This page contains press images from the Riksdag and the work 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.
Press images from the most recent recurring debates in the Chamber.
18 February 2026. Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard (Mod) is interviewed by journalists in the Chamber Foyer.
18 February 2026. Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard (Mod) debating with Morgan Johansson (SocDem).
18 February 2026. Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard (Mod) at the rostrum.
Debate between party leaders on 14 January 2026. Magdalena Andersson (The Social Democratic Party) debates with Jimmie Åkesson (The Sweden Democrats).
Debate between party leaders on 14 January 2026. The Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (Moderate Party) debates with Amanda Lind (The Green Party).
12 November 2025. Leader of the Social Democratic Party Magdalena Andersson debating with Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.
12 November 2025. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (Moderate Party) at the rostrum.
On 22 September 2025, the Government submitted the Budget Bill for 2026 to the Riksdag. Here is the Speaker of the Riksdag Andreas Norlén receiving the printed bill from Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson (Moderate Party).
22 September 2025. The 2026 Budget Bill.
22 September 2025. The 2026 Budget Bill.
On 22 September 2025, the Government submitted the Budget Bill for 2026 to the Riksdag. Here is Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson (Moderate Party) debating with Mikael Damberg (Social Democratic Party).
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 Members of the Riksdag on their way to the opening of the Riksdag session.
9 September 2025 The Speaker Andreas Norlén holds a roll-call in the Chamber.
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.
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.
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.
View of the Riksdag from the Old Town. Pedestrians on Stallbron and Riksgatan.
The East Wing of the Riksdag as seen from the East. The Swedish flag and the EU flag blowing in the wind.
View of the Riksdag and Riksbron from Strömbron.
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 Ingvar Mattson.
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 voting buttons on a member's bench; green button for "yes", red for "no" and yellow for "abstain".
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.
Photos are available for download on the website for the parliamentary dimension of the Swedish EU Presidency.
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