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Azadeh Rojhan (S)
What Azadeh Rojhan 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.
Sports, outdoor life and gaming safety for elite athletes
- Argues that gambling policy must take vulnerability seriously by strengthening protection against gambling problems and complementing Spelpaus with better support. Wants to strengthen parasport for children, improve conditions for elite athletes, take the need for renovations of sports facilities seriously and include outdoor days in the school law. Criticizes that the investigation into safety systems for elite athletes has become stuck in a bureaucratic box. Read the speech
Civil society grants: SD wants monitoring, MP seeks 1bn SEK
- Argues that civil society is crucial for trust and democracy. Criticizes the government's cuts and governing attitude and wants national guidelines that protect civil society's uniqueness against commercial regulations. Read the speech
- Argues that it is possible to combine trust in civil society with clear regulatory frameworks to prevent misuse of state grants. Explains that grants are distributed via agencies and not directly from the Riksdag. Read the speech
- Argues that all members of Parliament have a voluntary commitment and defends the freedom of association. Explains that it is the authorities that distribute funds and that guidelines are established for these. Read the speech
Sweden's support for Iranian democracy and human rights
- Thanks the government for the support for human rights defenders. Criticizes that the government is waiting for developments instead of preparing for the short time window that arises during a regime change. Asks for concrete steps to prepare a unified EU support. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden and the EU must act early to support civil society and the rule of law in Iran to avoid a power vacuum and the influence of external actors. Asks if the government sees this as a strategic issue for security and economy. Read the speech
- Argues that the world must be ready when the opportunity arises for a new Iran built on democracy, the rule of law, and respect for human rights. Emphasizes that preparations are required so that people's opportunity to live free lives can be realized. Read the speech
Sweden's 10 million SEK democracy aid to Iran for internet freedom
- Thanks for the government's commitment of 10 million kronor to human rights defenders in Iran. Asks how the government ensures that the support is directed towards effective technical solutions such as VPN services to bypass the regime's censorship and surveillance. Read the speech
- Argues that internet freedom is a central dimension of democratic support that requires clearly prioritized and earmarked funds. Asks how the government ensures that the support for digital security in Iran becomes a long-term priority rather than a temporary reaction. Read the speech
- Thanks the government's initiative and hopes that the support reaches those who use digital tools to give the Iranian people a voice. Argues that Sweden has a responsibility to continue following and supporting the work for the Iranian people's freedom. Read the speech
Ban on gambling on credit and public benefit lottery exemption
- Welcomes the proposal to strengthen consumer protection and counteract gambling addiction through a broader credit ban. However, criticizes that the current wording is too vague and creates uncertainty for public benefit lotteries. Read the speech
Iran's Revolutionary Guard terrorist listing and protests
- Criticizes the government for being slow in the work to have the revolutionary guard blacklisted. Wants the government to account for previous measures, make the internet available to the Iranian people and that the regime be held accountable. Read the speech
- Wants to convey the voice of the Iranian people and use his position to press for the Islamic regime to be overthrown. Argues that the Foreign Minister must show clear actions to get rid of the regime. Read the speech
Government policy on unemployment, school and integration
- Asks how the government justifies the decision to phase out the support for cooperative development. Argues that this affects organizations that create local jobs and strengthen democracy as well as the local economy. Read the speech
Culture, media, AI development and democracy policy debate
- Argues that the government's policy weakens democracy by eroding popular education, culture, civil society, and public service. Claims that trust and cohesion are crucial for the nation's preparedness and that these values must be protected. Read the speech
Agriculture emissions, transport, diesel tax and veils
- Asks whether the state is doing enough to prevent unhealthy gambling behavior among young people. Also asks whether the minister considers that a national initiative on gambling prevention, equivalent to the alcohol area's IQ initiative, should be initiated. Read the speech
Leisure card for children: KD support, C and S criticize
- Criticizes the leisure card as an expensive symbolic gesture that misses structural problems such as a lack of leaders and facilities. Argues that money should go directly to the activities and instead proposes an investment of 645 million kronor for the sports movement. Read the speech
- Argues that the decreased participation is due to the pandemic rather than previous policies. Criticizes the reform as administratively heavy and asks where the money will be taken from in the future. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the leisure card does not reach children who are furthest from the sports movement because it only reduces the membership fee. Argues that structural problems such as a lack of leaders and facilities must be solved instead. Read the speech
- Criticizes the reform for not addressing the strained finances of families with children. Argues that the leisure card risks leading to increased membership fees in the associations and asks how the government will meet this development. Read the speech
- Argues that the reform is symbolic politics that does not solve structural problems such as the lack of leaders and facilities. Criticizes that the initiative is cost-driving and asks where the money will come from when the reform risks becoming more expensive. Read the speech
- Argues that the reform does not reach children in social exclusion based on experiences from Norway. Criticizes that the leisure card does not cover incidental costs such as equipment and transport and advocates instead for increased grants and lower food costs. Read the speech
- Argues that the leisure card places an administrative burden on associations and risks forcing increased fees that will affect children in need. Asks how the government will finance the reform in the long run without cutting back on other initiatives. Read the speech
Party-political lotteries: regulation and tax exemptions
- Argues that increasing consumer protection and curbing gambling addiction is important. Criticizes the Tidö parties for having voted no to proposals against harmful advertising for children and young people. Asks if the Moderaterna want to take responsibility for the gambling area. Read the speech
- Argues that licensed gambling companies pose a problem by offering new customer bonuses to 18-year-olds. Asks whether the debate is actually about protecting consumers or about strangling the opposition party's funding. Read the speech
- Asks if the speaker undervalues political parties' contributions to democracy and social change. Argues that political parties are a part of civil society and that it is important to safeguard all its parts. Read the speech
- Condemns the behavior as reprehensible and urges those who have been harmed to contact Kombilotteriet. Argues that one must be able to access gambling for money to prevent gambling addiction and debts. Asks if the Christian Democrats are willing to reconsider. Read the speech
- Criticizes the bill for being a way to silence the opposition and stifle the funding of political parties. Argues that parties are public benefit associations and demands that the bill be rejected. Read the speech
- Argues that the criticism is based on a fear of democracy. Claims that the party is an independent popular movement and argues that the voters support the government's policy despite criticism of the funding. Read the speech
- Confirms that the party is driven by a desire for power in order to be able to implement its policies. Argues that the party is not seeking any other funding but wants to focus on political debates and arguments. Read the speech
- Admits that mistakes have been made and that they should have been avoided. Asks if it is hypocrisy that the Sverigedemokraterna criticize consumer responsibility when their own members own shares in gambling companies that contribute to gambling addiction. Read the speech
- Argues that she, as an individual member, cannot take responsibility for inaccuracies committed by Kombilotteriet. Criticizes the opposition for focusing on cutting funding instead of discussing supervision and consumer protection. Accuses the Tidö parties of "lock-moral". Read the speech
Civil society and popular education grants: fraud and cuts
- Argues that civil society is the lifeblood of democracy and criticizes the government's cuts, suspicious rhetoric, and rules that equate non-profit activities with commercial activities. Wants to strengthen the conditions for civil society, remove practical obstacles, and increase the grant for public meeting premises. Read the speech
IP blocking of unlicensed gambling and measures against abuse
- Argues that gambling addiction is a serious public health problem where current measures are insufficient. Wants the government to investigate DNS blocking and propose mandatory contact with individuals who exclude themselves via Spelpaus to break the isolation. Read the speech
- Questions about the implementation of a simple measure to help people in vulnerable situations. Argues that new customer bonuses are problematic, creating harmful incentives for young and vulnerable players and proposes a bonus ban for a healthier gambling market. Read the speech
- Reminds that the deregulation of the gambling market occurred with broad consensus. Argues that there is a lack of consensus regarding limited marketing and hopes for more measures against gambling addiction, which is a major public health problem. Read the speech
Sports and outdoor life: school facilities and leisure card
- Asks how the leisure card is seaworthy and points out that the Council on Legislation criticizes the reform for extensive flaws that make it impossible to review. Read the speech
- Asks how the government parties intend to meet the households' deepened economic problems with the leisure card. Also asks if there is room to increase the amount in the reform in the long term. Read the speech
- Criticizes the leisure card for not solving fundamental problems such as the lack of leaders and facilities and for having flaws in its design according to the Council on Legislation. Wants to invest instead in more trained leaders and renovation of sports facilities. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the leisure card costs 2 billion kronor in administration and bureaucracy. Argues that the reform risks impoverishing the sports movement and that it would not have reached people who stood outside of sports during her upbringing. Read the speech
- Criticizes that 2 billion is allocated to a reform whose consequences cannot be assessed. Argues that the leisure card leads to marketization and creates unnecessary competition between the culture school and the sports movement. Read the speech
Cultural policy, media, religious communities and leisure
- Argues that popular movements are crucial to counter physical inactivity and mental ill-health. Wants to remunerate and train more sports leaders, improve the safety net for elite athletes and increase the grants for para-sports. Criticizes the government's cuts in nature conservation and rejects the leisure card as it risks marketizing the association life. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's investments in sports and outdoor life are financed by surplus funds from the omitted leisure card. Asks what room there is for future investments when these small amounts have run out. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's reform for being tone-deaf and argues that referral bodies and authorities warn that it will not hit the mark. Argues that 2 billion risk being wasted. Read the speech
State support for religious communities and civil society
- Criticizes the government's significant resource reductions and undermining of civil society's role in aid. Supports the bill's democratic conditions but demands faster action against foreign funding of religious communities with links to Islamism and extremism. Read the speech
- Argues that the opposition was satisfied with the original bill because they did not submit a motion against it. Asks what happened when they withdrew the proposal after the change of power, despite not having pointed out these deficiencies previously. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the current government and the Tidö parties are working too slowly regarding democratic conditions. Argues that extreme organizations have been able to receive state funds in the meantime due to the lack of rapid legislation. Read the speech
Gaming industry regulation, taxes, and marketing rules
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- Criticizes that the specific moderation that was proposed to stop aggressive marketing towards children and young people was voted down. Asks what other solutions are proposed to address the described problems. Read the speech
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- Criticizes the government's and SD's attempts to choke off the funding of political parties as an attack on democracy and civil society. Asks if the speaker in the previous contribution trusts their own policy to convince the voters. Read the speech
- Proposes that all forms of party financing be jointly reviewed and examined to ensure transparency. Criticizes the proposal to target a specific party's financing as an attack on democracy. Read the speech
Leisure card 2025 and sports initiatives in Swedish Riksdag
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- Criticizes the leisure card as an expensive reform with high administrative costs. Argues that the reform limits resources for other initiatives that would have lowered the thresholds for children and young people. Asks about the government's planned future reforms. Read the speech
- Argues that the sports movement is an important popular movement that needs resources to reach more people. Criticizes the leisure card as an expensive reform with high administrative costs that risks becoming toothless due to a lack of leaders and facilities. Suggests that a state sports facility fund should be investigated urgently. Read the speech
- Criticizes the reform for involving high administrative costs and argues that the money should instead be used for a construction fund. Asks whether the government is deliberately depleting the sports movement through this reform. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's reform as a prestige reform that does not solve the infrastructure issues. Suggests that the 700 million should instead be used for an infrastructure fund to increase opening hours and enable recruitment of more leaders. Read the speech
Leisure card for children in socioeconomic vulnerability
- Argues that the leisure card is a missed reform that risks becoming toothless. Criticizes that the funds are not used to address deficiencies in leadership training and facility issues, which prevents children from practicing sports. Read the speech
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- Argues that the reform is a prestige reform where 1 billion risks being lost in bureaucracy. Criticizes that 700 million kronor have been lost due to a lack of investment and asks if it is time to rethink. Read the speech
State funding to civil society: Audit Office report debate
- Criticizes the government's delay in introducing democracy conditions and argues that the government's response to the National Audit Office's letter is insufficient. Proposes that state grant-giving should be supplemented with a law on democracy conditions. Read the speech
- Asks whether the Moderaterna have the same attitude towards control in other areas beyond civil society. Asks whether the Moderaterna consider that civil society is particularly affected by problems with tax funds being exploited by companies or through extremism. Read the speech
- Asks why the democratic conditions are being withdrawn when a finished proposal exists. Hopes that the government also regulates fraud within the welfare sector to stop criminals who launder money through school and healthcare. Read the speech
Government responsibility, infrastructure, crime and economy
- Asks how the government views investigating an age limit of 25 years for the marketing of gambling. Argues that gambling abuse among young adults is increasing and that these individuals can be affected by large debts. Read the speech
Iran: Listing Revolutionary Guard as terror group and sanctions
- Criticizes the Foreign Minister for downplaying the Iranian people's struggle and argues that the Minister's actions normalize the brutal regime. Asks what lay behind the Foreign Minister's smile after the conversation with Iran's Foreign Minister. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government does not answer questions. Argues that the government normalizes and legitimizes the Iranian regime by posing for photos with the country's foreign minister. Read the speech
Prison and Probation Service funding and Ukrainian refugees
Gambling market regulation, e-sports and party lotteries
- Questions about the Minister for Finance's statements mean that the rules for the public benefit lotteries in general are to be reviewed. Read the speech
- Expresses concern that the regulatory framework for public benefit lotteries will be reviewed. Asks how the sports movement and the Breast Cancer Fund will be financed if the funding disappears and demands an answer to the question. Read the speech
- Expresses concern over the Minister for Finance's statements. Asks whether it is a review of all public benefit lotteries that is intended. Read the speech
- Questions about whether non-profit forces and organizations that receive funding through lottery activities need to be worried. Argues that political parties could have their own category or that a review of the legislation on public benefit lotteries is required. Read the speech
- Argues that gambling addiction is a growing public health problem and criticizes the right-wing majority for voting no to stricter requirements on marketing. Warns that proposals on party lotteries are used to harm civil society and criticizes the Prime Minister for attacking the opposition's funding. Read the speech
- Argues that there is uncertainty and a lack of clear answers regarding whether all public benefit lotteries will be covered by a review. Denies having lied and points out that previous answers from the opposition have been contradictory. Read the speech
- Ashamed of previous mistakes but is proud that the party has taken measures. Argues that the party stands up for regulations that protect vulnerable groups and tighten legislation regarding marketing. Read the speech
- Asks what the speaker thinks about his party secretary earning money from online casinos and questions why his party did not vote to regulate the gambling companies' marketing. Read the speech
- Argues that there has been broad consensus in the Riksdag regarding public benefit lotteries. Points out that the Social Democrats are an association that falls into the category of public benefit lotteries and that this status is now being threatened. Read the speech
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- Asks why the other parties do not commission an inquiry into the financing of parties in general. Argues that such an inquiry could examine donations from private individuals and the entire package surrounding the financing of parties. Read the speech
Foreign funding to religious communities and state subsidies
- Wants to safeguard the independence of civil society and increase support for organizations. Criticizes the government's withdrawal of a proposition and argues that the lack of skill harms trust and hinders measures against extremism and violations of human rights. Read the speech
- Explains that the delay was due to referrals and GDPR issues. Criticizes that the current government withdrew a completed bill that could have prevented payments to questionable activities. Read the speech
- Regrets that the government withdrew a finished product and argues that one should stand up for proposals that prevent tax money from being used in an incorrect manner. Read the speech
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Measures against Iran and designating Revolutionary Guard
- Argues that there are no structural obstacles to designating the revolutionary guard as a terrorist organization. Points out that document CP 931 allows for listing based on serious evidence from a third party and asks what else is required for such an assessment. Read the speech
- Argues that it is possible to blacklist the Revolutionary Guard due to its activities outside Iran. Asks the Foreign Minister what more is required to understand that the Revolutionary Guard constitutes a threat to our freedoms and democracy. Read the speech
School, energy, economy, sports and social policy debate
- Asks when a new bill will be presented to introduce democratic conditions for state support to religious communities and civil society. Argues that the legislation was needed to prevent public funds from going to anti-democratic forces. Read the speech
Measures against Iran: sanctions, terror labeling and ambassador
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- Criticizes the Foreign Minister for avoiding answering questions about why the Iranian ambassador has not been summoned. Argues that Sweden should show courage and summon the ambassador to condemn the executions face-to-face. Read the speech
Gaming regulation: M opposes ferry slot machines and marketing
- Regrets that the proposal for stricter requirements on moderation in marketing is rejected. Argues that gambling addiction is a public health problem that requires measures to protect vulnerable groups and children. Moves for approval of only reservation 1. Read the speech
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- Argues that the bill is important to counteract gambling addiction among children and young people. Criticizes that the removal of strict requirements on moderate marketing makes the proposal toothless. Read the speech
Economy, migration, schools and environment review in Riksdag
- Urges the Minister for Foreign Affairs to stand by his words regarding pushing for a changed Iran policy within the EU. Asks what is required for Sweden to be a driving force in holding the Iranian regime accountable for oppression and today's actions. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.