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Anna Wallentheim (S)
What Anna Wallentheim 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.
Welfare, school, migration and economy debate in Riksdag
- Argues that the increasing intolerance, violence, and destructive norms of masculinity are a warning signal that requires action. Criticizes that the previous government weakened sex education and instead advocates for strengthening the education to prevent vulnerability. Read the speech
State support for associations countering right-wing extremism
- Argues that non-profit associations have a heavy responsibility when far-right groups book premises with false information. Asks if the government is prepared to provide clearer support through concrete advice, routines, or contact channels. Read the speech
- Argues that open meeting places must not be left alone when extremist groups exploit their openness. Asks what the government is prepared to do to support associations when the current system is insufficient. Read the speech
- Argues that extremist organizations lie to gain access to premises and recruit. Urges to stand up for the democratic process and be worthy role models by avoiding lies in the political debate. Read the speech
Water shortages in southern Sweden: state funding and food supply
- Argues that the water shortage in southern Sweden is a current crisis affecting drinking water, agriculture, and crisis preparedness. Asks how the government ensures that municipalities and regions receive the tools and resources required to manage the consequences of climate change. Read the speech
- Argues that water shortage is a national issue that threatens food security and preparedness. Demands a clearer national strategy and government support so that municipalities can invest in water infrastructure and storage. Read the speech
- Argues that municipalities lack the economic resources to handle the consequences of climate change. Wants the state to take greater responsibility by providing municipalities and regions with the necessary economic resources to secure the water supply and food production. Read the speech
Gang crime eradication: M's halved violence vs S's mafia law
- Argues that the Prison and Probation Service faces major challenges with high occupancy and staff shortages. Emphasizes that resources and capacity must be secured so that readaptation and rehabilitation can function in order to prevent recidivism. Read the speech
Gang crime eradication strategy and recruitment measures
- Argues that girls and young women are now also perpetrators of violent crimes. Wants to stop new recruitment by ensuring that schools and social services receive better knowledge and resources to identify these children. Read the speech
New municipal right of first refusal to improve housing
- Argues that a municipal right of first refusal is a necessary tool for small municipalities like Perstorp to ensure long-term stability and social responsibility. Asks if the minister is open to investigating the issue to gather facts. Read the speech
- Argues that existing systems are insufficient in practice, especially in smaller municipalities with limited resources. Requests that the government presents a new pre-emption law to strengthen municipalities' opportunities to act and help citizens. Read the speech
Prison expansion and crime prevention debate in Riksdag
- Argues that the Prison and Probation Service is acutely overloaded and that the current expansion rate is insufficient. Proposes that Specialfastigheter should be given a clearer social mission to support the expansion, and that information at release should be improved to strengthen security. Read the speech
Terrorism: SD, S, and M debate immigration and justice measures
- Argues that terrorism today is fragmented, digital and hybridized. Proposes to strengthen the justice system and preventive work, as well as to classify GPS interference as a terrorist offense. Read the speech
Sports accessibility for persons with disabilities and KD measures
- Argues that inclusion requires resources that reflect reality because para-sport is more expensive. Criticizes that only 14 öre of every krona goes to people with disabilities and asks how the government can increase equality. Read the speech
- Argues that structural barriers such as economy and a lack of coaches and premises limit participation for persons with disabilities. Asks how the government views a potential redistribution of resources if future analyses show a need for it. Read the speech
- Argues that lack of access to sports for persons with disabilities is a political responsibility. Wants a society where participation is a right that is not determined by functional ability or economy. Read the speech
Private health insurance for municipal politicians tax funding
- Criticizes that municipal politicians in Burlöv use tax money to purchase private health insurance as a benefit. Argues that this is a violation of the foundations of the welfare state because care should be provided based on need, not based on professional title. Read the speech
- Argues that private health insurance for politicians damages trust in the public system and that resources are diverted from public care. Asks if the government believes that politicians with tax-funded insurance should be allowed to go ahead of citizens in the queues. Read the speech
- Argues that elected officials should serve the citizens and not grant themselves benefits. Criticizes that politicians buy their way past queues they themselves have created and demands that they should stand in the same queues as the citizens. Read the speech
Women in gangs: stricter bans, juvenile prisons and exit programs
- Argues that the government's work risks stopping at knowledge and mapping. Wants to see concrete measures such as specialized exit programs, protected housing, and coordinated social interventions to help women away from gang crime. Read the speech
- Argues that the perspective on gang crime must be broadened to include women's roles as both victims and active participants. Requests that the government integrates a gender equality perspective in the work to ensure that women and girls are not rendered invisible or left without support. Read the speech
- Argues that women are both perpetrators and victims and demands an equality perspective in the work against gangs. Criticizes that authorities lack methods to meet women and demands clear political steering as well as reinforced efforts. Read the speech
Fight against activity clubs and right-wing extremism
- Argues that the far-right is growing and that activist clubs are training for violence in Sweden. Wants concrete measures, a strengthened justice system and a review of the legislation on secret group activities in order to defend democracy. Asks how the government will act. Read the speech
Closure of Skatteverket in Simrishamn and state presence
- Criticizes that the state's presence in the countryside is being gradually weakened and that the closure of the Skatteverket office in Simrishamn is unworthy for the elderly. Argues that the state should be present where people live and asks when the government says stop. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is evading responsibility for disappearing state services and argues that the closure of offices in Simrishamn harms the municipality's purchasing power and confidence in the future. Wants the government to take responsibility for state presence throughout the country through political decisions. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the state is withdrawing from the countryside and smaller towns. Argues that the state has a responsibility to be present where people live in order to safeguard trust, safety, and cohesion. Read the speech
School, environment, healthcare and economy debate in Riksdag
- Asks when the government intends to act to stop the sale of pedophile dolls. Argues that it is unacceptable that these dolls can still be purchased on e-commerce platforms and criticizes that the government's planned dialogue is too little and too slow. Read the speech
Independent school profit cap and renovation proposals
- Argues that the fundamental problem is not solved as long as profits are accepted in schools. Criticizes the market logic that leads to children receiving fewer resources while the owners receive more. Asks if the government is preparing a profit ban. Read the speech
- Criticizes that investments are eaten up by cost increases. Argues that equality cannot be achieved as long as tax money goes to profit distribution instead of the students. Wants a profit ban to safeguard children's right to an equal education. Read the speech
Welfare profits and school system renovation with sanctions
- Argues that the pursuit of profit within welfare is a systemic error where tax money flows towards private profit withdrawals instead of to the children's activities. Criticizes that the government's proposal only addresses the symptoms and not the fundamental problem that it is legal to take out profits from the school. Asks when the government intends to tackle the fundamental problem that tax money can be distributed as profit in private companies. Read the speech
Criminal justice: SD and M want expansion and leasing abroad
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- Argues that the leasing of facilities abroad is problematic as it has not had the desired effect. Suggests that instead, the construction process for new facilities should be simplified and accelerated through a committee initiative. Read the speech
- Argues that outsourcing abroad is expensive, inhumane and that it is difficult to ensure a good working environment for the staff. Criticizes the proposal as it does not meet the requirements for legal certainty. Read the speech
- Argues that the outsourcing of staff abroad risks legal certainty, is inhumane and costly. However, wants to be able to discuss urgent solutions if the situation becomes unsustainable for staff and clients, but stands firm that outsourcing is not the solution. Read the speech
- Argues that leasing abroad is a way to increase capacity, but opposes it for persons with family ties in Sweden. Suggests that the government should listen to municipalities that want to build institutions and seek other solutions. Read the speech
Women in gang crime: gender-sensitive strategy and resources
- Argues that girls are doubly vulnerable and involved in gang crime under different conditions than men. Proposes a gender-sensitive strategy with mapping, exit programs, and trauma treatment to protect and intercept these young girls. Read the speech
- Argues that women and young girls are drawn into gang crime due to trauma and a lack of social support. Proposes girl-specific exit programs and more resources to the municipalities and asks how the government will ensure that girls are not forgotten. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the minister does not respond to the municipalities' difficult economic situation. Argues that welfare must be the primary effort and demands increased resources for regions and municipalities to enable early interventions. Read the speech
Crime, climate and education: new sentencing and penalties
- Asks whether it is the government's intention that platforms such as Onlyfans should be able to be shut down within the framework of the new legislation. Argues that the legislation needs to be modernized to address sex purchases that occur remotely. Read the speech
Electricity prices in southern Sweden: KD, S, and MP views
- Highlights that high electricity prices create economic vulnerability and a risk of energy poverty for families with children in southern Sweden. Asks the Minister for Energy and Industry how this should be prevented. Read the speech
- Argues that the large price differences between electricity areas are a matter of regional justice that undermines trust in the country. Wants to mitigate the unreasonable electricity costs, compensate the hardest hit households and level out the regional price differences. Read the speech
Measures for children suspected of serious crimes: SD, S, M
- Argues that the state's efforts to break children's criminality are insufficient due to systemic errors and lack of coordination. Proposes that the public sector takes over HVB operations, introduces youth crime boards, and introduces penalties for drug purchases by children. Read the speech
- Argues that the government tightened penalties and police training, but admits that they did not do enough preventive work. Wants to combine powerful crime fighting with investments in school and social services to create safety. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democratic government had already appointed inquiries and carried out work before the current government took over. Criticizes that the bourgeois parties prioritize the sender over the policy itself and often vote no to Social Democratic proposals. Read the speech
- Argues that point marking is not the solution for all of the 800 children, but that one needed to start earlier. Wants to invest resources in point marking and other social interventions to support children. Read the speech
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State services: KD wants mobile solutions, S warns of cuts
Young offenders: SD demands harsher penalties, S wants more resources
- Argues that society has failed to protect children from gang recruitment due to lack of resources for school and social services. Wants to focus on social root causes, evidence-based preventive measures and strengthened welfare instead of solely harsher punishments. Read the speech
Recruitment of children to LSS residences: strategy debate
- Argues that criminal networks use sophisticated methods to recruit vulnerable children in LSS residences. Asks how the Minister for Justice intends to ensure that preventive work and protection against digital influence are prioritized in the government's strategy. Read the speech
- Argues that there is a lack of a deeper analysis of the new recruitment base for children in LSS residences. Requests a target group-adapted strategy with targeted measures for staff training and strengthened cooperation to protect these young people's unique vulnerabilities. Read the speech
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CVE center mandates: S proposes 40 million SEK for prevention
- Welcomes CVE's new mission to provide support during anxiety over school attacks and to audit public funds. Argues that preventive work against online radicalization is necessary and previously proposed an additional 40 million kronor. Read the speech
- Expresses appreciation for Rasmus Ling's commitment and knowledge during his time in the Riksdag. Wishes him luck with the future and thanks him for his efforts for the principles of the rule of law. Read the speech
Economic vulnerability and sexual exploitation of young women
- Argues that the government's response focuses on symptoms rather than causes. Criticizes the lack of a concrete plan to stop growing indebtedness and build economic security for young women. Read the speech
- Wants the tax requirement for women in prostitution to be removed. Criticizes the government's tax cuts for high-income earners and removed subsidies that affect young women. Asks how the government's measures shall be evaluated. Read the speech
- Argues that the government should focus on providing young people with a secure foundation through work and education. Proposes investments in debt relief, knowledge of personal finance in schools, and a policy that prioritizes equality and economic security. Read the speech
Women's economic vulnerability and over-indebtedness in Sweden
- Argues that young women are forced to sell sexual services to pay off debts due to a lack of support. Wants the government to strengthen support for young people in financial crisis and asks what is being done here and now. Read the speech
- Argues that the increasing youth unemployment and lower disposable incomes for women force young women into desperate measures such as sugar dating. Wants to prioritize more jobs and education as well as demands answers on how the government will reach the goals for economic equality. Read the speech
- Argues that young women are forced to sell sex to pay off debts due to lack of support and economic inequality. Wants the government to immediately reduce youth unemployment, improve support for young women and tighten measures against sexual exploitation. Read the speech
Women's stress sick leave: 500 million for primary care
- Argues that the stress from economic difficulties and unsustainable working conditions makes women sick. Criticizes that the sickness insurance reinforces inequality and asks why the government accepts that women in the welfare sector pay the price with their health. Read the speech
- Argues that the sickness insurance is not adapted to women's working conditions and reinforces inequality. Wants the government to change the definition of the labor market in the sickness insurance, invest in welfare and act on existing knowledge regarding stress-related ill health. Read the speech
Snow removal and transport infrastructure maintenance plan
- Argues that the current market system for snow removal is not working and that maintenance is not being prioritized. Asks when the government will ensure that reliability is put first so that the roads function regardless of the weather. Read the speech
- Criticizes the right-wing government and the Sweden Democrats for turning a blind eye to market failures in areas such as snow removal. Argues that citizens must be prioritized over companies and demands more controls at the borders to ensure winter tire requirements. Read the speech
Destructive masculinity norms and impact on society
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- Argues that destructive masculinity norms negatively affect young boys in school and sports and emphasizes the importance of workplaces for men's mental health. Asks how the government views the work of trade unions and safety representatives to counteract these norms. Read the speech
- Highlights existing examples of important preventive measures and warns that resources will be lost if one tries to invent new solutions instead of strengthening what already exists. Argues that welfare is the strongest tool for breaking destructive norms and urges the government to make larger investments in school, healthcare, and elderly care. Read the speech
Threats to democracy and human rights and Project 2025
- Argues that Trump's election victory and Project 2025 constitute a global threat to democracy and human rights. Wants Sweden to take leadership by developing a crisis plan with concrete measures against these consequences. Read the speech
- Wishes that the government takes the lead and develops a crisis plan. Argues that Sweden must mobilize internationally to protect women's right to abortion and hbtqi people's rights against conservative currents. Asks how the government can guarantee these rights if the government base supports Trump. Read the speech
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Violence against pregnant women: protection and measures
- Argues that violence against pregnant women is horrific and often escalates during pregnancy. Criticizes that the police work too reactively and not sufficiently preventatively. Asks how the government views the police's own self-criticism regarding preventative work. Read the speech
- Argues that the previous government initiated much of the work that is now being carried out. Proposes to introduce lex Lotta, criminalize psychological violence and appoint a crisis commission to prevent men's violence against women. Read the speech
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Healthcare, crime, energy and infrastructure debate in Riksdag
- Argues that economic crime harms welfare and causes large tax leakage. Asks whether the Economic Crime Authority should be developed instead of being phased out in order to stop the gangs' financing. Read the speech
Violence against elderly women: criminalizing psychological violence
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- Argues that staff within elderly care and health and medical care need higher knowledge to detect violence. Wants a baseline for welfare so that resource shortages do not hinder the protection of the elderly. Read the speech
Child poverty in Sweden: M's activity requirements and S's policy
- Argues that child poverty in Sweden is a serious problem that requires political will and better safety nets. Criticizes that the government does not address the increasing economic inequalities or work towards a fair tax policy. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's passivity and tax cuts that increase economic inequalities. Argues that resources should be distributed fairly to strengthen welfare and combat child poverty. Read the speech
- Demands a policy with decisive action where children in families with low incomes have their needs met and the gaps are reduced. Criticizes the government's economic policy and argues that it cannot achieve this. Read the speech
Measures to prevent Nazi attacks and manage violent extremism
- Argues that attacks against democracy, politicians, and civil society are not isolated incidents. Asks the Minister for Justice how one can work so that more young people dare to take responsibility for democracy when attacks against young women on the left wing are increasing. Read the speech
- Hope that the government gives a clear answer that right-wing extremism is just as important as other types of extremism. Calls for action so that the government should take a stand against threats in both physical and digital spaces. Read the speech
Equal pay and women's lifetime earnings debate in Riksdag
- Argues that the gender pay gap is an injustice that harms women's economic independence and society's growth. Asks the Minister of Justice how he views the uneven uptake of the parental insurance as a cause of unequal wages. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for undermining the education of foreign-born women. Argues that women have fewer economic resources and power than men, and demands real proposals to increase equality. Read the speech
Sexual exploitation and violence against women measures
- Argues that young women are exploited as commodities in gang crime and that violence against women is the ultimate expression of inequality. Asks how the government intends to increase gender equality work and break destructive norms of masculinity. Read the speech
- Argues that the government does not sufficiently address destructive masculinity norms and criticizes cuts in crime prevention research. Asks whether the government prioritizes municipalities and civil society over tax cuts for the wealthiest. Read the speech
- Argues that children are not born with destructive gender norms or criminal pre-programming. Criticizes the government's lack of political measures and underfunding of welfare and preventive work in schools and community life. Read the speech
National strategy against violent extremism and terrorism
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- Argues that the strategy is positive but that work must be done on all fronts. Denies that immigration is the problem and argues instead that segregation and lack of resources for the welfare system are the root causes. Read the speech
- Argues that increased segregation and exclusion are the root causes of crime and extremism. Wants to break down these structural barriers to prevent terrorism and suggests that the parties find a common line to break the exclusion. Read the speech
Gang funding from prostitution and human trafficking debate
- Argues that prostitution and human trafficking are deeply rooted in organized crime and that women are exploited as commodities by gangs. Asks if prostitution is missing from the government's strategy and how support for women to leave prostitution can be accelerated. Read the speech
- Argues that human trafficking and violence against women must be prioritized higher in the fight against gang crime. Criticizes cuts in support activities and asks how the government will handle illegal activities via Swedish ports. Read the speech
- Thanks the minister for the answers but emphasizes the need for a crisis commission against men's violence against women. Argues that combating gang crime and prostitution requires cooperation at all levels as well as investments in preventive measures and exit programs. Read the speech
Sports for people with disabilities: KD, S, M propose fees
- Argues that persons with functional variations have a significantly lower level of organization within sports due to lack of accessibility, economy, and cultural attitudes. Requests how the government shall follow up and support the research to increase access to sports. Read the speech
- Argues that more research is needed in the area. Criticizes the leisure card as the lack of facilities is a more prioritized issue. Suggests that the government should prioritize families with children through economic solutions such as a bank tax instead of tax cuts. Read the speech
- Argues that targeted measures should be found to lower fees rather than helping people to pay them. Emphasizes that people with functional variations should be included in society and sports without becoming a special solution. Read the speech
Access to acute psychiatric clinics: 6 billion SEK funding
- Argues that the growing mental ill-health and the increase in suicides is a serious problem. Criticizes that northern and eastern Skåne lack psychiatric acute care during evenings and weekends due to staff shortages. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's 6 billion does not solve the staff shortages or the healthcare queues since the regions' deficits are significantly larger. Points out that the lack of psychiatric acute care negatively affects other societal actors, especially the police. Read the speech
Women's stress-related sick leave: work environment and funding
- Highlights that stress-related sick leave is increasing sharply, primarily among working women in welfare professions. Argues that the problem is due to structural deficiencies such as understaffing and lack of resources and asks how the government will act against austerity demands that increase stress. Read the speech
- Argues that women's stress and sick leaves are a sign of structural inequality. Wants the government to present more concrete proposals that address the underlying causes of stress in both work life and private life. Read the speech
Sweden security debate on terrorism laws and deportations
School attacks: M wants national strategy and more police
- Asks how the government works to increase social cohesion and understanding of other cultures. Argues that young boys are radicalized online through hate, exclusion, and the romanticization of violence. Read the speech
- Argues that the solution to crime and radicalization lies in strengthening social cohesion and prioritizing crime prevention work. Criticizes the government for not doing enough and proposes economic investments to strengthen civil society and schools. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is now following the Social Democratic line by combining increased penalties with social measures. Points out that society is being split and that exclusion is born from economic difficulties, which risks leading to school attacks. Read the speech
Taxation of prostitution income and measures against trafficking
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- Criticizes that the Minister for Finance did not discuss how prostitution finances criminal gangs. Argues that prostitution is a reality where women and children are exploited and wants to stop the financing of organized crime by criminalizing the purchase of sex. Read the speech
Women's prisons: double occupancy, mental health and security
- Criticizes the concerning situation in women's prisons where record-high occupancy and overcrowding lead to increased violence. Argues that the need for new prisons is great and asks if the government plans a security class 1 prison for women. Read the speech
- Argues that the overcrowding leads to increased mental ill-health and reduced opportunities to break criminal lifestyles. Criticizes that the staff feel that the requirements cannot be met and that the safety for infants cannot be guaranteed. Read the speech
- Argues that the situation within the correctional services is unsustainable and risks becoming fruitless. Warns of increased ill health and incidents and emphasizes that crime prevention work is the most important factor to break the negative development. Read the speech
E22 chaos: Responsibility and MSB evaluation for crises
- Describes the difficult experiences for those who were stuck in traffic due to a lack of information and preparedness. Criticizes the government for not listening to proposals for a preparedness general and for dismantling the infrastructure. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for not being able to handle crises in an acceptable manner. Urges the government to adopt the Social Democrats' proposals, including those regarding a preparedness general and stricter requirements for heavy traffic. Read the speech
Communicable Diseases Act duty of disclosure and legal rights
- Argues that the duty of disclosure creates an unnecessary burden and stigmatization for people with HIV. Wants to abolish the duty of disclosure to adapt the legislation to today's level of knowledge and asks when the investigation into the abolition will begin. Read the speech
- Thanks the government for increased support to civil society and the Public Health Agency. Criticizes that money is being taken from folkbildningen. Argues that the focus should be on preventive work and that the duty to inform reinforces prejudices and restricts civil rights and freedoms. Considers it unreasonable to be able to be sentenced to prison for unprotected sex that does not lead to HIV transmission. Urges a rapid investigation of these provisions. Read the speech
- Argues that the duty to inform creates increased threats, hate, and violence for affected persons. Wants the government to abolish the duty to inform in order to promote equal treatment and better HIV prevention. Read the speech
KD wants 2 billion SEK for sports and leisure card for kids
- Argues that elite sports and grassroots sports live in symbiosis where the elite create role models and social cohesion. Asks how the minister views the fact that the municipalities' strained finances also affect community life and elite sports. Read the speech
- Argues that the sport is in a Catch-22 situation where increased costs and decreased revenues affect associations and families with children. Asks how the government views the fact that children and young people are quitting organized sports at increasingly younger ages. Read the speech
- Argues that investments in school, summer jobs, and sports are necessary to stop gang recruitment. Emphasizes the preventive values of sports and points out that sports are facing a financial crisis. Read the speech
LGBTQI crimes: 600 million SEK for police and victims
- Argues that hatred against hbtqi persons is growing and that the number of unreported crimes is extremely large. Asks how the government will work so that more people dare to report crimes without feeling that they are not taken seriously. Read the speech
- Argues that hatred against hbtqi-persons is growing and expresses concern that victims do not dare to report crimes. Criticizes the government's lack of concrete measures and cuts that affect support for women affected by violence. Wants the government to submit more propositions and use completed investigations to combat men's violence against women. Read the speech
- Criticizes the tightening of sentences where children are to be imprisoned. Argues that the government must act against hate and demands that the minister clearly signal against the Sweden Democrats' rhetoric and politics. Read the speech
Social cohesion plans: L, SD, and S debate integration goals
- Argues that the solution to gang recruitment is increased community cohesion, hope for the future, and meaningful leisure activities rather than harsher punishments. Criticizes that the government's policy does not reflect the beautiful words the Minister uses. Asks for three examples of community cohesion for young people that do not involve criminal justice measures. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's response is insufficient to stop child murder and that adults must take responsibility so that children have hope. Argues that politicians and the government must focus on identifying the underlying problems behind crime to find solutions. Read the speech
Freeze assets to counter terrorism financing and hate speech
- Supports the government's bill on freezing assets to fulfill international commitments and combat terrorism. Argues that one must also tackle the roots of hatred by addressing poverty, social inequality, and lack of education. Read the speech
- Asks if someone is born to be a radical Islamist and emphasizes the importance of preventive work to catch young people. Argues that one must work against both terrorism and right-wing extremism. Read the speech
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Crime prevention cooperation and municipal resources for S
- Argues that cooperation between school, police, and social services is of utmost importance to stop new recruitment to criminal gangs. Criticizes that municipalities often receive responsibility without sufficient resources and asks how this aligns with the government's ambitions. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's initiatives are counteracted by cuts in the municipalities. Wants to strengthen the equality grant to schools and proposes an increased general investment in the municipalities to enable crime prevention work. Read the speech
- Argues that crime policy cannot bear the entire solution and that the causes of crime must be combated through education and social policy. Urges the government to prioritize resources to municipalities, regions, and schools to strengthen crime prevention work. Read the speech
Cuts in non-formal education and study association funding
- Argues that all study associations play an important role for public health, integration, and crime prevention. Proposes that the other study associations should also be exempted from cuts in the same way as Sisu. Asks why the government makes a distinction between the different study associations. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Minister for Education for manipulating figures and argues that the government does not understand the importance of the study associations for Sweden. Urges the government to see what the study associations do every day and argues that no cuts should be made at all. Read the speech
Cuts in non-formal education: S and L criticize government
- Argues that study associations are crucial for democracy and crime prevention work. Criticizes the government's cuts and asks if all study associations should be exempted from the cuts as they also promote social cohesion and integration. Read the speech
Popular education funding: L wants separate folk high school grants
- Argues that the government's policy implies cuts and political steering that harm popular education. Asks whether the government can ensure the free and voluntary pillars of popular education through the proposed reform. Read the speech
- Argues that education is a right and a wealth that saves lives and strengthens democracy. Expresses concern over the difference between folk high schools and study associations and asks how the minister answers those who stand up for popular education. Read the speech
Measures for children suspected of crimes: age and drug tests
- Supports the report in its entirety and emphasizes that the focus must lie on preventive work. Argues that the justice system should act forcefully against serious crime while simultaneously ensuring legal certainty and early interventions for children. Read the speech
- Argues that the focus should be on equal schooling, strong social services and early interventions. Criticizes proposals to remove sentencing discounts or lower the age of criminal responsibility and points out that children in Sweden are suffering. Read the speech
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Terrorism and radicalization: root causes, borders and masculinity
- Argues that terrorism is one of the most serious crimes against democracy and requires preventive work against root causes. Emphasizes that right-wing extremism is as dangerous as Islamism and that masculinity plays a role in radicalization. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the opposing party portrays most people with an immigrant background as a problem. Argues that these people instead contribute to Sweden functioning through work in areas such as healthcare and elderly care. Read the speech
- Argues that immigration has benefited Sweden and the labor market. Criticizes the Sweden Democrats' rhetoric about walls and their policy which leads to segregation. Emphasizes that both Islamism and right-wing extremism are problematic. Read the speech
Terrorist organization penal provision: SD, V, and S debate
- Argues that combating terrorism is of the utmost importance and wants the government to continuously evaluate the effects of the new penal provision. Criticizes that the government did not take into account the Council on Legislation's criticism and expresses concern that opposition movements, engaged citizens, or journalists risk being covered by the law. Read the speech
Convention on the Rights of the Child and gang crime policy
- Argues that society must combat youth crime through both legal measures and preventive work. Asks how the minister views criticism from children's rights organizations regarding the proposed measures in the Tidö Agreement and whether these are compatible with the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Read the speech
- Argues that the justice system must promote the child's reintegration and that early exposure to criminal law can harm children. Criticizes proposals on coercive measures and visitation zones as they risk violating children's integrity and breaching the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Asks how the government ensures that proposals are based on research without violating children's rights. Read the speech
- Supports the removal of secrecy barriers to catch children and young people in time. Wants to review the legislation to punish adults who exploit children, increase the maximum duration for closed youth care as well as work preventatively against child poverty, overcrowding and lack of adult role models. Read the speech
Young offenders: sentencing, youth prisons and school funding
- Argues that society has failed to protect children and that young people who fail in school risk being recruited into criminal networks. Wishes to vote in favor of reservation 5 to facilitate coordination between authorities and remove secrecy barriers. Criticizes profit-driven schools for deficiencies in preventive work and lack of participation in crime prevention councils. Read the speech
- Argues that the Swedish school system is unfair and that the Sverigedemokraterna share responsibility for the school issues. Points out that the previous government introduced new punishments and increased police resources, while simultaneously criticizing privatization and cuts. Read the speech
- Argues that most people in the country are good and behave correctly. Criticizes the government's and Sverigedemokraternas cuts to welfare and argues that increased support to the municipalities is necessary for crime prevention work. Read the speech
School quality, work principle and marketization debate
- Criticizes the Swedish school system and describes how grades were raised at a free school without the teacher's knowledge. Asks the Minister of Education how he views that free schools are worst at awarding higher grades than what has been earned. Read the speech
Mother tongue instruction and Tidö Agreement in schools
- Argues that mother tongue instruction is crucial for students' identity, conceptual development, and literacy. Points out that international research shows its importance and asks if the government is prepared to expand the instruction. Read the speech
- Asks if the Minister is prepared to strengthen students' right to language development in their mother tongue and promise that the investigation does not have as its starting point to reduce or worsen the teaching. Criticizes that the investigation risks undermining mother tongue teaching. Read the speech
Regional healthcare cuts: KD wants more grants and beds
- Argues that cuts and skill shortages affect both patients' right to safe care and the staff's working environment. Asks how the government intends to improve the working environment and get more people to choose a career in healthcare. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government's cuts in adult education and vocational training affect the possibility of training staff for health and medical care. Asks how the government's proposals are to go hand in hand with these education cuts. Read the speech
Childcare during inconvenient hours: S wants review of laws
- Argues that childcare during inconvenient working hours must be a right regardless of profession to promote equality and the economy. Asks if it is reasonable that workers who keep society running do not receive the support they need. Read the speech
- Argues that more initiatives are needed to reduce inequalities in the labor market. Criticizes the government's tax cuts and the discontinuation of the karens investigation and wants the government to take more initiatives to enable the combination of work and family. Read the speech
High-speed train main line cancellations and infrastructure
- Criticizes the government's decision to scrap important investments on the main lines. Argues that the capacity shortage on the Södra stambanan harms the business sector and societal development and asks if the government is prepared to revise the decision. Read the speech
- Argues that the expansion of the railway between Hässleholm and Lund is necessary now to secure commuting and business. Criticizes that the government is dismantling previous investments and emphasizes that capacity must be increased through new construction. Read the speech
Foreign policy, security, school, and climate debate
- Argues that adult role models and a strong community life are crucial for creating security and breaking social exclusion. Wants to provide sports with better conditions through support and compensation to promote crime prevention work. Read the speech
- Argues that the leisure card has developed positively by reaching out more broadly and being varied based on socioeconomic background. However, asks how cost increases within the sports movement shall be met since the leisure card cannot solve rising membership fees. Read the speech
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Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.