Government bills198

Topicinternational agreements198
  1. HE 24/2026 vpPassed with amendments

    Facilitating and accelerating nuclear power construction

    Finland's nuclear energy legislation would be reformed to make building nuclear power plants and new small modular reactors easier and faster. At the same time, the safety of operations, proper final disposal of nuclear waste in Finland, and strict regulatory oversight would be ensured.

    25 Jun 2026 · 11 votes
    126 jaa
    61 ei
  2. HE 73/2026 vpPassed

    Arranging operations of NATO headquarters in Finland

    Finland will approve an agreement defining the rights and status of NATO international military headquarters and their personnel to be stationed in the country. The arrangement will enable the smooth operation of the headquarters, the use of premises, and the entry and privileges of personnel and their families.

    23 Jun 2026 · passed without a vote
  3. HE 88/2026 vpPassed

    Increasing Finland's IMF quota and guarantees

    Finland's quota in the International Monetary Fund will be increased by 50 per cent to strengthen the global economy's crisis preparedness. The state will grant the Bank of Finland the necessary guarantees against potential losses arising from the arrangement.

    10 Jun 2026 · passed without a vote
  4. HE 116/2026 vpIn progress

    Reforming international postal rules

    Finland would approve the updated international rules of the Universal Postal Convention. At the same time, the national Postal Act would be revised by removing discontinued international reply coupons from it.

    16 Sep 2026 · no votes yet
  5. HE 20/2026 vpPassed with amendments

    International harmonisation of road signs

    Finland will approve updated international rules on road signs and road markings. At the same time, the period of validity for old guidance signs under the Road Traffic Act will be extended until the end of 2039.

    10 Apr 2026 · passed without a vote
  6. HE 181/2025 vpPassed

    Allowing diplomats' family members to work

    Family members of Finnish and Uruguayan diplomats and mission staff will be entitled to engage in gainful employment in their host state. Employment will be possible without family members having to waive their diplomatic status.

    26 Mar 2026 · passed without a vote
  7. HE 186/2025 vpPassed

    Adjusting the Finland–Norway border

    The state border between Finland and Norway will be adjusted to reflect natural changes in the deep-water channels of the rivers. The land border will remain unchanged and the new boundary line will be confirmed for the next 25 years.

    25 Mar 2026 · passed without a vote
  8. HE 185/2025 vpPassed

    Reforming precious metal hallmarking and supervision

    Fineness and hallmarking requirements for precious metal products will be updated to comply with an international convention. The precious metal content of products will become clearer for consumers, and the inspection powers of the supervisory authority will be clarified.

    6 Mar 2026 · passed without a vote
  9. HE 143/2026 vpIn progress

    Disposal of nuclear research waste in Sweden

    Small quantities of spent nuclear fuel sent from Finland to Sweden for research purposes could be permanently disposed of in Sweden. Radioactive waste generated during research would no longer need to be returned to Finland.

    11 Sep 2026 · no votes yet
  10. HE 56/2025 vpPassed

    Reintroducing anti-personnel mines

    Finland will withdraw from the international Ottawa Convention prohibiting anti-personnel mines. The decision will enable anti-personnel mines to be restored as part of the defence system of the Finnish Defence Forces in a deteriorated security environment.

    19 Jun 2025 · 4 votes
  11. HE 154/2026 vpIn progress

    Air transport agreement with Peru

    Finland will introduce a new air transport agreement with Peru to establish rules for air traffic between the countries. Previously, there has been no corresponding agreement between the countries.

    10 Sep 2026 · no votes yet
  12. HE 153/2026 vpIn progress

    Air transport agreement with Brazil

    Finland and Brazil will bring into force the first bilateral air transport agreement between the two countries. The agreement establishes formal rules for organising flight connections, passenger services and cargo between the countries.

    10 Sep 2026 · no votes yet
  13. HE 155/2025 vpPassed

    Employment for NATO and diplomatic families

    Family members of diplomats as well as NATO and military personnel serving on official duty in Finland and the United States would receive the right to engage in gainful employment in their host country. Working would be made possible without a separate work permit and without the family member having to forfeit their diplomatic status or special status.

    11 Dec 2025 · passed without a vote
  14. HE 140/2025 vpPassed

    Expanding digital platform tax information exchange

    The reporting obligation of digital marketplaces and rental platforms to the Finnish Tax Administration would be extended to countries outside the EU. This would enable Finland to automatically exchange tax information regarding platform income with non-EU countries as well.

    11 Dec 2025 · passed without a vote
  15. HE 154/2025 vpPassed

    Air transport agreement with Rwanda

    Finland will introduce a new air transport agreement with Rwanda. The agreement will enable the development of flight connections and the air transport market between the two countries.

    18 Nov 2025 · passed without a vote
  16. HE 111/2026 vpIn progress

    Adding war crimes to the ICC

    Finland will approve the amendments to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, expanding the court's jurisdiction to investigate and try war crimes. The use of certain prohibited weapons and the starvation of civilians will also be included within the court's jurisdiction in internal conflicts.

    8 Sep 2026 · no votes yet
  17. 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
  18. HE 134/2025 vpPassed with amendments

    Allowing taxi services with Norway

    Finland and Norway are introducing an international agreement that officially permits cross-border taxi services between the two countries. The reform will clarify the rules for taxi transport and make travel easier in the northern border area.

    31 Oct 2025 · passed without a vote
  19. 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
  20. HE 35/2025 vpPassed

    Improving pandemic preparedness

    Finland will approve the updates to the World Health Organization's International Health Regulations, which improve preparedness for pandemics and other cross-border health threats. The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health will be designated as the national coordinator for the implementation of the regulations.

    19 Jun 2025 · 1 vote