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Anna Starbrink (L)
What Anna Starbrink 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.
Total Defence 2025-2030: S, M, C plans for defense spending
Sweden defense and crisis preparedness: 12,000 conscripts
- Argues that Sweden must strengthen its own defense and be prepared to support allies. Wants the budget for 2025 to realize the powerful expansion of both the military and civil defense. Read the speech
Government budget, climate policy and wolf management debate
- Asks how the minister views the role of study associations in the work to strengthen civil preparedness throughout the country. Argues that study associations can contribute to civil defense by reaching out to the general population. Read the speech
Ukraine support: Gripen jets, refugee aid and 75bn SEK
- Argues that Sweden must continue to provide sustained and strong support to Ukraine to defend freedom and security in Europe. Proposes a shift towards production instead of donation and wants the Jas 39 Gripen to be sent. Read the speech
Defense cooperation with USA: DCA agreement and nuclear risk
- Argues that the DCA agreement is an important safeguard that strengthens Sweden's security and deterrence through deepened cooperation with the USA. Criticizes the Left Party's proposal to postpone the agreement as it benefits Russia and weakens Sweden's defense. Read the speech
- Denies having proposed flexibility regarding nuclear weapons without locking in future decision-makers. Argues that unilateral abolition of nuclear weapons is irresponsible and opposes new legislation since Sweden already has a clear line. Read the speech
- Argues that specific legislation would not benefit Sweden because existing international agreements are sufficient. Asks if it is reasonable for the free West to abolish its nuclear weapons while Russia, China, and Iran retain theirs. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the opponent creates an unpleasant narrative about her nuclear weapons policy. Argues that nuclear weapons in Nato are part of the deterrence and that Sweden shall continue to work towards their abolition. Responds that the agreement enables the reclamation of the right of judgment. Read the speech
- Argues that it is not wise to regulate specific situations for the revocation of jurisdiction. Suggests that the formulations should be kept open to avoid missing fundamental issues and instead handle cases on a case-by-case basis. Read the speech
Nordic cooperation and Arctic policy: transport, defense, strategy
- Argues that Nordic cooperation has gained new momentum through the NATO memberships and wants to include the Baltic neighbors in the inner circle. Proposes that the Helsinki Accords be modernized to avoid stagnation and enable more full-fledged cooperation within foreign and security policy. Read the speech
Swedish Armed Forces staffing: 10,000 conscripts and pay
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that the total defense needs to grow through expanded conscription, more employees and more professional officers, and emphasizes the need for active measures to attract and retain personnel. Read the speech
Sweden's crisis preparedness: cybersecurity, water, shelters
- Argues that civil defense must be strengthened through concrete reforms and large resource additions. Criticizes that crisis preparedness has been neglected for a long time and moves for approval of the committee's proposal. Read the speech
Extra budget for defense materiel and Ukraine support
- Argues that the current support package is good but insufficient in a longer perspective. Wants Sweden to create long-term frameworks for strong military support, send Jas to Ukraine and expresses support for Ukraine becoming a member of Nato. Read the speech
Sweden total defense: SD, S, KD propose training and taxes
- Argues that Russia poses a serious threat to security and that Sweden must strengthen its total defense. Wants to continue supporting Ukraine, build up a strong defense with large resource additions and moves for approval of the committee's report. Read the speech
Sweden defense and crisis preparedness: investments and taxes
- Criticizes the Social Democrats' double standard as they consider defense materiel to be morally reprehensible while simultaneously wanting the state to become a co-owner in the defense industry. Argues that the state should stop moralizing and instead show pride for the defense industry in order to secure capital. Asks if the member can investigate the issue. Read the speech
- Urges joint work to change rules that hinder development within the defense industry. Argues that private capital is needed to increase the pace of production and questions state control as a solution. Read the speech
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Housing, infrastructure, defense and foreign policy debate
- Asks what the government is doing to influence Uganda to ensure human rights for LGBTQI persons after the country introduced the world's strictest laws against these persons. Read the speech
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Crime, healthcare, education and authority roles debate
- Asks about the government's position regarding the Swedish defense industry and whether investments there should be considered sustainable to help Ukraine win the war. Criticizes that state actors exclude weapons from sustainable investments. Read the speech
- Requests a clarification of the government's position regarding state-owned activities. Argues that current ethical principles hinder investments in the defense industry and asks if the minister can act. Read the speech
Extra budget for Ukraine defense materiel and weapons support
- Argues that the support for Ukraine is an act of solidarity and necessary for Europe's security. Wants Sweden to contribute to training in mine clearance and hopes that Ukraine can be granted access to the Jas Gripen in the near future. Read the speech
Defense materiel to Ukraine and anti-tank missiles to USA
- Argues that Ukraine must win the war for Europe's freedom and that Sweden must continue to provide extensive military, humanitarian, and political support. Wants Sweden to also push for Ukraine's EU membership and contribute to the reconstruction. Moves for approval of the finance committee's proposal. Read the speech
Staffing: Conscription rules, compensation and reserve officers
- Argues that the defense must be strengthened with competent staffing and that personnel supply is central to meeting the serious security situation. Wants to avoid detailed regulation of the authorities' role as employers, increase the proportion of women in the defense and urge for the inclusion of hbtqi persons. Read the speech
Sweden's crisis preparedness: staffing and civil defense
- Argues that civil defense is neglected and must be strengthened. Notes that the government has taken important initiatives to improve crisis preparedness and moves for approval of the committee's proposal. Read the speech
Sweden's Nato membership: collective defense and security
- Asks how Vänsterpartiet plans to handle a military attack since they do not provide answers in their budget. Also asks whether the world would become safer without Nato and how a world with nuclear weapons in the hands of despots affects Sweden's security. Read the speech
- Argues that more than 2 percent of the defense budget is required for her to feel secure with the proposed security policy. Asks how the proposed cooperation with neighboring countries can be built when these choose Nato over bilateral cooperation. Read the speech
- Argues that Nato membership is a historically and morally correct decision for Sweden's security. Wants Sweden to become an active member that significantly strengthens the defense and strives for a deep cooperation with Nato, including the possibility of bases on Swedish soil. Read the speech
- Confirms that Turkey has major democratic problems and a significant deficit when it comes to the opposition's opportunities. Argues that Sweden's Nato membership does not affect Turkey's domestic political conditions. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden should have an engaged role in Nato where we make our voice heard. Criticizes the image of Sweden becoming a puppet state to Turkey and argues that this is a false image. Read the speech
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- Argues that it is necessary for Nato to contribute to Sweden's defense in the event of a major threat. Does not want to rule out foreign bases in Sweden, but emphasizes that this does not need to happen in the short term. Read the speech
Sweden defense and crisis preparedness: 2% spending and 5 brigades
- Argues that Sweden must strengthen its resilience and military defense to meet threats from Russia and climate change. Wants to strengthen civil defense, continue the humanitarian support to Ukraine and approve the committee's proposal. Read the speech
Sweden's UN mission in Mali: Wagner Group and new strategy
Labor market policy, assistance, integration and social issues
- Asks how the government wants to continue the work to counter HIV. Points out that inequality, stigma, and discrimination contribute to the spread of infection. Read the speech
- Argues that civil society is an important resource in the work. Asks about Sweden's opportunities to contribute to improved health linked to HIV through antiretroviral drugs and preventive medicines. Read the speech
Foreign policy, security, school, and climate debate
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- Argues that the agreement does not lack prioritization but reflects a need for cooperation across party lines. Assures that the government will return with concrete proposals regarding security policy. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden must take responsibility for people who are oppressed in Turkey. Emphasizes that NATO membership provides security but must not occur at the expense of other people's needs and values. Read the speech
- Shares the concern for the population in countries under oppression. Argues that Sweden needs to find solutions together with other democracies to become a full Nato member while simultaneously safeguarding humanism. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.