City Budget 2026: Welfare, Safety, Climate, Economy

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.