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Anna Lasses (C)
What Anna Lasses 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.
Government policy on defense, agriculture, environment and education
- Highlights that water shortage on Gotland is an acute problem that threatens food production. Proposes investment support for municipalities affected by climate change and asks what the government is doing in the situation. Read the speech
Sweden's EU priorities 2025: Ukraine aid, euro, climate
- Argues that the EU must act faster to defend democracy, human rights and security. Proposes that a climate lock be introduced, that majority decisions be used for foreign affairs and that the EU borrows funds for long-term support to Ukraine. Read the speech
- Proposes that a climate lock be introduced where countries that do not meet climate goals lose EU funds. Expresses concern for the safety of LGBTQI persons upon return and requests how the government will ensure protection for these individuals throughout the EU. Read the speech
- Argues that the government should strengthen the conditionality regarding climate and environmental issues. Also asks how to ensure a safe environment for LGBTQI persons in reception centers and return hubs. Read the speech
New curricula: subject knowledge, student influence and sex education
- Criticizes that sex education is being gutted and should instead be integrated throughout the school. Argues that student influence is decreasing, that the profession should decide on the choice of method and regrets that entrepreneurship is being removed. Read the speech
- Confirms that reading is crucial and that the party does not consider it more important than entrepreneurship. Argues that entrepreneurship is an extremely essential competence that is a prerequisite for society's development. Read the speech
- Argues that entrepreneurship is important for the party. Refrains from commenting on whether it should be prioritized in the umbrella position. Confirms that the party does not oppose the reading as it is already in the basic proposal. Read the speech
Government economic policy, AI strategy and social issues
- Criticizes that the government is conducting controversial negotiations with the Taliban despite the EU Parliament having said no. Asks what the government is prepared to give to the Taliban since negotiations involve giving something in exchange. Read the speech
International aid reporting and Ukraine support debate
- Asks how the Sweden Democrats intend to handle the support for Ukraine, given that they have previously opened up to zeroing out the aid. Read the speech
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- Thank you for the good cooperation during the last four years. Read the speech
- Questions whether the Christian Democrats will agree that all aid shall go to Ukraine and that the remaining aid shall disappear. Read the speech
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- Supports the government's work in supporting Ukraine but proposes a loan-financed fund equivalent to one percent of GDP for long-term and predictable support. Criticizes that the government is withdrawing funds for local cooperation and reducing support for equality projects. Read the speech
Elderly care, infrastructure and economic policy priorities
- Questions about whether there will be aid money left when technical negotiations take place between the EU Commission and Afghanistan. Read the speech
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Housing construction, healthcare queues and gang sentences
- Highlights hate and threats against politicians and women in social media. Asks what the government is doing concretely to stop this misery. Read the speech
Sweden's international work and aid for hbtqi human rights
- Argues that Sweden is one of the most important donors for the rights of hbtqi persons. Asks how the government's priorities can be reconciled with reduced aid to sexual and reproductive health as well as the closure of embassies in vulnerable countries. Read the speech
- Asks how the Minister uses trade negotiations and bilateral talks to promote the rights of hbtqi persons. Also asks how Sweden acts in the EU to ensure that aid contributes to these rights and how Sweden works strategically moving forward. Read the speech
- Argues that hbtqi persons' rights are linked to democracy and equality. Proposes that aid to Ukraine be moved to an external fund to free up funds for hbtqi rights and proposes that money from repatriation support be used instead of cutting welfare. Read the speech
Energy, school, justice, migration and environment policy
- Criticizes that intermediate-stage children can end up in prison as it does not reduce crime but risks recruiting even younger children into criminality. Asks if the minister is prepared to stop the decision since a majority of Swedes oppose it. Read the speech
- Argues that the focus should be on ensuring that all students pass school instead of reduced student influence and punishment. Asks if the minister is prepared to put a stop to middle school children ending up in prison. Read the speech
Labor market, economy, environment and security debate
- Argues that investments in equality are effective in lifting people out of poverty. Asks whether the EU Minister and the government will do everything to earmark a portion of the EU's aid budget for equality. Read the speech
Council of Europe meeting report: nuclear, renewables, fuel
- Asks how Sweden ensures payments to Ukraine if Hungary blocks them. Asks how other countries view the Refugee Convention and if Sweden risks cementing a double standard regarding international law. Asks what the preparedness looks like for migration from the Middle East. Read the speech
- Agree with the need to transition away from oil and gas. Want to remind of the importance of equality, the right to abortion and secure funding for these issues in the budget. Read the speech
Higher education funding: L, S, and SD debate research focus
- Criticizes the government's funding model for reducing academic freedom and cementing old structures. Wants to shift power from state bureaucracy to the universities, strengthen regional colleges and reduce the requirements for co-financing to promote free research. Read the speech
- Argues that higher basic funding is one of the best ways to increase the quality of research by guaranteeing free research. Also argues that existing foundation universities function well and do not constitute an obstacle to increased quality. Read the speech
- Expresses concern that the Sweden Democrats' view on academic freedom could lead to specific subjects, such as democracy and gender studies, being crushed down. Criticizes that, under the pretext of academic freedom, certain subjects are in practice being restricted. Read the speech
Healthcare management, deportations and maternal care grants
- Argues that women and children are hit hardest when aid decreases. Asks whether the government will push for a earmarking of gender equality and SRHR in the EU's aid for the coming seven years. Read the speech
Government economic policy, nuclear power and pay transparency
- Argues that hate and threats against women and girls on social media is an acute problem. Asks when the government will present a realistic and actionable plan to put an end to this. Read the speech
Preschool quality: smaller groups, staffing and language rules
- Argues that staff density and group size are the primary challenges in preschool. Asks how the financing of the 17 billion SEK required to follow current guidelines will be resolved. Read the speech
- Denies having advocated for state ownership. Argues that state funds should be used without the municipalities being forced to follow specific requirements on screens or maximum fees. Asks how the funding should be designed to follow guidelines for staffing density and group size. Read the speech
- Argues that preschool is a part of school and a key to integration. Wants smaller children's groups, increased staffing density, a protected professional title for childcare workers, as well as a language requirement for all staff. Criticizes the government's passivity. Read the speech
SRHR aid and women's rights: S and V debate funding cuts
- Asks whether the government is pursuing the issue of whether the EU should earmark 10 percent of its aid budget for equality and SRHR. Read the speech
- Appeals to the government to listen to civil society's demands that 10 percent of the EU's aid pot be earmarked for equality and SRHR. Wants the government to stand up for this goal in the EU's long-term budget. Read the speech
- Praises the government for supporting initiatives for abortion rights and pushing forward for SRHR work within EU aid. Asks if the Christian Democrats are pushing for a part of the EU's aid to be earmarked for SRHR and equality. Read the speech
- Asks whether the government is pushing to secure a specific share of the EU's aid budget for equality and SRHR. Argues that it is important to clarify a share since support for these issues is receding. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the support for equality and SRHR has decreased constantly since 2018 and that the government leaves vulnerable contexts where the rights of hbtqi persons are violated. Argues that Sweden should push for 10 percent of the EU's aid to be earmarked for equality and SRHR. Read the speech
Electricity subsidies, defense, migration and taxes debate
- Criticizes that nuclear power is not being built as quickly or cheaply as promised. Argues that the government has ignored alternatives such as the optimization of hydropower and asks when the Swedish people will receive lower electricity bills. Read the speech
Sweden foreign policy: Ukraine aid, Nato, and DCA agreement
- Asks if the Social Democrats have considered financing the support to Ukraine through a separate Ukraine fund. Argues that this would enable more long-term support without it affecting other aid. Read the speech
- Argues that it is unsustainable to take money for Ukraine from the aid budget. Suggests that a solution outside the ordinary aid budget should be found to enable long-term planning. Read the speech
- Argues that the government prioritizes climate aid to middle-income countries instead of to vulnerable areas in the global south. Asks why the government makes this prioritization when the situation in the vulnerable areas will become worse. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's analogy regarding aid and argues that the prioritization of less poor countries increases the problems in the most vulnerable areas. Asks why this prioritization is being made. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's management of aid, which creates inconsistency and reduces Sweden's influence. Proposes an aid policy based on liberal feminism, a return to the one percent goal, and a fund to support Ukraine. Read the speech
- Notes that education only remains in a thematic strategy after Tanzania's country strategy has been phased out. Argues that the removed funds correspond to only 0.3 percent of the aid budget despite the importance of education in combating poverty. Read the speech
- Argues that education is one of the most important factors for lifting people out of poverty. Asks why only 0.3 percent of the aid budget is allocated to education. Read the speech
- Argues that aid is a tool for preventive work. Asks if the Liberals can imagine pushing to protect aid in the EU that is directed towards equality and women's freedom. Read the speech
- Argues that there is a risk that aid aimed at women's freedom and empowerment will be deprioritized in favor of infrastructure and technological development. Appeals for that we should fight together to ensure that a part of the EU's aid goes to women. Read the speech
EU heads of state meeting: trade, nuclear power and climate
- Argues that energy production is central to the EU's competitiveness. Asks whether discussions on fossil-free energy production and long-term climate focus have occurred. Asks how the EU views the USA's economic support of Hungary. Read the speech
- Asks whether concrete measures for fossil-free power will take place in the near future. Also asks how the Prime Minister views "My Voice My Choice" and whether the Swedish commissioner will vote for the proposal. Read the speech
Electricity prices, housing, crime and migration policy
- Criticizes that the government enters into agreements with a questionable Syrian government for repatriation and deportations. Asks whether the Minister for Migration considers the aid funds to be an effective investment and how many actually return or are deported. Read the speech
Sweden's trade policy and Mercosur agreement opposition
- Agree with the Prime Minister on the importance of competitiveness and that agreements must be concluded in order to be able to trade with the whole world. Ask what preparedness existed to use the "bazooka" that was mentioned as well as how the Prime Minister views removing the requirement for unanimity in EU foreign policy. Read the speech
- Want Sweden to push for faster decisions and a review of the requirement for unanimity in foreign affairs. Asks how the discussions regarding Board of Peace went and what the Prime Minister's position is on the fact that it must not compete with the UN. Read the speech
International aid budget: 1% goal, Ukraine and feminist policy
- Asks why the Sverigedemokraterna do not want support to go to Afghanistan. Argues that education for girls and women is one of the primary tools to combat Islamism. Read the speech
- Argues that projects for girls' and women's education and rights in Afghanistan and Africa are being interrupted or are expected to be interrupted. Asks why there is no desire to build on-site to solve these problems. Read the speech
- Asks if there is a timeline for returning to the one percent goal. Proposes an external, loan-financed fund to guarantee long-term support for Ukraine without affecting the ordinary budget. Read the speech
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- Argues that Sweden must balance the support for Ukraine with aid to the rest of the world. Proposes that a Ukraine fund corresponding to one percent of GDP be created to ensure a long-term sustainable alternative. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden has an increased responsibility as one of the world's largest aid donors. Underlines the need to build resilience and democracy so as not to leave the field free for authoritarian countries. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's cuts to long-term aid to Afghanistan, Myanmar, and Africa as well as the use of aid funds for deportations. Proposes a loan-financed Ukraine fund of 1 percent of GDP, a gradual return to the one percent goal, and increased support for children's education and civil society. Read the speech
Government policy on unemployment, school and integration
- Criticizes that the government is raising the wage floor again despite previous increases leading to layoffs. Asks what the impact analysis looks like for the companies since even shortage occupations such as chef have average wages below the new floor. Read the speech
Sweden migration policy: benefit reforms, labor rules, amnesty
- Argues that the right to asylum is inviolable and wants Sweden to take its responsibility by accepting at least 5,000 quota refugees per year. Wants clear rules for work and family reunification, and advocates for a move towards more self-sufficiency. Criticizes the government's "us-and-them" policy and their handling of the return grant. Read the speech
- Answers that Sweden has room for quota refugees because they are very vulnerable and need security. Argues that an active job policy is the most important instrument for integration and that schools as well as youth centers must function. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden needs more people in different sectors. Criticizes the government's poster policy for not leading to better integration or trust. Read the speech
Government policies: care deduction, deportation, privatization
- Criticizes that Sweden is phasing out aid for the education of girls and women. Asks if the minister has learned from the example of Somalia and what can be expected from agreements with the Taliban regime in Afghanistan. Read the speech
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Sweden aid to Somalia and migration policy conditions
- Criticizes the government's inconsistent management of aid and argues that they prioritize migration policy over transparency and anti-corruption. Points out that the government indirectly pays the prime minister's relatives and asks questions about other similar agreements. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's inconsistent aid policy when risk projects in Somalia are chosen in order to link them with migration policy. Argues that it is illogical to support an antisemitic prime minister while simultaneously cutting off support to UNRWA. Read the speech
- Argues that SRHR and climate issues are democracy work. Criticizes the government's aid policy for being extremely inconsistent and points out that many small agreements quickly become large sums. Read the speech
Council of Europe report: Russian assets, Ukraine aid, climate
- Asks about the assessment that both frozen Russian assets and national contributions were needed for the financing. Expresses concern that the current decision-making process in the EU is unsustainable. Argues that the EU's climate goals must remain firm. Read the speech
- Asks for the Prime Minister's assessment of the expansion issues and asks how the unsustainable blockages affecting countries such as Moldova can be resolved in the long term. Read the speech
EU heads of state meeting: rearmament and frozen assets
- Draws attention to the tragic antisemitism in Manchester and highlights Moldova's successes against Russian influence. Asks whether the peace plan for Israel was discussed informally, whether decisions on frozen Russian assets can be made before the end of the year as well as when the Jas Gripen will become relevant. Read the speech
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Aid, citizenship, tax relief, defense and healthcare debate
- Criticizes that the government prioritizes deportations over the purpose of aid and argues that the funds are being spent on a high-risk project. Asks if there are more examples of high-risk projects where aid countries with high levels of corruption receive a share of the funds. Read the speech
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Question Time: Eating disorders, Gaza genocide, and inflation
- Criticizes that employers must cover the entire sick pay for the first 14 days, which can lead to small companies going under and that people do not dare to hire. Asks if the government has a plan to address this. Read the speech
School, culture, environment and economy question period
- Argues that Sweden should lead by example by raising the ambitions for the climate goals. Asks whether the government will take leadership and raise the ambitions nationally instead of placing the responsibility on other countries. Read the speech
Government initiatives on security, economy, culture and social policy
- Asks how the government views the direction of EU's aid. Argues that removing spending targets for equality risks that funds will be redistributed from the most vulnerable to areas where it is easier to see results. Read the speech
Nordic cooperation and Arctic strategy: defense and green transition
- Argues that Nordic-Baltic cooperation is crucial for security, climate, and stability in a changing world. Wants a new Arctic strategy, a plan for pandemic management, a common food preparedness strategy as well as improved infrastructure and a common ticketing system. Read the speech
Foreign policy, education, healthcare and UNRWA funding
- Argues that there is a total lack of healthcare in Gaza. Asks if the government plans to accept persons from Gaza who need acute medical care. Read the speech
Sweden's international aid: efficiency, 1% goal, UNRWA
- Argues that the multilateral system and core support have the advantage that they can be quickly reprioritized. Asks if there is a discussion about temporarily increasing the proportion of core support so that the organizations can regroup if needed. Read the speech
- Confirms agreement on the support for Ukraine. Asks if the government is considering increasing the core support to shorten lead times within the existing framework. Read the speech
- Argues that core support for multilateral organizations is crucial for flexibility in a changing world and wants Sweden to return to the one percent goal. Also wants foreign policy to be permeated by liberal feminism. Read the speech
International aid: SD, S, and V debate reform and cuts
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- Argues that there is a desire to remove the transaction link. Expresses concern that a bourgeois government wants to replace civil society with state administrators. Read the speech
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Council of Europe meeting report: joint borrowing and loans
- Argues that it is crucial that Sweden stands up for and remains committed to the UN. Asks about the balance between European defense and the maintenance of the world order with the available means. Read the speech
- Argues that it is important not to withdraw too much support as it creates an automatic efficiency requirement if the USA backs out. Asks how the aid was discussed in relation to the new situation. Read the speech
Healthcare, schools, children's rights and economic issues
- Questions about whether the government is prepared to work to increase the EU's borrowing limit in the short term in order to be able to offer the support that Ukraine needs to defeat Russia. Read the speech
Preschool quality: screen time, language requirements, staff
- Argues that language in preschool is fundamental and suggests that preschool teachers should have the same language requirements as teachers. Also asks how the shortage of educators will be handled while preschools are being closed. Read the speech
- Hopes that the status of preschool teachers is raised so that the same requirements for Swedish can be set as in school. Criticizes that preschools are being closed and staff are being dismissed at the same time as there is a staff shortage and large children's groups. Read the speech
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- Hope that the investigation provides a reasonable proposal on how the implementation should proceed. Ask whether the municipalities should bear the entire cost or if the state will contribute significantly more than 900 million kronor. Read the speech
- Argues that preschool is crucial for children's education, safety, and equality. Demands an upgrade and standardization of the childcare profession, language requirements in Swedish for staff as well as general state grants to enable smaller child groups and higher staffing density. Read the speech
Sweden's foreign policy: Ukraine aid, feminist policy and DCA
- Questions are asked for clarity regarding the government's decision to withdraw support for UNRWA after the Foreign Minister previously emphasized the organization's important role. Read the speech
- Questions about whether the Moderaterna consider UNRWA's role in building up a Palestinian state to no longer be relevant. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's decision to nationalize aid work and cut back on long-term support. Wants to restore the one percent goal, create a separate fund for Ukraine, strengthen aid within the EU and prioritize equality and education. Read the speech
- Asks how the government intends to counter the acute situation and solve the problem in the long term regarding the stopped funds for HIV assistance, which risks leading to drug resistance and threatening global health. Read the speech
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Council of Europe meeting: EU actions and Russian assets
- Agree that the nations must take responsibility for their own budget and want to go even further than the government regarding the financing of the defense. Asks if aid, climate change and common plans for trade tariffs were discussed. Read the speech
- Want other security aspects to be addressed beyond the acute defense. Asks if the immobilized Russian assets were addressed and what the situation is regarding the issue of financing for Ukraine. Read the speech
School staffing, class sizes, crime, and alcohol sales
Council of Europe meeting report on EU and security cooperation
- Encourages close cooperation with the USA and the UK on Europe's terms. Wants to increase the support to Ukraine to 1 percent of GDP and asks how the climate work will be prioritized during Poland's presidency. Read the speech
- Interpret the Prime Minister's answer as that Sweden will push to ensure Fit for 55 becomes a reality. Means that Sweden must drive climate work at the speed required due to the serious situation. Read the speech
International aid: SD, M, S, MP, KD debate size and focus
- Asks why the government chooses to make a redistribution that involves double cuts in long-term development aid. Argues that instead, more should be invested in long-term development aid to prevent conflicts and crises. Read the speech
- Asks why funds are being redistributed from long-term development aid to short-term emergency aid. Argues that it is the distribution of the aid that is the big question. Read the speech
- Argues that aid is crucial for security and prosperity and criticizes the government's cuts as well as the focus on short-term humanitarian aid. Wants to return to the one percent goal, invest in long-term projects in vulnerable areas and decouple migration from aid policy. Read the speech
Sweden's international aid evaluation and reporting debate
- Argues that long-term and structural-change projects are most effective for reducing poverty and oppression. Criticizes the government's focus on short-term humanitarian aid instead of long-term development support. Read the speech
EU heads of state meeting: security, Mercosur, Ukraine aid
- Agree with the description of the competitiveness and hope for continued work. Argues that support for Ukraine should take place on Ukraine's terms and proposes an action plan with long-term perspective. Asks how the EU's role in the future was discussed. Read the speech
- Argues that it is good for Sweden to act on Ukraine's terms. Asks how the balance between the relationship with the USA and independence was discussed as well as how to proceed with the frozen Russian assets. Read the speech
Middle East situation: ceasefire, Iran, and Israel's defense
- Argues that Israel has a right to self-defense within the limits of international law and demands that aid be allowed into Gaza. Wants Sweden to take greater responsibility for following international law and supporting a two-state solution. Read the speech
- Asks whether the minister can stand by that Sweden condemns Israel's actions against the UN interim force in Lebanon. Also asks about how it is going with the possibility of receiving Palestinians from Gaza for acute care. Read the speech
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- Argues that the two-state solution is the key to de-escalation by having Israel and Palestine return to the negotiating table. Requests that Sweden, as a major aid donor, prioritizes long-term development aid to Gaza to support civil society and basic activities. Read the speech
Council of Europe report: Ukraine EU/NATO membership and assets
- Praises the Prime Minister for raising the issue of listing the IRGC on the terror list. Argues that the migration pact is important for creating unity between the countries. Asks if the aid focuses on development and democracy rather than repatriation as well as asks about the status of the association agreement with Israel. Read the speech
- Argues that education aimed at women and girls as well as initiatives on democracy are effective for addressing root causes in the long term. Suggests that these initiatives be elevated to EU aid and that the focus be increased there. Read the speech
Climate policy, forestry, school, and military ties to Israel
- Argues that the crisis in schools increases inequalities and leads to mental ill-health. Asks what the Minister for Education is doing to stop school closures and the dismissal of educators. Read the speech
Government budget, climate policy and wolf management debate
- Asks how the government plans to solve Gotland's acute economic problems in the short term. Argues that the budget lacks a factor to meet the region's needs for funding for healthcare, school, and infrastructure. Read the speech
EU leadership: M wants von der Leyen, V demands climate policy
- Argues that stability and decisive leadership are crucial for the climate, democracy, and competitiveness. Asks if the government believes that a person should have the opportunity to sit for five years, even if it is not formalized. Read the speech
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School disciplinary measures: detention and support debate
- Welcomes the investigation and agrees on the importance of calm, safety, and trust for educators. Criticizes "kvarsittning" (staying behind) as it lacks evidence for changing behavior and can make students with special needs feel like failures. Read the speech
- Agrees with the need for order and new disciplinary measures. Criticizes detention as it deters students who listen to reprimands, makes students with special needs feel like failures and lacks evidence for changing behavior. Read the speech
- Argues that support should come in early but desires greater resources. Criticizes retention as a method for students in need of support as it is a punishment rather than a reflection. Suggests that retention be replaced with effective measures and support. Read the speech
Sweden's credibility, energy, infrastructure and aid debate
- Argues that the healthcare capacity on Gotland must correspond to the rest of the country. Asks what the government is doing to solve the acute situation where Gotland is forced to take money from other areas to maintain basic care. Read the speech
Ukraine aid, crime, and democracy issues in PM's Question Time
- Criticizes the Sweden Democrats' troll factories for causing systematic harassment, polarization, and division of society. Asks the Prime Minister when he intends to take a stand and condemn this way of working within the government support. Read the speech
Education policy: mother tongue, Swedish focus and KD demands
- Criticizes the current grading system which excludes students and wants the grade F to be investigated or abolished. Proposes that all children in grades 1–3 should have the right to ten hours of free-of-charge after-school care per week. Read the speech
School governance: nationalize ownership, ban profit, no phones
- Confirms the image of a collapse in schools where municipalities are cutting back. Asks where the money for the reform on caps for class size will come from and if a massive investment is planned in the budget. Read the speech
- Argues that a cap on class size is worthwhile. Asks how the proposal will be financed and if the state will contribute financially, as it is difficult to see that nationalization would even streamline the school system. Read the speech
Swedish aid: civil society funding and Sida nationalization
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- Argues that both civil society and Sida have drawn hasty conclusions. Asks if the government can clarify the instruction and proposes a transition process with clear timeframes to conclude projects in an orderly manner. Read the speech
- Argues that civil society has a crucial role for the function of aid. Criticizes the short notice for termination of agreements and argues that the process has not been transparent. Points out that tasks are being moved from civil society to Sida. Read the speech
Council of Europe report on competitiveness and security
- Questions were raised about the issue of listing the IRGC on the terror list at the Council meeting. Also asks how the Prime Minister perceives the progress in making the EU and USA relevant actors in Gaza. Read the speech
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International aid: KD wants more civil society aid, S criticizes cuts
- Criticizes that the government blames the agency when the instruction to Sida was clear. Argues that the government should take responsibility for the instructions and that they should have included a sentence stating that the agreements are to be phased out. Read the speech
- Questions whether the government is in agreement on the reform agenda. Argues that a shift has occurred which implies a reduction for actors in aid areas and demands that the government hurry with corrections as agreements are already being terminated. Read the speech
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Sweden international aid: SD wants to cut UNRWA payments
- Argues that the government should focus more development aid on countries such as Syria, Afghanistan, Eritrea, Iraq and Somalia. Asks what Yasmine Eriksson's position is on this. Read the speech
- Argues that development aid is decreasing despite the focus on Ukraine. Asks if the focus should instead be on the areas from which people are fleeing in order to prioritize quality over quantity. Read the speech
- Questions about whether there are plans to include civil society in Team Sweden or if a new platform will be created to create synergy between civil society, companies and authorities. Read the speech
- Frågar proposes that the government initiates a cooperation with civil society. Argues that the government should address the global networks between civil society organizations in line with the spirit of the reform agenda. Read the speech
Gang violence, school cuts and sentencing debate in Riksdag
- Argues that it is reasonable to require that children's and student groups shall follow the guidelines. However, asks how the funding for this shall be provided since significant increased personnel costs are required. Read the speech
Train maintenance debt and climate role: KD vs C views
- Argues that there is chaos in the rail traffic due to maintenance debt, a shortage of carriages and staff. Emphasizes that the train is a fast and sustainable mode of transport required by both the population and the climate. Read the speech
- Asks how long the government intends to use time to pay off the maintenance debt. Also asks what urgent measures are being taken to replace exhausted switches and signal stations while waiting for a new action plan. Read the speech
- Hope that proposals for measures in the near term are presented as early as Monday. Means that the train is crucial for commuters, the industry and the climate. Read the speech
Economy, defense, social policy and infrastructure debate
- Notes that there is chaos in the rail traffic due to a lack of maintenance, personnel, and leadership. Asks what the Minister for Defence is doing concretely to meet the needs of the railway in relation to the country's security and Nato membership. Read the speech
Climate policy, electricity, and health insurance debate
- Argues that it has become hopeless to travel by train in Sweden due to delays and cancelled trips. Asks what the government is doing concretely to address the problems with staff shortages and maintenance debt. Read the speech
Council of Europe meeting report: Ukraine support and Israel
- Argues that the EU must be self-sufficient in food production to be able to stand up for Ukraine. Welcomes reduced administration within agricultural policy and wants the EU to reach the Swedish level of climate-smart production. Read the speech
- Want Sweden to stand up for the Swedish system and its laws. Asks whether Sweden stands alone or has support in pushing for maximum use of frozen Russian assets. Read the speech
Swedish EU Presidency 2023: Success or lack of action?
- Thanks the government for the well-executed cooperation. Argues that a sharp climate policy is also required at home and asks how the Minister views the fact that Swedish climate policy is taking steps backward. Read the speech
- Confirms that the EU is an important party for driving climate policy. Simultaneously asks if it is a double standard that Sweden pushes at the EU level while emissions in Sweden are expected to increase. Read the speech
- Thanks the government for the good cooperation during the successful presidency. Argues that Sweden should push to use a larger share of the frozen Russian assets and proposes a climate lock to pressure countries that do not deliver in the environmental area. Read the speech
Preschool conditions, screen time and group size debate
- Argues that screens have a great significance, especially for children with special needs. Emphasizes that screens can be used in a pedagogical way to promote communication and asks how Fredrik Malm views this. Read the speech
- Expresses concern that the removal of the requirement for digitalization leads to school authorities cutting back on digital tools. Argues that the tools are used pedagogically and asks if the government risks moving backward in the digital development. Read the speech
- Argues that preschool is primarily for the children's education and that the staff need better conditions. Demands an upgrade of the childcare profession, higher staffing density and an investigation into the preschool's basic conditions. Read the speech
Foreign policy: Ukraine, Gaza, aid reform and China-Taiwan
- Argues that aid should lift people out of poverty by building democracy and security. Criticizes the government's focus on Swedish interests and argues that it is short-sighted to leave the most vulnerable areas. Read the speech
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Council of Europe meeting report on Ukraine and Gaza support
- Praises the Prime Minister and others for the long-term support package for Ukraine. Asks the Prime Minister what was discussed in the closed room as well as what Viktor Orbán answered to the Prime Minister's offer of a visit. Read the speech
- Questions whether the EU really cannot agree to actively do everything to achieve a humanitarian ceasefire. Argues that something must be done actively instead of just talking about the situation. Read the speech
Climate, foreign policy, economy and social issues debate
Council of Europe meeting: membership, budget and sanctions
- Welcomes that the government does not compromise on the principles of the rule of law and that the process regarding Ukraine's membership is moving forward. Asks how Sweden can work to prevent individual states from being able to exert blackmail and block EU's security in the future. Read the speech
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Swedish aid reform: SD, M, and S debate 1% goal and migration
- Argues that long-term projects are one of the best ways to prevent flight. Asks how it is consistent to reduce development aid in countries with conflicts and climate change when companies cannot establish themselves there. Read the speech
- Agree that humanitarian aid must increase, but argue that it could lead to more disasters in the long run if development aid is reduced. Asks if Sweden should instead maintain today's level of development aid. Read the speech
- Wants to return to the one percent target in the budget proposal with a plan to reach the target by January 2027. Asks if the Social Democrats have a corresponding plan for when Sweden will be back on the one percent target. Read the speech
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- Questions about whether projects that promote girls' rights in non-democratic countries, such as in Afghanistan, will continue or if they fall under the category of projects that cannot be conditionalized. Read the speech
- Argues that it is difficult to make general statements about the will to reform in extremely difficult contexts where people need assistance most. Follows the developments and sees how the government chooses to act in these contexts. Read the speech
- Asks how the new reform agenda will affect projects for girls' and women's rights in difficult contexts. Argues that education should have had an even greater focus in the reform agenda, especially linked to women and girls. Read the speech
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- Argues that the reform agenda contains good approaches regarding trade and education, but expresses concern over the redistribution from long-term to short-term support and risks for the most vulnerable. Criticizes the conditioning of aid linked to reduced migration and wants the support to Palestine to be resumed immediately. Read the speech
- Argues that it is good that the aid is focused. Asks if it must be exactly 30 countries or if bilateral cooperation with civil society in a 31st country is possible. Read the speech
- Acknowledges that traceability is an important issue but emphasizes the need for efficiency. Wants to hear how the work with local perspectives and civil society organizations has progressed beyond the focus on Swedish companies. Read the speech
Government economic policy, welfare, crime and tax cuts
- Asks whether the government makes a different assessment than Sida regarding the requirement for an open distancing from Hamas. Asks whether this in practice means that the government is not to provide any development support to the local civil society in Palestine. Read the speech
Sweden's international cooperation and foreign policy priorities
- Argues that Sweden must take leadership for diplomacy, pragmatism and cooperation to solve global threats such as climate change and insecurity. Criticizes that the leadership wavers and that the government must take responsibility for security and climate. Read the speech
Commission work programme 2024: Ukraine, Russian assets
- Argues that the EU must take a significantly greater responsibility for Ukraine and push forward the membership process at a rapid pace. Wants the EU to learn to stand on its own feet instead of relying on the USA. Read the speech
Disinformation, economy, crime and integration debate
- Asks what the Prime Minister thinks about putting 13-year-olds in prison and how this would lead to fewer children getting into trouble or committing serious crimes. Read the speech
Council of Europe meeting: Sweden's role in antisemitism
- Asks what preparedness the EU has to ensure that humanitarian pauses and corridors are maintained. Also asks how the EU intends to address the increasing wave of antisemitism in a concrete way. Read the speech
- Asks whether Sweden can push to do more within the EU despite the union not being a major power. Also asks whether the Prime Minister will push in the EU to take action against antisemitism. Read the speech
Security, Palestine aid, culture and mental health debate
EU heads of state meeting: migration pact and Gaza ceasefire
- Argues that the EU's direction is reasonable and important. Expresses concern over whether the EU will be able to maintain active support for Ukraine when support for Israel and Palestine increases and asks how the government will act. Read the speech
- Questions about how the discussions regarding the timeline for the EU's expansion went and whether the goal for 2030 is realistic given the current situation. Read the speech
Nordic cooperation: infrastructure, climate and crisis policy
- Wants to review the Helsinki Agreement at a calm pace and proposes a ministerial council for transport, logistics, and infrastructure. Argues that the abortion issue should be driven jointly internationally and wants to prioritize the Arctic for sustainable development, security, and climate. Read the speech
Tax cuts for high-income earners vs welfare and housing
- Argues that the significantly increased prices for ferry traffic are a fatal blow to Gotland's residents, business sector, and tourism. Asks what the government is doing to compensate for this in the acute situation. Read the speech
Energy, school, care and economy: S wants 60 TWh by 2030
- Asks what the government intends to do to ensure that children and young people in school receive the support they are entitled to at the right time. Read the speech
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International development aid: targets and funding levels
- Argues that the aid should be increased by significantly more than 1 percent to meet the real needs in Agenda 2030. Asks if one should actually increase the aid share. Read the speech
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- Hope that the work to return the aid to 1 percent happens as soon as possible. Asks how the reform agenda will be anchored in the Riksdag when it eventually arrives. Read the speech
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- Want the one percent goal to be reintroduced and that the government reprioritizes money for aid. Proposes that the funds be used for girls' education, climate transition, civil society and small-scale agriculture to achieve Agenda 2030. Read the speech
Energy policy, citizenship, healthcare and working environment
- Criticizes the situation for hbtqi persons in Uganda. Asks how the Minister for Trade will use his role as Minister for Development Cooperation in exactly this issue. Read the speech
Development cooperation and humanitarian aid performance rules
- Wants Sweden to push for the World Bank and IMF to ensure women's meaningful participation in investment programs and infrastructure programs during reconstruction after conflict. Criticizes that the government is deviating from the one percent goal. Read the speech
Preschool design and pedagogy: gender pedagogy and funding
- Argues that preschool is the foundation for children's development and should be seen as education rather than just childcare. Emphasizes that staff density is more important than group size and criticizes that preschool lacks a place in the Tidö Agreement. Wants to increase the pedagogical density, invest in competence development, and provide better support for children with special needs. Read the speech
Sweden foreign policy, Ukraine aid and Russia sanctions debate
- Questions about why SD has been silent in the EU Committee after having been clear in the Foreign Affairs Committee regarding a terror labeling of IRGC. Read the speech
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- Argues that the dialogue with civil society and the business community is still rudimentary. Asks how the speaker wants this dialogue to begin to live again in a good way. Read the speech
- Means that the dialogue is about everyone getting their voice heard and being able to contribute ideas. Asks if there is room for a broad dialogue in the upcoming reform agenda. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's lack of dialogue regarding aid and argues that Sweden needs to return to the one percent goal. Suggests that aid be prioritized towards education, entrepreneurship, climate support and long-term perspective. Read the speech
Labor immigration, aid, climate policy and crime debate
- Asks how the government's desire to condition aid with requirements for repatriation contributes to fulfilling the Swedish goals for aid. Read the speech
Swedish international aid: 1% goal, 1.25% GDP and priorities
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- Wishes that aid be prioritized in the current budget to meet increased poverty and the climate transition. Asks if the Social Democrats will be able to stick to the one percent goal if aid falls to 0.5 or 0.7 percent. Read the speech
- Argues that transparency and dialogue are necessary in the decision-making process. Asks how aid can be reconciled with migration policy and export promotion instead of starting from the recipient's perspective. Read the speech
- Asks why civil society is not involved in the process of creating effective aid work. Questions how the strict migration policy and the goals of return are compatible with the aid's objective to focus on the recipient. Read the speech
- Approves the spending ceiling and argues that trade with female farmers and education are effective ways to create development. Asks where the limit lies for the one percent goal and criticizes that civil society and the Riksdag are not involved in the process. Read the speech
- Argues that the forced process creates unrest and that it is important that everyone can contribute their knowledge. Wants the Kristdemokraterna to monitor the agreement to involve civil society in the further process. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is removing the one percent goal and linking aid to migration policy. Argues that aid should focus on the recipient's needs, sustainable jobs, and democracy rather than Swedish interests. Read the speech
- Asks how the Liberals view the fact that civil society and the Riksdag have not been involved in the process. Also asks how the Liberals plan to act since the support for education in the new proposal is reduced to approximately 1 percent. Read the speech
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Sweden's international cooperation, security and foreign policy
- Argues that Sweden must take responsibility for global crises, the climate, and human rights. Criticizes that the government risks damaging Sweden's reputation by prioritizing the immediate vicinity at the expense of aid and climate responsibility. Read the speech
Foreign policy, security, school, and climate debate
- Criticizes the government's lack of a holistic approach and argues that the current resource allocation system disadvantages small actors and municipal schools. Proposes a new resource allocation system based on students' needs and stimulates cooperation between different school owners. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.