Government bills24
- HE 78/2026 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming VAT for the digital age
The centralised VAT return and payment system would be extended to cross-border consumer sales of electricity, gas, and network heating and cooling. At the same time, the tax liability of e-commerce platforms and distance sales rules for small enterprises would be clarified.
17 Jun 2026 · passed without a vote - HE 97/2025 vpPassed
Raising electricity tax on mining
The tax on electricity used in mining will rise to the standard tax rate. The change will increase state tax revenue and raise costs in the mining sector.
2 Dec 2025 · passed without a vote - HE 320/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Temporary windfall taxes on energy
A temporary additional tax would be imposed on companies in the electricity sector and the fossil fuel sector on exceptionally high profits in 2023. The tax would channel excess returns accumulated during the energy crisis to the state.
14 Mar 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 80/2024 vpPassed with amendments
Implementing sustainable aviation and ground power
Lower-emission fuels will be phased into aviation and ground power will be provided to aircraft at airports. Authorities will be granted the power to monitor these obligations and impose penalty payments for non-compliance.
8 Nov 2024 · passed without a vote - HE 325/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Supplementary budget for 2023
Supplementary budget for 2023, meaning changes to the central government budget for the current year. Votes mainly concern individual appropriation items and proposals in dissenting opinions by the opposition.
2 Mar 2023 · 22 votes - HE 324/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Electricity compensation and extended payment periods
Households affected by high electricity bills will receive state-supported electricity compensation directly on their electricity bills. In addition, households and businesses can request extended payment periods for their electricity bills for the winter months.
1 Mar 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 234/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Temporary electricity subsidy for low-income households
Temporary support will be paid to low-income households to help pay high electricity bills in early 2023. The subsidy is targeted at those who cannot benefit from the tax credit for electricity due to their low income.
7 Dec 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 88/2023 vpPassed
Extending electricity compensation deadlines
A new deadline is set for error correction applications for electricity compensation, and the processing and payment period for compensation is extended until the summer of 2024. The amendment ensures that all consumers entitled to support receive their compensation and that electricity companies receive the corresponding government reimbursements.
14 Dec 2023 · 1 voteOnly vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Lotta Hamari
101 jaa80 ei - HE 297/2022 vpLapsed
Raising the biofuel oil distribution obligation to 30 per cent
The distribution obligation for biofuel oil will be raised gradually from 2026 so that it reaches 30 per cent in 2030. At the same time, biogas producers will be enabled to officially demonstrate the sustainability of their fuel for taxation purposes.
5 Apr 2023 · no votes - HE 64/2020 vpPassed
Reforming Energy Authority preparedness and supervision
The Energy Authority will become the authority responsible for risk preparedness in the electricity sector in Finland. At the same time, the rules on penalties imposed for violations of electricity market rules will be specified.
24 Jun 2020 · 8 votesClosest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Ville Vähämäki
31 jaa23 ei - HE 327/2022 vpPassed
Cost support for agriculture and aquaculture
Temporary cost support will be paid to agriculture and aquaculture operators to alleviate the sharp rise in the prices of electricity and fertilisers. The aim of the support is to safeguard the liquidity of farms, domestic food production and security of supply.
23 Feb 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 204/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Temporary credit for high electricity bills
Households will temporarily be able to receive a household expenses tax credit for high electricity bills in their 2023 taxation. The credit will support households during a period of exceptionally high electricity costs.
21 Nov 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 152/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming taxation of biogas and electrofuels
A low EU minimum tax will be introduced for sustainable biogas used in heating and machinery instead of full tax exemption. At the same time, the tax rules for new renewable electrofuels will be clarified.
11 Nov 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 194/2022 vpPassed
Cutting VAT on electricity and transport
Value added tax (VAT) on electricity will be reduced to 10 per cent for the winter, and domestic travel tickets will be temporarily exempted entirely from VAT. The measures ease the financial position of households during a period of high electricity prices and inflation.
26 Oct 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 147/2016 vpPassed
Emissions trading compensation for industry
Electricity-intensive industry could receive state support for higher electricity costs driven up by emissions trading. The aim of the aid is to maintain industrial competitiveness and prevent production from relocating outside the EU.
20 Dec 2016 · 4 votes130 jaa29 ei - HE 121/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Third supplementary budget for 2022
The third supplementary budget for 2022, introducing amendments to the central government budget for the current year. The votes mainly concern individual appropriation items and proposals in dissenting opinions tabled by the opposition.
15 Sep 2022 · 4 votes - HE 191/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Raising heating and machinery fuel taxes
Energy taxation on heating and machinery fuels as well as peat will be tightened, and double taxation of electricity storage will be eliminated. In addition, an energy tax refund on light fuel oil will temporarily be paid at an increased rate to agriculture.
14 Dec 2018 · 8 votes167 jaa11 ei - HE 212/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Energy tax cuts and biogas excise duty
Electricity tax on heat pumps, electric boilers, the recycling industry and energy-efficient data centres will be reduced to a lower tax category. At the same time, an excise duty will be introduced on biogas used in transport, but its use for heating and small-scale production will remain tax-free.
17 Dec 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 144/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Peat tax exemption and floor price
Taxation of fuel peat will be temporarily eased by expanding its tax-free use in power plants and heating plants in 2022–2029. At the same time, a floor price mechanism will be established to prevent an increase in the use of peat if emissions allowances become cheaper.
13 Dec 2021 · 9 votesClosest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Sari Essayah 2
105 jaa44 ei - HE 87/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Expanding guarantees of origin for energy
Finland will introduce a new system of guarantees of origin for energy, expanding from electricity to also cover gas, hydrogen, as well as heating and cooling. In addition to renewable energy, guarantees of origin will also be granted for nuclear power and waste heat and cold.
17 Nov 2021 · passed without a vote