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Government bills7

Topicrecycling7
  1. HE 82/2026 vpPassed

    Reforming packaging waste regulation and supervision

    Finnish legislation will be amended to align with the EU's new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. New financial obligations will be imposed on packaging producers, and the supervisory duties of public authorities will be specified.

    16 Jun 2026 · passed without a vote
  2. HE 106/2025 vpPassed with amendments

    Scrappage incentive for passenger cars

    The state will introduce a temporary scrappage incentive for buyers of new passenger cars in 2026 and 2027. A private individual will be able to receive 2,000 to 2,500 euros in support to purchase a new low-emission or zero-emission car when simultaneously taking a car that is at least 10 years old to be scrapped.

    7 Nov 2025 · 3 votes
    124 jaa
    40 ei
  3. HE 133/2026 vpIn progress

    Organising supervision of critical raw materials

    Finland will introduce official duties and supervisory responsibilities under the EU Critical Raw Materials Regulation. Authorities will supervise labelling on products containing magnets, and mining sector operators will be required to investigate the raw material potential of their extractive waste.

    10 Sep 2026 · no votes yet
  4. HE 83/2026 vpIn progress

    Regulating short-term rentals and energy efficiency

    An annual limit of 90 days will be set for the short-term rental of an unoccupied home in local detailed plan areas, exceeding which will require a building permit. At the same time, provisions on zero-emission buildings and energy efficiency in line with EU directives will be added to the act.

    3 Sep 2026 · no votes yet
  5. HE 40/2021 vpPassed with amendments

    Boosting recycling and separate waste collection

    The legislative reform tightens waste recycling targets and extends sorting and separate collection obligations for residential properties. The transport of separately collected waste will become the responsibility of the municipality, and the cost liability of packaging producers will be increased.

    24 Jun 2021 · 9 votes

    Closest vote · Pöydällepanon ajankohta, Katja Taimela / Timo Heinonen

    33 jaa
    23 ei
  6. HE 156/2017 vpPassed with amendments

    Low-emission car subsidies and scrapping premium

    Private individuals can receive state aid to purchase an electric car, to convert a car to run on gas or ethanol, and to scrap an old car when purchasing a new low-emission vehicle. The subsidies aim to accelerate the reduction of transport emissions and renew the vehicle fleet.

    8 Dec 2017 · passed without a vote
  7. HE 69/2017 vpPassed

    Introducing recycling rules for large ships

    Legislation supplementing EU rules will be introduced in Finland to ensure the safe and environmentally sound dismantling of large ships. The acts define the authorities supervising ship recycling and the penalties to be imposed for breaches of the rules.

    27 Jun 2017 · passed without a vote