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Welcome to the Riksdag
The Riksdag is Sweden’s parliament and main arena for political debate, where all laws affecting the people of Sweden are shaped and made. It has 349 members who are chosen every four years in general elections.
Latest news
Work practice with continued sickness benefit
The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s proposed amendments to the Social Insurance Code to lower the threshold for a return to work.
Greater opportunities for record checks in connection with employment in a municipality
The Riksdag voted in favour of municipalities being given greater opportunities to carry out record checks in connection with employment.
Qatari Prime Minister visits the Riksdag
On 19 January, the Speaker Andreas Norlén received Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, in connection with an official visit to Sweden.
Debate between party leaders 14 January
A debate between party leaders took place at the Riksdag on Wednesday 14 January at 6 p.m. During the debate, the party leaders of all the parties represented in the Riksdag argued in favour of the policies they wish to pursue. The debate was interpreted into English.
Communication on state efforts to combat economic violence in close relationships has been considered
The Riksdag has considered a government communication based on the report from the Swedish National Audit Office on state efforts to combat economic violence in close relationships.
The Riksdag this week 26 January–1 February
The following is a selection of events during the current week. A full schedule is available in the Swedish calendar.
Monday
- Guided tours of the works of art in the Riksdag (in Swedish)
Tuesday
- Special debate on the euro
Wednesday
- Debates and decisions on proposals
- Report from informal meeting between members of the European Council
Thursday
- Public meeting of the Committee on Cultural Affairs on knowledge overview of computer games and board games
- Interpellation debates
- Question-and-answer session
Friday
- Interpellation debates
International meetings and sessions
Monday–Friday
- The Riksdag delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe will participate in the Assembly's session in Strasbourg, France
Latest webcast
You can watch the latest videos from the Riksdag webcast service here.
, 2025/26:272 av Mats Wiking (S)
, 2025/26:231 av Isabell Mixter (V)
, 2025/26:280 av Jonathan Svensson (S)
The Riksdag’s work with the central government budget
On 18 December, the Riksdag presented its decision on the 2026 central government budget to the Government.
Visit the Riksdag
There are many ways of visiting the Riksdag. Guided tours of the Riksdag are available all the year round. You can also attend debates, decisions and the committees’ public meetings here at the Riksdag.
The committees – the hub of the work of the Riksdag
In the committees, the Riksdag’s decisions are prepared by the members of the Riksdag. In the Committee on EU Affairs, the Government obtains support for its EU policies.
The Constitution
The Constitution – also known as Sweden’s fundamental laws – are special laws which regulate how Sweden shall be governed. The Constitution is available in English translation.
The parties in the Riksdag and number of members
The Riksdag has 349 members who are elected every four years. Eight political parties are represented in the Riksdag during the 2022–2026 electoral period.
There are five members without party designation in the Riksdag. These members have left their parties since the 2022 elections (one from the Social Democratic Party, two from the Sweden Democrats and two from the Left Party). They still retain their seats in the Riksdag.
How the Riksdag works
The Riksdag’s five main tasks
The Riksdag is the highest decision-making assembly in Sweden. The Riksdag’s tasks include making laws and determining the central government budget. It also examines how the Government performs its duties.
Makes laws
One of the Riksdag’s most important tasks is to make laws. Proposals for new laws, or amendments to existing laws, normally come from the Government in the form of a government bill. However, proposals can also come from one or several members of the Riksdag.
Determines the central government budget
The Riksdag is responsible for determining central government expenditure and revenue in the central government budget.
Determines the central government budget
Examines the work of the Government
The Riksdag has several ways of examining the way in which the Government and public agencies perform their duties.
Works with EU matters
Sweden is a member of the EU. As a result, the Riksdag is not the only body with the authority to decide what laws will apply in Sweden.
Helps to shape foreign policy
Certain foreign policy matters can only be determined by the Riksdag.
Assignment to preserve and make unique artefacts available below Riksplan
The Riksdag has conducted an inquiry into how the unique historical environment below Riksplan can be preserved and made available to the public in connection with planned reconstruction work.
Assignment to preserve and make unique artefacts available below Riksplan
The Speaker
The Speaker is the Riksdag's principal representative, and as such directs and organises the Riksdag's work procedures. Andreas Norlén (Moderate Party) has been the Speaker of the Riksdag since 2018.
Explore the Riksdag – a virtual guided tour
Join us on an exciting journey through the Riksdag and watch videos on everything from the introduction of universal suffrage to the organisation of the work of the Riksdag. Get a 360° view of the Chamber, the assembly room of the Committee on Finance and other key locations, and take a guided tour behind the scenes of the Riksdag.
Webcasts
All debates from the Chamber are broadcast live via the Riksdag webcast service. A few of them are also interpreted into English.