Stockholm is currently undergoing a historic expansion of its infrastructure. The city is trying to turn around deprived neighbourhoods with new construction to help residents get affordable homes.
Karin Wanngård
Karin Wanngård was elected as Mayor of Stockholm in
September 2022. The majority she leads aims to futureproof the city
as an equal, open and climate-smart city. With the residents of
Stockholm at the centre of decision-making, Mayor Wanngård is
determined to lead the City of Stockholm forward.
Karin Wanngård was born in Stockholm in 1975. She has a
background in human resources management and entered the
Stockholm City Council in 1994. She was the city’s Mayor between
2014-2018 and acted as Opposition Vice Mayor between 2018-
2022. Karin Wanngård is a member of Eurocities Executive
Committee.