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The City of Stockholm will adjust pension contributions for elected officials, including politicians and others holding assignments. This means pension contributions will increase from 4.5% to 6% on income up to 7.5 income base amounts, and from 30% to 31.5% on income exceeding that. This change, effective January 1, 2025, aims to align politicians' pensions with those of municipal and regional employees, a development welcomed by Municipal Commissioner Emilia Bjuggren.

Stockholm City Executive Board has commented on Lidingö Municipality's housing action plan, which aims for approximately 50 new homes annually over the next decade, focusing on special housing for the elderly and disabled. Stockholm criticizes this plan, arguing Lidingö should build substantially more – at least 100-244 homes per year – to meet regional needs and contribute to the Stockholm region's development.

Mikael Valier Furtenbach (KD) proposed that Stockholm introduce special architectural zones in older areas like the City and inner districts, with rules on height, volume, materials, and style to preserve existing architecture. The City Executive Board rejected the motion, stating that current regulations are sufficient to protect cultural environments and that the city should also develop and allow new styles reflecting their own era.

The City Executive Board has decided that the City Manager should procure new framework agreements for promotional products and apparel used by the City of Stockholm in its communication efforts. The current agreement expires on May 31, 2027, and a new one is needed to ensure the city can continue to communicate a unified image, though some parties emphasize restraint and prioritizing core city services when spending on such items.

The City of Stockholm has responded to the Swedish Transport Administration's proposed national plan for road, rail, and waterway maintenance and expansion from 2026–2037. While welcoming the increased budget of SEK 1,200 billion and the inclusion of several Stockholm projects, the city believes it's insufficient for the region's needs, emphasizing the priority of public transport, cross-connections, and climate goals. The Moderates and Sweden Democrats regret the omission of the Eastern Link, arguing it would reduce congestion, while the Centre Party also calls for improved international access to Arlanda and stronger rail infrastructure.

The City of Stockholm has decided on its strategy to influence EU decisions in 2026, an annual effort to ensure EU laws are tailored to Stockholm's conditions and that city operations are prepared for regulatory changes. Prioritized areas for 2026 include climate and environment, energy, transport, digitalization, and welfare, all aimed at protecting the interests of Stockholm residents.

The City of Stockholm has received a referral regarding a final report from the Swedish National Day Foundation on how National Day celebrations can be coordinated and made more inclusive nationwide. The city welcomes the proposal for county administrative boards to take a clearer coordinating role, while municipalities, like Stockholm, continue to organize local celebrations, particularly focusing on citizenship ceremonies at the City Hall. However, the Christian Democrats in Stockholm oppose calling National Day "June 6th" instead of "National Day" and believe its solemnity should be strengthened.

The City of Stockholm is set to comment on a government proposal regarding the implementation of the AI Act in Sweden by August 2026. While generally positive, the city believes the inquiry hasn't sufficiently addressed the consequences for municipalities, particularly concerning the oversight of high-risk AI systems in education and healthcare, and wishes to see the role of municipalities as innovators and development partners clarified.

The government proposes a new law for the Swedish Tax Agency's mail delivery service to individuals with protected personal data, such as those fleeing violence or testifying against criminals, aiming to make it safer and more efficient. Stockholm City supports the proposal but seeks clarification to ensure municipal authorities can also use the service and that physical mail delivery is not replaced by digital solutions.

The Liberals propose that the city begins planning for a Stockholm Exhibition in 2030, similar to the groundbreaking 1930 exhibition. This exhibition would focus on architecture, design, and the city's development, both historically and in the future. The city's majority has already allocated a budget to investigate the conditions for such an exhibition, and work is underway to involve the business sector and civil society.

The Stockholm City Council is set to approve a new four-year library plan, "More Relevant Than Ever," aimed at transforming libraries from simple book repositories into vibrant, community-critical meeting places accessible city-wide. This involves creating a shared book collection across all Stockholm libraries, expanding citizen services, establishing larger "node libraries" for broader offerings, and extending opening hours at local branches to encourage greater public participation.

Councilman Jonas Naddebo (C) proposed merging Stockholm’s three municipal housing companies—Familjebostäder, Svenska Bostäder, and Stockholmshem—to boost efficiency, save money, and construct more homes. However, the City Executive Board, the City Management Office, and the housing companies themselves believe an investigation is unnecessary, arguing that current efficiency efforts are sufficient and a merger could create an unmanageable entity with legal hurdles. The motion was therefore rejected, with the Center Party registering dissent.

Jonas Naddebo (C) proposed an "athletics standard" for Stockholm, requiring the city to proactively plan sports facilities like halls and fields when developing new areas, such as Frihamnen and the Slaughterhouse area, to prevent them from being deprioritized. While sports associations support the proposal, citing an acute lack of facilities, the City Executive Board stated that the city already integrates sports into urban planning via an existing strategy for sports facilities and thus no further mandate is needed, despite sharing the ambition for sports to have adequate space.

Hanna Wistrand (L) has proposed that the City of Stockholm investigate how to offer swimming lessons to newly arrived adults, including through collaboration with SFI (Swedish for Immigrants) and local sports clubs, aiming to increase swimming proficiency and facilitate integration into club life. While practical and legal obstacles exist, the administrations view improving swimming skills for new arrivals positively, and the government is working on a proposal where SFI teachers would inform adults where to learn to swim.

The government's commission to analyze productivity in Swedish business and the public sector has submitted two interim reports to Stockholm City for review. While the City welcomes an overhaul, it criticizes the analyses as too superficial and rejects several proposals, including limitations on the municipal planning monopoly, market rents, and tax cuts for high-income earners.

This matter concerns Skolfastigheter i Stockholm AB (SISAB)'s monthly financial reports for November and December 2025. The reports indicate the company's results exceed the budget, primarily due to property sales. While some new school and preschool projects have been canceled by tenants, operational and administrative cost targets are generally being met.

This agenda addresses several SISAB (School Properties in Stockholm AB) matters, including their referral response on national systems for building permits and property formation, where they advocate for efficiency but caution about potential loss of local knowledge. SISAB also comments on a motion to provide toilets at all football fields and changing rooms at larger ones, planning to increase access by opening more sports facilities outside school hours. Finally, the agenda includes SISAB's financial monthly reports for November and December 2025.

The City Audit has reviewed SISAB's maintenance of school properties and found that the company largely ensures upkeep with clear plans and processes. Historically, SISAB hasn't utilized all budgeted funds for replacement investments, but they have been working since 2023 to improve governance and fully exploit the budget, showing results in 2025.

SISAB (Stockholm School Properties AB) presented its preliminary financial statement for 2025, showing a profit of SEK 14.4 million after financial items and investments totaling SEK 1,250 million. The company, which manages preschools and schools in Stockholm, also met its goal of reducing energy consumption by 10 percent a year ahead of schedule and improved safety in school and preschool yards.

The Stockholm Social Services Department has rejected a grant application from the association "Children of their City." The association, which aims to provide psychosocial support to children and young people in vulnerable areas, does not meet the city's grant requirements. Specifically, the association's activity report and financial documentation are lacking, and its board does not meet the criteria for democratic structure and conflicts of interest.