Background & Purpose

The state budget needs to allocate funds annually to manage unemployment, labor market policies, and administrative costs for government agencies.

Proposals & Debate

The government proposed distributing approximately 92 billion SEK within the labor market and working life sector, including funds for unemployment benefits, Samhall, and agency administration. Opposition parties submitted alternative budget proposals, which the parliament rejected.

The Decision

The Swedish parliament approved the government's budget allocation of 92 billion SEK for the labor market and working life sector, while turning down all alternative proposals from the opposition.

Does this affect you?

  • Job seekers: Receives funding through unemployment benefits and labor market programs managed by the employment service.
  • Individuals with reduced work capacity: Affected through specialized employment measures and grants directed to Samhall AB.

In Practice

  • Over 42 billion SEK goes to unemployment benefits and activity support.
  • About 20.8 billion SEK is allocated to Samhall and special measures for people with reduced work capacity.
  • Funds are secured for administrative costs at the Swedish Public Employment Service and the Swedish Work Environment Authority.
  • An international agreement regarding the foundation Utbildning Nordkalotten for 2024–2027 is approved.