Background & Purpose

The Swedish state needs to determine how to distribute public funds for governance, democracy, and administration for the upcoming year, while also updating financial regulations.

The Decision

The Swedish parliament approved the government's funding allocations for state governance and voted in favor of changing the budget law, while rejecting alternative proposals from the opposition.

Does this affect you?

  • Government and public authorities: Receive specific funding allocations for their operations and administration throughout 2026.
  • County administrative boards: Receive just over 4.4 billion SEK to fund their regional public services and operations.

In Practice

  • A total of 21.6 billion SEK is allocated to areas such as the government offices, county administrative boards, and elections.
  • The Government Office receives the largest share with 10.7 billion SEK.
  • County administrative boards receive just over 4.4 billion SEK.
  • The term 'surplus target' is officially removed from the Swedish budget law.