During the past mandate period, the population in Eskilstuna has decreased, sources report. Around 2020, forecasts pointed to the municipality having just over 113,000 inhabitants today, but the exact current population of Eskilstuna is not specified. Municipal councilor Jari Puustinen (M) has been in power during this time together with his Social Democratic colleagues.
Puustinen believes that the work is ongoing despite the downward numbers. He says, "We have a great responsibility to increase the attraction around Eskilstuna. " A review shows significant deficiencies in Eskilstuna municipality's handling of Senior Material's establishment, though the specific deficiencies found are not detailed.
We have a great responsibility to increase the attraction around Eskilstuna. We also take responsibility and work hard to increase the number of establishments to create more jobs.
Puustinen believes that the emissions debate around the factory Senior Material also affects population development, but how it has specifically impacted numbers is unclear. Opposition councilor Kim Fredriksson (SD) believes that in the short term, population decline is not only negative, but the short-term positive aspects he refers to are not specified. What measures are being taken to reverse the population decline in Eskilstuna remains unknown.