Background & Purpose

The state needs to allocate specific funds every year to manage integration efforts, support municipalities receiving refugees, and promote gender equality across Sweden.

Proposals & Debate

The government proposed distributing approximately 4 billion SEK within expenditure area 13, including funding for municipal refugee reception and gender equality measures, alongside a new target for combating social exclusion. Opposition parties presented alternative budget proposals, which were rejected in favor of the government's plan.

The Decision

Parliament approved the government's detailed budget allocation of 4 billion SEK for integration and gender equality, established a new target for combating social exclusion, and rejected the opposition's alternative proposals.

Does this affect you?

  • Municipalities receiving refugees: Receive financial compensation totaling over 2.7 billion SEK to manage refugee reception.
  • Equality agencies and organizations: Receive government funding and grants to carry out work against discrimination, racism, and social exclusion.

In Practice

  • Over 2.7 billion SEK is paid out as compensation to municipalities for receiving refugees.
  • More than 675 million SEK goes directly toward specific gender equality initiatives.
  • Funding is secured for the Equality Ombudsman and the Swedish Gender Equality Agency.
  • Grants are provided to support women's organizations and targeted efforts against exclusion and racism.