Background & Purpose

Municipalities and regions need clearer rules for digital meetings to function efficiently. There is also a need to better monitor private companies to prevent welfare fraud and corruption.

The Decision

The parliament approved changes to the Local Government Act that clarify how digital meetings are conducted and strengthen the oversight of private companies.

Does this affect you?

  • Local politicians: They get clearer rules on how to participate in and lead meetings digitally.
  • Private welfare providers: They will face stricter oversight and follow-up from the municipalities and regions that hire them.

In Practice

  • Meeting chairs must verify the identity of all participants joining remotely.
  • Chairs must ensure that remote participants can fully follow and contribute to the meeting.
  • Municipalities and regions get better tools to monitor private companies.
  • New measures are introduced to stop welfare fraud and corruption.