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Tuesday 13 September 2016 The 2016/17 Riksdag session opened at 2 p.m. on Tuesday 13 September. At the request of the Speaker Urban Ahlin, King Carl XVI Gustaf declared the 2016/17 Riksdag session open. The regional theme for the opening this year was northern Norrland.

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Tuesday 16 August 2016 There will be interpellation debates in the Chamber on 25 August and 1 and 8 September during which Government ministers will answer questions asked by members of the Riksdag. The new parliamentary session, 2016/17, will begin on 13 September. Until the opening of the parliamentary session, the members of the Riksdag will continue their parliamentary business in their home communities. During this time, they have the opportunity to address written questions to Government ministers. Guided tours of the Riksdag will be given in English on weekdays at 12 noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. during the summer.

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Tuesday 21 June 2016 Sweden is to introduce temporary residence permits during a limited period. The right to family member immigration is to be restricted and maintenance requirements are to be tightened up. The Riksdag has voted in favour of the proposal from the Government. At the same time, the Riksdag directed an announcement to the Government concerning the selection of quota refugees.

Friday 10 June 2016 A debate between party leaders was held in the Riksdag on 15 June. Prime Minister Stefan Löfven (Social Democratic Party) delivered the first speech. During the debate between party leaders, the leaders of all the parties represented in the Riksdag have the opportunity to argue in favour of the policies they wish to pursue. The debate can be viewed on-demand via the Riksdag webcast service. The debate was interpreted into English.

Friday 27 May 2016 Sweden can inter into a memorandum of understanding with NATO. The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government's proposal. The agreement should make it easier to make practical preparations, also known as host nation support, to enable foreign units to operate inside Swedish borders.

Wednesday 25 May 2016 After the terrorist attacks in France on 13 November 2015, France requested the support of other EU countries in the fight against the terrorist organisation Daish. Under Article 42 (7) of the Treaty on European Union, France has, among other things, requested support with certain ammunition.

Thursday 19 May 2016 While female and male members of the Riksdag believe that they have equal opportunities when it comes to exercising an influence and having political impact, female members experience greater demands and a higher degree of anxiety. This is reflected in the survey that was distributed to all the Riksdag members.

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Wednesday 18 May 2016 The Riksdag has voted in favour of a proposal from the Government to extend Swedish participation in the UN mission in Mali. At the same time, the Riksdag submitted two recommendations, known as announcements, to the Government.

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Thursday 12 May 2016 On 11 May, the President of Chile Michelle Bachelet visited the Riksdag as part of her state visit to Sweden. During a ceremony in the Riksdag, the President unveiled a bust of Harald Edelstam. The President then delivered a speech and answered questions from members of the Riksdag.

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Thursday 5 May 2016 Tributes were paid to His Majesty the King by the Riksdag and the Government on the occasion of his 70th birthday on 30 April.

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Wednesday 27 April 2016 The Government has proposed that the right to financial assistance shall cease earlier than it does under current regulations for adult aliens who are not living together with any children under the age of 18. The Riksdag voted in favour of Government's proposal. 

Monday 25 April 2016 A new version of the www.riksdagen.se website has been launched. The new website makes it easier for visitors to follow and monitor the work of the Riksdag, and also to search for and find information. The website has also been given an editorial facelift, and has been adapted for mobile phones and tablets.

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Friday 8 April 2016 The Speaker of the Riksdag Urban Ahlin received Laura Boldrini, Speaker of the Italian Chamber of Deputies during her visit to the Riksdag.