Published: 2024-07-02
Stockholm's Danderyd municipality will contribute the most per resident to the revised equalization system, with about 28,000 kronor per person.
Stockholm city faces 1.6 billion kronor in increased costs due to these changes.
Only 12 out of 290 municipalities are expected to pay into the system, with nine located in Stockholm County.
Critics argue this proposal unfairly burdens a small number of municipalities, undermining growth and trust in the system.
Civil Minister Erik Slottner emphasizes the need for a balanced approach to ensure national welfare equity while fostering efficiency and growth incentives.
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