The Speaker

The Speaker is the Riksdag's principal representative and leads and plans the work of the Riksdag.

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  • NATO flag raised at Riksplan

    On the morning of Monday 18 March, a flag-raising ceremony was held at Riksplan in front of the Riksdag to mark Sweden’s NATO accession. During the ceremony, speeches were delivered by H.M. The King, the Speaker Andreas Norlén and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. The NATO flag was raised and the Swedish Royal Army Band performed.

  • Finnish Speaker to visit the Riksdag

    The Speaker of the Parliament of Finland, Jussi Halla-aho made an official visit to Sweden on 13–14 March. Included in the Speaker’s delegation were a number of members of the Finnish Parliament.

  • Press invitation: Ceremony in connection with Sweden's accession to NATO

    In connection with Sweden’s accession to the defence alliance NATO, the Riksdag and the Government will hold a ceremony at Riksplan on Monday 18 March 2024.

  • Visit to the UK by the Speaker, Deputy Speakers and party group leaders

    On 28 February–1 March, the Speaker Andreas Norlén made an official visit to London, UK. The delegation included the Second and Third Deputy Speakers, party group leaders and the Secretary-General of the Riksdag.

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Photo of the Speaker and the Deputy Speakers.
Photo: Melker Dahlstrand//Swedish Parliament

The presiding officers

Standing, from the left, Third Deputy Speaker Kerstin Lundgren (Centre Party), the Speaker Andreas Norlén, First Deputy Speaker Kenneth G Forslund (Social Democratic Party), Second Deputy Speaker Julia Kronlid (Sweden Democrats).

CV: The Speaker

The CV contains more detailed information about the Speaker Andreas Norlén.

CV: Deputy Speakers

Deputy Speakers

Map of Europe. Illustration.

The Riksdag’s part in the Presidency of the EU

Sweden held the Presidency of the Council of the EU from January to June 2023. Here you can find further information regarding the Riksdag's part in the Presidency, also known as the parliamentary dimension.

The website for the Rikdag’s part in the Presidency of the EU

About the Speaker

The Speaker is the Riksdag's principal representative, and as such directs and organises the Riksdag's work procedures.

The tasks of the Speaker

Deputy Speakers

Kenneth G Forslund (Social Democratic Party) is First Deputy Speaker, Julia Kronlid (Sweden Democrats) Second Deputy Speaker and Kerstin Lundgren (Centre Party) is Third Deputy Speaker.

The Deputy Speakers

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