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Anna-Caren Sätherberg (S)
What Anna-Caren Sätherberg 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.
Uranium mining: M wants electrification, MP wants ban
- Wants to retain the municipal veto regarding uranium mining. Criticizes that the government has made decisions without dialogue with the affected local communities and argues that decisions on local development and drinking water should not be made in Stockholm. Read the speech
Energy, school, justice, migration and environment policy
- Argues that Sweden is in a tougher position than necessary due to the Tidö parties' refusal to invest in bioeconomy and electrification. Asks whether the current high energy prices are rationing, Jimmie prices or Uffe prices. Read the speech
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Uranium mining ban removal in Sweden: SD, S, and M debate
- Argues that there are no safe methods for extracting uranium from alunschist or managing the waste. Wishes to vote for reservation 1 to reject the proposition. Read the speech
- Works on a rejection of the proposition to open for uranium mining. Argues that the risks with mining in alunshiefer are too great and emphasizes the importance of preserving the municipal veto. Read the speech
- Want the opinions of the people living in the affected areas to be taken seriously. Argues that there is no safe extraction method for alum shale and suggests that the opposition learn from the knowledge of those affected. Read the speech
Data centers, sustainable fuels and reduction obligation rules
- Argues that the Tidö parties' policy does not appear to reach the climate goals and that the reduction obligation should therefore be higher. Asks what additional measures are planned to lower emissions when the reduction obligation is not sufficient. Read the speech
- Argues that the current climate policy does not reach the goals for 2030, 2040 or 2045. Criticizes the Sweden Democrats' proposal and argues that they lack compensation for the countryside and risk high fuel prices when ETS 2 is introduced. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's policy as counterproductive policy that does not reach the climate goals. Proposes Sverigebränslet to use domestic bioeconomy and reduce emissions from the transport sector. Also wants the state to take a greater responsibility in the biofuels market. Read the speech
- Argues that Swedes are facing high costs and that the child allowance is not being increased as in the rest of the Nordic countries. Criticizes that the current reduction obligation is not sufficient to reach the climate goals. Asks if the Moderaterna believe that climate goals should not be achieved. Read the speech
- Argues that gasoline and diesel prices were too high despite unchanged reduction obligation. Proposes a Swedish fuel based on domestic bioeconomy to reduce dependence on the world market and lower prices. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Sweden Democrats prefer trade with dictatorship states over creating a Swedish industry with Swedish forest residues. Argues that Sverigebränslet promotes an increased bioeconomy and advocates for flexibility in the system to avoid unreasonable prices. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's previous decision to lower the reduction obligation as a lack of long-term vision. Argues that Sweden should invest in its bioeconomy to create jobs and export opportunities. Criticizes that emissions are increasing even though it is possible to do the opposite. Read the speech
- Asks how much the price at the pump will increase when ETS 2 is introduced in 2027. Argues that emissions from the transport sector increased in 2024 and questions the government's claim that the 2030 targets can be met. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden must build up a domestic bio-fuel industry to reduce the dependence on world market prices for crude oil. Asks what flexibilities and calculations underlie the basis for Sweden to reach the ESR target by 2030. Read the speech
Industriklivet: Audit Office review of climate policy and support
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that Industriklivet is an important tool for sharing risks and costs during the industry's transition to reach the climate goals. Read the speech
Swedavia operations: 1 billion for aviation and Bromma status
- Expresses concern that Arlanda is not a competitive hub and criticizes the government's decision to let Åre Östersund airport finance Bromma airport. Also points out that the night trains from Gothenburg are disappearing. Read the speech
- Points out that the government stopped the Norrbotniabanan and argues that aviation is central to connecting the country. Criticizes that the government is not transparent regarding Bromma's costs and risks the country's development through political decisions. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's lack of climate policy. Asks if the minister has analyzed how decisions regarding Bromma Airport affect Swedavia's financial goals, the development at Arlanda, as well as the costs for Åre Östersund Airport and the passengers. Read the speech
Rural policy and state grants for small northern Sweden towns
- Argues that rural municipalities have difficult conditions for business development due to high tax levels and low service levels. Criticizes that the government has removed the targeted state grant to rural municipalities and asks what the government has actually done to improve the conditions. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's priorities as they have removed investments in business development, cut back on regional development and removed grants to small municipalities. Argues that the government prioritizes large cities over basic accessibility in the countryside. Read the speech
Climate policy, forestry, and nuclear power debate
- Argues that the lack of maintenance in national parks and nature reserves is due to reduced resources in the budget. Criticizes that the resources remain at the same level and asks how the Sverigedemokraterna intend to maintain the protected nature. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government has reduced resources for nature conservation and created lost jobs in the countryside. Argues that the Social Democrats invest more in nature protection than the government and asks if Sweden will meet the EU's climate goals with current policy. Read the speech
- Wants to see Sweden become the first fossil-free welfare country. Asks what the specific measures and resources in the government's budget for 2025 are that will reduce the vulnerability to the effects of climate change. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats invest more than twice as much in climate adaptation as the government. Points out that a lack of preventive activity leads to high costs and demands that the government take responsibility for measures and resources. Read the speech
- Argues that the climate is an acute crisis and criticizes the government's policy for increasing emissions. Wants to invest more in climate adaptation, environmental monitoring, industrial transition and protection of valuable nature. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is not reaching its goals and continues to increase emissions. Wants a policy that combines all power sources, including wind power and storage, to ensure cheap electricity in the short and long term. Read the speech
- Argues that the debate should focus on Industriklivet, Klimatklivet, nature, biodiversity and the forest. Emphasizes the importance of electricity production here and now to create climate-smart industry and jobs. Read the speech
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Agriculture: SD tax cuts, S Norrland support and food prices
- Asks why the Sweden Democrats want to remove the targeted support for business development in 39 rural municipalities. Argues that these municipalities have tough conditions and that the support has been important for a better business climate. Read the speech
- Questions about fuel price reductions should be directed towards rural areas. Argues that rural municipalities have a high tax level and a low service level, and criticizes that the government's and the Sverigedemokraternas policy makes these municipalities more sparsely populated. Read the speech
- Argues that animal owners are forced to pay astronomical sums for veterinary care due to a market failure where venture capital dominates the market. Wants society to increase competition in the market and asks the Moderaterna for their proposals. Read the speech
- Argues that venture capital companies exploit animal owners and lead to excessively high costs. Suggests that Sweden should investigate regulatory systems from France and Germany to counteract market failures. Asks how the Moderaterna intend to solve the problem without regulations. Read the speech
- Wants to increase the Norrland support and continue the state grant for business development in rural municipalities. Criticizes the government's decision to withdraw the support, their handling of origin labeling, fishing quotas as well as the lack of answers regarding climate goals and animal healthcare. Proposes a food price commission. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for not having implemented any measures regarding simplifications or coastal protection. Argues that the government is worsening the conditions for rural municipalities by removing important grants and resources for business development. Read the speech
- Argues that higher food prices are not due to primary production but to poor competition and large corporate groups. Criticizes the government's slow work with origin labeling and the food strategy. Argues that the government should prioritize other initiatives than tax cuts for high-income earners. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the cuts in the funding for infectious animal diseases do not constitute a major investment. Asks why an update of the food strategy, which the government communicated would be developed, is not being carried out with support from all parties. Read the speech
- Argues that agriculture creates jobs and strengthens the capacity for self-sufficiency. Wants to increase the support to farmers in the north by 60 million kronor and asks the Christian Democrats how they view the need to strengthen northern agriculture. Read the speech
Herring and sprat stocks: quotas and 15,000 tons saved
- Argues that the fish stocks are near collapse and require immediate measures. Wants to pause large-scale industrial fishing, ban bottom trawling in protected areas, move out the trawling limit as well as introduce stricter controls and a fairer quota distribution. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the minister has not answered questions regarding the distribution of quotas to industrial trawlers. Argues that the minister negotiated doubled quotas despite a ban on industrial fishing being proposed and demands a plan to save the fish stocks. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the quotas increased by 108 percent despite that the government was supposed to negotiate a reduction. Asks if the Prime Minister, the EU Minister, and the Rural Affairs Minister are actively working on the issue and have a dialogue with interest organizations. Read the speech
Business development in rural municipalities and 2G system
- Argues that rural municipalities have difficulty combining a high tax level with a low level of service and business development. Criticizes that the state grant for the business development of rural municipalities has been removed in the 2025 budget and questions whether the need for support has decreased. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for withdrawing support for regional development, small municipalities, and basic accessibility. Argues that the government prioritizes large cities over rural areas and wants to increase Norrlandsböndernas compensation support. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is withdrawing resources from rural areas despite the budget containing 60 billion. Criticizes that money for business development is being removed when it is needed, while the funds primarily go to high-income earners in large cities. Read the speech
Climate policy, forestry, school, and military ties to Israel
- Criticizes that the government has presented a confusing scenario to reach the climate goals. Asks how the government ensures that the goals for LULUCF 2025 and ESR are met without Sweden being forced to reduce logging. Read the speech
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Government budget, climate policy and wolf management debate
- Questions as to whether the government intends to give the Renmark Committee new directives or act in some other way since ongoing legal processes from samebys have not been taken into account in the committee's directives. Read the speech
Climate action plan net-zero 2045 goal and nuclear power
- Argues that the government's policy increases emissions and does not reach the climate goals. Criticizes that the climate action plan lacks concreteness, ignores the interim targets, and that the claim regarding net-zero lacks factual basis. Read the speech
- Argues that the claim that the action plan leads to net zero lacks objectivity. Criticizes that emissions increase year after year without new measures and asks what has happened to the Christian Democrats' view on stewardship. Read the speech
- Demands that the government returns with a climate action plan that lives up to the Climate Act. Criticizes the government's plan for being a footnote that lacks concrete measures and does not reach the goals according to authorities and councils. Read the speech
- Argues that the government itself must handle criticism from its own agencies and councils. Asks how the government and the Sverigedemokraterna intend to achieve the popular acceptance they demand, given that the citizens' council has produced concrete proposals. Read the speech
- Argues that the government and the government base choose to prioritize increased emissions despite previous promises of an ambitious climate policy. Argues that measures must be taken now to avoid high costs and fines in the future. Read the speech
Climate action plan and net-zero emissions by 2045 goals
- Criticizes the government for presenting a "made-up scenario" as the emission curve in the climate action plan is based on an increased reduction obligation despite the government recently lowering it. Asks for the basis for the emission scenario and the analysis of the measures' effect. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the climate action plan is based on a removed reduction obligation and that it increases emissions as well as the use of fossil fuels. Argues that the government postpones measures by appointing inquiries instead of acting. Read the speech
- Argues that the old policy is something the government wants to use. Criticizes that the climate action plan postpones measures and removes steering instruments without replacing them, which will be expensive for Sweden and the people. Urges the minister to take responsibility for reducing emissions. Read the speech
Biogas tax exemption: Government work and clawback concerns
- Argues that the current government prioritizes increased emissions by not restoring the tax exemption for biogas. Criticizes that the tax hits the transport sector and industry, which leads to higher costs and that companies switch back to fossil fuels. Asks when a decision on the reintroduced tax exemption will be made. Read the speech
- Criticizes that tax on climate-smart biogas is levied at the same level as fossil fuels and argues that the government prioritizes fossil fuels over electrification. Wants the government to work faster to restore the tax exemption. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's climate policy and argues that it does not benefit the climate-smart. Asks for an assessment of how long it will take to restore the tax exemption for biogas. Read the speech
Nature measures: Government budget cuts and impact assessments
- Criticizes the government's substantial cuts to the funding for valuable nature and argues that it leads to a lack of maintenance of outdoor facilities. Asks whether the government has conducted an analysis of the consequences of reduced funds. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government halved the budget for the protection of valuable nature in 2023 and further reduced it by 30 percent in 2024. Asks for the Minister's analysis of the consequences for, among other things, predator management, endangered species, and outdoor recreation. Read the speech
- Argues that nature must be managed and protected. Criticizes that the government does not answer what consequences the cuts will have for biodiversity and outdoor life, and points out that the budget for most areas is decreasing by 30 percent. Read the speech
Meat origin labeling in restaurants: KD and S seek national solutions
- Wants to see more Swedish on the plate and make it easier for consumers to choose Swedish meat. Criticizes the government for having withdrawn a previous notification regarding national regulations and for not having pushed the issue in the EU. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the voluntary initiative from 2016 was not successful and argues that the previous government's notification of national regulations was withdrawn. Wants the government to take measures based on the insight that the previous strategy did not work. Read the speech
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Climate policy: SD wants nuclear and S wants travel deduction
- Argues that the Swedish nature is a national treasure that must be cared for. Criticizes that the government has brutally cut the funding for protection and measures for valuable nature. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is cutting the budget for the maintenance of valuable nature, which leads to lost jobs in rural areas. Argues that the Social Democrats are investing 500 million more than the government on the protection of and measures for valuable nature. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Moderaterna moved funds from the Social Democratic-led government's budget to fuel price reductions instead of the environment. Argues that the industry has reduced its emissions through innovations and Industriklivet. Read the speech
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- Abstains from taking a position on the budget alternative and instead submits a separate statement. Argues that the climate crisis requires a just transition and larger investments in climate adaptation, Industriklivet, and protection of valuable nature. Criticizes the government's budget for prioritizing increased emissions, lacking a climate action plan, and underfunding nature conservation. Read the speech
- Argues that the cooperation with Miljöpartiet has reduced emissions and driven the industrial transition. Admits that the Social Democrats did not sufficiently ensure that the climate policy became equitable for households. Read the speech
- Argues that Social Democratic policy strives to increase equality. Wants a distance-proportional and transport-mode-neutral travel deduction to favor rural areas and increase fairness. Read the speech
- Argues that the industry requires a rapid expansion of wind power to meet the goal of tripled renewables by 2030. Responds that the Social Democrats accept new nuclear power, but criticizes that the market has not invested in it. Read the speech
- Urges the member to read the report before commenting on it. Argues that it is not a question of yes or no to nuclear power, but that the market must restructure if they want to. Suggests a long-term agreement to create security for the industry. Read the speech
- Asks what is the reason for approaching the 2045 goal and how internal combustion engines are to be electrified by 2030. Argues that the Social Democrats are investing more in climate adaptation than the government and asks when the new strategy will be presented. Read the speech
- Asks when the government will present an updated national strategy for climate adaptation. Argues that measures other than only electrification, such as the production of biofuels, are needed to reach the emission targets. Read the speech
Agriculture: SD diesel tax cut vs MP 100bn green investment
- Argues that a labor market assessment between the parties is the way forward to solve the issues. Asks how the member views the risk that the fish stocks in the Baltic Sea collapse. Read the speech
- Argues that good proposals should be prioritized over bad ones. Asks how the member views the risk of the salmon stock collapsing and emphasizes the importance of preserving the salmon for the ecosystem and future generations. Read the speech
- Argues that the forest is important for the economy and has many values. Points out that the carbon sequestration in Swedish forests has fallen sharply due to increased logging and mortality and asks how the goals for increased net sequestration shall be reached. Read the speech
- Argues that the government must explain how the carbon goals are to be reached by 2030. Asks when and how the Forestry Inquiry and the food strategy are to be elaborated. Criticizes that biogas is no longer tax-exempt, which affects farmers who have invested in transition. Read the speech
- Abstains from taking a position and instead submits a statement. Argues that Sweden needs to strengthen food security and green production, and demands a price commission to lower food prices. Criticizes the government's lack of answers regarding biofuels and the continued dominance of industrial trawling. Read the speech
- Agrees that the preparedness has been dismantled. Criticizes that the authorities' decisions on license hunting do not follow the government's political direction to halve the wolf population. Read the speech
- Questions about the authorities' listening to ministers and whether the former Minister for Rural Affairs was clearer. Criticizes that nothing has happened for over a year regarding the labeling of meat in restaurants. Read the speech
Reduction obligation for gasoline and diesel: SD, S, MP, C
- Asks about the consequences of the proposal as these are missing in the bill. Argues that the reduction risks billions in fines if the EU's goals are not met and questions whether the Sweden Democrats' promises were a bluff. Read the speech
- Argues that a consequence analysis is missing for the alternative and asks for the government's actual goals regarding the bio-industry and self-sufficiency. Requests that the government shall report calculations for costs for emission rights or fines from the EU. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's proposal for a sharp reduction in the reduction obligation as it increases emissions, risks environmental fines, and threatens jobs. Proposes instead "Sverigebränslet" with a stable, predictable blending of biofuels, a reduced reduction obligation fee, and a transition to the European diesel standard. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Sweden Democrats' promises of price reductions at the pump cannot be fulfilled. Argues that the Social Democrats' own proposal is reasonable and takes responsibility for both climate and economy. Confirms that the party will vote no to the government's proposal. Read the speech
- Answers that she does not know the specific person mentioned. Means that the calculation comes from the Riksdag's investigation service, not lobbyists. Points out that the Sverigedemokraterna are responsible for costs of 15 to 50 billion kronor. Read the speech
- Argues that the reduction obligation is a cost-effective steering measure and criticizes the proposal as it risks slowing down electrification and threatening jobs. Asks how the government representatives have taken into account the responses from the referral bodies. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the member has not responded to analyses showing that lowered prices on fossil fuels slow down electrification. Asks how electrification is to be achieved and what the goal is with an emissions trading system that raises prices. Read the speech
- Argues that the proposal lacks impact assessments for agriculture and forestry. Asks if it is a weakness that the proposal does not report consequences such as expensive emission rights or fines to the EU. Read the speech
- Encourage new technology and investments that reduce emissions while simultaneously creating jobs. Criticizes the government's proposal as a Swedish emissions trading system could increase prices for diesel and gasoline. Argues that the government's policy risks billions in fines or that forestry and agriculture will be forced to bear the costs. Read the speech
- Argues that the biofuel blend increases self-sufficiency and creates jobs. Asks how the government should be interpreted since the new climate action plan seems to imply higher prices for gasoline and diesel despite the goal of lowered prices. Read the speech
- Asks which powerful measures are being used to meet the climate crisis as emissions are increasing. Also asks about the consequences for forestry and agriculture, as well as how lowered prices on fossil fuels slow down electrification and affect companies such as Saab and Volvo. Read the speech
Climate adaptation and emission reductions budget cuts
- Argues that climate change causes extreme weather events and damages infrastructure and agriculture. Criticizes the government for not practicing what they preach when it comes to reducing emissions and increasing adaptation. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden must increase the pace to reduce emissions due to alarming scientific reports and extreme weather. Criticizes that the Minister for Climate Action sees to it that Sweden increases its emissions and asks for an updated strategy for climate adaptation. Read the speech
- Asks whether the budget will show reduced emissions and requests the government's plan for climate adaptation following the summer's disasters. Further asks whether the budget will reduce emissions or if the minister chooses to increase them. Read the speech
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- Argues that Sweden has contributed to the EU's common agricultural policy to climate-adapt agriculture. Emphasizes that soil health is crucial for a viable and competitive agriculture in the future. Read the speech
- Argues that climate change is tangible and causes major societal damage in Sweden and the world. Asks what the Sweden Democrats want to do to protect citizens and secure an agriculture that can withstand extreme weather. Read the speech
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- Criticizes that the Moderaterna prioritize criminal law over preventive work and argues that the climate policy lacks accountability as they prioritize costly climate adaptation over emission reductions. Asks why the budget for the county administrative boards was cut despite known risks of drought. Read the speech
- Asks why cuts were made to the county administrative boards. Reminds that 3 billion SEK were removed from the climate and environment area in the budget and argues that the budget for 2022 would have been climate-adaptable if it had not been tampered with. Read the speech
Swedish food policy: 80% organic goal and self-sufficiency
- Argues that the government has not acted sufficiently regarding the acute drought. Asks if the government has plans to accelerate permit processes for water extraction in the event of a need for increased irrigation. Read the speech
- Argues that the government should present concrete measures rather than just a situation report. Shares the views on Swedish meat in public procurement and origin labeling, but asks how municipalities are to afford Swedish school meals. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Minister for Rural Affairs withdrew the application for origin labeling on restaurants. Argues that the food strategy should be updated jointly and points out that the government lacks concrete measures against drought and extreme heat. Read the speech
- Questions about the Christian Democrats' actual view on organic farming. Argues that the government must take responsibility for the food strategy, the labeling of origin, and measures against drought. Read the speech
- Argues that food is record-expensive and that production is negatively affected by high costs for input materials as well as climate change. Urges the government to present an action plan against heatwaves and drought and requests a broader conversation regarding the food strategy. Read the speech
- Argues that food production is important for jobs and self-sufficiency. Asks what the government intends to do to help agriculture against drought, as current measures are considered insufficient. Argues that the country should have prepared better. Read the speech
- Asks why the opposition is excluded from the food strategy. Argues that farmers are concerned about drought and high prices on inputs and want an economy where they can manage on their own. Expresses concern for Swedish agriculture due to inflation. Wants to see a functioning food production with research and development for new products. Read the speech
Sweden climate policy and nuclear power expansion debate
- Confirms that the climate crisis is real and that Sweden must take responsibility through an ambitious climate transition. Wants to support the innovative power, invest in sustainable infrastructure and increase the pace of the expansion of renewable energy. Read the speech
- Argues that the climate sprint requires faster permit processes and more electricity for industry. Asks why the government has not presented proposals to shorten lead times and criticizes the government's double message regarding incentives for municipalities. Read the speech
- Asks when the proposals from the climate justice investigation and the environmental assessment investigation will reach the Riksdag. Criticizes the government's internal conflicts and argues that it is inconsistent when the government chooses to increase emissions. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for choosing to increase emissions despite clear science. Argues that the government lacks a mandate from the voters for its current policy and wants Sweden to maintain its leading role by supporting innovative power. Read the speech
- Asks what the Sweden Democrats want to achieve with a lowered reduction obligation and points out that their previous promises of lower prices at the pump did not correspond with reality. Read the speech
- Wants ordinary people to be able to manage the climate transition in a good way. Argues that high fuel prices are due to a weak krona and world market prices rather than the reduction obligation. Wants to increase supply capacity and create Swedish jobs. Read the speech
- Confirms that Swedish forestry is important for prosperity, jobs, and the climate transition. Explains that during the government's term, the initiative "Four for forest" was started together with other countries to drive common issues. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats have never yielded in forest issues. Criticizes the government's actions regarding the forest industry and points out that Sweden and Finland have had close cooperation under Social Democratic leadership. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden has a climate policy framework and climate goals that have inspired the EU. Criticizes that the current government is presenting budgets that increase emissions. Read the speech
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- Asks when proposals regarding the Climate Justice Inquiry and the Environmental Assessment Inquiry will come to the Riksdag. Explains that the reduction obligation only underwent a temporary check point and that the government is not discussing setting it to zero percent. Read the speech
- Asks why it is difficult to discuss investigations to expand more energy. Argues that the industry is demanding wind power quickly and confirms support for expanding nuclear power at existing sites. Read the speech
- Underlines that the industry requires rapid access to more electricity, primarily wind power, to reach the climate goals. Asks how the Sverigedemokraterna intend to reach the goals for the industry and the transport sector if they oppose new wind power. Read the speech
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- Asks how the Moderaterna intend to act regarding the climate goals and whether they will follow the Prime Minister's promise to seek cooperation with other parties. Read the speech
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Climate policy, economic conditions and goals in PM's question
- Criticizes the government for choosing to increase emissions and for the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency having to guess the government's will regarding the reduction obligation. Asks the Prime Minister who will pay for a reduction of the reduction obligation. Read the speech
Question Time: Electricity support, regulations and pricing
- Asks what the government intends to do to handle the unsustainable situation for transport companies after the EU's tax exemption for biogas has been invalidated. Argues that increased costs risk raising food prices for people with low incomes. Read the speech
Nature protection and 2025 budget cuts for conservation
- Criticizes the government's significant cuts in the budget for protection and measures for valuable nature. Argues that the cuts lead to delayed compensation to landowners, affected nature reserves and lost annual job opportunities in the countryside. Read the speech
- Argues that landowners may lose interest if compensation is delayed. Criticizes the government's cuts in the budget and argues that the state must take responsibility for natural resources through regulations and funds. Asks for answers to his questions. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Minister has not answered the questions and argues that the budget for 2025 entails significant cuts. Argues that the government is not taking responsibility for the idea of stewardship when the budget is significantly reduced in the area. Read the speech
Green transition and housing supply: KD, S, and SD proposals
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- Argues that the government is following behind instead of being at the forefront. Asks how housing construction is to be started in the locations where large industrial investments are to create many new jobs. Read the speech
Climate action plan: L wants lower reduction obligation
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- Criticizes that the government cannot reach the climate goals with the current strategy as emissions are increasing now. Asks how the climate action plan is to be negotiated with a party that is not interested in reaching the goals by 2045. Read the speech
- Wants Sweden to be at the forefront by taking climate policy seriously and taking responsibility instead of buying emission rights. Asks if there is a rift between the ministers as they provide contradictory information regarding the Sweden Democrats' involvement. Read the speech
Environmental budget, electricity policy and climate goals
- Argues that the decommissioning of nuclear power was a market-based decision made by private companies. Wants the electricity support to apply to the whole country and proposes a tank discount to mitigate the effects of high electricity bills. Read the speech
- Protests against the historical description regarding nuclear power and argues that the party has not abandoned nuclear power. Wants the electricity support to apply to all of Sweden and that production be doubled through, among other things, offshore wind power. Read the speech
- Argues that the party has focused on safety, climate transition, and welfare in the election campaign. Claims that the current government's policy does not reach the climate goals for 2030 and emphasizes that Swedish forest policy has been successful by balancing production and environment. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's promises have not been fulfilled. Confirms that reporting of forest within the EU has occurred for a long time and wants all countries to report in the same way to enable comparisons. Criticizes that the opposition cannot answer how forestry is to be managed when the reduction obligation is lowered. Read the speech
- Wants the electricity support to apply to the whole country. Asks how the 2030 goal will be reached when the budget increases emissions. Asks when the government's proposal for a ban on lead shot for shotguns will arrive. Read the speech
- Asks when the government's proposal on the ban on lead shot for shotguns will be presented. Argues that northern Sweden needs to receive the electricity support due to high costs and the need for electricity. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats, during their time, lowered the national debt while simultaneously carrying out major investments in school, healthcare, and the environment. Criticizes the Liberals for their budget increasing emissions and removing important goals for biodiversity. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden's reputation has declined due to the current climate policy. Criticizes that emissions are increasing when the reduction obligation is lowered and asks if the government intends to buy emission rights or take responsibility themselves. Read the speech
Environmental and nature conservation budget proposal debate
- Criticizes that the government and the Sverigedemokraterna choose to increase emissions by lowering the reduction obligation. Asks what consequence analysis and cost analysis has been conducted to compensate for the increased emissions. Read the speech
- Argues that the Sweden Democrats' election promise regarding lower fuel costs has not been fulfilled. Asks about the consequences of buying emission rights and whether these funds should instead be used for welfare and families with children. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Moderaterna present a budget that increases emissions despite saying they support the climate goals. Asks how the party intends to compensate for the increased emissions if the reduction obligation is lowered to the EU's minimum level [2, 3-9]. Read the speech
- Proposes a budget with electricity support for everyone, increased child allowance and fuel tax discount. Asks how the Moderaterna intend to reach their goals and how they plan to compensate for the reduction of the reduction obligation. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's and the Sweden Democrats' budget for increasing emissions through a lowered reduction obligation and significantly reduced grants for nature conservation. Instead wants to invest more in environmental monitoring, management of protected nature, and climate premiums to create future jobs. Read the speech
- Argues that the government chooses to allocate more money to remediation. Explains that other priorities are more important and emphasizes that the state must help in order not to increase inflation. Read the speech
- Argues that the focus should be on climate and environmental policy rather than fuel prices. Proposes a mileage discount for those with long distances, electricity support and increased child allowance to help households. Read the speech
Agriculture budget: SD diesel tax cuts and MP organic focus
- Argues that the population is concerned about high costs for electricity, fuels, and interest rates. Asks how the Sverigedemokraterna view the threats posed by climate change to the forest and criticizes budget cuts for better cultivation methods and climate adaptation. Wants to see a healthy and green forest. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Sweden Democrats choose not to address the forest's problems with attacks and pests in the current budget. Argues that they instead make cuts in investments for better cultivation methods and climate adaptation. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's budget does not align with the Moderaterna's election manifesto. Asks if the investments in protected nature and biodiversity will happen at some point, but not during this year. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is cutting back on compensations to forest owners despite agreed principles regarding financial compensation for restrictions on property rights. Denies that the Social Democrats have destroyed Swedish energy and points out that the electricity tax on nuclear power was removed in 2019. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats' budget strengthens food security, competitiveness, and preparedness through investments in Swedish fertilizer production and bioeconomy. Criticizes the government's and the Sverigedemokraternas cuts in nature conservation, forestry, and the reindeer husbandry. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats want to achieve a favorable conservation status for the wolf and that there may be different ways to reach the goal. Urges to ask the government about their intentions regarding the announcement on the hunting law. Read the speech
- Argues that it is good to do something jointly and follow EU commitments. Also wants to influence the EU to move the wolf to an article that implies a favorable conservation status. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden should lead the climate transition by using forest products to create jobs. Emphasizes that the forest is important both as a carbon sink and as a source of products that replace fossil alternatives. Read the speech
- Denies having said what the previous speaker claims. Argues that forestry and logging are important for exports and the climate transition. Asks what the government intends to do if the reduction obligation is not used to enable logging. Read the speech
- Argues that war and the pandemic have made it difficult to reach the goals due to expensive input goods. Confirms the importance of the food strategy but emphasizes that the profitability in primary production needs to increase further. Read the speech
- Supports the current forestry bill but argues that new analyses must be investigated. Argues that farmers want settlement prices to make a profit and that the government must ensure socially important production. Criticizes that the budget is insufficient to carry out necessary transitions. Read the speech
- Argues that it is tough for companies to produce food when electricity costs are high. Asks how the food chain is to be secured when the government chooses to prioritize away electricity support in 60 percent of Sweden's area. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government has not included agriculture and food companies in the electricity support. Asks how those who live in Norrland can feel secure when the government definitely does not prioritize them. Read the speech
Sweden's climate and environmental goals progress and policy
- Argues that previous investments in industrial projects and infrastructure were necessary to reach the climate goals. Criticizes the government's budget and the reduction of the reduction obligation which increases emissions. Asks if the government can reach the goals and how forestry should be protected. Read the speech
- Argues that the forest is important for jobs and as a carbon sink. Asks if the government can create a climate action plan that reaches the goals, what initiatives are being taken to protect Swedish forestry and what is a reasonable level for the reduction obligation. Read the speech
- Asks what the minister considers to be a reasonable level for the reduction obligation. Read the speech
Meat origin labeling in restaurants: KD vs S debate
- Argues that the Social Democratic government took measures to increase the sustainability and profitability of the food chain. Wants to see more Swedish on the plate because eight out of ten consumers want origin labeling of meat in restaurants. Asks how long the EU process is expected to take and how other countries stand. Read the speech
- Asks which initiatives the Minister for Rural Affairs intends to take to shorten the time aspect. Argues that origin labeling is requested by producers, consumers, and restaurants and should be clear for the consumer. Read the speech
- Argues that the rhetoric surrounding Swedish food production has not changed. Emphasizes the importance of profitability in the green industries and that consumers choose Swedish. Wants to return with an interpellation on origin labeling if the process takes too long. Read the speech
Biofuels and forestry role in climate transition KD and S
- Argues that a growing bioeconomy is crucial for creating jobs and reducing dependence on fossil inputs. Asks how the government will ensure investments in new technology and meet Sweden's commitment within LULUCF when the reduction obligation is lowered. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden should be at the forefront and lead the transition rather than waiting for the EU. Wants the production of biofuels to increase by creating a market where the price at the pump is lowered. Asks how entrepreneurs will dare to invest to increase the production of Swedish biofuel. Read the speech
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Economy, migration, schools and environment review in Riksdag
- Criticizes the government base for not keeping its election promises regarding lowered fuel prices. Asks the Minister for Rural Affairs how the Christian Democrats' promised price reductions align with the fact that prices are only lowered by one krona at the turn of the year. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.