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The requirement for an introductory course for driving practice to be abolished
The requirement for an introductory course for driving practice for a Category B driving licence, that is for a private car or light lorry, is to be abolished. The Riksdag has voted in favour of the Government’s proposal on this matter.
Abolished registration requirement before applying for parental benefits
Additional amending budget for 2026 – reduced tax on fuel and electricity and gas subsidies
The Riksdag voted in favour of a proposal for an additional amending budget aimed at reducing tax on fuel and to introduce new, temporary electricity and gas subsidies.
Accessibility requirements for certain media
The Riksdag has voted in favour of adopting the Government's proposal, pending a second decision, on amendments to the Freedom of the Press Act and the Fundamental Law on the Freedom of Expression.
Digital recordings obtained by confiscation and copying at house searches shall not be considered official documents
The Government proposes that a digital recording that has been confiscated or copied during a search should not be considered an official document. The Riksdag has voted in favour of adopting the Government's proposed amendment to the Freedom of the Press Act, pending a second decision.
Visit the Riksdag on Stockholm Culture Night
The Riksdag will participate in Stockholm Culture Night on Saturday 18 April between 18.00 and 24.00. The Riksdag Buildings and the Riksdag Library will be open throughout the evening.
Members of the Riksdag observe parliamentary elections in Hungary
Parliamentary elections are to be held in Hungary on 12 April. Eight members of the Riksdag are included in an international delegation from the Parliamentary Assembly of the OSCE that will observe the elections.
Swedish-language requirement for the care of the elderly to be introduced
The Riksdag has voted in favour of the Government’s proposal stating that providers of care for the elderly will be obliged to work to ensure that staff have relevant knowledge of the Swedish language. The objective is to contribute to higher quality in the care of the elderly.
Obligation to provide information for certain e-identification companies
Law enforcement authorities will be able to contact an e-identification company to obtain information about a person’s use of e-identification for financial companies. According to the Government, the purpose of the proposal is to prevent, impede and detect more serious crimes. The Riksdag has voted in favour of the Government’s proposal.
Swedish Tax Agency to be given more modern control measures
The Riksdag has voted in favour of the Government’s proposal to modernise the Swedish Tax Agency’s control measures.
President of the European Parliament visits the Riksdag
The Speaker Andreas Norlén will receive the President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola on 27 March.
More stringent supervision of dogs that cause injury
The county administrative boards will be given more tools for supervision of dogs and to prevent dogs from causing injury. For example, the country administrative boards will have permission to access homes and other spaces for the purpose of supervision and will have greater authority to decide to implement immediate seizure.
More stringent regulations on invasive alien species
The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s proposals on more stringent regulations on invasive alien species.
The Riksdag to meet in August
The Speaker Andreas Norlén has consulted the party group leaders on the handling of government bills that have been introduced late. The Speaker has taken into consideration the various points of view expressed in the discussions and has decided to schedule plenary meetings on 12 and 13 August.
Secure detention to be introduced as new sanction for serious offences
It will be possible to sentence a person who has committed a serious offence against another person and who also has a high risk of recidivism to secure detention for an indefinite period. The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s proposal.
New rules on labour immigration
The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s legislative proposal to introduce more stringent rules on labour immigration, at the same time as the immigration of highly qualified labour will be promoted.
Possible to submit estate inventories online
It will be possible to submit estate inventories and estate notifications to the Swedish Tax Agency online. The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s proposals.
Additional amending budget: Support to Ukraine and stronger vaccine preparedness
The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s proposal for an additional amending budget with the purpose of supporting Ukraine and to strengthen Sweden’s vaccine preparedness.
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.
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 Bluesky, Instagram, X and Youtube, and the Speaker on X and Instagram.
Elections to the Riksdag
Elections to the Riksdag will take place on 13 September. Here you can find out more about how the elections work.