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Welcome to the Riksdag
The Riksdag is Sweden’s parliament and main arena for political debate, where all laws affecting the people of Sweden are shaped and made. It has 349 members who are chosen every four years in general elections.
Latest news
More stringent supervision of dogs that cause injury
The county administrative boards will be given more tools for supervision of dogs and to prevent dogs from causing injury. For example, the country administrative boards will have permission to access homes and other spaces for the purpose of supervision and will have greater authority to decide to implement immediate seizure.
More stringent regulations on invasive alien species
The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s proposals on more stringent regulations on invasive alien species.
The Riksdag to meet in August
The Speaker Andreas Norlén has consulted the party group leaders on the handling of government bills that have been introduced late. The Speaker has taken into consideration the various points of view expressed in the discussions and has decided to schedule plenary meetings on 12 and 13 August.
Secure detention to be introduced as new sanction for serious offences
It will be possible to sentence a person who has committed a serious offence against another person and who also has a high risk of recidivism to secure detention for an indefinite period. The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s proposal.
New rules on labour immigration
The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s legislative proposal to introduce more stringent rules on labour immigration, at the same time as the immigration of highly qualified labour will be promoted.
The Riksdag this week 16–22 March
The following is a selection of events during the current week. A full schedule is available in the Swedish calendar.
Monday
- Interpellation debates
- Guided tours of the works of art in the Riksdag (in Swedish)
Tuesday
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Hearing in the Committee on the Constitution with Diana Janse, State Secretary at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs
- Debates on proposals
Wednesday
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Public consultation in the Committee on EU Affairs.
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Debates on proposals and decisions.
Thursday
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Debates on proposals
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Question-and-answer session
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Decisions
Friday
- Interpellation debates
Saturday–Sunday
- Guided tours of the Riksdag in Swedish and in English
- Guided tours of the works of art in the Riksdag (in Swedish)
International meetings and sessions
Tuesday
Members of the Riksdag participate in the EU Tax Symposium
Latest webcast
You can watch the latest videos from the Riksdag webcast service here.
, 2025/26:350 av Clara Aranda (SD)
, 2025/26:374 av Azadeh Rojhan (S)
, 2025/26:378 av Eva Lindh (S)
, 2025/26:367 av Kerstin Lundgren (C)
Visit the Riksdag
There are many ways of visiting the Riksdag. Guided tours of the Riksdag are available all the year round. You can also attend debates, decisions and the committees’ public meetings here at the Riksdag.
The committees – the hub of the work of the Riksdag
In the committees, the Riksdag’s decisions are prepared by the members of the Riksdag. In the Committee on EU Affairs, the Government obtains support for its EU policies.
The Constitution
The Constitution – also known as Sweden’s fundamental laws – are special laws which regulate how Sweden shall be governed. The Constitution is available in English translation.
The parties in the Riksdag and number of members
The Riksdag has 349 members who are elected every four years. Eight political parties are represented in the Riksdag during the 2022–2026 electoral period.
There are five members without party designation in the Riksdag. These members have left their parties since the 2022 elections (one from the Social Democratic Party, two from the Sweden Democrats and two from the Left Party). They still retain their seats in the Riksdag.
How the Riksdag works
The Riksdag’s five main tasks
The Riksdag is the highest decision-making assembly in Sweden. The Riksdag’s tasks include making laws and determining the central government budget. It also examines how the Government performs its duties.
Makes laws
One of the Riksdag’s most important tasks is to make laws. Proposals for new laws, or amendments to existing laws, normally come from the Government in the form of a government bill. However, proposals can also come from one or several members of the Riksdag.
Determines the central government budget
The Riksdag is responsible for determining central government expenditure and revenue in the central government budget.
Determines the central government budget
Examines the work of the Government
The Riksdag has several ways of examining the way in which the Government and public agencies perform their duties.
Works with EU matters
Sweden is a member of the EU. As a result, the Riksdag is not the only body with the authority to decide what laws will apply in Sweden.
Helps to shape foreign policy
Certain foreign policy matters can only be determined by the Riksdag.
The Speaker
The Speaker is the Riksdag's principal representative, and as such directs and organises the Riksdag's work procedures. Andreas Norlén (Moderate Party) has been the Speaker of the Riksdag since 2018.
Webcasts
All debates from the Chamber are broadcast live via the Riksdag webcast service. A few of them are also interpreted into English.
Explore the Riksdag – a virtual guided tour
Join us on an exciting journey through the Riksdag and watch videos on everything from the introduction of universal suffrage to the organisation of the work of the Riksdag. Get a 360° view of the Chamber, the assembly room of the Committee on Finance and other key locations, and take a guided tour behind the scenes of the Riksdag.