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Nike Örbrink (KD) proposes introducing more care animals, like dogs and cats, in Stockholm's nursing homes, citing their positive effects on residents' well-being, reducing loneliness and stress, especially for those with cognitive impairment. The City Executive Board and the Elderly Care Administration view the proposal positively and are already working to increase care animal presence, while noting challenges such as access to trained animals and handlers, and the need for clear hygiene and allergy routines.

The City of Stockholm has responded to a referral from the Ministry of Justice regarding the EU's Migration and Asylum Pact. The memorandum (Ds 2025:30) proposes how Swedish law should be adapted to new EU rules for asylum and migration. The proposals are not expected to entail new mandatory tasks or economic costs for municipalities, as the state is responsible for asylum reception.

The National Board of Health and Welfare proposes changes to its general guidelines to align them with the new Gy25 upper secondary school reform, effective July 1, 2025. This impacts education requirements for staff in elderly care and disability support, shifting from specific courses to subject levels and including a new vocational education for disability sector personnel.

The Swedish National Board of Housing, Building and Planning (Boverket) proposes new energy performance classification rules for all building owners, introducing a new top class, A0, for "zero-emission buildings." These extremely energy-efficient buildings must not use fossil fuels, leading to updated energy performance certificates and new requirements for A0 classification, including systems adaptable to external energy signals, effective May 25, 2026.

The Ministry of Justice has proposed that property boundaries be determined by coordinates instead of the current register maps, a change seen as more reliable. This proposal, affecting Stockholm as both a property owner and an authority, is expected to streamline urban planning and municipal work with minimal administrative costs for the city, and is projected to take effect on January 1, 2029.

A motion by Jonas Naddebo (C) proposed expanding Hammarbybacken with a new summit and raising the existing one, using excavated material from the subway expansion, to create more ski slopes and leisure activities year-round and boost Stockholm's event profile. The city rejected the motion, citing a lack of surplus excavation material, the area's value for nature and recreation, and the high cost and climate impact of such a development. While the Property Committee favored investigating the proposal and developing Lilla Sickla farm as a visitor destination, this counter-proposal was also rejected by the City Commissioner due to its impact on the Nacka Nature Reserve.

The European Commission proposes establishing a new European Competitiveness Fund (ECF) from 2028, designed to consolidate existing EU programs in research, innovation, digitalization, energy, climate, and security. This aims to bolster the EU's competitiveness through more coordinated investments, and the City of Stockholm has been asked for its opinion on the proposal.

The City Executive Board has approved its activity plan and budget for 2026, totaling SEK 862.1 million, with a focus on strengthening welfare, increasing safety, accelerating climate transition, and managing the city's economy responsibly. Opposition parties – the Moderates, Liberals, Sweden Democrats, Centre Party, and Christian Democrats – reserved against the decision, proposing alternative plans that emphasized tax cuts, core services, an improved business climate, and safety initiatives.

The City Council is set to vote on a revised plan for the Bromma Program in Riksby, which will reduce the number of planned homes to 1,450 and workplaces to 1,500-2,000. This is to improve profitability and avoid large investments in water and sewage systems, leading to the removal of certain development phases and a 67.4 million SEK cost for the city for existing investments.

The City of Stockholm has responded to a consultation proposal from the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) regarding new rules for reporting cyber incidents and information obligations. This is part of a new cybersecurity law aimed at improving protection against cyberattacks in critical societal functions and businesses. The new regulations mean that authorities, municipalities, regions, and certain companies must report serious cyber incidents quickly, which is expected to lead to increased cybersecurity and reduced incident costs.

The City of Stockholm has responded to a consultation from the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) regarding new cybersecurity regulations. These rules will impact how the city and other organizations must protect their digital information and systems, ensuring essential public functions operate even during cyberattacks or disruptions. For residents, this means increased protection for vital digital services, though meeting these new security requirements may incur some costs for the municipality.

A letter has been submitted regarding the club and restaurant Trädgården at Skanstull. Jonas Naddebo (C) questions why the city terminated Trädgården's lease agreement before the building permit process was complete, especially since the city building committee approved a permanent permit. He also wonders why city administrations aren't coordinating better on the issue and if politicians support the termination.

The City Executive Board has decided to extend Charlotte Goliath's appointment as head of the Service Department. She will continue in her role from March 2026 to February 2031. The City Manager will determine her salary and employment terms.

Two Liberal politicians, Sara Svanström and Elin Hjelmestam, propose that Stockholm investigate and implement higher parking fees for fossil-fueled vehicles to reduce climate emissions and improve air quality. The city responded that this isn't currently possible under existing legislation but is pushing for a law change to allow such differentiated fees, with the Liberals emphasizing the motion's importance as a signal to the government to expedite this change.

The European Commission has proposed a new regulation to improve the monitoring and evaluation of the EU budget, aiming to simplify the current complex system, increase transparency, and ensure funds are used effectively towards EU goals like environment and gender equality. The City of Stockholm was asked to provide its opinion on the proposal, which includes a common web portal allowing citizens easy access to information on how EU funds are used and their resulting outcomes.

The Centre Party proposed developing Stadsgårdskajen with 180 homes and 25,000 square meters of office and retail space, a park, marina, open-air cold bath, and a stage, by decking over the existing roadway to create a more integrated area. The municipal board majority rejected this, citing ongoing projects, significant costs and risks, and conflicts with national interests for cultural heritage and shipping.

This report summarizes the matters and minutes submitted to the City Executive Board between December 4, 2025, and January 7, 2026. It covers internal affairs such as project updates, proposals from committees, and motions from politicians. No direct decisions impacting residents are made in this report; it serves solely as an update on ongoing work.

Jonas Naddebo (C) has proposed that Stockholm increase its efforts to install green roofs on new and existing properties, making them standard for new city-built constructions, inventorying and installing them on current municipal properties, and assisting private owners. While the Environmental Administration supports the intention, they suggest focusing on broader nature-based solutions rather than mandating green roofs as a universal standard, preferring site-specific measures, though they are positive about aiding private property owners.

The Liberals inquired about the City of Stockholm's efforts to combat organized crime in waste management, which contributes to environmental damage and high costs. The Environment Department replied that they already conduct both planned and unannounced inspections of waste management, focusing on hazardous waste and excavation spoil, and collaborate with partners like the Police to detect and prevent waste crime.

The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency and county administrative boards have been tasked with developing a new digital system, FMR, for companies' environmental reporting, replacing the outdated current one. Stockholm's Environmental Administration welcomes the proposal and the EPA's lead role, but emphasizes the need for further investigation into public access, confidentiality, and municipal involvement to prevent future issues.