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Jan Jönsson (L) has proposed a motion for Stockholm to introduce a Swedish language test, similar to the existing math test, to better assess high school students' reading comprehension and provide schools with tools to strengthen students' Swedish skills. However, the City Executive Office and the Education Committee believe such a test would not sufficiently achieve its purpose to justify the cost and foresee practical challenges.

Jan Jönsson (Liberals) has proposed that the City Executive Board map the prevalence of homo- and transphobia within Stockholm's municipal operations, including analyzing complaints and engaging with civil society, to inform anti-discrimination efforts. While several committees, such as Culture and Social Affairs, state they already address these issues under the city's human rights program and are developing an LGBTQI action plan, the Education Committee raises methodological concerns about such a mapping.

Motion sponsors from the Liberals propose measures to simplify processes for Stockholm's visitor industry, aiming to reduce bureaucracy, improve service, and make regulations more predictable, including faster permit processing and simplified applications for established businesses. While most committees and administrations believe the city is already addressing these issues, Svensk Handel and Visita Stockholm support the motion's proposals to ease the burden on the industry.

Council members Jan Jönsson and Sara Svanström (Liberals) propose that the city evaluate its existing environmental zones, including the urban environmental zones in Gamla stan and Södermalm. This evaluation should assess the impact on air quality, emissions, residents, and businesses, and determine if the benefits are proportional to the impact. The evaluation's outcome will guide future work on environmental zones in Stockholm.

Jan Jönsson and Åsa Nilsson Söderström (both L) have proposed the city of Stockholm implement clear guidelines for digital tools in preschools, aiming for screen-free environments as a rule, with exceptions for older children and pedagogical purposes. However, several committees and administrations contend that the revised preschool curriculum already addresses these concerns by no longer mandating digital tools and instead emphasizing analog learning tools for the youngest children.

Council members Jan Jönsson and Åsa Nilsson Söderström (L) proposed that the City of Stockholm map honor-based oppression in preschools, citing a lack of knowledge regarding the problem's extent and clear guidelines for staff. The City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion for an independent mapping, choosing instead to await a national inquiry on honor-based violence and oppression in preschools and schools, due in August 2026, while concurrently continuing the city's own efforts against honor-related violence.

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 the 2020 level, arguing that parking is crucial for residents' daily lives and advocating for more underground garages and higher parking ratios in new constructions. However, several committees and offices, including the City Executive Office and the Traffic Committee, advise against this proposal, stating it contradicts the city's aims for reduced car traffic, improved accessibility, and decreased climate impact.

Liberal party members proposed amending Stockholm's land allocation policy to better support the city's social housing work, advocating for clearer social requirements and a greater role for the social welfare committee. However, the City Executive Board suggests rejecting the proposal, citing that current work, new land allocation guidelines, and a forthcoming housing supply action plan already address its intentions.

Gabriel Kroon (SD) proposed that Stockholm explore allowing residents to "buy" and thus finance their own trees on public land, potentially with a nameplate, to find new funding models for costly tree plantings and relieve the city budget. However, the City Executive Office and Traffic Committee identified several practical and legal issues, including high administrative costs, difficulties in tree and site selection, and maintenance responsibility. The City Council therefore recommends rejecting the motion, while the Sweden Democrats reserve their position and wish for further investigation.

Motioners from the Sweden Democrats propose that the City Council instruct the Traffic Committee to investigate how all public signage can primarily be in Swedish. They want Swedish text to be visually dominant, for example by being at least twice as large as any text in other languages. However, several referral bodies, including the City Executive Office and the Järva District Council, believe there is no basis for this and that existing laws and guidelines for signage and language use are already sufficient.

Two Liberal members propose strengthening the city's policy documents, such as the architecture policy and the strategy for single-family housing areas, in urban development through clearer coordination and regular follow-up. The City Executive Board suggests that the motion be answered by stating the city already actively integrates these documents via training and collaboration, with the Liberals reserving their right to approve the motion while emphasizing the importance of preserving the city's single-family housing areas.

Åsa Nilsson Söderström (L) proposed in a motion that Stockholm investigate establishing a competence center against transnational repression, offering knowledge and legal support to individuals pressured by foreign regimes or groups. However, several committees and administrations, including the Social Welfare Committee and the City Executive Office, believe this is primarily a state responsibility outside municipal competence. Liberal party members suggested such a center could resemble the existing Origo, which addresses honor-related violence.

Jan Jönsson (L) proposed that Stockholm schools increase their use of "phonics" due to declining reading skills among Swedish students. While the City Executive Office and the Education Committee acknowledge phonics' importance, they stress the need for a balanced approach combining various methods to develop both decoding and language comprehension, especially for students who don't speak Swedish at home. Stockholm University supports the ambition for improved reading but cautions against political micromanagement of teachers, advocating for a balanced view on reading instruction.

Council members Jan Jönsson and Sara Svanström (both L) propose consolidating all Stockholm city parking garages under the företag Stockholm Stads Parkerings AB for increased efficiency and clearer responsibilities. However, the City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion, citing ongoing work with long-term operational agreements and the complex challenges of direct ownership transfer, such as 3D property formation and tax implications. The Moderates and Liberals reserve their decision, advocating for the motion's approval and an investigation into unifying the city's parking garages.

Councillor Dennis Wedin (M) has proposed measures to lower food prices in Stockholm by increasing competition among grocery stores, arguing that current planning and building regulations hinder new establishments. He suggests the city conduct competition analyses, introduce a fast-track for grocery stores in detailed plans, and review existing plans to facilitate new stores. The City Executive Board proposes responding that the city is already proactively promoting new stores and sees no need for new fast-tracks or a general review of detailed plans.

Svante Linusson (Centre Party) has proposed that the City Executive Board and the Education Committee investigate moving the winter sports break to an earlier week. The aim is to give Stockholm's schoolchildren, especially those who don't travel, a better chance to enjoy snow and ice. However, the proposal faces opposition from several bodies, including the City Management Office and the Education Committee, who argue that such a move would create social, economic, and logistical challenges and still wouldn't guarantee snow.

A motion from the Moderates, Liberals, Centre, and Christian Democrats proposed immediately activating Stockholm's twin city agreement with Kyiv and establishing a routine for city administrations and companies to regularly donate surplus equipment for Ukraine's reconstruction. The City Executive Board proposes responding that the city is already acting in line with the motion's request, but with reservations from several parties who want to see an immediate activation of the agreement and a more structured donation practice.

A motion by Johan Nilsson (M) proposes that all municipal primary and secondary schools in Stockholm be locked to unauthorized persons around the clock to enhance safety and improve the work environment, with the Education Committee tasked with implementation. While expert bodies like the City Management Office and Education Committee agree locked doors can deter theft and vandalism, they note it won't entirely prevent planned violence. They also highlight that many schools already use electronic lock systems, but significant investment is needed to update and install these universally, and a funding investigation is underway.

Moderates Andréa Hedin and Per Rosencrantz proposed that the City of Stockholm conduct a survey on honour-related violence and oppression at least once per electoral period to monitor developments and improve preventative and supportive measures, particularly for school-aged children. However, the City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion, stating the city is already actively addressing the issue and a new survey would be resource-intensive and unnecessary, especially as the government is already investigating similar measures.

Councillor Dennis Wedin (M) proposed that Stockholm Globe Arena Fastigheter AB install new security solutions, in collaboration with football clubs like Hammarby IF and Djurgårdens IF, to prevent future disturbances and match interruptions in Allsvenskan, aiming for implementation by the 2025 season. However, the City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion, noting that ongoing work with technical solutions and a broader cultural shift to enhance arena safety is already in progress.