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  1. Government of Sweden - Wikipedia

    The Government of the Kingdom of Sweden (Swedish: Konungariket Sveriges regering) is the national cabinet of Sweden, and the country's executive authority. The Government consists of the Prime Minister and their cabinet ministers (Swedish: statsråd). [1] The Government is responsible for its actions to the Riksdag.

  2. Startpage - Government.se

    On Tuesday, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Minister of Education Johan Pehrson introduced Sweden's new Minister of Gender Equality and Working Life, Nina Larsson. The Swedish Government has presented its largest military support package to Ukraine to date, valued at almost SEK 16 billion.

  3. The Government of Sweden

    The Government governs Sweden and is the driving force in the process of legislative change, thereby influencing the development of our society. The Government consists of a prime minister and 23 ministers.

  4. Swedish government | sweden.se

    Sep 6, 2024 · In Sweden, general elections are held every four years – the latest one took place in September 2022. Around 7 million people are entitled to vote and thereby influence which political party will represent them in the Swedish parliament, as well …

  5. Politics of Sweden - Wikipedia

    The most important is the Instrument of Government of 1974 which sets out the basic principles of political life in Sweden, defining rights and freedoms. The Act of Succession is a treaty between the old Riksdag of the Estates and House of Bernadotte regulating their rights to accede to the Swedish throne.

  6. How Sweden is governed - Government.se

    Mar 11, 2015 · Sweden is a parliamentary democracy, which means that all public power proceeds from the people. At the national level, the people are represented by the Riksdag (Swedish parliament) which has legislative power. The Government implements the Riksdag's decisions and draws up proposals for new laws or law amendments.

  7. Sweden - Politics, Economy, Welfare | Britannica

    6 days ago · Sweden is a constitutional monarchy. The constitution, dating from 1809 and revised in 1975, is based on the following four fundamental laws: the Instrument of Government, the Act of Succession, the Freedom of the Press Act, and the Riksdag (Parliament) Act.

  8. English - How Sweden is governed - Regeringen.se

    The Government governs Sweden by executing decisions taken by the Riksdag and initiating new laws and legislative amendments. The Government is supported in this by the Government Offices and the government agencies. Regional level: Sweden is divided into 21 counties.

  9. Sweden - Politics, Constitution, Monarchy | Britannica

    4 days ago · Sweden - Politics, Constitution, Monarchy: All citizens of Sweden who are 18 years of age or older may vote in elections. Members of the parliament must be Swedish citizens and of voting age. Representation by party is in strict proportion to the national vote.

  10. What Type Of Government Does Sweden Have? - WorldAtlas

    Apr 25, 2017 · The government of Sweden is made up of more than the Riksdag, Prime Minister, and Cabinet. It has local and regional offices as well. The country is divided into 20 counties at the regional level and 290 municipalities at the local level.

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