Government bills4
- HE 27/2024 vpPassed
Tightening requirements for citizenship
The period of residence required for acquiring Finnish citizenship will be extended from five to eight years. At the same time, residence requirements will be tightened so that only time spent with a residence permit counts towards the period of residence, and the maximum time spent abroad is restricted.
2 Jul 2024 · 4 votes98 jaa81 ei - HE 30/2024 vpPassed
Introducing an asylum border procedure
A rapid border procedure will be introduced in Finland for processing unfounded asylum applications lodged at the external border. Applicants will not be allowed to move freely within Finland during the procedure, but must remain within the designated reception centre area.
24 Jun 2024 · 6 votes158 jaa13 ei - HE 40/2024 vpPassed
Employment services in unemployment funds
Unemployment funds will be able to offer their members employment-promoting services, such as job placement, advice and coaching. Organising the services will be voluntary for the funds, and participating in them will be voluntary for jobseekers.
20 Jun 2024 · passed without a vote - HE 36/2016 vpPassed
Abolishing higher education application fees
Applicants to higher education institutions will no longer be charged a separate processing fee when applying on the basis of studies completed outside the EU or EEA. The application process will become free of charge before tuition fees for students from outside the EU and EEA enter into force.
20 May 2016 · passed without a vote