Chapter 3 · How Sweden is governed
Vad kallas riksdagens beslut att den saknar förtroende för en minister?
What is a parliamentary decision declaring a lack of confidence in a minister called?
Correct answer: Declaration of no confidence
This is a declaration of no confidence, a way for parliament to hold government accountable. If directed at the prime minister, the government must resign unless it uses the option of calling an extraordinary election.
Key words
förtroende · confidence
Source: Riksdagen: Misstroendeförklaring · Så här går processen till
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Why this option does not fit
Motion
A motion is a proposal by MPs, not the name of this decision.
Budgetproposition
A budget bill proposes national revenue and expenditure.
Remiss
A consultation gathers views on a proposal; it does not test confidence.