All agenda items

Sergej Salnikov (SD) proposed that Stockholm's municipal housing companies should introduce background checks for new tenants, extending beyond finances to include histories of disturbances or illegal activities, aiming to enhance safety. The City Executive Board rejected this, stating that the housing companies already possess comprehensive tenant screening procedures and collaborate with social services to prevent evictions, noting that further checks would be legally complex and resource-intensive.

Motion sponsors from the Moderates and Liberals propose that the City of Stockholm actively work towards securing a permanent location in Stockholm for Sweden's Museum of the Holocaust, as it currently operates from temporary premises. They emphasize the museum's importance in combating antisemitism and preserving Holocaust memory, particularly during the 250th anniversary of Jewish life in Sweden. The City Executive Board suggests responding to the motion by referencing the city's ongoing efforts to facilitate a permanent relocation to Tullhuset on Blasieholmen.

The City of Stockholm has adopted a new school library plan for preschools and schools, approved by the City Executive Board on December 17, 2025. This plan aims to provide all children, students, and teachers with access to quality libraries staffed by qualified personnel and offering a wide range of books and media. The goal is to boost reading enjoyment and strengthen language development, especially for children with reading and writing difficulties and those whose mother tongue is not Swedish.

The City of Stockholm proposes to ban the use of nitrous oxide for intoxication in public places within the city's densely populated areas. This aims to counter increased use among young people, reduce public disturbances and littering, and protect residents' health. This new ban complements a national law effective July 1, 2025, which prohibits the sale of nitrous oxide for intoxicating purposes.

The City Council is proposed to implement an alcohol ban in parts of the Spelbomskan block, near Observatorielunden in Norra innerstaden. Despite the area no longer being classified as an open drug scene, problems with alcohol and drug abuse, littering, and insecurity persist. The ban aims to assist the police in preventing crime and public disturbances and to increase safety for residents and visitors.

The City of Stockholm plans to construct approximately 220 new rental apartments in Sätra, including a six-unit LSS housing facility, extending K2A Knaust & Andersson Fastigheter's land allocation agreement by two years. While the city will cover utility relocations, K2A will compensate these costs through a higher ground lease fee for the initial ten years. The Sweden Democrats oppose this decision, arguing it leads to the loss of green spaces and deviates from the area's original planning.

Fees for preschool, after-school care, and inconvenient hours care in Stockholm are proposed to increase starting February 1, 2026, based on the Swedish National Agency for Education's maximum fee calculations for that year. The first child will have a maximum fee of SEK 1,847/month for full-time and SEK 1,231/month for part-time, with the highest income threshold set at SEK 61,560/month.

The City of Stockholm is set to approve a new action plan for 2025–2027 to support young people under 20 who have left school without a high school diploma. The municipality will actively reach out to these youths, offering support to start or resume studies, or alternatively, assistance in finding employment. Special emphasis will be placed on inter-departmental collaboration and reaching vulnerable youths, including those subjected to honor-based violence or facing threats.

Dennis Wedin (M) has questioned Traffic Commissioner Lars Strömgren (MP) regarding the halted investigation into covering Nynäsvägen. This busy road, used daily by up to 76,000 vehicles, causes significant noise and air pollution in Gamla Enskede and Johanneshov. Wedin argues that the previous decision to stop the investigation due to economic reasons lacks supporting calculations and questions why no cost-benefit analysis has been presented and how southern Stockholm's traffic will be improved to mitigate Nynäsvägen's impact on residents.

Council member Johan Paccamonti (M) questioned climate and environment vice mayor Åsa Lindhagen (MP) on why green spaces like Myrberget in Bromma are sacrificed for housing, arguing that the majority's housing policy diminishes Stockholm's greenery and destroys valuable nature used by schools like Alviksskolan. He sought clarification on prioritized natural values and what the vice mayor intends to do to halt development at Myrberget.

Johan Paccamonti (M) questioned City Planning Commissioner Jan Valeskog (S) about construction plans for Ålstensskogen and Storskogen in Bromma, expressing concern that land removed from a new nature reserve might be developed with housing akin to the Million Programme, and asking why the plans are secret. Valeskog (S) responded that while a nature reserve protects nature, the Exploitation Committee has simultaneously allocated land to Svenska Bostäder for approximately 50 new Stockholmshus rental apartments to diversify the area's housing, assuring an open process with opportunities for public input.

The Moderates questioned Social Welfare Commissioner Alexander Ojanne (S) regarding the evaluation of the School Social Teams Plus (SST+) project, aimed at students with high absenteeism. While the evaluation showed success in re-engaging students, it also highlighted coordination issues and that only 28 of 60 available spots were filled. Ojanne responded that the city is broadly addressing school absenteeism, with funds allocated to permanently establish SST+ city-wide, starting with focus areas, and a new integrated model is being piloted in certain districts for evaluation in summer 2026 before wider implementation.

Moderate party member Andréa Hedin is questioning the Elder Care and Culture Commissioner, Torun Boucher (V), about the persistent difficulties for seniors to consume alcohol at senior housing and community centers in Stockholm. Hedin points out that despite promises from the red-green administration to ease these restrictions, facilities like the Väduren senior residence in Vasastan have banned even liqueurs with coffee, and she asks how long the city will investigate this issue and if there are disagreements within the majority parties.

Kristin Jacobsson (C) has questioned the Elder and Culture Commissioner, Torun Boucher (V), regarding a policy preventing seniors in city housing from drinking alcohol on their own initiative in common areas. Residents at Väduren senior housing, who have long enjoyed Thursday coffee with an optional "avec," have been told by the district administration that this is no longer allowed due to their policy. The Centre Party believes this is patronizing and asks if the decision will be reconsidered, allowing seniors to once again enjoy a drink with their coffee.

Svante Linusson (C) proposed banning gas-powered vehicles, especially mopeds, from Stockholm's bike paths due to air pollution and health risks. Traffic Commissioner Lars Strömgren (MP) agreed about the problem but stated the municipality lacks the legal right to ban only gas-powered mopeds, as a total ban would push electric mopeds into car traffic, creating new hazards. Strömgren has instead contacted the Minister for Infrastructure to advocate for national legal changes that would allow for environmental zones or reclassification of mopeds, enabling the city to ban fossil-fueled vehicles from bike paths.

The Moderates questioned if Stockholm would spend tax money on a marketing campaign to encourage enrollment in municipal schools instead of focusing on teaching quality. Education Commissioner Emilia Bjuggren (S) responded that the education administration will not engage in whitewashing advertising but will provide targeted information during school choice to inform about information meetings. She emphasized the importance of communicating the offerings of municipal schools, such as facilities and licensed teachers, to help guardians make informed decisions.

Tom Hedrup (M) has questioned Housing Commissioner Deniz Butros (V) regarding the significant and growing debt of Stockholm's municipal housing companies (Stockholmshem, Familjebostäder, and Svenska Bostäder), which currently stands at approximately SEK 36 billion, incurring SEK 1 billion in annual interest. Hedrup specifically inquired about the projected debt development as these companies build 11,500 new homes over the next eight years, and how the Commissioner plans to reduce this indebtedness.

Councilman Johan Paccamonti (M) questioned Housing Commissioner Deniz Butros (V) on Stockholm's housing policy, arguing that its focus on multi-family homes and rental properties in villa areas, plus public housing expansion, clashes with resident desires and threatens green spaces. Paccamonti wants to know if the Commissioner will shift policy to better align with Stockholmers' preference for villas and protect the city's green areas.

This interpellation from Nike Örbrink (KD) concerns the city's stance on the Eastern Link, a planned tunnel intended to relieve inner-city traffic. The issue arises because Finance Commissioner Karin Wanngård (S) signed a letter of intent to build the link, but shortly thereafter another commissioner stated that Stockholm's left-wing administration rejects the project. Nike Örbrink now seeks clarity on whether the city will actively oppose the project, if necessary detailed development plans will be established, and if external parties can trust the signature of Stockholm's Finance Commissioner.

Per Rosencrantz (M) questions Stockholm's growing debt, nearing SEK 100 billion, particularly criticizing the proposal for Familjebostäder to borrow over a billion to acquire AB Hjulstahem. He argues that buying these 1,194 existing apartments creates no new housing or resident benefits, instead increasing city debt and risks. Rosencrantz asks what benefit the acquisition provides Stockholmers and when the Social Democrats plan to stop borrowing given rapidly rising interest rates.