Parliament's autumn session

​The Government has submitted its proposal for 2022 state budget to Parliament.​ Exercising budgetary power is an important part of Parliament's work in autumn sessions.​

Press releases

 

 

The Library of Parliament opens 1.11.2021 https://www.parliament.fi/EN/tiedotteet/Pages/library-of-parliament-opens-01112021.aspxThe Library of Parliament opens 1.11.2021 10/21/2021 5:45:00 AM
Interpellation debate on immigration and economyhttps://www.parliament.fi/EN/tiedotteet/Pages/Interpellation-debate-on-immigration-and-economy.aspxInterpellation debate on immigration and economy10/19/2021 2:00:00 PM
Parliament decided to introduce a COVID-19 passport and extend border entry restrictionshttps://www.parliament.fi/EN/tiedotteet/Pages/Parliament-decided-to-introduce-a-COVID-19-passport-and-extend-border-entry-restrictions.aspxParliament decided to introduce a COVID-19 passport and extend border entry restrictions10/15/2021 1:00:00 PM
Handling of the budget for 2022 continues in parliamentary committeeshttps://www.parliament.fi/EN/tiedotteet/Pages/Handling-of-the-budget-for-2022-continues-in-parliamentary-committees.aspxHandling of the budget for 2022 continues in parliamentary committees10/4/2021 1:00:00 PM

​Information about the COVID-19

Links, p​ress releases and additional information about the COVID-19.

The EU and the Eduskunta

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

Committees

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

 Members of parliament 

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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, 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

As a precautionary measure the Parliament House guided tours have been cancelled for now from 12 March 2020.

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.