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Amendments to legislation on firearms
The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government's proposal on amendments to Swedish legislation regarding firearms. The amendments are considered necessary to enable the Amending Directive to the EU's Firearms Directive to be incorporated into Swedish law.
The situation in Ukraine – one of several issues discussed at the Plenary Meeting of COSAC
Members of the Riksdag monitor second round of the presidential elections in Turkey
A second round of the presidential elections will be held in Turkey on 28 May. Five members of the Riksdag will be included in an international delegation to observe the elections.
Chairman of the Ukrainian Parliament pays official visit to Sweden
The Chairman of the Ukrainian Parliament Ruslan Stefanchuk and a delegation visited Sweden on 20–23 May. They were received at the Riksdag by the Speaker Andreas Norlén.
More effective measures against the dissemination of terrorist content online
The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s proposal, which contains supplementary provisions to the EU’s regulation on measures against the dissemination of terrorist content online.
No requirement for dance permits in non-public places
The requirement for a permit for public dance events which are held in non-public places, for example in restaurants and nightclubs, will be revoked. The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government's proposal.
Chairman of the Ukrainian Parliament visits Sweden
The Speaker Andreas Norlén will receive the Chairman of the Ukrainian Parliament Ruslan Stefanchuk at the Riksdag during his official visit to Sweden on 20–23 May. At the Riksdag, Ruslan Stefanchuk will speak in the former Second Chamber. The event in the former Second Chamber is open to invited guests and the media, space permitting.
Members of the Committee on Foreign Affairs visit Ukraine
Representatives of seven parties in the Riksdag from the Committee on Foreign Affairs have visited Ukraine. The delegation visited Kyiv, Borodianka and Bucha, as well as Irpin on 15-16 May.
Single market and Ukraine on the agenda when the Riksdag hosts the Plenary Meeting of COSAC
On 14–16 May, the Riksdag will be hosting the Plenary Meeting of the LXIX COSAC. During the conference, members of the national parliaments’ EU affairs committees and members of the European Parliament will be meeting to discuss current EU issues.
Members of the Riksdag monitor election in Turkey
Parliamentary and presidential elections will be held in Turkey on 14 May. Six Swedish MPs will be included in an international delegation to observe the elections.
Participation in a terrorist organisation will be classed as a crime under the Terrorist Offences Act
The Riksdag has voted in favour of the Government's proposal introduce a new offence in the Terrorist Offences Act, namely participation in a terrorist organisation.
Tougher penalties for crime in criminal networks
The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government's proposal to impose tougher penalties for crimes committed within criminal networks and in disputes between criminal gangs.
The Speaker leads delegation to Czech Republic
On 25–26 April, the Speaker led a delegation on an official visit to the Czech Republic. The programme for the visit included meetings with Speaker Markéta Pekarová Adamová and a meeting with President Petr Pavel.
Committee urges the Government to gain consensus on adding the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to terrorist list
The Committee on Foreign Affairs proposes that the Riksdag call on the Government to gain EU consensus on listing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation.
The Speaker Andreas Norlén participates in EU Speakers’ Conference in Prague
On 24–25 April, the Speaker Andreas Norlén participated in the annual Conference of the Speakers of the EU Parliaments (EUSC). The Conference was held in Prague in the Czech Republic.
The Riksdag to have a new website in May
Work is currently in progress to complete the new Riksdag website riksdagen.se. A first version of the website will be launched in May.
Armed force to be made available for evacuation operation in Sudan
The Riksdag gives its consent to the Government to make an armed force comprising a maximum of 400 people available in Sudan.
Armed force to be made available for evacuation operation in Sudan
The Riksdag gives its consent to the Government to make an armed force comprising a maximum of 400 people available in Sudan.
Current energy policy issues on the agenda when the Riksdag hosts the interparliamentary conference on the EU’s future energy supply
On 23–24 April 2023, the Riksdag will arrange an interparliamentary conference on the challenges and opportunities for the EU’s future energy supply. During the conference, primarily members from the EU’s national parliaments will meet to discuss current energy policy issues.
Official visit by Speaker of the House of Commons of Canada
The Speaker of the House of Commons of the Parliament of Canada, Anthony Rota, and delegation, will pay an official visit to Sweden on 13–14 April. They will be received at the Riksdag by the Speaker Andreas Norlén on 13 April.
The Riksdag this week, 5–11 June
Monday–Tuesday
Guided tours of the Riksdag in both Swedish and English.
Wednesday
Debates and decisions on proposals.
Thursday
- Debates and decisions on proposals
- The Riksdag’s Research Day – webcast seminar on meeting complex challenges with the help of research.
- Question-and-answer session, during which government ministers will be answering questions from members of the Riksdag directly in the Chamber.
Friday
Interpellation debates.
Saturday–Sunday
Guided tours of the Riksdag in Swedish and in English.
The Riksdag’s part in the Presidency of the EU
Sweden will hold the Presidency of the Council of the EU from January to June 2023. Here you can find further information regarding the Riksdag's part in the Presidency, also known as the parliamentary dimension.
The website for the Rikdag’s part in the Presidency of the EU
From royal power to people’s power – 500 years of parliament in Sweden
In June 2023, Sweden will celebrate 500 years as an independent nation. The Riksdag is commemorating and celebrating how Sweden’s form of government has developed, with a special emphasis on the role of the parliament and the development of its work procedures over the last 500 years.
From royal power to people’s power – 500 years of parliament in Sweden
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 Twitter, Instagram and Youtube, and the Speaker on Twitter and Instagram.