Government bills199
- HE 16/2020 vpPassed
Establishing a UN technology innovation office
Finland and the UN have agreed to permanently locate an office of the United Nations Technology Innovation Lab in Finland. The proposal confirms the legal status of the office and its staff, as well as their international privileges.
12 May 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 100/2019 vpPassed with amendments
Approving maritime counter-terrorism agreements
Finland will accede to international protocols aimed at combating maritime terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. The agreements give authorities the right to stop and inspect vessels suspected of offences in international waters with the consent of the flag state.
3 Apr 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 92/2019 vpPassed with amendments
Deepening Nordic defence security of supply
Finland, Sweden and Norway would agree on cooperation on security of supply in national defence. In crisis and disruption situations, the countries could provide each other with support related to defence materiel and services.
13 Mar 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 98/2019 vpPassed
Terminating obsolete savings income agreements
Finland will terminate obsolete agreements on the taxation of savings income concluded with eight British territories. The exchange of information will continue under more modern international standards.
6 Mar 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 97/2019 vpPassed
Preventing tax avoidance with Germany
The income tax treaty between Finland and Germany will be amended to prevent tax avoidance. A rule will be added to the treaty allowing tax benefits to be denied in cases of abuse.
6 Mar 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 106/2019 vpPassed
Extending EU–US air transport agreement
Iceland and Norway will be incorporated into the comprehensive air transport agreement between the European Union and the United States. The arrangement will harmonise transatlantic air traffic and open up new route opportunities for airlines.
26 Feb 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 90/2019 vpPassed
Closer customs cooperation with Iran
Finland and Iran agree on inter-agency cooperation to combat and investigate customs offences. The countries will be able to provide each other with mutual assistance and exchange information when investigating customs offences.
21 Feb 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 94/2019 vpPassed
Continuing funding for North Calotte training
Finland will approve the co-operation agreement with Sweden and Norway concerning the North Calotte Education Foundation for the years 2020–2023. The agreement guarantees Finnish students training places in vocational labour market training organised by the foundation.
12 Dec 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 65/2019 vpPassed
Revising the Nordic health care agreement
The agreement between the Nordic countries on the mobility of health care professionals will be amended so that the recognition of professional qualifications follows the EU Professional Qualifications Directive. At the same time, the agreement will be updated regarding the exchange of supervisory information between authorities.
29 Nov 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 50/2019 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming liability for hazardous maritime transport
Finland will implement an international convention on compensation for damage caused by hazardous substances carried by sea. Shipowners will be subject to strict liability and mandatory insurance, supplemented by an international compensation fund.
28 Nov 2019 · passed without a vote - 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 - HE 14/2019 vpPassed
Air transport agreement between Finland and Mexico
Finland and Mexico would bring into force a bilateral air transport agreement. The agreement would enable the opening of flight connections and scheduled services between the two countries.
11 Oct 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 12/2019 vpPassed
Opening air transport between Finland and Chile
Finland and Chile agree to open air services between the two countries without route or capacity restrictions. The agreement allows for the development of air connections and cooperation between airlines between the countries.
11 Oct 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 13/2019 vpPassed
Air transport agreement with Kenya
Finland and Kenya will implement an air services agreement between the two countries. The agreement opens up the aviation market and enables the establishment of flight connections between the countries.
10 Oct 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 15/2019 vpPassed
Continuing national pensions in Britain
Payment of the national pension from Finland will continue for one year to pensioners living in the United Kingdom if the country leaves the EU without a withdrawal agreement. The change guarantees pensioners a transition period to adapt to the new situation.
7 Oct 2019 · passed without a vote - 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 307/2018 vpPassed
Closing international tax treaty loopholes
Finland will accede to an international multilateral convention that updates multiple bilateral tax treaties at once. The reform will prevent corporate tax avoidance and profit shifting, and make the resolution of international tax disputes more efficient.
18 Feb 2019 · 3 votes - 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 274/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Renewing US defence procurement agreement
Finland and the United States will renew their agreement on reciprocal defence procurement for ten years. The agreement will facilitate the procurement of defence materiel and promote exports by the Finnish defence industry to the United States.
1 Feb 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 184/2018 vpPassed
Air transport agreement with Jamaica
Finland and Jamaica will introduce a bilateral air transport agreement. The agreement creates an official framework for scheduled air services between the countries.
25 Jan 2019 · passed without a vote