The Speaker is the Riksdag's principal representative and leads and plans the work of the Riksdag.
The SpeakerThe Riksdag has elected its Deputy Speakers. Johanna Haraldsson (SocDem) has been elected First Deputy Speaker. Julia Kronlid (SweDem) has been elected Second Deputy Speaker and Kerstin Lundgren (Cen) has been elected Third Deputy Speaker.
The SpeakerThe Riksdag has elected Andreas Norlén as its Speaker for the 2026-2030 electoral period.
Election 2026This week, the new Riksdag will meet and will start the parliamentary working year. On Monday 28 September there will be a roll-call for the members of the Riksdag. This will be followed by the election of the Speakers and presentation of the party group leaders. The same day also marks the start of the general private members’ motions period. On the following day, Tuesday 29 September, the ceremony for the opening of the Riksdag session will take place. The events of both days can be followed on the Riksdag website and on social media.
Today, following discussions with representatives of the parties in the Riksdag, and deliberations with the Deputy Speakers, the Speaker Andreas Norlén has given Magdalena Andersson (Social Democratic Party) the task of exploring the possibilities of forming a government. 4 00.
The Speaker Andreas Norlén, First Deputy Speaker Johanna Haraldsson (Social Democratic Party), Second Deputy Speaker Julia Kronlid (Sweden Democrats), Third Deputy Speaker Kerstin Lundgren (Centre Party).
CV: The Speaker
The CV contains more detailed information about the Speaker Andreas Norlén.
CV: Deputy Speakers
The Speaker Andreas Norlén is the foremost representative of the Riksdag. He is often seen leading debates and the work of the Chamber, but the Speaker has many other roles and duties. Come and take a look behind the scenes in the Chamber, and listen to the Speaker talking about his three main tasks as Speaker: leading the work of the Riksdag, leading the Riksdag Board and representing the Riksdag.
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What are the rows of benches at the front? How big is the large tapestry on the wall? Who is allowed to speak from the rostrum? In this series of videos on the Riksdag YouTube channel, the Speaker Andreas Norlén tells us (in Swedish) about what is what in the Chamber.
The Speaker’s tour of the Chamber
The Speaker is the Riksdag's principal representative, and as such directs and organises the Riksdag's work procedures.
Johanna Haraldsson (Social Democratic Party) is First Deputy Speaker, Julia Kronlid (Sweden Democrats) Second Deputy Speaker and Kerstin Lundgren (Centre Party) is Third Deputy Speaker.
