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Crister Carlsson (M)
What Crister Carlsson 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.
Human rights, rule of law, economy and crime debate in Riksdag
- Argues that Naturskyddsföreningens actions against forest owners threaten jobs and local contributions. Proposes legislation that balances biodiversity with the interests of forest owners and argues that EU directives on dust removal risk devastating consequences for electricity production and cultural values. Read the speech
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Tax exemption for workplace charging and fuel expense deductions
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal for permanent tax exemption for charging at the workplace and expanded deduction rights for fuels. Argues that the transition must be reasonable for households through steering measures that make it profitable to choose correctly. Argues that nuclear power is an important, stable and predictable energy source that enables electrification on a large scale. Read the speech
Healthcare competence supply, e-health and preparedness debate
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal and rejection of the motions. Argues that the competence shortage is due to lowered educational requirements, focus on research instead of practice, and over-administration [4-6, 9, 12]. Proposes national governance for mapping of needs and emphasizes the importance of modern inventory management as well as local capacity for washing and sterilization during crises [13-16]. Read the speech
- Confirms that staff with foreign background are needed in healthcare and emphasizes the importance of language requirements. Argues that there are enough nurses, but that they are not placed where they are needed most. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden should not take in foreign labor when unemployment is high. Emphasizes that the skills shortage is due to a lack of security for new employees and underlines that language requirements are crucial for functioning in healthcare. Read the speech
- Argues that higher wages, shorter working hours and good managers improve the work environment. Suggests that healthcare staff should work directly with patients while administration is handled by other staff. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's policy is moderate policy. Answers that the age limit for deportation is raised to 21 years. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Left Party's lack of trust in private healthcare providers. Argues that private management in Region Dalarna has improved accessibility within child and adolescent psychiatry and asks if the quality of care is most important. Read the speech
- Argues that many private health centers do a good job and are initiatives taken by the staff. Asks whether it is the regions' responsibility to rectify the deficiencies in healthcare rather than the government's. Read the speech
Income tax reforms: SD, S, and V debate tax cuts and capital
- Asks if the member believes it was good to abolish the wealth tax. Argues that the abolition of the tax for the richest increased the tax base and generated significantly higher tax revenues than if it had remained. Read the speech
- Asks if the member has asked the Social Democratic party comrades in the large cities what they are doing to reduce the group of families at the Swedish Enforcement Authority. Read the speech
- Proposes approval of the Committee on Taxation's proposal. Argues that the government's policy lowers the income tax for hard-working people, strengthens purchasing power and drives growth. Criticizes the Social Democrats' tax increases and argues that increased taxes harm the economy. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's economic policy has reduced child poverty and economic inequality. Further claims that all income groups have seen strengthened purchasing power and that women's incomes have increased. Read the speech
- Argues that high-income earners such as doctors and entrepreneurs are worthy of earning money from their work efforts. Points out that inequalities increased during the red-green government but have reversed during the current mandate period. Read the speech
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- Argues that the equalization system should distribute based on needs in the municipalities. Points out that some municipalities have major challenges and that the system may need to be reviewed, but that it is a different issue than the current one. Read the speech
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- Argues that healthcare staff, such as doctors and nurses, have large student debts and work a lot of overtime. Asks whether these workers should be allowed to keep at least half of their salary under such conditions. Read the speech
Healthcare management, deportations and maternal care grants
- Asks the Minister for Health and Care how they view the fact that ideology is placed before the child's health in home births. Points out that home births involve increased risks due to a lack of advanced monitoring and emergency equipment. Read the speech
Temporary food VAT reduction: S, V and MP debate proposals
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal for a temporary reduction of the food VAT. Argues that the government's policy has strengthened the economy for households and that the reduction provides financial support to those who earn the least. Read the speech
Government budget, security and cultural policy debate
- Asks whether it is reasonable that forest owners must submit a felling notification for storm-damaged forest. Argues that a crisis exemption may be needed so that forest owners can quickly take care of forest damaged by storm. Read the speech
Interest deduction rules adaptation to EU law to counter tax evasion
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that the proposal promotes legal certainty and equal treatment by adapting Swedish law to EU law. The proposal counters tax planning by only limiting artificial arrangements without affecting companies with legitimate business reasons. Read the speech
Aid, citizenship, tax relief, defense and healthcare debate
- Asks how the minister plans to prevent tragic events from recurring after the secrecy law has hindered the dissemination of information about violent individuals to emergency services. Read the speech
Special income tax for persons residing abroad law adjustments
- Proposes approval of the tax committee's proposal. Argues that the proposal simplifies and clarifies rules to ensure taxing rights. Criticizes the exit tax as it scares away investors and locks up capital. Read the speech
- Argues that strong companies and innovations strengthen Sweden's economy by creating a larger cake to share. Criticizes that the Social Democrats do not raise the threshold for state income tax, which affects workers in, for example, healthcare. Read the speech
- Asks why the Social Democrats have not pushed for the Öresund Agreement during the eight years they sat in government. Read the speech
Crime, welfare, infrastructure and equality debate in Riksdag
- Questions about an EU directive on fish migration and dam removals can have devastating consequences for cultural values, ecosystems, and electricity production. Wants the minister to send a reassuring message to those who work around Sweden's dams. Read the speech
Wolf coexistence: KD wants population reduction, S wants 3x culling
- Argues that Sweden should have a wolf population with a favorable conservation status but with a lower number than today. Wants to stick to approximately 170 wolves to enable a better coexistence. Read the speech
Income tax impact on economy and distribution for low earners
- Proposes approval of the Committee on Taxation's proposal. Argues that tax cuts for low- and middle-income earners as well as higher basic deductions for the elderly are fair and motivate work. Criticizes high marginal taxes that damage competitiveness and risk driving away entrepreneurs and highly educated labor. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is lowering taxes for both low- and middle-income earners. Claims that these tax cuts provide an extra bonus for going to work and that work must pay off. Read the speech
- Argues that lower taxes for low- and middle-income earners improve their economic situation. Criticizes the left for wanting to remove the general tax deduction (rutavdrag), which he argues hinders female entrepreneurship and increases undeclared work. Read the speech
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Tax cuts, welfare, citizenship and state resource management
Flexible rules for occupational pensions and pension savings
Climate policy, forestry, school, and military ties to Israel
Rotavdrag costs and effects based on National Audit Office
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that the rotavdrag (deduction for renovation) is important to reduce black market work, create jobs for tradespeople and make it possible for ordinary families to maintain their homes. Criticizes the proposal to lower the subsidy rate for other maintenance as it risks leading to acute repairs and damages. Read the speech
- Argues that the tax deduction for energy efficiency is good for the common man and creates more jobs in the industry. Wants to wait and investigate the effects of the temporary increase after the period has expired. Read the speech
- Argues that the tax deduction for green renovations is good because it can be utilized by ordinary people. Asks about the connection between the tax deduction and illegal work in several stages and points out that even older people use the deduction. Read the speech
- Argues that the tax deduction for green renovations is important for the ordinary person and the elderly. Asks how the tax deduction could affect second and third parties and points out that the government has directives to combat crime in the workplace. Read the speech
- Argues that renovating functioning houses is climate-friendly and not a waste of resources. Claims that the tax deduction for renovations has been very good over time and created jobs, while simultaneously questioning why previous governments did not act if the deduction was so problematic. Read the speech
- Asks whether it has been calculated what it actually costs to provide a 50 percent rotavdrag on energy-efficient measures. Points out that there is a large difference in cost between 50 and 30 percent. Read the speech
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- Asks what Miljöpartiet proposes instead. Argues that the removal of the rot deduction would lead to unemployment for 16,000 tradespeople and emphasizes the need for maintenance to prevent health problems. Claims that today's rot deduction is a good measure to protect the houses and the environment. Read the speech
Temporary roof deduction ceiling increase for renovation
- Argues that the rotavdrag (roof deduction) is important to stimulate employment, reduce undeclared work, and help households maintain their homes. Proposes a temporary increased ceiling for the rotavdrag to support the construction industry and maintain production. Read the speech
- Argues that the government prioritizes combating inflation. Claims that a raised ceiling for the "rotavdrag" (deduction for renovation) is necessary for functional renovations so that houses can be used over time without needing to be demolished. Read the speech
- Argues that the critic is confusing work-related crime with the repair deduction. Explains that the increase of the repair deduction is so that ordinary people can renovate their homes and that it does not affect work-related crime. Read the speech
Compensation for those born in 1957 and 1959 age limit
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- Wants to approve the committee's proposal. Argues that the compensation is a matter of justice to rectify previous mistakes and economic uncertainty for the 57s. Criticizes the previous government's reforms which created the situation. Read the speech
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- Argues that it takes time to get large sums into the budget. Explains that the process has gone relatively quickly considering other large investments such as police, healthcare and support to Ukraine. Read the speech
- Argues that the budget process takes time and that they have not backed down. Points out that the previous Social Democratic government lowered taxes for high-income earners and argues that the compensation to the 57s has been handled in a correct manner. Read the speech
Gang violence, school cuts and sentencing debate in Riksdag
Income tax rules 2011–2023 National Audit Office report
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that tax cuts have strengthened the incentives to work, which has led to higher employment and more hours worked. Accepts the Swedish National Audit Office's criticism regarding deficiencies in impact assessments and considers the recommendations important. Read the speech
Government management of healthcare, economy, energy and environment
- Asks how the Minister for Finance views the constraint that arises when the government must bear the cost increases for occupational pensions. Argues that these costs can force the government to prioritize away other important investments, for example within healthcare. Read the speech
Climate, foreign policy, economy and social issues debate
- Asks how the government will follow up and evaluate the initiative with a state leisure card for children and young people. Argues that the initiative is very good for counteracting ill health and increasing equal health. Read the speech
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EU tax system for SMEs: subsidiarity and national competence
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that the proposal violates the subsidiarity principle because tax matters are national competence and warns of risks regarding tax planning and distorted competition. Read the speech
State income tax threshold pause 2024 and 13 billion SEK
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- Answers the question about healthcare by asserting that the difference between the Social Democrats' and the Tidö parties' budget for the region is small. Asks how large an impact the extra 49 million in state grants would actually have on the employment. Read the speech
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that the government's priorities are to combat inflation and that it must pay more to work than to live on benefits. Explains that tax cuts for low- and middle-income earners are financed by pausing the indexation of the threshold. Read the speech
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- Argues that lower taxes make it profitable to work and lead to more people getting jobs. Claims that high taxes reduce the motivation to work and that lower taxes can increase tax revenues. Read the speech
Payment service providers to provide info to combat VAT fraud
- Proposes approval of the proposal. Argues that effective information sharing between authorities is a prerequisite for combating welfare crime. Emphasizes that the new obligations for payment service providers shall counteract VAT fraud, increase VAT revenues and strengthen the competitiveness of honest companies. Read the speech
Diesel tax reduction for agriculture, forestry and aquaculture
- Proposes approval of the Committee on Taxation's proposal to extend the tax reduction on agricultural diesel. Argues that the measure supports domestic food production and households in a difficult economic time and has a negligible climate impact. Read the speech
Pensioners born in 1957: Economic situation and corrections
- Regrets that persons born in 1957 have been caught in a squeeze. Asks how Miljöpartiet plans to solve the situation now that the fiscal year has begun and how they intend to implement the change. Read the speech
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Income tax proposals: M, KD, and S debate tax changes
- Proposes approval of the Committee on Taxation's proposal. Argues that increased deduction for business trips, reinforced job tax credit for the elderly and increased threshold for state income tax stimulate work and create tax reliefs. Read the speech
- Regrets the unfortunate decision but argues that the previous government should have informed about the change earlier. Explains that it is not possible to change the tax table retroactively as it is locked in December. Read the speech
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- Argues that doctors deserve higher salaries and should not have to pay away all their money in taxes. Suggests a tax cut for everyone as the best driver to get people into jobs. Read the speech
- Denies that the government is raising the fee for members of Parliament and explains that it is the Riksdag's Fee Committee that is responsible for this. Asks how they specifically intend to rectify the problem with persons born in 1957. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the proposal lacks a financing plan and argues that increased taxes can reduce the willingness to work. Wants to lower taxes for everyone to stimulate more jobs and increase the state's revenues. Read the speech
School, energy, economy, sports and social policy debate
- Questions as to whether the Minister sees the possibility of investigating changes in the legislation so that private actors can also apply for support for children's and youth sports. This is because girls practice individual sports to a greater extent in private studios. Read the speech
Foreign policy, healthcare, Natoprocess crisis and EU sanctions
- Asks what the Minister's thoughts are regarding a more state-funded and centrally managed organization for ambulance helicopters. Read the speech
Income reporting on digital platforms: S, SD, M debate
- Argues that Sweden has an obligation to implement the EU directive to combat tax evasion. Argues that the administrative burden can become significant and that an evaluation should be conducted to ensure the system's effectiveness. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.