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Councillor Andréa Hedin (M) is questioning Councillor for Social Affairs and Security Alexander Ojanne (S) regarding care interventions for children and young people. The interpellation highlights serious shortcomings in public child welfare, noting that Stockholm provides fewer interventions per child and a higher proportion of open interventions compared to Gothenburg and Malmö. Questions concern why Stockholm offers fewer interventions, if open interventions displace more comprehensive support, and how the new Social Services Act might affect the types of interventions provided.

Jonas Naddebo (C) is questioning the Commissioner of Traffic, Lars Strömgren, regarding Stockholm's development as a "sauna city." Naddebo states that despite the Centre Party's goal for more people to access saunas in Stockholm, bureaucracy has increased, making it harder to establish new saunas with many building permit applications being rejected. He asks how the Commissioner plans to ensure the goal of developing Stockholm as a sauna and bathing city isn't undermined by increased bureaucracy and if regulatory simplifications are underway.

Per Rosencrantz (M) questioned Emilia Bjuggren (S), Commissioner for Education, Labour Market, and Schools, regarding Stockholm's strategy for declining birth rates and an aging population, specifically how this impacts planning for schools, housing, and the labor market, and what measures are planned to attract families and secure the workforce. Bjuggren responded that the city closely monitors demographic trends, which influence operations and budgets, and highlighted ongoing efforts to ensure efficient welfare services, retain welfare staff as an attractive employer, and alleviate the housing shortage to allow families to afford living and growing in the city, noting Stockholm's continued low municipal tax rate.

Moderate MP Andréa Hedin questioned School Commissioner Emilia Bjuggren (S) on limiting social media in Stockholm schools, inquiring about the timeline for a technical solution, the lack of prior prioritization, and why access should be audience-adapted and not apply after school hours. Bjuggren responded that a filter blocking social media and inappropriate websites on student devices will be implemented by the start of the autumn term, adding that no decision on audience adaptation has been made and the administration is investigating the need for different restrictions between compulsory and upper secondary school, as well as 24/7 blocking.

Dennis Wedin (M) has submitted an interpellation to Traffic Commissioner Lars Strömgren (MP) regarding approximately 10,000 closed reports concerning inadequate snow removal in January, submitted via the "Tyck till" app. Despite nearly 40,000 citizen comments during the period, the interpellation questions how these reports were handled, what lessons have been learned, if this is part of lowered expectations, and what the reports contained.

Dennis Wedin (M) questioned Jan Valeskog (S), Commissioner for Urban Development and Sports, about the future of Hovet arena and Djurgården Hockey's planned arena in Tallkrogen. Wedin criticized the red-green majority's decision to keep Hovet until 2030 while the land allocation for Djurgården's Tallkrogen project failed. Valeskog responded that the red-green majority intends to re-evaluate urban development plans in the northern Globen area, including the possibility of an ice arena, and that while Tallkrogen is suitable for sports, specific developments there will be decided once the Globen area's direction is clearer.

Annika Elmlund (M) questioned Elder and Culture Commissioner Torun Boucher (V) regarding the requirements for cinemas receiving financial support in Stockholm, following reports of Biograf Zita, which receives approximately 1.5 million SEK annually, displaying messages Elmlund interpreted as antisemitic by declaring itself an "Apartheid free zone" and taking a stance against Israel. Boucher responded that the city does not support activities violating democratic conditions or Swedish law, but emphasized the "arm's length principle" and artistic freedom, stating that Biograf Zita had not breached city requirements and that she saw no need to change cultural support guidelines, as freedom of speech and artistic freedom should remain fundamental to Stockholm's cultural life.

Dennis Wedin (M) questioned Traffic Commissioner Lars Strömgren (MP) about measuring ice thickness on Stockholm's waters to improve safety, arguing the city fails to provide official information for popular areas like Årstaviken and Riddarfjärden. Wedin wants to know why this information isn't available and if Strömgren would investigate a system for regular ice thickness measurements. Strömgren replied that the city promotes ice safety through campaigns but emphasizes personal responsibility, stating that various factors make ice on larger waters unpredictable and that publishing ice thickness could create a false sense of security.

Emelie Wassermann (SD) has submitted an interpellation to Jan Valeskog (S), Commissioner for Urban Development and Sport, regarding Svedmyrabadet, which has been closed since autumn 2024. She inquires about the timeline for renovation and reopening decisions, and why replacement bathing facilities haven't been provided despite promises, especially with Sandsborgsbadet also facing extended renovation. Valeskog responds that an investigation into Svedmyrabadet will be presented in the first half of 2026, and that users are directed to Sandsborgsbadet, which has been adapted with higher water temperatures. He confirms Sandsborgsbadet's renovation needs and that a solution is being developed to ensure swimming opportunities in southern Stockholm during its closure.

Dennis Wedin (M) questioned Traffic Commissioner Lars Strömgren (MP) on resuming the Nynäsvägen road-covering investigation, a project previously halted in 2025 due to perceived financial infeasibility despite no specific calculations being presented. Strömgren replied that extensive calculations did show none of the studied alternatives could finance a covering, adding that the city aims to improve the local environment by promoting walking, cycling, and public transport to reduce car traffic.

Johan Paccamonti (M) questioned Climate and Environment Commissioner Åsa Lindhagen (MP) regarding the decrease of green spaces in Stockholm due to densification and how nature values are to be preserved, citing Myrberget in Bromma as an example where new housing is planned on green space. Lindhagen responded that the majority is working to protect nature areas through new biotop protection areas and nature reserves, while acknowledging the acute need for new housing. She emphasized building primarily on hardened ground and that construction in green areas should be restrictive and include ecological compensation.

Johan Paccamonti (M) questioned City Planning Commissioner Jan Valeskog (S) about construction plans for Ålstensskogen and Storskogen, as a green area will not be part of the new nature reserve, expressing concern about large-scale development and secrecy. Valeskog responded that the City Council will decide on establishing the 67.2-hectare Ålstensskogen–Storskogen nature reserve, and the Exploitation Committee has allocated land for approximately 50 new rental apartments (Stockholmshus) at Ålsten 1:1 to diversify housing in southern Bromma, assuring an open planning process for public input.

Andréa Hedin (M) questioned Social and Security Commissioner Alexander Ojanne (S) regarding the evaluation of the School Social Teams Plus (SST+) project, specifically why only 28 of 60 places were filled, how to improve goal attainment, and when all Stockholm students will have access. Ojanne responded that the city is broadly working to get students back to school, that SST+ is now permanent and will be successively introduced across the city, aiming first for all focus areas. A new, integrated SST and SST+ model is being piloted and will be evaluated in summer 2026 before wider implementation.

Kristin Jacobsson (Centre Party) questioned Elder and Culture Commissioner Torun Boucher (Left Party) regarding a ban on residents enjoying an after-dinner drink with their coffee during Thursday fika at the Väduren senior housing common room, which the Centre Party deems unnecessary paternalism. Boucher responded that the city must adhere to alcohol laws for events where the district administration is the organizer, but a solution has been found where residents can arrange such fika themselves when the city is not the official organizer.

Svante Linusson (C) asked traffic commissioner Lars Strömgren (MP) about banning gasoline-powered vehicles on bike paths due to air pollution and health risks for cyclists. Strömgren agrees about the problem with exhaust fumes from fossil-fueled mopeds but states that current legislation prevents the city from banning only gasoline mopeds. He has contacted the Minister for Infrastructure to explore legislative changes, such as introducing environmental zones for mopeds or classifying them as a separate vehicle category.

Andréa Hedin (M) questioned City Commissioner for Education, Emilia Bjuggren (S), about the red-green executive's plan for an information campaign to direct more children to municipal schools. Hedin inquired about costs, directives for preschools, how marketing could improve academic results, and evaluation methods. Bjuggren responded that the right to choose a school has not been restricted and the education administration will not engage in whitewashing ad campaigns. However, the administration will undertake targeted communication efforts during school choice periods to encourage more guardians to attend information meetings about municipal schools and to strengthen collaboration between schools and preschools, aiming to ensure guardians have the necessary information for an informed school choice.

Tom Hedrup (M) questioned Housing Commissioner Deniz Butros (V) regarding the municipal housing companies' increasing debt, currently around SEK 36 billion with SEK 1 billion in annual interest, asking about future debt development with planned new constructions and potential debt reduction through property sales. Butros responded that the housing companies are well-managed with strong finances, evidenced by low leverage and the city's AAA credit rating, and stated there are no plans to sell properties but rather to protect and expand public housing through efficient new projects and improved project governance.

Therese Lindström (M) raised concerns with Traffic Commissioner Lars Strömgren (MP) about "traffic chaos" in southern Stockholm, citing concurrent roadworks at Gullmarsplan, Hammarby, and Skansbron from 2025-2027 that are causing severe congestion. Strömgren acknowledged the disruptions inherent in major infrastructure projects but assured that the Traffic Office is actively coordinating efforts via systems like GSP to minimize impact, noting Skansbron's temporary one-way status was for safety and efficiency and that full capacity will be restored there by December 2025.

Jan Jönsson (L) has proposed that the City of Stockholm make it easier for political youth organizations to participate in city schools, highlighting their important democratic role and suggesting clearer guidelines, support materials, and encouragement for school leadership to invite them and ensure safety. However, the City Executive Board recommends rejecting the motion, stating that support materials already exist and that school principals, according to the Education Act, decide whether political youth organizations may participate in educational activities.

A motion by Jan Jönsson (L) proposes Stockholm implement a data system that alerts when a student is unenrolled without being enrolled elsewhere, and blocks unenrollment until a new school is registered, to detect and prevent children being taken away against their will, often linked to honor-related violence. The City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion, citing existing city efforts and the need for a national system, but Moderaterna and Liberalerna argue Stockholm should act locally now while awaiting national solutions.