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Constitutional amendments on accessibility requirements for certain media
DecisionThe Riksdag has voted in favour of constitutional amendments to the Freedom of the Press Act and the Fundamental Law on the Freedom of Expression. The amendments will make it possible to regulate certain accessibility requirements in ordinary law, for example, to ensure accessibility for people with disabilities.
Yes to constitutional amendments on abortion, citizenship and freedom of association
DecisionThe Riksdag has voted in favour of constitutional amendments to the Instrument of Government, which includes making abortion a constitutional right and freedom.
Digital recordings obtained by confiscation and copying at house searches shall not be considered official documents
DecisionThe Riksdag has voted in favour of a constitutional amendment to the Freedom of the Press Act. The amendment states that a digital recording that has been confiscated or copied during a search should not be considered an official document.
Strengthened constitutional preparedness in the event of war and severe crises
DecisionThe Riksdag has voted in favour of constitutional amendments to the Instrument of Government and amendments to the Riksdag Act. The amendments concern such things as providing the Riksdag and the Government with better conditions to fulfil their tasks in war and other severe crises and to make necessary decisions on a legal basis.
Information from the Speaker on the continued process of forming a government
PressOn Tuesday 17 November, Ulf Kristersson (Moderate Party) will report back on his task of exploring the possibilities of forming a government to the Speaker Andreas Norlén.
The Speaker extends Ulf Kristersson’s task of exploring the possibilities of forming a government
The SpeakerIn view of the new circumstances that emerged today, the Speaker Andreas Norlén is extending Ulf Kristersson’s task of exploring the possibilities of forming a government by a few days. The new date on which Ulf Kristersson will be required to report back to the Speaker will be announced later.
Constitutional status of the Parliamentary Ombudsmen to be strengthened
DecisionThe Riksdag has voted in favour of an amendment to the Instrument of Government. The amendment concerns the Parliamentary Ombudsmen (JO) and the rules on the dismissal of an Ombudsman who no longer has the confidence of the Riksdag.
Enhanced protection of democracy and the independence of the courts
DecisionThe Riksdag has voted in favour of amendments to the Instrument of Government and the Riksdag Act. The amendments mean that it will be more difficult to amend the fundamental laws and that protection and the independence of the courts will be enhanced.
Constitutional provision on agitation against a population group to be clarified
DecisionThe Riksdag voted in favour of an amendment to the Freedom of the Press Act, among other things, on the criminalisation of denial of the Holocaust also as freedom of the press and freedom of expression offences.
Supply of personnel in the military defence to be improved
DecisionThe Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s proposal to improve supply of personnel in the military defence with the purpose of strengthening resilience.
The Speaker gives task of examining possibilities of forming a government to Ulf Kristersson (Mod)
PressToday, on Tuesday 3 November, the Speaker Andreas Norlén has given Ulf Kristersson (Moderate Party) the task of exploring the possibilities of forming a government.
No to Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist (Cen) as Prime Minister
Election 2026The Speaker’s proposal for a new prime minister was put to the vote in the Chamber on Tuesday 3 November. The Speaker’s proposal was Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist (Centre Party). The Riksdag rejected the Speaker’s proposal, as more than half of the members of the Riksdag voted against it.
Speaker of the Hungarian National Assembly visits the Riksdag
The SpeakerOn 4 November, the Speaker Andreas Norlén will receive the Speaker of the Hungarian National Assembly Ágnes Forsthoffer in connection with an official visit to Sweden.
MPs from the Swedish Parliament participate in the Session of the Nordic Council in Helsinki
InternationalA total of 19 MPs from the Swedish Parliament participated in the 78th Session of the Nordic Council at the Finnish Parliament in Helsinki on 26–29 October. This year’s theme, “Nordic Comprehensive Security”, focused on how the Nordic countries together can strengthen their security, preparedness and ability to meet the challenges of the future.
The Speaker puts forward Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist (Cen) as candidate for Prime Minister
PressOn Friday 30 October, the Speaker of the Riksdag Andreas Norlén will put forward the leader of the Centre Party, Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist, as candidate for Prime Minister.
Press meeting with the Speaker Andreas Norlén
PressIn connection with the process of forming a new government, the Speaker Andreas Norlén will meet the media in the Riksdag Press Centre.
The Speaker has received a report from Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist (Cen)
PressToday, 26 October, the Speaker Andreas Norlén received Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist’s report in connection with her task of exploring the possibilities of forming a government that can be tolerated by the Riksdag.
Members of the Riksdag observe the elections in Serbia
InternationalA parliamentary election will be held in Serbia on 25 October. Two members of the Riksdag are included in an international delegation from the Parliamentary Assembly of the OSCE which will observe the elections.
The Speaker to receive a report from Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist (Cen)
PressOn Monday 26 October at 10 a.m., the Speaker Andreas Norlén will meet Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist (Centre Party). She will then provide him with a report on her assignment of exploring the possibilities of forming a government that can be tolerated by the Riksdag. The meeting will take place at the Speaker's office.
Criticism of EU proposal to future-proof electricity bills in the Union
DecisionThe Riksdag has examined a legislative proposal from the European Commission with the purpose of ensuring reasonable electricity bills for final customers in the Union.
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The elections and the formation of a government
Parliamentary elections were held on 13 September. Here you will find all the information you need about the elections and the formation of the government.
The elections and the formation of a government 2026