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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
The requirement for an introductory course for driving practice to be abolished
The requirement for an introductory course for driving practice for a Category B driving licence, that is for a private car or light lorry, is to be abolished. The Riksdag has voted in favour of the Government’s proposal on this matter.
Abolished registration requirement before applying for parental benefits
Additional amending budget for 2026 – reduced tax on fuel and electricity and gas subsidies
The Riksdag voted in favour of a proposal for an additional amending budget aimed at reducing tax on fuel and to introduce new, temporary electricity and gas subsidies.
Accessibility requirements for certain media
The Riksdag has voted in favour of adopting the Government's proposal, pending a second decision, on amendments to the Freedom of the Press Act and the Fundamental Law on the Freedom of Expression.
Digital recordings obtained by confiscation and copying at house searches shall not be considered official documents
The Government proposes that a digital recording that has been confiscated or copied during a search should not be considered an official document. The Riksdag has voted in favour of adopting the Government's proposed amendment to the Freedom of the Press Act, pending a second decision.
The Riksdag this week 20–26 April
The following is a selection of events during the current week. A full schedule is available in the Swedish calendar.
Tuesday
- Hearing in the Committee on the Constitution with the Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson (Moderate Party) and former Minister for Foreign Affairs Margot Wallström (Social Democratic Party)
- Interpellation debates
Wednesday
- Public consultation in the Committee on EU Affairs.
- Debates on proposals
- Decisions
Thursday
- Debates on proposals
- Question time
- Decisions
Friday
- Interpellation debates
International meetings and sessions
Monday – Friday
Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, PACE, in Strasbourg
Latest webcast
You can watch the latest videos from the Riksdag webcast service here.
, 2025/26:CU28
, 2025/26:CU22
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.
Elections to the Riksdag
Elections to the Riksdag will take place on 13 September. Here you can find out more about how the elections work.
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 eight members without party designation in the Riksdag. These members have left their parties since the 2022 elections (one from the Social Democratic Party, three from the Sweden Democrats, two from the Left Party and two from the Moderate 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.
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.
Webcasts
All debates from the Chamber are broadcast live via the Riksdag webcast service. A few of them are also interpreted into English.