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Parliamentary NATO summit
On 8–9 July, a parliamentary summit will take place in Washington, USA. From the Riksdag, Karin Enström (Moderate Party), Chair of the delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, will be participating.
The role of parliaments in the current security policy situation on the agenda at the OSCE PA summer session
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the security policy challenges in the OSCE region and a special debate on the situation in the Middle East were among the topics discussed at the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly’s summer session in Bucharest, Romania on 29 May–3 July.
JPSG Europol invitation to forum for fundamental rights
The Joint Parliamentary Scrutiny Group on Europol (JPSG) has recently adopted overall provisions for a forum for fundamental rights which will assist the JSPG with independent advice. The Riksdag delegation to the JPSG has participated in this work. The JPSG has now published an invitation for those who wish to be a part of the forum.
Russia's war of aggression with Ukraine on the agenda at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe summer session
On 24–28 June, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, PACE, held its summer session, in which five members of the Riksdag participated. Discussions at the Assembly included Russia’s war of aggression with Ukraine and the situation in Gaza.
The Riksdag votes in favour of defence agreement with the USA
The Riksdag had approved the agreement on defence cooperation between Sweden and the USA. The Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA agreement) regulates the specific conditions for an American military presence in Sweden.
Chilean President visits the Riksdag
The Speaker Andreas Norlén received the President of Chile Gabriel Boric Font on 14 June for a meeting at the Riksdag. Members of the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Industry and Trade, Transport and Communications and Education also participated in the meeting.
Colombian President to visit the Riksdag
The Speaker Andreas Norlén will host a dinner with the Colombian President Gustavo Petro Urrego on 12 June in connection with the President's official visit to Sweden. The visit is the culmination of this year’s 150th anniversary of bilateral relations between Sweden and Colombia
It will be easier to enforce decisions involving deprivation of liberty
Law enforcement authorities will be given better tools to quickly and effectively find wanted persons and to find aliens who pose a serious security risk. The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s proposal.
Amendments to the Minerals Act
Permit procedures for mines in Sweden are to made more efficient. The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s proposal for amendments to the Minerals Act, according to which Natura 2000 permits will no longer be a precondition for being able to grant an application for an exploitation concession.
Measures for safer residential areas
In order to create safer residential areas throughout the country, the Government has proposed that property owners should be given greater scope to terminate rental contracts for tenants who commit crimes. The Riksdag voted in favour of the proposals, and the amendments will come into force on 1 July 2024.
Clearer provisions concerning agitation against a population group
The Riksdag has voted in favour of the Government’s proposal on an amendment to the Swedish Criminal Code and has adopted the Government’s proposal for amendments to the Freedom of the Press Act to be held in abeyance.
Nuclear Waste Fund to cover more costs
Municipalities are to be reimbursed to a greater extent for their costs in connection with management and final disposal of spent nuclear fuel and nuclear waste. The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government's proposal, which means that more of the municipalities’ costs will be covered by the Nuclear Waste Fund.
King and Queen of Denmark visit the Riksdag
The Speaker Andreas Norlén received the King of Denmark Frederik X and Queen Mary in connection with their state visit to Sweden on 6 May. During their visit to the Riksdag, the royal couple also met the party group leaders of the Riksdag.
Members of the Riksdag observe elections in North Macedonia
Parliamentary elections will be held in North Macedonia on 8 May. Eight members of the Riksdag are participating in an international delegation which will observe the elections. A Swedish member is the head of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE PA) delegation.
Yes to an extended travel ban for children
The Committee on Health and Welfare has proposed that the Riksdag vote in favour of a more comprehensive travel ban for children and young people.
Electronic communication services and visits to be reduced and monitored at special youth homes
Safety and security at special youth homes are to be increased. The Committee on Health and Welfare proposes that the Riksdag vote in favour of the Government's proposal to introduce measures.
Stronger consumer protection in the area of gambling
New rules are to strengthen consumer protection in connection with gambling. The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s proposal which seeks to limit problems caused by gambling, such as debt and addiction.
Finnish President to visit the Riksdag
On 23 April, the Speaker Andreas Norlén will receive the Finnish President Alexander Stubb in connection with the President's state visit to Sweden. In addition to the Speaker, the President will meet party group leaders of the Riksdag.
It will be easier to change gender
The Riksdag has voted in favour of the proposal of the Committee on Health and Welfare for a new act on certain genital surgery, a new act on establishment of gender in certain cases, and a proposal for an act repealing the current Act on Establishing Gender Identity in Certain Cases.
Visit the Riksdag on Stockholm Culture Night
The Riksdag will participate in Stockholm Culture Night on Saturday 20 April between 18.00 and 24.00. Take the opportunity to experience the parliament buildings from the inside.