When Prime Minister Stefan Löfven met the press after the summit on Tuesday, he was pleased. The negotiation had resulted in Sweden receiving a discount on the membership fee to the EU of SEK 11 billion annually during the period 2021 - 2027.

But it is not certain that this will be the case. Today, the European Parliament will vote on a resolution in which they will take a position on the agreement reached by the Heads of State and Government on the long-term budget and the recovery fund for corona-affected countries.

- I'm a little worried about the proposals on the table. When I look at them, I see that they choose to break out the long-term budget and there are proposals such as that the discounts should be phased out, says Heléne Fritzon (S), MEP.

It is important to stick to the Swedish line

But there are others who think that the discounts cost too much.

- I will maintain in my speech that we must maintain the compromise that lies with the Heads of State and Government, says Fritzon.

Was it not stupid of the Prime Minister to agree to the agreement if the discounts are not secured?

- I want to see it as if this is a package, if you have negotiated, you have. But it is important for me to stick to the Swedish line today, says Fritzon.

Voting in the afternoon

Since the long-term budget is larger than before, Sweden's EU fee will increase by approximately SEK 6 billion a year, even if the discounts may remain.

The European Parliament can approve or reject the agreement reached on Tuesday and must approve the long-term budget before it can enter into force.

Parliament's special session begins at 09.30 and voting is expected in the afternoon.