Background & Purpose

During the general motion periods in 2024 and 2025, members of parliament submitted many suggestions on how Sweden should work with international law, human rights, and democracy. These included ideas on supporting international courts, recognizing environmental destruction as a crime, and protecting vulnerable groups globally.

The Decision

The parliament decided to say no to all 190 proposals, meaning that no new laws or specific policy changes were adopted on these topics.

Does this affect you?

  • Human rights advocates: Those who pushed for new Swedish initiatives on international law will see no change in current government policy.
  • Democracy activists: Activists seeking increased Swedish support for democratic movements abroad will not receive the specific policy backing requested in these motions.

In Practice

  • No new Swedish laws regarding international human rights were created.
  • The government will continue its current work without the specific additions suggested in the motions.
  • Existing policies on international law remain unchanged.