All agenda items

The Labor Market Committee has approved a plan from the Labor Market Administration to tighten requirements for Swedish language education for immigrants (sfi). The plan outlines how the city will reach, inform, and motivate immigrants to start and complete their sfi studies within a three-year limit, emphasizing coordination between administrations and external collaboration. The Center Party and Moderate Party welcomed the plan but stressed the importance of focusing on the labor market, individual adaptation, and clear follow-up of results to ensure increased completion rates and faster integration into working life.

The City Council has approved the annual report for Adult Education Stockholm 2025, which noted new contracts, more participants, and improved study results, though fewer students in Swedish for Immigrants (sfi) and ongoing challenges with dropouts. Several parties, however, expressed concern over sfi results, particularly the 60% completion rate within the allotted time, and questioned the increased focus on in-house programs over procured education and student choice.

The Labour Market Committee has issued a statement on the "Preschool in Stockholm 2025" report, which assesses the quality and challenges within preschools. The Committee approved the administration's proposal, thereby adopting the report. Member Christina Tufvesson (L) submitted a separate statement noting increased satisfaction with preschools but advocating for more consistent routines to address population registration offenses, boost preschool attendance, improve staff language skills, and establish common assessment criteria for additional funding for children with special needs.

The Labour Market Committee approved its May 2026 monthly report, which projects a balanced budget and investments of approximately 6.4 million SEK as planned. The report also highlighted a year-over-year decrease in unemployment and the number of adults receiving financial assistance due to unemployment in Stockholm.

The Labour Market Committee noted the minutes from the Disability Council meeting on June 10, 2026. Discussions included how the City of Stockholm uses competence-based recruitment to prevent discrimination and ensure objective assessments, as well as concerns about unnecessary skill requirements and the integration of a disability perspective in recruitment. The Council also requested statistics on individuals with disabilities who do not complete upper secondary education and the number of employees with wage subsidies.

At the meeting, questions from the Sweden Democrats regarding unemployment among academics due to AI were addressed, as were questions from the Moderates concerning activity requirements and deficiencies in the labor market committee's timeline. The administration will respond to these questions in writing via email to all committee members.

At the meeting, the department head announced that Frans Schartau's Business Institute was granted nine new vocational college courses, increasing study places by 40 percent for professionals seeking further training. The department also initiated a research study with Stockholm University on migrant women's experiences in healthcare education, and the "Stadsdelsmammor" (District Mothers) initiative won the Eurocities Awards 2026.

The Real Estate Committee decided to appeal a Land and Environment Court of Appeal judgment regarding the Finnskogen 3 case. They instructed the Real Estate Department to apply for leave to appeal with the Supreme Court, meaning the committee wants to pursue the matter to the country's highest court.

The Real Estate Committee approved the revised implementation decision to modernize the special protection room in the Konserthusgaraget on Norrmalm. This decision entails a project expenditure as detailed in the financial report (Appendix 1), and the relevant paragraph was immediately adjusted.

The Real Estate Committee met on June 16, 2026, and approved a status report concerning the renovation and reconstruction of Brännkyrkahallen. This decision signifies the committee's endorsement of the presented report on the project's progress.

The Real Estate Committee met on June 16, 2026, and approved a status report concerning the maintenance plan with prioritized measures at Eriksdalsbadet. This means the committee endorsed the office's proposal regarding the current status of ongoing maintenance work at Eriksdalsbadet.

The Property Committee approved a status report for a project to technically upgrade and adapt the property Glasbruket 3, located at Hantverkargatan 3A-C. This means the work to improve the building will continue as planned.

The Real Estate Committee has approved a status report for the technical upgrade project at Klamparen 11. This means the work to refurbish the property will continue as planned.

The Property Committee of Stockholm approved a status report on June 16, 2026, for the new swimming and sports hall project at Årstafältet. This means the construction of the new facility, located at Östberga 1:6 and part of Årsta 1:1, will continue as planned.

The Real Estate Committee has approved a project directive and tasked the Real Estate Department with investigating the conditions for developing the Ågesta fire training facility. This investigation, estimated to cost up to 5 million SEK, will form the basis for a future policy decision. The Moderates and Liberals emphasized the importance of carefully managing risks such as contamination and financing, particularly regarding state cost coverage.

The Real Estate Committee reviewed a referral response regarding the program for urban farming, which is part of a City Council directive. The committee approved and submitted the Real Estate Administration's proposed response, thereby supporting the program to promote cultivation in urban environments.

The Real Estate Committee approved and submitted the Real Estate Administration's statement in response to the revised cultural strategic program for the City of Stockholm. Lovisa Hedin (KD) submitted an alternative statement, partially approving the proposal but criticizing the majority's cultural policy for shortcomings in security, accessibility for the elderly, opportunities for children and youth, and hindering local cultural life.

The Real Estate Committee decided to approve and forward the Real Estate Administration's report responding to a motion. The motion sought to revitalize the City of Stockholm's art collection by increasing its accessibility for residents. This means the committee provided its opinion on how the city's art collection can be made more available to its inhabitants.

The Real Estate Committee has approved a 15-year lease agreement for Mälarhöjden IP, which is part of the Västberga 1:1 property. This secures the sports ground's land use for the next 15 years, supporting recreational activities in the area.

The Real Estate Committee has approved a 15-year lease agreement for Herrängens Bollplan 1 (Herrängens BP). This decision, made on June 16, 2026, ensures the land can continue to be used as a sports field for an extended period.