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Local politicians from the Centre Party, Moderates, and Christian Democrats proposed allowing sports clubs to maintain subsidized rental rates for events even when serving low-alcohol beer, aiming to prevent increased fees and boost club revenue. The Sports Committee and City Executive Office have already decided to adjust the regulations for 2026, introducing a subsidized club rate for such events.

Liberal Party representatives propose that the City Council instruct the City Planning Committee to refine the strategy for detached house areas, focusing on architectural harmony and integrating green space factors into project assessments. While the City Executive Office, Exploitation Committee, and City Planning Committee acknowledge the importance of these areas, they believe the proposal's objectives are already addressed by current processes, and the City Planning Committee is already responsible for updating the strategy.

Council members Jan Jönsson and Christina Tufvesson (L) proposed that the City of Stockholm develop an action plan to reduce dropouts from Swedish for Immigrants (SFI), citing the negative impact on integration and employment. However, the City Executive Office and several district councils believe current structured efforts and adapted training already address this issue, making a new plan unnecessary. The City Council therefore suggests the motion be addressed by referring to the existing work.

A motion from the Center Party proposes investigating and adapting Stockholm City Parking AB's parking garages to serve as protected spaces during a crisis, equipping them with ventilation, toilets, and water, and exploring future requirements for convertible garages. The City Executive Board suggests referring to a previous statement, meaning the city will await national requirements and state funding, while the Center Party advocates for more proactive city action.

Council members Jan Jönsson and Sara Svanström (both L) propose that the City of Stockholm investigate the possibility of allowing non-profit organizations to operate and maintain smaller parks through user agreements, aiming to strengthen local engagement and improve park maintenance. The motion also suggests the Traffic Committee, together with the district committees, develop guidelines and initiate a pilot program for this initiative.

Liberal Party members proposed an investigation into increasing workplaces in Söderort to address the unequal distribution and reduce commuting, arguing this would make the area more vibrant. The City Executive Board suggests responding by stating that the city is already working to strengthen workplace development in Söderort, including an analysis of office space needs and investments in the 2026 comprehensive plan.

Councillor Dennis Wedin (M) proposed that Stockholm should work to increase new business startups and improve the business climate, partly by having Stockholm Business Region once again responsible for advising new entrepreneurs. However, the City Executive Board suggests that the motion be rejected, stating that the city already has extensive business promotion efforts and that the new approach with Entrepreneur Stockholm strengthens advice in specific areas like green transition and shortage occupations.

Jan Jönsson (L) proposed naming a public space in Stockholm after Aaron Isaac, the first Jew permitted to reside in Sweden without converting to Christianity in 1775, to highlight the Jewish minority's historical significance. However, the City Executive Board recommends rejecting the motion, citing the Naming Committee's opposition due to existing locations already bearing his name, which could cause confusion. Several parties, including L, M, and C, dissented, arguing for a more prominent and frequented location to better recognize Jewish cultural heritage.

Jan Jönsson (L) proposes that the City of Stockholm map the prevalence of Afrophobia in the city's schools. This mapping should include an analysis of discrimination and hate crime reports, along with dialogue with civil society organizations, aligning with the Discrimination Ombudsman's (DO) national efforts. The proposal will be considered by the City Council.

Jan Jönsson (L) has proposed that the City of Stockholm conduct a new survey of antisemitism in its schools and preschools to inform an action plan for combating it. He argues the previous 2021 survey needs updating due to the rise of antisemitism in society.

Jan Jönsson (L) proposed in a motion that Stockholm introduce a Swedish language test, similar to the existing math test, to better track students' reading comprehension and provide schools with improvement tools. However, the City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion, deeming that such a test would not sufficiently fulfill its purpose and would incur excessive costs and administrative challenges.

Jan Jönsson (L) proposed that the City Executive Board map the prevalence of homophobia and transphobia within Stockholm's municipal operations, including analyzing reports and engaging with civil society, to inform strategic measures and annual follow-ups. However, the City Executive Board suggests responding to the motion by referring to the city's existing human rights program and an action plan for the equal rights and opportunities of LGBTQI+ individuals.

Liberal politicians proposed simplifying and improving conditions for Stockholm's visitor industry, advocating for faster processing, better phone service, easier applications for existing businesses, and a review of outdoor seating and dance permits. The City Executive Board suggests responding by stating the city is already addressing these issues, but the Liberals lodged a reservation, arguing industry feedback clearly demonstrates the need for their proposed measures.

Liberal Party members propose Stockholm city evaluate its environmental zones, including those in Gamla Stan and Södermalm, to assess their impact on air quality, emissions, residents, and businesses. The goal is for these findings to inform future work on environmental zones, though City Commissioner Lars Strömgren (Green Party) notes the city already evaluates these zones and supports them as a measure to improve air quality.

Jan Jönsson and Åsa Nilsson Söderström (both L) proposed clear guidelines for digital tool use in preschools, suggesting an investigation into current practices, advocating for screen-free environments for younger children, and ensuring support for play and physical activity. The City Executive Board recommends rejecting the motion, arguing that the revised preschool curriculum and upcoming National Agency for Education support materials already address these concerns, and that decisions on learning tools should rest with educators.

The Liberals propose Stockholm city map the prevalence of honor-based oppression in preschools, citing it as a violation of children's rights and the preschool curriculum, and noting a lack of clear guidelines and understanding of its extent. The City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion, stating the city already addresses honor-based violence and oppression and can await a national inquiry's results, while affirming continued work on staff training and cooperation.

Destiny Zandi Lindgren (KD) has proposed that the City of Stockholm adopt a goal to maintain the total number of parking spaces at or above 2020 levels, advocating for higher parking ratios in new developments and more underground garages. However, the City Executive Board, Traffic Committee, and other referring bodies recommend rejecting the motion, arguing it conflicts with the city's aims to reduce car traffic, improve accessibility, and lessen climate impact.

The Liberals propose amending Stockholm's land allocation policy to allow the city to impose clearer social requirements on developers, for instance regarding housing types and target groups, to promote socially sustainable housing and access for those with limited means. They also suggest the Social Welfare Committee play a larger role in coordinating housing provision for vulnerable groups. The City Executive Board recommends rejecting the motion, citing existing work and new guidelines that they believe already address its intentions, but the Liberals dissent, arguing for concrete and binding requirements.

Gabriel Kroon (SD) proposed allowing individuals to "buy" and fund trees on public land, potentially with a nameplate, to reduce city costs. However, the City Executive Office and Traffic Committee foresee challenges such as high administrative expenses, difficulties in tree selection and placement, and legal issues regarding ownership.

Gabriel Kroon and Tapani Juntunen (both SD) have proposed that all public signage in Stockholm should primarily be in Swedish, with Swedish text visually dominating, for instance, by being at least twice the size of other languages. However, the City Executive Office and the Traffic Committee believe there's no basis for such rules, as they lack support in Swedish constitutional law and could undermine the city's goal of being welcoming and inclusive.