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Welcome to the Riksdag
The Riksdag is Sweden’s parliament and main arena for political debate, where all laws affecting the people of Sweden are shaped and made. It has 349 members who are chosen every four years in general elections.
Latest news
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.
The Riksdag this week 2 March–8 March
The following is a selection of events during the current week. A full schedule is available in the Swedish calendar.
Monday
Guided tours of the works of art in the Riksdag (in Swedish)
Tuesday
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Public meeting in the Committee on Finance on with a hearing with on the Riksbank’s Annual Report 2025 and current monetary policy
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Interpellation debates, including a debate in which the Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard (Moderate Party) will answer an interpellation on Sweden’s responsibility in the West Bank in accordance with international law.
Wednesday
- Debates and decisions on proposals
- Seminar: The Office of Prime Minister 150 years
Thursday
- Interparliamentary committee meeting on women’s rights and democracy.
- The Riksdag’s Research Day: Politics and long-term challenges
- Debates on proposals, including the situation in Israel and Palestine
- Question-and-answer session
Friday
Interpellation debates, including a debate in which the Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Assistance Benjamin Dousa (Moderate party) will answer an interpellation on support to Islamic Relief
Saturday–Sunday
- Guided tours of the Riksdag in Swedish and in English
- Guided tours of the works of art in the Riksdag (in Swedish)
International meetings and sessions
Tuesday–Thursday
Conference on the Common Foreign and Security Policy and the Common Security and Defence Policy, CFSP/CSDP
Latest webcast
You can watch the latest videos from the Riksdag webcast service here.
, 2025/26:SkU17
, 2025/26:SkU14
, 2025/26:NU13
Visit the Riksdag
There are many ways of visiting the Riksdag. Guided tours of the Riksdag are available all the year round. You can also attend debates, decisions and the committees’ public meetings here at the Riksdag.
The committees – the hub of the work of the Riksdag
In the committees, the Riksdag’s decisions are prepared by the members of the Riksdag. In the Committee on EU Affairs, the Government obtains support for its EU policies.
The Constitution
The Constitution – also known as Sweden’s fundamental laws – are special laws which regulate how Sweden shall be governed. The Constitution is available in English translation.
The parties in the Riksdag and number of members
The Riksdag has 349 members who are elected every four years. Eight political parties are represented in the Riksdag during the 2022–2026 electoral period.
There are five members without party designation in the Riksdag. These members have left their parties since the 2022 elections (one from the Social Democratic Party, two from the Sweden Democrats and two from the Left Party). They still retain their seats in the Riksdag.
How the Riksdag works
The Riksdag’s five main tasks
The Riksdag is the highest decision-making assembly in Sweden. The Riksdag’s tasks include making laws and determining the central government budget. It also examines how the Government performs its duties.
Makes laws
One of the Riksdag’s most important tasks is to make laws. Proposals for new laws, or amendments to existing laws, normally come from the Government in the form of a government bill. However, proposals can also come from one or several members of the Riksdag.
Determines the central government budget
The Riksdag is responsible for determining central government expenditure and revenue in the central government budget.
Determines the central government budget
Examines the work of the Government
The Riksdag has several ways of examining the way in which the Government and public agencies perform their duties.
Works with EU matters
Sweden is a member of the EU. As a result, the Riksdag is not the only body with the authority to decide what laws will apply in Sweden.
Helps to shape foreign policy
Certain foreign policy matters can only be determined by the Riksdag.
The Speaker
The Speaker is the Riksdag's principal representative, and as such directs and organises the Riksdag's work procedures. Andreas Norlén (Moderate Party) has been the Speaker of the Riksdag since 2018.
Webcasts
All debates from the Chamber are broadcast live via the Riksdag webcast service. A few of them are also interpreted into English.
Explore the Riksdag – a virtual guided tour
Join us on an exciting journey through the Riksdag and watch videos on everything from the introduction of universal suffrage to the organisation of the work of the Riksdag. Get a 360° view of the Chamber, the assembly room of the Committee on Finance and other key locations, and take a guided tour behind the scenes of the Riksdag.