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The Committee on Finance has commissioned two international experts to evaluate the Riksbank’s monetary policy during the period 2015–2024
The Committee on Finance has appointed Carolyn Wilkins and Morten Ravn to evaluate Swedish monetary policy during the period 2015‒2024.
The Speaker on official visit to Poland
On 9–10 October, the Speaker Andreas Norlén visited Poland together with four members of the Riksdag. The programme included meetings with the Marshal of the Sejm Szymon Holownia and the Polish President Andrzej Duda.
3,178 private members’ motions submitted
The members of the Riksdag have submitted a total of 3,178 independent private members' motions and 11,022 proposals during the general private members' motions period. This is the result of the preliminary count carried out after the general private members' motions period expired today on 4 October at 4.30 p.m. The figures are yet to be confirmed.
The Speaker pays official visit to Denmark
On 1– 2 October, the Speaker Andreas Norlén visited Denmark together with three members of the Riksdag. The programme included a meeting with the Speaker of the Danish Parliament Søren Gade and participation in the opening of the Danish Parliament, the Folketing.
Improved living conditions in connection with residence permits with temporary protection
The Government has proposed legislative amendments that apply to persons who have been granted a residence permit with temporary protection in Sweden. The Riksdag has voted in favour of the amendments.
Increased opportunities to take assets from criminals
The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s proposal on new legislation on forfeiture. Among other things it will be possible to take assets with criminal origin from criminals, regardless of whether or not it can be proven that someone has committed an actual offence.
Extended powers for Swedish Customs
Swedish Customs and customs officials are to be given extended powers. The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s proposal.
The Speaker honours the victims of the Estonia disaster at a memorial ceremony
On 28 September, the Speaker Andreas Norlén participated in a memorial ceremony to mark the fact that it was 30 years ago Estonia sank in the Baltic and 852 passengers and crew lost their lives. The victims were honoured during a ceremony at the Estonia Memorial on Djurgården in Stockholm. Among the speakers were the King, the Speaker and the Prime Minister.
Human rights and protection of vulnerable groups to be discussed at the autumn session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe
On 30 September–4 October, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, PACE, will be holding its autumn session in Strasbourg. The Riksdag delegation, consisting of 12 members, will participate in the session in which important issues concerning human rights and freedom of expression are to be discussed.
Committee from the NATO Parliamentary Assembly visits the Riksdag
On 25–26 September, the Swedish delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly hosted a visit from the NATO Parliamentary Assembly's Defence and Security Committee. The visiting delegation consisted of some 20 members of parliament from NATO member states.
Additional amending budget for 2024 - Further military equipment and financial support to Ukraine
The Riksdag has voted in favour of the Government's proposal to provide further military equipment and financial support to Ukraine.
The Speaker unveils bust of Fredrik Reinfeldt at the Riksdag
On 24 September, the Speaker Andreas Norlén unveiled a bust of the former Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt (Moderate Party) at the Swedish Parliament.
Speaker of the Parliament of Åland visits the Riksdag
The Speaker Andreas Norlén received the Speaker of the Parliament of Åland Jörgen Pettersson at the Riksdag on 24 September.
The Riksdag to participate in the 79th General Debate at the UN General Assembly
A delegation from the Riksdag will participate.in the Summit of the Future and the General Debate at the UN General Assembly in New York on 21–27 September.
Debate between party leaders 11 September
A debate between party leaders will be held at the Riksdag on Wednesday 11 September. During the debate, the leaders of all the parties represented in the Riksdag will have the opportunity to argue in favour of the policies they wish to pursue.
Start of the new parliamentary working year
The Riksdag’s new working year – the 2024/25 Riksdag session – started on Tuesday 10 September. At 10.30 a.m. the members of the Riksdag convened for a roll-call in the Chamber. It was followed by a ceremony for the opening of the Riksdag session. Both events can be followed via the webcast service on the Riksdag website and in social media. Tuesday 10 September also marked the start of the general private members’ motions period.
HH the Amir of Qatar to visit the Riksdag
On 3 September, the Speaker Andreas Norlén will receive HH the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. During the visit, they will discuss current security policy challenges together with the Amir’s delegation and members of the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
To editorial staff: Advance application is required for a photo location at the opening of the Riksdag session
The opening of the Riksdag session will take place on Tuesday 10 September. In connection with the ceremony, there will be a limited number of photo locations available for the media. In order to be allocated a photo location, you need to apply in advance to cover the opening, and you also require media accreditation to the Riksdag.
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.