All agenda items

The Liberals proposed enhancing Stockholm's strategy for the careful development of detached and semi-detached housing areas, advocating for new constructions to better match the existing character and for green spaces to be prioritized. The city responded that it is already reviewing current strategies, particularly in light of upcoming changes to the Planning and Building Act, and will incorporate the motion's suggestions into this ongoing work.

The Liberals, represented by Jan Jönsson and Christina Tufvesson, proposed that the City of Stockholm develop an action plan to reduce student dropouts from SFI (Swedish for Immigrants), citing negative impacts on integration and employment opportunities. However, the City Executive Board and the majority of committees deemed an additional plan unnecessary, stating that a well-functioning system with tailored education and follow-up already exists to address dropouts, despite agreeing on the importance of completed SFI studies for integration and self-sufficiency.

Council members Kristin Jacobsson and Svante Linusson (both Centre Party) propose that the City of Stockholm investigate all parking garages owned by Stockholm Parkering AB to see how they can be converted into protective spaces. This would involve equipping the garages with basic ventilation, toilets, and water access, as well as ensuring they meet MSB's requirements for protective spaces. The City suggests that the motion be answered by stating that national requirements and state funding for such measures must first be awaited, as there are no clear laws or funding currently in place.

The Liberals propose restoring and preserving culturally significant parks like Vasaparken and Humlegården, ensuring new additions like benches and lighting align with original designs, and adding more kiosks offering cultural items and food to liven them up. City administrations respond that they already work to preserve the parks' cultural-historical values and that kiosk possibilities already exist, further noting that parks must balance historical values with contemporary demands for accessibility and safety.

The Liberals propose that associations be allowed to take over the maintenance of smaller parks in Stockholm through user agreements to combat neglect and increase local engagement. The city believes the main responsibility for park maintenance must remain with the municipality to ensure quality and safety, but that associations can contribute with extra efforts beyond normal upkeep.

The Liberals propose that Stockholm investigate how to increase the number of workplaces in Söderort, as the current uneven distribution leads to longer commutes, congestion, and increased emissions. The city council states that work to strengthen workplace development in Söderort is already underway through existing and future budget assignments, including analyzing the need for office workplaces and developing strategies for the area. However, the Liberals argue that more can be done to facilitate company establishments.

Councilman Dennis Wedin (M) believes Stockholm needs more new businesses and that the city's business climate has worsened. He proposes Stockholm Business Region regain responsibility for new business advising and that the city investigate consolidating business supervision and permits into one unit. Governing Mayor Karin Wanngård disagrees on the business climate, stating the city's new model, Entrepreneur Stockholm, is more effective by initially focusing on green transition, social entrepreneurship, and shortage occupations for sustainable growth. She rejects Wedin's proposals.

Liberal politician Jan Jönsson proposed naming a public space in Stockholm after Aaron Isaac, the first Jew to settle in Sweden without converting to Christianity in 1775, to highlight the Jewish minority's historical significance. The City Executive Office and City Planning Committee oppose this due to existing locations named after him, which could cause confusion, suggesting instead that information about these existing places be enhanced. The Jewish Central Council and the Jewish Youth Association support the proposal, specifically suggesting Tyska Brunnsplan in Gamla stan as a suitable location.

Jan Jönsson (L) proposed that the City of Stockholm map afrophobia in its schools, including an analysis of discrimination reports and dialogue with civil society. The majority of committees and the City Executive Board believe a similar mapping of all racism in schools is already underway and its results should be awaited before deciding on a specific afrophobia mapping. Some committees and the minority emphasize the importance of a specific mapping, noting that Afro-Swedes are overrepresented among victims of violent hate crimes.

Jan Jönsson (L) proposed that the City of Stockholm conduct a new survey of antisemitism in its schools and preschools and develop an action plan, citing increased antisemitism following events in Israel and Gaza since the last 2021 study. While acknowledging the importance of combating antisemitism, the majority of committees and city councilors rejected the motion, stating that ongoing local and national initiatives and surveys need to be completed and analyzed first, with further specific studies potentially considered later. The Liberals maintained their proposal, criticizing existing plans as too vague and insufficiently focused on antisemitism.

Council member Jan Jönsson (L) proposed implementing a Swedish language test for high school students, similar to the existing math test, to better monitor reading comprehension and provide schools with improvement tools. However, the Municipal Board rejected the proposal, citing a 2022 investigation that deemed such a test insufficiently effective or cost-efficient, though the opposition lodged a reservation, arguing it could help elementary schools address reading deficiencies.

The Centre Party proposed a comprehensive plan to preserve and develop Stockholm's avenues and mature trees, including an inventory, protection strategy, new avenue areas, and transforming Karlbergsvägen into a green esplanade. The City Executive Board responded that much of this work is already underway or planned, such as a new tree policy and tree planting initiatives, but planting new trees on Karlbergsvägen is limited due to the City Line and other underground infrastructure.

Liberal Jan Jönsson proposed that the City of Stockholm investigate the manifestation of homo- and transphobia within its own operations, aiming to develop concrete anti-discrimination measures for LGBTQI+ individuals. While several boards believe the city already addresses these issues through its human rights program and find a separate survey difficult, the Liberals argue existing efforts are insufficient, particularly regarding residents' experiences, and advocate for more LGBTQ-certified operations.

Council members Jan Jönsson and Anne-Lie Elfvén (both L) propose that the City of Stockholm should facilitate the tourism industry by reducing bureaucracy, improving service, and making regulations more predictable, specifically mentioning faster processing times and simplified applications. The City Executive Board believes the city is already addressing these issues through deregulation, digitalization, and industry dialogue, thus deeming new assignments unnecessary. However, the Liberal and Centre Parties have filed reservations, emphasizing the merit of the motion's proposals and the industry's continued experience of these problems.

A motion by Jonas Naddebo (C) proposed that the City Executive Board take coordinated responsibility for developing Fagersjöviken in Magelungen into an attractive area for water recreation, such as swimming and paddling, to counteract overgrowth and unclear responsibilities. The Board responded that the city is already addressing Magelungen's improvement through a local action program covering both nature and recreation, thus fulfilling the motion's intent within existing work. Several committees, including the Sports Committee and the Environment and Health Protection Committee, concurred, emphasizing the need to balance recreation with preserving Magelungen's high ecological value.

The Liberals propose that the City of Stockholm evaluate its environmental zones, including those in Gamla stan and Södermalm, to assess their impact on air quality, emissions, residents, and businesses, and whether their benefits are proportionate to their effects. The City responds that ongoing evaluations for both current and future environmental zones are already underway, noting positive effects on air quality despite challenges with compliance.

The Liberals propose an investigation into the use of digital tools in preschools and the development of new guidelines, advocating for screen-free environments as a rule, with exceptions for older children and clear pedagogical purposes, citing research on negative developmental impacts. The City Executive and other committees deem the motion addressed by the revised preschool curriculum, effective July 2025, which removes digital tool requirements, emphasizes analog tools, especially for younger children, and grants preschool teachers greater autonomy in tool selection based on scientific grounds and children's needs.

The Liberals propose that Stockholm should map the prevalence of honor-based oppression in the city's preschools, using the results to provide staff with better tools and training to detect and counteract it. The City Executive Board majority believes the city should await the outcome of a national inquiry into honor-based oppression in schools, but that the city's ongoing work to strengthen competence against honor violence should continue in the interim.

Destiny Zandi Lindgren (KD) has proposed that Stockholm aim to maintain its 2020 level of parking spaces, arguing they are crucial for residents' daily lives and that the city should invest in more underground garages. However, the City Executive Board and several committees advise against this goal, stating it conflicts with the city's aim to reduce car traffic by 30 percent by 2030, improve accessibility, and lessen climate impact, preferring to prioritize walking, cycling, and public transport instead.

A motion proposed that the City of Stockholm acquire land in Långbro Park, specifically the privately owned Lågbron 1 property, to preserve its natural and cultural values, countering plans for twelve townhouses and a café. The Moderate Party advocated for the city to purchase or exchange the land, potentially offering building rights elsewhere, to integrate it into the park. However, the City Executive Board rejected the proposal, deferring to the ongoing detailed development plan process.