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  1. HE 52/2025 vpPassed

    Improving criminal data exchange in Eurojust

    Information exchange between Finnish authorities and Eurojust, the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation, will be enhanced, especially regarding terrorist offences. At the same time, the term of office of the Assistant to the National Member of Finland will be made more flexible.

    25 Sep 2025 · passed without a vote
  2. HE 175/2024 vpPassed with amendments

    Linking water objectives to environmental permits

    Securing the good status of water bodies and the prohibition of deterioration will become directly statutory, binding conditions for granting environmental and water permits. At the same time, companies will be able to apply for a derogation from water objectives directly in connection with the permit application, speeding up the processing of projects.

    13 Dec 2024 · 10 votes
    99 jaa
    71 ei
  3. HE 53/2026 vpIn progress

    Enhancing European police data exchange

    Finnish law enforcement authorities will join the European automated police register data exchange system. The data can also be used more effectively to identify missing persons and unidentified deceased persons.

    3 Sep 2026 · no votes yet
  4. HE 28/2025 vpPassed with amendments

    Reforming extradition rules for offenders

    Finnish citizens or long-term residents of Finland will be able to be extradited more flexibly to another EU or Nordic country to serve a prison sentence or stand trial. Decisions on extradition will always be based on a court's case-by-case assessment.

    5 Jun 2025 · passed without a vote
  5. 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
  6. HE 213/2024 vpPassed with amendments

    Reforming consumer product and service safety

    Regulation on the safety of consumer products and consumer services will be reformed and separated into distinct acts. The reform will implement the EU General Product Safety Regulation and update the safety requirements for consumer services.

    3 Apr 2025 · passed without a vote
  7. HE 4/2025 vpPassed

    Import licences for cultural goods

    The Finnish Heritage Agency will start issuing import licences for valuable and old cultural goods imported into Finland from outside the EU. The reform aims to combat illicit trade in cultural goods.

    27 Mar 2025 · passed without a vote
  8. 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
  9. HE 182/2024 vpPassed with amendments

    Developing transport information systems and ticketing

    Information systems compliant with EU legislation will be introduced in Finland for electronic freight transport information and for data on recharging and refuelling points. At the same time, the interoperability of public transport tickets will be improved and access to transport register data clarified.

    25 Mar 2025 · passed without a vote
  10. HE 112/2022 vpPassed with amendments

    Extending healthcare rights for undocumented migrants

    Undocumented migrants and foreign nationals in a comparable situation will be guaranteed the right to necessary public healthcare services in addition to urgent care. Minors will be provided with the same healthcare services as children permanently resident in Finland.

    7 Dec 2022 · 2 votes
    79 jaa
    70 ei
  11. HE 183/2024 vpPassed

    Implementing the EU-Thailand framework agreement

    Finland would approve the framework agreement on comprehensive partnership and cooperation between the European Union and its member states and Thailand. The agreement will deepen and diversify political, economic and sectoral cooperation between the parties.

    7 Mar 2025 · passed without a vote
  12. 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
  13. HE 119/2024 vpPassed

    Introducing emissions trading for fuel distribution

    A new emissions trading system for the distribution of fossil fuels will be introduced in Finland, covering road transport, individual heating of buildings, industry and off-road machinery. Fuel distributors must purchase emission allowances for the fossil fuels they sell, which will raise fuel prices for end users.

    17 Dec 2024 · 5 votes
    154 jaa
    16 ei
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. HE 162/2024 vpPassed

    Status and tax exemption for ACTRIS

    ACTRIS ERIC, a European atmospheric research organisation based in Finland, will be granted independent legal status. At the same time, the organisation will be exempted from value added tax (VAT) and excise duties for its official research use.

    5 Dec 2024 · passed without a vote
  17. HE 82/2024 vpPassed

    Approval of the EU-Malaysia framework agreement

    Finland will approve a comprehensive partnership and cooperation agreement between the European Union and Malaysia. The agreement will deepen cooperation between the parties in areas such as the economy, security, human rights and environmental issues.

    13 Nov 2024 · passed without a vote
  18. HE 81/2024 vpPassed

    Taking foreign business prohibitions into account

    Business prohibitions imposed or business offences committed in another EEA country can in future be taken into account in Finland when considering a business prohibition against a person. Authorities will also begin exchanging information on valid business prohibitions with other EU and EEA countries.

    18 Oct 2024 · passed without a vote
  19. HE 205/2022 vpPassed with amendments

    Reforming the commercial fishing quota system

    Quota rights of commercial fishers will be made valid indefinitely, and herring trap net fishing will be transferred to shared quotas. The amendments will support the long-term operations of the fishing sector and strengthen the security of supply of domestic fish.

    15 Dec 2022 · 1 vote
    123 jaa
    31 ei
  20. HE 199/2022 vpPassed

    Reforming investment protection with Vietnam

    Finland will adopt the investment protection agreement between the European Union and Vietnam, which safeguards investments between the countries. The new agreement replaces the previous bilateral investment agreement between Finland and Vietnam.

    24 Nov 2022 · passed without a vote
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