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The Board of Stockholm Port AB approves the follow-up of its internal control plan for 2025. This means the company has reviewed its own processes to ensure operations are effective, information is reliable, and laws are followed. Audits conducted by external auditors have not revealed any significant deficiencies.

Stockholms Hamnar (Ports of Stockholm) presents its annual report for 2025, showing a loss after financial items of SEK 494 million, an increase from the previous year. The ports invested SEK 304 million in infrastructure, including a new quay for stone loading at Stockholm Norvik Port and Sweden's second shore power connection for cruise ships, while handling 7.4 million passengers and an equal volume of goods. The board proposes that SEK 2,005 million in unrestricted funds be carried forward to a new accounting period and that the annual report be approved.

The boards of Stockholm Hamn AB, Kapellskärs Hamn AB, and Nynäshamns Mark AB have decided that current CEO Magdalena Bosson will leave her position on April 30, 2026. Alexandra Ribenyi Lindström has been appointed acting CEO from May 1, 2026, until a new permanent CEO is found.

Nynäshamns Mark AB, which owns and manages land and facilities in Nynäshamn harbor, has presented its annual report for 2025. The board approved the report and decided to carry forward 2,583 SEK of unrestricted equity to the new account. The company reported no profit or investments for the year, indicating its continued focus on managing existing land.

This agenda item summarizes decisions made by delegation between December 17, 2025, and February 27, 2026. These primarily concern international business trips for various department heads and the City Manager, IT and digitalization procurements, and local collective agreements for young summer workers in Stockholm for 2026 and 2027. The item also includes decisions on procuring safety surveys and agreements for the city's participation in Business Arena Stockholm.

Stockholm's City Executive Board is to appoint a member and a substitute to the Spårvagnsstäderna association. This association works to promote tramway expansion, share knowledge and experiences on how trams can contribute to creating attractive cities, strengthen the economy, and improve the environment in Stockholm.

Jan Jönsson (L) inquired about Stockholm City's efforts to combat organized crime in waste management, including illegal dumping. The City responded that it is intensifying its work against waste crime through stricter procurement controls, increased collaboration with the police and other authorities, and the introduction of digital GPS tracking for waste transport. The Liberals believe that controls still need strengthening with more systematic spot checks and formalized cooperation with external actors.

The City of Stockholm is implementing a new child health program to improve conditions for children aged 1-6, focusing on physical, mental, and social well-being. The aim is to reduce disparities, promote overall welfare, and clarify responsibilities among the city's committees and companies. The Preschool Committee will have specific responsibility for leading and monitoring this work.

The Liberals proposed an investigation into coordinating and streamlining Stockholm's artist studios, citing renovation needs and artists' difficulty finding affordable spaces, which they believe threatens the city's cultural life. The majority responded that an existing studio strategy for 2024-2026 already aims to create at least 200 new studio spaces, and they are addressing the more pressing issue of increased rents by, among other things, raising studio grants.

The City of Stockholm is responding to a government proposal for a new crime, "unlawful exploitation of services," and other measures to combat human trafficking. The city supports these proposals, which aim to strengthen victim protection, especially for child victims, and facilitate prosecution of perpetrators. However, the city notes that these changes could increase social services costs due to more victims needing support, and therefore requests state funding to cover these expenses.

The Ministry of Justice proposes new laws to enhance security in tenant-owner apartments, allowing associations to more easily terminate a tenant-owner right or deny membership if someone in the household commits a crime. Stockholm City supports aligning these rules with rental housing regulations but worries the changes could increase homelessness for vulnerable groups, especially children.

Kristin Jacobsson (C) proposed a pilot project, "Vinterhjälpen," to help seniors with snow removal and sanding, possibly by students or young people from Jobbtorg Stockholm, aiming to reduce falls and social isolation and align with new social services legislation. However, the City Executive Board advised against it, citing concerns about ensuring proper conditions for labor market initiatives and the risk of unequal distribution of support.

Stockholm's Disability Ombudsman has submitted their 2025 report to the City Council, detailing challenges, successes, and necessary improvements for disabled people to participate fully and equally in Stockholm without discrimination. The Moderates added a reservation criticizing the report's omission of school transport issues, while the Liberals reserved that its observations should lead to concrete actions with clear accountability and measurable goals.

The City of Stockholm and Region Stockholm have entered a new agreement to improve cooperation for patients discharged from hospitals who require continued care or assistance. This agreement concerns the IT support system Lifecare SP, which facilitates information transfer and coordinated individual plans (SIP). Region Stockholm will cover 81% of the operating costs, with municipalities covering the remaining 19%, resulting in an annual cost of approximately 5 million SEK for Stockholm's municipalities.

Jonas Naddebo (C) has proposed strengthening Stockholm's community resilience centers, which provide information and assistance during crises like power outages, by increasing their number, improving their distribution, staffing, and equipment, and enhancing public awareness. While the City of Stockholm and Mayor Karin Wanngård acknowledge existing efforts with 31 centers, they prefer awaiting national guidelines before expanding further or changing signage, to avoid misinvestments and prioritize functional shelters. The Center Party dissents, arguing Stockholm should lead, as other smaller municipalities have already successfully implemented such measures.

Jan Jönsson (L) inquired why the Finance Commissioner did not attend the Mayor's Summit Against Antisemitism 2025 in Paris. Finance Commissioner Karin Wanngård replied that Stockholm declined due to the lack of a finalized program, no offered active role, and the city's existing engagement with antisemitism through networks like Nordic Safe Cities and Strong Cities Network, as well as its own anti-racism action plan. Jan Jönsson (L) believes Stockholm should have prioritized attendance, arguing that antisemitism must transcend partisan divides.

The Moderates propose that Stockholm investigate creating floating park islands in the city's waters, inspired by Copenhagen, to boost biodiversity and offer new recreational areas. The City Council Office states that similar projects are already underway, negating the need for a new mandate, though some committees are positive about a pilot project in areas like Riddarfjärden and Årstaviken.

Liberal politicians propose that the city investigate and designate more suitable locations for street art in the outer districts to foster a more vibrant city and strengthen local identity. However, the City Executive Board finds a new directive unnecessary, citing existing efforts like the 2020 mural strategy and 60 million SEK allocated to the Traffic Committee for cultural activation of public squares. Despite this, several centre-right parties and district councils have lodged reservations, arguing that current initiatives are insufficient and a clear mandate with a timeline and division of responsibility is needed.

The motion proposes that the City of Stockholm should support and collaborate on building an Eastern Link, a car tunnel intended to complement Stockholm's ring road and reduce inner-city traffic. However, the City Executive Office and the Traffic Committee advise against this, arguing that a new motorway could increase car traffic and compete with other prioritized infrastructure projects like subway expansions. They assess the Eastern Link as unprofitable and believe it would displace more important investments.

Stockholm Ports has procured new security services for approximately SEK 37 million per year to ensure continued safety and protection in port areas, covering both public spaces and terminals. The new eight-year agreement with Avarn Security AB replaces the previous contract with Securitas.