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New decision-making procedure for participation in NATO’s overall deterrence and defence activities
The Riksdag has voted in favour of the Government's proposal on a clear decision-making procedure for participation in NATO’s overall deterrence and defence activities.
Uranium mining to be allowed in Sweden
The Riksdag has voted in favour of the Government's proposal on uranium mining in Sweden.
Public authorities will be able to suspend employees
The Riksdag has voted in favour of the Government’s proposal to allow public authorities to suspend employees.
More people to be able to serve prison sentences with electronic monitoring (tagging)
The Riksdag has voted in favour of the Government's proposal that more people should be able to serve their prison sentences with electronic monitoring, that is using an ankle tag.
To editorial staff: The Speaker Andreas Norlén to host summit on Ukraine
Together with the Chairman of the Parliament of Ukraine, the Speaker Andreas Norlén will host a parliamentary summit in Stockholm on 23–24 November. The meeting will bring together invited Speakers and delegations and will take place within the framework of the Crimea Platform, a format of meetings of governments and parliaments aimed at highlighting the consequences of Russia’s annexation of Crimea. In connection with the summit, the Speaker Andreas Norlén and the Chairman of the Parliament of Ukraine invite you to a press briefing.
Pay increase for members of the Riksdag
The Riksdag Remunerations Board has decided to increase the pay of the members of the Riksdag from 1 January 2026 by SEK 2,900 to SEK 81,400 per month.
Focus on illegal adoptions when the IPU met in Geneva
Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine and illegal international adoptions of children were very much in focus during the 151th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Geneva, Switzerland on 19-23 October.
Nordic Council meets in Stockholm – debate on Nordic cohesion and Nordic everyday value on the agenda
The annual session of the Nordic Council will take place at the Riksdag on 27–30 October. Included on the agenda is a speech by President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and a debate on the theme Nordic cohesion and Nordic everyday value.
New regulatory framework for planning permission
The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s proposal to introduce a simpler, more effective and more appropriate regulatory framework for planning permission.
Criminalisation of virginity tests, virginity certification and hymen reconstruction surgery
The Riksdag has voted in favour of the Government’s proposal that virginity tests, certification of virginity and hymen reconstruction surgery are to be criminalised, both inside and outside the healthcare system.
New Public Service Act and guidelines for activities 2026–2033
The Riksdag has voted in favour of the Government’s proposal for rules for public service and its funding should be brought together in a new Public Service Act.
The Riksdag votes no to referendum on constitutional matter
On Tuesday 21 October, the Riksdag voted no to the Sweden Democrats’ request to hold a referendum on a constitutional matter pending decision. 257 members of the Riksdag voted no to the request, 70 voted yes and 22 were absent.
New rules on geographical indications and international trademarks
The Riksdag has voted in favour of the Government’s proposal concerning new rules on geographical indications and international trade marks.
Enhanced security and accessibility in elections
The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s proposal for amendments to the Elections Act. The aim of the amendments is to protect general elections and to improve the opportunities for voters to make use of their voting rights.
Debate between party leaders in January to be held in the evening
The Speaker and the party group leaders have agreed that the first parliamentary debate between the party leaders in election year will take place on Wednesday 14 January beginning at 6 p.m.
Transatlantic economic partnership and security discussed at NATO Parliamentary Assembly
On 10–13 October, the autumn session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly was held in Ljubljana, Slovenia. This was NATO’s 71st autumn session. Three members of the Riksdag delegation participated.
Strengthened transatlantic partnership and continued support for Ukraine high on the agenda at NATO Parliamentary Assembly autumn session
On 10–13 October, the autumn session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly will be held in Ljubljana, Slovenia. This will be NATO’s 71st autumn session. Four MPs from the Riksdag delegation will be participating.
Speaker’s visit to the USA cancelled
The Speaker Andreas Norlén’s planned official visit to the USA on 6–10 October has been cancelled.
Additional amending budget for 2025 – further support to Ukraine
The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s proposal on an additional amending budget to provide further support to Ukraine.
Tougher measures against ships that violate EU climate rules
Public authorities are to be given greater opportunities to take action against ships that violate EU climate rules. The Riksdag has voted in favour of the Government’s proposal.