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Global tensions led to unusual number of urgent debates at Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe spring session
The spring session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) took place in Strasbourg on 7–11 April. Eleven members of the Swedish delegation participated in the session which, among other things, focused on the arrest of the mayor of Istanbul and protests in the Western Balkans and Central Europe.
War in Ukraine and Middle East conflicts on the agenda at IPU Assembly in Tashkent
Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine and the conflicts in the Middle East were discussed at the 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) which took place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on 4-9 April.
Situation in Georgia, Turkey, Ukraine and Serbia on the agenda at spring session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe
The spring session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) takes place on 7–11 April in Strasbourg. Twelve members of the Swedish Delegation to PACE are participating in the session which, among other things, will focus on the situation in Georgia, Turkey, Ukraine and Serbia.
The Riksdag flies flag on NATO Day
On Friday 4 April, the Riksdag will fly the flag on the occasion of NATO Day. The NATO flag will be raised at Riksplan from 8 a.m. Sweden has been a member of NATO since 7 March 2024.
State casinos to be discontinued
The Riksdag has voted in favour of abolishing gambling in casinos as a result of the type of licence issued by the state. Since the licence for state gambling is the only form of licence covering gambling in casinos, the proposal means that no actor will be able to obtain a licence enabling gambling at casinos.
Improved conditions for veterinary care
Veterinary care will be provided with better conditions to conduct its activities. The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government's proposal regarding changes to activities offering health and medical care for animals. The objective is to ensure long-term proper functioning of health and medical care for animals.
Ban on bottom trawling in marine protected areas
The Riksdag has voted in favour of the Government’s proposal which will make it possible for bottom trawling to be prohibited in marine protected areas, that is marine national parks, nature reserves, biotope protection areas or Natura 2000 sites.
The Speaker participates in Bucha Summit in Ukraine
The Speaker Andreas Norlén participated in the Bucha Summit in Ukraine on 31 March, a parliamentary conference of Speakers from 17 European countries. The meeting was held in connection with the three-year anniversary of the liberation of the city of Bucha from Russian occupation and to honour the hundreds of civilian victims of Russia’s aggression.
New rules to prevent slow processing of certain complaints at the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection
The Riksdag has voted in favour of the Government's proposal for new rules to prevent the failure to respond to or the slow processing of certain complaints at the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (IMY).
Swedish participation in NATO air defence operation
The Riksdag has approved the Government’s proposal regarding Sweden’s participation in an air defence operation under the command of NATO to protect and maintain the security of military and civil support to Ukraine.
New act to impede use of alternative payment systems by criminals
The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s proposal for a new act on currency exchange, as well as legislative amendments.
The Commission Work Programme has been examined
The Riksdag has examined the European Commission’s Work Programme for 2025. The Riksdag notes that the Work Programme has been presented at a time characterised by great geopolitical uncertainty, where the rules-based international order is being challenged.
First Deputy Speaker participates in European Conference of Presidents of Parliament
On 21–21 March, First Deputy Speaker Kenneth G Forslund will participate in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) Conference of Presidents of Parliament in Strasbourg.
Yes to new targets for energy research
The Riksdag has voted in favour of a government proposal on new targets for research and innovation in the energy sector. There has been a shift in energy policy in Sweden. The shift entails now focusing on performance in the energy and power system, rather than on what forms of energy and power provision should be concentrated on.
New rules on decisions regarding expulsion and refusal of entry, re-entry bans and elimination of track change
The Government has proposed legislative amendments one of the aims of which is to encourage more people to leave Sweden after a decision on removal, that is, refusal of entry or expulsion to their home countries. The Riksdag has voted in favour of the proposal.
Extended opportunities to use video surveillance in law enforcement and other public activities
The Riksdag voted in favour of a proposal from the Government, among other things enabling extended opportunities to use video surveillance. The proposal means, for example, that public sector actors will no longer require a permit for video surveillance.
President of the National Assembly of Serbia visits the Riksdag
The President of the Assembly of Serbia, Ana Brnabić, with her delegation, paid an official visit to Stockholm on 11 March at the invitation of the Speaker of the Riksdag Andreas Norlén.
Greater opportunities to use biometrics in law enforcement
The Riksdag voted in favour of amendments, among other things, to the Code of Judicial Procedure and the Criminal Data Act, which will give law enforcement authorities extended opportunities to use biometrics.
Continued and extended opportunities for secret data interception
The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s proposal that secret data interception to combat serious offences should continue to be permitted. According to the proposal, certain rules will be clarified and in some cases the opportunities to use secret data interception will be extended.
Increased information exchange to prevent and combat crime
The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s proposal to introduce a new law under which municipalities, regions, schools and a number of public agencies are to provide certain information to the Swedish Police Authority and other law enforcement authorities without being impeded by secrecy.