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Dan Hovskär (KD)

Member of the Riksdag · 146 speeches in 59 debates since 20 October 2022

What Dan Hovskär 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.

  1. Care reform for addiction and psychiatric conditions in Sweden

    En mer sammanhållen vård för personer med skadligt bruk eller beroende och andra psykiatriska tillstånd · 11 June 2026

    • Proposes approval of the proposal and argues that the reform is a historical shift that breaks the fragmentation in healthcare. Criticizes the current system where individuals have fallen between the cracks due to unclear areas of responsibility. Read the speech
  2. Municipalities to employ doctors for elderly care competence

    Stärkt medicinsk kompetens i kommunal hälso- och sjukvård · 8 June 2026

    • Move for approval of the proposal. Argues that municipalities must be given the opportunity to hire doctors for patient-proximate work to ensure continuity, safety, and quality in care for vulnerable citizens. Read the speech
    • Wants a nationalization of healthcare to remove boundaries and focus on the individual patient. Argues that municipalities should be given the opportunity to employ doctors to strengthen the medical competence in municipal healthcare. Read the speech
    • Want to nationalize healthcare so that care is provided based on need instead of location. Argues that inequalities already exist today and that municipalities should be given opportunities to improve care rather than being restricted. Read the speech
    • Argues that the patient's need for continuity and medical presence outweighs the fear of changes. Wants municipalities to be given tools to meet future healthcare needs by being given the opportunity to recruit doctors. Read the speech
    • Want to implement the reform to strengthen healthcare and put the patient at the center. Argues that the reform provides more security and better conditions for cooperation by prioritizing the patient's needs over organizational boundaries. Read the speech
  3. National suicide investigation: age limits and school health

    En nationell utredningsfunktion för att förebygga suicid · 21 May 2026

    • Proposes approval of the proposal for a national investigation function to prevent suicide. Argues that a national function is needed to analyze cooperation, that next of kin should be allowed to contribute information and that suicide prevention is the responsibility of the entire society. Read the speech
  4. Elderly care, infrastructure and economic policy priorities

    Frågestund · 21 May 2026

    • Criticizes the serious cases of sexual abuse within elderly care. Asks when it will become a reality that the elderly are granted the right to choose the gender of staff during intimate care. Read the speech
    • Asks if the Minister sees a need for additional national guidelines to roll out the issue of safety in intimate care. Argues that the issue is about human dignity and insecurity for persons who have been subjected to abuse. Read the speech
  5. Elderly care and support for relatives: resources and rules

    (forts. från § 6) Stärkta insatser för äldre och för de som vårdar eller stöder närstående (forts. SoU25) · 7 May 2026

    • Propose approval of the proposal in the report and welcome strengthened continuity in elderly care as well as clearer responsibility for identifying children in vulnerable situations. Propose that a new support for parental care be investigated and wish to improve the coordination and information for relatives. Read the speech
  6. Housing construction, healthcare queues and gang sentences

    Frågestund · 7 May 2026

    • Argues that patients' place of residence should not determine the care they receive. Asks the minister how the government intends to implement proposals for increased state responsibility and stronger national governance to create more equitable care. Read the speech
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  7. Social services structure and goals: SD, S, and M debate

    Socialtjänstens arbete · 15 April 2026

    • Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Welcomes the new Social Services Act and wants to highlight the preventive work close to the family, civil society, and the children's perspective. Emphasizes the importance of knowledge, competence, and trust in the social services' work. Read the speech
  8. Rural employment and housing and agricultural transitions

    Sysselsättning och boende på landsbygden · 15 April 2026

    • Supports the bill as it simplifies family transfers and reduces bureaucracy. Criticizes the Center Party's motion as the state's obligation to redeem is an important safeguard against speculation and short-sightedness. Read the speech
  9. Healthcare competence supply, e-health and preparedness debate

    Kompetensförsörjning, e-hälsa och beredskap · 26 March 2026

    • Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that care should be based on the human being and emphasizes that the care queues have decreased. Wants stronger national coordination for competence supply and highlights the government's proposal that municipalities should be able to employ doctors. Read the speech
    • Argues that the healthcare queues have decreased by 28 percent by analyzing comparable figures for operations and first contact for specialist care. Claims that this constitutes a trend break compared to the previous mandate period when the queues doubled. Read the speech
    • Argues that statistics show a positive development where healthcare queues have decreased by 28 percent. Emphasizes that implemented measures are yielding results and clarifies that exceptions are made for foreign healthcare personnel who meet the requirements. Read the speech
  10. Elderly care staffing, freedom of choice and B2 language

    Äldreomsorg · 5 March 2026

    • Request approval of the committee's proposal. Want that municipalities shall be obliged to offer freedom of choice, require extracts from the burden register, introduce mandatory language tests and offer a retraining bonus for staff who switch from childcare to elderly care. Read the speech
  11. Electricity subsidies, defense, migration and taxes debate

    Frågestund · 5 March 2026

    • Argues that good food for the elderly is not something to be saved on. Wants the elderly to be able to eat food that is part of the Swedish food tradition and a dignified elderly care. Asks the minister about the situation. Read the speech
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  12. Disability support: SD wants more than 1.5% indexed increase

    Stöd till personer med funktionsnedsättning · 5 March 2026

    • Proposes approval of the Social Committee's proposal on support for persons with disabilities. Argues that the state should be the sole principal for personal assistance in order to strengthen equality and legal certainty. Read the speech
    • Argues that the issues are not deprioritized but that a major effort is underway. Wants the principalship investigation to be completed as soon as possible to create more equal assistance. Read the speech
    • Argues that the principalship investigation is very important and that there is a broad consensus on investigating basic needs before the investigation is carried out. States that the Ministry of Social Affairs is expected to present a proposal on this in the rather near future. Read the speech
    • Argues that a principalship investigation is necessary to create stability and a more equitable design of the support. Acknowledges that the assistance allowance is low but argues that it has been increased more than during the opposition's previous rule. Read the speech
    • Argues that the government is investing heavily in increasing people's participation and influence over their own lives. Emphasizes that the care queues have decreased significantly and that the focus is on the individual rather than the system during needs assessments. Read the speech
  13. Medicines and dental care: SD, S, V, and MP debate reforms

    Läkemedel och tandvård · 4 February 2026

    • Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that the government strengthens pharmaceutical preparedness and research through a national strategy and investments in innovation. Emphasizes that the new dental care reform improves oral health for the elderly through an enhanced high-cost protection. Read the speech
  14. Alcohol, drugs, tobacco and gambling policy debate

    Alkohol, narkotika, dopning, tobak och spel · 4 February 2026

    • Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that a public health-based and restrictive alcohol and narcotics policy is required to protect people, and emphasizes the importance of preventive work, strengthened addiction care, and a ban on credit gambling. Read the speech
  15. Public health: SD, S, and V debate healthcare inequalities

    Folkhälsa · 28 January 2026

    • Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that public health requires long-term, preventive measures to reduce health inequalities. Expresses pride over the government's investment in the leisure card and highlights several of the government's initiatives for mental health and suicide prevention. Read the speech
  16. Climate policy, elderly care and social services debate

    Frågestund · 15 January 2026

    • Asks about the minister's position on giving the elderly the right to choose the gender of staff during intimate care. Argues that the elderly should be given the opportunity to choose staff of the same gender to ensure dignity and respect. Read the speech
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  17. Dental care high-cost protection: SD wants 90% state pay

    Ett förstärkt högkostnadsskydd för tandvård · 3 December 2025

    • Proposes approval of the committee's proposal for an enhanced high-cost protection for dental care. Argues that the reform makes dental care more similar to healthcare by the state covering 90 percent of the cost for elderly people with great needs. Read the speech
    • Argues that the countryside is an important issue and that previous investments have had an effect. Explains that the EU's state aid rules limited the proposals regarding dental care but promises to monitor the issue to support rural dentists. Read the speech
    • Argues that the government's investment in the high-cost protection for the elderly is a major investment. Criticizes the Center Party for not contributing to rural development and proposes nationalization of healthcare to create equal care throughout the country. Read the speech
    • Argues that the municipality type supplement cannot be included in the current package due to EU state aid rules. Confirms that the supply of skills is a major challenge that must be monitored as the new system is launched. Read the speech
    • Argues that the government is making a major investment of 3.4 billion to improve dental care for persons over 67 years of age. Responds that the supply of competence is an important issue that requires measures to raise the status and attractiveness of the profession. Read the speech
    • Argues that the investment in the elderly is resource-efficient because younger patients often have less need for care. Explains that younger people can still receive dental care funds and that there is a high-cost protection for them. Read the speech
    • Argues that tax cuts give citizens more resources to be able to go to the dentist. Emphasizes that the proposed reform is a positive initiative where the state covers 90 percent of the costs for the elderly. Read the speech
  18. Disability policy: Riksrevisionen report and sector responsibility

    Riksrevisionens rapport om sektorsansvaret i funktionshinderspolitiken · 15 October 2025

    • Proposes approval of the proposal in the report. Views positively that more authorities receive a sector responsibility but demands careful analysis before new measures are proposed. Read the speech
  19. Question Time: Eating disorders, Gaza genocide, and inflation

    Frågestund · 18 September 2025

    • Asks what the government is doing to provide long-term and stable conditions for the LSS circle. Argues that LSS issues have been neglected for many years and that more needs to be done. Read the speech
  20. Legal certainty, healthcare, economy and infrastructure debate

    Frågestund · 8 May 2025

    • Asks what timeline the Minister has for the bill on extracts from the load register to increase safety for the elderly and persons with disabilities. Read the speech
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  21. Medicines and dental care: high-cost protection and funding

    Läkemedel och tandvård · 13 February 2025

    • Move for approval of the committee's report. Want to secure the pharmaceutical supply, develop the pharmacies' role in the care chain and introduce a high-cost protection for dental care that prioritizes the elderly with the worst oral health. Read the speech
    • Argues that new processes at TLV and an upcoming report from Socialstyrelsen are underway to handle issues regarding orphan drugs. Answers the question regarding access to medicines by pointing out that the work is ongoing. Read the speech
    • Wants to appoint a larger pharmaceutical investigation to examine reforms and orphan drugs. Argues that the issue is important and that the work continues with TLV's new process which enters into force on 1 January. Read the speech
    • Argues that a larger pharmaceutical investigation should be commissioned to propose reforms. Notes that pharmaceutical costs have skyrocketed and that the government allocates 41 billion to create something fair. Welcomes the dental care reform as it provides the elderly with better access to care. Read the speech
    • Argues that the increasing use of antidepressants is a major societal problem. Points out that medication is sometimes a quick solution but not always the best. Wants to review the skyrocketing costs for pharmaceuticals. Read the speech
  22. Social policy, environment, labor market and school issues

    Frågestund · 13 February 2025

    • Questions about whether the government assesses that the regions and the healthcare system are equipped for such events. Read the speech
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  23. Alcohol, drugs, doping, tobacco, gambling regulations

    Alkohol, narkotika, dopning, tobak och spel · 29 January 2025

    • Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that Sweden needs a restrictive drug and alcohol policy that protects Systembolaget's monopoly and promotes moderate habits through pricing. Wants to stop drug liberalization and advocates for a new ANDTS strategy with a focus on public health and more effective prevention work. Read the speech
    • Answers the question on the food requirement by explaining that the investigation has looked at the need for relief and modernization of the regulatory framework. Argues that the issues are now being prepared and that a decision is being withheld until different perspectives, such as the public health perspective, have been investigated. Read the speech
    • Means that the party is working on delivering answers to important questions and evaluating different solutions. Wants to return to the issue after having considered different parts and pros and cons. Read the speech
  24. Public health: lifestyle, structural measures and drink fees

    Folkhälsa · 29 January 2025

    • Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that the government is implementing important initiatives to reduce health inequalities and strengthen public health, including through a historic leisure card for children and young people. Read the speech
  25. Labor market, energy, food and social issues in Riksdag debate

    Frågestund · 5 December 2024

    • Asks what the government intends to do to handle the pressured situation and the long queues within child and adolescent psychiatry. Emphasizes the importance of prioritizing mental health and suicide prevention. Read the speech
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  26. Tax cuts, welfare, citizenship and state resource management

    Frågestund · 21 November 2024

    • Asks how the work to strengthen the healthcare system's crisis preparedness is progressing. Urges everyone to read the brochure *Om krisen eller kriget kommer* (If crisis or war comes) to strengthen resilience against crises and war. Read the speech
  27. Free dental care age limit: SD, S, and M debate high-cost protection

    Ändrad åldersgräns för avgiftsfri tandvård · 21 November 2024

    • Proposes approval of the government's proposal on changed age limits for free dental care. Argues that resources should be prioritized to older people with the worst oral health through an enhanced high-cost protection and that young adults receive a double dental care subsidy. Read the speech
  28. Healthcare, crime, energy and infrastructure debate in Riksdag

    Frågestund · 24 October 2024

    • Asks how it is possible to ensure that more people receive care in time and what steps are being taken for increased state responsibility within healthcare. Argues that the state should take a greater responsibility for healthcare. Read the speech
  29. Pharmaceutical prescriptions: state governance and supervision

    Riksrevisionens rapport om läkemedelsförskrivningen - statens styrning och tillsyn · 16 October 2024

    • Proposes approval of the committee's proposal to reject the motions because the government is already working on the issues. Argues that it is important to have a secure prescription of medicines, efficient processing, and to stop incorrect payments. Read the speech
    • Argues that the government and the Christian Democrats are working to finance pharmaceutical issues in a broad way. Responds that they are also investigating costs for special medicines for small groups and that the issue is an important part of the whole. Read the speech
    • Argues that medicines are necessary for healthcare to function and to reduce suffering. Emphasizes that the government, through historical investments, provides resources and gives the regions the conditions to manage the situation. Read the speech
  30. Support for persons with disabilities: assistance and management

    Stöd till personer med funktionsnedsättning · 12 June 2024

    • Propose approval of the committee's proposal and argue that the Riksdag does not need to issue motions regarding escorting or assistance compensation as these issues are already being addressed. Want the state alone to have the responsibility for personal assistance. Read the speech
    • Argues that the investigation into the nationalization of assistance is positive as it can ensure equality, long-term perspective, and quality. Expresses satisfaction that the process is underway and is convinced that a delivery will soon be made. Read the speech
    • Argues that it is important with solid and thorough proposals to ensure long-term solutions. Expresses confidence that the Ministry of Social Affairs will soon present a good proposal to improve equality within the assistance. Read the speech
    • Argues that the guidance has been eroded and that people today are forced to leave their jobs because of this. Wants to find a long-term solution that provides a real impact and looks forward to future proposals. Read the speech
    • Argues that assistance is important for people with visual impairments to be able to live a normal life and participate in society. Expresses confidence that the government is working to find a good solution for these people. Read the speech
    • Argues that the Christian Democrats are working on the issue in the government cooperation and sees that several things are underway. Argues that a new announcement would be a shot in the air since the prerequisites are already being investigated and the situation for guidance is being improved. Read the speech
    • Argues that the party is working hard to find good solutions to ensure participation in work life and leisure. Wants to find a long-term solution for those who need support and argues that change is underway. Read the speech
  31. Healthcare waiting times: SD, M, V debate audit report

    Riksrevisionens rapport om statens arbete med väntetider i vården · 25 April 2024

    • Proposes approval of the committee's report. Argues that the patient's position needs to be strengthened through person-centered care. Wants to review the effectiveness of the healthcare guarantee and emphasizes that the government is working to increase capacity and establish a national healthcare brokerage. Read the speech
    • Admits that no one can be completely satisfied with the development. Argues that waiting times must be shortened and emphasizes that the national healthcare mediation shall reduce waiting times by offering care at other healthcare providers. Read the speech
    • Proposes that an efficiency delegation should support the regions with efficiencies within healthcare. Argues that the appropriation for a national healthcare brokerage should be increased to 150 million kronor to strengthen the work of shortening waiting times. Read the speech
    • Notes that long waiting times and regional differences have been a problem for a long time. Argues that a national healthcare mediation should level the differences and that an efficiency delegation should spread good examples and methods of work between the regions. Read the speech
    • Argues that the previous alliance government halved the queues while they doubled under the red-green government. Expresses good confidence that the queues will decrease through ongoing efficiency work and successful examples in various regions. Read the speech
  32. Gender Recognition Act: self-identification and medical care

    Förbättrade möjligheter att ändra kön · 17 April 2024

    • Wants to refer the report back to the Social Affairs Committee. Criticizes the bill for lacking a diagnostic requirement, threatening children and young people and contradicting the precautionary principle. Argues that the proposal lacks scientific support and risks leading to irreversible treatments. Read the speech
    • Argues that children and young people with identity issues need the right support. Suggests that gender dysphoria should be investigated by a team and considers today's legislation to be good. Read the speech
    • Argues that the age limit should not be lowered as the state of research is unclear and many regret their gender transition after their teenage years. Advocates for a precautionary principle where the issue is first investigated and psychiatric care is expanded to help the individuals. Read the speech
    • Argues that it is a major deficiency not to submit the thoroughly amended bill for a new consultation. Wants experts to be allowed to evaluate the proposal since Socialstyrelsen has changed its knowledge support. Read the speech
    • Argues that one must listen to experts when the knowledge base changes. Wants the precautionary principle to prevail and says no to a lowered age limit due to comorbidity in young girls. Criticizes the idea that legal gender should be able to be determined without a diagnosis. Read the speech
    • Argues that one should be cautious with figures and refers to studies showing that many children and adolescents regret it. Warns that the bill increases the risk that minors begin gender treatment too early and regret it. Read the speech
    • Argues that the bill raises concerns and criticizes the lack of consultation rounds where the profession has been given the opportunity to express themselves. Wants research and evidence to guide the decisions and says no to lowering the age limit to 16 years. Read the speech
  33. Elderly care: S wants new law, SD supports profit, M wants choice

    Äldreomsorg · 11 April 2024

    • Proposes approval of the committee's proposal and suggests a powerful reform for a safe and dignified elderly care. Argues that the staff need better conditions, the elderly need guaranteed housing places, increased medical competence and language requirements for the staff. Read the speech
    • Argues that civil society has an important task and that the government invests money through various channels to counteract loneliness. Explains that reduced grants to student unions are due to fraud and that the resources are instead distributed to other parts of the association life. Read the speech
    • Denies that the government has contempt for popular education and explains that the new initiative adds money to civil society and the municipalities. Argues that the initiative creates new opportunities for nation-building by using the resources in new ways. Read the speech
    • Argues that loneliness is a major social problem that must be addressed. Advocates for a dignity guarantee to ensure a dignified end in the final stage of life. Points out that the government has added money to municipalities and regions. Read the speech
    • Argues that the government is making major investments in dementia care through education, diagnosis, and treatment. Also emphasizes continued investments through Äldreomsorgslyftet, language requirements, and increased freedom of choice for the elderly. Read the speech
  34. Heated tobacco flavor ban: S, SD, and V debate new rules

    Genomförande av nya krav på upphettade tobaksvaror · 3 April 2024

    • Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that the goal is to reduce harm by urging smokers to switch to smoke-free nicotine products and through strong preventive work for young people. Supports the ban on characteristic flavors and health warnings on packaging. Read the speech
  35. Public health: vaccination, child allowance and mental health

    Folkhälsa · 21 March 2024

    • Request approval for the committee's proposal and emphasizes the importance of preventive public health work. Expresses pride over the leisure card and highlights the government's initiatives on mental health, suicide prevention, cancer strategy as well as the need for a national allergy strategy. Read the speech
  36. Alcohol, drugs, tobacco and gambling: addiction care reform

    Alkohol, narkotika, dopning, tobak och spel · 21 March 2024

    • Proposes approval of the committee's proposal and advocates for a restrictive drug and alcohol policy. Safeguards Systembolaget's monopoly, welcomes over-the-counter naloxone and wants to use health economic analyses to evaluate public health interventions. Argues that tobacco-free snus constitutes a public health challenge for young people and wants to stop drug liberalization. Read the speech
  37. Healthcare capacity, labor market policy and social issues

    Frågestund · 21 March 2024

    • Asks how the work with the new cancer strategy is progressing and what the new healthcare agreement with the USA means for Sweden. Means that equal healthcare is a priority issue. Read the speech
  38. Standardized parental deduction interpretation and regulation

    (forts. från § 5) Det schabloniserade föräldraavdraget (forts. SoU26) · 14 March 2024

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    • Argues that the government should carry out an analysis of the parental deduction to see how the outcome relates to the intentions of the legislation. Wants to continue pushing so that persons with disabilities receive the support they are entitled to. Read the speech
  39. Parental deduction for children with functional variations

    Det schabloniserade föräldraavdraget · 14 March 2024

    • Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that the state should have sole primary responsibility for personal assistance and welcomes the government's ongoing analysis to ensure that the legislator's intentions are followed. Read the speech
    • Argues that the intentions of the legislation are not being followed. Wants to review the issues and argues that the government is addressing the problem in the fastest way possible to reach a good solution. Read the speech
    • Argues that the legislation has not reached the intended intentions as significantly fewer children than planned have received the template. Argues that the government is working expeditiously to find a solution and that he is confident in the cooperation that exists. Read the speech
  40. Medicines and dental care: pharmacy market and supply rules

    Läkemedel och tandvård · 31 January 2024

    • Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that pharmacies are an important part of care and nursing. Emphasizes that the government has taken measures to manage medicine shortages. Wants the high-cost protection for dental care to be strengthened to prioritize the elderly with the worst oral health. Read the speech
    • Argues that the pharmacy industry takes a great responsibility for providing life-saving products. Points out that the government is working on measures to preserve pharmacies in areas where it is most crowded. Read the speech
    • Argues that the Christian Democrats want to support the expansion of pharmaceutical distribution through e-commerce and investigate how internal pharmacies can be improved for better margins. Also wants to see continued rural support to maintain the operations. Read the speech
    • Argues that Sweden is far ahead with the registration of medicine shortages compared to neighboring countries. Wants to extend the deadlines for rest notices and proposes moving the age limits for youth with good dental health to older. Read the speech
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    • Notes that the country is in a tough economic situation with rising inflation and a weak krona. Argues that the state must support the regions moving forward and continue to monitor welfare initiatives. Read the speech
    • Argues that the government has selected parts of an investigation that provide the greatest effect for the patient. Argues that the regions can now be supported better after inflation has been regulated and emphasizes that healthcare is a heart issue. Read the speech
  41. Lex Maria and Lex Sarah: Audit report on elderly care quality

    Riksrevisionens rapport om lex Maria och lex Sarah · 30 November 2023

    • Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that the government is taking measures to strengthen quality and the supply of competence through investments in education, protected professional titles, and community initiatives. Wants to investigate support for care of parents. Read the speech
    • Advocates for a nationalization of healthcare to link the regions. Argues that the municipalities should be given support and tools rather than state control to ensure good quality in elderly care. Read the speech
    • Argues that the Elderly Care Boost [Äldreomsorgslyftet] with 1.7 billion SEK is a tool to provide municipalities with resources for education and strengthened staff. Advocates for a nationalization of health and medical care to create uniform governance. Read the speech
  42. Welfare technology in elderly care: SD, S, M, C, MP, KD, L

    Välfärdsteknik inom äldreomsorgen · 28 November 2023

    • Proposes approval of the proposals in the committee's report. Argues that digital solutions are the key to meeting future demographic challenges and that welfare technology can increase independence, security, and free up time for staff. Read the speech
  43. Transfer guide dog operations from Synskadades Riksförbund

    Ledarhundar · 8 November 2023

    • Proposes approval of the committee's proposal to transfer the exercise of authority for the guide dog activities from Synskadades Riksförbund to Myndigheten för delaktighet. Argues that the move simplifies the management, increases transparency, and ensures that competence and expertise are preserved. Read the speech
  44. Security, Palestine aid, culture and mental health debate

    Frågestund · 19 October 2023

  45. Gang violence, agriculture, healthcare and cybersecurity

    Frågestund · 28 September 2023

    • Argues that Sweden must tackle long healthcare queues and regional differences within cancer care. Asks what the government intends to do to reduce the queues since many patients do not receive care within the promised lead times. Read the speech
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  46. Medicines and dental care: pharmacy market and staff shortages

    Läkemedel och tandvård · 20 June 2023

    • Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that the deregulation of the pharmacy market has been a successful reform that has increased accessibility and customer benefit. Wants to continue strengthening access to physical pharmacies in rural areas. Read the speech
    • Argues that the Christian Democrats work on rural issues and that rural subsidies already exist. Clarifies that the party has not said no to digital prescription pads and that no final position has been taken regarding e-commerce. Read the speech
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    • Argues that the deregulation has increased the number of pharmacies by 50 percent and improved accessibility. Confirms that some pharmacies in rural areas have been closed due to the disappearance of health centers and emphasizes the importance of local advice. Read the speech
    • Argues that the market opening has led to a doubling of the number of pharmacies and longer opening hours. Emphasizes that the market has been positive for the development of pharmacies but that establishments in rural areas need to be monitored. Read the speech
    • Argues that municipalities and regions have had large surpluses in recent years. Points out that the government has added 12 billion during the year and that inflation is now falling. Acknowledges that further stimuli may be needed to establish pharmacies in rural areas. Read the speech
    • Argues that it is necessary to prioritize lowering inflation and creating economic balance. Also emphasizes the importance of more people gaining access to work so that Sweden and the individual will fare better. Read the speech
  47. Support for people with disabilities: LSS, personal assistance

    Stöd till personer med funktionsnedsättning · 7 June 2023

    • Proposes approval of the Social Committee's proposal. Argues that the policy should focus on improving accessibility, education, and integration into the labor market, as well as increasing knowledge about hidden disabilities. Read the speech
    • Expresses hope that the government will carry out a nationalization of personal assistance. Argues that a holistic approach is required so that the measures become equivalent regardless of where in the country one lives. Read the speech
    • Promises to continue working on and pushing forward the issues surrounding LSS. Sees the possibility of implementing a state ownership. Read the speech
  48. Prison and Probation Service funding and Ukrainian refugees

    Frågestund · 11 May 2023

    • Asks how the Minister for Justice views the banks' responsibility in the acute situation where fraud against private individuals is increasing exponentially. Points out that the police do not have time to investigate all reports and that the banks must work more preventatively. Read the speech
  49. Accessibility Directive: S wants media law changes, V criticizes

    Genomförande av tillgänglighetsdirektivet · 3 May 2023

    • Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that the law is important to break down barriers and give persons with disabilities and the elderly the right to full participation, equal living conditions and better access to products and services. Read the speech
  50. Healthcare competence supply, e-health and preparedness debate

    Kompetensförsörjning, e-hälsa och beredskap · 27 April 2023

    • Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that state ownership and a national healthcare mediation would create more equal care. Supports the protected professional title for assistant nurses and emphasizes the importance of a national plan for competence supply. Read the speech
    • Argues that a common digital infrastructure is needed to simplify healthcare. Wants a unified system to free up time for patient-oriented work. Read the speech
    • Notes that digital healthcare is important and that work is underway on a national platform for information on the quality and provision of healthcare. Argues that it is important to create structures that make it attractive for even private healthcare providers to participate in the whole. Read the speech
    • Argues that there are surpluses in municipalities and regions that can be used. Points out that development and new ways of working are more important than just providing money, even though Sweden is in an economic crisis. Read the speech
    • Argues that it is crucial to push down inflation to secure the economy. Argues that municipalities and regions have a stable economy despite the economic crisis. Read the speech
  51. Public health: vaccination programs and national health law

    Folkhälsa · 13 April 2023

    • Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that the government and the party are pooling resources for better public health through investments in community, leisure cards, physical activity on prescription, and measures against involuntary loneliness. Read the speech
  52. Alcohol, drugs, doping, tobacco, and gambling policy reforms

    Alkohol, narkotika, dopning, tobak och spel · 23 March 2023

    • Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Wants a restrictive alcohol policy with Systembolaget's monopoly, a national competence center for prevention and technology in new cars that reveals alcohol influence. Argues that the stigmatization of addicts must decrease. Read the speech
    • Confirms that the party stands behind the sale of farms and argues that it can strengthen rural development, small business ownership, and the tourism industry. Explains that the government is positive towards enabling this and that the referral response is now being processed. Read the speech
    • Argues that the government is working on the issue but that it takes time because many large issues are being handled simultaneously. Assures that they want to produce a proposal that is as good as possible. Read the speech
    • Argues that the narcotics policy needs to be developed to reduce mortality and improve care. Emphasizes that the stigmatization of people with addiction diseases must decrease and that more focus should be placed on care efforts and support. Read the speech
    • Argues that one should await the results of the ongoing investigation before proceeding. Emphasizes the importance of working broadly with, among other things, preventive measures. Read the speech
  53. Elderly care funding: Äldreomsorgslyftet and staffing rules

    Äldreomsorg · 16 March 2023

    • Wish to approve the committee's report and propose powerful reforms for a secure elderly care. Propose an elderly housing guarantee for persons over 85 years old, investment support for more places as well as the employment of more nurses. Read the speech
    • Argues that elderly care is a priority issue and sees the deficiencies in the country. Stands behind the government's policy but wants to invest even more in the area and fights to secure more resources. Read the speech
    • Argues that it is important to reduce inflation and use tax funds in the right way. Wants to work to bring in more funds for elderly care. Read the speech
    • Argues that the government has many processes and investigations underway to review large structures. Suggests that person-centered care should also be applied within elderly care so that the individual can shape their life. Read the speech
    • Argues that the availability of doctors within municipal health and medical care needs to be strengthened to increase safety and enable correct medical assessments. Proposes that the time for primary care's medical interventions within elderly care be extended. Read the speech
  54. Healthcare control: SD, M, V debate private insurance rules

    Ökad kontroll i hälso- och sjukvården · 25 January 2023

    • Argues that freedom of choice and self-determination are crucial for quality and that the patient's position must be strengthened. Criticizes the focus on combating private alternatives as it can prolong the care queues. Read the speech
    • Argues that the proposal does not improve care but rather lengthens the queues. Claims that it should be facilitated for the individual and that it is not negative if more people receive faster care as they then disappear from the queue. Read the speech
    • Argues that the proposal would increase healthcare queues by restricting providers that relieve the public sector. Emphasizes that those with the greatest need should be given priority to care. Read the speech
  55. New biobank law to strengthen Swedish healthcare and research

    En ny biobankslag · 25 January 2023

    • Argues that the new biobank law is a positive development that strengthens Swedish healthcare and research by regulating the handling of identifiable human biological material. Moves for approval of the Social Affairs Committee's proposal. Read the speech
  56. Welfare, immigration and economy: S, KD and M debate measures

    Frågestund · 15 December 2022

    • Argues that fraud via fake phone calls affects many elderly people and that digital exclusion is a major societal problem. Asks how the government is working to reduce digital exclusion and stop fraud against the elderly. Read the speech
    • Argues that the situation is serious as many elderly and people with disabilities are severely affected. Expresses shame and guilt over that those affected feel great anxiety and looks forward to the government's work on the issue. Read the speech
  57. Budget priorities: tax cuts, defense and social issues

    Frågestund · 17 November 2022

    • Asks how the government plans to continue working on increasing the healthcare's crisis preparedness. Argues that the preparedness work within health and medical care needs to be strengthened in the short and long term as the regions have shortages in staff and disaster medical preparedness. Read the speech
  58. Alcohol policy, infrastructure, housing, school and corruption

    Frågestund · 10 November 2022

  59. Foreign policy, security, school, and climate debate

    Allmänpolitisk debatt (forts. från prot. 11) · 20 October 2022

    • Argues that unique human value and natural rights, such as freedom of expression and freedom of movement, must be respected and promoted. Proposes that Sweden and the EU should introduce stricter sanctions against the Iranian regime to strengthen women's rights. Read the speech

Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.