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Anders Ekegren (L)
What Anders Ekegren 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.
Extra budget for Ukraine and Middle East war consequences
- Argues that the support for Ukraine is an important international commitment and that the government's measures to mitigate the effects of the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East are timely. Moves for approval of the committee's proposal. Read the speech
Skatteverket powers for population registration and welfare crime
- Argues that a correct population register is crucial for society and the rule of law. Moves for approval of the proposal because authorities need biometric tools to combat crime and correct incorrect information. Read the speech
Military cooperation and NATO membership: foreign forces
- Argues that the legislative changes are a natural part of NATO membership to improve operational cooperation. Wants foreign forces to be able to operate on Swedish soil to defend both Sweden and other NATO countries. Read the speech
Government policy on defense, agriculture, environment and education
- Asks what measures the government wants to take to make wild boar meat attractive for restaurants, large households and consumers, as wild boar cause great damage and the meat has limited marketing opportunities. Read the speech
- Argues that wild boar is a major concern for hunters. Suggests that the state carries out campaigns to encourage the consumption of game meat, similar to previous campaigns to eat fish. Read the speech
Economic and fiscal policy guidelines and 2026 budget revision
- Notes that the Centerpartiet has chosen a red-green prime ministerial candidate. Argues that the red-green parties want to raise or introduce taxes, in contrast to the Centerpartiet. Asks how the Centerpartiet will get its tax cuts through with its red-green coalition partners. Read the speech
- Argues that few things were implemented in the January agreement. Criticizes the Center Party for choosing to exclude issues even before negotiations and argues that it is impossible to reach a compromise if one party only wants to lower taxes. Read the speech
- Argues that the Tidö parties' policies have strengthened the economy through tax cuts and that Sweden is now one of Europe's strongest economies. Moves for approval of the committee's proposal. Read the speech
Sweden's military support to Ukraine: air defense and arms
- Argues that Sweden must continue to support Ukraine militarily and civilly to prevent Russian ambitions and ensure a sustainable peace. Emphasizes that Europe must rearm its defense and become more independent. Read the speech
Government economic policy, AI strategy and social issues
- Asks if the Minister is prepared to work towards the establishment of a state film museum. Argues that Sweden needs such a museum to illuminate Swedish film history. Read the speech
Cash functionality: SD food/medicine rights and S oversight
- Argues that cash is needed to counter digital exclusion and for reasons of preparedness. Criticizes that the government's proposal is insufficient and lacks effective supervision, but motions for an announcement to investigate the cash chain and the legislation. Read the speech
Lower alcohol tax for independent small producers proposal
- Argues that the proposal is an important business and rural policy issue rather than an alcohol policy issue. Claims that domestic wine production strengthens the local tourism industry and creates new jobs in the countryside. Moves for approval of the proposal. Read the speech
Elderly care, infrastructure and economic policy priorities
- Questions about whether the Minister is prepared to work towards abolishing the national age limit for mammography screening. This is based on the fact that women over 74 years of age are severely affected by breast cancer and that the current limit can be seen as age discrimination. Read the speech
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VAT on dance performances to be reduced from 25 to 6 percent
- Argues that the current difference between VAT on seated and dancing audiences is unreasonable. Moves for approval of the proposal to equate dance band culture with other Swedish cultural life by lowering the VAT to 6 percent. Read the speech
Point tax proposals: SD, M, and V debate aviation and road tax
- Argues that the energy taxes are too high and should be lowered to favor electrification. Wants to remove the indexing of the electricity tax from 2027 onwards and motions for approval of the committee's proposal. Read the speech
Income tax reforms: SD, S, and V debate tax cuts and capital
- Argues that lowered income taxes are important for Sweden to be internationally competitive. Asks how the Centerpartiet can reach an agreement with the red-green parties given their diametrically opposed tax policies. Read the speech
- Argues that a compromise is not possible when one party wants to lower both income tax and employer contributions while others want to raise taxes. Points out that taxes and the economy are a very important issue in the formation of a government. Read the speech
- Argues that the Tidö parties' tax cuts have improved the economy for everyone and criticizes the opposition's proposals for tax increases. Advocates for a comprehensive tax reform to simplify the system and adapt it to today's conditions. Read the speech
Healthcare management, deportations and maternal care grants
- Argues that the war in the Persian Gulf risks leading to increased refugee flows to Europe. Asks what concrete preparedness exists in Sweden and within the EU to handle a scenario with significantly increased refugee flows. Read the speech
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Tax policy, entrepreneurship and economic equality debate
- Proposes rejection of the motions in order to preserve the basic principles from 1991 and avoid a patchwork of taxes. Criticizes the Social Democrats' proposal on readiness tax and argues that properties are a good tax base that should not be taxed further. Read the speech
- Asks why the previous government did not act against poverty. Argues that it is a problem that more people are becoming poor and that the government's initiatives on work are the solution to the poverty trap. Read the speech
- Argues that the most important thing to break poverty is to move from benefits to work. Criticizes that the previous government did not solve the problems despite being in power and advocates for lower taxes for all citizens. Read the speech
VAT reforms: SD wants 21% uniform rate and low food VAT
- Argues that the tax policy has become impenetrable and that different VAT rates create bureaucracy and boundary issues for entrepreneurs. Advocates for a holistic approach through a tax reform and a review of the entire tax system. Read the speech
Tax procedures, population registration and customs powers
- Praises the committee's work and notes that many motions have already been implemented or are under process. Argues that a relocation of Tullverket is not relevant and moves for approval of the committee's proposal. Read the speech
Forest taxation framework: S, SD, and C debate new rules
- Argues that the forest is important for the country's economy and the green transition. Assesses that the government's proposition is well-considered and moves for approval of the committee's report. Read the speech
Temporary food VAT reduction: S, V and MP debate proposals
- Argues that the government's policy has strengthened household finances by combating inflation and lowering taxes. Proposes a temporary VAT reduction on food to give citizens increased economic room and stimulate the economy. Read the speech
Climate policy, elderly care and social services debate
- Questions about which additional countries in the EU, together with the Nordic and Baltic countries, Poland, Germany and Ireland, could contribute to making the EU a stronger and more powerful organization. Read the speech
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Tax, customs and crime: SD, S and M propose new measures
- Argues that the authorities are crucial for welfare and the fight against organized crime. Criticizes the Center Party's proposal for cuts in the appropriations to Skatteverket, Kronofogdemyndigheten, and Tullverket. Moves for approval of the committee's proposal. Read the speech
State Budget 2026: Tax cuts, food VAT and child allowance
- Argues that Vänsterpartiet and Centerpartiet have completely different economic and fiscal orientations. Asks which of Centerpartiet's proposals Vänsterpartiet can accept in order to form a government. Read the speech
- Argues that the Tidö parties have made positive decisions during their three years in power. Asks if Vänsterpartiet is in favor of a reduction of the food VAT and what the opponent did to solve the problems during their time. Read the speech
- Asks which proposals the Center Party is prepared to give up in order to be able to form a government to the left. Argues that the Center Party wants to implement large reductions in employer contributions and taxes, as well as drastically worsen the unemployment insurance. Read the speech
- Asks what the ideological differences of the Center Party are. Means that the Center Party wants its policy to gain traction and admits that their proposals on reduced employer contributions and taxes are good. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has lowered inflation and is making major investments in defense despite uncertain international conditions. Moves for approval of the committee's proposal to stimulate the economy through tax cuts on labor, pensions, and food VAT. Read the speech
Aid, citizenship, tax relief, defense and healthcare debate
- Argues that military healthcare is crucial for saving lives and creating security for soldiers. Asks the Minister of Defence how the military healthcare intends to be strengthened. Read the speech
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Economic and budget policy: tax cuts, subsidies, and defense
- Questions whether Member of Parliament Karlsson considers the principles from 1991, where low-income earners would pay a maximum of 30 percent and high-income earners a maximum of 50 percent in tax, are good principles for a new tax system. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Social Democrats, in practical politics, create many different taxes. Argues that the party acts according to pressure from its party congresses instead of reaching fundamental goals. Read the speech
- Argues that the Center Party wants to implement several expenditure increases while simultaneously wanting to lower taxes. Asks which taxes the party is prepared to implement in order to be part of a red-green government. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the previous speaker did not answer questions. Asks which taxes the opposing party is prepared to raise in order to participate in a red-green government. Read the speech
- Advocates for a holistic approach to taxes to create a robust system and predictability for companies and private individuals. Moves for approval of the committee's proposal in the report. Read the speech
- Argues that the Green Party's climate policy lacked popular support and suited large cities rather than rural areas. Points out that the Green Party had the opportunity to implement their own measures when they were in government. Read the speech
- Argues that climate work is ongoing through the citizens' choice of electric cars and heat pumps as well as companies' energy efficiencies. Emphasizes that the government has lowered inflation but that the great challenge is the uncertainty surrounding interest rates and geopolitical developments. Read the speech
Stricter measures against export of stolen goods via customs
- Welcomes the new legislation that gives Tullverket the powers to control outgoing traffic and initiate preliminary investigations to reduce organized crime [5, 6, 9-11]. Proposes approval of the proposal as it is important for citizens and entrepreneurs. Read the speech
Foreign policy, education, healthcare and UNRWA funding
- Argues that developments in artificial intelligence can affect the labor market and tax revenues. Asks whether the current tax system is prepared for the structural changes that AI and automation entail. Read the speech
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Abolish stamp duty on ship mortgage registration to aid shipping
- Argues that abolished stamp duty strengthens Swedish shipping, reduces flagging out, and is important from a preparedness perspective. Emphasizes that the proposal has positive effects on the climate and the environment as it becomes cheaper to invest in modern vessels. Moves for approval of the Committee on Taxation's proposal. Read the speech
- Argues that it is important that the new proposal becomes good and entails positive changes. Emphasizes that a new tonnage tax must work in order to prevent shipping companies from flagging out from Sweden. Read the speech
- Argues that the current tonnage tax, which was introduced by the Social Democrats in 2017, is not working. Proposes that it should be reworked and corrected so that the tax becomes useful, even if it takes time. Read the speech
Solar cell and micro-production tax subsidies debate
- Argues that the expansion of solar power is primarily due to falling prices rather than subsidies. Wishes to approve the proposal because subsidies can harm the power system's stability by encouraging electricity input regardless of price levels. Read the speech
VAT changes: M wants travel VAT return, SD proposes 21%
- Argues that the starting point should be a uniform value-added tax and the application of the standard tax rate. Criticizes that different VAT rates create bureaucracy and boundary issues and proposes a comprehensive review of the entire tax system. Read the speech
Fuel, alcohol, electricity and electronics tax policy debate
- Argues that excise taxes have both fiscal and steering purposes. Wants to lower energy taxes to favor electrification, strengthen competitiveness and welfare, and facilitate things for companies and private individuals. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has implemented tax cuts on labor and pensions. Explains that the reduction of the tax on gasoline and diesel occurred due to a lack of acceptance in the country. Wants to lower the electricity tax in the next budget work. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has implemented changes in several excise taxes and lowered the tax on work and pensions. Assures that a proposal for reduced electricity taxes will be delivered to accelerate electrification. Read the speech
Taxation of companies, capital and property: SD and L views
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that the basic principles from the 1991 tax reform must be preserved. Supports raising the tax-free base level for investment savings accounts and wants to see improved rules for research and development. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.