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Qatari Prime Minister visits the Riksdag
On 19 January, the Speaker Andreas Norlén received Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, in connection with an official visit to Sweden.
Problem with flagpole on the East Wing of the Riksdag
A problem has occurred with the flagpole on the roof of the East Wing of the Riksdag. The flag has got stuck just below the top and can neither be raised nor lowered. The Riksdag Administration is taking measures to resolve the issue.
Communication on state efforts to combat economic violence in close relationships has been considered
The Riksdag has considered a government communication based on the report from the Swedish National Audit Office on state efforts to combat economic violence in close relationships.
Unlawful financial activities to be punishable by fines or imprisonment
Unlawful financial activity can now be punished with fines or imprisonment for a maximum of six years. The Riksdag has voted in favour of the Government’s proposal on this matter.
Evaluation of the Riksbank’s monetary policy 2015–2024
The Committee on Finance has received Morten Ravn’s and Carolyn Wilkins’ evaluation of the Riksbank’s monetary policy 2015–2024
Debate between party leaders 14 January
A debate between party leaders took place at the Riksdag on Wednesday 14 January at 6 p.m. During the debate, the party leaders of all the parties represented in the Riksdag argued in favour of the policies they wish to pursue. The debate was interpreted into English.
Police work to combat sexual abuse of children should be prioritised and intensified
The Riksdag wants the Government to promptly task the Swedish Police Authority with prioritising and intensifying work to combat sexual abuse of children in digital environments. The Riksdag is therefore calling on the Government to act on this by way of an announcement.
Swedish contribution to NATO’s deterrence and defence in 2026
The Riksdag has voted in favour of the Government's proposal on the framework for the Swedish contribution to NATO’s deterrence and defence in 2026.
Stronger protection for children at risk of harm
The Riksdag has voted in favour of the Government’s proposal to strengthen children’s opportunities to receive protection and support from the local Social Welfare Committee.
The European Commission's Work Programme has been examined
The Committee on Foreign Affairs has examined the European Commission's Work Programme for 2026.
More stringent rules for conditional release
The Riksdag has voted in favour of the Government’s proposal to introduce more stringent rules for conditional release.
Improved high-cost protection for dental care
The Riksdag has voted in favour of improved high-cost protection for dental care.
Strengthened constitutional preparedness
The Riksdag and the Government will be given better preconditions for fulfilling their duties in the event of war and other difficult crises and to take necessary decisions based on law. The Riksdag voted in favour of adopting as a pending decision the Government’s proposals for amendments to the Instrument of Government and the Riksdag Act regarding the main provisions.
Winners of the Riksdag essay competition 2025
Two winners, Lo Dahlquist Mörkenstam and Benjamin Petersson, have been selected in the Riksdag’s essay competition 2025.
Yes to the expenditure limits and revenues in the 2026 Budget Bill
The Riksdag voted in favour of the expenditure limits and revenue estimates in the Government’s Budget Bill for 2026.
More stringent requirements regarding public counsels and interpreters in migration cases
The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s proposal to introduce more stringent requirements regarding public counsels. More stringent skills requirements will also be introduced for interpreters in migration cases.
Speakers from all over the world met at the Riksdag in support of Ukraine
Almost 70 delegations were represented when the Speaker Andreas Norlén, together with the Chairman of the Ukrainian Parliament Ruslan Stefanchuk hosted a parliamentary summit in Stockholm on 23–24 November.
Parliamentary summit on Ukraine in Stockholm
Together with the Chairman of the Parliament of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk, the Speaker Andreas Norlén will host a parliamentary summit in Stockholm on 23–24 November.
Stricter requirements on municipal adult education for immigrants
The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s proposal to introduce stricter requirements regarding municipal adult education in Swedish for immigrants (SFI).
The Health and Social Care Inspectorate will be able to stop unscrupulous actors
The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s proposal to give the Health and Social Care Inspectorate (IVO) more tools to intervene against unscrupulous and criminal actors in the health and social care services.
The Riksdag’s work with the central government budget
On 18 December, the Riksdag presented its decision on the 2026 central government budget to the Government.
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