Background & Purpose

The state needs to pay interest on the money it has borrowed to finance public spending. This budget area ensures that these financial obligations are met.

Proposals & Debate

The government proposed a total budget of approximately 27 billion SEK for expenditure area 26. The proposal detailed that the vast majority of these funds are earmarked for interest payments on the national debt, with smaller portions set aside for administrative fees and unexpected financial events.

The Decision

The parliament approved the government's plan, confirming that 26.8 billion SEK will go to interest payments, 145 million SEK to administrative fees, and 10 million SEK to a reserve fund.

Does this affect you?

  • Taxpayers: The budget ensures that the state maintains its financial credibility, which helps keep borrowing costs stable for the country.
  • The Swedish National Debt Office: The agency receives the necessary funding to manage the state's debt portfolio and pay interest to lenders.

In Practice

  • 26.8 billion SEK is reserved specifically for paying interest on Sweden's national debt.
  • 145 million SEK is allocated to cover the National Debt Office's costs for banking services and commissions.
  • 10 million SEK is set aside as a safety buffer for any unforeseen financial costs during the year.