Stockholm, September 22, 2025 — Sweden’s Competition Authority (Konkurrensverket) is set to receive increased funding to strengthen its ability to police competition, according to the government’s 2026 budget proposal presented today.
The authority’s budget framework will rise by SEK 11m ($1.2m) starting next year, aimed at sharpening competition enforcement through the application of a new, broader competition tool. In addition, the government proposes a further SEK 5m ($534K) increase for procurement oversight, building on additional resources allocated in last year’s budget.
Konkurrensverket Director General Marie Östman welcomed the move, saying the funding will enhance the watchdog’s capacity to safeguard effective competition across both public and private sectors.
“We welcome the government’s initiative for stronger competition oversight and view positively the proposals aimed at improving competition in both public and private activities,” Östman said. “With increased funding and strengthened powers, we will be even better placed to promote well-functioning competition for the benefit of consumers and the economy.”
The Swedish government has identified competition policy as a priority for ensuring efficient markets, lower costs, and better outcomes for businesses and households. The enhanced focus on procurement oversight is also designed to reduce risks of criminal or unreliable suppliers accessing public funds, Östman noted.
The proposals form part of broader fiscal measures in the 2026 budget and will be debated in parliament later this year.
