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Cecilia Rönn (L)
What Cecilia Rönn 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 and fiscal policy guidelines and 2026 budget revision
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that economic policy is about confidence in the future, knowledge and investments in human capital to create growth and welfare. Read the speech
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Economic policy, tax cuts, unemployment and inflation debate
- Argues that child poverty is decreasing and emphasizes the importance of sticking to the facts. Proposes electricity and gas subsidies, reduced energy tax on gasoline and diesel as well as investments in education and the school system. Read the speech
- Argues that school is an important freedom and competitiveness reform. Advocates for continued investments in school through language breakfast, reinforced homework help and increased state grants for literature to strengthen knowledge and literacy. Read the speech
Extra budget for Ukraine support and vaccine preparedness
- Supports the committee's proposal for an extra supplementary budget to strengthen Ukraine's defense capability and civil resilience. Argues that the support is a matter of solidarity to defend freedom and security in Europe. Read the speech
Economy, school, and labor market policy debate in Riksdag
- Asks how the Minister for Finance plans to translate the Productivity Commission's work into concrete measures. Argues that productivity is crucial for real wages and welfare, but warns that investigations risk becoming shelf-warmers. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's investments in school, adult education and research are good because strong drivers for education and competence are crucial for growth. Asks if the Minister for Finance can imagine continuing to lower the marginal taxes. Read the speech
Sweden's euro introduction: L for, M study, SD V MP against
- Argues that Sweden must become a full member of the EU by introducing the euro. Wants Sweden to belong to the core of the European cooperation in order to strengthen the country's future, economy and security. Read the speech
- Argues that the changed security situation and the threat from the USA require closer European cooperation. Wants to introduce the euro to increase Swedish competitiveness, increase trade flows and strengthen security against protectionism. Read the speech
- Urges to act now and introduce the euro instead of just investigating the issue. Notes that several parties have opened up for investigating the introduction of the euro. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden should become a full member of the EU and a part of Europe's internal financial core to increase competitiveness. Wants the issue to be investigated in order to make an assessment of what benefits Sweden best in the future. Read the speech
- Asks about the Social Democrats' position on the issue of the euro. Argues that the current world situation and the new knowledge base require a clear statement before the election. Read the speech
- Argues that the government can handle both the investigation into the euro and national problems simultaneously. Proposes that an investigation be appointed to see what is required for Sweden to be able to join quickly. Read the speech
- Welcomes that the Center Party has changed its position and that Martin Ådahl is active in the issue. Asks if the Center Party now also wants to introduce the euro instead of just investigating the issue. Read the speech
- Argues that small and medium-sized enterprises are hit hard by fluctuations in the krona and that the euro would reduce friction against large markets. Wants an investigation to be commissioned with the aim of changing the currency. Read the speech
- Argues that a change of currency is an important issue for Sweden's future competitiveness. Asks whether the Christian Democrats will support an initiative to appoint an inquiry. Read the speech
- Argues that there is no large opposition to the euro and that a large proportion are uncertain. Suggests that a discussion on the issue must take place so that the uncertain voters can make up their minds. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden should introduce the euro to achieve full EU membership and strengthen security. Wants to act immediately by conducting an investigation and mapping to be able to join quickly. Read the speech
- Argues that the debate is an important piece of consumer information ahead of the election. Emphasizes that the question of the euro is one of many important issues that can be pursued simultaneously. Sees the current situation as a step forward as more parties have opened up to an investigation. Read the speech
- Argues that the party has implemented important reforms and is taking responsibility. Asks about the probability of getting Vänsterpartiet and Miljöpartiet on board for an investigation. Wants to investigate the issue and change the currency as soon as possible. Read the speech
General grants to municipalities: inflation and welfare debate
- Asks what responsibility the Social Democrats take for municipalities and regions prioritizing wages and conditions in female-dominated welfare jobs. Argues that state resources should be used to strengthen core activities and improve wages in these jobs. Read the speech
- Argues that politicians have an employer responsibility and should take political responsibility to challenge and prioritize wages and working conditions. Asks for concrete proposals to improve conditions since the Socialdemokraterna are dominant. Read the speech
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that economic growth is necessary for a sustainable welfare state and criticizes that the opposition focuses solely on resources rather than governance and structure. Read the speech
- Argues that the financing of welfare is an important factor. Wants to phase out profits from schools because the current system has not functioned. Argues that private healthcare providers perform an important complementary mission. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is working to curb deviations in welfare. Wants to address problems in school through reforms, but emphasizes the importance of freedom of choice and investments in literacy. Proposes to phase out profits in school in the long term. Read the speech
State Budget 2026: Tax cuts, food VAT and child allowance
- Argues that Sweden's currency affects growth and that there is a broad basis for investigating the issue. Asks whether the Social Democrats are prepared to participate in a new investigation on the euro. Read the speech
- Argues that the municipalization of the school has led to unequal resources and a poorer working environment. Asks if the Social Democrats can admit that municipalization was a bad idea and want to nationalize the school to ensure equality. Read the speech
- Argues that the party has implemented important reforms for growth, education, and tax cuts. Asks whether the Sweden Democrats see advantages with Sweden joining the EU's economic core and if they are prepared to participate in a new investigation on the euro. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden should investigate the advantages and disadvantages of joining the euro. Argues that a weak krona negatively affects purchasing power and that Sweden can stand stronger together with its trading partners. Read the speech
- Argues that the Center Party votes most similarly to the Liberals, the Moderates, and the Christian Democrats. Asks if it is not more honest for the Center Party to admit that they belong in the bourgeois camp in order to achieve influence for their policies. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has a constructive cooperation with Sverigedemokraterna to solve growth and unemployment. Asks if Centerpartiet should cooperate with parties that actually stand up for entrepreneurship and growth instead of locking themselves to the opposition. Read the speech
- Argues that the government manages the economy wisely through inflation fighting and an expansive budget. Wants to continue lowering the tax on work and pension, lower the electricity tax and the food VAT, as well as introduce the euro. Read the speech
Budget bill debate: lowest tax burden in 50 years and defense
- Presenting the largest school budget ever to return the school to its fundamentals through reforms and profit limitations. Wants to regulate teachers' teaching mandate, strengthen equality policy and lower taxes for workers and pensioners. Read the speech
- Highlights the largest school budget in modern times and a reform for teachers' teaching time. Asks why the Social Democrats are slowing down the proposal which aims to give teachers a better working environment and conditions. Read the speech
- Argues that the teaching time has increased without state regulations, which deteriorates the working environment and the learning outcomes. Advocates for the nationalization of the school and asks if the Socialdemokraterna support regulated teaching time to improve the working environment. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Center Party's figures as incorrect and misleading. Asks why the opposition wants to deceive the Swedish people and why the member does not want a factual debate anymore. Read the speech
- Asks why the Centerpartiet included the maximum fee in its own graphics. Criticizes the Centerpartiet for using incomprehensible graphs that are not comparable or applicable from a budget rules perspective. Read the speech
- Argues that school is the best policy against social problems and secures competence for the welfare system. Emphasizes that the budget strengthens companies' opportunities to hire and grow through reforms that lower the employer contribution for young people. Read the speech
- Praises the reduction of the employer contribution for young people as a targeted measure. Argues that investments in small businesses should continue to be developed and wants to lower the corporate tax in the next mandate period. Defends the school budget as the largest in a long time. Read the speech
- Argues that the opposition misunderstands the budget's priorities by pretending that money remains available forever. Explains that the budget contains investments in knowledge grants, preschool, safety, student health, and mobile-free schools. Read the speech
Economic and budget policy: tax cuts, subsidies, and defense
- Asks how the Social Democrats intend to finance their expansive election promises, such as the abolished care day and worker's pension, if they are given the opportunity to join a left-wing government in the next mandate period. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Social Democrats have not answered questions regarding the financing of their reforms. Argues that the Social Democrats want to spend too much and questions how they will combine billion-dollar expenditures with the current fiscal framework. Read the speech
- Questions about whether the Center Party intends to cooperate with liberal and conservative parties to achieve success for its policies. Read the speech
- Argues that the Tidö Agreement enables important policies to solve societal problems. Highlights initiatives on school, adult education and corporate policy and asks if the Center Party should focus more on substantive policy to gain traction. Read the speech
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that a responsible economic policy should promote growth, entrepreneurship, and education through tax cuts, investments in schools and vocational colleges, as well as the expansion of nuclear power. Criticizes the opposition's proposal as lacking serious financing and responds to the criticism by emphasizing the government's accountability and focus on long-term sustainability. Read the speech
Rot deduction subsidy: extra budget for construction industry
- Wish to approve the committee's proposal for a temporarily increased tax deduction to stimulate the economy, increase employment, and counter illegal work. Argues that economic steering measures must be combined with long-term investments in school and vocational training to meet the skills shortage. Read the speech
Grocery prices: food price commission, tax cuts and EU policy
- Argues that a weak krona and poor competition are driving up food prices. Proposes that Sweden joins the euro to strengthen competitiveness and protect households against import inflation. Criticizes the EU's agricultural subsidies as expensive and inefficient. Read the speech
- Advocates that Sweden joins the euro to obtain a more stable exchange rate. Argues that this would provide better predictability for importers and contribute to lower food prices. Asks why Swedish households should bear the currency risk. Read the speech
- Wants to lower food prices by improving the market and competition. Argues that the introduction of the euro is necessary to strengthen the economy and manage imported food prices. Asks if the Social Democrats can open a discussion on the euro. Read the speech
- Argues that food prices are lowered through better competition in a functioning market rather than through regulations. Emphasizes that the government has succeeded in pushing back inflation and suggests that the conditions for competition should be improved. Read the speech
- Wants to lower employer contributions, especially the general wage contribution, to improve companies' conditions to hire and grow. Argues that lowered employer contributions for young people do not have a clear correlation with lower food prices. Read the speech
- Welcomes that the Center Party wants to lower employer contributions to improve companies' conditions and increase growth. Recommends that the Center Party join the government to push through a liberal and market-friendly corporate policy. Read the speech
Ukraine aid: C wants to triple support to 75 billion SEK
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that Sweden must continue to provide long-term and stable support to Ukraine to defend democracy and help with the reconstruction. Wants the support to increase in line with Ukraine's needs. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden is a good friend that supports Ukraine. Wants the support from both Sweden and the EU to be long-term, stable and increased so that Ukraine can win the war. Read the speech
- Confirms that the Liberals want to increase support for Ukraine. Argues that the government strives for a purposeful and long-term support to help Ukraine win the war and rebuild the country. Read the speech
Spring budget and economic policy tax cuts for high earners
- Argues that the government presents a spring budget to meet challenges and strengthen the recovery. Explains that the budget creates jobs, increases security in schools, drives the climate transition, and gives wage earners more money through tax cuts. Read the speech
- Presents a spring budget to bolster the economy and strengthen Sweden's competitiveness. Asks if it is time to investigate the introduction of the euro to increase stability and security. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden needs to prepare for a potential entry into the euro due to the uncertain global situation. Asks when the Social Democrats intend to investigate the alternatives to avoid waiting until a crisis is already here. Read the speech
- Argues that school is society's most important freedom reform. Emphasizes that the spring budget prioritizes school by strengthening school social teams, increasing safety through clearer rules and creating summer jobs for young people. Read the speech
- Confirms that it is important with long-term and sustained support for Ukraine's fight for Europe's freedom and security. Argues that the Liberals want to increase the support and that the government has already pre-allocated parts of the framework for this. Read the speech
- Want to push for even more money to be allocated to the support for Ukraine during 2025. Argues that it is important to do what is required for Ukraine to win the war and achieve peace on its own terms. Read the speech
Financial stability: bank tax, wealth register and amortization
- Asks how the Social Democrats view the euro today and suggests that the euro issue should be investigated again to provide the people with an updated picture. Read the speech
- Argues that the question of the euro should be investigated again to obtain an updated picture of the situation. Asks if the Social Democrats have a decision to say no to such an investigation. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden must be active and reliable in the European cooperation for financial stability. Asks if it is reasonable to investigate a EU membership in order to make future decisions based on today's facts. Read the speech
- Argues that EU membership is about both economy, political influence and community. Asks what the opponent is afraid an investigation will show and requests a factual, broad euro investigation to inform the people. Read the speech
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal and defends the international cooperation with the IMF and the World Bank. Argues that the amortization requirements have worked well and suggests that Sweden should investigate membership in the eurozone. Read the speech
Ukraine support: extra budget for military and economic aid
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that the largest support package so far is a necessary investment in peace and democracy and that Sweden must continue to provide long-term and unwavering support to Ukraine. Read the speech
General grants to municipalities: S and V want indexing
- Criticizes the opponent for spreading falsehoods about historical cuts. Argues that the Liberals are addressing the school's problems through investigations, reforms, and targeted funding, which has resulted in one of the largest school budgets in 20 years. Read the speech
- Argues that freedom of choice and diversity are good for students and teachers. Criticizes the municipalization of the school as the cause of lack of equality and suggests that the school be nationalized to ensure equal conditions across the country. Read the speech
- Wants to approve the committee's proposal. Argues that economic growth is the basis for welfare and criticizes the opposition's proposal to debt-finance welfare. Emphasizes that the school requires both resources and improved conditions. Read the speech
- Wants to eliminate activities that involve risks for children and violence. Argues that resources must end up where they belong and that the government is working to address serious problems in the welfare system. Read the speech
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State Budget 2025: Tax cuts, welfare and defense spending
- Argues that high marginal taxes are harmful for Sweden because they make it unprofitable to get an education. Asks if the opposing party can agree that high marginal taxes are problematic and emphasizes that the removal of the tapering of the job tax credit is self-financing. Read the speech
- Argues that the principle of half remaining is important to increase incentives for work and entrepreneurship as well as to promote long-term growth. Asks whether the Social Democrats safeguard this principle or if they will introduce high penalty taxes. Read the speech
- Argues that economic growth is necessary for welfare and advocates for a budget with large investments in school, research, infrastructure and tax cuts. Criticizes the opposition's climate policy and the Social Democrats' strategy while simultaneously emphasizing the importance of strengthening the work line and promoting entrepreneurship. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's budget bill will reach the climate goals and advocates for fossil-free electricity production for the industry's transition. Welcomes the Center Party's inspiration from the Liberals' election manifesto and emphasizes that the government's policy improves the growth support for small companies. Read the speech
- Argues that it is important to be constructive in order to be able to form majorities. Emphasizes the need to take the school back to its basics and invest in vocational training to meet the companies' skills shortage. Advocates for the growth support to lower income taxes and increase growth. Read the speech
Budget bill: growth, taxes, welfare, infrastructure and nuclear
- Argues that the budget enables a brighter tomorrow through economic growth and investments in infrastructure, research, school, and climate. Wants to strengthen the work line through tax cuts, promote small businesses, invest in nuclear power and wind power, as well as strengthen equality and LSS. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Social Democrats' long rule and their policy which has led to a knowledge crisis in schools. Asks if the opponent can support a liberal policy to nationalize the school system and increase the actual school budget. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is now restructuring the school system through investigations into, among other things, curricula and reduced administrative burden. Criticizes that the previous government, through municipalization, eroded the teacher's role and asks what the opposing party wants to do to achieve an equal school. Read the speech
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- Argues that it is important to cooperate between parties to develop long-term reforms for the most vulnerable. Looks forward to continued investments in measures to help women exposed to violence. Read the speech
Economic policy, welfare, and climate transition debate
- Argues that Sweden's high inflation is due to a weak and volatile currency. Suggests that the introduction of the euro would dampen crises and promote growth in the long term. Asks if the opponent agrees with this. Read the speech
- Argues that the problems have arisen during the Socialdemokraternas long period in government. Emphasizes that the government has mitigated the effects of inflation and advocates for Sweden joining the euro. Asks if a debate should be held regarding the entry into the euro. Read the speech
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that growth is necessary to meet cost challenges and enable the climate transition. Advocates for the euro for increased competitiveness and security. Criticizes the opposition's focus on more money as a solution to welfare problems. Argues that productivity increases and reduced regulatory burden are crucial for healthcare. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is investing in schools by returning to the basics of reading, writing, and arithmetic. Explains that the climate transition is being facilitated by expanding the charging infrastructure and introducing a scrapping premium. Read the speech
- Argues that the Liberals do not brush aside the school's needs but instead invest in money, resources, and reduced administrative burden. Proposes a national school funding norm for equal education and improved student health. Read the speech
Extra budget for Ukraine defense materiel and JAS Gripen support
- Argues that the new support package for Ukraine is important for the country's military capacity and that Sweden should continue to provide long-term support. Emphasizes that the support must not come at the expense of the upgrading of the Swedish defense. Read the speech
Spring budget priorities: nuclear power, healthcare and education
- Argues that inflation has made everyone poorer and advocates for joining the euro for stability. Wants to invest in welfare and the climate through a well-balanced budget that requires more efficient use of tax funds. Read the speech
- Asks how the member thinks when he speaks about ordinary people. Means that the previous government did not implement necessary structural reforms and left behind high unemployment and high electricity prices. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden has high unemployment and a school crisis. Claims that the government is now taking responsibility through investments to combat inflation and jump-start growth. Asks how the opposition can manage to form a government basis. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the opposing party uses terms such as gaslighting and claims that the budget is a historical cut. Argues that the claim about cuts is untrue and asks what the opposing party itself wants to do. Read the speech
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- Argues that school is crucial for freedom and empowerment as well as preventing social exclusion. Proposes that the state should secure resources for the school and describes initiatives on vocational adult education and summer jobs to manage skill shortages and lower the thresholds to the labor market. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is investing an additional 500 million in schools and that the general state grants provide important supplements to the municipalities' operations. Also explains that reforms reduce the regulatory burden and improve the teachers' working environment. Read the speech
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- Means that all parties have now been united behind the long-term climate goals. Emphasizes that the government has worked for climate policy in the EU and now has a serious plan for electrification to eliminate emissions. Read the speech
- Answers that the party takes its climate responsibility every day. Argues that previous policies that shut down functioning nuclear power were irresponsible and emphasizes the need for stable predictable energy as well as ongoing investments in wind power, solar power and climate premiums. Read the speech
General grants to municipalities: V demands 20 billion SEK
- Wish to approve the committee's proposal and emphasize that welfare requires both resources and improved conditions. Criticizes the opposition's proposal to loan-finance welfare and argues that ongoing costs should be financed with tax revenues. Read the speech
- Argues that she does not have detailed knowledge of all municipalities and denies that she meant it is only about priorities. Criticizes Vänsterpartiet for wanting to debt-finance welfare and increase taxes for social builders. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is adding money to welfare and conducting investigations to improve conditions. Criticizes the Left Party's desire to raise taxes and questions how their budget would affect ordinary people. Read the speech
- Answers the questions by pointing out that the problems in welfare are greater than just a lack of money. Argues that one must also address the staff's conditions, such as the increased administrative burden, in order to improve welfare. Read the speech
- Argues that the government uses over 40 percent of the reform space for state grants and emphasizes the importance of investments in education to improve the matching on the labor market. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Green Party's and the Left Party's budget proposals lie outside the agreed fiscal framework. Argues that the Green Party's budget proposal is loan-financed and does not adhere to the framework. Read the speech
- Argues that the climate transition is critical and that Sweden has a plan for net-zero emissions by 2045. Confirms that the departments now have responsibility for their climate impact and admits that loan financing may be needed for critical investments within the common framework. Read the speech
Government economic policy, welfare, crime and tax cuts
State Budget 2024: Tax cuts, welfare crisis and subsidies
- Highlights that a robust fossil-free energy system is crucial for growth, climate transition, and the economy. Asks whether the Social Democrats stand behind the government's energy policy with more nuclear power as the baseplate and renewable energy on top. Read the speech
- Asks how the Social Democrats can act credibly when their potential government base issues ultimatums that go against other parties. Also asks whether the Social Democrats consider the current energy policy to be good and sensible. Read the speech
- Argues that the budget is good and balanced because it is neutral and does not negatively affect inflation. She emphasizes investments in school, education and defense as well as suggests that Sweden should join the euro to strengthen growth. Read the speech
- Argues that school is important for faith in the future and growth. Emphasizes that the budget invests in the school and that investigations are underway to raise knowledge requirements and improve pedagogy. Read the speech
- Argues that municipalization is the problem for rural schools and proposes a national school funding norm. Explains that the budget prioritizes education to meet the skills shortage and emphasizes the importance of young people receiving education to enter the labor market. Read the speech
- Denies that there is any reporting law and clarifies that the investigation on the duty of information is aimed at combating the shadow society. Argues that the Liberals are clear that the investigation shall follow the Convention on the Rights of the Child and that school staff shall not be included. Read the speech
- Argues that the investigation is not yet complete. Underlines the importance of the rule of law and following the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Criticizes the opponent for calling the party for having yielded on several areas. Read the speech
- Argues that the budget contains large investments in wetlands. Criticizes the Left Party's budget proposal for reducing employment, fueling inflation through loans as well as pressing growth through tax increases. Emphasizes that total tax revenues are most important for welfare. Read the speech
- Argues that the Left Party's policy would have harmed growth through high taxes and hostile measures against companies. Wants to increase growth and individual empowerment by facilitating work, entrepreneurship, and saving. Read the speech
Budget bill priorities: welfare, defense, and inflation
- Argues that the budget prioritizes the school through billion-kronor investments in knowledge grants, textbooks, and school social teams. Wants to start an inquiry into joining the euro and emphasizes that the budget is close to the climate goals through investments in innovation and electrification. Read the speech
- Criticizes that Member Damberg has miscalculated the investments in preventive measures compared to the plastic bag tax. Asks which budget tables the Member has read and what went wrong. Read the speech
- Argues that the new Social Services Act with increased staffing efforts, better working environment for teachers and expanded parental support also constitute preventive measures. Asks if it would be more honest to keep the debate at a level where the Swedish people understand the differences in the budget proposals. Read the speech
- Argues that the previous government's ignoring of the education debt has created a paradoxical labor market with high unemployment despite vacant positions. Wants to invest in education and vocational colleges to strengthen human capital, combat exclusion, and enable the green transition. Read the speech
- Presents major investments in an effective and ambitious climate policy to reach net-zero emissions. Criticizes the Green Party's previous irresponsible climate policy and asks how the member intends to help those affected by high electricity prices. Read the speech
- Argues that no government has ever been so close to reaching the climate goals for 2045 as with the current budget. Emphasizes that the government is pushing for electrification, new nuclear power and a climate transition for the industry. Read the speech
Economic policy guidelines: fiscal priorities and tax cuts
- Asks how the member views that lower income tax can lead to higher employment and thus more tax money for welfare. Argues that the tax system must not hinder competitiveness or economic growth. Read the speech
- Argues that a tax system that creates growth is the basis for financing the welfare. Criticizes that the Social Democrats have abandoned previous principles regarding the tax system and asks how the speaker views the principle that higher taxes are always better. Read the speech
- Argues that the tax system should favor diligence, investment, and education to strengthen the welfare. Advocates for a tight budget to combat inflation, an entry into the Eurozone as well as a tax exemption for the first 300,000 kronor in ISK. Read the speech
Tax system for companies, capital and wealth: M, S, L plans
- Asks how the member explains that Sweden now has one of Europe's highest unemployment rates despite the previous boom. Also asks whether taxes should be raised to boost growth. Read the speech
- Argues that tax revenues depend on how many people are working. Wants to invest in education and vocational training, as well as lower income taxes to counter social exclusion. Asks how the member views that higher employment enables lower taxes. Read the speech
- Wish to approve the committee's proposal. Argues that the tax system should favor diligence and investments to increase welfare. Advocates for a tax-free base level of 300,000 kronor in ISK and simplification of the 3:12 rules. Criticizes the Social Democrats' proposal on readiness tax as harmful to wage earners and growth. Read the speech
- Argues that the Liberals stand firm on nuclear power and Nato and have abolished the defense tax. Criticizes that the Social Democrats abandoned an agreement on the tax reform and advocates that half of the tax should remain with wage earners. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats forget that one should not hold back the individual. Emphasizes the importance of the individual being able to choose for themselves how to support themselves. Wants to discuss how Sweden can stand strong in a changing world to secure freedom and welfare. Read the speech
Tax procedure: transparency, self-employment and reporting
- Argues that the tax system should favor diligence and ambition by being simple and transparent. Criticizes the introduction of unnecessary rules that increase the administrative burden for companies and demands that rules should be phased out when new ones are introduced. Read the speech
- Asks how the rule regarding more than one principal would affect subcontractors and entrepreneurs with one principal at a time. Means that it is good that it is simple and inexpensive to run a business and obtain F-tax. Read the speech
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Electricity support for companies: procedural issues and rules
- Supports the report and argues that the electricity support is a reimbursement to companies in electricity area 3 and 4. Wants to lower the electricity tax to create better conditions and avoid complicated rules. Read the speech
- Argues that the Green Party has pushed to make nuclear power inefficient. Claims that the decommissioning of reactors has led to electricity shortages and price spikes in southern Sweden and emphasizes that stability must ensure low prices. Read the speech
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Energy, school, care and economy: S wants 60 TWh by 2030
- Asks the Minister what should be done to reverse the increasing development of telephone scams. Argues that restrictions for registers with personal data are needed to protect people's privacy and security. Read the speech
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New Value Added Tax Act: S, V, and C debate EU directives
- Welcomes the new VAT Act as it makes the regulation more easy to understand and reduces the regulatory burden for companies. Argues that the VAT should be as simple as possible and wants to ensure that the exemption for civil society is not interpreted too restrictively. Read the speech
VAT design: S wants uniform tax, MP seeks pad exemption
- Argues that Sweden needs a simple tax system that encourages work and entrepreneurship. Wants the VAT to be made more uniform to reduce the administrative burden for companies and supports the committee's proposal. Read the speech
Point tax and customs duty: tax cuts, plastic bag tax, and energy
- Wants to review and lower the electricity tax to accelerate electrification and mitigate high electricity prices. Emphasizes the customs' important role in combating crime and ensuring free movement, as well as streamlining border crossings through digitalization. Read the speech
- Argues that the plastic bag tax has changed behaviors but also missed the mark. Wants to review the tax as it has not had the desired effect, but emphasizes that it should be referred and negotiated. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats place too much emphasis on the plastic bag tax in these difficult economic times. Confirms that the Liberals are prepared to reconsider the tax as it has not had the desired effect, but emphasizes that it must be negotiated and prioritized. Read the speech
Household finances: S, M, and V debate inflation measures
- Argues that the government's inflation safeguards are accurate because they help the most vulnerable. Criticizes the opposition's proposals for reduced VAT and increased child allowance as poster politics that fuel inflation. Advocates for a fiscal policy that curbs inflation in order to be able to lower income taxes. Read the speech
- Argues that a price cap on food is the wrong way to go because it risks disrupting market forces and leading to a shortage of food products. Asks how Vänsterpartiet intends to introduce a price cap without it leading to a shortage or a black market. Read the speech
- Asks which textbooks form the basis for the opponent's policy. Argues that the Left Party's proposed tax policy would harm ordinary people and fuel inflation. Read the speech
- Asks why the member considers it reasonable to spend large sums on a reform with low precision. Argues that a reduced food VAT does not provide the intended purchasing power for vulnerable groups. Read the speech
- Asks who shall decide which goods are basic goods. Argues that the Green Party's policy has contributed to a volatile electricity market and thus exacerbated inflation. Read the speech
- Argues that employment is the most important way to get through tough times. Emphasizes that the government is investing in vocational training to reduce unemployment and that the focus on school and the work line is the only right recipe for a strong Sweden. Read the speech
- Argues that the Liberals are pursuing a bourgeois policy with a focus on the work line and that inflation needs to be lowered. Responds to the criticism regarding the employer contribution by proposing that the growth support be extended to all small businesses. Read the speech
- Argues that the government takes responsibility for Sweden in difficult times, in contrast to the Center Party. Claims that the answer to the question on unemployment has been given and that measures to lower inflation and maintain growth are prioritized. Read the speech
Income tax proposals: M, KD, and S debate tax changes
- Proposes approval of the proposal in the report in its entirety. Argues that the tax system should be designed to favor diligence, ambition and education and that a lower tax burden can increase total tax revenues by having more people work and contribute to the welfare. Read the speech
- Admits that it is a problem that persons born in 1957 have been caught in a squeeze. Criticizes Vänsterpartiet for the fact that their budget motion lacked changes for these and for that they want to abolish or lower the rutavdrag. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Left Party's budget motion for being completely unfunded and irresponsible. Argues that the government has made responsible adjustments for pensions and student grants and wants to continue with the job tax credit for low- and middle-income earners. Read the speech
Government economic policy, inflation, welfare and energy
- Asks the Minister for Finance if she agrees that investments in school and education are wise priorities in the autumn budget, as these investments do not have a negative effect on inflation. Argues that school is the solution to many societal problems. Read the speech
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Tax system, population registration and budget priorities
- Argues that the authorities' work against tax evasion and crime is crucial for the welfare. Emphasizes that a census is necessary to control the population registry, combat welfare fraud, and ensure that rights are upheld. Read the speech
State Budget 2023: Welfare, economy, climate and nuclear
- Criticizes that the Social Democrats propose that the cost of Sweden's defense should be paid by small business owners. Asks how one can consider that small business owners have the greatest capacity to bear costs and therefore should bear the burden for the defense. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Social Democrats consider small-scale and low-turnover entrepreneurs to have the greatest capacity to bear costs. Argues that small businesses create most of the jobs and support the welfare system. Argues that the defense should not be funded through extra taxes on these companies. Read the speech
- Argues that a tight budget is necessary to manage inflation and the cost crisis. Supports the government's policy to promote companies and work as well as expanded investments in R&D deductions and the removal of misguided taxes on combined heat and power. Read the speech
Energy policy, electricity subsidies, and climate policy debate
- Asks when the investigation into what is required for the restart of reactors at Ringhals will be completed. Argues that previous governments' energy policy has been substandard and that there are acute capacity problems and high prices in southern Sweden. Read the speech
Coordination numbers and identity checks: S, SD, and MP views
- Supports the committee's proposal to strengthen the system with coordination numbers. Argues that double identities are unacceptable and that the state must combat fraud that undermines the welfare system and fuels organized crime. Read the speech
Budget priorities: tax cuts, defense and social issues
GDP-indexing of chemical and waste incineration taxes
- Argues that the tax on waste incineration harms the energy system by making electricity prices higher and reducing the availability of dispatchable power. Criticizes the tax for being inefficient, not increasing recycling, and therefore motions for the bill to be rejected. Read the speech
Crime, infrastructure, economy, housing and climate debate
- Argues that work is the backbone of society and that the work line must apply in order to create welfare and integration. Wants to improve the business climate by reducing administrative costs and taxes. Criticizes the 3:12 rules because they are cumbersome, limit new entrepreneurship, and disadvantage smaller companies. Suggests that the regulatory framework should be developed to strengthen small business owners' opportunities. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.