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The Riksdag this week, 18–24 March
Monday
Ceremony in connection with Sweden’s accession to NATO
Tuesday
Interpellation debates
Wednesday
- Foreign policy debate in connection with Sweden’s membership of NATO
- Debates and decisions on proposals
- Public consultation in the Committee on EU Affairs
- Memorial address in honour of member of the Riksdag Sven-Olof Sällström (Sweden Democrats)
Wednesday–Friday
Conference of Parliamentarians of the Arctic Region (CPAR) in Kiruna
Thursday
- Public meeting in the Committee on Health and Welfare on civil defence and crisis preparedness in the health and medical services
- Public meeting in the Committee on the Constitution on the activities of the Parliamentary Ombudsmen
- Debates and decisions on proposals
- Question-and-answer session during which government ministers will answer questions from members of the Riksdag
Friday
Interpellation debates
Saturday–Sunday
- IPU session in Geneva
- Guided tours of the Riksdag in Swedish and in English
Sunday
Conference of Parliamentary Committees for Union Affairs of Parliaments of the European Union – COSAC – in Brussels
Latest news
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.
Elections to the European Parliament 2024
Elections to the European Parliament will take place at the beginning of June. In Sweden, the elections will take place on 9 June. Citizens in Sweden will elect the people who will represent them during the coming five years.
The Instrument of Government – 50 years
All public power in Sweden proceeds from the people and the Riksdag is the foremost representative of the people. This is stated in the Instrument of Government – the fundamental law setting out the basic principles of our democracy. The current Instrument of Government was adopted by the Riksdag on 6 March 1974.
The Instrument of Government – 50 years
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 currently two members of the Riksdag without party designation. The members have left their parties since the 2022 elections.
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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.
Welcome to the Riksdag
There are many ways of visiting the Riksdag. Guided tours of the Riksdag are available all the year round. Tours in English are available at noon and 1.30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. School classes and other groups can also book study visits in advance.
All debates in the Chamber and public hearings are open to the public.
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.
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.
Webcasts
All debates from the Chamber are broadcast live via the Riksdag webcast service. A few of them are also interpreted into English.