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Marburg virus to be classed as a virus constituting a danger to society
The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s proposal that infection with Marburg virus be classified as a disease constituting a danger to society under the Communicable Diseases Act.
Debate between party leaders 15 January
A debate between party leaders will be held at the Riksdag on Wednesday 15 January. During the debate, the leaders of all the parties represented in the Riksdag will have the opportunity to argue in favour of the policies they wish to pursue.
The Riksdag votes in favour of the Government's proposal on total defence in 2025–2030
The Riksdag has voted in favour of the Government’s proposals on total defence in 2025–2030.
The Riksdag flies its flags at half-mast
On Thursday 17 december, the Riksdag will be flying its flags at half-mast in honour of the former Speaker Birgitta Dahl. The flags will be flown at half-mast from 3.30 p.m.
Memorial address for former Speaker Birgitta Dahl
On Tuesday 17 December at 3.30 p.m., the Speaker Andreas Norlén delivered a speech in the Chamber in memory of the deceased former Speaker and former member of the Riksdag Birgitta Dahl (Social Democratic Party).
Swedish armed force to be made available for NATO deterrence and defence
The Riksdag has authorised the Government to make a Swedish armed force available up until 31 December 2025.
Major investment in Sweden's roads and railways
The Riksdag has voted in favour of the Government’s proposal for a financial framework, totalling SEK 1,171 billion, which for twelve years will be used to upgrade Sweden’s transport infrastructure.
The Riksdag supports the Government's security policy strategy in the Defence Bill (UFöU1)
The Riksdag has considered the preconditions and strategy for security policy for the next six years. The strategy is part of the Government’s Total Defence bill for 2025–2030. The Riksdag has expressed its support for the Government's presented strategy for the period in question.
Winners of the Riksdag essay competition 2024
Two winners, Martin Lindqvist and Jeanette Rian, have been selected in the Riksdag's essay competition 2024. The winning essays are about publicly versus privately run welfare in the case of Televerket/Telia, by Martin Lindqvist, and about how representation changed in the Riksdag during the COVID-19 pandemic, by Jeanette Rian.
It will be possible for the Swedish Board of Institutional Care to keep children and young people in seclusion in connection with daily rest period
According to a proposal from the Government, the Swedish Board of Institutional Care (SiS) will be able, in certain cases, to keep children and young people in seclusion in connection with the daily rest period at special residential homes for young people. The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s proposal.
First Deputy Speaker visits Qatar
The First Deputy Speaker Kenneth G Forslund (Social Democratic Party) visited Qatar on 25–29 November together with a delegation of members of the Riksdag. The purpose of the visit was, inter alia, to discuss current issues and promote a positive image of Sweden through parliamentary contacts.
President of the Assembly of North Macedonia visits the Riksdag
The President of the Assembly of the Republic of North Macedonia, Afrim Gashi, will pay an official visit to Stockholm on 2–3 December at the invitation of the Speaker of the Riksdag Andreas Norlén.
Seminar with Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine
On 4 December, the Riksdag will hold a seminar with one of the winners of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, Professor Gary Ruvkun. The seminar is open to invited guests and media who notify their wish to attend in advance.
Better opportunities to attract highly skilled third-country workers
The Riksdag has voted in favour of the Government's proposal which includes lowering the salary threshold for the EU Blue Card.
Former Speaker and member of the Riksdag Birgitta Dahl has died
The former Speaker and member of the Riksdag Birgitta Dahl passed away on 26 November.
The Riksdag flies its flags at half-mast
On Thursday 28 November, the Riksdag will be flying its flags at half-mast in honour of the former Speaker Birgitta Dahl. The flags will be flown at half-mast from 9 a.m. onwards.
Memorial ceremony for member of the Riksdag Lars Wistedt (Sweden Democrats)
A memorial ceremony will be held in the Chamber on Wednesday 4 December at 4 p.m. in honour of the deceased member of the Riksdag Lars Wistedt (Sweden Democrats).
The Riksdag flies its flags at half-mast
On Tuesday 26 November, the Riksdag will fly its flags at half-mast in honour of the member of the Riksdag Lars Wistedt (Sweden Democrats). Lars Wistedt was elected to the Riksdag in 2022. The flags will be flown at half-mast from 9 a.m.
Member of the Riksdag Lars Wistedt (Sweden Democrats) has died
The member of the Riksdag Lars Wistedt (Sweden Democrats), Deputy Chair of the Committee on Defence and representing the constituency of Uppsala County, passed away on Monday 25 November during an official visit to Canada.
First Deputy Speaker visits Qatar
The First Deputy Speaker Kenneth G Forslund (Social Democratic Party) will visit Qatar on 25–29 November together with a delegation of members of the Riksdag. The purpose of the visit is, inter alia, to discuss current issues and promote a positive image of Sweden through parliamentary contacts.
The Riksdag this week 13–19 January
The following is a selection of events during the current week. A full schedule is available in the Swedish calendar.
Monday
Guided tour of the art in the Riksdag (in Swedish)
Tuesday
Interpellation debates
Wednesday
- Debate between party leaders
- Debates on proposals
- Decisions after the debates
- Report back from of the European Council
Thursday
- Interpellation debates
- Question-and-answer session
Friday
Interpellation debates
Saturday–Sunday
- Guided tours of the Riksdag in Swedish and in English
- Guided tour of the art in the Riksdag (in Swedish)
Covering the work of the Riksdag
If you are a journalist or photographer wishing to work in the Riksdag buildings or to monitor the work of the Riksdag, you will find the necessary information here.
Social media
Follow the work of the Riksdag and the Speaker on social media. The Riksdag can be found on X, Instagram and Youtube, and the Speaker on X and Instagram.