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