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New mortgage rules to reduce thresholds in the housing market
The Riksdag has voted in favour of the Government’s proposals on changed amortisation requirements and mortgage caps.
EU proposals on energy infrastructure criticised
The European Commission has proposed new legislation regarding energy. The Riksdag has examined the proposal on the basis of the principle of subsidiarity, that is the principle that decisions in the EU should be taken as close to citizens as possible.
New act on the protection of participation in public debate
The Riksdag has voted in favour of the Government's legislative proposal on the protection of participation in public debate in disputes with cross-border consequences.
Temporarily reduced VAT on food
The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s proposal to temporarily reduce the value-added tax rate (VAT rate) on food from 12 per cent to 6 per cent.
Extended criminal liability for attempting, preparing or conspiring to commit an offence
The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s proposed amendments to the Criminal Code with the purpose of increasing opportunities for law enforcement authorities to intervene and prevent serious offences from being committed at an early stage.
Clearer requirements for primary care
The Government proposes that the mission and responsibility of primary care should be made clearer, and that it should be clarified that it should be possible to receive medical assessment by a doctor or nurse, when necessary, at any time of the day in the municipal health services. The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s proposals.
Temporarily reduced employers’ contributions for young people
The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s proposal for a temporary reduction of employers’ contributions for people who, at the start of the year have turned 18 but not 23 years of age.
Flying the flag, speech and seminar to mark anniversary
24 February is the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. As in previous years, this day will be highlighted in the Riksdag.
The Riksdag flies flag on the anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine
To mark the anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Riksdag will fly the Ukrainian flag on Tuesday 24 February.
Expanded ban on gambling on credit
The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s proposal for an extended ban on gambling on credit.
Public hearing in the Committee on Finance on the evaluation of Swedish monetary policy 2015–2024
On Tuesday 17 February, the Committee on Finance will hold a public hearing on the evaluation of Swedish monetary policy 2015–2024. The evaluation was conducted by Carolyn Wilkins, Senior Research Scholar at Princeton University, and Morten Ravn, Professor of Economics at University College London.
Debate on Sweden’s foreign policy
The foreign policy debate will be held in the Riksdag on 18 February at 9 a.m. The Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard (Moderate Party) will introduce the debate with a presentation of the Government’s Statement of Foreign Policy, that is the Government’s objectives and priorities for foreign policy.
Driving licence tourism to be restricted
The Government wishes to limit the possibility for people with driving licences from third countries, that is countries outside the EU and the EEA, to circumvent the Swedish rules by means of what is called driving licence tourism. The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government's proposal.
Work practice with continued sickness benefit
The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s proposed amendments to the Social Insurance Code to lower the threshold for a return to work.
Greater opportunities for record checks in connection with employment in a municipality
The Riksdag voted in favour of municipalities being given greater opportunities to carry out record checks in connection with employment.
The Speaker pays official visit to Portugal
The Speaker Andreas Norlén visited Lisbon on 28-29 January together with four members of the Riksdag at the invitation of the President of the Assembly of the Republic of Portugal, José Pedro Aguiar Branco.
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.
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