During Friday, the government presented the autumn budget and a support package for Sweden’s regions and municipalities. In total, it is about 10 billion in general state subsidies for welfare.
According to the interest organization Sweden’s municipalities and regions, next year a total deficit of 28 billion is expected for the country’s municipalities and regions. For Region Västmanland’s part, the challenging economic situation is no exception and the region is estimated to make a deficit in 2023 and 2024.
In the support package, 176.6 million is earmarked for Region Västmanland.
– At the same time, we must continue and intensify our own work to bring the economy into balance, says Mikael Andersson Elfgren.
The region is bleeding – now 100 positions are to be lost in care