Background & Purpose
During the 2025 general motion period, various proposals were put forward to change Sweden's election system, voter turnout, and accessibility for voters with disabilities.
Proposals & Debate
The rejected motions covered a range of election-related topics, including the electoral system, efforts to boost voter turnout, lowering the voting age, naming electoral districts, holding elections on different days, and improving voting access for people with disabilities. The Riksdag stated that previous decisions and ongoing work in these areas made further action unnecessary.
The Decision
The Riksdag voted against all 42 submitted motions regarding election issues, meaning no new regulations or changes will be implemented based on these proposals.
Does this affect you?
- Voters: Citizens who proposed changes to the voting age, electoral system, or accessibility will not see their specific suggestions implemented through these motions.
- Political Parties: Parties that submitted motions on election reform will not have their proposals adopted by the Riksdag.
- Election Authorities: Authorities responsible for organizing elections will continue with current procedures and do not need to implement new systems or rules stemming from these rejected proposals.
In Practice
- Current voting age remains unchanged.
- The existing electoral system will continue without modifications proposed in the motions.
- No new measures will be introduced to specifically increase voter turnout based on these proposals.
- Accessibility for voters with disabilities will continue to be addressed through existing frameworks, not new legislation from these motions.