Background & Purpose

The state needs to establish a clear financial plan for international cooperation for the upcoming year, which led the government to propose a specific budget allocation.

The Decision

The Swedish parliament approved the government's budget proposal of about 2.5 billion SEK for international cooperation and rejected the opposition's alternative proposals.

Does this affect you?

  • International organizations: Receive nearly 1.7 billion SEK in membership and operational fees.
  • Government agencies in foreign affairs: Receive specific operational funding for their assigned activities.

In Practice

  • Nearly 1.7 billion SEK is allocated for fees to international organizations.
  • Over 330 million SEK goes toward strategic foreign and security policy initiatives.
  • Just over 188 million SEK is designated for peace and security-promoting activities.
  • Funding is also distributed to two specific government agencies.