Government bills218
- HE 68/2017 vpLapsed
Reforming reimbursements for healthcare abroad
Costs of health services received in EU and EEA countries and Switzerland will be reimbursed on the same basis as corresponding care in Finland. Reimbursing services other than primary healthcare will require a referral or an assessment of the need for care.
18 Apr 2019 · no votes - HE 201/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming and streamlining trade mark protection
The procedures for applying for, protecting and revoking trade marks will be reformed to make them more flexible and clearer. Trade marks will also be registerable as a mere sound file, for example, without any requirement for a graphical representation.
11 Apr 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 308/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Improving international tax dispute resolution
A new procedure will be established in Finland to resolve double taxation disputes between states at the request of a taxpayer. If the states fail to reach an agreement within a specified time limit, the matter will be referred to an independent arbitration panel for resolution.
8 Apr 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 245/2018 vpPassed
Organising port service supervision and complaints
Traficom (the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency) will begin handling complaints relating to the application of EU port services regulation. The agency will be granted the right to obtain necessary information from port operators and to impose sanctions for breaches of the rules.
8 Apr 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 231/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Stricter penalties for EU fraud
The Criminal Code will be tightened to combat fraud and misconduct directed against European Union funds. Companies can be subject to penalties for value added tax (VAT) fraud and EU fraud, and aggravated misuse of subsidies will be made punishable by imprisonment.
14 Mar 2019 · 2 votesClosest vote · 1. lakiehdotus, 8 b §, mietintö / Ville Tavio
168 jaa15 ei - HE 321/2018 vpPassed
Safeguarding residence rights for British citizens
The right of residence and employment of British citizens and their family members living in Finland will be safeguarded until the end of 2020 in the event of a no-deal Brexit. They will not immediately need to apply for a separate residence permit, and their entitlement to social security will continue without interruption.
11 Mar 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 265/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Updating aviation emissions trading rules
Aviation emissions trading will continue to be restricted to flights within the European Economic Area until the end of 2023. The number of free emission allowances allocated to airlines will begin to be reduced annually from 2021 onwards.
7 Mar 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 228/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Updating emissions trading rules for 2021–2030
Finland's emissions trading rules will be updated for the EU's new emissions trading period 2021–2030. Allocation procedures for emission allowances will be streamlined and authority duties transferred to the Energy Authority.
27 Feb 2019 · 4 votesClosest vote · Mietintö / Lauri Ihalainen, lausumaehdotus 1
109 jaa59 ei - HE 114/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Restricting cultivation of genetically modified crops
Finland will be able to prohibit or restrict the cultivation of genetically modified crops in its territory, even if a crop has EU-level approval. Decisions on cultivation bans will be made by the Government.
27 Feb 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 288/2018 vpPassed
Informing passengers about animal diseases
Passenger transport and postal operators will be required to provide passengers with information on serious animal diseases and movement restrictions relating to them. At the same time, Finnish Customs will be granted the right to carry out animal disease control inspections independently as executive assistance.
22 Feb 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 292/2018 vpPassed
Supervision of online store geoblocking
The Consumer Ombudsman will be tasked with supervising that online stores and service providers do not impose unjustified purchase or territorial restrictions on consumers based on place of residence or nationality. At the same time, authorities in EU countries will be enabled to bring actions for an injunction against rule-breakers operating in Finland.
21 Feb 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 285/2018 vpPassed
Clarifying recognition of professional qualifications
The European Professional Card will be deemed granted automatically if the required aptitude test is not organised within the deadline. In addition, individuals who received a conditional decision under the previous act will be enabled to obtain final qualification for the police.
21 Feb 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 283/2018 vpPassed
Reforming VAT collection on digital services
The collection procedure and sanctions for value added tax (VAT) on electronic services, telecommunications services and broadcasting services will be harmonised with other self-assessed taxes. Supervision and tax collection by the Finnish Tax Administration will be automated to align with the general taxation procedure.
18 Feb 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 318/2018 vpPassed
Data flow contact point at Traficom
Traficom (the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency) will become Finland's single point of contact in EU matters concerning the free flow of non-personal data. The agency will forward requests for information received from authorities in other EU countries to the appropriate Finnish authorities and share information on data location restrictions.
13 Feb 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 270/2018 vpPassed
Deepening cooperation between the EU and Armenia
Finland will approve an extensive partnership agreement between the European Union and Armenia. The new agreement will strengthen political and economic cooperation between the parties.
13 Feb 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 301/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Stricter tobacco packaging security and traceability
Retail packaging of tobacco products will carry mandatory traceability codes and security features to combat illicit trade. Authorities will be granted the power to intervene in situations where the authenticity of packaging security features is compromised.
1 Feb 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 117/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Tightening emission limits for air pollutants
Binding targets will be set for Finland to reduce air pollutants and fine particulate matter in 2020–2029 and from 2030 onwards. A national programme will be drawn up to reduce emissions, and ecological monitoring of air pollutants will be expanded.
9 Jan 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 190/2018 vpPassed
Clarifying international couples' property regimes
Finland will introduce common EU rules on which country's law and courts apply to the property of international couples and its division. At the same time, the recognition and enforcement in Finland of decisions on matrimonial property and the property consequences of registered partnerships issued in another state will be made easier.
21 Dec 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 218/2018 vpPassed
Reforming controlled foreign company legislation
Amendments required by an EU directive will be made to legislation on the taxation of controlled foreign companies to prevent tax avoidance. The rules concern situations where income is shifted to companies or other entities established in low-tax jurisdictions.
20 Dec 2018 · 6 votesClosest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Timo Harakka 3
97 jaa84 ei - HE 152/2018 vpPassed
Facilitating higher education and continuous learning
The flexibility of higher education studies and opportunities for continuous learning will be increased to meet the needs of working life. Student admissions and internal transfers within higher education institutions will also be made easier.
20 Dec 2018 · 5 votesClosest vote · 2. lakiehdotus, 28 a §, mietintö / Sami Savio
164 jaa16 ei