New report from Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions, SALAR, shows that the economic situation looks tough. The municipalities and regions are expected to go back a total of SEK 24 billion in 2023.
This year, the majority of regions and one in six municipalities are budgeting with a negative result. According to SALAR's report, it is mainly cost increases due to inflation that create problems. municipalities have also faced increased pension costs, says Per Hollertz (M), a municipal commissioner in Valdemarsvik.