City-wide

Nike Örbrink (KD) proposes that the city introduce more therapy animals in care and nursing homes, as animals can reduce anxiety and loneliness and bring greater joy and meaning to older people, especially those with cognitive impairment. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered, since several districts already offer animal visits and the 2026 budget encourages more such activities, but each district council must conduct its own risk assessments and consider allergies, hygiene, animal welfare, and the limited availability of trained therapy animals.

The motion proposes that the City of Stockholm and Region Stockholm develop a joint procedure to ensure that preschool children with autism receive coordinated and equal support in line with the National Board of Health and Welfare’s recommendations, including when they transition to school or an independent preschool. The documentation states that only six of the city’s eleven districts currently approve comprehensive intensive behavioural interventions, while the city and the City Executive Board consider that existing cooperation agreements and new guidelines already address the issue; the City Executive Board therefore proposes that the motion be considered answered.

Jan Jönsson, Elin Hjelmestam and Sara Svanström (the Liberals) propose that Stockholm raise its ambitions for electrification, investigate how the work can be accelerated, and allocate funding in the budget. This could include more charging points, greater use of electric power in transport and construction projects, and better opportunities for residents in outer Stockholm to charge electric vehicles. However, the City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered, since the city is already addressing these issues through the Climate Action Plan 2030.

The motion proposes that Stockholm investigate and introduce parking fees that are higher for fossil-fuel-powered vehicles and lower for environmentally friendly vehicles, to reduce emissions and improve air quality. The City Executive Office and the Traffic Committee assess that this is not possible under current legislation and that a change in the law is required, while the City Executive Board proposes that the motion be answered by referring to this.

The motion proposes that Stockholm investigate how to create more affordable and accessible premises for associations, small businesses, and start-ups, particularly in the outer districts. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered, since the city already provides support and premises through services including Föreningsservice, Kulturlotsen, and Etableringsservice, but several referral bodies see a continued need for more meeting places.

The motion proposes that sports clubs should continue to be eligible for subsidized rent when serving low-alcohol beer at matches and other events. The Sports Committee has already proposed a special association rate from 2026 that would make this possible for Stockholm-based clubs, but not at events involving licensed alcohol sales, such as strong beer; the City Executive Board therefore proposes that the motion be considered answered.

Jan Jönsson and Christina Tufvesson propose that Stockholm develop an action plan to reduce dropouts from Swedish for Immigrants (SFI), including better guidance and motivational support. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered, since the city already works with flexible forms of study, internships with language support, SFI for parental-leave participants, planned study breaks, and follow-up; a consultation body reports that the dropout rate in Stockholm was 49 percent in 2022.

The proposers, Kristin Jacobsson and Svante Linusson, suggest that all parking garages operated by Stockholm Parking AB be assessed and made available as protected spaces during crises or war. They propose, among other things, installing ventilation, water and toilets in the garages, and designing future garages so they can be adapted if needed. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered, as national requirements, legislation and state funding first need to be clarified; three garages—under Slottsbacken, at Beridarebanan 10 and Norrbackagaraget—have already been identified as possible options.

Jan Jönsson and Sara Svanström (L) propose that the city investigate whether non-profit associations could manage and develop smaller parks through user agreements, with clear rules and a pilot programme. The city administrations support local engagement but stress that primary responsibility for the parks’ management, safety and maintenance should continue to rest with the city; associations could mainly take on additional tasks without financial compensation.

The motion proposes measures to help more Stockholm residents start and develop businesses, including giving Stockholm Business Region responsibility for business advice again and having the city investigate a joint service centre for building permits, alcohol licences, street trading and food inspections. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered, since the city is already developing the Entrepreneur Stockholm advisory service and working to simplify business services; the initiative will initially focus on the green transition, social entrepreneurship and occupations facing labour shortages.

The City Council will consider Jan Jönsson’s (Liberal Party) motion to map anti-Black racism in Stockholm’s schools, including by analysing reports of discrimination and hate crimes and engaging in dialogue with civil society. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered, since the city already maps all forms of racism in educational settings and wishes to await the results before considering a separate mapping of anti-Black racism.

Jan Jönsson (L) proposes a new survey of antisemitism in Stockholm’s schools, preschools, and other educational activities, followed by an action plan. The City Executive Board proposes that the City Council respond to the motion without approving it, since the city is already conducting a broad survey of racism in 2025 and wants to await its results, as well as those of a national study, before considering a new local survey.

Jan Jönsson (L) proposes that Stockholm introduce a special Swedish-language test, similar to the city’s mathematics test, to monitor upper-secondary students’ vocabulary and reading comprehension and provide compulsory schools with better information for teaching. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be answered without being approved, as the Education Administration considers that a comparable test would be extensive, costly, and difficult to design; upper-secondary schools already use their own diagnostic tests.

Jan Jönsson (L) proposes that the City of Stockholm map homophobia and transphobia across all municipal operations, including by analysing reports of discrimination and hate crimes and listening to civil society. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered, since this work is already covered by the city’s human rights programme and the proposed action plan for the equal rights of LGBTQI people; such a mapping could include surveys, interviews and submitted reports.

The motion proposes making it easier for restaurants, hotels, and other businesses in the hospitality sector in Stockholm through faster permits, improved telephone and online services, and clearer, more predictable regulations. It addresses issues including outdoor dining areas, satellite serving areas, dance notifications, and how the sector’s needs are considered in urban development projects. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered, as the city is already working on simplifying regulations and digitization, while Svensk Handel and Visita Stockholm support the proposals.

The motion proposes that the City of Stockholm assess how digital tools are used in preschools, develop common guidelines, and as a general rule make preschools screen-free, with exceptions for educationally justified use with older children. The City Executive Board instead proposes that the motion be considered answered, since the revised curriculum, in effect from 1 July 2025, already emphasizes analogue tools—particularly for children under two—as well as play and physical activity, while preschool teachers should choose digital tools when they have a clear educational purpose.

The motion proposes that Stockholm map honour-related oppression in preschools, use the findings for targeted measures, and provide staff with better training and support. The City Executive Board proposes that the City Council consider the motion answered, partly because a government inquiry is to submit proposals by August 2026; meanwhile, the city’s work and cooperation between preschools and social services should continue.

Jan Jönsson and other members of the Liberals (L) propose changing Stockholm’s land allocation policy so the city can set clearer requirements for housing with affordable rents and for groups who have difficulty entering the housing market. They also want the Social Services Committee to have greater influence when new residential areas are planned. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered, as the city assesses that the new guidelines and the forthcoming housing supply action plan already address the proposals.

Gabriel Kroon (SD) proposes that Stockholm residents be able to pay for trees that the city purchases and plants on public land, possibly with a name plaque. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered, as similar models have already been tried and may entail substantial administrative costs; Hägersten-Älvsjö estimates the cost of the tree, planting, and two to three years of establishment care at approximately SEK 75,000 per tree.

Gabriel Kroon and Tapani Juntunen (both SD) propose that the Traffic Committee investigate an action plan requiring signs, posters, and advertising in public spaces to be primarily in Swedish, with Swedish text at least twice as large as text in other languages. The City Executive Office and several committees assess that the city lacks a legal basis for such regulations and that Swedish is already the foundation of the city’s communication, while other languages may be used when necessary, including for accessibility and national minority languages; the City Council therefore proposes that the motion be considered answered.