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1975

Left bloc · S

The 1974 constitution takes effect; Sweden becomes a de facto crowned republic.

Prime Minister
Olof Palme
Ruling Coalition
Social Democrats · S
Governments
Palme I Cabinet 1969–1976
Infographic for Sweden in 1975 with constitution, embassy crisis, and multiculturalism symbols.

1975 infographic: constitution in force, embassy crisis, and multiculturalism

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Highlights

  • Constitution effective: On 1 January 1975 the 1974 Instrument of Government came into force. Carl XVI Gustaf became the first Swedish monarch stripped of all political power; the Speaker of the Riksdag now formally designated the Prime Minister and opened parliamentary sessions.
  • West German Embassy siege: On 24 April, six members of the Baader-Meinhof Group seized the West German embassy in Stockholm, taking 12 hostages and killing two diplomats. The siege ended when an explosion inside the building incapacitated the attackers — a stark reminder that international terrorism could reach neutral Sweden.
  • Multiculturalism enshrined: On 14 May, parliament passed legislation encouraging immigrants to maintain the language and culture of their countries of origin — one of the earliest statutory multiculturalism frameworks in Europe.

Events in this year

1975-01-01 Constitution effective 1975 Constitution effective: On 1 January 1975 the 1974 Instrument of Government came into force. Carl XVI Gustaf became the first Swedish monarch stripped of all political power; the Speaker of the Riksdag now formally designated the Prime Minister and opened parliamentary sessions. Reform

Related entities

Related people
Rudolf MeidnerOlof PalmeAlf Svensson

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