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Daniel Bäckström (C)
What Daniel Bäckström 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.
Speaker's proposal for Prime Minister: S supports Andersson
- Argues that Centerpartiet wants to manage a mandate for more jobs, lower emissions and better welfare. Votes no in today's vote because the prerequisites for a growth-friendly policy anchored in the center are not met. Read the speech
Election of Kerstin Lundgren or Håkan Svenneling as deputy speaker
- Nominate Kerstin Lundgren for the position of third deputy speaker. Argues that she is the natural choice as she has solid parliamentary experience, strong integrity and can contribute with stability and continuity. Read the speech
Election of Speaker: Norlén or Haraldsson nominated
- Argues that it is important to have a unifying force that has great respect among a broad majority. Wants to give active support to the Social Democrats' nomination of Johanna Haraldsson as Speaker. Read the speech
Paid police education to improve recruitment and student loans
- Welcomes the bill on paid police training as tax-free write-off of student loans strengthens recruitment and the motivation to stay in the profession. Argues that quantitative targets must be complemented with quality targets to ensure competence and presence throughout the country. Read the speech
Motion referral to Committee on Constitution over fraud claims
- Argues that the Sweden Democrats broke offsetting agreements and showed a lack of respect for democratic orders. Shares the assessment that the motion does not fulfill the requirements in the parliamentary rules and should be tabled without reference. Read the speech
Digital healthcare, economy, energy, and immigration debate
- Argues that Sweden's import dependency for food supply is a vulnerability in the current security situation. Wants the government to set concrete goals for increased domestic production of food and raw materials. Asks how the government will proceed with the Swedish Board of Agriculture's proposal. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's proposal is short-sighted and that the system is poorly designed. Wants measures to be taken that strengthen food production and asks if the Prime Minister will take other concrete measures in the short term. Read the speech
Healthcare management, deportations and maternal care grants
- Asks how the Minister for Defence views the centralization of state activities from Karlstad to Stockholm. Argues that the centralization creates uncertainty and increased vulnerability in a deteriorating security situation. Read the speech
Tax policy, entrepreneurship and economic equality debate
- Argues that simplifications and lower costs for small businesses are the key to jobs and growth. Wants to introduce flat-rate taxation for micro-businesses, lower the tax for owner-managed small businesses, investigate shorter depreciation periods for green investments and extend the payment period for nature conservation agreements. Read the speech
Temporary food VAT reduction: S, V and MP debate proposals
- Proposes approval of the proposal to lower the value-added tax on food from 12 to 6 percent. Argues that the measure facilitates for households, strengthens food production and increases the national self-sufficiency rate. Read the speech
Crime in welfare, Gaza arms embargo and employer costs
- Argues that Sweden has a major unemployment crisis and that 100,000 people lost their jobs during the Tidö government. Asks what concrete measures the government intends to take to create more job opportunities. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for increasing costs for companies by 11 billion and creating further red tape. Argues that the government is waiting instead of taking concrete measures to meet the unemployment crisis and create new jobs. Read the speech
Labor market, migration, infrastructure and welfare debate
- Asks what the Minister intends to do so that important infrastructure investments and climate adaptation measures are not blocked by Natura 2000 areas. This applies particularly to road 62 in Värmland where erosion protection has been denied. Read the speech
- Argues that a Natura 2000 area blocks necessary measures for the road's accessibility and regional development. Asks what measures are planned so that this does not constitute an obstacle. Read the speech
Foreign policy, defense, and Ukraine support debate
- Asks how the government and the Minister for Defence intend to handle the serious security situation. Argues that we are in an uncertain world order where a large-scale war in Europe could break out within five years. Read the speech
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Security risks, citizenship requirements and economic goals
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- Criticizes that the government's limited measures are not sufficient to counteract increased employment costs. Asks for concrete short-term measures to stimulate the labor market and facilitate for companies to hire and develop. Read the speech
Sweden's rural areas and EU vision: KD vs C on agriculture
- Argues that a viable rural policy must involve all policy areas and requires a strong commitment to skills supply, business climate, and shoreline protection reform. Asks the minister what else needs to be addressed to achieve the goals of interconnected, resilient, and prosperous regions. Read the speech
- Argues that investments in communication and infrastructure are required to create interconnected labor markets. Criticizes that a proposition not before 2026 may be too late and asks how the government ensures clear priorities and economic conditions now. Read the speech
- Argues that rural issues are extensive and affect many policy areas. Emphasizes the importance of strengthening food production in the short term due to the serious security situation. Read the speech
Agriculture: SD diesel tax cut vs MP 100bn green investment
- Asks how it feels to push through a phase-out of the mink farming industry despite the parties having long strived to promote entrepreneurship in all parts. Read the speech
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- Argues that the serious situation for Swedish animal welfare and veterinary activities is a fundamental prerequisite for increased production. Asks how the government intends to act and when measures will be taken after a demand of 68 million was not met. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government did not include extra money in the budget proposal to improve the working environment and dimensioning within the veterinary activities. Argues that it is a serious situation since the government does not meet increased funding requests to ensure a sustainable operation. Read the speech
- Argues that the capacity for self-sufficiency is crucial for security and wants to strengthen primary production by producing more in Sweden. Criticizes the government's management of skills supply and the shortage of veterinarians. Proposes a hunting and wildlife management authority. Read the speech
- Asks how the Sverigedemokraterna view the continued management of the predator policy. Also asks when a decision is expected to be in place for the management ahead of the autumn and winter 2024/25. Read the speech
- Asks what the Sweden Democrats' position is in Tidögänget and how the plan for the wolf issue will be handled ahead of the 2024/25 season. Criticizes that the government has not given any announcement regarding the veterinarian issue despite the investigation being presented 13 months ago. Read the speech
African swine fever: food security, economy and compensation
- Argues that African swine fever is a very serious viral disease. The situation threatens Sweden's security of supply and crisis preparedness, as well as affects agriculture, forestry, hunting, and contractors' compensation issues. Read the speech
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- Asks when the compensation issues will be presented as time is passing and values are at stake. Also asks how much money has been used, how much remains, and what the preparedness looks like if the infection spreads. Read the speech
- Demands when the investigation assignment and the government's work will be reported. Emphasizes the importance of communication to reduce anxiety and uncertainty and demands how the preparedness and follow-up shall be handled if the infection spreads. Read the speech
- Asks when the Sweden Democrats intend to provide an announcement regarding the compensation issue to the affected business owners. Also asks what the time perspective is for the announcement and what measures are to be taken in the longer term. Read the speech
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- Demands clear information regarding compensation for businesses affected by restrictions. Argues that the restrictions have major socio-economic consequences and emphasizes the importance of preparing for a potential spread that could threaten the production of slaughter pigs and the countryside. Read the speech
- Demands concrete answers regarding when and what type of compensation will be paid out. Argues that the government's answers are too vague and affect the business community's planning conditions. Demands the government's contingency planning. Read the speech
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Gang violence, agriculture, healthcare and cybersecurity
- Asks how it is possible that the authorities have made decisions regarding such a low number of wolves when it does not align with statements from government representatives about wanting to see a significantly reduced wolf population. Read the speech
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Swedish wolf population: KD wants lower EU protection status
- Welcomes the government's work to move the wolf to Annex 5. Asks for clarifications regarding the government's compliance with the parliamentary decision, the target image for the wolf population as well as the timeline for a joint management with Norway. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Minister for Rural Affairs for unclear answers and for not standing behind the previous parliamentary decision that the Kristdemokraterna were involved in driving. Asks what "significantly less" means and why the government is not following previous objectives. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's response is not in accordance with the parliamentary decision to reach the lower limit of 170 wolves. Expects more from the Minister for Rural Affairs and the government on the issue. Read the speech
Heatwave and drought preparedness: KD, S, and C demand plans
- Asks how the dialogue with the EU and the Swedish Board of Agriculture looks in order to enable faster payment of extra support. Argues that the drought and low settlement prices create liquidity problems and risk destroying harvests. Read the speech
- Asks for a concrete contingency plan for the worst-case scenario. Wants to see a drought support guarantee, acceleration of payments as well as group exemptions to enable state aid to the industry. Read the speech
Swedish veterinarian shortage and state veterinary organization
- Argues that the situation is extremely concerning due to a lack of competence and tough working environment conditions. Asks for short-term, active measures to get the acute situation in order and when proposals will be submitted to the Riksdag. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government does not respond concretely to the difficult situation. Argues that the government must take short-term measures to secure preparedness, improve the working environment, and guarantee proximity for animal owners throughout the country. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government has not returned with sharp proposals despite the serious situation. Argues that poor working environment conditions and on-call service make that veterinarians want to change workplaces and asks how the government intends to find solutions. Read the speech
Forest policy: production, conservation and owner rights
- Asks how the Left Party's holistic perspective looks regarding the economic consequences for the state's budget funds if their goals are achieved. Also asks what the construction for the transition support looks like for those who cannot carry out their planned forestry. Read the speech
- Asks how the Left Party's ambition to phase out clear-cutting forestry will be practically resolved. Argues that the proposed means are not sufficient to cover the large loss of income that drastic measures for forestry would entail. Read the speech
- Argues that the forest should be cared for and managed according to the principle of freedom with responsibility in order to combine competitiveness with biodiversity and climate responsibility. Wants the state to cover costs for forest owners in the event of restrictions and advocates for voluntariness as the basis for nature conservation. Read the speech
Climate policy, economic conditions and goals in PM's question
- Argues that Sweden needs a strong total defense and security of supply. Points out that Swedish food production is acutely threatened by high costs and asks the Prime Minister what concrete measures the government plans to increase production. Read the speech
- Argues that Swedish food producers need a comprehensive overhaul to reduce structural costs and red tape. Asks if the government is prepared to conduct a real review to reduce costs and increase production in the short term. Read the speech
Wildlife management and wolf population reduction in Sweden
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- Asks why there are no provisions on how to reach 170 wolves in the Tidö Agreement. Argues that it is important that the issue is pushed forward to reduce predator pressure and asks how the parliamentary term should be allocated to reach the goal. Read the speech
- Shares the concern over the future of the moose and the future of hunting. Asks what the investigation into a review of the hunting law and the mandates of the wildlife management delegations will concretely contain. Read the speech
- Argues that the government must follow up on previous announcements and deliver on what has been promised. Requests concrete plans to drive the work forward until a decision is made and asks whether a review of the hunting legislation will take place soon. Read the speech
- Wants a new wildlife authority to build trust and reduce red tape. Argues that decision-making should be national, advocates for more regional influence for hunters and farmers as well as powerful measures against extremists. Read the speech
- Asks how the Liberals position themselves in the government's work regarding the starting values in the investigation and decisions to reach a significantly lower number of wolves. Points out that hunting has decreased radically in Bergslagen since the wolf spread out. Read the speech
- Argues that the time aspect is important in the calculations and that the government needs consensus regarding the predator policy. Asks how the Liberals intend to work for a review of the hunting law and how local and regional wildlife management shall be practically implemented. Read the speech
Sweden agricultural policy food strategy and 80% self-sufficiency
- Argues that lack of investment and few pre-approvals create difficulties for primary producers. Warns of major consequences if insufficient investment is made in Swedish agriculture to reach the goals in the food strategy. Asks for concrete measures. Read the speech
- Confirms that agricultural policy is part of security policy. Criticizes that reference is made to long-term strategic work instead of taking immediate measures. Expects sharp proposals from the government parties to increase production and security of supply in the short term. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's lack of insight and commitment regarding the serious situation within Swedish agriculture. Asks how the government and Kristdemokraterna will ensure that the updated food strategy is anchored in the Riksdag. Read the speech
- Expresses concern over whether the government will present concrete measures that yield practical results to increase production. Asks what the government and Kristdemokraterna mean by good self-sufficiency and what levels they are aiming for. Read the speech
- Proposes approval of the reservation on security of supply to strengthen Swedish food security. Argues that the government must reduce the administrative burden, increase investment support, and act to strengthen competitiveness and production. Read the speech
Animal welfare: fur farming ban by 2025 and meat imports
- Asks what measures the government plans to deliver on the announcement that the Riksdag and the parties that now represent the government pushed through. Means that it is positive that the Swedish people's responsibility not to buy smuggled dogs is highlighted. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's announcement needs to have a practical effect here and now to stop smuggling. Asks for the government's concrete action plans and goals to solve the issues during the current year. Read the speech
- Asks how the Sverigedemokraterna intend to deliver on their election promise to replace Swedish livestock farmers who maintain a higher standard than the EU's general requirements. Also asks when concrete payments to these livestock farmers will take place. Read the speech
- Asks when the Sweden Democrats will deliver on their election promise to replace animal keepers who maintain higher standards than the EU's minimum requirements. Also asks whether an election promise from the Sweden Democrats is something one can rely on. Read the speech
- Wants to reduce the regulatory burden within animal welfare without compromising care. Argues that legal certainty and equality during inspections must be ensured and demands swift measures against the smuggling of dogs. Read the speech
Agriculture budget: SD diesel tax cuts and MP organic focus
- Asks why the Sweden Democrats' proposals regarding the abolition of the wage tax, investments in research, technology dissemination, and the food strategy are not included in the government's and the Sweden Democrats' budget proposals. Read the speech
- Wants a permanent reduction of the diesel tax for agriculture and forestry. Criticizes that the government's and the Sweden Democrats' budget lacks concrete investments in agriculture and the countryside, as well as that previously prioritized issues have been omitted. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government's budget proposal reduces resources for nature conservation and recreational values. Asks why the Moderaterna are not protecting what they declared before the election but instead make large cuts in the area. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's budget for large cuts in the maintenance of protected areas and nature reserves. Argues that reduced grants for entry compensation create a "Catch-22" for forest owners and threaten Sweden's role as a forest nation. Read the speech
- Asks whether the Social Democrats' position is to push for a new investigation of the hunting law. Criticizes that the Social Democrats are now defining a number of wolves that is too large and questions whether this is a reversal from their previous policy. Read the speech
- Proposes that a new investigation be carried out to obtain a proper review of the predator situation. Argues that the wolf's expansion has consequences for the countryside and the food supply and emphasizes the importance of a stable majority to address the issue. Read the speech
- Asks why the government has not taken the initiative to adapt the support possibilities so that most farms and greenhouses can receive the full crisis support they applied for. Argues that it would have an immediate effect. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's budget lacks resources to handle crisis support and proposes an extra half billion for next year. Asks which concrete measures in the budget bill will fulfill the objectives in the food strategy. Read the speech
- Abstains from taking a position on the committee's report and criticizes the government's lack of focus on the countryside as well as the under-delivery of promises regarding lowered diesel prices. Argues that Sweden needs strengthened food preparedness, decentralization, and better competence supply. Proposes an increased crisis support of half a billion kronor per year to strengthen the Swedish food supply. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.