Region Stockholm

Region Stockholm is the regional public body responsible for healthcare, public transport, and regional planning within Stockholm County, Sweden. Established on 1 January 2019, it replaced the former Stockholm County Council as part of a nationwide reform.

History

When county councils were established in 1863, Stockholm Municipality was neither part of Stockholm County nor its county council. Instead, it operated as a separate entity managing its own county-related matters.
During the 20th century, the Greater Stockholm area emerged, as an integrated labour and housing market, increasing the need for regional coordination. A proposal for a "Greater County Council" was introduced. In 1966, the Municipal Association for Regional Affairs of Stockholm City and County was established. By 1968, regional affairs of Stockholm Municipality were incorporated into Stockholm County, and in 1971, the Stockholm County Council was formed, encompassing the entire county with responsibility primarily for healthcare and public transport. Starting from 2019, Stockholm County Council was replaced by Region Stockholm, expanding its mandate to include regional development.

Responsibilities

Healthcare

Region Stockholm manages and operates:

Seven emergency hospitals, including Karolinska University Hospitals, Södersjukhuset, Danderyd Hospital, St. Göran's Hospital, Södertälje Hospital and Norrtälje Hospital
Approximately 200 primary care centres
Specialist clinics and psychiatric care facilities
Folktandvården Dental care services in Stockholm County

Region Stockholm is also involved in medical research and education in collaboration with local universities, particularly Karolinska Institute.

Public Transport

Region Stockholm oversees public transport in the county through its companies SL and Waxholmsbolaget.
The transport network includes:

Stockholm Metro : Three lines with a total of 100 stations
Commuter rail : Local mainline trains in Stockholm County
Bus services covering the entire county
Local and light rail systems: Tvärbanan, Nockebybanan, Lidingöbanan, Saltsjöbanan, Roslagsbanan and Spårväg City
SL commuter ferries
Waxholmsbolaget Archipelago ferries
Regional development

Region Stockholm leads and coordinates the work for sustainable development in the Stockholm region.

Politics

Election results

The regional assembly election results 2022:
The regional assembly election results 2018:

2022–2026 term

The Regional Council consists of 149 members who meet eight times a year. The Social Democrats, the Centre Party, and the Green Party form the governing coalition for the 2022–2026 term. The Left Party is a supporting party to the coalition, collectively holding a majority.
List of governing regional councilors:

Aida Hadzialic, Finance Regional Councilor
Talla Alkurdi, Healthcare Regional Councilor
Anton Fendert, Transport Regional Councilor
Gustav Hemming, Climate, Infrastructure, and Archipelago Regional Councilor
Christine Lorne, Primary Care Regional Councilor
Jens Sjöström, Investment Regional Councilor
Robert Johansson, Personnel Regional Councilor

Through its cooperation with the governing coalition, the Left Party holds the following opposition regional councilors:

Anna Sehlin
Jonas Lindberg

The opposition includes the following opposition regional councilors:

Iréne Svenonius
Kristoffer Tamsons
Msciwoj Swigon
Désirée Pethrus
Amelie Tarschys Ingre
Regional Board

The Regional Board consists of 19 members and an equal number of deputies. The Social Democrats hold five seats, the Moderates four, the Left Party, Sweden Democrats, Centre Party, and Green Party hold two each, while the Christian Democrats and Liberals hold one each.