Background & Purpose

To ensure that society can handle severe crises and wartime situations on a stable legal foundation, changes to Sweden's constitution are required.

The Decision

The Swedish parliament voted in favor of adopting the constitutional amendment as pending, meaning it must be confirmed after a general election.

Does this affect you?

  • Politicians in parliament: Must follow updated rules for convening and participating in the war delegation.
  • Government ministers: Are no longer allowed to be members of the parliament's war delegation.

In Practice

  • The Swedish parliament gets stronger opportunities to convene during emergencies.
  • Rules for the parliament's war delegation are adjusted, giving the Speaker a clearer role and removing government ministers from the delegation.
  • New rules allow the parliament to grant the government special powers to issue regulations during severe peacetime crises, which can be revoked at any time.