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Memorial ceremony in connection with the tragedy in Örebro
In honour of the victims of the tragedy in Örebro, the Speaker Andreas Norlén will hold a memorial ceremony in the Chamber on 11 February at 12 p.m. . During the memorial ceremony, the Speaker will give a speech followed by one minute's silence.
The Riksdag flies its flag at half-mast
The Riksdag is flying its flag at half-mast today following the tragedy in Örebro. The flag will be flown at half-mast from 9 a.m.
Georgia’s participation in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) in focus at the winter session
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) held its winter session in Strasbourg on 27–31 January. Ten members from the Riksdag delegation participated in the session, which focused on themes including the humanitarian situation in Gaza and the war in Ukraine. Great attention was also paid to Georgia's accreditation to PACE.
New procedures for asylum seekers’ accommodation
Asylum seekers should, as a general rule, only be entitled to financial support if they exclusively live in the asylum accommodation they have been assigned to. The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s proposal.
Lien introduced within social insurance system
The Swedish Social Insurance Agency will be entitled to file a lien if there is a significant risk that a debtor will try to evade repayment, and if significant amounts are involved. The purpose is to create better tools with which to combat the criminal economy.
First Deputy Speaker visits Armenia
First Deputy Speaker Kenneth G Forslund (Social Democratic Party) attended a NB8 visit to Yerevan, the capital of Armenia on 22 to 24 January 2025.
Second Deputy Speaker visits Saudi Arabia
The Second Deputy Speaker Julia Kronlid (Sweden Democrats) and a delegation of members of the Riksdag will visit Saudi Arabia on 27–29 January. The purpose of the visit is to discuss current issues, mainly on developments in Saudi Arabia concerning gender equality and women’s rights, and to promote a positive image of Sweden through parliamentary contacts.
The Speaker participates in memorial ceremony in Auschwitz
On 27 January 2025, the Speaker Andreas Norlén will participate in a memorial ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau.
Greater consideration to be paid to conservation in Natura 2000 sites
The Riksdag has voted in favour of the Government's proposal for legislative amendments to increase conservation considerations when fishing in Natura 2000 sites.
First Deputy Speaker visits Armenia
First Deputy Speaker Kenneth G Forslund will attend an NB8 visit to Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, from 22 to 24 January 2025. Speakers from the parliaments of the Nordic and Baltic countries will be participating in the visit. The visit will take place at the invitation of the President of the National Assembly of Armenia Alen Simonyan.
Marburg virus to be classed as a virus constituting a danger to society
The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s proposal that infection with Marburg virus be classified as a disease constituting a danger to society under the Communicable Diseases Act.
Debate between party leaders 15 January
A debate between party leaders will be held at the Riksdag on Wednesday 15 January. 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.
The Riksdag votes in favour of the Government's proposal on total defence in 2025–2030
The Riksdag has voted in favour of the Government’s proposals on total defence in 2025–2030.
Memorial address for former Speaker Birgitta Dahl
On Tuesday 17 December at 3.30 p.m., the Speaker Andreas Norlén delivered a speech in the Chamber in memory of the deceased former Speaker and former member of the Riksdag Birgitta Dahl (Social Democratic Party).
Swedish armed force to be made available for NATO deterrence and defence
The Riksdag has authorised the Government to make a Swedish armed force available up until 31 December 2025.
Major investment in Sweden's roads and railways
The Riksdag has voted in favour of the Government’s proposal for a financial framework, totalling SEK 1,171 billion, which for twelve years will be used to upgrade Sweden’s transport infrastructure.
The Riksdag supports the Government's security policy strategy in the Defence Bill
The Riksdag has considered the preconditions and strategy for security policy for the next six years. The strategy is part of the Government’s Total Defence bill for 2025–2030. The Riksdag has expressed its support for the Government's presented strategy for the period in question.
Winners of the Riksdag essay competition 2024
Two winners, Martin Lindqvist and Jeanette Rian, have been selected in the Riksdag's essay competition 2024. The winning essays are about publicly versus privately run welfare in the case of Televerket/Telia, by Martin Lindqvist, and about how representation changed in the Riksdag during the COVID-19 pandemic, by Jeanette Rian.
It will be possible for the Swedish Board of Institutional Care to keep children and young people in seclusion in connection with daily rest period
According to a proposal from the Government, the Swedish Board of Institutional Care (SiS) will be able, in certain cases, to keep children and young people in seclusion in connection with the daily rest period at special residential homes for young people. The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s proposal.
President of the Assembly of North Macedonia visits the Riksdag
The President of the Assembly of the Republic of North Macedonia, Afrim Gashi, will pay an official visit to Stockholm on 2–3 December at the invitation of the Speaker of the Riksdag Andreas Norlén.