Government bills22
- HE 186/2025 vpPassed
Adjusting the Finland–Norway border
The state border between Finland and Norway will be adjusted to reflect natural changes in the deep-water channels of the rivers. The land border will remain unchanged and the new boundary line will be confirmed for the next 25 years.
25 Mar 2026 · passed without a vote - HE 134/2025 vpPassed with amendments
Allowing taxi services with Norway
Finland and Norway are introducing an international agreement that officially permits cross-border taxi services between the two countries. The reform will clarify the rules for taxi transport and make travel easier in the northern border area.
31 Oct 2025 · passed without a vote - HE 9/2024 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming Teno River fishing rules
A new fishing rule between Finland and Norway will be introduced for the Teno River water system to revive weakened salmon stocks. At the same time, fishing for other fish species and the harmful invasive pink salmon will be enabled, as well as the maintenance of Sámi fishing culture through derogation permits.
24 Apr 2024 · passed without a vote - HE 30/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Clarifying Teno fishing permits and supervision
The rules on the special fishing permit quota for the Teno river will be specified and free fishing permits will be provided for permanent local residents under 18 years of age. At the same time, fishing permit sales duties and supervision in the fisheries area will be clarified.
22 Apr 2022 · 1 vote90 jaa57 ei - HE 93/2023 vpPassed
Continuing North Calotte labour market training
Finland will continue joint Nordic labour market training at the North Calotte Education Foundation in 2024–2027. The agreement ensures that Finnish students have the opportunity to complete vocational education and training in Sweden.
11 Dec 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 289/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Banning Tana salmon fishing in 2023
Salmon fishing and the use of salmon fishing gear will be prohibited in the Tana River water system until the end of 2023. The temporary ban aims to halt the decline of salmon stocks and create conditions for their recovery.
23 Feb 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 219/2021 vpPassed
Extending the Tana River fishing rules
The fishing rules for the Tana River between Finland and Norway will be extended by two years until May 2024. The extension will ensure the protection of salmon stocks and provide additional time for negotiating new fishing rules.
20 Dec 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 174/2021 vpPassed
Repealing an obsolete defence materiel act
Finland will repeal an obsolete act on Nordic industrial cooperation in the defence materiel sector. The act is being repealed because Denmark is acceding to a newer Nordic security of supply agreement that replaces the earlier provisions.
8 Dec 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 92/2019 vpPassed with amendments
Deepening Nordic defence security of supply
Finland, Sweden and Norway would agree on cooperation on security of supply in national defence. In crisis and disruption situations, the countries could provide each other with support related to defence materiel and services.
13 Mar 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 106/2019 vpPassed
Extending EU–US air transport agreement
Iceland and Norway will be incorporated into the comprehensive air transport agreement between the European Union and the United States. The arrangement will harmonise transatlantic air traffic and open up new route opportunities for airlines.
26 Feb 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 94/2019 vpPassed
Continuing funding for North Calotte training
Finland will approve the co-operation agreement with Sweden and Norway concerning the North Calotte Education Foundation for the years 2020–2023. The agreement guarantees Finnish students training places in vocational labour market training organised by the foundation.
12 Dec 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 65/2019 vpPassed
Revising the Nordic health care agreement
The agreement between the Nordic countries on the mobility of health care professionals will be amended so that the recognition of professional qualifications follows the EU Professional Qualifications Directive. At the same time, the agreement will be updated regarding the exchange of supervisory information between authorities.
29 Nov 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 287/2018 vpPassed
Delaying Teno fishing permit transfer
Arranging the sale of fishing permits for the Teno River will remain with the Lapland ELY Centre (Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment) for another two years. The transfer of the task to the new local fisheries area is postponed until the beginning of 2021.
1 Feb 2019 · 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 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 - HE 12/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming insolvency proceedings and registers
Information on bankruptcies and corporate restructurings will become available online free of charge, and the practice of publishing official announcements in newspapers will generally be discontinued. Insolvency rules will be adapted to comply with revised European Union legislation.
19 May 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 239/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Revising the Teno River fishing agreement
Finland and Norway agree on new rules for fishing in the Teno River to protect and restore weakened salmon stocks. Fishing times will be shortened and the number of tourist fishing licences cut significantly.
22 Mar 2017 · 4 votes - 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 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 140/2015 vpPassed
Extending the Nordic higher education agreement
The agreement between the Nordic countries on admission to higher education will be extended until the end of 2018. Nordic citizens can continue to apply to higher education institutions in other Nordic countries on the same terms as local applicants.
4 Mar 2016 · passed without a vote