Tillkännagivande

Tillkännagivande is a Swedish noun referring to the act of publicly announcing or making known information, typically in an official or formal context. It denotes a formal notice or declaration intended for an audience such as citizens, stakeholders, or the parties affected by a decision. The term derives from the verb tillkännagiva, meaning to declare publicly or to announce.

In practice, a tillkännagivande can take several formats: a written notice, an official proclamation, or a statement published on an authority's website or in a public register. It may announce decisions, changes in regulations, deadlines, procedures, or the results of a ruling or inquiry. Common contexts include government agencies, municipal authorities, courts, and public procurement processes. The content is intended to inform and, where appropriate, to establish timetables, rights, or obligations.

Nuance: tillkännagivande differs from a general meddelande by its formal, public, and often legally relevant character. While a tillkännagivande can itself be binding in practice, its primary function is to communicate a decision or information against a defined audience. The exact legal effects depend on the substantive act it accompanies, such as a decision, a regulation, or a contract tender.

See also: related terms include meddelande (message), offentlig handling (public document), and beslut (decision). In Swedish administrative practice, tillkännagivande supports transparency by ensuring that important information reaches affected parties and the broader public.