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Federal and state governments have agreed on a new rule to relieve municipalities. The federal government will cover 80 percent of the costs for certain federal laws in the future.

17 giugno 2026 Riportato dall'IA

From June 15 2026 Västerbergslagens Energi AB and Västerbergslagens Elnät AB are fully owned by the municipalities of Ludvika and Fagersta. The local ownership is set to strengthen energy solutions development in the region.

Chile's Reconstruction National bill proposes a full property tax exemption for people over 65 on their primary home, sparking alarm among mayors over municipal funding and the Common Municipal Fund. The government projects a US$200 million revenue drop, with compensation details unresolved. Several mayors decry the impact on basic services.

16 aprile 2026 Riportato dall'IA

More than 60 opposition mayors, including from Maipú, Estación Central, and Recoleta, issued a joint statement criticizing President José Antonio Kast's National Reconstruction Plan following its national broadcast unveiling. Building on earlier senator critiques, they called it an indirect tax reform benefiting large companies and the wealthy amid rising living costs, urging a vote against it.

In response to the government's recent announcement of significant fuel price increases, leaders from Chile's three major municipal associations met Tuesday at La Moneda to voice criticisms and demand a social agenda. Meanwhile, 26 opposition mayors issued a strong statement highlighting impacts on residents, as the hikes of $370 for gasoline and $580 for diesel take effect Thursday.

23 marzo 2026 Riportato dall'IA

Most municipalities in Dalarna will share more than 32 million kronor in state wind power support for 2025 and 2026. Falun receives the largest share, while three get nothing. The figures are from Energimyndigheten.