In english
The Riksdag this week, 30 September–6 October
Monday–Friday
A delegation from the Riksdag will participate in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) in Strasbourg, France.
Tuesday
- Special debate on party funding that may jeopardise trust.
- Interpellation debates.
Wednesday–Friday
A delegation from the Riksdag will be participating in the session of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) in Dublin, Ireland.
Wednesday
Debates and decisions on proposals, including new legislation on confiscation.
Thursday–Friday
Johnny Svedin (Sweden Democrats) from the Committee on Industry and Trade will participate in the Conference on Stability, Economic Coordination and Governance in the EU - SECG in Budapest, Hungary.
Thursday
- Interpellation debates.
- Question-and-answer session with the Prime Minister, during which the Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (Moderate Party) will answer questions from members of the Riksdag directly in the Chamber.
Friday
Interpellation debates.
Latest news
Improved living conditions in connection with residence permits with temporary protection
The Government has proposed legislative amendments that apply to persons who have been granted a residence permit with temporary protection in Sweden. The Riksdag has voted in favour of the amendments.
Increased opportunities to take assets from criminals
The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s proposal on new legislation on forfeiture. Among other things it will be possible to take assets with criminal origin from criminals, regardless of whether or not it can be proven that someone has committed an actual offence.
Extended powers for Swedish Customs
Swedish Customs and customs officials are to be given extended powers. The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s proposal.
The general private members' motions period
Once a year, members of the Riksdag can submit proposals on virtually any issue that the Riksdag can take decisions on. This is known as the general private members' motions period. The 2024 general private members' motions period starts on Tuesday 10 September at 10.30 a.m. and ends on Friday 4 October at 4.30 p.m.
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 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.