The 2021 parliamentary session

The Finnish Parliament has adopted protective measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the Parliament. ​​​​​

Press releases

 

 

The plenary debate on the decision on EU's own resources beganhttps://www.parliament.fi/EN/tiedotteet/Pages/The-plenary-debate-on-the-decision-on-EU's-own-resources-began.aspxThe plenary debate on the decision on EU's own resources began2/12/2021 11:00:00 AM
The opening of the 2021 parliamentary sessionhttps://www.parliament.fi/EN/tiedotteet/Pages/The-opening-of-the-2021-parliamentary-session.aspxThe opening of the 2021 parliamentary session2/3/2021 12:30:00 PM
Anu Vehviläinen continues as the Speaker of the Parliamenthttps://www.parliament.fi/EN/tiedotteet/Pages/Anu-Vehvilainen-continues-as-the-Speaker-of-the-Parliament.aspxAnu Vehviläinen continues as the Speaker of the Parliament2/2/2021 12:00:00 PM
A seminar on Nordic peace and conflict resolution opens Nordic Council's weekhttps://www.parliament.fi/EN/tiedotteet/Pages/A-seminar-on-Nordic-peace-and-conflict-resolution-opens-Nordic-Councils-week.aspxA seminar on Nordic peace and conflict resolution opens Nordic Council's week1/24/2021 10:00:00 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.

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

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.