The opening of the Riksdag session 2024

The Instrument of Government – 50 years

At the opening of the Riksdag session 2024, we celebrated the fact that 50 years have passed since Sweden introduced its current Instrument of Government. The 1974 Instrument of Government replaced the previous Instrument of Government from 1809. In the new Instrument of Government, which took two whole decades to prepare, a parliamentary system of government was finally laid down as part of Sweden’s constitutional law. Throughout 2024, the Riksdag is celebrating a statute with historical foundations, that has also been amended over the years to keep up with the times.

The Instrument of Government 50 – years

Programme

1 p.m. the webcast from the opening of the Riksdag session starts. The guests arrive at Riksplan.

2 p.m. the opening ceremony starts in the chamber.  At the request of the Speaker, H.M. The King declares the 2024/25 Riksdag session open. The Prime Minister then presents the Statement of Government Policy, outlining the policies the Government intends to pursue during the coming year.

The programme in the Chamber also includes the Royal Anthem, musical performances by Amanda Ginsburg with band as well as musicians from Marinens Musikkår, the National Anthem and exit music.

In the evening, a concert will be held in collaboration with the Royal Swedish Opera for members of the Riksdag and invited guests. The guests include representatives of the Royal Family and the Government. 

The 2024 Riksdag session programme (pdf. 999kB)