Press releases

The EU and the Eduskunta

The Finnish Parliament plays a strong role in decision-making on EU matters, compared with many other member states. Parliament decides what position Finland should take in EU decision-making on matters that fall within Parliament's competence.

Finland held the Presidency of the Council of the European Union from 1 July to 31 December 2019. The Eduskunta hosted several parliamentary events and conferences related to the presidency.

Committees

The special committees prepare Government bills, legislative initiatives, Government reports and other matters for handling in plenary session. ​

 Members of parliament 

The special committees prepare Government bills, legislative initiatives, Government reports and other matters for handling in plenary session. ​

​Members of parliament

The Finnish Parliament has two hundred members, who are elected for a term of four years. Members belong to parliamentary groups, of which there are currently eleven.

Plenary sessions

Parliament's most important task, enacting legislation, takes place in the plenary session. Parliament can enact legislation on the basis of a government proposal, a Member's motion or a citizens' initiative.

 Committees

The committees prepare Government bills, legislative initiatives and other matters for the plenary session. Parliament has 15 committees and the Grand Committee, which focuses mainly on EU affairs.

International activities​

MPs are also needed to represent Finland on the international scene. They regularly participate in the work of nine interparliamentary organisations.

Visiting Parliament House

Guided tours can be booked here. All plenary sessions are also open for public.

Library of Parliament

The Library is open to the public. It serves all who need parliamentary, legal, or social and political information.​

Media in the parliament

The Finnish Parliament strives to serve the media actively and to create good working conditions for the media.