Sweden debates 365,000 euro budget for Crown Princess Victoria

The Swedish government is facing criticism over a proposed 365,000 euro (4 million Swedish krona) budget allocation to celebrate Crown Princess Victoria's 50th birthday on July 14, 2027.

Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson presented the guidelines for the 2027 budget, which is expected to focus on austerity measures following a recent election. While the transitional government aims to limit new spending, this special budget for the royal jubilee is being treated as an exception. Svantesson stated that "large parts of the Swedish people find it important," though the expenditure is not considered essential for the functioning of the state.

Critics argue that transitional budgets should only cover indispensable public tasks. While the Finance Minister anticipates a broad majority in support of the funding, there is currently no firm commitment from other political parties.