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.
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The elections and the formation of a government 2026
Here you will find all the information you need about the elections and the formation of the government.
Welcome to the Riksdag
Latest news
Criticism of EU proposal to future-proof electricity bills in the Union
DecisionThe Riksdag has examined a legislative proposal from the European Commission with the purpose of ensuring reasonable electricity bills for final customers in the Union.
Criticism of EU proposal to simplify the Union framework on direct taxation
DecisionThe European Commission has presented a proposal for a directive with the purpose of simplifying the Union framework on direct taxation and supporting the growth and competitiveness of the EU.
The Government should be able to decide on financial commitments in supercomputing contracts
DecisionThe Riksdag decided to approve an amendment to the central government budget for 2026. According to the amendment, the Government, or a public agency designated by the Government, may enter into financial commitments on behalf of the state in supercomputing contracts, that is, contracts for management and calculation of large data volumes.
The Riksdag this week 19–25 October
The following is a selection of events during the current week. A full schedule is available in the Swedish calendar.
Monday
- Press meeting with the Speaker Andreas Norlén
Tuesday
- Elections to the Judges Proposals Board, the Swedish Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe and the Board of the Riksbanken Jubileumsfond Foundation
- Report back from the European Council
Wednesday
- Debates and decisions on proposals
Thursday
- Public meeting in the Committee on Finance on the annual report from the Auditor General and the Swedish National Audit Office’s follow-up report
Saturday–Sunday
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Members of the Riksdag observe the elections in Serbia
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Guided tours of the Riksdag
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Guided tour of the works of art in the Riksdag
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 2026–2030 electoral period.
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.
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 general private members’ motions period 2026 starts at 11 a.m. on Monday 28 September and continues until the motions period for the Budget Bill ends.
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.
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.