Background & Purpose

Sweden engages in extensive cooperation with other countries and international organizations to manage global issues, treaties, and shared commitments, which requires dedicated state funding.

Proposals & Debate

The government proposed allocating around 2.3 billion SEK divided across eleven different appropriations within international cooperation, with the largest portion dedicated to fees for international organizations. Opposition parties submitted alternative budget proposals, which the parliament considered and rejected.

The Decision

The Swedish parliament approved the government's budget allocation of 2.3 billion SEK for international cooperation and voted down all alternative proposals from the opposition.

Does this affect you?

  • International organizations: Receive approximately 1.5 billion SEK in membership fees and financial contributions from Sweden during 2024.
  • Government agencies managing foreign relations: Receive the operational framework and funding necessary to handle Sweden's international agreements and cooperation tasks for the year.

In Practice

  • Approximately 2.3 billion SEK is distributed across eleven different budget appropriations for international cooperation.
  • Around 1.5 billion SEK is paid out as membership and administrative fees to international organizations.
  • Organizations such as the United Nations, the Nordic Council of Ministers, the Council of Europe, and the OSCE receive funding.
  • The funding officially takes effect and governs state expenditures starting January 1, 2024.