Government bills72
- HE 261/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Strengthening anti-money laundering measures
Regulations on combating money laundering and terrorist financing will be specified to bring them into line with an EU directive and international recommendations. Clarifications will be made to customer due diligence and monitoring obligations for operators in the financial sector and other reporting entities.
20 Apr 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 234/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Decentralising asylum appeals to administrative courts
The processing of appeals against asylum decisions will be decentralised from the Helsinki Administrative Court to three other administrative courts as well. The change aims to speed up processing and clear court backlogs.
16 Dec 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 32/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Speeding up asylum processes and appeals
The processing of appeals concerning asylum decisions in the courts will be expedited by shortening appeal periods and designating the cases as urgent. At the same time, publicly funded legal aid for asylum seekers will be restricted and the granting of leave to appeal to the Supreme Administrative Court tightened.
27 Jun 2016 · 5 votes106 jaa63 ei - HE 143/2015 vpPassed
Abolishing national restrictions on cabotage
Additional national restrictions on cabotage transport by foreign transport companies will be abolished in Finland. The European Union's common rules will apply directly to temporary domestic transport operations within Finland.
27 Jun 2016 · 1 vote127 jaa45 ei - HE 2/2016 vpPassed
Abolishing humanitarian protection residence permits
The possibility of obtaining a residence permit on the basis of humanitarian protection will be removed from the Aliens Act to align Finnish regulation with the EU minimum level. At the same time, the service of asylum decisions will be expedited and permit fees will be required to be paid before the processing of paper applications begins.
22 Apr 2016 · 2 votes107 jaa29 ei - HE 103/2020 vpPassed
Tighter screening of foreign corporate acquisitions
Screening of foreign corporate acquisitions will be stepped up in Finland, and the requirement for prior approval will be extended to security-sector enterprises as well. Authorities will be granted the power to impose conditions on acquisitions instead of outright bans.
30 Sep 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 96/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Residence right applications for British citizens
British citizens living in Finland and their family members must apply for a right of residence under the Brexit withdrawal agreement to continue living in the country. Based on the application, they will be issued a new residence permit card confirming their right to work and access social security.
11 Sep 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 36/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Facilitating foreign employment in critical sectors
All third-country nationals legally residing in Finland will be granted the right to work in sectors critical to security of supply. Working in these roles will be permitted regardless of the type of existing permit until the end of 2020.
14 Apr 2020 · 3 votesClosest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Riikka Purra
30 jaa19 ei - HE 121/2025 vpIn progress
Using biometric data in crime prevention
The police and other security authorities will be permitted to use fingerprints and facial images from passports, identity cards and immigration registers to prevent and investigate serious crimes. The data may also be used to avert significant danger and to protect national security.
22 Jun 2026 · no votes yet - HE 32/2019 vpPassed with amendments
Expanding electronic identification and authorisation
A new electronic identification means will be created for foreign citizens to interact with public authorities, and the use of European identification means in Finnish services will be expanded. In addition, electronic mandates can also be registered at public authority service points without having personal online banking credentials.
16 Dec 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 242/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming police data protection rules
Legislation on the processing of personal data by the police will be reformed to align with European Union data protection rules and the modern operating environment. The regulatory framework will be clarified by moving from separate registers to data processing based on purposes of use.
3 May 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 224/2018 vpLapsed
Reforming immigration data protection rules
The processing of personal data on immigration will be consolidated into a single new act and aligned with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. At the same time, partial automation of decision-making will be enabled for the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri).
18 Apr 2019 · no votes - HE 68/2017 vpLapsed
Reforming reimbursements for healthcare abroad
Costs of health services received in EU and EEA countries and Switzerland will be reimbursed on the same basis as corresponding care in Finland. Reimbursing services other than primary healthcare will require a referral or an assessment of the need for care.
18 Apr 2019 · no votes - HE 272/2018 vpPassed
Loss of citizenship for serious offences
A person may lose Finnish citizenship if they commit a serious offence involving treason, high treason or terrorism directed against Finland. Deprivation of citizenship applies only to persons who also hold the citizenship of another state.
11 Apr 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 282/2018 vpPassed
Tightening dividend taxation on nominee shares
Dividend taxation on nominee-registered shares would be tightened and supervision stepped up. The actual end-beneficiary information for dividends must always be reported to the Finnish Tax Administration for a reduced tax rate to be applied.
26 Mar 2019 · 3 votesClosest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Timo Harakka 3
94 jaa77 ei - HE 273/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Restricting subsequent asylum applications and work
Subsequent asylum applications and applicants' right to work will be restricted to prevent individuals who have received a negative decision from delaying their removal without grounds. At the same time, it will be made easier for foreigners who have already worked in Finland for a year to move to a new sector.
14 Mar 2019 · 8 votes145 jaa33 ei - HE 253/2018 vpPassed with amendments
State intervention in security-threatening property transactions
The state will gain the means to monitor and, if necessary, block real estate transactions that could endanger Finland's national security. Buyers from outside the EU and the EEA will be required to obtain a permit to buy real estate in Finland.
14 Mar 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 19/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming population data processing and registration
Population data legislation will be aligned with the EU General Data Protection Regulation, and the division of responsibilities between authorities will be clarified. Foreign nationals granted a residence permit will receive a personal identity code directly without a separate request.
19 Dec 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 24/2018 vpPassed
Speeding up deportation of criminals
The deportation of foreign nationals who have committed crimes or who endanger public security will be expedited. A deportation decision can be enforced before the appeal process has become final, unless a court separately prohibits enforcement.
19 Oct 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 21/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Streamlining residence permits for researchers and students
Entry and residence permits for researchers, higher education students and trainees from outside the EU will be streamlined. At the same time, their mobility between EU countries and their opportunities to stay in Finland to work will be facilitated.
5 Jul 2018 · passed without a vote