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Anders Ådahl (C)
What Anders Ådahl has said in the chamber of the Swedish Riksdag, debate by debate. The lines under each debate sum up a speech; they are written and translated by AI in advance and may contain errors, so check against the speech.
Kammarkoll has the Riksdag's speeches from 26 September 2022 onwards; older debates are not included.
Human rights, rule of law, economy and crime debate in Riksdag
- Argues that a society that dismantles cultural life becomes poorer and loses the ability to explore what it means to be human. Suggests that culture and cohesion must not be cut, but instead study associations, folk high schools and rehearsal spaces should be strengthened. Read the speech
Ethical review of research involving humans regulation debate
Private copying levy: SD, S, and C debate digital compensation
- Criticizes the government's proposal as a repair of a system with fundamental flaws. Wants to abolish the private copying levy and instead introduce modern legislation that ensures fair compensation directly from the platforms where works are consumed. Read the speech
Government policy on unemployment, economy, security and social issues
- Argues that the government is clear that the municipal veto for wind power is important. Simultaneously criticizes that the government wants to abolish the municipal veto for uranium mining and asks about the logic behind this difference. Read the speech
School support: L wants nationalization, S more equity funds
- Welcomes the government's policy but criticizes that basic principles regarding support and stimulation are being moved in the Education Act. Argues that the government must ensure access to qualified teachers and proposes that standardized tests should apply to all grade levels. Read the speech
Elderly care, infrastructure and economic policy priorities
- Argues that Sweden risks becoming a talent factory for other economies as companies are sold off early. Asks what the government is doing to ensure that Swedish growth companies stay, scale, and keep their headquarters in Sweden. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden's growth is slowed by a low pace of reform, weak public efficiency, and a lack of investment in energy, infrastructure, and digitalization. Asks which reform the government considers most important to prioritize now to increase productivity. Read the speech
Rural area development: SD, C, and S proposals for Sweden
- Asks what the Sverigedemokraterna's policy is regarding fossil fuels. Argues that it is better to invest in domestic renewable fuels from forestry and agriculture in order to return value to the countryside. Read the speech
- Argues that rural residents risk higher transport costs due to a continued fossil fuel dependency. Suggests investing in renewable fuels, expanded electricity production and storage capacity to faster electrify vehicles. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's bill for lacking real reforms and only containing a minor adjustment. Proposes a decentralization reform, regionalization of tax bases, as well as larger investments in infrastructure, service, and local ownership. Read the speech
- Argues that Centerpartiet has been leading in wanting to strengthen Gotland transport to avoid isolation. Criticizes that the criticism of an individual court decision should not be interpreted as a desire to worsen mobility for the countryside. Read the speech
- Means that the party wants to stand strong in its conviction and pursue a policy that combines growth and green transition with inclusive social policy. Criticizes the Moderaterna for lacking their own identity and not presenting their own ideas. Read the speech
Regulatory simplification to increase company competitiveness
- Argues that rules should be as simple as possible without losing the connection to reality. Proposes a "one-stop shop" for companies, regulatory sandboxes, automation of permit processes, and merging the government's council for regulatory simplification. Read the speech
Mineral policy: SD, M, MP debate self-sufficiency and mining
- Argues that Sweden should be developed into a sustainable mineral nation through offensive policy and recycling. Wants to increase inclusion and economic compensation for the local population, but opposes uranium mining in oil shale due to health risks. Read the speech
Industrial policy and climate measures: SD, S, and M debate
- Argues that Sweden, as a small country, risks economic stagnation and a lack of growth if it isolates itself from its European neighboring countries. Wants European countries to join together in the EU to be strong together. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Sweden Democrats' policy implies reduced engagement in the EU, less growth, and a weakened green transition. Asks for the Sweden Democrats' recipe for an offensive green transition and for building tomorrow's companies. Read the speech
- Argues that the EU is central to Sweden's economic development and exports. Suggests that geographical differences in entrepreneurship be reduced, regulatory simplifications be increased, researchers be given greater freedom and the organization surrounding entrepreneurship be improved. Read the speech
Economy, school, and labor market policy debate in Riksdag
- Agrees with the ambition to facilitate for entrepreneurs. However, criticizes the proposal to remove entrepreneurship from the curriculum and asks how this can be reconciled with the goal of becoming a world leader in AI. Read the speech
Regional development policy: infrastructure, police and wages
- Asks what should be done for the safety in the small community. Read the speech
- Argues that the high wage ceiling of 33,390 kronor will force workers in elderly care, healthcare, and industry to leave the countryside. Criticizes the government's and the Sverigedemokraternas policy for driving away personnel needed to keep Sweden alive. Read the speech
- Criticizes that legislation is often adapted to large cities and disadvantages the countryside. Proposes a rural commission for impact assessments, strengthened support for commercial services as well as that local areas are allowed to retain a larger share of production values from electricity production and mining. Read the speech
Sweden trade policy: SD, S, and M debate free trade and India
- Argues that trade drives prosperity and peace, but criticizes the government's migration policy as a trade policy self-goal. Wants to deepen the internal market, push for more trade agreements and that the government sets goals for the export of environmentally friendly technology. Read the speech
Reduced employer contributions for 19-23-year-olds proposal
- Welcomes the intention to lower the costs of employing young people but argues that the government's proposal is insufficient and short-sighted. Proposes instead permanent reductions of the employer contributions for young people as well as that the contributions be abolished entirely for persons who have been unemployed for over a year. Read the speech
Student financial aid: L, S, and M debate system reforms
- Argues that the student support system needs to be reformed from a business policy and libertarian perspective. Wants to introduce a more flexible student support and completely abolish the free amount for the loan part to give students more power over their choices. Read the speech
- Argues that it is unnecessary to have limitations on the exemption amount because the individual's freedom outweighs the risk of dropouts. Claims that young adults have the ability to make decisions about their own lives and that the benefits of combining work and studies are significantly greater. Read the speech
- Confirms that the analysis has included perspectives on the balance between contributions, loans, and work. Argues that the possibility of building an income early and achieving financial freedom outweighs the risks of extended study time. Read the speech
Increased ceiling amount to secure supply of engineers in Sweden
- Argues that Sweden needs to increase its competitiveness through more engineers in a global technology race. Criticizes the government's contradictory actions as they want more engineers but refuse to raise the ceiling amounts for KTH and Chalmers despite their ability to train more. Asks if the minister believes that these institutions should train more civil engineers now. Read the speech
- Argues that the government should increase the ceiling amounts for KTH and Chalmers because they can train more engineers without compromising on quality. Asks if the government's reluctance is due to dissatisfaction with the quality or budget restrictions. Read the speech
- Argues that quality and throughput are important, but emphasizes that Sweden needs more engineers to maintain its competitiveness. Criticizes the government for not having met the institutions' requests for increased ceiling amounts despite their ability to educate more students. Read the speech
Adult education funding, quality and SFI limits debate
- Argues that adult education must be adapted to the needs of the business sector and advocates for a competence line instead of the work line. Wants to increase apprenticeship training, introduce job Swedish, and expand the university college. Read the speech
Crimes against small business owners: police resources and theft
- Argues that local business is the lifeblood of society and that geographical injustices must be leveled. Asks what the government is doing to counteract crime and ensure a thriving local business. Read the speech
- Criticizes that small business owners do not receive a share of the increased resources in the form of a police presence against petty crime. Wants the government to do more to level out geographical injustices and increase the focus on petty crime that affects the local business community. Read the speech
Industrial policy: growth, green transition and nuclear power
- Wants to strengthen the connection between higher education, research, innovation and entrepreneurship to increase competitiveness. Proposes to ease regulatory burdens, create a growth-oriented tax system and establish a national AI center in Linköping. Criticizes the government for not moving forward with initiatives from the AI Commission's roadmap and for risking the economy by not closing the skills gap. Read the speech
Business conditions, green transition and nuclear power guarantees
- Confirms that Centerpartiet shares the Moderaternas view on the need for regulatory easing and confidence in business within agriculture and forestry. Criticizes the government's policy because emissions are increasing while growth is being slowed down. Read the speech
- Argues that the state should support the development of new technology and green industries. Criticizes that the government instead provides support to mature technology such as nuclear power, which is likened to artificial respiration. Read the speech
Sweden business growth: nuclear power, less bureaucracy, S pact
- Argues that industrial policy is about growth in order to improve welfare. Criticizes the return migration grant and asks how a reduced population benefits the business sector's need for labor. Read the speech
- Argues that industrial policy and labor market policy must work together. Suggests that the skills gap should be closed through education instead of paying people to leave the country. Asks how the business sector is to grow if the public sector cannot hire staff due to wage floors for labor migrants. Read the speech
Education and research: school hours, phone ban and funding
- Criticizes that the current research proposition lacks reforms and that the state funding system hinders creativity. Wants to shift power and resources to the universities by introducing tax-deductible, unconditional donations from the private sector and abolishing co-financing requirements. Read the speech
- Argues that it is difficult to change the system. Wants to increase the independence of higher education institutions by enabling greater donation opportunities and abolishing the co-financing requirement to allow institutions to act more strategically. Read the speech
- Argues that universities and colleges must be serious and results-oriented. Argues that freedom for university managements to drive strategic areas attracts the best researchers. Wants this freedom to be met by a corresponding responsibility and follow-up. Read the speech
Student financial aid: L, S, and M debate sustainability
- Argues that the free amount should be abolished completely because it limits students' creativity and work opportunities. Asks why the government only proposes to remove the free amount for the summer months. Read the speech
- Asks what distinguishes the Moderaterna's policy on student grants from the Sverigedemokraterna's policy. Read the speech
- Means that Centerpartiet wants to expand the university college and emphasizes the importance of a flexible, generally accessible student support to give people opportunities to educate themselves throughout their lives. Expresses support for the joint reservation. Read the speech
Crime policy, energy supply, and defense priorities in Riksdag
- Emphasizes that Sweden stands united in defense policy and support for Ukraine. Wants long-term stable rules for the energy market and criticizes the current paralysis that hinders investments in new electricity production. Read the speech
- Want to create stable rules and conditions for all market actors within the energy sector. Asks for the government's recipe for breaking the deadlock and getting investments started after the current inactivity and increased grid fees. Read the speech
State Budget 2026: Tax cuts, food VAT and child allowance
- Argues that it is central to combine reduced emissions with increased growth. Asks if the Sweden Democrats consider this to be possible and criticizes that current policy has led to increased emissions and reduced growth. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Sweden Democrats' logic regarding technological development and the energy transition. Argues that Sweden needs investments in infrastructure, schools, and a fairer municipal equalization system. Asks how Sweden is to achieve growth and jobs without only focusing on individual measures such as gasoline prices. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's consumption-based budget and lack of course change towards growth with reduced emissions. Proposes permanent reduced employer contributions for small businesses as well as reinforced job tax credits for low- and middle-income earners. Read the speech
- Argues that the party is not fond of bloc politics but that every party seeks support for its own policy. Criticizes the Liberals' willingness to negotiate away their policy for ministerial posts and denies that the Center Party will do the same. Read the speech
- Argues that low tax levels, especially for those in precarious circumstances, favor growth and general prosperity. Emphasizes that liberalism means that people are seen as an asset and that they want to reduce the skills gap in the labor market. Read the speech
Interest deduction rules adaptation to EU law to counter tax evasion
- Argues that the legislative change is good for aligning with EU law and countering tax planning. However, criticizes the unclear concept of "artificial arrangements" which could increase the administrative burden and create legal uncertainty for companies. Read the speech
Economic and budget policy: tax cuts, subsidies, and defense
- Argues that Sweden is in a recession with high unemployment and criticizes the government's lack of answers. Proposes tax cuts for low-income earners, a green tax shift, reinforced vocational training, and that tax revenues from local energy production remain in the countryside. Read the speech
- Argues that Centerpartiet is a centrist party that develops policies for jobs, entrepreneurship, climate, and the countryside. Explains that the party leans to the right in economic policy and to the left in social policy. Read the speech
- Means that the party wants to develop its policy to attract as much support as possible. Wants to focus on job-strengthening measures, reduced unemployment, strengthened small business ownership, a growth-oriented climate policy, and reducing the gap between rural areas and cities. Read the speech
Aquaculture regulations: KD, S, and V debate simplification
- Welcomes the government's bill on improved conditions for a sustainable aquaculture. Wants to see competence-enhancing measures for the municipalities and proposes that small-scale operations be investigated for exemptions from requirements for notification of environmentally hazardous activities. Read the speech
Higher education funding, academic freedom and student health
- Argues that the university must offer sharp research and accessible higher education throughout the country to counter geographical disparities. Wants to strengthen the universities' regional cooperation, labor market connection, and opportunities for distance education as well as hybrid learning centers. Read the speech
- Clarifies that excellence and world-class status require concentrated resources within research. Simultaneously argues that higher education must be accessible across the entire country so that geography does not prevent people from studying. Read the speech
- Wants to see strong cooperation between academia and industry. Argues that high-quality research is a prerequisite for meaningful cooperation and that the cooperation of universities and colleges may need to focus more regionally and locally than the universities. Read the speech
Foreign policy, education, healthcare and UNRWA funding
- Questions about whether the government will proceed with an investigation into the educational institutions' association form despite not having gathered support in the Riksdag. Read the speech
Research and innovation: academic freedom and nuclear funding
- Argues that the Social Democrats and the Centre Party share the view on equality, freer funding, and the need for colleges throughout the country. Asks how autonomy at the higher education institutions is possible without an organizational distance between politics and the higher education institutions. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Social Democrats rely on politicians respecting academic freedom. Argues that it is unsustainable to let politicians directly govern administrative authorities and advocates for freer academies to protect research. Read the speech
- Argues that there is a structural problem where fewer women reach the professor level despite more women studying. Wants to maintain the goal of equality in order to increase the quality of Swedish research. Read the speech
- Argues that structural problems and insecure employment conditions are the reason why women abandon their academic careers. Criticizes the Sverigedemokraterna for reducing both financial and organizational freedom. Asks whether there is confidence in the university management's self-regulation. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's lack of reforms and political governance that threatens academic freedom. Proposes a national strategy for cutting-edge competence, a one-stop shop for researchers as well as a new organization and funding of the sector. Read the speech
- Proposes that a new system for monitoring grants be investigated as the Swedish Research Council should not both award and monitor grants. Wants to strengthen academic freedom by giving university managements greater powers to keep the environments scientific. Argues that Sweden should be an attractive country for researchers by offering a free environment without political involvement. Read the speech
- Argues that politicians' direct control and lack of freedom is a greater problem than "woke" for researchers. Wants to increase freedom at the universities and improve the conditions to attract top researchers. Read the speech
- Argues that the teacher exemption is a unique Swedish opportunity that increases the country's attractiveness for international researchers. Wants to retain the exemption to promote researchers' opportunities to become entrepreneurs and commercialize their ideas. Read the speech
- Argues that research is the basis for Swedish competitiveness and wants researchers to be able to follow their ideas from higher education to entrepreneurship. Argues that the teacher exemption is excellent for this and that the foundation form provides good opportunities. Read the speech
Research and innovation: academic freedom and base appropriations
- Argues that there are two types of academic freedom, institutional and individual. Asks how the Liberal Party wants to take away freedom from the researchers by prioritizing research councils over basic funding. Asks why the government parties are not in agreement regarding the investigation on forms of association. Read the speech
- Argues that a greater distance is needed between political power and academia by investigating the forms of association. Asks how the Liberalerna and the government can pursue a line where research becomes less free through reduced basic funding and increased steering. Read the speech
Solar cell and micro-production tax subsidies debate
- Argues that technical progress and digitalization enable a flexible electricity system where solar cells promote self-sufficiency and democratization in rural areas. Criticizes the government's proposal as it harms the rural economy and risks bankruptcies in the business sector. Read the speech
- Argues that there are several ways to meet the electricity shortage by increasing flexibility on the demand side. Also suggests improving the conditions for combined heat and power and expanding hydropower to increase efficiency and production. Read the speech
- Argues that the technology has developed significantly and that previous truths no longer apply. Denies that there are enormous problems in the electricity system and argues that electricity price peaks are due to foreign events rather than poor Swedish electricity policy. Read the speech
Fuel, alcohol, electricity and electronics tax policy debate
- Criticizes the government for abandoning a successful combination of growth and climate policy. Asks if the government parties have lost faith in the possibility of pursuing an offensive climate policy with taxes while simultaneously maintaining high growth. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for abandoning the Swedish climate transition and failing to reach climate goals. Argues that the government is choosing a planned economy model for nuclear power instead of a technology-neutral path, which forces taxpayers to finance the solution. Read the speech
- Wants excise taxes to be used with consideration so as not to disproportionately affect the countryside and that they should be technology-neutral. Argues that the carbon tax has been a success and criticizes the government for dismantling Swedish climate policy. Wants a permanent tax exemption for high-blend biofuels. Read the speech
Tax procedures, population registration and customs powers
- Argues for lowering employer contributions and reducing red tape to facilitate things for companies. Proposes to scrap the expansion of personnel records, raise the threshold for reporting obligations for associations as well as investigate tax for temporary housing. Read the speech
Income tax impact on economy and distribution for low earners
- Proposes a rural deduction for residents in joint property associations and two immediate measures to strengthen mountain rescue. Advocates for green tax shifting through reduced tax on jobs and entrepreneurship combined with increased tax on fossil emissions. Read the speech
Upper secondary school funding, structure and grading system
- Highlights the competence shortage in the labor market and that many students drop out in upper secondary school. Asks how the government will handle the dropouts and if they agree that the gaps in society are increasing. Read the speech
- Asks if the member shares the description that increasing competence needs and high dropout rates in school risk increasing the gaps. Also asks how the member views the balance between upper secondary school students and labor immigration to meet future competence shortages. Read the speech
- Argues that the vocational programs need higher status and better connection to the labor market to meet the skills shortage. Wants to reintroduce industry schools and introduce national and regional industry councils that are given decisive influence over the design of vocational education. Read the speech
Reduced alcohol tax for independent craft breweries
- Welcomes the government's proposal on reduced alcohol tax for microbreweries to support small business and rural development. Argues that the volume limit should be raised to 5 million liters to increase growth opportunities and requests a harmonized definition of microbreweries. Read the speech
Student support: M, C, and MP debate grant changes
- Argues that Swedish research and the labor market require a higher level of education and better matching. Wants to develop the student support by introducing a graduation bonus and removing the free limit for student loans to enable work alongside studies. Read the speech
Education and research: literacy crisis and school funding
- Expresses disappointment over the Minister for Education's absence. Criticizes the research proposal for lacking a consequence analysis and clear context. Asks how the individual excellence initiatives are specifically to function in the big picture. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's policy of spending a lot of money on the research councils instead of basic funding, which increases the administrative burden and makes researchers less free. Proposes two deep reforms to reorganize the sector and reform the funding system. Argues that the government should address systemic errors instead of injecting more money into a system that does not deliver. Asks why the word education is hardly mentioned in this year's research and innovation bill. Read the speech
- Argues that the research funding will primarily benefit established universities at the expense of smaller colleges. Asks how the Sweden Democrats view the role of colleges in Sweden moving forward. Read the speech
- Argues that research is about scientific methods to seek the truth and question prevailing truths. Criticizes the government for mixing scientific conclusions with opinions. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's research proposal for a lack of reforms and for the funding system reducing institutional autonomy. Advocates for a new organization and long-term funding of the sector as well as emphasizes the importance of education for democracy. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's proposal reinforces an imbalance between basic funding and competitive funds. Proposes a freer organization of the universities to enable a strategic agenda rather than having the state direct the priorities. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the state and politicians should decide which research is important. Argues that research works best when the researchers themselves steer and that the state should instead focus on innovation initiatives. Requests more research within the humanities, social sciences, and economics. Read the speech
- Advocates for a freer organization of the education sector to create natural competition and avoid conformity. Argues that the current state construction is problematic and wants to first review the organization before the basic resources are increased. Read the speech
- Argues that Busch should listen to experts regarding the energy issue. Criticizes the government's ideas as it is difficult for administrative colleges to restructure their operations, unlike foundation colleges. Read the speech
Student financial aid: L, S, M, and SD debate support levels
- Argues that Sweden needs a competence line where education is the engine for growth and competitiveness. Proposes a more flexible student loan system, abolition of the free amount, right to part-time support for those on sick leave, as well as increased grants to the university college and the transition study support. Read the speech
Tax, customs and crime fighting: inflation, resources and gangs
- Rejects an investment in a census through door-knocking as the method is inefficient and expensive. Argues that the tax system should strengthen companies' competitiveness and facilitate entrepreneurship. Read the speech
State Budget 2025: Tax cuts, welfare and defense spending
- Proposes a tax policy that lowers thresholds for individuals and companies to reduce unemployment and promote integration. Wants to lower employer contributions on entry-level wages, introduce ten tax-free employees for small businesses as well as implement substantial income tax cuts for low wages. Criticizes the government's energy policy as a planned economy model that hampers investments and the green transition. Read the speech
Student eligibility and grading system debate in Riksdag
- Argues that the outdated grading system and lack of resources lead to many students being dropped out of school. Criticizes the government's policy for eroding the municipalities' opportunities to protect students from dropping out. Asks how the Sverigedemokraterna view the grade F. Read the speech
- Argues that requirement-setting in school does not need to be a part of the grading system. Requests what the government is doing regarding dropouts in school to prevent youth crime. Read the speech
Students lacking eligibility for further studies and grading
- Argues that the current grading system is unique in the world and unnecessarily excludes children. Wants an equivalent school that gives every student the chance to succeed. Read the speech
Strengthening academic freedom: L wants less bureaucracy
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- Asks whether the government is interested in constitutional protection for academic freedom. Criticizes the government's direct management and argues that the funding system gives the research councils great power over research issues. Points out that the research initiatives are not the largest ever. Read the speech
- Argues that research is necessary for Sweden's growth. Criticizes that the government has not made decisions that increase freedom for principals and researchers. Wants to see a reform of the funding system. Asks how the government can change the system. Read the speech
HVB homes criminal networks, aid budget and security debate
- Argues that popular education is a unifying ecosystem that reduces polarization. Stands up for the value of popular education and rejects its dismantling. Asks why the government is investing in cheap snus instead of in popular education. Read the speech
New Customs Powers Act to combat crime and financial flows
- Expresses approval regarding the Customs Authority Act as it simplifies the work and strengthens society without restricting freedom. Proposes approval so that the customs shall be granted extended powers to choke off economic flows from organized crime. Read the speech
Adult education for skills, prosperity and integration
- Argues that adult education is crucial for prosperity, integration, and adaptation to the green transition and digitalization. Proposes that the university college (yrkeshögskolan) be expanded with 20,000 new places of study and that investments be made in learning centers to broaden higher education. Read the speech
Permanent specialized education for faster reading in schools
- Welcomes the stimulus for gifted students. However, criticizes the proposal as a half-finished rush job with unclear funding and uncertainties regarding the target group and costs. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is preparing the matter for faster studies hastily and without sufficient consequence analyses. Argues that the proposal is unfinished as it lacks clarity regarding the reform's scope and financing. Read the speech
- Welcomes the goal of providing gifted students with more stimulation, but criticizes the proposal as a risky rush with a lack of impact analysis and unclear funding. Proposes that remote specialized classes be introduced to ensure equal opportunities for students in rural areas. Read the speech
Independent schools: knowledge, fees and transparency
- Want the debate to focus on the principle of public access. Ask whether the Liberalerna are prepared to vote for what they express support for in debate articles or if they change their stance after the election. Read the speech
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- Argues that the grading system can lead to mental ill-health among students. Asks where the Kristdemokraterna stand on the question of whether one should have a not particularly far-reaching principle of insight or a principle of public access for both municipal and independent school actors. Read the speech
- Notes that the Liberals and the Christian Democrats join the opposition's view that the principle of public access shall apply equally to all schools. Asks how the government base will handle this and whether they will submit a bill. Read the speech
- Wants the independent school sector to be better regulated in order to preserve diversity and freedom of choice. Argues that the principle of public access should apply to all schools with equal rules of the game and urges the Liberals to vote for reservation 43. Read the speech
Higher education: STEM investment, academic freedom and budget
- Criticizes that the previous post is inconsistent as it advocates for free universities while the Minister for Education wants to micro-manage courses and boards. Asks how one can advocate for free academies and simultaneously have views on individual universities' course catalogs. Read the speech
- Agree with the investments in STEM. Argues that the focus should be on the institutions' freedom to choose their own course offerings. Asks how the government will practically remove courses without direct management or if they will use economic instruments. Read the speech
- Asks how the Christian Democrats intend to achieve quality and excellence in academia. Further asks if the party wants to change the funding system or reorganize the sector to reach these goals. Read the speech
- Asks how the Christian Democrats' input is in the upcoming research bill and requests their position on how money should be distributed between different educational institutions and research environments. Also asks whether they advocate for more free research than the current funding model. Read the speech
- Argues that Swedish research and education lack in quality and competence supply. Suggests that academic freedom should be embraced, investments should be made in cutting-edge research, the role of universities of applied sciences should be expanded, and learning centers should be created throughout the country. Read the speech
- Argues that the weak development within Swedish research is due to a lack of academic freedom. Criticizes that research funding is too directed, which causes researchers to react to external demands instead of seeking answers to their own questions. Read the speech
- Explains that the basic funding is intended for free research. Argues that competitive funds require co-financing from basic funds, which creates a downward spiral where successful researchers receive fewer resources for free research. Read the speech
Gang violence, school cuts and sentencing debate in Riksdag
- Asks how the Minister for Education will ensure that it is precisely courses of a hobby character that disappear and whether the Minister himself shall select these or if the higher education institutions are to clear their own catalogs. Read the speech
Research for innovation, democracy and Sweden's development
- Argues that the Swedish research quality and innovation power show signs of declining. Asks what the government party Liberalerna wants to do to reverse this trend and increase the research quality. Read the speech
- Asks what the balance between free and directed research looks like today and in the future. Also asks where the Liberals are positioned in the playing field between the researchers' desire for free research and the business sector's demands for directed research. Read the speech
- Questions about whether the role of politics is to point out individual, narrow research areas or whether the task should be left to the universities and funding agencies. Read the speech
- Argues that one should be careful about pointing out specific research areas as it can be wrong in the long run. Points out that the research was not directed when Gustaf Dalén invented the Agafia fire. Read the speech
- Argues that research is crucial for welfare and warns of declining quality. Proposes a reforming of the funding system to curiosity-based and directed research. Also proposes a state function for security in universities and wants to improve equality in professorship positions. Read the speech
- Notes that the universities have not fulfilled their security mission and proposes that the management's operational responsibility be strengthened with state support. Argues that co-financing requirements reduce basic funding and wants authorities to stop requiring co-financing. Read the speech
- Argues that a ban on co-financing does not reduce the volume of funds but instead increases the proportion of free research. Suggests that the state should instead encourage the business sector to invest in basic research through matching funds, similar to the Finnish model. Read the speech
Student financial aid: CSN processing times and loan waivers
- Move for approval of the Center Party's reservation and reservation 6. Want a more flexible student support that removes the income test for student loans and proposes that student debts are written off for work in rural municipalities. Read the speech
Sweden's school economic situation: state grants vs tax cuts
- Argues that there is a deep economic crisis in Swedish schools. Criticizes that the government's response lacks concrete results and argues that investigations and targeted state grants are not enough to save teaching positions or small municipalities. Asks the Minister if there are any concrete results of the policy pursued. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government has not presented concrete results to counter the school's economic crisis. Argues that the government needs a buffer function to meet crises in small municipalities and asks what measures are being taken to get teachers to stay in the profession. Read the speech
- Argues that the school is in an acute economic crisis. Criticizes that the government does not provide concrete answers on the policy and argues that targeted state grants work poorly. Advocates for decentralized decision-making where the municipalities are given trust. Read the speech
Measures against grade cheating in schools and market schools
- Argues that it is a shame that the Swedish school system is not legally secure. Wants to broaden the debate to also include the lower grades and ask whether the government will reform the assessment between F and E. Read the speech
- Argues that grade cheating cannot be accepted. Also wants to highlight the issue with the grade F in relation to E and asks what measures are being taken to avoid teachers being forced to give unfair grades. Read the speech
Samhall social mission: SD, S and V debate audit report
- Argues that everyone should have the opportunity for meaningful employment and that the state must take its responsibility. Criticizes that Samhall is a limited company with return requirements and wants the investigation to examine which organizational form best fulfills the goal. Read the speech
Road safety: AM license probation, freight to rail, more police
- Argues that the age limit for A-traktors should not be raised in order to safeguard the freedom of youth in rural areas. Proposes a review of the regulatory framework to increase safety and allow higher speeds, as well as an infrastructure preparation to address the maintenance debt and secure long-term investments. Read the speech
Upper secondary school: vocational education and skills supply
- Argues that upper secondary school needs higher quality and equality by combating grade inflation. Wants to expand vocational schools to strengthen the supply of skills as well as strengthen the student's right to individual and collective career guidance. Read the speech
Government budget policy, healthcare, forestry and education
- Argues that it is worrying that the primary school teacher education does not require a certain result on the higher education entrance exam. Asks what the government is doing to increase the attractiveness of the teaching profession. Read the speech
Government responsibility, infrastructure, crime and economy
- Argues that the deregulated electricity market has functioned well. Criticizes the government's decision to force through nuclear power at the expense of the market and asks how the government assesses the costs for the taxpayers. Read the speech
Pisa survey results: Knowledge school, market school, migration
- Argues that knowledge results are falling and the gaps are increasing. Criticizes the government's austerity policy which leads to layoffs and closed schools. Suggests prioritizing the school in the state budget as well as giving teachers and principals greater freedom and responsibility. Read the speech
- Argues that school must be prioritized in the state budget to build a strong Sweden. Asks why the government does not make the same assessment and prioritize Swedish school in the state budget. Read the speech
- Argues that general state grants are better than targeted investments because it reduces administration and allows the principals to decide for themselves where the deficiencies lie. Asks if the Liberals want to retreat into the past or if digital tools should also be used in the classrooms. Read the speech
- Argues that the low results in the Pisa study are partly due to the fact that students in areas with high proportions of immigrants are assessed in a language they do not master. Asks what the member thinks about the fact that children of foreign-born parents go on to higher education to a greater extent than children of Swedish-born parents. Read the speech
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- Argues that the school must be prioritized in the state budget without cuts. Suggests that stability be created through trust in the profession and decentralization, as well as abolishing the grade F to avoid students feeling worthless. Read the speech
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- Argues that the current grading system creates mental ill-health and excludes students. Proposes that grades E and F be reformed in order to be able to set high demands without breaking the students. Read the speech
Education and research: L, V, and S debate school funding
- Argues that there are large differences in schools depending on socioeconomics and geography. Criticizes the Liberalerna for not investing enough in schools and proposes that the Centerpartiet should add 7 billion kronor. Read the speech
- Argues that the government and the Liberals choose not to prioritize school and education despite the school bleeding money. Asks why one prioritizes tax cuts on plastic bags and snus instead of investing in the school. Read the speech
- Argues that Centerpartiet invests significantly more in school and education than both the government and the Socialdemokraterna. Asks what the Socialdemokraterna actually want instead of the freedom of choice and pluralism that Centerpartiet advocates for. Read the speech
- Asks when the Social Democrats see such a reform possible and why they do not allocate funds in this year's budget. Also asks whether they themselves believe in the model that the member presents. Read the speech
- Argues that the education system and research are failing due to the government's austerity policy. Proposes investing more in school and education through decentralized reforms, increasing resources to the university colleges, and saving the student unions. Read the speech
- Explains that the sector contribution aims to level differences between urban and rural areas by providing more money to small schools in rural areas. Argues that general grants are better than direct state grants because local school authorities know better where the needs are greatest. Read the speech
- Argues that decisions on how money should be used in schools should be made locally and in a decentralized manner. Proposes that teachers themselves should decide on mobile phone bans in their classrooms instead of the state regulating it. Read the speech
- Argues that the success of vocational colleges should be expanded faster than the government advocates due to the great need for transition. Urges the government to initiate talks with Centerpartiet to discuss vocational education. Read the speech
- Proposes removing the eligibility requirement to include the 15 percent of young people who do not pass in school. Argues that this is an urgent measure to counter the recruitment of young people into gangs and also proposes a reform of the grading system. Read the speech
New railway between Gothenburg and Boras planning debate
- Argues that Sweden must reinvest in infrastructure to remain competitive. Criticizes the government for scrapping plans for new main lines and requests clear statements regarding timelines and the direction for the railway between Göteborg and Borås. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government scrapped plans for new main lines, which has created uncertainty and delayed schedules. Asks how decisions and financing shall be made as well as whether expansion to Jönköping is prioritized with regard to defense. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden must reinvest in infrastructure to maintain competitiveness. Argues that a new railway is required to meet the need for new industrialization and to reduce travel times as well as increase capacity. Asks if it is reasonable to wait until 2046 for the expansion. Read the speech
Crime, healthcare, education and authority roles debate
- Argues that academia is a cornerstone of a free society. Asks what tools the Minister for Education intends to provide the higher education institutions to be able to defend a free society against authoritarian forces. Read the speech
- Argues that the focus should be on protecting freedom of speech in academia through immediate measures and legislative changes. Asks which specific toolkit the minister considers to be missing. Read the speech
Government investments in crime prevention, defense and education
- Asks why the government prioritizes substantial cuts to popular education and study associations. Argues that even higher education receives reduced funding, which leads to less education and poorer quality. Read the speech
Swedish research funding priorities and academic freedom
- Want to strengthen academic freedom and ensure that higher education institutions exist throughout the country. Criticizes that basic funding is consumed by administration, co-financing requirements, and rents, which threatens free research [7-11]. Read the speech
- Hopes that the Minister for Education wants to see a broad cooperation to include the experiences and views of different parties. Argues that research must be organized so that one can both prioritize areas of strength and simultaneously preserve free research. Read the speech
- Argues that organization and funding must be investigated in order to be able to combine prioritized investments with curiosity-based research. Suggests that one can learn from other countries' models where free and directed research are separated. Read the speech
Housing shortage, education literacy crisis and infrastructure
- Asks when the government will take measures to create a safe school environment. Criticizes that the government parties and the Sverigedemokraterna voted down a proposal on expanded opportunities for register checks in schools. Read the speech
University board terms shortened to strengthen security policy
- Argues that the security policy situation is serious, but criticizes that the government's shortened mandate periods are not an acute measure. Asks if the member can understand the academy's upset over the fact that academic freedom is being threatened. Read the speech
- Argues that the issue is about freedom versus authoritarian rule. Criticizes the hasty actions and argues that the universities' autonomy is curtailed when the government decides which competencies shall sit on the board. Asks if there is an understanding of the rectors' concern. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's decision to appoint persons to the boards as it threatens academic freedom. Argues that the decision removes the universities' autonomy to manage their operations and choose their priorities. Read the speech
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- Criticizes the government's decision to shorten the terms of office for university boards as a step towards authoritarian rule and a threat to academic freedom. Argues that the state should use regulatory letters or owner dialogue instead of micro-management and moves for approval of reservation 2. Read the speech
- Expresses concern that the decision is a first step towards restricting academic autonomy. Argues that instead, owner dialogue and regulatory letters should be used to direct the force towards rectors. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's actions are a first step towards reducing autonomy within academia. Criticizes that the government is breaking with practice by allowing the owner to influence daily operations, which undermines academic freedom. Read the speech
Prison and Probation Service funding and Ukrainian refugees
- Criticizes the government's decision to shorten the term of office for boards as it creates ambiguity. Argues that institutional academic freedom is threatened and asks if the government intends to increase the direct control of universities and colleges. Read the speech
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Cycling issues: traffic safety, climate goals and cycle paths
- Criticizes that the Christian Democrats do not present any concrete policy for cycling despite holding the ministerial post. Asks the member which policy the party wants to see for cycling in Sweden. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Christian Democrats only present a small cycling policy plan. Asks if the party would like to pursue a national goal for cycling to elevate its role for climate, health, recreation, tourism, rural areas, and intermodal transport. Read the speech
- Argues that a national goal-setting is needed to prioritize cycling in urban planning. Criticizes the Road Act as outdated and wants cycle paths to be given the same status as roads for cars. Read the speech
Adult education: municipal management, SFI and university grants
- Argues that adult education is crucial for a prosperous society and a sustainable economy. Wants to increase the appropriations for the transition study support, strengthen the university colleges with fixed appropriations, investigate short-term education at a higher level as well as improve the validation of foreign degrees. Read the speech
Question Time: Electricity support, regulations and pricing
- Argues that a fragmented energy policy risks the energy system and prices. Asks the Minister for Energy if it is time to show leadership by inviting a broad energy agreement. Read the speech
Infrastructure maintenance vs new railway construction priorities
- Criticizes that the Moderaterna do not have any new investments on the agenda. Asks if the government parties would re-evaluate their position on trunk lines if they were built for 250 km/h instead of 320 km/h in order to increase capacity. Read the speech
- Argues that the Moderaterna actually do not want to build more rail or connect regions. Asks how the speaker reasons when the Västra Götalandsregionen makes a different assessment of what is most important. Read the speech
- Argues that the decision to stop main lines is a bad idea because it hinders growth, freight traffic, and civil defense. Criticizes that the government lacks economic calculations and suggests that instead, main lines with lower speeds should be built to create redundancy and facilitate maintenance. Read the speech
- Argues that the new main lines aim to connect regions and cities with one another. Denies that the project only concerns travel between major cities and emphasizes that it is a project for the entire country. Read the speech
- Argues that the expansion of main lines enables regional expansion and gives more people access to innovation clusters. Suggests that preparations must be made to expand to Ulricehamn and Jönköping to secure Sweden's growth. Read the speech
Government priorities, family support and Ukraine aid debate
- Argues that civil defense and a resilient society are extremely important in times of crisis. Criticizes the decision to scrap new trunk lines and asks how the Prime Minister intends to weigh in the civil defense capability in future decisions. Read the speech
Student financial aid: grant increases and rural debt cuts
- Wants a more flexible student support adapted to students' different circumstances. Proposes that the free amount limit for the loan part of the student grants be abolished to strengthen students' freedom to work alongside their studies. Read the speech
School, energy, economy, sports and social policy debate
- Argues that competence from outside is needed for growth and industrialization. Asks how the government intends to strengthen Swedish growth and welfare through labor immigration for occupations with a salary below 33,200 kronor. Read the speech
- Asks if the government means that the healthcare's competence needs should be met by throwing out staff from countries outside the EU. Refers to the fact that staff in NU-healthcare who work towards Swedish certification today have a salary below 33,200 kronor. Read the speech
High-speed train main line cancellations and infrastructure
- Criticizes the government's decision to cancel trunk lines as it creates confusion and disappointment among municipalities and the business community. Argues that new trunk lines were needed for growth and skills supply and asks what the "direction" for a new solution entails. Read the speech
- Criticizes the decision to cancel main lines as it delays projects and harms regional development. Argues that the government is acting contradictorily since the Prime Minister's State Secretary previously advised against stopping the project and asks if the Minister agrees with himself. Read the speech
- Argues that trunk lines for passenger traffic, commuting, and freight traffic are a coherent system that must function. Criticizes that the scrapping of the trunk line project harms regional growth and business development. Asks if there is a consequence assessment for the decision and if it is anchored with the contracting parties. Read the speech
Education and university research budget proposal debate
- Asks how the balance between politics and the scientific community should look. Also asks if the speaker wants to increase immigration and if more foreign students should be allowed to stay in Sweden. Read the speech
- Argues that Swedish society often pays for foreign students' educations which they then take with them to their home countries. Asks whether politics should govern research and what tasks the educational institutions should be given. Read the speech
- Argues that higher education and research are crucial for prosperity and societal security. Wants to strengthen academic freedom, increase quality, and make the higher education institutions more autonomous. Also proposes investments in vocational colleges, folk high schools, students' mental health, and the National Centre for Women's Peace. Read the speech
- Explains that the marginal reductions are due to a different method for calculating costs than the government's. Argues that the budget is seen as a whole where priorities have been made to finance tax cuts and aid. Read the speech
- Argues that education and research are high-priority issues. Claims that quality is not directly linked to grant amounts but rather to priorities within the sector. Wants to be a constructive opposition that contributes to developing the policy. Read the speech
- Argues that the budget proposal represents a marginal difference compared to the government's proposal. Confirms that the staff is under heavy pressure due to increasing assignments and suggests that universities of applied sciences and the business sector take greater responsibility. Read the speech
- Wants to cooperate with other parties to develop the higher education and university area. Argues that Centerpartiet has chosen a budget prioritization that is as large as the government's, but where they have prioritized the work line and assistance over the university area. Read the speech
Student financial aid: L, S, and C debate system design
- Wants a modernization of the student support with more flexibility adapted to different circumstances. Proposes that the system rewards students who finish on time, that the free amount is abolished for the loan part and that the grant 1:4 is increased. Read the speech
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- Asks how the Moderaterna intend to reform the student support system and how they plan to finance and organize the responsibility for students in transition situations without overburdening colleges and universities. Read the speech
Sweden energy mix: nuclear, wind power and electricity prices
- Asks how the speaker can advocate for a reduced reduction obligation while simultaneously wanting to reach the climate goals. Argues that the use of domestic forest for biofuels creates jobs and develops the business sector in rural areas. Read the speech
- Argues that the industry requires a clear climate policy where biofuels are favored and fossil fuels are penalized. Claims that the use of forest residues creates jobs and benefits the countryside in the long term through a green transition. Read the speech
- Asks whether the high electricity prices are due to decommissioned nuclear power or the European deficit. Also asks whether the party wants to introduce planned economy in the energy system by letting Vattenfall procure nuclear power despite high costs. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Moderaterna seem to be seeking a middle ground between planned and market economy. Asks whether the government intends to change the ownership directives for Vattenfall so that politics can determine which technologies the business-oriented company should invest in. Read the speech
- Asks how the Christian Democrats intend to create stability in energy policy. Asks whether the party will work for broad energy agreements or if they will implement policies that a new government will later tear up. Read the speech
- Criticizes that an energy agreement that was supposed to last for 25 years is being broken after only three years, which damages confidence in the policy. Asks whether the Kristdemokraterna will work for new energy agreements or if they will let the course be changed by a future government. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden faces a critical energy crisis and that cheap, clean types of energy are necessary for the green transition. Wants market actors to invest in expanded electricity production through stable rules of the game and proposes a crisis commission to reach tough production targets. Read the speech
Alcohol policy, infrastructure, housing, school and corruption
- Argues that the quality of Swedish research is declining due to less independent and free research. Asks whether the minister will take initiative for collaborations regarding higher education and research outside of the Tidö Agreement. Read the speech
Crime, infrastructure, economy, housing and climate debate
- Criticizes the government's desire to introduce a planned economy in the electricity system by forcing specific technologies instead of letting the market steer the investments. Argues that Sweden needs a stable and broad energy agreement where politics sets the rules of the game while the market determines the best technology. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.