Background & Purpose

The government proposed adjustments to the 2026 budget to handle new financial needs, including increased support for aid and infrastructure, as well as updating administrative rules for dental care.

The Decision

The parliament approved the government's budget plan, which increases total state spending and abolishes the connection fee for the state dental care support system.

Does this affect you?

  • Dental care providers: They will no longer have to pay a fee to connect to the state's electronic dental care support system.
  • State-owned companies: These companies will receive capital injections to support their operations and development.

In Practice

  • State spending increases by 3.6 billion SEK to fund aid, electrification, and state-owned companies.
  • New financial commitments for defense and infrastructure are authorized, totaling 74.3 billion SEK.
  • The Swedish Social Insurance Agency will no longer charge a fee for connecting to the state dental care support system.
  • The government is authorized to enter into long-term agreements regarding nuclear waste management.