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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
Faster expansion of prisons and detention centres
The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government's proposal to make it possible to grant temporary building permits for prisons and detention centres to a greater extent.
More protective spaces to give stronger protection in the event of heightened alert
The Government wants to enhance protection of the civilian population in the event of heightened alert. The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government's proposal on a new law on protective shelters and protective spaces.
More stringent requirements for Swedish citizenship
The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s proposal to introduce more stringent requirements for acquiring Swedish citizenship.
A new Firearms Act
The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government's proposal on a new Firearms Act. The new rules mean, among other things, a ban on certain types of semi-automatic rifles for hunting.
The Riksdag this week 27 April – 3 May
The following is a selection of events during the current week. A full schedule is available in the Swedish calendar.
Monday
- Interpellation debates
- Hearing in the Committee on the Constitution with Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (Moderate Party)
Tuesday
- Report from informal meeting between EU heads of state and government
- Debates on proposals
Wednesday
- Debates on proposals
- Decisions
Thursday
- Interpellation debate
Thursday – Sunday
- Guided tours of the Riksdag in Swedish and in English
Latest webcast
You can watch the latest videos from the Riksdag webcast service here.
, 2025/26:JuU31
, 2025/26:SfU28
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.
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.
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 nine members without party designation in the Riksdag. These members have left their parties since the 2022 elections (one from the Social Democratic Party, three from the Sweden Democrats, three from the Left Party and two from the Moderate 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.