Government bills3

TopicCommon Foreign and Security Policy3
  1. HE 202/2024 vpPassed

    Stricter penalties for sanctions violations

    Violating international sanctions will become punishable more severely than before. Companies can be imposed corporate fines of up to tens of millions of euros, and aggravated offences will carry up to five years of imprisonment.

    27 Mar 2025 · passed without a vote
  2. HE 66/2022 vpPassed

    Tax exemptions for EU defence cooperation

    The armed forces of other EU member states will be exempt from value added tax (VAT) and excise duty when participating in EU defence activities in Finland or purchasing goods here. Corresponding tax benefits will also apply to the Finnish Defence Forces when taking part in joint actions in other EU member states.

    8 Jun 2022 · passed without a vote
  3. HE 59/2017 vpPassed

    Establishing a hybrid threats centre

    The European Centre of Excellence for Countering Hybrid Threats will be established in Helsinki to help participating states prepare for broad-based security threats. The centre will be given an independent legal status and operational preconditions in Finland.

    22 Jun 2017 · passed without a vote