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  1. HE 54/2026 vpPassed

    Introducing a citizenship test

    Obtaining Finnish citizenship will require knowledge of the functioning and basic principles of Finnish society. The required knowledge will be demonstrated through a passed citizenship test or certain studies completed in Finland.

    12 Jun 2026 · 1 vote
    153 jaa
    21 ei
  2. HE 78/2025 vpPassed

    Deepening EU-Chile cooperation

    Finland approves the Advanced Framework Agreement between the European Union and Chile, which replaces the previous cooperation agreement that is more than 20 years old. The reform deepens political cooperation between the parties and promotes trade and investment.

    6 Nov 2025 · passed without a vote
  3. HE 98/2026 vpIn progress

    Expanding covert police investigation methods

    Authorities will be granted the right to conduct covert searches and use participating information sources in the investigation of serious offences. At the same time, the rules on remanding criminal suspects in custody will be reformed and clarified.

    4 Sep 2026 · no votes yet
  4. HE 9/2023 vpPassed

    Postponing the Disability Services Act

    The entry into force of the new Act on Disability Services and related acts will be postponed until the beginning of 2025. During the postponement, the scope of application of the act will be specified and its impacts reassessed.

    28 Sep 2023 · 7 votes
    92 jaa
    75 ei
  5. HE 100/2023 vpPassed with amendments

    Reforming Sámi Parliament electoral criteria

    The rules for admission to the Sámi Parliament's electoral roll will be reformed and the right of self-determination of the Sámi strengthened. The electoral roll will be recompiled on the basis of new criteria, and an independent appellate board will be established for appeals concerning the electoral roll.

    23 Jun 2025 · 7 votes
    150 jaa
    27 ei
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. HE 274/2022 vpLapsed

    Strengthening Sámi self-determination and voting rights

    Criteria for entry into the Sámi Parliament's electoral roll will be reformed to place greater emphasis on language, and the electoral roll will be compiled anew. The obligation of public authorities to negotiate and cooperate with the Sámi Parliament will be significantly strengthened.

    5 Apr 2023 · no votes
  10. HE 87/2022 vpPassed

    Criminalising enforced disappearance

    Finland will accede to the UN convention protecting people from enforced disappearance. At the same time, a new penal provision will be added to the Criminal Code on disappearances carried out by authorities or with their consent.

    25 Jan 2023 · passed without a vote
  11. HE 179/2021 vpPassed with amendments

    Clarifying duties of supreme legality overseers

    The division of duties between the Chancellor of Justice and the Parliamentary Ombudsman will be clarified and expanded. Oversight duties and complaints will be divided between the agencies more clearly than before according to their areas of expertise.

    27 Apr 2022 · passed without a vote
  12. HE 98/2021 vpPassed

    Deepening EU-Singapore cooperation

    Finland would approve the comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and Singapore. The agreement creates an official framework for political, economic and security cooperation.

    20 Oct 2021 · passed without a vote
  13. HE 82/2021 vpPassed

    Establishing the ombudsman for older people

    An autonomous and independent Ombudsman for Older People will be established in Finland to promote the status and rights of older people. The Ombudsman will monitor the conditions and legislation concerning older people and bring their perspective into public decision-making.

    24 Jun 2021 · 4 votes

    Closest vote · Lausumaehdotus , mietintö / Arja Juvonen

    32 jaa
    22 ei
  14. HE 42/2021 vpPassed with amendments

    Protecting foreign berry pickers

    The rights of collectors of natural products arriving in Finland from abroad and the obligations of companies inviting them into the country would be defined in law. Recruitment fees charged to collectors would be prohibited, and their earnings would have to be paid in full before leaving the country.

    2 Jun 2021 · passed without a vote
  15. HE 17/2019 vpPassed

    Implementing the EU-Japan partnership agreement

    Finland will approve the broad Strategic Partnership Agreement between the European Union and Japan. The agreement will deepen political and sectoral cooperation between EU countries and Japan.

    4 Nov 2019 · passed without a vote
  16. HE 259/2018 vpPassed with amendments

    Reforming Finnish Customs personal data rules

    The rules governing the processing of personal data by Finnish Customs will be reformed to align with European Union data protection legislation. The change clarifies the powers of Finnish Customs to process and disclose personal data in customs surveillance and crime prevention.

    3 May 2019 · passed without a vote
  17. 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
  18. HE 199/2017 vpPassed with amendments

    Independent oversight of intelligence activities

    An oversight system for civilian and military intelligence will be established in Finland. An independent Intelligence Ombudsman will be set up as a new overseer of legality, and an Intelligence Oversight Committee will be established in Parliament to exercise parliamentary oversight.

    2 Jan 2019 · passed without a vote
  19. HE 80/2018 vpPassed

    Approving the EU-Afghanistan cooperation agreement

    Finland will approve a comprehensive partnership and development agreement between the European Union and Afghanistan. The agreement creates a formal framework for cooperation in areas such as trade, development cooperation, human rights and security.

    9 Oct 2018 · passed without a vote
  20. HE 48/2025 vpIn progress

    Converting foreign death penalties into imprisonment

    Finnish authorities will receive the competence to convert a death penalty imposed abroad into a prison sentence to be served in Finland. The amendment would enable the transfer and enforcement of sentences in Finland where the sentenced person is a Finnish citizen or resides in Finland.

    26 May 2026 · no votes yet
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