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Here you will find the latest information from the Riksdag.
Latest news
Parts of decision on children in detention to be paused
The Riksdag decided on 17 June to pause the legislative proposals on certain grounds for taking children into detention, time limits for certain children in detention and separation of children from their guardians.
Yes to opportunities to combat online recruitment
The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s proposal for a new law on the removal of online recruitment content and an amendment to the Public Access to Information and Secrecy Act.
A national e-identification to be introduced
The Government wants to secure access in society to electronic identification. The Riksdag supports the Government’s proposal on a new national e-identification act, and has voted in favour of the Government’s proposal.
Police training programme to be paid for
The police training programme is to be paid for. The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s proposal that seeks to encourage more people to apply for police training programmes and also to remain in the profession.
Stronger protection against aliens who pose a qualified security threat
Protection against aliens who pose a qualified security threat will be strengthened. The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s proposal.
Surplus in the income pension system to be distributed
The Riksdag voted in favour of new rules on the management of surpluses in the income pension system. According to the proposal, it will be possible to apply an “accelerator pedal” in the pension system in order to increase pensions.
Returns to increase
The Government wishes to make work on encouraging people to return to their home countries more efficient and implement several amendments to laws including the Aliens Act. The Riksdag has voted in favour of the Government’s proposal.
Stricter and clearer requirements regarding moral character for residence permits
The Riksdag has voted in favour of the Government’s proposal that the moral character of aliens, in other words their way of life, should be more closely considered when considering the right to a residence permit, both when it comes to granting and withdrawing such permits.
New nuclear power in Sweden – more possible places on the coast
The Government wants to create better conditions for the new establishment of nuclear facilities and is presenting proposals for amendments to the Environmental Code. The Riksdag has voted in favour of the Government’s proposal.
Improved care for people with mental disabilities
The Riksdag has voted in favour of government proposals including one on coordinated and support activities.
Data sharing within public administration to become simpler and less costly
The Riksdag has voted in favour of the Government's proposal on interoperability requirements for data sharing in public administration.
New rules on work procedures and on public disturbances in the Riksdag
The Riksdag voted in favour of the Riksdag Board’s proposal which includes new rules on elections of the Speakers, an increase in the basic funding to the party groups in the Riksdag and new rules on public disturbances in the Riksdag.
The Riksdag votes in favour of guidelines for economic policy and budget policy
The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s proposal on guidelines for economic policy and budget policy in the Spring Fiscal Policy Bill.
New grading system to be introduced
The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s proposal which includes a new grading system and a new model for calculation of students’ merit rating.
Permanent residence permits to be abolished
The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s proposal which includes the abolition of permanent residence permits for people in need of protection and people who have been long-term residents in Sweden, as well as their relatives.
Swedish contribution to NATO’s presence in Finland
The Riksdag has decided that the Government will be able, until 31 December 2026, to deploy Swedish armed forces of up to 1,200 people for the purpose of contributing to NATO’s presence in Finland.
Swedish prison sentences can be served temporarily abroad
The Riksdag has voted in favour of the Government's proposal to approve the agreement between Sweden and Estonia which will allow the temporary enforcement of Swedish prison sentences in Estonia.
Improved conditions for security and a calm study environment at school
The Riksdag has voted in favour of the Government’s proposal which is intended to create better conditions for security and a calm study environment at school by means of several interconnecting measures.
Better opportunities to investigate offences committed by children under the age of 15
The law enforcement authorities will have greater opportunities to use coercive measures against children under the age of 15.
Enhanced social protection and clearer responses to recidivism
The Riksdag has voted in favour of the Government's proposal on enhanced societal protection and clearer responses to recidivism.
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.