Riksmöte opens today in Sweden with royal family attendance and government statement

Today marks the opening of the Riksmöte, the parliamentary session in Sweden. The event is scheduled to begin at 12:55 PM local time. Notable timings include the arrival of guests at 1:00 PM, followed by the arrival of the royal family at 2:00 PM. King Carl XVI Gustaf will deliver a speech at 2:14 PM. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson will then present the government’s statement, introducing new ministers at 2:24 PM. The event will feature commentary on the statement by Mats Knutson at 3:11 PM, and discussions in the studio with editorial writers and interviews with party leaders will take place at 3:15 PM. A summary of the day’s proceedings is expected at 4:03 PM.

In related developments, Kristersson is reportedly considering strategic long-term reshuffles within his government as part of ongoing political planning. This potential realignment aims to reinforce his administration’s stability and effectiveness.