Pensioners
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SD supports the committee's proposal 1. SD is pleased that the Pensions Group now consists of all parliamentary parties after a necessary reorganization 1. SD considers it positive to have a broader anchoring in the Riksdag where more take responsibility for nurturing and safeguarding the pension system 1. SD argues that it is important to take seriously the concern that exists among Swedes regarding the pension system in order to restore trust 1. SD sees it as positive that the Pensions Group has presented that they will conduct a review of the level of fees and investigate any potential gaps in the system 1.
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Daniel Persson (SD)
Mr. Speaker! We are going to debate the Social Insurance Committee's report SfU9. I begin by stating that I support the committee's proposal. We, the Sweden Democrats, have submitted a committee motion regarding this report, but we have chosen not to reserve ourselves. We have submitted a separate statement.
Mr. Speaker! The Pensions Group has become something unique during 2023. It now consists of all parliamentary parties. We Sverigedemokrater have for a long time intended that either the Pensions Group should be phased out or that a necessary adjustment should be made so that all parties in the Swedish Riksdag are included in the Pensions Group. We Sverigedemokrater are now pleased with this adjustment and that we are now included in the new Pensions Group.
On October 26 last year, the new Pensions Group had its first meeting. By then, we Sverigedemokrater had already submitted our proposals. One of our proposals concerned the possibility of pausing the occupational pension. The Pensions Group also agreed on this at the first meeting. It is pleasing that one could so quickly show that the new Pensions Group can reach an agreement.
The purpose is that all questions concerning pensions shall pass through the Pensions Group. Therefore, as stated, we will not move our proposals today. Now we will be a constructive party in the Pensions Group.
Mr. Speaker! The purpose of the Pensions Group is to work long-term and create a financially and politically stable pension system. It is positive to have a broader anchoring in the Riksdag and that more people take responsibility for nurturing and safeguarding our pension system.
There are a number of important issues to deal with. There are surveys showing that Swedes are losing confidence in the pension system. It is important to take that concern seriously. We must restore confidence in the Swedish pension system.
One can also observe that there is a constant debate about pensions. There is criticism that the pensions are too low and that the respect distance is shrinking. There is criticism that many do not understand how the pension system works. There is also criticism that most do not have the opportunity to save tax-deductibly for their pension.
As said: There are quite a few issues to address. The Pensions Group has a tough task ahead of it.
Mr. Speaker! I am, however, optimistic about the new Pension Group's upcoming work. Today, just a few hours ago, the Pension Group presented that they are in agreement that they will conduct a review of the fees and see if these are at the right level. They will also conduct a review of any gas in the system. It is positive that they presented this earlier today. It will be exciting to follow that work going forward.
The deliberation was hereby concluded.
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