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.
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Elections to the Riksdag
13 September 2026
Here you will find all the information you need about the 2026 electionsWelcome to the Riksdag
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Chairs elected to the Riksdag committees and the Committee on EU Affairs
Election 2026The Riksdag committees and the Committee on EU Affairs have elected their chairs and deputy chairs. They make up the presiding members of the committees and lead the work of the committees.
Members elected to the parliamentary committees, the Committee on EU Affairs, the Riksdag Board and the Advisory Council on Foreign Affairs
Election 2026Today, the Riksdag has elected the members of the 15 parliamentary committees for the 2026–2030 electoral period. It has also elected members to the Committee on EU Affairs, the Riksdag Board and the Advisory Council on Foreign Affairs.
The Nominations Committee's proposals for members of the parliamentary committees, the Committee on EU Affairs and other bodies
Election 2026On Monday 5 October, the Riksdag Nominations Committee decided on proposals for members and deputy members of the parliamentary committees, the Committee on EU Affairs, the Riksdag Board and the Advisory Council on Foreign Affairs.
The Riksdag this week 5–11 October
The following is a selection of events during the current week. A full schedule is available in the Swedish calendar.
Tuesday
Elections to the parliamentary committees, the Committee on EU Affairs and the Advisory Council on Foreign Affairs
Monday, Saturday and Sunday
Guided tour of the art in the Riksdag buildings and Guided tours of the Riksdag
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 2026–2030 electoral period.
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.
The opening of the Riksdag session 2026
The opening of the Riksdag session took place on 29 September 2026. This marks the start of the new working year – the 2026/27 Riksdag session – for the Riksdag and its 349 members.
The general private members' motions period
Once a year, members of the Riksdag can submit proposals on virtually any issue that the Riksdag can take decisions on. This is known as the general private members' motions period. The general private members’ motions period 2026 starts at 11 a.m. on Monday 28 September and continues until the motions period for the Budget Bill ends.
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.
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.