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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.
Press invitation: Seminar with Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine
On 4 December, the Riksdag will hold a seminar with one of the winners of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, Professor Gary Ruvkun. The seminar is open to invited guests and media who notify their wish to attend in advance.
Better opportunities to attract highly skilled third-country workers
The Riksdag has voted in favour of the Government's proposal which includes lowering the salary threshold for the EU Blue Card.
Former Speaker and member of the Riksdag Birgitta Dahl has died
The former Speaker and member of the Riksdag Birgitta Dahl passed away on 26 November.
The Riksdag flies its flags at half-mast
On Thursday 28 November, the Riksdag will be flying its flags at half-mast in honour of the former Speaker Birgitta Dahl. The flags will be flown at half-mast from 9 a.m. onwards.
Memorial ceremony for member of the Riksdag Lars Wistedt (Sweden Democrats)
A memorial ceremony will be held in the Chamber on Wednesday 4 December at 4 p.m. in honour of the deceased member of the Riksdag Lars Wistedt (Sweden Democrats).
The Riksdag flies its flags at half-mast
On Tuesday 26 November, the Riksdag will fly its flags at half-mast in honour of the member of the Riksdag Lars Wistedt (Sweden Democrats). Lars Wistedt was elected to the Riksdag in 2022. The flags will be flown at half-mast from 9 a.m.
Member of the Riksdag Lars Wistedt (Sweden Democrats) has died
The member of the Riksdag Lars Wistedt (Sweden Democrats), Deputy Chair of the Committee on Defence and representing the constituency of Uppsala County, passed away on Monday 25 November during an official visit to Canada.
First Deputy Speaker visits Qatar
The First Deputy Speaker Kenneth G Forslund (Social Democratic Party) will visit Qatar on 25–29 November together with a delegation of members of the Riksdag. The purpose of the visit is, inter alia, to discuss current issues and promote a positive image of Sweden through parliamentary contacts.
Continued support for Ukraine at top of agenda at NATO Parliamentary Assembly autumn session
The NATO Parliamentary Assembly’s autumn session takes place in Montreal, Canada on 22–25 November. Six members of the Riksdag delegation will participate and continued support for Ukraine is at the top of the agenda.
All students should have access to a staffed school library
The Riksdag has voted in favour of the Government’s proposal on amendments to the Education Act and the Library Act.
Measures to combat crimes committed in and through companies
The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s legislative proposals aimed at preventing and combating crimes committed in and through companies.
Yes to strategy for marine environmental policy
The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government's proposal on a strategy for marine environmental policy.
President of the Parliament of Montenegro visits the Riksdag
The President of the Parliament of Montenegro Andrija Mandić paid an official visit to the Riksdag on 19 November at the invitation of the Speaker Andreas Norlén.
Easier for those working in shortage occupations to receive student finance for transition and retraining
The rules for receiving student finance for transition and retraining – a form of financial support for studies for adults who have already entered the labour market – will be simplified. In addition, individuals already working in shortage occupations will have greater opportunities to receive student finance for transition and retraining. The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s proposal.
New law on vehicle clamping
The Riksdag has voted in favour of the Government’s proposals, among other things, for new vehicle clamping legislation. Clamping means that the vehicle is locked in place and cannot be driven.
Debate between party leaders on EU policy
A debate between party leaders on EU policy was held on Wednesday 13 November. The debate opened with Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (Moderate Party) presenting the Government's priorities for its work in the EU, after which the other party leaders delivered their speeches. The debate can be watched on demand on the Riksdag website.
Decision to increase members’ pay from 1 January 2025
The Riksdag Remunerations Board has decided to increase the pay of the members of the Riksdag from 1 January 2025 by SEK 3,000 to SEK 78,500 per month.
Annual session of the Nordic Council
On 28–31 October, the Nordic Council's 76th annual session was held in Reykjavik, Iceland. Peace and Security in the Arctic was the overall theme of the session. Invited guest speakers included Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the leader of the democratic movement in Belarus, Svetlana Tsikhanouskaya.
Members of the Riksdag observe US election
A presidential election will be held in the USA on 5 November. Six members of the Riksdag will be included in an international delegation to observe the election.