Government bills218

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  1. 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
  2. HE 193/2022 vpPassed with amendments

    Enhancing authorities' operations abroad and assistance

    Finnish authorities will be able to act and support each other abroad independently based on Finland's own needs without a request from another state, for example in evacuation and crisis situations. At the same time, co-operation with key international partner countries will be facilitated and decision-making on urgent security threats accelerated.

    21 Dec 2022 · passed without a vote
  3. 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 votes

    Closest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Sebastian Tynkkynen 4

    129 jaa
    43 ei
  4. 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
  5. HE 225/2022 vpPassed with amendments

    Reporting platform sales to tax authorities

    Digital platforms will be required to report information to the Finnish Tax Administration on income earned by sellers and landlords operating on the platforms. The Finnish Tax Administration will automatically exchange this information with tax authorities in other EU member states to improve tax control.

    12 Dec 2022 · passed without a vote
  6. HE 165/2022 vpPassed with amendments

    Reforming agricultural support for the EU

    The agricultural support system will be reformed for the EU's 2023–2027 funding period by enacting new acts on direct payments to farmers, rural development compensations and the implementation of support. Previous complex payment entitlements will be abolished, aid applications will become fully electronic, and monitoring will transition to satellite tracking.

    12 Dec 2022 · passed without a vote
  7. 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
  8. HE 170/2022 vpPassed with amendments

    Introducing secure satellite positioning in Finland

    Finland will introduce the EU Galileo system's jam-resistant satellite positioning service for public authorities and companies critical to security of supply. At the same time, the information society fee levied on telecom operators will be increased to maintain a location data service for underground network infrastructure.

    1 Dec 2022 · passed without a vote
  9. HE 173/2021 vpPassed with amendments

    Introducing new EU border systems

    Finland will introduce the EU's new entry/exit and travel authorisation systems for crossing external borders. Visa-exempt travellers will be required to obtain an electronic advance authorisation, and biometric data will be registered for border crossers instead of stamping passports.

    1 Dec 2022 · passed without a vote
  10. HE 77/2022 vpPassed with amendments

    VAT exemption for Ukrainian refugee aid

    Relief goods and related services donated to people fleeing the war in Ukraine will be temporarily exempt from value added tax (VAT). The change mainly applies to procurement by organisations and donations by businesses.

    15 Sep 2022 · passed without a vote
  11. HE 290/2018 vpPassed

    Enabling regional gas markets

    Natural gas trade between Finland and the Baltic States would be facilitated by allowing the removal of transmission tariffs on the interconnector pipeline between the countries when the market opens. At the same time, regulation of distribution tariffs for electricity generation connected to high-voltage distribution networks would be enabled to improve competitive conditions.

    12 Feb 2019 · passed without a vote
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. HE 146/2018 vpPassed with amendments

    Stricter penalties for breaching entry bans

    Entering Finland in breach of an active entry ban can result in a prison sentence. Offences will move from police fine proceedings directly to court proceedings.

    3 Dec 2018 · 1 vote
    136 jaa
    29 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 208/2021 vpPassed with amendments

    Tighter footwear and clothing label supervision

    Supervision of material labelling on footwear and textile products will be enhanced under a new act. Companies may be issued an administrative penalty fee for missing or incorrect product labelling.

    9 Mar 2022 · passed without a vote
  20. HE 8/2022 vpPassed

    Extending VAT exemption for coronavirus supplies

    The value added tax (VAT) exemption for supplies used in the prevention, testing and treatment of coronavirus will be extended until the end of June 2022. The change will reduce the procurement costs of equipment needed to manage the pandemic.

    4 Mar 2022 · 1 vote

    Only vote · 38 c §, mietintö / Matias Marttinen

    93 jaa
    18 ei