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  1. HE 154/2026 vpIn progress

    Air transport agreement with Peru

    Finland will introduce a new air transport agreement with Peru to establish rules for air traffic between the countries. Previously, there has been no corresponding agreement between the countries.

    10 Sep 2026 · no votes yet
  2. HE 153/2026 vpIn progress

    Air transport agreement with Brazil

    Finland and Brazil will bring into force the first bilateral air transport agreement between the two countries. The agreement establishes formal rules for organising flight connections, passenger services and cargo between the countries.

    10 Sep 2026 · no votes yet
  3. HE 154/2025 vpPassed

    Air transport agreement with Rwanda

    Finland will introduce a new air transport agreement with Rwanda. The agreement will enable the development of flight connections and the air transport market between the two countries.

    18 Nov 2025 · passed without a vote
  4. HE 217/2024 vpPassed

    Updating renewable electricity production subsidies

    Rules on electricity production subsidies will be adjusted to the 15-minute pricing being introduced in the electricity market. At the same time, wind power producers will be given the option to voluntarily waive the state premium subsidy and its associated obligations.

    6 Mar 2025 · passed without a vote
  5. HE 51/2023 vpPassed

    Extending halved fairway dues

    The halving of the fairway dues charged on merchant vessels will continue in 2024–2027. The change will prevent an increase in maritime transport costs and support the competitiveness of the export industry.

    30 Nov 2023 · 1 vote

    Only vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Saara Hyrkkö

    142 jaa
    11 ei
  6. HE 268/2022 vpPassed

    Reforming special risk-taking in export guarantees

    Decision-making on Finnvera's special risk-taking in export guarantees will be clarified, and its maximum liability limit will be raised to 8 billion euros. The change will support the financing of Finnish companies' export projects in targets involving higher risk than usual.

    8 Feb 2023 · passed without a vote
  7. HE 292/2022 vpPassed

    Air transport agreement between Finland and Cambodia

    Finland will bring into force a new air transport agreement with Cambodia. The agreement establishes formal rules for direct and transit air traffic between the countries.

    17 Jan 2023 · passed without a vote
  8. HE 130/2016 vpPassed

    Transferring pension contributions to employees

    The earnings-related pension contribution for employees will be increased and the employer contribution reduced correspondingly. The change will be implemented in phases in 2017–2020 as part of the Competitiveness Pact.

    12 Oct 2016 · 1 vote
    133 jaa
    8 ei
  9. HE 36/2022 vpPassed with amendments

    Introducing electrification aid for industry

    A new electrification aid scheme will be created for electricity-intensive industry to compensate for increases in electricity prices resulting from emissions trading. Recipient companies must use at least half of the aid received for measures that reduce emissions.

    21 Jun 2022 · 1 vote

    Only vote · Lausumaehdotus , mietintö / Veikko Vallin

    106 jaa
    41 ei
  10. HE 258/2020 vpPassed

    Renewing the South Korea aviation agreement

    Finland and South Korea will introduce a new air transport agreement, replacing the previous agreement from 1996. Following the reform, airlines owned by other EU countries will also be able to operate routes between the two countries.

    4 Mar 2021 · passed without a vote
  11. HE 251/2020 vpPassed

    Retaining hydrographers in seafarer pensions

    Hydrographic survey vessels will not be included in the crew support scheme for shipping companies, as the European Commission did not approve the amendment. Employees working on these vessels will nonetheless continue to be covered by the Seafarer Pensions Act.

    26 Feb 2021 · passed without a vote
  12. HE 209/2020 vpPassed

    Temporary expansion of shipping crew support

    The state will temporarily reimburse shipping companies for additional employer contributions to mitigate the financial damage caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The aid applies to personnel costs incurred during 2020.

    2 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote
  13. HE 153/2020 vpPassed

    Extending the halving of fairway dues

    Maritime fairway dues will be collected at half rate also throughout 2021. The measure supports maritime transport and foreign trade amid the economic difficulties caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

    25 Nov 2020 · 2 votes

    Closest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Ville Kaunisto

    33 jaa
    25 ei
  14. HE 79/2019 vpPassed

    Substantially increasing export financing authorisations

    The maximum authorisations for Finnish export guarantees, export credits and interest equalisation will be raised substantially. The change will safeguard the financing opportunities and competitiveness of Finnish export companies on international markets.

    17 Dec 2019 · passed without a vote
  15. HE 31/2019 vpPassed

    Adjusting municipal central government transfers

    Central government transfers to municipalities for basic public services will be increased and the criteria for determining them will be adjusted for 2020. At the same time, compensation for tax revenue losses resulting from changes in tax legislation will be transferred to a separate budget item.

    16 Dec 2019 · passed without a vote
  16. HE 30/2019 vpPassed

    Bringing forward municipal grants to 2019

    An increase of 237 million euros in central government transfers agreed for municipalities for 2020 will already be paid in late 2019. The amendment will ease the tight financial situation of municipalities.

    25 Oct 2019 · passed without a vote
  17. HE 28/2019 vpPassed

    Third supplementary budget for 2019

    The third supplementary budget for 2019, containing amendments to the central government budget for the current year. The votes mainly concern individual appropriation items and proposals in the opposition's dissenting opinions.

    25 Oct 2019 · 2 votes
  18. HE 296/2018 vpPassed with amendments

    Reforming daily allowance income bases

    Kela's sickness and parental allowances as well as rehabilitation allowance will be determined on the basis of the applicant's recent annual income instead of outdated taxation data. The information will be obtained directly from the incomes register, so applicants and employers do not need to submit separate income statements.

    8 Apr 2019 · passed without a vote
  19. HE 182/2018 vpPassed

    Temporary increase in shipping crew aid

    The state will refund shipping companies half of their 2018 employer unemployment insurance contributions as part of crew aid. The change will improve the international competitiveness of vessels sailing under the Finnish flag.

    12 Dec 2018 · 1 vote

    Only vote · 11 §, mietintö / Mats Löfström

    96 jaa
    84 ei
  20. HE 125/2018 vpPassed

    Adjusting central government transfers for 2019

    The central government transfer percentage for municipal basic public services will be raised slightly and the amount of central government transfers will be adjusted from 1 January 2019. Municipalities will be compensated for tax revenue losses resulting from changes to tax criteria, in addition to which previously agreed deductions will be made to central government transfers.

    12 Dec 2018 · 2 votes

    Closest vote · 36 §, mietintö / Sirpa Paatero

    98 jaa
    82 ei
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