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.
The Budget Bill
The opening of the Riksdag session 2025
The Riksdag opened again on Tuesday 9 September. The opening marked the start of the new parliamentary working year, the 2025/26 Riksdag session, for both the Riksdag and its 349 members.
9 September 2025 The Speaker Andreas Norlén holds a roll-call in the Chamber.
9 September 2025 Members of the Riksdag on their way to the opening of the Riksdag session.
9 September 2025 Members of the Riksdag at the opening in the Chamber.
9 September 2025 H.M. The King declares the 2025/26 Riksdag session open.
Debates
10 september 2025. The Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M).
10 september 2025. The Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) and Amanda Lind (MP).
The Riksdag buildings
View of the Riksdag and Riksbron from Strömbron.
The façade of the East Wing of the Riksdag on a winter's day in February.
The East Wing of the Riksdag as seen from the East. The Swedish flag and the EU flag blowing in the wind.
The flags are flying on Riksplan in front of the East Wing of the Riksdag.
Façade of the East Wing of the Riksdag towards Norrbro. Moder Svea ("Mother Sweden") is visible on the roof.
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.
View of the Riksdag from the Old Town. Pedestrians on Stallbron and Riksgatan.
The Speaker and Deputy Speakers
The Speaker Andreas Norlén.
The Speaker Andreas Norlén.
The Speaker Andreas Norlén.
First Deputy Speaker Kenneth G Forslund (SocDem).
First Deputy Speaker Kenneth G Forslund (SocDem).
First Deputy Speaker Kenneth G Forslund (SocDem).
Second Deputy Speaker Julia Kronlid (SweDem).
Second Deputy Speaker Julia Kronlid (SweDem).
Second Deputy Speaker Julia Kronlid (SweDem).
Third Deputy Speaker Kerstin Lundgren (Cen).
Third Deputy Speaker Kerstin Lundgren (Cen).
Third Deputy Speaker Kerstin Lundgren (Cen).
Third Deputy Speaker Kerstin Lundgren (Cen), First Deputy Speaker Kenneth G Forslund (SocDem), the Speaker Andreas Norlén, Second Deputy Speaker Julia Kronlid (SweDem).
Third Deputy Speaker Kerstin Lundgren (Cen), the Speaker Andreas Norlén, First Deputy Speaker Kenneth G Forslund (SocDem) and Second Deputy Speaker Julia Kronlid (SweDem).
The Secretary-General
The Secretary-General Ingvar Mattson.
The Riksdag Board
Debates and decisions
The voting buttons on a member's bench; green button for "yes", red for "no" and yellow for "abstain".
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.
The Democracy Workshop
In the Democracy Workshop, pupils can see what it is like to be a member of the Riksdag.
Pupils on their way to the Democracy Workshop.
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.
Contact
If you have any questions about the images, please contact the Riksdag Information Service.
- E-mail: riksdagsinformation@riksdagen.se
- Telephone: +46 8 786 59 30