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Government bills6

Topicpublic interest6
  1. HE 90/2024 vpPassed with amendments

    Statutory cooling-off period for ministers

    Ministers moving to new duties after their term of office could be restricted by a cooling-off period of up to one year. The aim is to prevent conflicts of interest and the exploitation of confidential information, especially in the private sector.

    17 Jun 2026 · passed without a vote
  2. HE 170/2025 vpPassed with amendments

    Protection against cross-border harassment lawsuits

    A new act will protect journalists, researchers and civil society organisations from unfounded lawsuits brought with the intention of silencing them in cross-border civil cases. Courts would be able to dismiss a harassment lawsuit at an early stage, require security for legal costs from the claimant, and impose a penalty fee on the claimant.

    22 Apr 2026 · passed without a vote
  3. HE 14/2025 vpPassed with amendments

    Safeguarding essential functions during strikes

    Trade unions will be placed under an obligation to safeguard essential functions during strikes, such as human life, health, and safety. If the duty of care is breached, a court may prohibit the industrial action and employers may order employees to perform emergency work in acute emergencies.

    28 May 2025 · 6 votes
    83 jaa
    69 ei
  4. HE 192/2022 vpLapsed

    Statutory cooling-off periods for ministers

    The right of ministers to take up new duties after the end of their term of office could be restricted by a cooling-off period of up to one year. The restriction would prevent conflicts of interest and the exploitation of confidential information obtained in the Government.

    5 Apr 2023 · no votes
  5. HE 41/2024 vpPassed

    Facilitating renewable energy construction

    Rules concerning renewable energy projects will be added to the Nature Conservation Act in accordance with an EU directive. The construction and operation of renewable energy will be deemed to be in the overriding public interest.

    14 Jun 2024 · 4 votes

    Closest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Mai Kivelä 2

    112 jaa
    53 ei
  6. HE 147/2022 vpPassed with amendments

    Legal protection for whistleblowers

    Persons who detect misconduct in their work will be provided with statutory protection against employer retaliation, such as dismissal or discrimination. Large organisations and public authorities will be required to establish secure reporting channels for reporting suspected breaches.

    9 Dec 2022 · passed without a vote