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Sweden’s Political System

Sweden is a parliamentary constitutional monarchy. An overview of the Riksdag, the government, the main parties and the Swedish tradition of consensus.

Government formation in Sweden: Centre Party leader Thand Ringqvist to explore centrist government
Riksdag Speaker Andreas Norlén has tasked Centre Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist with the next round of exploratory talks. By 26 October she is to assess whether a government of the political centre is possible.
Strömsund Bridge: Stranded heavy truck removed from E45 after 16 days – bridge remains closed
After almost 16 days, the 100-tonne truck has been driven off the damaged Strömsund Bridge in Jämtland. The bridge on the E45 remains closed for now, and no date has been set for it to reopen.
Wolf hunt in Sweden: Authorities approve culling of 72 wolves next winter
Swedish county administrative boards will allow a licensed hunt of up to 72 wolves in winter 2027 – around one in five wolves in the country. Hunters welcome the decision, while conservationists vow to fight it.
Diesel deal with Putin: Swedish Prime Minister Kristersson criticises Trump
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson regrets the diesel agreement between Trump and Putin. At the same time, the EU adopted its largest-ever package of sanctions listings against Russia's arms industry.
Riksdag rejects Magdalena Andersson as prime minister – Sweden’s government formation enters next round
By 248 votes to 99, the Swedish Riksdag has rejected Social Democrat Magdalena Andersson as head of government. Speaker Andreas Norlén must now decide who should be next to try to form a government.
Electricity and fuel drive inflation in Sweden: Price growth rises to 1.5 per cent in September
Rising electricity and fuel prices more than doubled inflation in Sweden to 1.5 per cent (CPIF) in September. The Riksbank has already signalled an interest rate rise for November.
Government formation in Sweden: Riksdag to vote on Magdalena Andersson on Thursday
Magdalena Andersson has declared her exploratory talks a failure, but Riksdag Speaker Andreas Norlén is nevertheless putting her forward for election as prime minister on 15 October. A defeat is considered likely.
Alleged abuse during initiation ritual: Two students at elite Sigtuna school remanded in custody
Following alleged abuse during an initiation ritual at the SSHL boarding school in Sigtuna, a court has remanded two 18-year-old students in custody. The prosecutor speaks of a hierarchy among the students.
Sweden’s economy grows faster than expected: Government raises 2026 forecast to 3.0 per cent
Sweden's caretaker government now expects economic growth of 3.0 per cent in 2026, up from 2.5 per cent. Unemployment is forecast to fall to 7.7 per cent by 2027 – while inflation and interest rate expectations are rising.
Government formation in Sweden: Red-green leaders’ meeting brings no breakthrough
Almost four weeks after the Riksdag election, the leaders of the Social Democrats, the Left Party, the Centre Party and the Greens have met together for the first time. The question of government remains open – on Monday, Magdalena Andersson must report to the Riksdag Speaker.