Press images

This page contains press images from the Riksdag and the work of the Riksdag.

Images of members of the Riksdag

There is a high-resolution image of each member of the Riksdag which may be used. The image is available on the member's page under Members and parties. Give the source as follows: Photo: Swedish Parliament. The images may not be altered beyond what is necessary for the purpose of their use.

Members and parties

The Spring Fiscal Policy Bill

17 April 2023. Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson (Mod) during the budget debate.
Photo: Melker Dahlstrand/Swedish Parliament

17 April 2023. Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson (Mod) during the budget debate.

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17 April 2023. Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson (Mod) debating with Mikael Damberg (SocDem).
Photo: Melker Dahlstrand/Swedish Parliament

17 April 2023. Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson (Mod) debating with Mikael Damberg (SocDem).

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17 April 2023. The cover of the Spring Fiscal Policy Bill 2023.
Photo: Melker Dahlstrand/Swedish Parliament

17 April 2023. The cover of the Spring Fiscal Policy Bill 2023.

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The cover of the Spring Fiscal Policy Bill 2023.
Photo: Melker Dahlstrand/Swedish Parliament

17 April 2023. The Spring Fiscal Policy Bill 2023.

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Sweden’s NATO membership

22 March 2023. The Riksdag voted in favour of Sweden’s NATO membership.
Photo: Melker Dahlstrand/Swedish Parliament

22 March 2023. The Riksdag voted in favour of Sweden’s NATO membership.

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22 March 2023. Aron Emilsson (SweDem) and Kerstin Lundgren (Cen) debate Sweden’s NATO membership.
Photo: Melker Dahlstrand/Swedish Parliament

22 March 2023. Aron Emilsson (SweDem) and Kerstin Lundgren (Cen) debate Sweden’s NATO membership.

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Delegation from Hungary visits the Riksdag

The Speaker Andreas Norlén received the Deputy Speaker of the Hungarian National Assembly Csaba Hende at the Riksdag.
Photo: Melker Dahlstrand/Swedish Parliament

7 March 2023. The Speaker Andreas Norlén received the Deputy Speaker of the Hungarian National Assembly Csaba Hende at the Riksdag.

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The Hungarian delegation and representatives of the Riksdag at a joint meeting.
Photo: Melker Dahlstrand/Swedish Parliament

7 March 2023. The Hungarian delegation and representatives of the Riksdag at a joint meeting.

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The Budget Bill

Photo: Melker Dahlstrand//Swedish Parliament
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Forming a government

Ulf Kristersson (Mod) was elected new Prime Minister after a vote in the Riksdag.
Photo: Anders Löwdin/Swedish Parliament

17 October 2022. Ulf Kristersson (Mod) was elected new Prime Minister after a vote in the Riksdag.

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The Speaker Andreas Norlén held a press conference together with Ulf Kristersson (Mod) about the ongoing formation of a new government.
Photo: Melker Dahlstrand/Swedish Parliament

14 October 2022. The Speaker Andreas Norlén held a press conference together with Ulf Kristersson (Mod) about the ongoing formation of a new government.

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The Speaker and Deputy Speakers

The Speaker Andreas Norlén.
Photo: Melker Dahlstrand/Swedish Parliament

The Speaker Andreas Norlén.

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The Speaker Andreas Norlén.
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The Speaker Andreas Norlén.

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The Speaker Andreas Norlén.
Photo: Melker Dahlstrand/Swedish Parliament

The Speaker Andreas Norlén.

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First Deputy Speaker Kenneth G Forslund (SocDem).
Photo: Melker Dahlstrand/Swedish Parliament

First Deputy Speaker Kenneth G Forslund (SocDem).

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First Deputy Speaker Kenneth G Forslund (SocDem).
Photo: Melker Dahlstrand/Swedish Parliament

First Deputy Speaker Kenneth G Forslund (SocDem).

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First Deputy Speaker Kenneth G Forslund (SocDem).
Photo: Melker Dahlstrand/Swedish Parliament

First Deputy Speaker Kenneth G Forslund (SocDem).

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Second Deputy Speaker Julia Kronlid (SweDem)
Photo: Melker Dahlstrand/Swedish Parliament

Second Deputy Speaker Julia Kronlid (SweDem).

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Second Deputy Speaker Julia Kronlid (SweDem)
Photo: Melker Dahlstrand/Swedish Parliament

Second Deputy Speaker Julia Kronlid (SweDem).

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Second Deputy Speaker Julia Kronlid (SweDem)
Photo: Melker Dahlstrand/Swedish Parliament

Second Deputy Speaker Julia Kronlid (SweDem).

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Third Deputy Speaker Kerstin Lundgren (Cen).
Photo: Melker Dahlstrand/Swedish Parliament

Third Deputy Speaker Kerstin Lundgren (Cen).

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Third Deputy Speaker Kerstin Lundgren (Cen).
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Third Deputy Speaker Kerstin Lundgren (Cen).

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Third Deputy Speaker Kerstin Lundgren (Cen).
Photo: Melker Dahlstrand/Swedish Parliament

Third Deputy Speaker Kerstin Lundgren (Cen).

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Third Deputy Speaker Kerstin Lundgren (Cen), First Deputy Speaker Kenneth G Forslund (SocDem), the Speaker Andreas Norlén, Second Deputy Speaker Julia Kronlid (SweDem).
Photo: Melker Dahlstrand/Swedish Parliament

Third Deputy Speaker Kerstin Lundgren (Cen), First Deputy Speaker Kenneth G Forslund (SocDem), the Speaker Andreas Norlén, Second Deputy Speaker Julia Kronlid (SweDem).

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Third Deputy Speaker Kerstin Lundgren (Cen), the Speaker Andreas Norlén, First Deputy Speaker Kenneth G Forslund (SocDem) and Second Deputy Speaker Julia Kronlid (SweDem). Photo: Melker Dahlstrand
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Third Deputy Speaker Kerstin Lundgren (Cen), the Speaker Andreas Norlén, First Deputy Speaker Kenneth G Forslund (SocDem) and Second Deputy Speaker Julia Kronlid (SweDem).

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The Riksdag Board

The Riksdag Board.
Photo: Anders Löwdin/Swedish Parliament

The Riksdag Board in December 2022. Front row from left: Jessica Rosencrantz (Mod), Secretary-General of the Riksdag Ingvar Mattson, the Speaker Andreas Norlén, Carina Ståhl Herrstedt (SweDem) and Vasiliki Tsouplaki (Lft). Middle row: Second Deputy Speaker Julia Kronlid (SweDem), Camilla Brodin (ChrDem), Lena Hallengren (SocDem) and Johan Löfstrand (SocDem). Back row: Mattias Bäckström Johansson (SweDem), Lina Nordquist (Lib), Mattias Karlsson i Luleå (Mod), Henrik Vinge (SweDem) and Daniel Bäckström (Cen). Absent: Annika Hirvonen (Grn).

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The Secretary-General

The Secretary-General Ingvar Mattson.
Photo: Anders Löwdin/Swedish Parliament

The Secretary-General Ingvar Mattson.

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The Riksdag buildings

  View of the Riksdag and Riksbron from Strömbron.
Photo: Camilla Svensk/Swedish Parliament

View of the Riksdag and Riksbron from Strömbron.

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  The façade of the East Wing of the Riksdag on a winter's day in February.
Photo: Melker Dahlstrand/Swedish Parliament

The façade of the East Wing of the Riksdag on a winter's day in February.

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The East Wing of the Riksdag as seen from the East. The Swedish flag and the EU flag blowing in the wind.
Photo: Melker Dahlstrand/Swedish Parliament

The East Wing of the Riksdag as seen from the East. The Swedish flag and the EU flag blowing in the wind.

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The flags are flying on Riksplan in front of the East Wing of the Riksdag.
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The flags are flying on Riksplan in front of the East Wing of the Riksdag.

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Façade of the East Wing of the Riksdag towards Norrbro. Moder Svea ("Mother Sweden") is visible on the roof.
Photo: Melker Dahlstrand/Swedish Parliament

Façade of the East Wing of the Riksdag towards Norrbro. Moder Svea ("Mother Sweden") is visible on the roof.

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The West Wing of the Riksdag reflected in the waters of Strömmen. The Rosenbad building, which houses the Prime Minister's Office, can be seen to the left.
Photo: Melker Dahlstrand/Swedish Parliament

The West Wing of the Riksdag reflected in the waters of Strömmen. The Rosenbad building, which houses the Prime Minister's Office, can be seen to the left.

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View of the Riksdag from the Old Town. Pedestrians on Stallbron and Riksgatan
Photo: Melker Dahlstrand/Swedish Parliament

View of the Riksdag from the Old Town. Pedestrians on Stallbron and Riksgatan.

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Debates

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The Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (Moderate Party) introducing the debate between party leaders. He is standing on the platform at the front of the Chamber and gesticulating.
Photo: Melker Dahlstrand/Swedish Parliament

Debate between party leaders

14 June 2023. The Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (Moderate Party) introducing the debate between party leaders.

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Ebba Busch (Christian Democrats) debating with Magdalena Andersson (Social Democratic Party). Ebba Busch (Christian Democrats) visible from behind and Magdalena Andersson (Social Democratic Party) from in front. Magdalena Andersson (Social Democratic
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Debate between party leaders

14 June 2023. Ebba Busch (Christian Democrats) debating with Magdalena Andersson (Social Democratic Party).

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Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström (Mod) debating with Morgan Johansson (SocDem).
Photo: Anders Löwdin/Swedish Parliament

Foreign policy debate

15 February 2023. Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström (Mod) debating with Morgan Johansson (SocDem).

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Jimmie Åkesson (SweDem) debating with Magdalena Andersson (SocDem).
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Debate between party leaders

18 January 2023. Jimmie Åkesson (SweDem) debating with Magdalena Andersson (SocDem).

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Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (Mod) opens the debate between party leaders.
Photo: Melker Dahlstrand/Swedish Parliament

Debate between party leaders

18 January 2023. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (Mod) opens the debate between party leaders.

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Debate between party leaders on EU policy. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (Mod) debating with Magdalena Andersson (SocDem).
Photo: Melker Dahlstrand/Swedish Parliament

Debate between party leaders on EU policy

16 November 2022. Debate between party leaders on EU policy. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (Mod) debating with Magdalena Andersson (SocDem).

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Debates and decisions

The voting buttons on a member's bench; green button for "yes", red for "no" and yellow for "abstain".
Photo: Melker Dahlstrand/Swedish Parliament

The voting buttons on a member's bench; green button for "yes", red for "no" and yellow for "abstain".

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The Chamber during a vote. The voting display shows how each member has voted; green light for ”yes”, red for “no” and yellow for “abstain”. Above the voting display is an information board showing how the members have voted.
Photo: Melker Dahlstrand/Swedish Parliament

The Chamber during a vote. The voting display shows how each member has voted; green light for ”yes”, red for “no” and yellow for “abstain”. Above the voting display is an information board showing how the members have voted.

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The Democracy Workshop

In the Democracy Workshop, pupils can see what it is like to be a member of the Riksdag.
Photo: Melker Dahlstrand/Swedish Parliament

In the Democracy Workshop, pupils can see what it is like to be a member of the Riksdag.

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Pupils on their way to the Democracy Workshop.
Photo: Melker Dahlstrand/Swedish Parliament

Pupils on their way to the Democracy Workshop.

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Image rights

The images may only be used in contexts that describe the Riksdag and its work. Reproduction for advertising or marketing purposes is not permitted. All photos are high resolution. The photos are in jpg format.

Information about rights to images on the Riksdag website and about how to cite the photographer and source can be found on the page Photo and film rights.

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Contact

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