Government bills199
- HE 183/2018 vpPassed
Air transport agreement with the Bahamas
Finland and the Bahamas will agree on rules and traffic rights for air transport between the two countries. The agreement would allow air connections to be opened without route or capacity restrictions.
23 Jan 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 229/2018 vpPassed
Facilitating employment for diplomats' families
Finland will conclude agreements with Colombia and Peru enabling family members of mission personnel to work in the receiving country. Family members would be able to engage in gainful employment without having to surrender their diplomatic status.
19 Dec 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 181/2018 vpPassed
Reforming international postal traffic rules
Finland will adopt the rules of the Universal Postal Union's revised Universal Postal Convention in international postal traffic. International letters containing goods will be separated from documents and subject to their own charges and a barcode requirement.
12 Dec 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 151/2018 vpPassed
Permanent Nordic higher education agreement
The agreement between the Nordic countries on admission to higher education will be made valid indefinitely. The agreement guarantees students the right to apply for higher education in another Nordic country on the same terms as the country's own applicants.
29 Nov 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 156/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Allowing electronic road consignment notes
Finland will adopt an international agreement that allows the use of electronic consignment notes in the road transport of goods alongside paper documents. The use of electronic consignment notes will also become easier in domestic transport, but using them will remain voluntary for businesses.
16 Nov 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 168/2018 vpPassed
Reforming tax information exchange with Aruba
Finland will repeal an outdated agreement with Aruba on the automatic exchange of savings interest information. Tax information exchange between the countries will follow a broader international standard.
13 Nov 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 155/2018 vpPassed
Improving international vehicle data exchange
Finland will join EUCARIS, the European Vehicle and Driving Licence Information System. Authorities will receive more comprehensive and real-time data on vehicles and driving entitlements in other countries.
13 Nov 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 169/2018 vpPassed
Combating tax avoidance between Nordic countries
The Nordic tax agreement would be updated to make combating tax avoidance more effective. At the same time, procedures between the countries' authorities for resolving tax matters would be clarified.
9 Nov 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 115/2018 vpPassed
Air transport agreement with Kazakhstan
A new air services agreement between Finland and Kazakhstan will be brought into force. It replaces an earlier agreement and establishes rules for passenger and cargo air transport between the two countries.
16 Oct 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 106/2018 vpPassed
Air transport agreement between Finland and Argentina
Finland and Argentina will adopt a bilateral air transport agreement. The arrangement will allow direct flights and connecting flights between the two countries.
16 Oct 2018 · passed without a vote - 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 - HE 103/2018 vpPassed
Tax treaty between Finland and Hong Kong
Finland and Hong Kong will introduce a comprehensive tax treaty to eliminate double taxation of income and prevent tax evasion. The treaty clarifies which party has the right to tax income moving between the countries.
5 Oct 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 67/2018 vpPassed
Approval of the EU-Australia framework agreement
Finland would approve the comprehensive framework agreement between the European Union and Australia and incorporate it into national legislation. The agreement creates a binding legal basis for political, economic and security cooperation between the parties.
5 Oct 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 48/2018 vpPassed
Flexible maritime certificates and working hours
Inland waterway transport will move from limiting overtime to limiting total working hours for employees working on a shift-rotation system. In addition, the validity of a maritime labour certificate for a vessel in international traffic may be temporarily extended by up to five months if delivery of the new document is delayed.
5 Jun 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 36/2018 vpPassed
Terminating the tax treaty with Portugal
Finland will terminate the old tax treaty concluded with Portugal. Following this, Finland will be able to tax pensions paid to Portugal in accordance with Finnish tax legislation.
30 May 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 22/2018 vpPassed
Updating the Finland–Russia border description
The state border between Finland and Russia will be documented with updated precision. The actual location of the border in the terrain will remain unchanged.
25 May 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 42/2018 vpPassed
Limiting ship nitrogen emissions
The Baltic Sea and the North Sea will become nitrogen oxide emission control areas for ships, tightening emission requirements for new vessels. The reform will reduce air pollution from maritime transport and eutrophication in the Baltic Sea.
21 May 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 149/2017 vpPassed
Approving the EU-Canada trade agreement
Finland will approve CETA, the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between the European Union and Canada. The agreement removes trade barriers and facilitates business operations between the parties.
21 May 2018 · 1 vote - HE 92/2026 vpIn progress
Approving the EU–Kyrgyzstan cooperation agreement
Finland would approve a new enhanced partnership and cooperation agreement between the European Union and Kyrgyzstan. The agreement will deepen economic and political cooperation between the parties and strengthen joint commitments to human rights and the rule of law.
28 May 2026 · no votes yet - HE 193/2017 vpPassed
Enhancing Nordic competition oversight
Finland will accede to the Nordic cooperation agreement on competition matters. Nordic competition authorities will be able to exchange information and carry out requests for information and inspections on each other's behalf.
16 Mar 2018 · passed without a vote