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Elections to the Riksdag
13 September 2026
Here you will find all the information you need about the 2026 elections
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 votes are being counted
Elections were held in Sweden on 13 September. The votes are currently being counted. The Election Authority establishes the final result of the election to the Riksdag approximately one week after election day. You will find the preliminary election results on the Election Authority website.
The future and resilience on the agenda at the Baltic Sea Parliamentary Conference (BSPC)
The 35th Baltic Sea Parliamentary Conference (BSPC) took place in Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany on 30 August –1 September. The title of this year’s conference was “Youth. Set. Sail. For a Thriving Baltic Sea Region” and the general debate at the conference was about the future for the Baltic Sea region.
The Riksdag this week 14 september – 20 september
The following is a selection of events during the current week. A full schedule is available in the Swedish calendar.
Sunday
The Riksdag will participate in the general debate of the UN General Assembly
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
Parliamentary elections were held on 13 September. Here you will find out more about important events after the elections.
The opening of the Riksdag session 2025
The Riksdag will open again on Tuesday 29 September. The opening markes the start of the new parliamentary working year, the 2026/27 Riksdag session, for both the Riksdag and its 349 members.
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.
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.