The Government of Sweden

The Government governs Sweden and is the driving force in the process of legislative change, thereby influencing the development of our society. The Government consists of a prime minister and 22 ministers.

The Swedish Government, in August 2020 Photo: Ninni Andersson/The Government Offices

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Ministries and ministers

Prime Minister's Office

The Prime Minister’s Office is responsible for leading and coordinating the work of the Government Offices.

Stefan Löfven Prime Minister

Hans Dahlgren Minister for EU Affairs

Ministry of Culture

The ministry is responsible for issues concerning culture, democracy, media, the national minorities, and the language and culture of the Sami people. The Ministry is also responsible for sport, youth policy and issues concerning civil society, faith communities, and burial and cremation services.

Amanda Lind Minister for Culture and Democracy, with responsibility for sport

Ministry of Defence

The ministry is responsible for the Government’s defence policy.

Peter Hultqvist Minister for Defence

Ministry of Education and Research

The ministry is responsible for the Government’s education and research.

Anna Ekström Minister for Education

Matilda Ernkrans Minister for Higher Education and Research

Ministry of Employment

The Ministry is responsible for the labour market, the work environment, gender equality, human rights at national level, children’s rights and the introduction of newly arrived immigrants.

Eva Nordmark Minister for Employment

Märta Stenevi Minister for Gender Equality and Housing, with responsibility for urban development, anti-segregation and anti-discrimination

Ministry of Enterprise and Innovation

The ministry is responsible for matters relating to state-owned enterprises, enterprise and industrial policy, rural affairs and regional growth.

Ibrahim Baylan Minister for Business, Industry and Innovation

Jennie Nilsson Minister for Rural Affairs

Ministry of the Environment

The ministry is responsible for the Government’s environmental and climate policy.

Per Bolund Minister for Environment and Climate, and Deputy Prime Minister

Ministry of Finance

The Ministry of Finance works with issues concerning economic policies, taxes, central government administration, financial markets and consumer policy.