Background & Purpose

The state needs to decide how to allocate public funds for the upcoming year to support municipalities receiving refugees and to promote gender equality across society.

Proposals & Debate

The government proposed distributing about 5.9 billion kronor across various funds within the integration and gender equality sector. Opposition parties submitted alternative budget proposals through motions, suggesting different allocations of the money.

The Decision

Parliament approved the government's budget proposal, securing funding for refugee reception in municipalities, gender equality initiatives, and the Gender Equality Agency.

Does this affect you?

  • Municipalities receiving refugees: Receive crucial financial compensation totaling roughly 4.4 billion kronor to handle reception costs.
  • The Swedish Gender Equality Agency: Receives over 190 million kronor to fund its ongoing administrative and operational work.

In Practice

  • Municipalities will receive roughly 4.4 billion kronor to cover costs related to refugee reception.
  • Over 680 million kronor will be directed toward specific gender equality initiatives.
  • The Swedish Gender Equality Agency receives just over 190 million kronor for its operations.
  • Funds will also be distributed across five additional funding categories within the sector.