Government bills199
- HE 271/2016 vpPassed
Improving compensation for ship passengers
Finland will accede to an international convention on passenger ship liability and update the Maritime Code. Compensation protection and rights for passengers in cases of personal injury and luggage damage will also be improved in domestic waterborne transport.
15 Mar 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 253/2016 vpPassed
Reforming Nordic defence materiel cooperation
Finland will adopt a revised agreement on defence materiel cooperation with Denmark, Norway and Sweden. The reform creates a framework for joint procurement between the countries and deepens cooperation between authorities and the defence industry.
23 Dec 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 222/2016 vpPassed
Closer customs cooperation between Finland and Argentina
Finland and Argentina will agree on mutual cooperation and assistance in combating customs offences. The authorities will be able to share information with each other and carry out surveillance at the request of the other country.
22 Dec 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 235/2016 vpPassed
Updating the tax treaty with Sri Lanka
Finland and Sri Lanka will introduce a new income tax treaty that prevents double taxation and tax evasion. The reform would replace an outdated tax treaty dating from 1982.
7 Dec 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 202/2016 vpPassed
Tax treaty between Finland and Turkmenistan
Finland and Turkmenistan will agree on income taxation rules to prevent the same income from being taxed in both countries. The agreement also improves the exchange of tax information between authorities.
7 Dec 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 118/2016 vpPassed
Deepening EU–Kazakhstan cooperation
Finland will approve the enhanced partnership and cooperation agreement between the European Union and Kazakhstan. The new agreement will replace the earlier agreement and expand cooperation in areas such as trade, security and sustainable development.
7 Dec 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 92/2016 vpPassed
Extending criminal protection for UN personnel
Finland will approve an international protocol on the safety of UN personnel. Legal protection will extend beyond peacekeepers to UN workers operating in humanitarian aid and peacebuilding.
7 Dec 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 181/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Updating rules on rail traffic with Russia
Provisions on rail traffic between Finland and Russia will be updated to reflect a new agreement between the countries. A Russian railway company will no longer be required to hold a separate safety certificate when operating between the national border and the nearest Finnish border station.
25 Nov 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 167/2016 vpPassed
Improving seafarer security and agency work
Shipping companies will be required to take out insurance to cover employees' repatriation costs, unpaid wages and medical expenses in international transport. At the same time, access to vacancy notices and shared facilities on board vessels will be improved for agency workers in the maritime sector.
21 Nov 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 166/2016 vpPassed
Tax information exchange with the UAE
Finland and the United Arab Emirates will begin exchanging information on tax matters in accordance with international standards. The reform will prevent tax evasion and improve tax transparency.
17 Nov 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 143/2016 vpPassed
Preventing reindeer border crossings
Finland and Norway will renew the bilateral reindeer fence agreement to prevent unauthorised border crossings by reindeer. At the same time, procedures for investigating and compensating for damage caused by reindeer will be expedited.
11 Nov 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 69/2016 vpPassed
Approving treaty against forced labour
Finland will approve the International Labour Organization (ILO) protocol to strengthen action against forced labour and related human trafficking. In addition, the protocol will improve the protection of victims and their right to remedies.
28 Oct 2016 · 1 vote - HE 200/2016 vpPassed
Accession to the Paris Agreement
Finland commits to the international Paris Climate Agreement, which aims to limit the increase in global temperature to well below two degrees. The agreement obliges the parties to set and tighten their emission reduction targets every five years.
26 Oct 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 112/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming rules on exporting cultural goods
The rules governing the export of items belonging to the national cultural heritage will be reformed to protect national treasures. Exporting valuable cultural goods defined by law from Finland will require an export permit from the Finnish Heritage Agency or the Finnish National Gallery.
25 Oct 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 96/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Shipowners' liability for wreck removal
Shipowners will bear strict liability for the removal and costs of a hazardous wreck resulting from a maritime accident. The authorities will be able, if necessary, to remove the wreck at the owner's expense and recover the costs directly from the insurance company.
19 Sep 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 82/2016 vpPassed
Air services agreement with Gambia
Finland and Gambia will conclude a bilateral air services agreement that creates an official framework for air traffic between the two countries. Airlines will be able to operate between the countries without route or capacity restrictions.
17 Jun 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 81/2016 vpPassed
Opening air transport with New Zealand
Finland and New Zealand agree on the complete liberalisation of air transport between the countries. The agreement creates rules for airline operations and enables the development of flight connections.
17 Jun 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 53/2016 vpPassed
Liberalising EU–Israel air transport
Finland would approve an aviation agreement between the EU and Israel, opening up air transport markets between the parties. The agreement would also harmonise aviation safety and environmental rules.
12 May 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 52/2016 vpPassed
Liberalising aviation between EU and Jordan
Finland would approve an aviation agreement between the European Union and Jordan that opens up the air transport market between the parties. Under the agreement, airlines could offer flights more freely and on more equal terms.
12 May 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 51/2016 vpPassed
Liberalising air transport with Moldova
Finland will approve the air transport agreement between the European Union and Moldova. The agreement will open the aviation market and enable direct flight connections between the countries.
12 May 2016 · passed without a vote