PNE 3/2020 vp PeV 02.09.2020 professori Tuomas Ojanen Asiantuntijalausunto

This expert opinion examines how the Finnish Parliament (Eduskunta) should adapt its rules of procedure to manage infectious disease outbreaks, specifically focusing on the COVID-19 pandemic. It addresses the legal and practical challenges of maintaining democratic functions during a health crisis. The report impacts parliamentary operations, including voting procedures, remote meetings, remote work, and data security. It explores how to balance transparency and confidentiality under emergency conditions to ensure the Parliament can function effectively during exceptional circumstances.