The proportion of elected representatives in the age group 65-74 years is 31 percent across the country. This is an increase of four percent compared to 2015.

In Sörmland, the proportion is higher in all municipalities except Eskilstuna and Flen. Most senior elected representatives are located in Katrineholm.

Problematic when many belong to risk groups

According to the Public Health Authority, people over 70 years belong to a risk group. Conducting proxy meetings can therefore be a challenge.

- Many municipalities have run their councils with distance participation to varying degrees, says Helena Linde, federal lawyer in Sweden's municipalities and regions, to the News Agency Siren.

- If you have not progressed so far in the use of technical aids in decision-making, the step is obviously much longer, she says.