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.
Ministries and ministers
Prime Minister's Office
The Prime Minister’s Office is responsible for leading and coordinating the work of the Government Offices.
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.
Ministry of Defence
The ministry is responsible for the Government’s defence policy.
Ministry of Education and Research
The ministry is responsible for the Government’s 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.
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.
Ministry of the Environment
The ministry is responsible for the Government’s environmental and climate policy.
Ministry of Finance
The Ministry of Finance works with issues concerning economic policies, taxes, central government administration, financial markets and consumer policy.
Ministry for Foreign Affairs
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Sweden's missions abroad are responsible for Sweden’s foreign, development assistance and trade policy.
Ministry of Health and Social Affairs
The ministry is responsible for social welfare, including health promotion and health care for the sick.
Ministry of Infrastructure
The Ministry of Infrastructure is responsible for matters relating to infrastructure, digital policy, post issues and energy.
Ministry of Justice
The ministry is responsible for the judicial system, migration and asylum issues, emergency preparedness, fundamental laws, civil law, etc.
