Sweden
Parliament
Start and end of mandate
Start of the parliamentary mandate for newly elected members
At the first sitting of the chamber
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Start of the parliamentary mandate for appointed members
Not applicable
End of the parliamentary mandate
When the new chamber meets for the first time
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Speaker
Mode of designation of the Speaker
The Speaker is elected from among the members of parliament/chamber
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Speaker becomes interim Head of State in the event of the latter’s death or incapacity
In some countries, the Speaker acts as interim Head of State when required by the circumstances, such as death or incapacity.
Yes
Speaker's mandate continues between legislatures
The mandate of the Speaker may continue until their successor is elected, even after the dissolution of parliament/chamber.
Yes
Speaker terms
The term of the Speaker is different from the term of the house
The term of the Speaker may be different from the term of the House (legislature).
No
Speaker's term
The term may be shorter than one year.
4 Years
Immunity and code of conduct
Parliament’s authorization is required for the detention or prosecution of members
Yes, except for flagrant delicto
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Notes
as specified in the constitution and the riksdag act, an mp may only be prosecuted and detained (except in cases of flagrant delicto) after at least 5/6 of the riksdag have agreed.
There is a Code of conduct for members
Salaries and allowances
Basic salary
838,800 (2021)
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Names of the basic allowances
Members who live further than 50 kilometers from Stockholm are entitled to the attendance allowance known as the “Stockholm allowance” when they travel to and stay the night in Stockholm. It covers travel, the day they return and any days in between, is tax-exempt, and free meals are not deducted.
Attendance allowance
Amount of the attendance allowance in national currency.
120
Periodicity of attendance allowance
Attendance allowances may for example be paid by day, month, year or session.
Day
Members pay income tax on salaries
Salaries and/or allowances may be subject to income tax or equivalent.
Yes
Members pay income tax on allowances
Salaries and/or allowances may be subject to income tax or equivalent.
Yes
Members can have remunerated employment outside parliament
Certain parliaments allow MPs to exercise other remunerated employment outside parliament.
Members are required to declare income from other employment to parliament
In certain countries, MPs exercising other employment may be required to declare their income.
Yes
List of the other allowances provided for constituency work
Members are reimbursed for travel expenses and provided a daily allowance of 400 SEK for travel in Sweden (which is not exclusive to constituency work). Reimbursements also apply to travel abroad.
Members are also provided with technical equipment such as a laptop, tablet and smartphone, which can be used as technical equipment in their constituency.
Members are also provided with technical equipment such as a laptop, tablet and smartphone, which can be used as technical equipment in their constituency.
Facilities, services and allowances for constituency work
Personal staff to work directly for the parliamentarian
The personal staff to work directly for the parliamentarian is different from parliamentary staff work for the secretariat of Parliament.
Office at parliament
Constituency office
Certain countries provide for an office at constituency if it’s different from a seat of parliament, which is often in the capital. The office at constituency is applicable mainly to the countries using the Plurality/Majority system of elections.
Housing
Other cash or in-kind allowances for constituency work
The common in-kind allowances for constituency work include those for travel, overnight stay, etc.
Yes
Additional salaries and allowances for leadership positions
| Salary | Allowances | |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker | yes | |
| Committee Chair | yes |
Other leadership positions that receive additional salaries or allowances
Some parliaments provides for additional salaries or allowances to the Deputy Speaker/Vice President, heads of parliamentary groups, etc.
The Deputy Speakers receive an increment of 30 % of the pay of a member. Committee Chairs and Deputy Chairs receive an increment of 20 % and 15 % respectively.
Parliament determines the amount of salaries
Some parliaments determine the amount of salaries of MPs. The amount may be set by other institution than parliament.
No
Parliament determines the amount of allowances
Some parliaments determine the amount of allowances of MPs. The amount may be set by other institution than parliament.
Yes
Name of the body (or bodies) in parliament which determines the amount
The Administrative Division.
The parliamentary salary is determined in reference to another salary scale
In some countries, the amount of parliamentary salary is determined in reference to another salary scale, such as civil service salary scale, ministerial salary or the minimum wage of the country.
The data valid for the year
2020
Information on salaries and allowances on the parliamentary website
Certain parliaments publish the information on MPs’ salaries and allowances on parliamentary website. The amount of information may vary from one parliament to the other.
https://www.riksdagen.se/en/how-the-riksdag-works/the-members-pay-and-conditions/members-pay/
More information regarding travel allowances etc.:
https://www.riksdagen.se/en/how-the-riksdag-works/the-members-pay-and-conditions/the-members-officia....
More information regarding travel allowances etc.:
https://www.riksdagen.se/en/how-the-riksdag-works/the-members-pay-and-conditions/the-members-officia....
Amount of allowances received by each member
Yes
Participation in the government
Members of the government must also be members of parliament
Members of the government must also be members of parliament: Must be a member of parliament; Cannot be a member of parliament; Can be a member of parliament; Other
Cannot be a member of parliament
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