Background & Purpose

The ongoing war in Ukraine and the need to ensure national health security during potential flu outbreaks require immediate financial and material support that was not covered in the original annual budget.

The Decision

The parliament approved an extra budget that allows the government to donate military equipment, provide financial loan guarantees to Ukraine, and secure vaccine supplies.

Does this affect you?

  • Ukrainian defense forces: They receive direct military support in the form of grenade launchers and ammunition to aid their defense efforts.
  • Swedish healthcare sector: They benefit from improved vaccine preparedness, ensuring better readiness for potential future flu epidemics.

In Practice

  • The Swedish Armed Forces will donate grenade launchers and ammunition to Ukraine.
  • The government is authorized to purchase new equipment to replace what is donated.
  • Sweden provides a loan guarantee of 2.5 billion SEK to support Ukraine's reconstruction via the IBRD.
  • Funds are allocated to ensure Sweden has enough vaccines in case of a future flu epidemic.