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Commission disburses first €1.6 billion payment to Sweden under NextGenerationEU
The Commission has disbursed €1.6 billion in grants to Sweden, marking the first payment under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU.
On December 20, 2024, Sweden submitted to the Commission its initial payment request under the RRF. This request encompasses 27 milestones and targets concerning 10 reforms, including those related to the housing market, labour market integration, taxation, and combating money laundering. The request also encompasses 9 investments in areas such as housing, training, the green transition, railway infrastructure, and broadband expansion.
On June 5, 2025, the Commission issued a positive preliminary assessment of Sweden's request. With the favourable opinion of the Economic and Financial Committee of the Council, the Commission was able to proceed with the final decision to disburse the funds.
Sweden's comprehensive recovery and resilience plan is supported by €3.5 billion in grants. As with all Member States, payments to Sweden under the RRF are performance-based, contingent upon the successful implementation of its recovery and resilience plan. An interactive map showcasing examples of reforms and investments supported by the RRF is available online. Further details on the RRF payment claim process is equally available online,
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