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Ardalan Shekarabi (S)
What Ardalan Shekarabi 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.
Labor market policy and unemployment insurance changes
- Criticizes the government's and the Sweden Democrats' policy that affects the unemployed through lowered benefit levels in the unemployment insurance fund. Asks if the Sweden Democrats intend to stand by their promise not to lower the unemployment insurance fund or to reverse the reduction. Read the speech
- Argues that the reduction of the unemployment insurance affects ordinary people's economic security. Asks what the Sverigedemokraterna intend to do to undo the deterioration of the fund and take responsibility for their previous promises. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's and the Sverigedemokraternas passive policy which has led to record-high unemployment and diminished economic security. Instead wants to pursue an active job policy with a focus on growth, education, and full employment. Read the speech
- Argues that unemployment has increased for the third year in a row. Wants to combat unemployment through an active labor market policy and economic security, as well as dismantle the deteriorations that the Sverigedemokraterna have implemented. Read the speech
- Corrects Magnus Persson and argues that unemployment is still at high levels. Criticizes the government's labor market policy and argues that the development has been catastrophic with record-high unemployment. Read the speech
- Argues that the unemployment insurance is an important part of the society's organization and a necessary insurance for the individual. Wants to turn to the business community to gather ideas about educations that lead to jobs. Read the speech
- Argues that the Moderaterna have stopped prioritizing the economy and jobs and criticizes the government's incompetence which has led to high unemployment. Wants to return to a focus on full employment and cooperation with the business sector to promote growth. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Moderaternas policy as harmful for wage earners and entrepreneurs. Asks why it is good to lower the a-kassan and the income insurance when unemployment is due to the economic cycle. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's policy has increased unemployment and demands an active job policy with a focus on growth. Criticizes the reduction of benefit levels and instead advocates for educational initiatives and economic security for the unemployed. Read the speech
Iran's Revolutionary Guard terrorist listing and protests
- Argues that the Iranian regime constitutes a threat to Sweden and the Iranian people. Demands concrete actions beyond condemnations and proposes that the Foreign Minister should prioritize getting the EU to blacklist the military organization. Read the speech
- Argues that the Iranian regime is a threat to Sweden's security and democracy through its support for Putin. Asks if the government is prepared to leave the dialogue with the regime and change its Iran policy to support the Iranian people. Read the speech
Labor market: SD, S, and M debate unemployment and policy
- Criticizes the "Sweden Democrat" policy of lowering the unemployment insurance. Argues that the reduction hits those affected by cyclical unemployment hard and that this was not what the Sweden Democrats promised during the election campaign. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is lowering the unemployment insurance (a-kassan) and the activity support. Argues that the policy means that 86,000 people risk ending up on social assistance. Asks why these benefits were lowered. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's policy for having caused a self-created crisis through cuts in vocational training and investment support. Wants the government to acknowledge the errors, use the Swedish Public Employment Service's resources for training and cooperate with the business sector. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government's efforts are insufficient in relation to the high unemployment. Argues that education levels are too low and advocates for better support for the unemployed through folk high schools. Also criticizes the Swedish Public Employment Service's (Arbetsförmedlingen) lack of ability to use its appropriations. Read the speech
- Argues that the increase in the child allowance was a method to stimulate the economy. Criticizes the government for having allowed the recession to be prolonged and wants to abolish the care deduction so as not to burden workers and civil servants. Read the speech
- Argues that it is the Sweden Democrats who have lowered the unemployment insurance. Claims that Magdalena Andersson managed the economy with order and tidiness and emphasizes that the party wants to abolish the waiting period. Read the speech
- Argues that it is the Sweden Democrats and the governing parties that rule the country. Criticizes that the Sweden Democrats have betrayed their voters by prioritizing immigration issues over socioeconomic issues, which has led to a lowered unemployment insurance (a-kassa) and increased social assistance. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's passivity and poor governance of Arbetsförmedlingen. Argues that Arbetsförmedlingen fails to use the resources to offer the training that companies demand. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government has cut back on preparatory measures and training for people far from the labor market. Argues that the state must finance these measures and asks if the government parties have any self-criticism. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Minister for Employment suggested berry picking as an alternative for unemployed academics. Asks if the government has ambitions to create a labor market policy for academics and proposes state reserve jobs for newly graduated young people. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Minister for Employment does not present proposals that combat unemployment but rather the unemployed. Asks if the government understands the consequences of reduced unemployment insurance and suggests that instead, one should invest in opportunities for young academics. Read the speech
Government policy on unemployment, school and integration
- Asks whether the government intends to ensure that Arbetsförmedlingen finances training that leads to jobs with the allocated resources. Points out that unemployment has increased since the government took office and that the training figures are at record lows. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has the possibility to make decisions on that Arbetsförmedlingen shall finance training that leads to jobs. Asks if the government intends to ensure that Arbetsförmedlingen uses the resources in the right way given the high unemployment. Read the speech
Activity support reduction and new unemployment insurance rules
- Criticizes that the reduction of the activity support forces elderly long-term unemployed people to sell their assets and end up on social assistance. Asks if the government is ready to take measures to save these people. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is lowering the activity support to a level that is not livable. Argues that the reduction forces elderly long-term unemployed people into social assistance and demands that the government acts to change this. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Minister calls the unemployment insurance a benefit. Argues that the reduction of the activity support corresponds to an insurance company worsening the terms when a villa starts to burn. Read the speech
Rules on state employee dismissal and trade union rights
- Argues that trust in public institutions is crucial for society. Supports the proposal as it is well-considered, serves the public interest, and respects the Swedish model for industrial relations. Read the speech
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Economy, migration, and welfare debate on child poverty
- Criticizes the Prime Minister for having used incorrect data regarding vacant jobs to downplay unemployment. Asks if the Prime Minister intends to stop using incorrect data or if he has abandoned the bourgeois view for a right-wing populist perspective. Read the speech
Asbestos issue and workplace safety: government handling debate
- Criticizes the government's passivity and lack of long-term perspective in the labor market policy. Argues that the government has not acted on the Swedish Work Environment Authority's proposal regarding independent tests and approved trainers and urges the minister to present concrete measures. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's passive handling of the asbestos issue and argues that it is an urgent matter concerning life and health. Wants the government to present an action plan and take measures according to Arbetsmiljöverket's proposal. Read the speech
- Urges the Minister to lead the work on asbestos control instead of just following the question. Argues that the government is responsible for acting on the agency's shortcomings and offers cooperation if the government presents legislative proposals. Read the speech
Unemployment management and labor market measures in Riksdag
- Argues that Sweden has an unacceptably high unemployment rate that affects young and old people. Wants the policy to combat mass unemployment through active measures and an active labor market policy. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for failing to manage the high unemployment. Argues that an active labor market policy with investments in young people is required to break long-term unemployment. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government does not want to acknowledge the mass unemployment despite Sweden having the second largest problem in the EU and OECD. Asks for the government's plan to use resources so that young people do not get stuck in long-term unemployment. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government has not answered the question regarding their plan and argues that Arbetsförmedlingen lacks the capacity to assign training that leads to jobs. Asks for the government's plan for 2025 to counter mass unemployment. Read the speech
- Argues that young people risk long-term unemployment and demands that the government takes action. Proposes increased investments in summer jobs as well as that young people registered at Arbetsförmedlingen receive help to obtain a driver's license. Read the speech
- Admits that he should have done more to create order in the labor market. Criticizes Magnus Persson for having blocked proposals on requirements for Swedish collective agreements in public procurement and for having damaged the Swedish model. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Sweden Democrats blocked the proposal on Swedish conditions in public procurement. Argues that this gives foreign construction companies competitive advantages and contributes to the fact that Swedish construction workers cannot establish themselves in the market. Read the speech
- Argues that extra services are good policy because they cause people to move from passivity to contributing to the welfare. Wants a combination of activity, employment, and labor market training where society contributes to make people employable. Read the speech
- Wants to change the rules for sickness benefits because Sweden has the strictest rules in comparable countries. Argues that current rules cause people with disabilities or illnesses to live in poverty. Read the speech
- Argues that the care deduction is unfair because it hits workers with lower wages harder than academics. Wants to abolish the care deduction to create justice for the workers who perform important social contributions. Read the speech
- Argues that entrepreneurship is important for prosperity. Wants to abolish the carens deduction and improve the working environment to create a secure social insurance system. Claims that entrepreneurship does not collapse in other countries despite more secure social insurances. Read the speech
- Asks if the Sweden Democrats are prepared to take responsibility for postponing the reduction of the unemployment insurance. Argues that the decision on the reduction is a result of the Sweden Democrats' work in the chamber. Read the speech
- Points out that the level of the unemployment insurance is among the worst in comparable countries. Asks whether the Sweden Democrats will postpone the reduction of the benefit level to 70 percent after 100 days of unemployment. Read the speech
Labor market, migration, infrastructure and welfare debate
- Asks the Minister for Employment about the government's ideas regarding the reduced presence and closure of service offices of Arbetsförmedlingen in a situation with high unemployment and rising youth unemployment. Also criticizes the lack of information regarding Northvolt's bankruptcy. Read the speech
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Labor market policy and unemployment insurance debate
- Criticizes the government's passivity and dismantling of the active labor market policy, which has led to increased unemployment and a lack of labor market training. Wants to return to an active labor market policy that invests in people, education, and transition. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government and the Sweden Democrats for betraying workers by letting unemployment increase. Argues that one should invest in young people by financing driver's license training to increase their employability. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's passivity and dismantling of the active labor market policy. Argues that the Tidö Agreement lacks focus on economic growth and job creation, and advocates for a policy that focuses on productivity and growth. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's policy and argues that Arbetsförmedlingen is unable to assign labor market training. Argues that reduced unemployment benefits do not make the unemployed more employable but rather make life harder for them. Read the speech
- Argues that it is unreasonable not to invest more in education that leads to jobs. Criticizes that Arbetsförmedlingen is getting worsened conditions and calls for unity on what conditions the agency needs to reduce unemployment. Read the speech
- Argues that most unemployed people want jobs but lack the right skills. Suggests that one should invest in people and increase the number of labor market trainings. Wants the government to take more initiatives. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government has prioritized tax cuts for the wealthiest over investments in welfare and jobs. Argues that the money instead should have been used to invest in people, education, and healthcare. Read the speech
State presence: Government centralization and rural services
- Criticizes the government's decision to close service offices and centralize public activities to Stockholm. Argues that the centralization harms trust in public administration and demands that the minister recognize these mistakes and redo them. Read the speech
- Want the Minister to withdraw statements regarding labor market measures. Argues that the Minister should show respect for the competent government employees in Västernorrland and the Swedish public administration. Read the speech
Labor market policy: SD, S, and M debate benefits and taxes
- Argues that the social democratic heritage is based on active labor market policies and investments in housing policy to build away unemployment. Criticizes the government's abolition of the investment support for rental housing during a recession and questions how the opposition can defend lowered benefit levels. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is lowering the unemployment benefit and worsening the economic security for the unemployed. Argues that the market does not solve the housing shortage and demands active government interventions to create jobs and build away the housing shortage. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's and the Sverigedemokraternas passivity and cuts in active labor market policies. Argues that society must offer major investments in labor market training to counter unemployment and skills shortages. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's and the Sweden Democrats' policy for passively allowing cheating and displacement effects. Argues that targeted subsidized employment is necessary to get people into work and counteract passivity. Read the speech
- Argues that the current proposal on prescription periods does not solve the problem. Suggests means-testing of labor immigration as well as stronger trade unions and protection organizations to combat crime in the workplace. Expresses disappointment that the prescription rules were not included in the proposals. Read the speech
Income insurance in new unemployment funds: L and S debate
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- Criticizes that the government is actively lowering the replacement rate in the unemployment insurance already after 100 days. Argues that the government should fight unemployment instead of worsening the economic security for workers. Read the speech
- Argues that the Swedish model is based on economic security in the event of unemployment. Criticizes the government's passivity and the deterioration of both the unemployment insurance (a-kassan) and supplementary income insurance. Promises to continue voting against deteriorations in order to preserve the citizens' economic security. Read the speech
Government management of economy, infrastructure, and health
- Criticizes the government's passive stance and reduced investments in job initiatives despite the highest unemployment level in ten years. Asks when the minister intends to change the job policy and take to heart the criticism regarding the need for active job initiatives. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's passivity as resources for job initiatives have disappeared. Asks what adjustments the government is making in its job policy given that unemployment is the highest in ten years. Read the speech
Uppsalapendeln: State control of SJ vs. commercial operation
- Criticizes that the state does not take responsibility for the rail traffic and that SJ refuses to have any social responsibility. Asks if the government agrees that SJ lacks social responsibility and if there are ambitions to steer the company to contribute to society. Read the speech
- Criticizes that SJ does not take its social responsibility and that the government does not learn from market failures. Wants the government to set aside ideological dogmas and present a policy that secures functioning rail traffic and growth. Read the speech
- Urges the government to learn from SJ's failure and regain control over basic services. Argues that market failures and privatizations hinder growth and demand that the state takes responsibility for commuting without ideological obstacles. Read the speech
Security screening of foreign citizenship and Swedish-Iranians
- Thanks the minister for the signal regarding equal treatment. Means that Swedes with roots in Iran are discriminated against in the labor market because of their Iranian citizenship. Asks if the government intends to give the investigation an additional mandate to resolve this. Read the speech
- Criticizes that Swedes with Iranian roots are excluded from the labor market due to security screenings. Argues that the government must find a solution to prevent discrimination and exclusion of this group. Read the speech
- Argues that Swedish-Iranians continue to be excluded from services within the public sector due to their roots. Demands a rapid solution that provides security and ensures equal treatment for these individuals. Read the speech
Crime prevention: funding cuts, migration and social exclusion
- Welcomes the strategy's crime-preventing aspects but criticizes the reduced funding to Brå. Argues that municipalities and regions lack resources to implement the initiatives and urges the government to provide the necessary resources. Read the speech
- Argues that the causes of gang crime are complex and require a comprehensive analysis that includes both socioeconomic factors and migration. Emphasizes that the strategy needs resources for municipalities, psychiatry, and civil society to avoid becoming empty words. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's policy and budget which cause record-high savings in school and welfare. Argues that society fails parents through long waiting times within child and adolescent psychiatry and questions the prioritization of tax cuts over functioning public institutions. Read the speech
Troll factories, forestry, animal welfare and democracy debate
- Criticizes that a parliamentary party operates fake accounts to spread hate and mistrust. Asks the government what measures are intended to stop the influence from fake accounts and combat hate on social media. Read the speech
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Gang violence, school cuts and sentencing debate in Riksdag
- Asks the Minister for Justice what measures the government intends to take to stop new recruitment to gangs, as current sentencing increases do not stop the accelerating gang violence. Read the speech
- Asks how the government intends to stop the new recruitment of children into gangs. Simultaneously criticizes cuts in schools, social services, and leisure activities. Read the speech
PM Question Time: bank tax, nuclear power, and defense
- Notes that the security situation has worsened due to statements about demolishing mosques and hate speech against Muslims. Asks what concrete help the government intends to provide to property owners and business owners to increase preparedness against potential terrorist acts. Read the speech
Measures to counter children's links to criminal networks
- Argues that Sweden has become a horror example of gang crime and demands that politicians focus on stopping new recruitment. Criticizes the government's focus on repressive proposals and calls for more resources to the municipalities to stop the new recruitment. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government has not yet presented a legislative proposal despite the work having begun several years ago. Asks if the Minister is prepared to cooperate to quickly push through the legislation. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's 8 billion is not sufficient given the inflation. Asks if the minister is prepared to change the position on the funding and allocate more resources to municipalities that are forced to make savings. Read the speech
- Argues that the police want to see more investments in social services, schools, and civil society to stop new recruitment. Criticizes the government's additional resources as municipalities suffer from staff shortages and calls for prioritizing the work against new recruitment before tax cuts. Read the speech
- Urges the government to set aside pride and fast-track the proposals that are already on the table. Argues that the previous government had a close cooperation with SKR and implemented many social policy reforms. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is allocating too few resources to the welfare system and the opposition agrees that the budget does not cover the record-high cost increases. Argues that the government should set aside the prestige and increase the appropriations to stop cuts. Read the speech
- Asks whether the Sweden Democrats are satisfied with the current economic policy and the resource shortage within social services and school. Read the speech
- Asks about which working methods can compensate for staff shortages within social services and school. Argues that current cuts in these activities lead to greater problems with new recruitment to the gangs. Read the speech
- Argues that investments in preventive work, as in Malmö, have led to improvements. Criticizes the government's policy which provides insufficient resources to the municipal sector. Read the speech
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Government investments in crime prevention, defense and education
- Thank you for the cooperation regarding preventive coercive measures. Ask if the government intends to return with an amendment budget after criticism regarding the low investment in preventive work against gang crime. Read the speech
- Argues that the 80 million kronor allocated for crime prevention work are insufficient to stop new recruitment to the gangs. Asks if the government intends to present a supplementary budget following the criticism of these funds. Read the speech
Fight against corruption in Sweden and trust in the state
- Criticizes the government's decision to classify payments as confidential, stop the principle of public access for schools, and shut down an investigation into corruption risks. Argues that these decisions damage the high degree of trust that is a prerequisite for the sense of community. Read the speech
- Asks how the Minister for Civil Affairs views the effects of the principle of public access on welfare crime, corruption, and risks of undue influence. Criticizes that the government has taken a position against the principle of public access regarding independent schools and the electricity support. Read the speech
- Argues that privatized public activities risk damaging trust in society if objectivity and impartiality are not ensured. Wants to use the principle of public access and other mechanisms to limit the risks of corruption and undue influence. Read the speech
- Argues that research shows corruption risks in public procurement and privatizations. Criticizes that the government discontinued the investigation into corruption risks in public procurement and privatizations. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats have contributed to creating a regulatory framework for the control of party contributions. Wants to conduct a debate on whether these rules need further development. Read the speech
- Praises the opponent's courage to raise the issue of anonymous party contributions. Looks forward to a continued dialogue between the parties to ensure better control mechanisms, also regarding party contributions. Read the speech
- Argues that unauthorized influence on political institutions is a central issue. Notes that there is a lack of regulation regarding foreign powers' influence and that deficiencies in the legislation regarding anonymous contributions create an impunity that must be addressed. Read the speech
- Agrees that there are deficiencies and a lack of regulation regarding foreign influence on political institutions. Argues that the issue of funding for political parties is relevant and wants to cooperate to address this. Read the speech
- Answers that he lacks knowledge of the property prices in Gothenburg to make an assessment. Instead, informs about his work with regulating the sale of welfare activities below market value. Read the speech
- Urges to ensure that the principle of public access applies to all publicly funded activities. Criticizes that a liberal government has announced that the principle of public access shall not apply to publicly funded schools. Read the speech
- Asks why the Sweden Democrats were against the introduction of ownership and management screening in public activities. Read the speech
- Argues that the Sweden Democrats chose to follow the national association of friskolor's line instead of their own action program. Welcomes it if the speaker practices self-criticism and works to change their party's stance on these issues. Read the speech
- Argues that the principle of public access is required in order to be able to hold someone accountable in publicly funded activities conducted by private actors. Criticizes the government's reluctance to expand the principle of public access and asks if the opposing party intends to influence their own party. Read the speech
- Want to support the public opinion campaign to get bourgeois parties to take a stand for the principle of public access. Argues that the current welfare model with many private actors requires expanded principles and mechanisms to counter corruption. Read the speech
- Questions whether Fredrik Malm and the Liberals agree with the Sweden Democrats' explanatory model that there is a strong connection between immigration, the multicultural society, and corruption risks in Swedish society. Read the speech
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Government priorities, family support and Ukraine aid debate
- Asks what the Prime Minister intends to do to condemn the coalition party's attacks on the constitutional principles regarding the independence of the courts and objectivity in the appointment of authorities. Read the speech
Prison and Probation Service conditions and resources debate
- Argues that the situation in the correctional system is very serious due to justice policy reforms. Wants the Minister for Justice to deliver necessary resources here and now to ensure the working environment and prevent increased recidivism rates. Read the speech
- Argues that cooperation in the Riksdag is required for an effective crime policy. Urges the Minister for Justice to distance himself from the coalition partners' attacks against the correctional services and the constitution as well as to safeguard the employees' integrity and protection. Read the speech
Measures against Iran: sanctions, terror labeling and ambassador
- Argues that Islamism constitutes a threat to safety and freedom. Urges the Foreign Minister to show political leadership by summoning the Iranian ambassador to stop executions and save human lives. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Foreign Minister for risk-minimizing by using ready-made civil servant products instead of acting clearly. Argues that Sweden must show political leadership by summoning Iran's ambassador to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs to show concrete support for freedom in Iran. Read the speech
Budget priorities: tax cuts, defense and social issues
- Asks how the Prison and Probation Service will manage the challenges that await. Expresses concern that increased sentencing increases the burden on the Prison and Probation Service and argues that the agency needs the right conditions. Read the speech
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