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Åsa Eriksson (S)
What Åsa Eriksson 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.
Removal of waiting period deduction for sick employees
- Argues that the home office deduction is deeply unfair because it affects people in occupations where they cannot work from home. Wants to remove the deduction to prevent economically pressured individuals from going to work while sick. Read the speech
- Argues that Swedes do not need the care allowance to avoid unnecessary sick leave. Argues that the abolition reduces total sick leave as people recover faster and criticizes the minister for ignoring the advantages in the investigation. Read the speech
- Criticizes the minister for not having done anything to lower the ceiling for the care deduction despite seeing the problem. Argues that the care deduction is unfair and should be removed so that people do not become poorer because of being ill. Read the speech
Köping Hospital and future of threatened Swedish hospitals
- Criticizes that the region and the government are phasing out emergency care in Köping, which leads to longer distances and increased insecurity. Wants to re-establish round-the-clock emergency care in Köping and asks why the government classifies the hospital as threatened by decommissioning. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the current majority in Region Västmanland has deliberately closed the emergency room in Köping, which has created a shortage of competence. Argues that the government should inflation-proof the state grants instead of just offering targeted grants. Read the speech
- Argues that an urgent care center cannot replace a 24-hour emergency department as it is a different function and provides a different sense of security. Claims that Köping Hospital can be a strong emergency hospital if there is political will. Read the speech
Incorrect declarations of death and state responsibility
- Argues that today's system fails in terms of legal certainty and that the state does not take responsibility for the consequences for those affected. Wants the state to compensate costs for those who were incorrectly registered as deceased. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the state lacks responsibility for quickly restoring the lives and economic losses of those affected. Asks who will bear the costs and proposes a coordinated emergency process to restore identity and services. Read the speech
- Questions about who should bear the costs when someone is wrongly declared dead. Proposes a national crisis routine, time limits for restoration, and state responsibility for consequential damages. Argues that it is unreasonable for the regions to bear these costs. Read the speech
Social insurance for elite athletes and cultural workers
- Argues that elite athletes and cultural workers lack security because scholarships and performance-based incomes are not counted as income qualifying for sickness benefit. Wants the sickness insurance to reflect real incomes in order to provide better security for performers and freelancers. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's lack of ambition to implement legislation to improve security for elite athletes, cultural workers, and combinators. Argues that the system must reflect actual working methods and incomes to ensure fair and predictable security. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government has not acted on the responses from the referral bodies despite that the will is said to be great. Asks if the Minister will present a solution during the current mandate period to improve safety for the affected groups. Read the speech
Försäkringskassan's role in detecting domestic violence
- Criticizes the government for not having taken measures after a JO judgment. Argues that case officers have been urged not to ask questions about violence in relationships during sickness benefit investigations, which is a betrayal of women. Asks what has been done to ensure that the questions continue to be asked. Read the speech
- Asks why Försäkringskassan does not ask routine questions about violence similar to Arbetsförmedlingen. Criticizes the removal of dialogue assistance during maintenance and asks if the minister intends to reintroduce the possibility. Read the speech
- Questions about whether Försäkringskassan always asks about violence when investigating sickness benefit. Also wants answers on whether measures will be taken to reintroduce dialogue assistance for maintenance support. Read the speech
Work trials with maintained sickness benefit proposal
- Move to approve the proposal because it creates a secure path back to work with maintained sickness benefit. Argues that medical risks, lack of coordination, and the risk of exploitation by unscrupulous employers must be addressed. Read the speech
Compensation for hunting dogs and fees during swine fever
- Criticizes that the government has not taken responsibility for compensating hunters who were exploited during the swine fever outbreak. Asks whether the government will compensate the hunters for the hunting rights that they paid for but were unable to use. Read the speech
- Argues that hunters feel exploited and should receive compensation for the hunting fees they have paid but have been unable to use due to restrictions. Criticizes the government's passivity and argues that it sends bad signals to future hunters. Read the speech
- Argues that the debate is about hunters who have not received compensation for the hunting rights they have been unable to use. Criticizes the government for not wanting to provide compensation and regrets that the hunters feel exploited. Read the speech
Government budget, security and cultural policy debate
- Asks whether it was right and reasonable to lower the extra housing allowance for families with children and worsen the high-cost protection for medicines on the grounds that more families are dependent on charity. Read the speech
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Finsam coordination and Försäkringskassan's role in legislation
- Criticizes that Försäkringskassan dictates the terms and limits the activities of the coordination associations. Argues that the government does not govern the agency correctly and demands that the minister acts so that the parties become equal again. Read the speech
- Wants to change the Finsam legislation to increase work capacity and reduce benefit dependency. Criticizes the government for letting Försäkringskassan dictate the terms unilaterally instead of acting as one of four equal parties. Asks if the minister will take measures. Read the speech
- Criticizes that Försäkringskassan dictates the conditions and argues that the government should take responsibility for the management. Wants the legislation to be changed or reinterpreted to enable effective measures instead of alleviating coordination unions. Read the speech
Care deduction: M defends against S proposal to abolish it
- Criticizes the government for not having addressed the injustice in the quarantine deduction. Wants to abolish the quarantine deduction to protect wage earners and proposes a reintroduced high-cost protection for small and medium-sized enterprises. Asks why the government has not lowered the quarantine ceiling. Read the speech
- Argues that Swedish workers should receive sick pay from day one and that the waiting period deduction affects employees in manual occupations. Explains that the abolition is public-financially neutral and proposes a system to protect small and medium-sized enterprises. Read the speech
- Accuses the government of lying about the Social Democrats' work with the sickness benefit deduction. Argues that the abolition of the sickness benefit deduction reduces sickness absence and criticizes the government's view of humanity, which is based on the idea that workers are lazy. Wants to remove the unfair sickness benefit deduction. Read the speech
Economic security for illness and disability: SD, S, MP plans
- Criticizes that the Sweden Democrats have not acted to remove the unfair quarantine deduction despite previous promises. Asks if the party can promise to push for a removal of the quarantine deduction during the next mandate period. Read the speech
- Argues that wage earners bear high costs for the notice period deduction. Criticizes the Sweden Democrats for not having kept their election promise regarding a changed notice period deduction and asks if they will work for this in the next mandate period. Read the speech
- Want to remove the care deduction because it affects manual occupations and creates injustices. Proposes to reintroduce high-cost protection for smaller companies, use the same concept of work capacity for sickness benefit and sickness allowance as well as introduce penalty fees for employers who fail in their responsibility for the work environment. Read the speech
- Argues that there are currently three deductibles in the sickness benefit. Wants to remove the karens deduction because it causes sick people to go to work because they cannot afford to stay home. Read the speech
- Corrects the member and argues that it is sick pay, not sickness benefit, that is being discussed. Argues that today's system is good but needs to become fairer and more secure by removing the waiting period. Read the speech
- Asks what the Christian Democrats' actual policy is regarding the care deduction and points out that the party leader has previously stated openness to reviewing it. Read the speech
- Wants to remove the care deduction because it is unfair to workers. Argues that the proposal contains a high-cost protection for small and medium-sized companies to compensate for high sick pay costs. Read the speech
Försäkringskassan coordination mandate and return to work funds
- Criticizes that the government's measures are "big words" that do not address the structural problems in Försäkringskassan's coordination mandate. Argues that the mandate is too broad, unclear and that the distribution of responsibility between the actors is unclear. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government does not address the criticism of the coordination mandate and argues that the allocated funds are too small to make a real difference. Asks what the minister intends to do to help the unemployed and those on sick leave. Read the speech
- Argues that welfare must be shaped around people's needs instead of working against them. Criticizes that the government's efforts are too small and do not solve the structural problems. Asks whether the coordination mandate is purposeful. Read the speech
Removal of objects in national corridors and budget cuts
- Argues that lack of measures on Mälarbanan hampers growth, weakens the national preparedness, and hinders the achievement of climate goals [2, 4-6]. Demands that the government prioritizes promised investments to strengthen the country's competitiveness and asks if the minister intends to act. Read the speech
Crime policy, social reforms and economy: prison rental
- Argues that the threshold deduction is a deeply unfair system that hits low-income earners hardest. Therefore wants to abolish the threshold deduction and asks the government if they will remove it. Read the speech
Sick leave conditions: Socialstyrelsen mandate and specialist training
- Argues that the security of the sickness insurance is disturbed if doctors lack the competence to assess work capacity. Criticizes the government for not addressing the acute shortage of specialist doctors within occupational medicine and requests long-term funding for the specialist training. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government suspects doctors instead of addressing the lack of knowledge. Argues that the specialist training in occupational medicine must be included in the competence supply and advocates for a national competence center. Wants simplified certificates for short sick leaves and asks if the government will introduce this. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's lack of credibility and the missing answers to concrete questions. Argues that the government must increase the competence of doctors and provide enough specialists in occupational medicine to secure the sickness insurance system. Read the speech
Online pornography protection and age verification measures
- Argues that online pornography normalizes violence and the degradation of women as well as affects the sexual behaviors of young people. Criticizes the government for a lack of action and asks what measures have been taken through Swedish authorities. Read the speech
- Argues that age verification is an important step with great signaling value to protect children from violence-glorifying internet pornography. Asks for concrete results of the Digital Services Act for Swedish internet users. Read the speech
- Proposes that the government conducts an investigation into the consequences and harmful effects of pornography on society. Argues that pornography criticism should be retained in the curriculum and that age verification has a strong signaling value that can reduce viewing even among adults. Read the speech
Försäkringskassan coordination mandate and return to work support
- Argues that Försäkringskassan lacks the tools to ensure that the healthcare provider and the employer fulfill their responsibilities. Wants to see a sickness insurance where Försäkringskassan functions as an agent rather than a gatekeeper. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's measures are not sufficient and demands sanction possibilities against employers who do not establish plans for return to work. Wants requirements for better cooperation, a unified sickness insurance and a review of Försäkringskassan's coordination responsibility. Read the speech
- Argues that the coordination mandate has failed and that individuals with ill health risk falling between the cracks. Wants the government to appoint an inquiry to clarify Försäkringskassan's coordination responsibility and prioritize the individual's right to support. Read the speech
Sickness insurance: mental health, rehabilitation and payments
- Proposes approval of reservation 38 and wants to remove the quarantine deduction and increase the guarantee compensation. Argues that the focus should shift from pressuring the sick to helping them back to work through broadened cooperation within Finsam. Criticizes the government's desire to tighten assessments and requests better tools for case officers. Read the speech
Finsam future and coordination associations' role in work
- Argues that coordination agreements are effective tools for improving health and work capacity. Criticizes Försäkringskassan's restrictive interpretation of the legislation and asks how Försäkringskassan has contributed to more people receiving coordinated support. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for Försäkringskassan and Arbetsförmedlingen narrowing the legislation and stopping projects for vulnerable individuals. Asks which authority should take responsibility for persons with complex needs if the coordination boards are not allowed to function as a safety net. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government misinterprets the laws and harms effective measures. Argues that Finsam should be the backbone of the active welfare policy to help individuals whom the involved parties cannot support. Read the speech
Store threats and fights: store owner bans vs judicial bans
- Argues that the law on entry bans does not function as intended. Asks whether the Minister for Justice shares the prosecution authority's assessment that there are no regional differences in the application of the law or if he intends to do something about this. Read the speech
- Argues that stricter penalties for multiple offenses are good, but criticizes that traders themselves should be able to choose who is granted access due to the risk of discrimination. Wants judicial authorities to issue access bans and asks if the Moderaterna now accept access bans for galleries. Read the speech
- Proposes that the government invests more money in psychiatry and social services to help people with mental health and substance abuse problems. Also urges the Minister for Justice to fast-track the issue of a nationwide ban on unequal access. Read the speech
African swine fever costs: S claims 6 billion SEK withheld
- Argues that the epizootic law is insufficient because it does not provide compensation to all affected. Argues that actors who have incurred large costs due to state restrictions should be entitled to compensation. Asks why the taxi collective should bear the costs after a request from a state authority. Read the speech
- Criticizes that small businesses and municipal associations risk bearing the costs of legal reviews without compensation. Argues that the lack of compensation risks making it so that actors do not follow future restrictions and suggests that the government use budget tools to compensate those who have taken responsibility. Asks how other waste collectives are expected to act during the next outbreak. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for failing to index the state grant and thereby withholding 6 billion kronor from the municipal sector. Argues that the government could have compensated affected companies if they had wanted to and criticizes that the taxi collective has to bear the costs. Read the speech
Occupational Injury Inquiry timeline and quarantine deductions
- Criticizes that the government is not presenting fully investigated proposals. Asks when the government will present concrete proposals that improve working life. Read the speech
- Asks when the proposals from the Karensutredningen will arrive and when the conditions for pregnant women and those on sick leave will be improved. Argues that the government needs to invest more money and implement the reforms required for a sustainable working life and a reliable sickness insurance. Read the speech
Occupational injury inquiry timeline and labor market policy
- Criticizes that too little is happening to increase safety for wage earners and questions why it takes a long time to implement the investigation's proposals. Argues that the allocated sum is modest and asks which recommendations are to be realized this year. Read the speech
Wind power expansion: KD and S debate municipal compensation
- Argues that wind power is the fastest and most cost-effective power source. Criticizes municipal vetoes based on short-term decisions and asks if all municipalities with existing wind power are guaranteed financial compensation. Read the speech
- Wants to ensure that the support is designed so that the municipalities that actually have the wind power receive the compensation. Argues that current calculations show that certain municipalities with wind power do not receive any compensation due to accounting. Read the speech
- Want the proposals on revenue sharing to neighbors and the right to redemption of properties to be prepared expeditiously. Ask when these proposals will be realized. Read the speech
Social Insurance Agency treatment of foreign-born individuals
- Argues that women born outside the EU risk unequal treatment and are more often denied sickness benefit than persons born in Sweden. Wants the government to act and that Försäkringskassan receives clearer guidelines and more resources. Read the speech
Sickness insurance reforms: V wants 80% benefit, S cuts wait
- Argues that increased sick leave is due to lack of resources and preventive work within the welfare system. Wants to remove the karens deduction, proposes a changed labor market concept for sickness and activity allowance as well as economic incentives for employers. Read the speech
Payment gap between care allowance and activity support
- Expresses joy that the government is addressing the payment gap so that no one is left without income. Argues that it is important to listen to the personal experiences of how these gaps affect people. Read the speech
National action plan for social economy: L vs S debate
- Argues that the social economy is an important tool for strengthening local communities and reducing long-term unemployment. Criticizes the government's decision not to develop an action plan given the high unemployment. Read the speech
- Asks what innovative working methods mean since civil society is requesting a national action plan. Argues that an action plan and better infrastructure for social enterprises would create growth, more jobs and strengthen the countryside. Criticizes the government's reluctance as social enterprises are forced to close down. Requests that the government reconsider its position. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Minister trusts a limited state agency instead of providing private initiatives with the right conditions and infrastructure. Argues that the country needs a powerful action plan for the social economy to increase growth and create more jobs. Read the speech
Parental leave for older children with mental illness VAB
- Criticizes that the requirement for a medical certificate for parental leave (vabb) with older children creates unnecessary waiting times, risks worsening the child's condition, and wastes doctors' time. Appeals to the Minister to address the proposals from the VAB investigation and review the requirement for a medical certificate. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Minister has not promised to abolish the requirement for a medical certificate for parental leave (vab) when it concerns older children. Argues that parents need to be able to take parental leave without a medical certificate in order to accompany children to psychological treatment. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Minister does not promise to scrap the requirement for a medical certificate for parental leave (vab) due to mental ill-health in older children. Argues that the requirement creates problems for families and wastes valuable doctor time. Read the speech
Electricity support for municipalities and regions EU law
- Criticizes that certain municipalities and regions are denied electricity support because they are incorrectly classified as agriculture. Argues that the government must ensure that the promised support is paid out and asks if the affected municipalities should apply for EU agricultural support instead. Read the speech
Quagga mussels in Mälaren: 10-30 million SEK funding
- Argues that the quagga mussel kills natural species and that 30 million kronor are required to eradicate it in Mälaren and Arbogaån. Emphasizes that it is now the ideal time for actions and demands that the species be included in the national list by spring 2025 at the latest. Read the speech
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Finsam legislation and coordination associations' funding
- Asks whether the Minister has changed their opinion regarding external funding for Finsam. Criticizes that the authorities' strict interpretations prevent coordination associations from applying for ESF funds, which leads to successful operations being shut down. Read the speech
- Argues that unnecessary bureaucracy and restrictive interpretations of regulations hinder people with complex issues. Criticizes that coordination unions are forced to shut down activities due to the authorities' refusal of ESF funds and asks what the government's governance of the authorities looks like. Read the speech
- Argues that seamless cooperation between actors can solve problems with skill shortages and ill health. Urges the Minister to meet the National Network for Coordination Federations and clarify in regulatory letters that the authorities shall enable seamless cooperation. Read the speech
Karen deduction fairness and impact on different incomes
- Criticizes the government's lack of clarity and handling of the working group's proposals. Argues that the tax credit is unfair to low-income earners and wants to change this. Asks why the proposals were not included in the budget bill. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Minister's interpretation of the parties' role and argues that the labor market parties cannot solve all problems. Wants to abolish the unfair quarantine deduction through legislation to protect those with low wages. Read the speech
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Sickness insurance: M wants higher compensation and more support
- Criticizes the government's silence and that the investigation's proposals, which are considered to worsen the security systems, have not been included in the budget bill. Asks the Minister if the proposals from Johansson and Hägglund are bad or if they have been thrown in the trash by the Sverigedemokraterna. Read the speech
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- Criticizes that the government has not answered how healthcare will be implemented faster in the cases. Argues that the allocated funds are not sufficient and that significantly more money is needed. Read the speech
Sweden's aid to Cambodia and human rights situation
- Criticizes that the government does not lift a finger to help human rights activists in Cambodia. Asks what the government has done or intends to do to support the Cambodians who are fighting for basic human rights. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for being passive and argues that the withdrawn bilateral aid leaves human rights activists without hope. Argues that the aid was an important counterforce against the regime and that the withdrawn support opens up for increased Chinese influence. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is not doing enough to defend democracy activists in Cambodia. Asks what the minister wants her to say to human rights organizations affected by the withdrawn aid. Read the speech
Sätra Brunn cultural heritage preservation and management plan
- Argues that Sätra Brunn is a unique and living cultural heritage that requires financial support for building preservation as the current owners are no longer able to manage the maintenance. Asks how the government plans to preserve such unique cultural environments in the future. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government lacks a plan to preserve Sätra Brunn and other important cultural-historical environments. Asks if the government has any plan for the preservation of cultural heritage or if the owners can hope for any initiative. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government's state grants do not save unique cultural environments. Proposes a new management model for Sätra Brunn that combines municipal, private, and association management to preserve living cultural environments. Asks if the minister is interested in taking the initiative. Read the speech
Finnish Cooperation funding: M wants analysis, S wants more
- Welcomes the assignments but criticizes the lack of a system to track individuals and money. Argues that the state must increase co-financing to enable more collaborative interventions and demands quick decisions for the coordination associations. Read the speech
- Argues that cooperation occurs too late and that individuals suffer when they are bounced between agencies. Criticizes the government's cuts and Försäkringskassan's strict view on cooperation, which worsens interventions and hinders development. Read the speech
- Argues that the government lacks concrete measures and that Försäkringskassan can no longer use the SUS system for follow-up. Criticizes that the coordination associations' effective interventions are limited by Försäkringskassan's interpretations and asks about the minister's steering signals. Read the speech
Social insurance design and health insurance effects debate
- Proposes approval of the reservation to abolish the quarantine deduction. Argues that the sickness insurance should be characterized by security, justice, and solidarity and criticizes the government's proposals for deteriorations. Wants to introduce a prevention compensation, improve the occupational injury insurance and include mental illness in it. Read the speech
Gaza ceasefire, UNRWA support and defense capacity policy
- Asks when the government will present a plan to protect the election from influence and disinformation. Argues that the government has a responsibility to act by allocating resources and concrete assignments to authorities. Read the speech
SGI investigation: new regulatory framework for sickness benefit
- Argues that the SGI investigation's proposals are extremely important for increasing security for cultural creators, freelancers, and gig workers. Asks if the Minister thinks the proposals are good and if the government will proceed with them. Read the speech
- Asks if the Minister believes that cultural workers and gig workers need better security. Argues that the commission's proposals are important for these groups to gain access to the security systems. Criticizes the government for not moving forward with the proposals. Read the speech
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Economic violence and criminal liability for psychological violence
- Argues that economic violence is a misery that limits the victim's opportunity to leave destructive relationships. Asks if the Minister for Justice sees any risks with economic violence not being given its own legal space. Read the speech
- Appreciates the government's efforts to combat domestic violence. Argues that economic violence needs its own legal framework because it can be exercised through control over finances, indebtedness, or theft. Expects legislation that saves women from economic violence. Read the speech
- Asks whether the government intends to listen to civil society's demands and appoint a crisis council against men's serious crimes against women. Read the speech
Medical certificates in sickness benefit cases and proposals
- Argues that the medical certificate is important for the individual, the employer, and Försäkringskassan. Asks when the proposed changes will be implemented because thousands of people on sick leave and doctors are waiting for simplifications. Read the speech
- Argues that the investigator's proposals are not political but should be implemented quickly to save time and money. Asks which of the proposals the Minister considers most urgent to implement. Read the speech
- Argues that the changes should be implemented quickly to ensure that those on sick leave receive the correct support and rehabilitation. Asks when the proposals regarding the medical certificates are expected to be implemented. Read the speech
Regulatory framework for professional group and sickness insurance
- Asks if the Minister is prepared to proceed with specific proposals from the inquiry. Argues that the solution for getting people into work is early interventions and rehabilitation, not removing people's means of subsistence. Asks if the regulatory framework will be changed so that "hittepåjobb" (made-up jobs) are reintroduced. Read the speech
Health insurance sick leave regulations and long-term leave
- Argues that the sickness insurance should provide economic security and support to return to work. Criticizes previous regulations that led to the sick becoming poor and asks if the government intends to change the regulations for the specified occupational group. Read the speech
- Argues that one must prevent ill health and implement early interventions rather than withdrawing people's benefits. Wants a system that provides support and rehabilitation without withdrawing income for those who are ill for too long. Read the speech
Healthcare finances: KD wants 6 billion for efficiency
- Argues that the government's lack of initiatives leads to a healthcare crisis, a hiring freeze, and the closure of the medicine clinic in Köping. Asks if the Minister admits that these measures worsen access to good and equal care. Read the speech
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Limiting children's access to violent pornography online
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- Argues that children and young people become porn-damaged and get a distorted view of sexual relations through global porn sites. Requests that the government does more to limit children's access to pornography and questions when the DSA Regulation is expected to take effect. Read the speech
- Argues that enlightenment and knowledge are not enough without specific legislation also being needed. Asks if the government is prepared to introduce legislation similar to the UK's Online Safety Act to verify users' age. Read the speech
Protecting children from violence pornography and platform rules
- Argues that violent and women-degrading pornography is a catalyst for sexual aggression and shapes young people's view of relationships. Asks if the government intends to act so that children are not exposed to torture porn on mobiles and computers. Read the speech
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- Asks whether the Minister for Culture will act to ensure that Sweden introduces similar rules to the UK's Online Safety Act. Argues that research shows that young people want to test what they see in porn and wants to limit young people's opportunity to consume torture porn. Read the speech
Economic situation for sick unemployed in Sweden
- Welcomes the government's initiatives on mental health. Argues that economic anxiety worsens illness and criticizes that the compensation for sick job seekers has not been increased despite inflation. Asks if the government plans to improve the compensation. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Minister does not mention increasing the compensation for the sick and unemployed to ensure a decent standard of living. Argues that economic security is a health factor and asks if the government intends to take measures to reduce stress for this group. Read the speech
- Applauds the government's initiatives on mental health but asks if the Minister considers it a problem that sick unemployed people receive significantly lower sickness benefits than sick people with jobs. Argues that economic stress makes people sicker and urges the Minister to invite the network 116 per day to hear about their situation. Read the speech
Mosquito control at lower Dalälven: funding and state role
- Argues that the mosquito plague negatively affects the quality of life and the tourism industry. Demands immediate state funding for pesticides and helicopter flights and asks when the government intends to respond to the affected municipalities. Read the speech
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Measures to counter layoffs and unemployment during recession
- Criticizes that the government does not provide substantial support packages or subsidies when the construction of housing has stalled. Argues that the transition study support has too slow processing times and needs to be expanded. Asks what the government is doing for those who have lost their jobs. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is passively waiting for inflation to fall instead of taking action. Argues that cuts have affected education volumes and that the processing of transition study support is too slow. Proposes construction stimuli, reintroduction of investment support and state construction loans. Read the speech
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Social security contributions for welfare and outdoor clubs
- Argues that social security contributions are an important source for the welfare and security systems. Criticizes the current government for not presenting proposals that increase growth and security for wage earners. Read the speech
Försäkringskassan telephone queue limits and budget cuts
- Criticizes that the government has cut administrative grants, which has led to citizens being unable to join telephone queues. Argues that this impairs accessibility, increases processing times, and affects those who cannot use digital contact channels. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's priorities as citizens cannot get in contact with case officers despite the country's economic situation. Argues that reduced control work and cuts in the IT budget as well as a lack of funding for digitalization are concerning. Read the speech
- Argues that Försäkringskassan has been forced to use budget credits due to the government's cuts, which has led to citizens being unable to join the telephone queue. Asks what the Minister will do so that the employees can perform their core mission in a reasonable amount of time. Read the speech
Finsam legislation and ESF funding for coordination associations
- Argues that state funding for the coordination associations has remained stagnant despite high cost developments. Criticizes that the ban on seeking external funds creates uncertainty and hinders important interventions to increase people's work capacity. Read the speech
- Asks for clarification regarding the possibility of applying for ESF funds. Wants a legislative change to include more individuals in the legislation and hopes that the government allocates more money to the coordination associations. Read the speech
Economic compensation for companies affected by swine fever
- Describes how the restrictions affect forestry and the tourism industry in northern Västmanland [2-3, 5-6, 9]. Asks whether the government will provide financial compensation to the companies affected by production halts and lost customers [7-10]. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's policy as heartless and argues that the epizootic law is not adapted for forestry and the tourism industry. Wants the government to provide financial support via Tillväxtverket and asks if compensation will be included in the autumn budget. Read the speech
- Argues that the government should provide extra funds to Tillväxtverket to compensate companies affected by business bans. Criticizes that companies in northern Västmanland have been left without support and questions whether they will take responsibility in future outbreaks. Read the speech
Finnish measures: evaluation system for coordination agreements
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- Wants a national, quality-assured system to monitor individuals in Finnish measures. Asks when such a system will be introduced and what measures the government intends to take to create it. Read the speech
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Household finances: tax cuts, housing allowances and bank tax
- Asks what the government intends to do to support the most economically vulnerable households. Argues that families with children risk social exclusion due to poverty and proposes a tax on the banks' excess profits to push down mortgage interest rates. Read the speech
- Argues that economically vulnerable families risk drawing children into gang crime due to a lack of resources. Wants to inflation-proof state grants and asks what the Finance Minister wants to say to families with children who seek food from charities while major banks make excess profits. Read the speech
- Argues that countries such as the Czech Republic and Spain have succeeded in taxing banks' excess profits and suggests that Sweden should do the same. Asks whether the government will take measures to support children growing up in poor families. Read the speech
Data protection in social insurance: fraud and privacy balance
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that the proposal maintains a wise balance between personal privacy and control and that it is a good step towards a modernized legislation, even if further measures are needed. Read the speech
Phasing out development cooperation with Cambodia
- Criticizes the government's decision to end all support to Cambodia. Argues that the phasing out occurs when those fighting for human rights need the support the most and that it leads to important organizations being forced to cut back their activities. Read the speech
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Care deduction reform: M says ready, S calls it unfair
- Asks whether the government will proceed with the working group's proposal. Argues that the care deduction is unfair because low-income earners go to work despite illness and wants a change. Read the speech
- Asks why the Minister lacks visions for a more just sick leave system. Criticizes that Sweden is the only Nordic country with double deductibles and argues that wage earners go to work despite illness so as not to put colleagues in a bind. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government does not provide answers to the questions and asks when the government will provide an announcement regarding the sick pay deduction. Argues that the current sick pay deduction is a betrayal of low-income earners who cannot afford to stay home when ill. Read the speech
Security pension and sickness benefits for the elderly rules
- Argues that the guaranteed pension is important for economic security for those who have worn themselves out. Expresses concern that the government may remove the possibility of the guaranteed pension and asks if the minister will ensure that it remains. Read the speech
- Argues that fair rules are required for the elderly who have worn themselves out and criticizes that they are left without adequate help. Asks whether the government will ensure that the safety net pension [trygghetspensionen] remains. Read the speech
- Asks if those who are worn out can rely on the security pension. Opposes the removal of the possibility of the security pension and demands that the Minister promises that the system remains for those who have worn themselves out. Read the speech
African swine fever restrictions: trade-offs and compensation
- Praises the Swedish Board of Agriculture and the Swedish Board of Agricultural Research (SVA) for their swift and relevant measures. Criticizes the lack of support and compensation for those affected and asks how the government will compensate for economic losses within the infected zone. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is not acting to compensate those affected by the restrictions. Argues that the narrow regulations harm the tourism industry, sports, and municipal development without providing financial compensation. Read the speech
- Hopes that tourism businesses can receive financial compensation for lost customers. Criticizes that large areas are still classified as infection zones despite the infection being broken and asks who will pay the extra costs for sports events. Read the speech
Social cohesion plans: L, SD, and S debate integration goals
- Argues that segregation and the growing social inequalities are life-threatening for democracy. Asks again what the government's plan is to build up society and reduce segregation. Read the speech
- Argues that segregation is one of the great issues of our time and criticizes the bourgeois majority for having voted down social democratic proposals. Wants the government to present a real plan to increase social cohesion. Read the speech
- Asks what the government's plan is so that every child growing up in Sweden feels that the country wants them. Argues that it is a fundamental problem if children believe they are a burden. Read the speech
Försäkringskassan management grant and government economic plan
- Argues that the government is acting stingily by only granting 16 percent of the requested appropriations. Asks the Minister which core mission is to be spared when 84 percent of the requested funds are scrapped. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government only grants 16 percent of the requested appropriation. Argues that lack of resources risks affecting the service level, the staff's health, and the ability to combat welfare crime. Asks which of the core missions should be deprioritized. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is cutting funding despite increased costs and underfunding. Argues that the cuts lead to longer waiting times and inefficiency, and asks what Försäkringskassan should stop doing. Read the speech
Job tax credit for vulnerable groups and welfare impacts
- Argues that the levels in the sickness and activity allowance are too low to combat poverty. Criticizes that the job tax credit primarily benefits high-income earners and demands that the funkisskatt be removed. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is raising the funkisskatt and not lowering the tax for low-income earners. Argues that the job tax credit reduces revenues for welfare and wants to phase out the credit for high-income earners to instead support those who cannot work. Read the speech
- Criticizes that people with low incomes, such as the long-term ill and people with disabilities, pay higher taxes than high-income earners. Proposes to remove the disability tax and reprioritize resources from high-income earners to the economically vulnerable and children. Read the speech
Försäkringskassan appropriations and financial situation debate
- Criticizes the government for not providing Försäkringskassan with sufficient funds, which has forced the agency to lay off staff despite the need for expertise. Asks whether the layoff of 450 temporary employees is considered an efficient use of state funds. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government has not answered questions regarding inefficient personnel recruitment and lack of support for households. Argues that the appropriation credit is insufficient, which leads to layoffs, delayed processing times, and impaired operational development. Read the speech
- Argues that the Minister should have a dialogue with Försäkringskassan and trade union representatives. Criticizes the government for not understanding the reality of families with long processing times and asks what the Minister is doing about the remaining queues. Read the speech
Parental leave for children with diabetes and vab-compensation
- Criticizes that the government proposes double days as a solution for parents of children with chronic illnesses. Asks whether the government means that these parents should take out fewer parental days and how they are to solve daily needs for assistance with insulin pumps. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is dodging the issue by not presenting concrete proposals for VAB-compensation for parents of chronically ill children. Wants the government to now present proposals so that all employees, regardless of employment type, are entitled to compensation. Read the speech
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Offensive innovation strategy for competitiveness and AI
- Argues that Swedish companies must compete with knowledge and innovations rather than low wages. Proposes an offensive innovation strategy with a focus on intellectual property rights, systematic use of patent databases, and a knowledge package for small and medium-sized enterprises. Read the speech
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Municipal finances: KD inflation measures vs S grant demands
- Criticizes that the government does not answer which measures will strengthen the municipalities' finances. Argues that the state grants must increase significantly to meet increased prices and wages and questions why inflation-compensating grants are classified as expansionary fiscal policy. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government has not given concrete information regarding state grants and argues that inflation is eating up the municipalities' room for development. Asks if the government stands behind the Kommunutredningen's proposal for a state grant principle to create long-term stability. Read the speech
- Welcomes the continuation of Äldreomsorgslyftet. Criticizes the Minister for underestimating investments in the municipal sector and argues that every krona is important for smaller municipalities. Argues that the government prioritizes other things than welfare. Asks why state grants are seen as expansionary fiscal policy while tax cuts for high-income earners are not. Read the speech
Energy, school, care and economy: S wants 60 TWh by 2030
- Argues that a voucher system in the parental leave insurance is a risk because the insurance is intended for parents to be at home with their children. Asks if the government wants to introduce such a system. Read the speech
Social insurance: KD, SD, and V debate sickness benefits
- Questions about the Sweden Democrats' priorities after negotiations with the government. Criticizes that the party only advocates for a review of the concept of work ability instead of actually changing it to help the sick and people with disabilities. Read the speech
- Refers to previous statements regarding what the party has achieved during eight years and emphasizes the work to increase the possibilities for sickness and activity compensation. Asks if the member is satisfied with the priorities and if the party will vote for reservation 33. Read the speech
Social insurance reforms: M's work principle vs S's compensation
- Asks what the government has in the pipeline regarding the health insurance area. Argues that the government has scrapped or delayed previous investigations and expresses concern that they want to reintroduce the "stupstocken" (the "deadlock" or "stumbling block") or remove the guarantee pension. Read the speech
- Means that an investigation has been discontinued when its mandate and directives have been removed. Asks what the Moderaterna plan to do during the remaining three years of the mandate period. Read the speech
- Proposes approval of reservation 33 to widen the needle's eye for sickness and activity compensation. Argues that the regulatory framework is too rigid and that the investigation's proposals should be implemented to guarantee a secure economic future for the long-term ill and the disabled. Read the speech
Equal pay and parental leave: L notes progress, S wants funds
- Criticizes that the government has not acted sufficiently for economic equality and points out that workers in female-dominated occupations have lower wages and worse conditions. Argues that the government must increase the state grants to the municipalities and asks how wages are to reach parity with male-dominated occupations. Read the speech
- Argues that subsistence income is more important than wage differences. Wants the government to prioritize more money for welfare and the municipalities to improve working women's conditions and employment rates. Asks what the minister intends to do to achieve pay parity in female-dominated occupations. Read the speech
Coordination associations and work capacity for the sick
- Argues that the coordination associations' activities are crucial for individuals without employers and emphasizes the need to give these individuals a voice. Criticizes that the welfare is not equal since 15 percent of the municipalities lack coordination associations. Asks what the Minister intends to do so that everyone can have access to seamless cooperation. Read the speech
- Wants coordination federations to exist in all municipalities and argues that a robust reporting system is required to follow individuals over time and create evidence for the effectiveness of the interventions. Asks what the government intends to do to ensure this. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government has not answered the question regarding the missing reporting system. Argues that the government prioritizes tax cuts for high-income earners over investing in welfare and a robust system for monitoring individuals. Read the speech
Health insurance deductible and sick leave impact in Sweden
- Argues that people with low wages cannot afford to stay home sick due to the period of no pay. Asks why Sweden has double deductibles in the sickness insurance when no other Nordic country has it. Read the speech
- Asks whether it is reasonable to require sick employees to work from home. Argues that working while ill can prolong the illness, worsen injuries, or increase stress and mental ill-health. Read the speech
Waiting period deduction in sickness insurance and 1bn SEK
- Criticizes that the government abolished the Karensutredningen and questions whether budget reasons were the cause. Wants to abolish the unfair karens deduction through a billion-kronor investment to increase solidarity. Read the speech
Economic security for illness and disability: SD, S, MP plans
- Argues that the Social Democrats previously improved the sickness insurance by removing the stumbling block. Asks when the Sweden Democrats will fulfill their promises to improve the sickness insurance and the economic security for those on sick leave. Read the speech
- Asks why the Sweden Democrats are not pushing for improvements in the health insurance. Criticizes that they voted down the proposal to remove the waiting period deduction despite their previous promises to the voters. Read the speech
- Argues that the sickness insurance is a fundamental pillar of the security system and emphasizes that the removal of the "stupstock" (the threshold for sickness benefit) prevents the sick from becoming poorer. Wants to carry out a billion-kronor investment to abolish the unfair waiting period deduction as well as improve the regulatory framework for sickness and activity compensation. Read the speech
- Argues that the current quarantine deduction is deeply unfair. Wants to investigate how the quarantine deduction can be removed by increasing the money over a three-year period. Read the speech
- Argues that the basic deduction is unfair and wants to investigate how it can be changed. Confirms that the party stands behind the goal of a stable and low level of sickness absence and explains that the increase at day 180 is due to the fact that people are being rehabilitated. Read the speech
- Supports focus on preventive measures and rehabilitation. Asks if the member can promise not to reintroduce absolute time limits in the sickness insurance, as this could lead to poverty instead of health. Read the speech
- Argues that assessments are good, but criticizes that people are excluded from the insurance for long-term illness. Asks if the member will contribute to removing the important security pension for worn-out elderly. Read the speech
Sickness insurance absolute time limits to prevent long-term leave
- Argues that the sickness insurance should provide financial security and that individuals need different lengths of time for rehabilitation. Criticizes absolute time limits as counterproductive and asks if the government will reintroduce them. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Minister's use of the term "hidden and forgotten". Argues that working conditions must be changed to prevent stress-related ill health and suggests an alternative track in the rehabilitation chain for mental diagnoses. Asks if the government will proceed with this. Read the speech
- Thanks for that absolute time limits will not be introduced. Means that checkpoints are good for follow-up, but criticizes that people lose their compensation as it does not help them to get well. Read the speech
Försäkringskassan resources and compensation payout delays
- Argues that Försäkringskassan is understaffed and lacks the finances to hire the personnel required to handle the increased influx of applications for temporary parental allowance. Asks what the government intends to do to improve the caseworkers' working conditions and ensure that families with children receive their payments on time. Read the speech
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- Argues that delayed payments from Försäkringskassan hit families with children hard financially. Proposes an extra child allowance and an electricity price emergency to help families with children during the winter. Asks if the Minister can provide an update to families with children and staff. Read the speech
Copyright in the digital single market: tech giants and AI
- Argues that copyright needs to be regulated digitally and that all forms of infringement are theft. Wants to maintain a balance between authors' right to compensation, market accessibility, and private individuals' freedom of expression. Read the speech
- Asks if there are examples of Swedish legislation where the wording "done what they could" is used. Argues that the current wording is accepted in Swedish law and meets the requirements of the EU directive. Read the speech
- Argues that the proposed wording is compatible with Swedish legal tradition and fulfills the requirements of the EU directive. Emphasizes that the implementation safeguards the copyright holders' opportunities to receive payment and control their works. Asks if Vänsterpartiet wants to depart from Swedish legal tradition. Read the speech
Sickness insurance: balancing security and return to work
- Argues that the sickness insurance is a central part of the social contract. Criticizes the government's willingness to reintroduce the "stupstock" and asks if the minister will carry out cuts in the sickness insurance despite the statements from the coalition partners. Read the speech
- Argues that the Minister does not clearly deny that the sickness insurance will be worsened and fears that sick people will once again be cast out of the insurance. Wants the government to rectify the unfair waiting period deduction and strengthen the possibilities for rehabilitation. Read the speech
- Criticizes that previous moderate policy forced the sick into poverty and ill health. Wants instead to strengthen the sickness insurance by creating economic security for rehabilitation and making the waiting period deduction more fair. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.