högerkammarens

Hogerkammarens is a Swedish term that translates to "the right chamber" and most commonly refers to the upper house of a bicameral legislature. In Sweden's historical parliamentary system, the Riksdag was composed of two chambers: the Första kammaren (First Chamber) and the Andra kammaren (Second Chamber). The Första kammaren was often considered the "högerkammaren" due to its composition and perceived role.

Historically, the Första kammaren was elected indirectly by county councils and city councils, with members serving longer terms than those in the Andra kammaren. This indirect election method was intended to create a more deliberative and stable body, often seen as representing more established interests. While not exclusively composed of conservatives, its electoral mechanism and longer terms tended to result in a membership that was more conservative in outlook compared to the more popularly elected Andra kammaren.

The Första kammaren was abolished in 1971 when the Riksdag was reformed into a unicameral legislature. The abolition of the upper house marked a significant shift in Swedish parliamentary history, simplifying the legislative process. Today, Sweden has a single-chamber parliament. The term "högerkammaren" is therefore primarily of historical relevance in discussions of Swedish political history.