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Member of the Riksdag to observe presidential election in Montenegro

A presidential election will be held in Montenegro on 19 March. A Swedish member of parliament will participate in an international delegation which will observe the election.

Members of the Riksdag observe the parliamentary elections in Kazakhstan

Parliamentary elections will be held in Kazakhstan on 19 March. Eight members of the Riksdag will participate in an international delegation which will observe the elections.

Committee on Foreign Affairs proposes that the Riksdag approve Sweden's NATO accession

The Committee on Foreign Affairs proposes that the Riksdag approve Sweden's accession to NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization), as well as the proposed legislative amendments. The Left Party and Green Party have entered reservations on the proposal.

Increased initiatives for wetlands

The Riksdag has called on the Government by way of an announcement regarding increased initiatives for wetlands. The announcement is based on proposals concerning water management contained in motions from the general private members' motions period in 2022.

Photo: Melker Dahlstrand

The Speaker receives a delegation from Hungary

On 7 March, the Speaker Andreas Norlén received Deputy Speaker of the Hungarian National Assembly Csaba Hende and delegation for a meeting at the Riksdag.

Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the implementation of the Strategic Compass, and the Arctic on the agenda when the Riksdag hosts the Conference for the Common Foreign and Security Policy and the Common Security and Defence Policy

Eu On 2–3 March, the Swedish Parliament will host the Interparliamentary Conference on the Common Foreign and Security Policy and Common Security and Defence Policy (CFSP/CSDP). During the conference, 250 participants will meet to discuss foreign, security and defence policy.

EU economic governance framework on the agenda when the Riksdag hosts the SECG Conference

Eu On 27–28 February, the Riksdag will be co-hosting the Conference on Stability, Economic Coordination and Governance, SECG, with the European Parliament. During the conference, parliamentarians primarily from the national parliaments of the EU member states, the European Parliament and the parliaments of candidate countries will meet to discuss economic and tax issues. The conference will take place in Brussels.

Improved supervision of antibiotics for animals

The Riksdag voted in favour of a legislative proposal from the Government, that will require veterinary surgeons to submit data to the Swedish Board of Agriculture when animals are treated with antimicrobial medicinal products, such as antibiotics.

East Wing of the Riksdag illuminated in yellow and blue. Photo: Melker Dahlstrand

The Riksdag marks one year of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine

To show support for Ukraine one year after Russia's full-scale invasion of the country, the Speaker will deliver a speech during a ceremony in the Chamber. During the week, the Ukrainian flag will also be hoisted at Riksplan, and the East Wing of the Riksdag will be illuminated in yellow and blue.

The Riksdag flies its flags at half-mast

On Friday 17 February, the Riksdag will be flying its flags at half-mast to honour the memory of member of the Riksdag Mats Nordberg (Sweden Democrats). Mats Nordberg, who was elected to the Riksdag in 2018, passed away on 15 January.

The green transition on the agenda when the Riksdag hosts interparliamentary conference on circular bioeconomy

On 20 February, the Riksdag will arrange a digital conference on circular bioeconomy. During the conference, parliamentarians mainly from the national parliaments of the EU member states and from the European Parliament will meet not only to discuss challenges and difficulties posed by a circular bioeconomy but also above all to highlight good examples and innovations.

Photo Anders Löwdin

Official visit by the Speaker of the Moldovan Parliament

The Speaker of the Moldovan Parliament Igor Grosu visited Sweden on 6–9 February, and was received at the Riksdag by the Speaker Andreas Norlén.

Photo: Anders Löwdin

Foreign Policy Debate

The foreign policy debate was held in the Riksdag on 15 February. The Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström (Moderate Party) introduced the debate with a presentation of the Government's Statement of Foreign Policy.

Photo: Anders Löwdin

The Riksdag hosts meeting of the chairpersons of COSAC

When the Riksdag hosted the meetings of chairpersons of COSAC, matters discussed included combating cross-border crime and the priorities for the Swedish Presidency.  Approximately 60 MPs from the EU affairs committees of the national parliaments and members of the European Parliament participated in the meeting.

Additional amending budget: Support to Ukraine as well as measures aimed at businesses and households in response to high energy prices

The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s proposal for an additional amending budget in response to high energy prices and the deterioration of the security policy situation in Sweden’s neighbourhood.

Legal consequences of Russian war of aggression against Ukraine debated at the PACE winter session

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) held its winter session on 23–27 January. The subjects debated at the session included the legal consequences of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine linked to human rights.

Organised crime on the agenda when the Riksdag hosts meeting of the chairpersons of COSAC

On 29–30 January, the Riksdag will host the meeting of the chairpersons of COSAC. During the conference, the chairpersons of the national parliaments' EU affairs committees and members of the European Parliament will be meeting to discuss current EU issues.

Human rights and the Russian invasion of Ukraine to be debated at the PACE winter session

The Riksdag delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, PACE, is participating in the Assembly’s winter session on 23–27 January. Issues to be discussed include the Russian invasion of Ukraine linked to human rights and the fight against gender-based violence.

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Debate between party leaders 18 January

A debate between party leaders was held at the Riksdag on Wednesday 18 January. During the debate, the leaders of all the parties represented in the Riksdag had the opportunity to argue in favour of the policies they wish to pursue. Webcast: Debate between party leaders

Speaker Andreas Norlén and Speaker of the Eduskunta (Finnish Parliament) Matti Vanhanen in the Eduskunta Plenary Hall. Photo: The Eduskunta

The Speaker leads a delegation to Finland

On Monday 16 January, the Speaker Andreas Norlén led a delegation of members of the Riksdag on an official visit to Finland.