Who Holds Power in a Swedish Crisis?
Sweden has changed its constitution so ministers can act faster in a severe crisis. The dispute was over how soon lawmakers should have a say.
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On November 11, the Riksdag, Sweden’s parliament, voted 322 to 21 to amend the constitution. Starting January 1, 2027, the government can activate emergency powers in a severe peacetime crisis when it clearly cannot wait for Parliament to decide. It must then submit that decision for review as soon as possible. This was t…
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