← Everyone who has spoken in the chamber
Carita Boulwén (SD)
What Carita Boulwén 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.
National suicide investigation: age limits and school health
- Welcomes the bill on a national investigation function to systematically analyze suicide and strengthen preventive work. Argues that the work must be broader than psychiatry and wants to raise the age limit for investigations to 29 years. Read the speech
Government economic policy, nuclear power and pay transparency
- Welcomes the government's decision to let the elderly choose the gender of staff to ensure safety and dignity. Criticizes the new gender identity law as it facilitates changing legal gender without a diagnosis. Asks whether the government intends biological or legal gender. Read the speech
Good and close care: VFP wants indexed state grants
- Wish to support the committee's proposal. Argues that clearer national requirements and frameworks are needed to ensure a coherent and equal healthcare across the entire country. Read the speech
- Argues that the staff is most important and that the work environment is crucial. Wants order and clarity in the migration policy through clear requirements and follow-up. Criticizes the current migration policy for having created great pressures on society. Read the speech
- Argues that a welfare society cannot be built on constant immigration due to high unemployment. Suggests that instead, those who lack education or jobs should be educated so they can begin working in healthcare. Read the speech
- Argues that the current migration policy creates an imported healthcare need. Asks if the Center Party sees how their policy has caused deficiencies in welfare and proposes stricter requirements to stop abuse and wage dumping. Read the speech
- Denies that healthcare personnel are being hunted and criticizes the Center Party's stance on migration. Wants to see a state ownership to get the healthcare in order across the whole country and asks if the Center Party member means business regarding healthcare in the whole country. Read the speech
Social issues: profit in schools, veils and healthcare queues
- Argues that the healthcare queues more than doubled during the Socialdemokraternas government period. Welcomes the government's measures to reverse the development and asks the minister which interventions are most important to shorten the queues and strengthen expertise. Read the speech
- Read the speech
Patient safety in gynecological diagnostics and surgery
- Argues that irreversible interventions require nationally binding stop rules and mandatory double review to ensure a minimum level. Asks if the minister is prepared to extend the analysis after 2023 and introduce binding rules as well as a model for open follow-up. Read the speech
- Argues that the state must set clear boundaries for the minimum level in healthcare to counter inequality. Criticizes the low compensation levels and the fragmented handling for those affected as well as asks how the government intends to ensure a coherent and dignified support. Read the speech
- Argues that it is important to investigate legislative changes to prevent similar incidents from recurring and that the affected women should receive a dignified compensation for their injuries. Read the speech
Question Time: Eating disorders, Gaza genocide, and inflation
- Argues that early and preventive measures are crucial to protect children from crime. Welcomes the government's initiatives on tools for social services and reinforcement teams and asks how the government ensures long-term results. Read the speech
Healthcare organization: nationalization, regional care, subsidies
- Argues that the current system has not functioned despite previous efforts and funding. Suggests that increased state control in six areas is the right way to solve the problems. Read the speech
- Argues that the fragmented system with 21 different owners creates unequal care. Advocates for state ownership to solve the competence shortage and inequality, as a clear responsible party must be able to be held accountable. Read the speech
Health and medical care: KD wants state takeover of regions
- Welcomes the government's steps towards more cohesive governance where the state takes greater responsibility for areas such as skills supply and pharmaceutical supply. Proposes a national heart strategy, a review of evidence-based methods within psychiatry as well as a clearer right to medication-free treatment. Read the speech
Government initiatives on security, economy, culture and social policy
- Criticizes the previous Social Democratic government's lack of control and distribution of coordination numbers. Argues that the party, together with the government, has pushed through important reforms to stop benefit crime. Read the speech
- Read the speech
Legal certainty, healthcare, economy and infrastructure debate
- Asks the Minister for Defence about the state's responsibility when a strategic inland hospital is being dismantled. Argues that the decommissioning of the hospital's operations threatens the security and patient safety for residents in the inland with long distances to care. Read the speech
- Argues that civil and military preparedness must be linked. Proposes that Sollefteå hospital be preserved and given a formal role as a preparedness hospital. Asks if the minister is prepared to take the initiative for this. Read the speech
Healthcare priorities, gender identity and euthanasia debate
- Argues that the Social Democrats failed to solve the healthcare crisis during their previous period in government despite high taxes. Criticizes that the dependence on expensive hired staff increased and that the queues doubled without any action programs being presented. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the queues in Region Stockholm have increased and that child and adolescent psychiatry as well as women's healthcare have deteriorated. Argues that the closures of hospitals in the country, where the Social Democrats are involved in governing, contradict the goal of equal healthcare. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden has long healthcare queues due to lack of prioritization and weak national governance. Wants to repeal the new gender identity law and proposes, among other things, a national strategy for diabetes care as well as expanded screening for cancer. Read the speech
- Argues that legislation should be based on biological sex rather than gender identity. Criticizes the influence of lobby organizations on schools and argues that children with a different gender identity need care. Read the speech
- Argues that children and young people are often confused during puberty due to bullying or abuse. Criticizes that the age limit for legal gender reassignment is being lowered and proposes that it be raised to 25 years. Wants a proper investigation and diagnosis to precede the change of legal gender. Read the speech
- Agrees with the need for measures against discrimination in cancer screening. Argues that gender identity is about gender norms and that one is who one is regardless of sex assigned at birth. Asks about body identity disorder and amputation. Read the speech
- Asks how the member stands regarding extensive gender reassignment surgery being performed in Sweden. Argues that the practice for gender-affirming surgery stands in contrast to the fact that requests for amputation of healthy body parts are regarded as a psychiatric issue. Read the speech
Healthcare and preparedness: crisis stocks, staffing, and military
- Motion to approve reservation 10. Wants to improve healthcare workers' working conditions through less bureaucracy and permanent employment, demand stricter register controls and strengthen preparedness with updated stocks and robust systems. Read the speech
- Wants to change their motion to support reservation 15. Argues that more care beds were needed due to the pandemic and the war in the nearby area and emphasizes that the government is investing large sums to shorten the care queues. Read the speech
- Argues that healthcare queues must be addressed through increased funds for healthcare capacity. Wants to improve working conditions through permanent employment, recovery, influence over schedules and skills development. Read the speech
Defense, aid, social services and security policy debate
- Welcomes the government's proposal on fines against guardians. Asks how the government will ensure consistent application of the fine to increase parenting and prevent crime, while simultaneously guaranteeing the safety of social workers. Read the speech
Healthcare facility development and competence supply debate
- Argues that previous governments have failed to solve the healthcare system's structural problems. Claims that the government and Sverigedemokraterna are now implementing reforms to strengthen the supply of competence, improve conditions for healthcare staff, and increase healthcare capacity through significant economic investments. Read the speech
- Argues that preparedness is required to handle future shortages in health and medical care. Wants to invest in healthcare staff through education, better working conditions and more career paths, as well as increase the number of healthcare beds through targeted investments and more efficient use of resources. Read the speech
Social policy, environment, labor market and school issues
- Opposes the use of gender-neutral terms in public documents and investigations. Asks whether it is reasonable to replace scientifically correct terms with ideological rewritings and what consequences this has for women's rights. Read the speech
School staffing, class sizes, crime, and alcohol sales
- Expresses concern that many Swedes are taking antidepressants due to a lack of resources and knowledge for safe tapering. Asks whether the government intends to take measures to ensure individual options and support for safe tapering. Read the speech
Convention on the Rights of the Child compliance report
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal and welcomes the National Audit Office's review. Criticizes that the government's management to promote the Convention on the Rights of the Child has not been sufficiently effective and emphasizes that the best interests of the child must be translated into practical action. Read the speech
Government work on schools, welfare, defense and AI potential
- Asks if there are plans to develop the proposed database into a national solution. Argues that the information should also be searchable at a national level in order to strengthen the protection for children and young people. Read the speech
Free dental care age limit: SD, S, and M debate high-cost protection
- Argues that oral health should be equated with other health. Wants to introduce a phased reform starting with people over 67 years old and proposes a doubled dental care subsidy for 20–23-year-olds. Read the speech
- Argues that the reform is a first stage in a gradual process to include the entire population. Explains that one starts with older people who have the greatest needs and economic barriers, while the dental care subsidy for young adults is doubled. Read the speech
- Argues that the reform is a first stage to secure necessary resources. Wants to start with the elderly as they have the worst conditions and young people generally have good dental health. Read the speech
- Argues that a high-cost protection similar to other healthcare should apply to everyone. Suggests starting with a step by returning to the age that applied before 2017 and introducing double dental care support for the age group up to 24 years. Argues that resources primarily need to be deployed where the elderly have the worst oral health. Read the speech
- Read the speech
- Argues that oral health is a part of the body and that the industry suffers from a lack of resources. Asks how the member would handle longer queues if the reform were introduced immediately. Read the speech
- Argues that it is an important step to start by strengthening the high-cost protection for persons over 67 years of age in order to free up resources. Asks how the resources are otherwise to be obtained here and now. Read the speech
- Wants a high-cost protection that covers the entire population. Asks how Miljöpartiet plans to secure the resources required to handle the increased number of patients if everything is introduced at the same time. Read the speech
- Argues that increased resources and long-term planning are needed to be able to take care of everyone who seeks dental care. Asks where the money for the free dental care for young people is taken from since the budget shows reduced expenditures. Read the speech
Healthcare, crime, energy and infrastructure debate in Riksdag
- Argues that the use of nitrous oxide among young people has increased exponentially and causes serious health risks. Wants the government to take measures to reduce abuse and asks how they intend to proceed with the investigation. Read the speech
Healthcare funding and crisis in Sweden: S, KD, and SD debate
- Argues that the healthcare crisis is a result of the Social Democrats' previous mismanagement in power. Emphasizes that the regions, as primary healthcare providers, must take responsibility for prioritizing and streamlining their resources. Read the speech
- Argues that the healthcare crisis is due to the Social Democrats' ineffective policies and lack of structural reforms. Claims that the government is now implementing necessary reforms to cut queues, increase efficiency, and strengthen the conditions for healthcare. Read the speech
Construction crisis, healthcare, economy and national security
- Argues that children between 13 and 15 years old and their guardians lack direct access to e-records, which is a problem. Asks if the minister intends to take measures to give guardians access to these systems. Read the speech
Healthcare waiting times: SD, M, V debate audit report
- Welcomes the review and emphasizes the need for reliable statistics as well as follow-up on the government's management measures. Argues that broader measures than economic investments are required to shorten the queues and ensure equitable care. Read the speech
Gender Recognition Act: self-identification and medical care
- Proposes that the report be referred back to the Social Affairs Committee and criticizes the proposal as irresponsible and risky. Argues that the law lacks medical investigation, threatens women's rights and risks causing lifelong suffering for young people. Read the speech
- Argues that the referral bodies have not taken into account the sharp increase in gender dysphoria among young girls. Therefore wants a new referral round because the proposal is not sufficiently reasoned. Read the speech
- Argues that young girls with gender dysphoria need better care rather than being exempted from it. Advocates for the precautionary principle and criticizes that the proposal risks leading to medical treatments and surgery for children and young people. Read the speech
- Argues that a precautionary principle should be applied instead of forcing through changes. Criticizes the lack of statistics showing that legal changes improve well-being and emphasizes the need to investigate why more children are receiving the diagnosis gender dysphoria. Read the speech
- Argues that a change in the personal identity number does not improve the well-being of children and young people with gender dysphoria. Wants instead to improve care and shorten queues by providing more money to psychiatry to help those who are suffering. Read the speech
- Argues that the proposal is problematic because it removes the requirement for medical investigation and diagnosis. Suggests instead that the queues should be shortened so that people with gender dysphoria receive the care and help they need. Read the speech
- Argues that the proposal means that people are exempted from necessary care in order to shorten the queues. Criticizes that the removal of the diagnostic requirement acts as a gateway to medical interventions. Read the speech
- Read the speech
- Criticizes the proposal to simplify legal gender reassignment by removing requirements for medical investigation and diagnosis. Argues that the age limit should not be lowered and objects to the removal of Socialstyrelsen's authorization for surgical procedures. Read the speech
Government management of healthcare, economy, energy and environment
- Asks how the proposed gender identity law affects the banks' ability to maintain customer knowledge. Argues that the law risks being exploited by criminals to evade controls of money laundering and crime financing. Read the speech
- Argues that the traceability in Spar is limited despite the banks' requirements for information on assets. Asks if the minister intends to take measures when the bill is passed next month. Read the speech
Government budget policy, healthcare, forestry and education
- Argues that the increase in gender dysphoria among young people is deeply concerning. Asks if the minister intends to investigate the cause of the increase and how care shall be ensured based on science and proven experience. Read the speech
Healthcare, defense, migration and social issues debate
- Criticizes the proposal for a new gender identity law as it may create unfair competitive conditions for women in sports. Asks how the Minister for Culture views the sports movement's conditions for fair participation with regard to the law. Read the speech
Climate, foreign policy, economy and social issues debate
- Criticizes that too many children are placed in institutions due to a lack of foster homes. Asks what the government intends to do to support the municipalities in their work to recruit more and better-equipped foster homes. Read the speech
Reporting obligation of healthcare personnel for undocumented
- Argues that authorities must cooperate through mutual information sharing to identify and act against persons staying illegally in the country. Claims that this is necessary to combat crime and the shadow society. Read the speech
- Criticizes the description of the reporting obligation as a "reporting society". Argues that children living in shadow societies is a serious issue and that deportation decisions for persons without the right to stay in the country must be carried out. Read the speech
Healthcare crisis, energy charter, and antisemitism debate
- Criticizes the proposal to simplify gender identity by enabling change without medical investigation. Argues that children with gender dysphoria risk not receiving the correct care and asks the minister about the risks of children deciding for themselves. Read the speech
Government economic policy, welfare, crime and tax cuts
- Argues that the increasing mental ill-health is affected by anxiety and a worse economic situation. Asks if the Minister for Social Affairs will work to re-establish a national helpline as a complement to the voluntary sector. Read the speech
Measures to counter children's links to criminal networks
- Argues that today's crime is a catastrophe resulting from naive migration policy and weak crime policy. Wants to strengthen parental responsibility and invest in early preventive work through cooperation between school, social services, and health and medical care. Read the speech
- Want to strengthen parental responsibility, remove secrecy barriers and expand parental support programs in all municipalities. Argues that the school, student health services and child and adolescent psychiatry must be strengthened to prevent young people from ending up in criminal networks. Read the speech
- Argues that money is not always the solution and that other ways of working are needed, and that resources should stop being spent on unnecessary projects. Emphasizes that the government is investing significant funds in preventive measures and that more reforms are on the way. Read the speech
- Argues that the current situation is due to previous governments' policies. Claims that municipalities can find savings despite the recession and emphasizes that the government is investing a lot of money in crime prevention work. Read the speech
Crime, healthcare, education and authority roles debate
- Notes that current rules for sperm donation are not being complied with and that children lack information about their biological origin. Asks if the Minister intends to take measures to ensure compliance with the rules and introduce a national donor register. Read the speech
- Read the speech
Immigration, AI, and Sami organization meetings in Riksdag
- Highlights that staff within Sis are subjected to threats and violence. Asks if the minister intends to improve the staff's security and if body cameras could be an alternative. Read the speech
Social services' responsibility for victims of violence
- Wants a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of violence and oppression. Argues that a new Social Services Act, stricter laws against honor-related oppression, and targeted interventions for vulnerable children and elderly are necessary to strengthen protection. Read the speech
- Argues that preventive work and that the family is doing well is extremely important. Proposes a new Social Services Act, a national social intervention force as well as that the Act on Care of Young People should be used more often. Read the speech
- Argues that all violence should be countered with full force and that it is reasonable for women and men who are subjected to violence to have somewhere to go. Proposes to strengthen the family through preventive work and parenting support programs. Read the speech
- Agrees that preventive work is of great importance. Asks what the Centre proposes for preventive measures because violence breeds violence and measures are required to prevent violence from occurring. Read the speech
- Argues that young people are exposed to violence and violent sex through digital forums and media that glorify violence. Emphasizes that adults have a responsibility for their behavior and asks if Centerpartiet supports voluntary residential support for perpetrators of violence. Read the speech
Social services resources for children: KD, C, and S debate
- Requests approval for reservation 23. Argues that secure families are the cornerstone of society and that parental responsibility must be strengthened. Proposes more foster homes, strengthened competence within social services and a national task force to combat crime. Read the speech
Housing shortage, education literacy crisis and infrastructure
- Argues that fraud with educational certificates is a serious problem that can threaten patient safety. Asks how the minister intends to work to counteract this and ensure patient safety. Read the speech
Social policy, energy, immigration and children's rights
- Asks how the government is working to improve communication between authorities and how children's safety and security can be ensured to avoid tragic cases. Read the speech
Lower age limit for child interventions to 12 years
- Argues that the legislation must be reformed to meet the increasing violence and crime. Supports the proposal to lower the age limit to be able to provide early interventions without the guardian's consent when the child's best interests require it. Read the speech
Social services work: KD, S, and V debate housing and policy
- Proposes approval of reservation 3. Emphasizes the importance of preventive measures to counteract crime and substance abuse. Proposes, among other things, a national social intervention force, reformed social worker education, and expanded powers for intermediate sanctions. Read the speech
- Argues that money is not everything and that the focus must lie on changed ways of working and early interventions. Asks why the Social Democrats did not invest more when they were in government. Read the speech
- Argues that previous Social Democratic policies have caused immense problems that must now be solved. Wants to address these problems by having Sverigedemokraterna be part of the government base. Read the speech
Energy, school, care and economy: S wants 60 TWh by 2030
- Argues that deficiencies in cooperation between the municipality and the region lead to a risk that elderly people with multiple illnesses may not receive necessary care. Asks what is required to rectify these deficiencies and the risks they entail. Read the speech
Segregations at State Institution Board youth homes
- Want the authority to separate children to be phased out and that Sis builds up methods to abolish separations. Argues that more young people should be placed in foster homes and that staff need tools to protect young people in a safe and ethical way. Read the speech
- Means that the safety and security for both employees and those placed are of the utmost importance. Hopes that the work to strengthen the guidelines for solo work is reinforced so that it is not permitted where there are doubts or risks. Read the speech
- Agrees that safety and security are very important. Argues that the distinctions are not sustainable and that the staff shortage must be addressed in order to be able to create a safe workplace. Read the speech
School quality, work principle and marketization debate
Question Time: Electricity support, regulations and pricing
- Asks whether the minister intends to review the compulsory care of young girls to ensure equal care and safe treatment. Criticizes that social welfare committees and courts in LVU judgments place the blame on victims instead of perpetrators. Read the speech
Elderly care funding: Äldreomsorgslyftet and staffing rules
- Wants elderly care of world-class standard with mandatory LOV, 24/7 staffing, and mandatory language requirements for staff. Argues that the government and the party have had a slow start in working to strengthen the measures and solve the staffing problems. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats have not invested sufficiently during their time in power. Claims that they are ready to take responsibility for restoring the health and medical care that has been devastated. Read the speech
- Argues that the party is making an incredible number of investments in the budget proposal. Criticizes that the solution to problems is not always to invest more money and emphasizes the importance of innovative solutions to improve healthcare and for the staff. Read the speech
- Argues that there are agreed points in the Tidö Agreement regarding language requirements and the employment of municipal doctors. Claims that the party has made major investments in the elderly and has proposals even if they have not been processed in the current agreement. Read the speech
- Argues that the requirement for language skills has not been abandoned. Still wants to require that doctors must be able to speak the Swedish language to be employable. Read the speech
Government economic policy, inflation, welfare and energy
- Argues that a fixed care contact is of immense importance. Asks if the Minister intends to follow up and evaluate whether the decision is complied with in the municipalities and fulfills its purpose. Read the speech
Healthcare accessibility, staffing and wages in Sweden
- Want Swedish healthcare to be world-class through evidence-based methods and shorter waiting times. Propose that the number of care beds be increased via performance-based compensation and that a national healthcare brokerage under state administration be developed. Read the speech
- Argues that persons without the right to stay in the country should not enjoy Swedish welfare benefits. Suggests that the possibility of introducing fees for healthcare for these persons be investigated. Read the speech
- Read the speech
School, energy, economy, sports and social policy debate
Foreign policy, healthcare, Natoprocess crisis and EU sanctions
- Criticizes that deficient and patient-endangering staff have been able to continue working despite repeated deficiencies and tightened routines. Asks what is required to ensure that unsuitable staff do not continue to endanger patients' health and lives. Read the speech
Child's best interests in LVU care and mandatory drug tests
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that the children's best interests and safety should always be prioritized over parents' rights and emphasizes the need to strengthen the children's rights perspective and legal certainty for children. Read the speech
Energy policy, electricity subsidies, and climate policy debate
- Argues that children in social care have the right to safe and secure care of good quality. Asks if the minister could consider strengthening foster homes through certification and educational initiatives. Read the speech
Labor market policy, assistance, integration and social issues
- Views the government's work against violence against women positively. Argues that a national certification is important to ensure the quality of women's shelters and protected housing and asks if the government intends to strengthen these. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.