The work of the Riksdag
Altogether there are 349 members in the Riksdag who represent eight different parties. Although the Chamber is the heart of the Riksdag, a great deal of the political work is also done inside the party groups and the parliamentary committees.
The Speaker leads the work of the Riksdag
The Speaker leads the work of the Riksdag in consultation with the party group leaders and with the support of the Riksdag Administration.
The Chamber is the heart of the Riksdag
The Chamber is where the members of the Riksdag debate important issues and where the Riksdag takes its decisions.
349 members
The 349 members of the Riksdag are elected every four years in general elections. Anyone wishing to become a member of the Riksdag must be entitled to vote and be nominated by a political party. Eight parties are represented in the Riksdag during the 2022-2026 electoral period.
The committees prepare decisions
A great deal of the political work of the Riksdag is conducted within the party groups and the 15 parliamentary committees. All of the decisions taken by the Riksdag are prepared in the committees. The Government obtains support for its EU policies in the Committee on EU Affairs.