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Carl B Hamilton (L)
What Carl B Hamilton 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.
Economic policy guidelines: fiscal priorities and tax cuts
- Argues that the economic development is better than previous forecasts. Suggests that Sweden should join the euro cooperation to strengthen stability and contribute to Europe's economic growth. Read the speech
Ownership of schools and healthcare: state control vs market
- Argues that SBB is too small to threaten economic stability. Claims that taxpayers should not rescue private shareholders from losses since the banking sector is not involved. Warns of the risk of cronyism. Read the speech
- Warns against risks of crony corruption and criticizes local media for not having reacted to speculative real estate purchases. Argues that it is problematic how skilled investors can act without being detected. Read the speech
Tax cuts for high-income earners vs welfare and housing
- Asks how the Minister for Finance intends to counter the distributional disadvantages that arise through the Riksbank's effective interest rate policy. Read the speech
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Financial stability: amortization, starter loans and cash
- Argues that deficiencies in financial stability and banking supervision abroad demonstrate the need for competence and resources. Suggests that Sweden should join the EU's supervisory mechanism to increase protection against financial market disasters. Read the speech
Government health proposal and economic priorities debate
- Argues that the government's budget reflects the importance of combating inflation. Emphasizes the importance of removing bans on nuclear power, promoting a knowledge school and increasing resources for language support. Read the speech
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- Criticizes that the opposing party overstates the importance of changing the employer contribution for young people. Argues that it is unreasonable to place their entire party's emphasis on these groups and this tax. Read the speech
Temporary tax on electricity producers' excess profits
- Argues that the government follows strict rules for preparation and legal certainty in tax matters and criticizes the opposition's proposals for retroactive legislation. Also emphasizes the need for a long-term plan for Sweden's energy supply. Read the speech
Extra budget for Ukraine and high energy price measures
- Praises Sweden's rapid aid to Turkey and Syria as well as the need to coordinate EU efforts. Argues that continued support for Ukraine is important for Sweden's security. Urges approval of the committee's proposal and argues that interest rate hikes will cool down inflation and alleviate the electricity shortage. Read the speech
State Budget 2023: Welfare, economy, climate and nuclear
- Argues that welfare is created by people who work and educate themselves. Criticizes the Social Democrats' tax policy for reducing the supply of experienced personnel in shortage occupations and argues that existing budget rules should be followed consistently. Read the speech
- Argues that high taxes reduce the salary after tax, which makes it harder for people to stay in and educate themselves for welfare jobs. Refrains from speaking about the school as the opposing party has already done so. Read the speech
- Argues that improved working conditions and the attraction of welfare professions require higher wages after tax. Claims that one must pay for staff and supports the budget's proposals regarding the school. Read the speech
- Argues that labor shortages are one of the most troublesome problems. Criticizes the Social Democrats for having historically avoided eroding the budget before elections because they expected to continue governing. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats wrongly believe that more money to the regions solves the shortage of jobs. Criticizes that the government worsens the shortage situation by raising taxes more for these professional groups than for others. Read the speech
Ukraine defense budget: winter equipment and economic aid
Budget bill consequences for welfare, economy and climate
- Argues that Sweden is in a difficult balancing act between interest rate hikes and the need for public spending. Argues that unemployment is the truly major problem and requires long-term measures. Read the speech
- Argues that unemployment must be prioritized highest and return to first place. Suggests, among other things, more special education teachers, special pedagogical interventions and more textbooks to improve the school's quality. Read the speech
- Argues that the focus must lie on structural issues rather than increasing demand in general. Suggests that focus should be placed on reforms within school and education to reduce unemployment. Read the speech
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- Argues that the labor market policy has lost in power and effectiveness. Claims that it is difficult to reduce unemployment by only allocating more money and wants to strengthen the monitoring of schools' quality and profits in independent schools. Read the speech
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- Argues that Arbetsförmedlingen's activities over the last 10–15 years have been a failure. Points out that this is an important and serious cause of current problems. Read the speech
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Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.