demokrati

A form of governance based on open deliberation and citizen participation. Sweden's deliberative democracy includes an extensive public consultation process (remissförfarande) — before any law is passed, all affected parties are consulted. Parliamentary committees deliberate thoroughly. Citizen petitions can trigger parliamentary debate. Swedish civil society is very active. This consensus-building tradition is called 'the Swedish Way' internationally.

“Det svenska remissystemet säkerställer att alla berörda parter hörs innan nya lagar stiftas.”

In English: “The Swedish consultation system ensures all affected parties are heard before new laws are passed.”