Chapter 4 · Political elections and parties

Varför finns en spärr för små partier i riksdagsvalet?

Why is there a threshold for small parties in Riksdag elections?

1För att pröva vilka partier som får ställa uppTo determine which parties may stand for election
✓För att underlätta stabila majoriteterTo make stable majorities easier to form
3För att garantera varje deltagande parti några mandatTo guarantee some seats to every participating party
4För att garantera det största partiet egen majoritetTo guarantee an outright majority for the largest party

Correct answer: To make stable majorities easier to form

The threshold limits how many very small parties gain seats. Its purpose is to make stable majorities easier to build.

spärr · electoral threshold

Source: UHR: Sverige i fokus, korrigerad 2026-08-10 · Tryckt s. 15: Proportionella val, spärrens syfte
Last checked: October 3, 2026

För att pröva vilka partier som får ställa upp

The threshold concerns which parties can receive seats after the election. It does not decide which parties may form or register to participate.

För att garantera varje deltagande parti några mandat

The threshold limits small parties’ access to seats. It does not guarantee seats for every participating party.

För att garantera det största partiet egen majoritet

The threshold can make majorities easier by limiting the number of small parties. The largest party may still need to cooperate with others.