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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 Riksdag flies its flag on Ukraine’s Independence Day
On Monday 24 August, the Riksdag will fly its flag on the occasion of Ukraine’s Independence Day. The flag will be raised at Riksplan.
Members of the Riksdag observe parliamentary elections in Kazakhstan
Parliamentary elections will be held on 23 August in Kazakhstan. Six members of the Riksdag are included in an international delegation that will be observing the elections.
Stricter conditions for family member immigration
The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government's proposal to adapt Sweden's rules on who may be granted a residence permit as a family member to the minimum levels allowed under EU law.
The Riksdag this week 24–30 August
This week there are no planned meetings of the Chamber.
A full schedule is available in the Swedish calendar.
Latest webcast
You can watch the latest videos from the Riksdag webcast service here.
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 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.
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 nine 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, three 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.