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The Municipal Council has addressed an interpellation from Andréa Hedin (M) to the Commissioner for the Elderly and Culture, Torun Boucher (V), concerning the serving of alcohol to elderly individuals. Commissioner Boucher has now responded, meaning the issue has been discussed and an answer provided.

Svante Linusson (Centerpartiet) questioned Traffic Commissioner Lars Strömgren (Miljöpartiet) regarding a ban on gasoline-powered vehicles on bicycle paths. The interpellation was approved on December 15, 2025, and Commissioner Strömgren provided a response at the meeting on May 4, 2026.

The City Council addressed an interpellation from Andréa Hedin (M) to Emilia Bjuggren (S), Commissioner for Education, Labor Market, and Schools, regarding marketing. This interpellation, submitted on December 1, 2025, was answered by Commissioner Bjuggren at the meeting, and following debate, it was confirmed that the interpellation had been answered.

The Board of Stockholm City Hall AB noted the group management's service statement on the financial monthly report and filed the City Management Office's risk reports. Opposition parties (Moderates, Liberals, Centre Party, and Christian Democrats) expressed concern over sharply rising debt, which they claimed had led to increased taxes and interest costs, and risked lowering the city's credit rating.

The City Planning Office on Östermalm initiated a consultation for a detailed development plan for Guldfisken 26 (Nybrogatan 53), proposing to expand hotel operations by demolishing the top floor and adding two new rooftop floors with around 40 hotel rooms, plus a courtyard building for conference facilities. However, the Beauty Council rejected the proposal, arguing that the additions would be too prominent, negatively impacting the inner city's roofline landscape, and urged a stronger political commitment to preserving the urban environment's scale.

The secretary informed the Municipal Council about a Mitt i Vasastaden interview regarding the Snöklockan 4 detailed development plan proposal, and an SVT Stockholm interview about the "Stockholm Building of the Year" competition, with voting open until May 24th. He also mentioned attending a lunch hosted by the City of Stockholm for the King's 80th birthday.

Council member Johan Paccamonti (M) has submitted an interpellation to Housing Commissioner Deniz Butros (V) regarding Stockholm's housing policy. He questions the proposed direction of densifying villa areas with more multi-family houses and building more rental apartments in areas with tenant-owned apartments, as well as expanding public housing at the expense of the city's green spaces. Paccamonti argues that policy should align with Stockholmers' desire to live in villas, rather than requiring villa residents to adapt.

Jan Jönsson (L) proposed in a motion that the city implement an action plan to improve support for "grey-zone children"—students with cognitive difficulties who struggle to meet school goals but don't qualify for special education. He argued these students risk dropping out of upper secondary school due to lack of support. However, the City Executive Board, City Management Office, and Education Committee recommend rejecting the motion, stating the city already has a structured and continuously developing system for students needing special support, and that more action plans risk increasing bureaucracy rather than providing effective aid.

Jonas Naddebo (C) is questioning the Commissioner of Traffic, Lars Strömgren, regarding Stockholm's development as a "sauna city." Naddebo states that despite the Centre Party's goal for more people to access saunas in Stockholm, bureaucracy has increased, making it harder to establish new saunas with many building permit applications being rejected. He asks how the Commissioner plans to ensure the goal of developing Stockholm as a sauna and bathing city isn't undermined by increased bureaucracy and if regulatory simplifications are underway.

Per Rosencrantz (M) questioned Emilia Bjuggren (S), Commissioner for Education, Labour Market, and Schools, regarding Stockholm's strategy for declining birth rates and an aging population, specifically how this impacts planning for schools, housing, and the labor market, and what measures are planned to attract families and secure the workforce. Bjuggren responded that the city closely monitors demographic trends, which influence operations and budgets, and highlighted ongoing efforts to ensure efficient welfare services, retain welfare staff as an attractive employer, and alleviate the housing shortage to allow families to afford living and growing in the city, noting Stockholm's continued low municipal tax rate.

Moderate MP Andréa Hedin questioned School Commissioner Emilia Bjuggren (S) on limiting social media in Stockholm schools, inquiring about the timeline for a technical solution, the lack of prior prioritization, and why access should be audience-adapted and not apply after school hours. Bjuggren responded that a filter blocking social media and inappropriate websites on student devices will be implemented by the start of the autumn term, adding that no decision on audience adaptation has been made and the administration is investigating the need for different restrictions between compulsory and upper secondary school, as well as 24/7 blocking.

Dennis Wedin (M) has submitted an interpellation to Traffic Commissioner Lars Strömgren (MP) regarding approximately 10,000 closed reports concerning inadequate snow removal in January, submitted via the "Tyck till" app. Despite nearly 40,000 citizen comments during the period, the interpellation questions how these reports were handled, what lessons have been learned, if this is part of lowered expectations, and what the reports contained.

Dennis Wedin (M) questioned Traffic Commissioner Lars Strömgren (MP) about measuring ice thickness on Stockholm's waters to improve safety, arguing the city fails to provide official information for popular areas like Årstaviken and Riddarfjärden. Wedin wants to know why this information isn't available and if Strömgren would investigate a system for regular ice thickness measurements. Strömgren replied that the city promotes ice safety through campaigns but emphasizes personal responsibility, stating that various factors make ice on larger waters unpredictable and that publishing ice thickness could create a false sense of security.

Andréa Hedin (M) questioned Social and Security Commissioner Alexander Ojanne (S) regarding the evaluation of the School Social Teams Plus (SST+) project, specifically why only 28 of 60 places were filled, how to improve goal attainment, and when all Stockholm students will have access. Ojanne responded that the city is broadly working to get students back to school, that SST+ is now permanent and will be successively introduced across the city, aiming first for all focus areas. A new, integrated SST and SST+ model is being piloted and will be evaluated in summer 2026 before wider implementation.

Tom Hedrup (M) questioned Housing Commissioner Deniz Butros (V) regarding the municipal housing companies' increasing debt, currently around SEK 36 billion with SEK 1 billion in annual interest, asking about future debt development with planned new constructions and potential debt reduction through property sales. Butros responded that the housing companies are well-managed with strong finances, evidenced by low leverage and the city's AAA credit rating, and stated there are no plans to sell properties but rather to protect and expand public housing through efficient new projects and improved project governance.

Jan Jönsson (L) has proposed that the City of Stockholm make it easier for political youth organizations to participate in city schools, highlighting their important democratic role and suggesting clearer guidelines, support materials, and encouragement for school leadership to invite them and ensure safety. However, the City Executive Board recommends rejecting the motion, stating that support materials already exist and that school principals, according to the Education Act, decide whether political youth organizations may participate in educational activities.

A motion by Jan Jönsson (L) proposes Stockholm implement a data system that alerts when a student is unenrolled without being enrolled elsewhere, and blocks unenrollment until a new school is registered, to detect and prevent children being taken away against their will, often linked to honor-related violence. The City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion, citing existing city efforts and the need for a national system, but Moderaterna and Liberalerna argue Stockholm should act locally now while awaiting national solutions.

Liberal Party members propose Stockholm introduce more summer pedestrian streets and squares, expanding their numbers while ensuring public transport accessibility. They also suggest planning for these new areas involve dialogue with residents, businesses, and other stakeholders. The City Executive Board recommends answering the motion, as the number of such areas is already continuously increasing, and the Traffic Administration Office is already working on public transport accessibility and stakeholder dialogue.

Gabriel Kroon (SD) proposed a motion for the City of Stockholm to launch a public awareness campaign on stroke symptoms and actions using the city's advertising spaces. However, the City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion, arguing that regions hold primary responsibility for healthcare and disease-specific information, though the city could assist with communication channels if requested by Region Stockholm.

Claes Nyberg and Kristin Jacobsson from the Centre Party propose implementing a mental health screening program in compulsory school, coinciding with existing student health checks. They suggest offering all seventh-grade students a mandatory meeting with a school counsellor to early detect and support mental health issues. However, the City Executive Board recommends rejecting the motion, arguing that the student health services' current preventative work already fulfills this purpose.