rules concerning the minimum taxation of large groups will be specified. The amendments will align Finnish legislation with international guidance and tax models.
9 Dec 2024 · passed without a vote - HE 156/2024 vpPassed with amendments
Clarifying minimum tax rules for shipping
A technical correction would be made to the shipping rules on the minimum taxation of large groups. The tax treatment of rental income from vessels would be aligned with the EU directive in situations where a vessel is chartered within the same group.
5 Dec 2024 · passed without a vote - HE 92/2024 vpPassed with amendments
Streamlining bank resolution and deposit protection
Bank resolution obligations will be eased in situations where a failing institution would be wound up in ordinary bankruptcy or liquidation proceedings. In addition, the authority will be able to transfer customer advisory and support tasks to an external service provider in congested crisis situations.
6 Nov 2024 · passed without a vote - HE 76/2024 vpPassed with amendments
Raising accounting size thresholds for businesses
The monetary size thresholds for company categories in accounting will be raised by 25 per cent due to inflation. The change will reduce the administrative burden on companies and ease their reporting obligations.
25 Oct 2024 · passed without a vote