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Data sharing within public administration to become simpler and less costly
The Riksdag has voted in favour of the Government's proposal on interoperability requirements for data sharing in public administration.
New rules on work procedures and on public disturbances in the Riksdag
The Riksdag voted in favour of the Riksdag Board’s proposal which includes new rules on elections of the Speakers, an increase in the basic funding to the party groups in the Riksdag and new rules on public disturbances in the Riksdag.
The Riksdag votes in favour of guidelines for economic policy and budget policy
The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s proposal on guidelines for economic policy and budget policy in the Spring Fiscal Policy Bill.
New grading system to be introduced
The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s proposal which includes a new grading system and a new model for calculation of students’ merit rating.
Permanent residence permits to be abolished
The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s proposal which includes the abolition of permanent residence permits for people in need of protection and people who have been long-term residents in Sweden, as well as their relatives.
Swedish contribution to NATO’s presence in Finland
The Riksdag has decided that the Government will be able, until 31 December 2026, to deploy Swedish armed forces of up to 1,200 people for the purpose of contributing to NATO’s presence in Finland.
Swedish prison sentences can be served temporarily abroad
The Riksdag has voted in favour of the Government's proposal to approve the agreement between Sweden and Estonia which will allow the temporary enforcement of Swedish prison sentences in Estonia.
Improved conditions for security and a calm study environment at school
The Riksdag has voted in favour of the Government’s proposal which is intended to create better conditions for security and a calm study environment at school by means of several interconnecting measures.
Better opportunities to investigate offences committed by children under the age of 15
The law enforcement authorities will have greater opportunities to use coercive measures against children under the age of 15.
Enhanced social protection and clearer responses to recidivism
The Riksdag has voted in favour of the Government's proposal on enhanced societal protection and clearer responses to recidivism.
Yes to improved support in schools and a greater focus on knowledge in curricula
The Riksdag voted in favour of two proposals from the Government on schools.
New act on reception of asylum seekers
The Government has proposed a new act on the reception of asylum seekers, in order to create more organised procedures for reception, make returns more efficient and reduce social exclusion. The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s proposals.
Turkish Speaker visits the Riksdag
On 4 June, the Speaker Andreas Norlén will receive the Speaker of Turkey’s Grand National Assembly Numan Kurtulmuş, who is paying an official visit to Sweden together with a delegation of members of parliament on 3–5 June.
Improved conditions for vocational training
The Riksdag has voted in favour of the Government’s proposal to improve cooperation between schools and working life and to improve skills development.
The possibility to use cash to be improved
The Riksdag has voted in favour of the Government’s proposal to improve the possibility to use cash.
Continued support for Ukraine heads the agenda at the NATO Parliamentary Assembly spring session
The spring session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly will take place in Vilnius, Lithuania on 29 May–1 June. Two members of the Riksdag delegation will participate in the session.
Income support system to be reformed
A person who receives income support will be obliged to participate in activities during time not spent, for example, on applying for work or studying. A benefit ceiling will be introduced with the purpose of stopping dependence on benefits and reducing social exclusion. The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s proposals
New act on contingency reserves of food
The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s proposal on an act on contingency reserves of products in the food supply chain, that is the whole process from farm to fork.
More measures to combat honour-based violence
The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s proposal to introduce more measures to combat honour-based violence and oppression.
Police may use AI for real-time facial recognition
The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s proposal to allow the Swedish Police Authority to use AI technology for real-time facial recognition.
Covering the work of the Riksdag
If you are a journalist or photographer wishing to work in the Riksdag buildings or to monitor the work of the Riksdag, you will find the necessary information here.
Social media
Follow the work of the Riksdag and the Speaker on social media. The Riksdag can be found on Bluesky, Instagram, X and Youtube, and the Speaker on X and Instagram.
Elections to the Riksdag
Elections to the Riksdag will take place on 13 September. Here you can find out more about how the elections work.