Swedish municipalities reported strong finances in 2025 but face significant demographic shifts and service delivery challenges requiring careful economic management.
Värmdö faces political and public controversy over Sicklavallen housing plans and efforts to keep a local riding school operational.
Oxfam Sweden's survey shows one in four adults suffer from economic anxiety, urging its classification as a public health issue and calling for political reforms.
With the 2026 election approaching, Swedish parties demand key reforms and positions amid challenges of voter disengagement in certain districts.
Swedish political debates intensify over halting high-rise buildings at Sannakajen and tenant resistance to market rent hikes, highlighting the housing policy challenges.
Dorotea kommunlista returns to local politics with 19 candidates, challenging the current municipal power, while the Sweden Democrats in Västerbotten struggle with candidate shortages ahead of the 2026 elections.
Sweden's 2026 mortgage reforms lower down payments and ease loan conditions for buyers but raise concerns about rising housing prices and debt.
Sweden advances public dialogue on nuclear power while strengthening communication infrastructure to enhance national security amid rising geopolitical tensions.
Emerging Swedish local election candidates including Jimmy Szigeti and Gothenburg's Klara Holmin and Dan-Ove Marcelind face recognition challenges as they strive to connect with voters ahead of the 2026 elections.
Housing plans in Bro municipality are causing political division and emotional conflict among local politicians ahead of a crucial council decision.