Government bills199
- HE 99/2021 vpPassed
Reforming the European stability mechanism
Finland will approve the amendments to the Treaty Establishing the European Stability Mechanism. The reform will establish a backstop facility for the Single Resolution Fund for banks within the stability mechanism and clarify the conditions for supporting euro area countries in an economic crisis.
12 Nov 2021 · 6 votes - HE 123/2021 vpPassed
Establishing a rapporteur on violence against women
Acting as an independent rapporteur on violence against women will be added to the duties of the Non-Discrimination Ombudsman. The Ombudsman will begin monitoring and assessing violence against women and domestic violence and reporting on it to the state leadership.
10 Nov 2021 · passed without a vote - 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 - HE 179/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Broadening recognition of foreign driving licences
Driving licences issued by all states recognised by Finland will be accepted for driving in mainland Finland. The right to drive will be valid for up to one year from entry into the population register.
13 Dec 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 45/2021 vpPassed
Improving safety and cooperation at sports events
Finland will adopt a new international convention on safety, security and services at sports events. At the same time, requirements for joint safety plans and exercises between the authorities and event organisers will be added to the Assembly Act.
13 Oct 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 128/2017 vpPassed
Facilitating employment for diplomats' family members
Family members of staff at the diplomatic missions of Finland, South Africa and India will be able to engage in gainful employment in their host country without giving up their diplomatic status. A work permit will be granted without a labour market test, and employment will be subject to the host country's laws as well as its tax and social security system.
1 Nov 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 51/2021 vpPassed
Implementing privileges for the patent court
Finland will implement the Protocol on Privileges and Immunities of the European Unified Patent Court. The arrangement secures the independence and immunity of the court and its personnel in official duties.
24 Jun 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 1/2021 vpPassed
Ending legal assistance agreement with Poland
Finland will repeal an old bilateral legal assistance agreement with Poland because Poland has terminated it. Application of the agreement will end in October 2021.
24 Jun 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 78/2021 vpPassed
Implementing international vehicle inspection rules
Finland will bring into force nationally the updated rules of the international agreement on vehicle inspections. The new regulations concern vehicle inspections of electric, hybrid and gas vehicles in particular, as well as harmonising inspection intervals with EU rules.
9 Jun 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 232/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Enhancing aviation safety and criminal liability
Finland will bring into force three international aviation safety conventions and expand the scope of application of its Criminal Code to offences committed on flights. At the same time, attempts to commit certain dangerous acts and interference with traffic will be made punishable.
26 May 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 12/2021 vpPassed
Social security agreement between Finland and Japan
Finland and Japan are introducing a social security agreement that clarifies pension and unemployment insurance for workers moving between the two countries. Workers and companies will avoid double insurance contributions, and pension entitlements accrued from one country to the other will be secured.
19 May 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 241/2016 vpPassed
Clarifying assessment of cross-border planning impacts
Finnish land use planning rules will be clarified in the event that a plan has significant environmental impacts on the territory of another state. Notification of and consultations with neighbouring states will be regulated in greater detail than before.
7 Dec 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 258/2020 vpPassed
Renewing the South Korea aviation agreement
Finland and South Korea will introduce a new air transport agreement, replacing the previous agreement from 1996. Following the reform, airlines owned by other EU countries will also be able to operate routes between the two countries.
4 Mar 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 190/2020 vpPassed
Protecting classified information with Ukraine
Finland and Ukraine agree on the protection and handling of confidential security information between the two countries. The agreement creates common rules for the exchange and protection of classified materials.
26 Feb 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 106/2016 vpPassed
Social security agreement with South Korea
Finland and South Korea will introduce a bilateral social security agreement. The agreement prevents double insurance contributions for employees and companies and safeguards the cross-border payment of earnings-related pensions.
27 Sep 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 63/2016 vpPassed
Council of Europe Development Bank privileges
Finland will implement an international agreement concerning the Council of Europe Development Bank. The bank and its staff will be granted the legal protection and tax relief necessary for carrying out their duties.
26 May 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 2/2016 vpPassed
Abolishing humanitarian protection residence permits
The possibility of obtaining a residence permit on the basis of humanitarian protection will be removed from the Aliens Act to align Finnish regulation with the EU minimum level. At the same time, the service of asylum decisions will be expedited and permit fees will be required to be paid before the processing of paper applications begins.
22 Apr 2016 · 2 votes107 jaa29 ei - HE 30/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Updating the international data protection convention
The Council of Europe's international data protection convention will be updated to align with current EU data protection rules. The change will improve the protection of personal data and facilitate cross-border cooperation between supervisory authorities.
4 Nov 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 100/2020 vpPassed
Accession to the International Vaccine Institute
Finland will become a member of an international vaccine research organisation. Membership will strengthen Finland's opportunities to participate in global vaccine development and improve global health security.
24 Jun 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 42/2020 vpPassed
Employment protection for victims of piracy
The employment contract and payment of wages of a seafarer held captive as a result of piracy or armed robbery will continue throughout captivity. In addition, the rules governing rest periods and complaint procedures for ship personnel are clarified.
3 Jun 2020 · passed without a vote