Background & Purpose

The state needs to determine how public funds are distributed across various areas each year. The parliament previously set the general spending limits in November, leaving the detailed distribution to be decided.

The Decision

The Swedish parliament approved the government's detailed budget proposal for integration and gender equality, while rejecting alternative proposals from the opposition.

Does this affect you?

  • Municipalities receiving refugees: Receive approximately 4.4 billion kronor in reimbursements for costs related to refugee reception.
  • The Swedish Gender Equality Agency: Receives over 190 million kronor to fund its ongoing operations and authorities' missions.

In Practice

  • A total of 5.9 billion kronor is allocated to the integration and gender equality budget area for 2026.
  • Roughly 4.4 billion kronor goes directly to municipal reimbursements for refugee reception.
  • Over 680 million kronor is designated for specific gender equality measures.
  • Just over 190 million kronor goes to the Swedish Gender Equality Agency.