Background & Purpose

The government needs to allocate state funds to maintain law and order. This decision is the second step in the budget process, focusing on how money is distributed within the justice sector.

Proposals & Debate

The government proposed a 95 billion SEK budget for the justice system, with the largest shares going to the police and prisons. Opposition parties presented alternative budget plans, but the parliament chose to support the government's proposal instead.

The Decision

The parliament approved the government's budget plan, ensuring 95 billion SEK for the justice system in 2026 and renaming the Integrity Protection Council to the Authority for Security and Integrity Protection.

Does this affect you?

  • Police officers: They receive the necessary funding to continue their daily work and operations throughout 2026.
  • Prison staff: The increased budget for the Prison and Probation Service supports the management and security of correctional facilities.
  • Legal professionals: The funding for courts ensures that the judicial system can maintain its operations and handle cases efficiently.

In Practice

  • The Swedish Police Authority receives over 48 billion SEK to fund their operations.
  • The Swedish Prison and Probation Service is allocated over 24 billion SEK.
  • The Swedish courts receive approximately 8.5 billion SEK.
  • The Integrity Protection Council officially changes its name to the Authority for Security and Integrity Protection.