Aid for undocumented: Council divided on proposal

Maurice Forslund (Christian Democrats) has proposed that the City of Stockholm cease providing financial assistance to undocumented individuals, arguing that current guidelines contribute to a "shadow society." However, the City Executive Office, the Social Welfare Committee, and several district committees advise against this proposal. They contend that the municipality bears ultimate responsibility for assisting anyone within its borders during acute emergencies, and that the proposal also fails to consider children's rights under the Convention on the Rights of the Child.