"The government continued to advance a high volume of legislation at an accelerated pace. Shortened consultation periods limit meaningful participation by civil society and other stakeholders, thereby weakening the democratic process."
"When civil society is sidelined and consultations are rushed, laws are developed and implemented with less scrutiny and democratic legitimacy."
Sweden has been categorized as a 'slider' in democratic standards, alongside Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, and Malta. The report highlights concerns over the government's accelerated legislative practices and limitations on civic engagement. Shortened consultation periods hinder meaningful participation from civil society, weakening the democratic process. The Council on Legislation has warned the government that its methods undermine legislative quality. The report emphasizes that rushed consultations lead to laws being developed with reduced scrutiny and legitimacy.
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