Sweden Locks In Democratic Safeguards
A vote in Stockholm puts new limits on political power, with consequences for future governments and anyone seeking justice against the state.
The Riksdag, Sweden’s parliament, voted 284–61 on November 4 to make constitutional amendments harder and strengthen judicial independence. The reforms take effect on April 1, 2027.
A higher barrier to rewriting the rules
Changing the constitution will require support from at least half of all lawmakers in an initial vote, followed by at least two-thirds …
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