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Start of the new parliamentary working year
The Riksdag’s new working year – the 2025/26 Riksdag session – will start on Tuesday 9 September. At 10.30 a.m. the members of the Riksdag will convene for a roll-call in the Chamber. This will be 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 on social media. Tuesday 9 September also marks the start of the general private members’ motions period.
Protection of critical infrastructure on the agenda at this year’s Baltic Sea Parliamentary Conference
The 34th Baltic Sea Parliamentary Conference (BSPC) took place in Mariehamn, Åland on 24-26 August. The title of this year’s conference was “The Baltic Sea - Our Lifeline”.
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 9 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.
The Speaker participates in Nordic-Baltic Conference of Speakers in Estonia
On 28-29 August, the Speaker Andreas Norlén participated in the annual Nordic-Baltic Conference of Speakers which took take place in Tallinn, Estonia.
The Riksdag flies its flag on Ukraine’s Independence Day
On Sunday 24 August, the Riksdag will fly its flag on the occasion of Ukraine’s Independence Day. The flag will be raised at Riksplan.
Security exercise at the Riksdag on 6 August
During the morning of 6 August, the Riksdag Administration, the Swedish Police and the Swedish Armed Forces will conduct an exercise at the Riksdag.
The Speaker participates in IPU Speakers’ Conference in Geneva
On 29–31 July, the Speaker Andreas Norlén participated in the Inter-Parliamentary Union’s Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament in Geneva.
The Speaker participates in IPU Speakers’ Conference in Geneva
On 29–31 July, the Speaker Andreas Norlén will participate in the Inter-Parliamentary Union’s Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament in Geneva.
The Speaker of the House of Representatives of Japan visits the Riksdag
On Monday 28 July, the Speaker Andreas Norlén received the Speaker of the House of Representatives of Japan Fukushiro Nukaga and delegation at the Riksdag during the delegation’s visit to Sweden.
The Speaker Andreas Norlén to host summit on Ukraine
Together with the Chairman of the Parliament of Ukraine, Ruslan Stefanchuk, the Speaker Andreas Norlén will host a parliamentary summit in Stockholm on 23–24 November.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe summer session
On 23–27 June, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) held its summer session in Strasbourg. Eight members from the Riksdag delegation participated in the session.
The Riksdag votes in favour of guidelines for economic and budget policy
The Riksdag voted in favour the Government’s proposals on guidelines for economic policy and budget policy in the Spring Fiscal Policy Bill.
Compulsory schooling extended to ten years
The Riksdag has voted in favour of the Government’s proposal to introduce a ten-year compulsory school.
Greater access to leisure activities for children and young people with new leisure activity card
More children and young people will have access to sports, culture, outdoor activities and club activities.
New marine national park in the Baltic Sea
The Riksdag voted in favour of the establishment of the Nämdö Archipelago National Park in the municipality of Värmdö.
Stricter rules for party-political lotteries
The Riksdag has voted in favour of the Government’s proposal that it shall be clearer to consumers if they are supporting a party-political organisation when purchasing a lottery ticket.
Yes to the Government’s spring amending budget 2025
The Riksdag has voted in favour of the Government’s proposals in the spring amending budget concerning changes in state expenditure during 2025. The decision means that the allocated funds will increase by SEK 7.2 billion.
Visit the Riksdag stand during the Järva Week
On Wednesday – Thursday, 11-12 June, the Riksdag is participating as an exhibitor during the Politicians’ Week in Järva, otherwise known as the Järva Week. Here you can meet members of the Riksdag and learn more about the work of the Riksdag.
Debate between party leaders 11 June
A debate between party leaders will be held at the Riksdag on Wednesday 11 June. 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.
Abuse of payment systems to be combated
The Government has proposed measures to counteract the abuse of payment systems by criminal networks. The Riksdag has voted in favour of the proposal.
The Riksdag this summer
During the summer, there is a break in the meetings of the Chamber, and the members of the Riksdag continue their parliamentary business in their home communities.
Throughout the summer, they also have the opportunity to address written questions to government ministers.
For the meetings of the Committees and other events, see the calendar. The scheduled times for guided tours of the Riksdag building are available in the calendar.
Interpellation debates will take place on 21 August, 26 August and 4 September. The 2025/26 Riksdag session will open on 9 September.
The opening of the Riksdag session 2025
The Riksdag will open again on Tuesday 9 September. The opening marks the start of the new parliamentary working year, the 2025/26 Riksdag session, for both 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 2025 general private members' motions period starts on Tuesday 9 September at 10.30 a.m. and ends on Tuesday 7 October at 4.30 p.m.
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 Bluesky, Instagram, X and Youtube, and the Speaker on X and Instagram.