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Caroline Högström (M)
What Caroline Högström 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.
Social assistance reform: benefit caps and work principle
- Argues that the benefit ceiling is necessary to strengthen the work principle and ensure that work pays off. Criticizes the opposition's description of the reform and argues that crime is combated through work and requirements rather than through benefit dependency. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's policy counteracts inflation and reduces unemployment through a re-established work line. Claims that the government's policy is a whole that creates a wealthier and safer Sweden. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has implemented reforms to counter unemployment. Highlights measures such as the reform of the unemployment insurance fund, investments in vocational colleges and simplifications for companies to strengthen the labor market. Read the speech
- Argues that there are alternatives to subsidies and that people have the ability to get out of exclusion. Criticizes the Left Party's rhetoric which does not see people's ability. Read the speech
- Argues that the reform must be seen as a whole where the activity requirement is important. Explains that the reform shall prevent people from falling outside the system and that social welfare committees can decide on higher support in exceptional cases. Read the speech
- Argues that it must pay to work and that during this mandate period, the tax burden has been lowered to the lowest level since 1975 to create change. Wants to continue working to increase growth. Read the speech
- Argues that statistics on youth unemployment are a weak reference point for promoting employment. Emphasizes that the government's work includes labor market measures and that the reform aims to break long-term dependency on benefits. Read the speech
Activity requirements for social assistance recipients
- Argues that the reform re-establishes the work principle by introducing activity requirements tailored to the individual's work capacity. Criticizes the Socialdemokraterna and Centerpartiet for diluting the reform and the Vänsterpartiet for not wanting activity requirements at all. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Centre Party for diluting the reform by opposing sanctions and supervision. Argues that instead, the work principle should be reinstated and a crystal-clear corporate policy pursued. Read the speech
- Argues that sanction fees are not a reasonable tool. Criticizes that the removal of these fees dilutes the reform and can lead to municipalities finding loopholes. Argues that this creates an injustice in the country. Read the speech
- Argues that the pace of reform is necessary to help people who are stuck in a state of exclusion. Emphasizes that the purpose of the activity requirement is to reach those who are stuck in a long-term dependency on benefits. Read the speech
- Argues that the time in social assistance has increased and that the exclusion has become deeper. Argues that the activity requirement is designed out of consideration for people to help them towards work and community. Read the speech
Social insurance benefit caps and sanction fees to counter fraud
- Argues that the benefit cap and sanction fees are necessary to choke the criminal economy and ensure that tax money goes to those who actually need it. Wants to strengthen the social contract by introducing control and responsibility in the welfare system. Read the speech
Elderly care, infrastructure and economic policy priorities
- Argues that activity requirements in the social assistance are important to break benefit dependency and strengthen the motivation for work. Asks how the Minister views the need for sanction possibilities to ensure that the requirements are implemented and have the intended effect throughout the country. Read the speech
Housing allowance calculation based on actual monthly income
- Criticizes that today's system creates anxiety and indebtedness for people with small margins due to clawbacks based on estimated annual incomes. Argues that the government's reform reduces the clawbacks by 90 percent by basing the benefit on current monthly incomes. Read the speech
Social insurance eligibility: SD wants Swedish citizens only
- Proposes introducing a qualification requirement for social insurance based on legal residence and work in order to break benefit dependency and strengthen the work principle. Criticizes the opposition for opposing reforms required to improve integration and reduce exclusion. Read the speech
- Rejects the picture that Miljöpartiet paints and argues that qualification is required for work to pay off. Criticizes the opposition for not offering reforms to break the exclusion. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Green Party for using scaremongering and painting a false picture of the reform. Argues that the focus should be on breaking social exclusion and encouraging self-sufficiency by taking the step towards work. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has lowered inflation and improved the economy for professional groups. Emphasizes the importance of setting requirements for newcomers to promote work and community. Read the speech
- Argues that there are consequences to doing nothing and that the left side has difficulty reaching an agreement. Wants the government to continue with substantive policy and reforms to address social exclusion and turn around the economy. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden needs new approaches due to a profound sense of exclusion. Wants to introduce qualification for welfare as part of a common benefit reform to strengthen the incentives for work and reduce exclusion. Read the speech
- Argues that qualification for the social insurance was needed to set requirements for newcomers from day one and to prevent people from getting stuck in the system. Claims that the policy is based on a belief in people's ability to support themselves. Read the speech
Social insurance: SD wants sanctions, S/V/MP want no karen
- Argues that the government has lowered inflation and supported families through tax cuts. Wants effort to pay off by rewarding rehabilitation over passivity and proposes a sanction ladder as well as a benefit cap to stop benefit fraud. Criticizes the abolition of the karen (maternity leave) as populist and costly for workers and entrepreneurs. Wants to vote in favor of the committee's proposal. Read the speech
- Argues that the exception has rather become the rule and is problematic. Argues that tools should be found so that people with work capacity can return to work instead of ending up in the social security system. Read the speech
- Argues that today's occupational injury insurance is challenging due to old legislation. Warns against implementing the investigation's proposals directly as it could create new problems, lock-in effects, and hinder return to work. Read the speech
Healthcare management, deportations and maternal care grants
- Argues that Swedish citizenship entails both rights and obligations. Asks the Minister what stricter requirements the government intends to introduce for citizenship and what impact it is assessed to have. Read the speech
Reduced employer contributions for 19-23-year-olds proposal
- Argues that lowered employer contributions facilitate things for companies and strengthen the position of young people on the labor market. Argues that the measure is fair as it supports companies living on the margin and contributes to young people getting their first job. Read the speech
Child poverty in Sweden: M, S and SD debate policy and aid
- Argues that the previous economic policy weakened households' resilience. Emphasizes that the work principle and self-sufficiency are the best protective factors against child poverty and criticizes the opposition's focus on new benefits instead of breaking benefit dependency. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Social Democrats for believing that only their proposals are correct. Argues that the government's economic policy and the creation of more jobs are what help families with children and break down social exclusion. Read the speech
Work trials with maintained sickness benefit proposal
- Argues that the reform is fair because it gives those on sick leave the opportunity to test their work capacity without risking their economic security. Wants the proposal to be approved in order to lower the thresholds for returning to work and to provide employers with concrete tools. Read the speech
- Argues that the proposal creates simple and clear rules that reduce the risk of entrepreneurs making mistakes. Wants to make it easier for entrepreneurs to get their staff back through a clear system. Read the speech
- Argues that the Moderaterna are pursuing a business-friendly policy in contrast to the Centerpartiet. Claims that the proposal is an important first step to lower the thresholds for employees and that it should be evaluated. Read the speech
Climate policy, elderly care and social services debate
- Argues that the upcoming subsidy reform is necessary to re-establish the work principle and break the exclusion. Asks the Minister what effects the reform's activity requirements may have, particularly for foreign-born women. Read the speech
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Social security contributions: S, V, C, and M debate funding
- Argues that it is necessary to simplify for entrepreneurs and make it cheaper to hire. Wants to reject all motion proposals as changes must be made with a state-financial holistic view and moves for approval of the committee's proposal. Read the speech
- Argues that the issue is still being prepared in the Government Offices. Argues that the issue needs to be addressed in connection with the budget to take into account the costs and for a holistic view of the state finances. Read the speech
- Argues that the investigation remains and that the legislation can be fully implemented. Criticizes that the Miljöpartiet cannot define how small the amount is and emphasizes the importance of prudence with the taxpayers' money. Read the speech
Care deduction: M defends against S proposal to abolish it
- Criticizes the Social Democratic proposal as populist and unfunded. Argues that abolished [carens] leads to higher sick pay costs, fewer colleagues and reduced care. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Social Democrats have budgeted 500 million for a high-cost protection which is estimated to cost 2.6 billion. Argues that the reform is populism and that the government instead focuses on workplace environment work and the rehab chain to reduce sick leave. Read the speech
Economic security for illness and disability: SD, S, MP plans
- Argues that the government has improved the economy for persons with sickness benefits and emphasizes the importance of research on women's diseases. Wants to highlight work trials and legislative proposals that facilitate the path back to work. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is doing a lot to counteract falling sickness rates through responsible and methodical initiatives. Suggests, among other things, work trials during sickness benefit, opportunities for studies during sickness compensation, as well as initiatives on research and mental health. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Center Party's impatience and demand to redo an investigation as soon as the government takes office. Argues that the Center Party expects too much from Moderate-led governments and looks forward to future collaborations. Read the speech
Child poverty in Sweden: M, SD, and S debate solutions
- Argues that the government is restoring the work line and creating relief in the economy through, among other things, a reduced food VAT. Criticizes the concept of relative poverty as symbolic politics and emphasizes that work is the best insurance against social exclusion. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Social Democrats for raising taxes in municipalities they govern and argues that they ignore statistics on poverty. Proposes that the government should lower taxes and introduce a leisure card to strengthen hard-working people. Read the speech
Government policies: care deduction, deportation, privatization
- Want to review conventions that hinder deportations to ensure that society stands on the victim's side. Asks the Minister about the tightenings of the regulatory framework for deportations that are now being proposed. Read the speech
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Social insurance and financial assistance fraud control tools
- Argues that the legislative changes strengthen order and ensure that tax money goes to those who are entitled to support. Wants clearer sanction possibilities and a benefit ban for those who repeatedly break the rules. Read the speech
Aid, citizenship, tax relief, defense and healthcare debate
- Asks how the government is working to counter honor oppression and misogyny in religious circles. Argues that honor culture and honor oppression have no place in Sweden and that it is alarming that prominent figures help to maintain it. Read the speech
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Sickness insurance: mental health, rehabilitation and payments
- Argues that the sickness insurance should provide economic security and promote a return to work through active care interventions rather than passive sick leaves. Praises the government's measures for mental health and preventive work and moves for approval of the committee's proposal. Read the speech
- Answers that the question is being addressed in the Government Offices. Highlights the government's historical investments in countering mental ill-health through early interventions and more frequent follow-ups to get more people back to work. Read the speech
- Argues that Miljöpartiet is responsible for the slow processing because little happened when they were in government. Claims that current delays are due to previous policies and that the government is now trying to clean up. Read the speech
Economic family policy: tax cuts, housing and child allowance
- Argues that family policy should strengthen families' freedom and the work principle through tax cuts rather than general grants. Wants to improve the housing allowance for increased accuracy, counteract benefit fraud with sharper tools and defends the government's reforms for increased flexibility in the parental insurance. Criticizes the opposition's grant increases as not solving the underlying problems. Read the speech
- Argues that the temporary additional amount in the housing allowance cannot remain permanent. Argues that the focus should be on more people being able to keep more of their wages through a policy where work pays off. Read the speech
- Rejects the criticism regarding Försäkringskassan's work and argues that the Social Democrats are raising taxes for families with children. Criticizes that they oppose the job tax credit and advocates that hard-working people should be able to keep more of their wages. Read the speech
- Argues that the state should take money from those who have worked and created the value. Instead wants individuals to keep more of their salary by strengthening those who go to work every morning. Read the speech
- Argues that there is a clear difference between the benefit line and the work line. Suggests that the tax should be lowered so that people can live on their wages instead of risking debt through benefit policy. Read the speech
Legal certainty, healthcare, economy and infrastructure debate
- Asks what the Minister believes the proposal on work trial with maintained sickness benefit can make a difference for people on their way back to work. Read the speech
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Temporary housing allowance extension and government tax cuts
- Argues that the temporary supplementary grant should be phased out to create long-term empowerment and security. Proposes instead broad tax cuts for low- and middle-income earners as a sustainable way to strengthen household finances. Read the speech
- Criticizes that grants are a solution that postpones problems and prevents people from moving forward. Argues that the solution is to lower taxes and create long-term empowerment through an economy that works. Read the speech
Economic challenges for single parents and family policy
- Argues that the solution to economic vulnerability is to strengthen people's ability to work and that it should be worthwhile to do so. Emphasizes that tax cuts and increased national norms strengthen both the incentives and the safety net. Read the speech
- Argues that tax cuts are important so that single parents can keep more of their salary. Proposes a policy that promotes empowerment and work rather than tying individuals to benefits. Read the speech
Evictions of households with children and economic vulnerability
- Argues that economic difficulties for children is a serious problem that requires preventive measures. Suggests that the focus should be on detecting economic vulnerability early, offering guidance and strengthening the incentives for people to return to work. Read the speech
- Argues that the municipalities have a great responsibility to work preventatively and improve cooperation to identify economically vulnerable families. Emphasizes that the government has taken responsibility through tax cuts, increased social assistance, and extended supplementary amounts in the housing allowance. Read the speech
Finsam future and coordination associations' role in work
- Criticizes that the Social Democrats did not develop the coordination associations during their time in government. Argues that the government is now implementing systematic reform steps to modernize cooperation and create stronger support for the target group. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Social Democrats are painting an untrue picture of the coordination associations being under threat. Argues that the government is delivering results and that it is necessary to create better conditions for the target group. Read the speech
Occupational Injury Inquiry timeline and quarantine deductions
- Calls for restraint from the opposition as the investigation was recently concluded. Criticizes the opposition's ministers for not acting on previous investigations and emphasizes the importance of gentle reforms to ensure paths back to the labor market. Read the speech
Occupational injury inquiry timeline and labor market policy
- Argues that the government is strong on reforms and is implementing important reforms. Criticizes the opposition for implying that nothing is happening and for pushing for issues that they themselves have not budgeted for. Read the speech
School staffing, class sizes, crime, and alcohol sales
- Asks how the government plans to strengthen preparedness within the transport sector and how they plan to cooperate with municipalities and regions for a robust infrastructure. Read the speech
Economic security for families: S wants 200 kr, V wants 400 kr
- Argues that family policy should strengthen economic freedom and the work principle through tax cuts. Criticizes the opposition's contribution policy and proposes a cautious phase-out of the temporary housing allowance. Read the speech
- Argues that a responsible tapering of the temporary additional amount is necessary. Advocates for broad tax cuts instead of benefit increases to strengthen the work principle and let middle-income earners keep more of their own money. Read the speech
- Argues that the Moderaterna want to let people keep more of their own money through broad tax cuts. Criticizes the Socialdemokraterna's lack of sustainable financing for their benefit increases and advocates for a responsible budget with a focus on growth. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's focus on combating inflation is necessary to strengthen people's finances in the long term. Defends the reduction of the supplementary allowance as a responsible way to avoid long-term dependency. Read the speech
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- Argues that tax cuts are a priority so that it pays off for everyone who works and contributes to the common welfare. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the child allowance is not a precise way to support people in need. Argues that the Left Party's proposal risks creating benefit traps and asks where the money will come from. Highlights that the Moderates' budget ensures that workers keep more money. Read the speech
Sickness insurance reforms: V wants 80% benefit, S cuts wait
- Argues that the sickness insurance should counteract lock-in effects and promote a rapid return to work through clear incentives and rehabilitation. Criticizes the previous changes by the Social Democratic government which have led to longer sick leaves and moves for approval of the committee's proposal. Read the speech
- Rejects the description of the budget and argues that investments are being made in regions and municipalities. Advocates for tax cuts for ordinary people and emphasizes that the key to economic stability is that work must pay off. Read the speech
- Argues that tax cuts benefit those who work in healthcare and that the budget contains investments in rehabilitation. Criticizes the Left Party's proposal on increased benefits which creates benefit dependency and argues that the goal is for more people to work. Read the speech
Employer declaration: information on absences to reduce fraud
- Argues that the proposal is a necessary measure to strengthen control and reduce subsidy fraud. Argues that the benefit of safeguarding taxpayers' money and strengthening trust in the welfare system outweighs the reasonable administrative burden for employers. Moves for approval. Read the speech
Child allowance and family finances: S wants increases
- Criticizes increased child benefits as an expensive and inaccurate reform that does not solve the economic situation. Argues that Sweden needs a policy that promotes growth and tax cuts so that workers can keep more of their wages. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's policy benefits the whole society and that the safety net should be temporary. Argues that the solution to the recession is the work principle rather than increased benefits. Read the speech
Child poverty and budget impact on low-income families
- Argues that the path to work is the best way to break social exclusion and reduce child poverty. Claims that more benefits risk passivating people and that the government's reforms are crucial for getting more people into work. Read the speech
- Argues that the way out of poverty is through self-sufficiency, growth, and tax cuts for low- and middle-income earners. Emphasizes that a budget with a focus on growth benefits families and that the work principle must permeate the political work. Read the speech
Government management of healthcare, economy, energy and environment
Social security contributions for welfare and outdoor clubs
- Argues that it is necessary to simplify for entrepreneurs and make it cheaper to hire. Wants a transparent tax system where the employer contribution is easy to understand and follow. Read the speech
- Responds that the government has taken important steps to make employer contributions visible on the payslip. Explains that decisions on thresholds require trade-offs in the budget process where the government has prioritized tax cuts and compensation to the 57s. Read the speech
- Argues that youth unemployment is a complex structural problem that cannot be solved solely through employer contributions. Explains that the government has prioritized tax cuts on labor to benefit everyone regardless of age. Read the speech
Care deduction: M wants 6 instead of 10 deductions per year
- Criticizes that the opposition repeatedly asks about the choice of letter investigation. Argues that there is good transparency in the investigation work and that it is reasonable for individuals to bear some of the cost responsibility. Wants to balance the protection for professional groups who cannot work from home with the need to curb over-exploitation of the welfare systems. Read the speech
- Maintains the need to balance the perspectives on the care deduction. Argues that a total abolition would have consequences for the funding of welfare and for workplaces, and suggests waiting for the working group's investigation. Read the speech
Healthcare, defense, migration and social issues debate
- Asks how the government plans to strengthen women's finances and pensions. Notes that Sweden has a high labor force participation among women but that challenges remain regarding equal uptake of parental leave as well as differences in income and pension. Read the speech
Data protection in social insurance: fraud and privacy balance
- Argues that the new data protection regulation is an important reform to combat fraud and crime. The proposal gives authorities expanded opportunities to use data analytics to identify cases that require increased control. Read the speech
Economic security for families: SD, V, and S proposals
- Criticizes that the budget does not balance due to an unfeasible bank tax. Argues that the bank tax risks being passed on to mortgage borrowers and families with children, and points out that one must refrain from work to receive parental leave. Read the speech
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- Wish to approve the committee's proposal. Argues that family policy should strengthen families' finances and provide flexibility to combine family life and work. Proposes freedom reforms that enable more double days and the transfer of parental days. Read the speech
- Argues that the proposal for transfer is not hasty but the result of a long process. Criticizes limitations of the transfer as parents should be able to make their own wise assessments in their life puzzle. Read the speech
- Argues that the Green Party will support crime-prevention proposals to get foreign-born women into work. Wants a payment authority and expanded controls to curb fraud. Argues that parents should be able to plan their parental leave freely. Read the speech
- Argues that equality in parental leave should be promoted through conscious choices rather than compulsion. Rejects the criticism of the nanny system as exaggerated and argues that the system cannot be utilized in the way implied. Read the speech
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Government investments in crime prevention, defense and education
- Asks how the government plans to take measures to protect women to a greater extent. Argues that the current support is insufficient and that women are often forced to leave their homes while the perpetrators receive low sentences. Read the speech
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Parental leave speed premium and double days for women's health
- Argues that the speed premium has a purpose to reduce economic shocks in cases of frequent births, but that its negative effects on health and equality should be problematized. Wants the parental insurance to be reformed to promote the work line, health, and women's self-determination. Read the speech
- Argues that the whole must be examined carefully before the speed premium is removed. Emphasizes that the consequences for childbirth and families' self-determination must be weighed in the government's considerations. Read the speech
Research and development employer contribution ceiling raise
- Argues that an increased reduction of employer contributions for research and development is crucial for Sweden's competitiveness and productivity. Wants to support companies' opportunities to conduct research, especially during economic downturns and moves for approval of the committee's proposal. Read the speech
Economic family policy: parental insurance and child poverty
- Argues that the work line must be strengthened and that the system should encourage self-determination by maintaining reserved days. Proposes that parental days be distributed to other adults in the child's life and that the housing allowance be temporarily increased. Read the speech
- Argues that family constellations are broad and that important adults without biological kinship can be important complements. Suggests that other important adults in the child's life should be able to take parental leave. Read the speech
- Argues that families look different today. Advocates for flexibility and the individual's right to decide for themselves regarding the parental leave to avoid limiting families' ability to build different types of relationships. Read the speech
- Argues that all child households receiving housing allowance receive the temporary supplementary allowance. Explains that the social assistance standard was raised in 2023 and that the national standard reaches the most vulnerable families. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has made a mistake by raising the national standard for social assistance. Claims that the solution for families in financial crisis is the work principle, as that is how they are gotten out of the crisis. Read the speech
- Argues that the work line must be restored to break the exclusion. Confirms the problem regarding the calculation basis for the housing allowance but refrains from an answer as an investigation is ongoing. Read the speech
- Confirms that the repayment requirements for families are problematic. Expresses some uncertainty regarding the BUMS investigation's solutions but argues that the issue must be further investigated to avoid families becoming liable for repayment. Read the speech
- Argues that the solution to the economic crisis is to strengthen the drivers for work here and now through education, activity requirements, and a benefit reform. Criticizes that more benefits do not solve the problem and emphasizes the importance of the work line. Read the speech
- Rejects the claim that the work principle means that children should go hungry. Argues that the solution to social exclusion is work, education, and benefit reforms rather than more benefits. Read the speech
- Criticizes the proposal to increase the child allowance as symbolic politics. Argues that the child allowance is a blunt tool that also reaches high-income earners and asks how this aligns with the parties' stance on tax pressure. Read the speech
- Argues that the housing allowance is a targeted reform for single parents. Criticizes that an increased child allowance would instead benefit everyone, including members of the chamber. Read the speech
- Criticizes the image of the government removing protection and support. Argues that extended reserved days limit families' options and warns that parents could opt out of the insurance system entirely. Read the speech
- Argues that a qualification for welfare is necessary to counter exclusion. Criticizes the emotional description of the qualification and suggests incentives for a better distribution of the parental insurance. Read the speech
Social insurance: KD, SD, and V debate sickness benefits
- Argues that many people get stuck in the social insurance system and risk exclusion. Suggests that the work principle be re-established through a benefit ceiling, qualification for welfare, and order in the system to strengthen the incentives for work. Read the speech
- Criticizes the proposals from Miljöpartiet because they lead to a system that is too generous and locks people into exclusion. Argues that the welfare system is based on the fact that those who can work also work and that requirements are a form of consideration. Read the speech
- Criticizes the opponent's proposal because it can be likened to a universal basic income and may reduce the incentive to work. Argues that a benefit ceiling is needed to ensure that benefits never exceed income from work. Read the speech
Energy policy, citizenship, healthcare and working environment
- Asks what the government intends to do to remove obstacles that make it difficult for companies to recruit and compete internationally due to long processing times and complicated rules. Read the speech
Social security contributions: simplify rules and outdoor life
- Argues that it is necessary to simplify and reduce the cost of hiring through a holistic approach to social security contributions. Wants employers who hire the long-term unemployed to be met with lower employment costs in order to strengthen the supply of skills. Read the speech
- Argues that a holistic approach is required to create clarity in the regulatory framework. Argues that one should not build on with exception after exception but instead cooperate with other committees. Read the speech
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Child allowance and tax cuts for high-income earners debate
- Criticizes the Social Democrats for misleading regarding price indexing and asks how they intend to finance an expensive reform to index the child allowance. Argues that the government's extended supplementary allowance is a responsible and accurate reform that reaches those most economically vulnerable. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Social Democrats' symbolic politics regarding price indexing and taxation. Argues that the government's extension of the temporary supplementary grant is a precise reform that directs support to families in economic distress. Read the speech
Economic security for families: SD, S, and M debate proposals
- Argues that the Social Democrats are misleading regarding broken promises since the electricity price support is already in place. Criticizes the previous government's energy policy and argues that the current government is methodically cleaning up after their policy. Read the speech
- Argues that the opposition lacks solutions to structural problems with energy prices and fuel prices. Criticizes that they scatter subsidies instead of tackling the underlying problems. Advocates for the government's policy to remove the indexing of the fuel tax. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's budget is restrained and prioritizes protecting vulnerable families with children through, among other things, an extended increase of the housing allowance. Emphasizes the importance of the work principle, flexible parental leave rules, and stopping the indexation increase of the fuel tax. Wishes to vote in favor of the committee's proposal. Read the speech
- Confirms that a problem has been identified regarding entrepreneurs' ability to combine family life and work. States that proposals will be returned on how the parental insurance can be reformed in a wise and responsible manner. Read the speech
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- Argues that more double days lead to a more equal distribution of parental leave. Refers to a report from Försäkringskassan which shows that parents who take double days tend to have a more equal distribution. Read the speech
- Argues that double days promote an equal distribution. Explains that rules for the transfer of parental leave will exist and emphasizes that families need respect for their different needs and the possibility to make wise choices. Read the speech
Foreign policy, security, school, and climate debate
- Argues that a completed education is crucial to counter social exclusion. Expresses concern that students are dropping out early due to large class sizes, high administrative burden, and a lack of qualified staff. Read the speech
- Criticizes the interpretation of "jourskolor". Argues that teachers lack resources to meet the needs of all students in today's school and suggests returning to providing the right resources to the right students. Read the speech
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