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Debate between party leaders 11 September
A debate between party leaders will be held at the Riksdag on Wednesday 11 September. During the debate, the leaders of all the parties represented in the Riksdag will have the opportunity to argue in favour of the policies they wish to pursue.
Start of the new parliamentary working year
The Riksdag’s new working year – the 2024/25 Riksdag session – started on Tuesday 10 September. At 10.30 a.m. the members of the Riksdag convened for a roll-call in the Chamber. It was followed by a ceremony for the opening of the Riksdag session. Both events can be followed via the webcast service on the Riksdag website and in social media. Tuesday 10 September also marked the start of the general private members’ motions period.
HH the Amir of Qatar to visit the Riksdag
On 3 September, the Speaker Andreas Norlén will receive HH the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. During the visit, they will discuss current security policy challenges together with the Amir’s delegation and members of the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
To editorial staff: Advance application is required for a photo location at the opening of the Riksdag session
The opening of the Riksdag session will take place on Tuesday 10 September. In connection with the ceremony, there will be a limited number of photo locations available for the media. In order to be allocated a photo location, you need to apply in advance to cover the opening, and you also require media accreditation to the Riksdag.
Parliamentary NATO summit
On 8–9 July, a parliamentary summit will take place in Washington, USA. From the Riksdag, Karin Enström (Moderate Party), Chair of the delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, will be participating.
The role of parliaments in the current security policy situation on the agenda at the OSCE PA summer session
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the security policy challenges in the OSCE region and a special debate on the situation in the Middle East were among the topics discussed at the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly’s summer session in Bucharest, Romania on 29 May–3 July.
JPSG Europol invitation to forum for fundamental rights
The Joint Parliamentary Scrutiny Group on Europol (JPSG) has recently adopted overall provisions for a forum for fundamental rights which will assist the JSPG with independent advice. The Riksdag delegation to the JPSG has participated in this work. The JPSG has now published an invitation for those who wish to be a part of the forum.
Russia's war of aggression with Ukraine on the agenda at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe summer session
On 24–28 June, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, PACE, held its summer session, in which five members of the Riksdag participated. Discussions at the Assembly included Russia’s war of aggression with Ukraine and the situation in Gaza.
The Riksdag votes in favour of defence agreement with the USA
The Riksdag had approved the agreement on defence cooperation between Sweden and the USA. The Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA agreement) regulates the specific conditions for an American military presence in Sweden.
Chilean President visits the Riksdag
The Speaker Andreas Norlén received the President of Chile Gabriel Boric Font on 14 June for a meeting at the Riksdag. Members of the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Industry and Trade, Transport and Communications and Education also participated in the meeting.
Colombian President to visit the Riksdag
The Speaker Andreas Norlén will host a dinner with the Colombian President Gustavo Petro Urrego on 12 June in connection with the President's official visit to Sweden. The visit is the culmination of this year’s 150th anniversary of bilateral relations between Sweden and Colombia
It will be easier to enforce decisions involving deprivation of liberty
Law enforcement authorities will be given better tools to quickly and effectively find wanted persons and to find aliens who pose a serious security risk. The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s proposal.
Amendments to the Minerals Act
Permit procedures for mines in Sweden are to made more efficient. The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s proposal for amendments to the Minerals Act, according to which Natura 2000 permits will no longer be a precondition for being able to grant an application for an exploitation concession.
Measures for safer residential areas
In order to create safer residential areas throughout the country, the Government has proposed that property owners should be given greater scope to terminate rental contracts for tenants who commit crimes. The Riksdag voted in favour of the proposals, and the amendments will come into force on 1 July 2024.
Clearer provisions concerning agitation against a population group
The Riksdag has voted in favour of the Government’s proposal on an amendment to the Swedish Criminal Code and has adopted the Government’s proposal for amendments to the Freedom of the Press Act to be held in abeyance.
Nuclear Waste Fund to cover more costs
Municipalities are to be reimbursed to a greater extent for their costs in connection with management and final disposal of spent nuclear fuel and nuclear waste. The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government's proposal, which means that more of the municipalities’ costs will be covered by the Nuclear Waste Fund.
King and Queen of Denmark visit the Riksdag
The Speaker Andreas Norlén received the King of Denmark Frederik X and Queen Mary in connection with their state visit to Sweden on 6 May. During their visit to the Riksdag, the royal couple also met the party group leaders of the Riksdag.
Members of the Riksdag observe elections in North Macedonia
Parliamentary elections will be held in North Macedonia on 8 May. Eight members of the Riksdag are participating in an international delegation which will observe the elections. A Swedish member is the head of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE PA) delegation.
Yes to an extended travel ban for children
The Committee on Health and Welfare has proposed that the Riksdag vote in favour of a more comprehensive travel ban for children and young people.
Electronic communication services and visits to be reduced and monitored at special youth homes
Safety and security at special youth homes are to be increased. The Committee on Health and Welfare proposes that the Riksdag vote in favour of the Government's proposal to introduce measures.
The Riksdag this week, 16–22 September
Monday–Tuesday
The Committee on EU Affairs will visit Finland on 16–17 September.
Tuesday
Interpellation debates.
Thursday
Debate in connection with the presentation of the Budget Bill. Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson (Moderate Party) will present the Government’s Budget Bill to the Riksdag.
Friday
Interpellation debates, during which the Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard (Moderate Party) will answer an interpellation on the introduction of ecocide as an international crime.
Saturday–Sunday
Guided tours of the Riksdag.
The opening of the Riksdag session 2024
The Riksdag opened again on Tuesday 10 September. The opening marked the start of the new parliamentary working year, the 2024/25 Riksdag session, for both the Riksdag and its 349 members.
The general private members' motions period
Once a year the members of the Riksdag get the opportunity to submit motions - proposals - on virtually any subject. This is during the general private members' motions period, which takes place in the autumn.
Elections to the European Parliament 2024
Elections to the European Parliament took place at the beginning of June. In Sweden, the elections took place on 9 June. Citizens in Sweden elected the people who will represent them during the coming five years. Here you can read more about important events after the elections to the European Parliament.
Covering the work of the Riksdag
If you are a journalist or photographer wishing to work in the Riksdag buildings or to monitor the work of the Riksdag, you will find the necessary information here.
Social media
Follow the work of the Riksdag and the Speaker on social media. The Riksdag can be found on X, Instagram and Youtube, and the Speaker on X and Instagram.