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The Sports Committee decided that Chairman Johan Heinonen (S) and Vice Chairman Mikael Peterson (C) will attend a meeting in Malmö on January 28–29, 2026. This meeting is part of a collaborative effort between the recreation departments of Stockholm, Malmö, and Gothenburg to exchange experiences, with the Sports Department covering travel and accommodation costs.

Council members Jan Jönsson and Christina Tufvesson (both L) propose the City of Stockholm investigate creating more affordable and accessible premises for associations and local entrepreneurs, especially in the outer city, due to a lack of suitable spaces hindering local development. The City Executive Board responds that the city already supports associations and entrepreneurs through existing initiatives like Föreningsservice and Kulturlotsen, and it is important to coordinate any new efforts with these to avoid creating parallel structures. The Board therefore suggests the motion be answered by referring to the ongoing work.

C, M, and KD council members proposed that sports clubs should retain subsidized rent for events even when selling low-alcohol beer, arguing that the previous higher rent for such sales negatively impacted club finances. Stockholm City has already decided to introduce a special club rate for events from 2026, which will allow subsidized rent despite low-alcohol beer sales, thus fulfilling the motion's request.

The Liberals proposed enhancing Stockholm's strategy for the careful development of detached and semi-detached housing areas, advocating for new constructions to better match the existing character and for green spaces to be prioritized. The city responded that it is already reviewing current strategies, particularly in light of upcoming changes to the Planning and Building Act, and will incorporate the motion's suggestions into this ongoing work.

The Liberals, represented by Jan Jönsson and Christina Tufvesson, proposed that the City of Stockholm develop an action plan to reduce student dropouts from SFI (Swedish for Immigrants), citing negative impacts on integration and employment opportunities. However, the City Executive Board and the majority of committees deemed an additional plan unnecessary, stating that a well-functioning system with tailored education and follow-up already exists to address dropouts, despite agreeing on the importance of completed SFI studies for integration and self-sufficiency.

Council members Kristin Jacobsson and Svante Linusson (both Centre Party) propose that the City of Stockholm investigate all parking garages owned by Stockholm Parkering AB to see how they can be converted into protective spaces. This would involve equipping the garages with basic ventilation, toilets, and water access, as well as ensuring they meet MSB's requirements for protective spaces. The City suggests that the motion be answered by stating that national requirements and state funding for such measures must first be awaited, as there are no clear laws or funding currently in place.

The Liberals propose that associations be allowed to take over the maintenance of smaller parks in Stockholm through user agreements to combat neglect and increase local engagement. The city believes the main responsibility for park maintenance must remain with the municipality to ensure quality and safety, but that associations can contribute with extra efforts beyond normal upkeep.

The Liberals propose that Stockholm investigate how to increase the number of workplaces in Söderort, as the current uneven distribution leads to longer commutes, congestion, and increased emissions. The city council states that work to strengthen workplace development in Söderort is already underway through existing and future budget assignments, including analyzing the need for office workplaces and developing strategies for the area. However, the Liberals argue that more can be done to facilitate company establishments.

Councilman Dennis Wedin (M) believes Stockholm needs more new businesses and that the city's business climate has worsened. He proposes Stockholm Business Region regain responsibility for new business advising and that the city investigate consolidating business supervision and permits into one unit. Governing Mayor Karin Wanngård disagrees on the business climate, stating the city's new model, Entrepreneur Stockholm, is more effective by initially focusing on green transition, social entrepreneurship, and shortage occupations for sustainable growth. She rejects Wedin's proposals.

Jan Jönsson (L) proposed that the City of Stockholm map afrophobia in its schools, including an analysis of discrimination reports and dialogue with civil society. The majority of committees and the City Executive Board believe a similar mapping of all racism in schools is already underway and its results should be awaited before deciding on a specific afrophobia mapping. Some committees and the minority emphasize the importance of a specific mapping, noting that Afro-Swedes are overrepresented among victims of violent hate crimes.

Jan Jönsson (L) proposed that the City of Stockholm conduct a new survey of antisemitism in its schools and preschools and develop an action plan, citing increased antisemitism following events in Israel and Gaza since the last 2021 study. While acknowledging the importance of combating antisemitism, the majority of committees and city councilors rejected the motion, stating that ongoing local and national initiatives and surveys need to be completed and analyzed first, with further specific studies potentially considered later. The Liberals maintained their proposal, criticizing existing plans as too vague and insufficiently focused on antisemitism.

Council member Jan Jönsson (L) proposed implementing a Swedish language test for high school students, similar to the existing math test, to better monitor reading comprehension and provide schools with improvement tools. However, the Municipal Board rejected the proposal, citing a 2022 investigation that deemed such a test insufficiently effective or cost-efficient, though the opposition lodged a reservation, arguing it could help elementary schools address reading deficiencies.

Liberal Jan Jönsson proposed that the City of Stockholm investigate the manifestation of homo- and transphobia within its own operations, aiming to develop concrete anti-discrimination measures for LGBTQI+ individuals. While several boards believe the city already addresses these issues through its human rights program and find a separate survey difficult, the Liberals argue existing efforts are insufficient, particularly regarding residents' experiences, and advocate for more LGBTQ-certified operations.

Council members Jan Jönsson and Anne-Lie Elfvén (both L) propose that the City of Stockholm should facilitate the tourism industry by reducing bureaucracy, improving service, and making regulations more predictable, specifically mentioning faster processing times and simplified applications. The City Executive Board believes the city is already addressing these issues through deregulation, digitalization, and industry dialogue, thus deeming new assignments unnecessary. However, the Liberal and Centre Parties have filed reservations, emphasizing the merit of the motion's proposals and the industry's continued experience of these problems.

The Liberals propose an investigation into the use of digital tools in preschools and the development of new guidelines, advocating for screen-free environments as a rule, with exceptions for older children and clear pedagogical purposes, citing research on negative developmental impacts. The City Executive and other committees deem the motion addressed by the revised preschool curriculum, effective July 2025, which removes digital tool requirements, emphasizes analog tools, especially for younger children, and grants preschool teachers greater autonomy in tool selection based on scientific grounds and children's needs.

The Liberals propose that Stockholm should map the prevalence of honor-based oppression in the city's preschools, using the results to provide staff with better tools and training to detect and counteract it. The City Executive Board majority believes the city should await the outcome of a national inquiry into honor-based oppression in schools, but that the city's ongoing work to strengthen competence against honor violence should continue in the interim.

Destiny Zandi Lindgren (KD) has proposed that Stockholm aim to maintain its 2020 level of parking spaces, arguing they are crucial for residents' daily lives and that the city should invest in more underground garages. However, the City Executive Board and several committees advise against this goal, stating it conflicts with the city's aim to reduce car traffic by 30 percent by 2030, improve accessibility, and lessen climate impact, preferring to prioritize walking, cycling, and public transport instead.

The Liberals propose a review of Stockholm's land allocation policy to better assist those struggling to find housing, advocating for stronger social requirements on developers, such as more homes for lower-income households, and a greater role for the social welfare committee. However, the City, via the City Executive Board, believes existing guidelines and a new housing provision action plan already address these concerns, rendering a policy revision unnecessary.

Gabriel Kroon (SD) proposed a scheme for residents to purchase and finance their own trees, possibly with a nameplate, for planting on public land to increase the city's tree count without heavily burdening the municipal budget. However, the City Executive Board rejected the proposal, citing previous similar initiatives that proved administratively burdensome and not cost-effective, alongside legal and practical challenges regarding ownership and maintenance. Instead, the red-green parties have allocated 71 million SEK for tree planting and maintenance in 2026.

Two Sweden Democrats proposed that all signs and advertising in Stockholm's public spaces should be primarily in Swedish, meaning Swedish text must visually dominate, for instance, by being at least twice as large as text in other languages. The proposal was rejected by the majority of the municipal executive board and most committees, citing existing legislation, the city's communication program, and concerns that it could hinder communication and accessibility for residents and visitors.