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The Riksdag critical towards EU proposal on amending decision on system for own resources
The EU budget’s revenues are known as own resources and consist, primarily, of contributions from the member states. There are currently four types of own resources, but the European Commission has proposed the introduction of a further three types, two of which are revisions of previously presented proposals, and one is new.
The Riksdag to participate in the 78th General Debate at the UN General Assembly
A delegation from the Riksdag will participate in the General Debate at the UN General Assembly in New York on 17–22 September.
Gift from the Riksdag and the Government to mark the King's 50 years on the throne
On 13 September, the Speaker Andreas Norlén and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson congratulated His Majesty The King on 50 years on the throne from 1973–2023. At a reception at the Royal Palace, they presented a gift from the Riksdag and the Government – a tapestry measuring eight square metres, based on a watercolour by the artist Lars Lerin.
The Riksdag voted in favour of increased use of secret investigative measures (JuU31)
The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government's proposal for amendments to legislation on secret investigative measures.
The Riksdag this week, 2–8 October
Monday
The EU's Inter-Parliamentary Conference for the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) and the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) on 1–3 October in Madrid, Spain.
Tuesday
- Interpellation debates
- Public consultation in the Committee on EU Affairs. The Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson will consult the Committee on EU Affairs ahead of meeting of the European Council.
Wednesday
Debates and decisions on proposals
Thursday
- Interpellation debates
- Question-and-answer session, during which government ministers will be answering questions from members of the Riksdag directly in the Chamber.
Friday
Interpellation debates
Saturday–Sunday
Guided tours of the Riksdag in both Swedish and English.
The opening of the Riksdag session 2023
The Riksdag opened again on Tuesday 12 September. The opening marks the start of the new parliamentary working year, the 2023/24 Riksdag session, for both the Riksdag and its 349 members.
The general private members' motions period
Once a year the members of the Riksdag get the opportunity to submit motions - proposals - on virtually any subject. This is during the general private members' motions period, which takes place in the autumn.
From royal power to people’s power – 500 years of parliament in Sweden
In June 2023, Sweden will celebrate 500 years as an independent nation. The Riksdag is commemorating and celebrating how Sweden’s form of government has developed, with a special emphasis on the role of the parliament and the development of its work procedures over the last 500 years.
From royal power to people’s power – 500 years of parliament in Sweden
Parties represented 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.
One member is currently without party designation. The member has left her party since the 2022 elections.
107
72
68
24
24
19
18
16
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 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.
Webcasts
All debates from the Chamber are broadcast live via the Riksdag webcast service. A few of them are also interpreted into English.