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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
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.
The Riksdag this week 13–19 April
The following is a selection of events during the current week. A full schedule is available in the Swedish calendar.
This week there are no scheduled meetings of the Chamber.
Monday
- Interpellation debates
- Debate in connection with the presentation of the Spring Fiscal Policy Bill
Tuesday
- Hearings in the Committee on the Constitution with Minister for Justice Gunnar Strömmer (Moderate Party), Minister Johan Forssell (Moderate Party) and former Minister for Financial Markets Åsa Lindhagen (Green Party)
- Debates on proposals
Wednesday
- Election of Parliamentary Ombudsman
- Debates and decisions on proposals
Thursday
- Hearings in the Committee on the Constitution with former Minister for Finance Magdalena Andersson (Social Democratic Party), Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (Moderate Party)
- Debates and decisions on proposals
- Question-and-answer session with the Prime Minister
Friday
- Interpellation debates
Saturday
- Stockholm Culture Night
Latest webcast
You can watch the latest videos from the Riksdag webcast service here.
, 2025/26:SfU18
, 2025/26:NU18
, 2025/26:UU6
, 2025/26:SoU17
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.
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.
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.
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 eight members without party designation in the Riksdag. These members have left their parties since the 2022 elections (one from the Social Democratic Party, three from the Sweden Democrats, two from the Left Party and two from the Moderate 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.