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Daniel Helldén (MP)
What Daniel Helldén 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.
Economy and social policy views of M, S, and V parties
- Criticizes the government for having wasted four years and slowed down the green transition. Proposes a just climate transition through the expansion of renewable electricity, investments in green baseload power, and cheaper alternatives to fossil fuels. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's deportation policy as lacking common sense and being about symbols. Argues that the policy is inhumane and asks what the next step will be after the government has been forced to back down. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's deportation policy risks harming healthcare workers, engineers, and splitting families. Criticizes that the Prime Minister does not answer questions and argues that the policy affects people who are already a part of society. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Sweden Democrats want to weaken the protection of Swedish nature and dismantle the coastal protection. Asks if the party is serious about preserving Sweden if they do not also want to protect Swedish nature. Read the speech
- Argues that the Sweden Democrats lack responsibility for nature policy and prioritize short-term interests over the next generation. Asks what concrete proposals the party has to protect Swedish nature. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is abolishing the municipal veto against uranium mining and argues that the promised veto against alumschist lacks both an investigation and a timetable. Asks when the promised veto will be introduced. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is delaying the decision to abolish the veto and argues that it is an attempt to deceive the municipalities. Argues that the government and the Sverigedemokraterna want to mislead the Swedes ahead of dangerous interventions in land and water. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden's fossil dependency makes agriculture vulnerable and unsustainable. Suggests replacing subsidies for fossil diesel with a green agricultural deduction and investing in agriculture's resilience through electrification and sustainable fuels. Read the speech
- Argues that the shore protection must be safeguarded to preserve the right of public access. Criticizes that the proposal will likely be loosened so that beaches become private areas, which affects biodiversity and limits people's access to nature. Read the speech
- Argues that existing exemptions already give municipalities control over certain areas. Criticizes a general loosening of the shore protection as it is harmful to Sweden and suggests that solutions other than loosening the protection must be found. Read the speech
- Argues that the Tidö parties have not allocated sufficient funds to the regions and proposes that the support be adjusted with an index. Criticizes the Tidö government for a lack of long-term perspective and points out that the queues in Stockholm were longer under the Christian Democrats' rule. Read the speech
- Argues that the problems in Stockholm have been addressed and that the queues in Skåne are due to a lack of accountability. Criticizes the proposal for nationalized healthcare and suggests instead that the regions should receive the resources they need. Read the speech
- Argues that antisemitism must be eradicated and praises Vänsterpartiet for having excluded the persons concerned. Wants to see a majority government where necessary parties are included to create order and momentum. Read the speech
- Argues that Vänsterpartiet must remove more people if such are discovered. Wants a majority government where Miljöpartiet participates in order to break the Tidöre government's policy which has damaged the environment and the finances of families with children. Read the speech
Sweden's EU role, migration, economy and climate policy
- Argues that the climate transition is crucial for Europe's competitiveness and prosperity. Criticizes the government's weak leadership and the Tidö parties' climate policy. Proposes investments in fossil-free industry, renewable energy, and sustainable forestry. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is spreading a false narrative that forestry must be shut down. Criticizes the government for not delivering answers or pursuing a policy for increased carbon storage and sustainable management. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is trying to avoid Sweden's climate goals regarding the forest. Proposes instead a series of reforms for more sustainable forestry that will enable Sweden to meet its commitments. Read the speech
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- Argues that the Sweden Democrats are slowing down the climate transition by removing advantages that have made Swedish companies successful. Warns that Sweden and the EU will fall behind economically if the climate transition is slowed down. Read the speech
- Asks how the Minister for Enterprise views the Sweden Democrats' opposition to the industry's transition. Also asks whether he considers that the Sweden Democrats' rhetoric benefits Sweden's competitiveness in relation to China. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for making it difficult for green industrial companies by locking up money in a company. Asks if the Minister for Enterprise is satisfied that the government is being pointed out as a brake on the European industrial transition. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for not participating in COP 30 and for showing hesitation and a lack of leadership. Argues that Sweden's hesitation regarding the climate goals weakens both Sweden's and the EU's influence. Read the speech
- Rejects the claim that Miljöpartiet wants to shut down Swedish companies and argues instead that the government is dismantling climate goals. Criticizes regulatory simplifications at the EU level because they in practice enable child labor and weaken individuals' rights. Read the speech
- Accuses the speaker of wanting to tear up rights against child labor. Argues that the proposed forest policy strengthens Swedish forest owners and meets the climate goals, in contrast to the government's policy which favors large forestry companies. Read the speech
- Argues that the world is investing in renewable energy since nuclear power only constitutes a small part of new electricity production. Criticizes the government's investment in nuclear power as it is expensive and will send the bill to Swedish households. Points out that small modular reactors are not available on the market. Read the speech
- Argues that Europe must stop importing Russian gas by choking off all imports of fossil fuels from Russia. Suggests that Sweden should instead invest in renewable energy, such as solar power, rather than nuclear power. Read the speech
Government policy, economic growth and social issues debate
- Criticizes the government for betraying ordinary people, dismantling climate policy and withdrawing humanitarian aid. Argues that the government has caused the largest increase in emissions in 15 years and proposes a just climate transition that strengthens welfare and security. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for blocking the support to UNRWA despite the fact that the organization is necessary to deliver emergency aid to Gaza. Asks what the Prime Minister's assessment is based on and why Sweden is leading the work to legitimize the ban against UNRWA. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is working to remove UNRWA and not provide them support. Criticizes the government for not condemning Israel's war crimes and genocide despite extensive evidence. Read the speech
- Criticizes that Jimmie Åkesson wants to slow down climate policy and lock Sweden into a fossil dependency. Asks how long he considers it okay to finance Putin's war through the import of Russian oil and gas. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Sverigedemokraterna are spreading lies about nuclear power and energy. Argues that their opposition to the reduction obligation has increased emissions and asks if they want to continue financing Russia's war with the oil in Swedish cars. Read the speech
- Refers to reports on famine in Gaza and asks if Ebba Busch agrees with Magnus Jacobsson's view that it is not true that many are starving or that Israel is blocking all imports. Read the speech
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- Expresses appreciation for the opponent's way of conducting politics and personal qualities. Urges to leave the Tidö Agreement behind and rehabilitate the Swedish folkhemmet. Read the speech
Sweden's climate policy and Climate Policy Council report
- Argues that the government has lost control over climate work through tax cuts on fossil fuels and removed subsidies for electric cars and public transport. Criticizes that Sweden is missing its climate goals and that the policy locks households and companies into a fossil dependency. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's lack of objectivity and coherent climate strategy, which makes the transition more expensive for households and companies. Wants to change the government to implement a rapid and just transition through, among other things, an electric vehicle offensive, expanded railways, and an increased aviation tax. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Liberals' climate policy for having led to tax cuts on fossil fuels and increased emissions. Argues that the voters do not trust the government's policy and asks if the minister considers low satisfaction levels to indicate strong popular support. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's policy is irrational and ineffective. Criticizes that tax cuts for fossil fuels benefit high-income earners and that the removal of electric car subsidies makes it harder to transition. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Sweden Democrats want to slow down climate policy and maintain a fossil dependency. Argues that this finances Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine through the import of oil and gas. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the removal of the reduction obligation leads to more fossil fuels being burned in transport. Asks how much longer Sweden will continue to finance Russia's war and how independence will be achieved when the transition in the transport sector has been halted. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has lost control and that their policy makes the transition more expensive for households and companies. Asks how the government's policy can be considered cost-effective or competitive when fossil fuels are made cheaper. Read the speech
- Quotes experts and former politicians who criticize the Moderates' nuclear power initiative as planned economy and unrealistic. Also criticizes the decision to stop wind farms as an industrial policy failure and questions how the policy can be considered cost-effective. Read the speech
- Argues that Swedish forestry is not prepared for a warmer climate and that the forest's ability to store carbon dioxide has deteriorated. Wants to invest in advice for continuous-cover forestry and provide landowners with compensation for climate benefits. Read the speech
- Argues that today's forestry affects small landowners, nature tourism, and reindeer husbandry. Points out that a growing movement of landowners demands climate benefits and profitability and asks what the plan is to climate-proof forestry. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's tax cuts on fossil fuels for having hindered the electrification of the vehicle fleet. Proposes a national electric car offensive with fair bonuses, increased reduction obligation, and a national emissions trading system for transport. Read the speech
- Argues that the party does not want to make things difficult for forest owners but wants to promote sustainable forestry. Proposes that the state should provide advice and financial support to forest owners to enable continuous-cover forestry and preserve the forest during generational transitions. Read the speech
- Want forest owners to be given the opportunity to manage the forest in a different way in order to reach the climate goals. Argues that more forest should be preserved, especially forest near the mountains, and that investments should be made in continuous-cover forestry to create long-lived products. Read the speech
- Argues that continuous-cover forestry works perfectly in the long run. Claims that continuous-cover forestry provides both short-lived and effective long-lived products and emphasizes the need for functioning sawmills in rural areas. Read the speech
- Criticizes today's logging practices for being devastating for the climate and biodiversity. Argues that it will become terribly expensive if current forestry practices continue given the climate goals. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is spreading falsehoods about nuclear power. Wants to raise the recycling obligation to 25–30 percent by 2026 and maintain a national floor of 30 percent after 2027. Also wants to reduce the environmental impact from e-commerce packaging. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for having slowed down emission reductions by removing the support for electric cars and for having increased emissions by changing the reduction obligation. Argues that the government's plans are not sufficient to reach the climate goals. Read the speech
Economy, energy, crime and social issues party debate
- Criticizes the government for increasing emissions, deepening fossil fuel dependency through subsidies and slowing down the climate transition. Argues that the government lacks political will and proposes changing the government in order to invest in public transport, welfare, and economic security. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government has not built new nuclear power despite promises that it would happen without state support. Asks whether the Prime Minister deliberately misled the voters or believed that regulatory simplifications would suffice. Read the speech
- Questions whether the Prime Minister seriously believed that nuclear power could be built without support or if he misled the voters. Argues that the Moderate Party's fixation on new nuclear power hinders the climate transition, increases emissions, and threatens competitiveness. Read the speech
- Criticizes that new nuclear power is seen as the only alternative as it becomes very expensive for households. Asks why alternatives that are cheaper according to referral bodies are not investigated. Read the speech
- Argues that there are cheaper and faster alternatives than nuclear power. Criticizes that the government and Sverigedemokraterna are going straight into nuclear power without considering these alternatives. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Minister for Energy for having changed his rhetoric regarding wind power. Asks if the Minister can provide information on specific measures to meet the electrification, such as moving forward the municipal veto and expanding the offshore grid. Read the speech
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- Criticizes that the government opposes individual forest owners by omitting support for sustainable methods in its forest investigation. Wants to see a policy for a more profitable and sustainable forestry that prioritizes the forest owners' interests over the forest companies' profits. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's focus on new nuclear power hinders the industry's growth because it takes too long to build. Suggests instead to invest in wind, solar, and hydropower as well as energy efficiency and green baseload power. Read the speech
- Argues that it is fully possible to meet the required power when there is no wind. Criticizes the government for not wanting to use technologies that move energy from one occasion to another. Read the speech
- Highlights the risks with the fast fashion companies Shein and Temu. Wants to help drive the issue forward by submitting a committee initiative and asks if the Liberals will vote for their own proposal. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden can introduce a ban on the products without harming consumers. Points out that the Liberals have an opportunity to gain support from other government parties to push the issue. Read the speech
Sweden's EU role, economy, migration, defense and climate
- Argues that Sweden and the EU must take leadership to ensure support for Ukraine and counteract climate change. Criticizes the government's climate policy and demands trade sanctions against Israel. Read the speech
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- Criticizes the Prime Minister for using "guilt by association" and for ignoring expert opinions. Argues that the government has actively stopped investigations into technical solutions for wind power that other countries use. Read the speech
- Asks what the speaker actually thinks about the issue of the emergency brake for fishing in the Baltic Sea. Criticizes that the Sverigedemokraterna voted to abolish the emergency brake in the European Parliament's fisheries committee. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for not having stood up for lower fishing quotas. Argues that Jimmie Åkesson must take responsibility for how his parliamentarians vote when fish stocks collapse. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's policy has worsened Sweden's opportunities to reach the EU's climate goals. Criticizes that the expansion of renewable electricity production has been slowed down and that the government is trying to interpret the legislation in a strange way. Read the speech
- Criticizes the claim that wind power contains nothing and argues that expert authorities support renewable electricity. Asks whether the government intends to have nuclear power classified as renewable in EU legislation. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the EU fisheries ministers have decided to double the quotas for herring and sprat despite the risk of collapse in the Baltic Sea. Argues that the government has acted to worsen the situation and demands that industrial trawling be stopped to save coastal fishing. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's plans for forestry as they are not long-term sustainable or competitive. Argues that the investigation risks increasing the logging of mountain forests and asks how the Liberals intend to protect nature. Read the speech
- Argues that the government previously had budget funds to purchase and protect unique mountain-adjacent forests. Suggests that money should instead be invested in purchasing the forest to prevent it from being destroyed. Read the speech
Ukraine aid, crime, and democracy issues in PM's Question Time
- Criticizes that a parliamentary party uses party funding for anonymous smear campaigns and disinformation, which risks damaging trust in democracy. Argues that the Prime Minister must take responsibility for their government base and asks if Moderaterna supports a ban on anonymous accounts. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Prime Minister for describing anonymous troll factories as a general problem instead of addressing the actions of the Sverigedemokraterna. Asks if a ban on anonymous accounts can be included in the current investigation. Read the speech
Climate policy, electricity, and health insurance debate
- Criticizes that the government dismisses the Climate Policy Council's review as "opinions" even though the council is an independent scientific expert body. Asks if the Prime Minister considers the council's analyses and calculations, made by independent experts, to be merely opinions. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's climate action plan for being misleading and lacking a scientific basis. Argues that the council considers the plan irrelevant and that the government uses rhetorical devices instead of analyses and strategies. Read the speech
Climate, defense, healthcare and immigration policy debate
- Motion of no confidence against the Minister for Climate because the government has destroyed climate policy and acted irresponsibly. Argues that resilience is built through a strong civil defense, a strong welfare state, the green transition, and domestic food production. Read the speech
- Criticizes that Sweden still imports Russian fossil gas despite the Riksdag's requirement to stop the import. Asks how the Prime Minister intends to comply with the requirement to immediately stop the import of Russian oil and gas. Read the speech
- Argues that nuclear power is insufficient because it takes too long and becomes too expensive. Criticizes the government for not acting in solidarity with Ukraine by banning Russian fossil gas. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government and the Sverigedemokraterna want to loosen the shore protection in the archipelago and at sensitive lakes. Asks why the Sverigedemokraterna want to tear up strong environmental legislation instead of safeguarding the right of public access. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden previously had a good balance and that the current proposal leads to increased construction in sensitive locations. Criticizes that the Sweden Democrats' way of working means that exclusive rights take precedence over the right of public access. Read the speech
- Argues that the expansion of renewable energy must go faster through investments in wind power. Proposes economic incentives for municipalities and neighbors as well as a predictable permit process where the municipalities' veto is fixed. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for slowing down new wind power projects and removing support for offshore wind power. Argues that the government is putting all its effort into nuclear power, which cannot solve the task in time, and proposes that wind power be expanded now. Read the speech
- Criticizes nuclear power as a bad deal due to long construction times, high costs, and safety risks. Argues that the government should invest in wind power instead of creating a dependency on nuclear power. Read the speech
- Argues that hydropower is the most efficient system for base load. Argues that the solution for the industry's energy needs is to produce hydrogen which is then stored. Read the speech
- Argues that hydrogen is the path the industry in the north is working towards and that there are good opportunities for storage. Criticizes that the government is putting all its efforts into nuclear power, which risks failing to meet the 2045 goal. Read the speech
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- Criticizes the climate action plan for lacking clear guidelines and goals. Argues that the government has lost its leadership and that the Sverigedemokraterna have dictated the climate policy. Read the speech
No confidence motion against Minister Romina Pourmokhtari
- Argues that the Minister lacks suitability for her office as she has destroyed the climate policy and actively increased emissions. Therefore wants the Riksdag to declare that the Minister no longer has the confidence. Read the speech
Norrbotniabanan: KD and MP debate jobs and infrastructure
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- Criticizes the government for not providing concrete answers or clear signs regarding the Norrbotniabanan. Argues that the government should resolve compensation claims for the Sami's activities and asks how the government intends to resolve these issues. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government does not comment on the projects where the work risks coming to a standstill. Argues that large railway projects are at a standstill due to the government's lack of focus and asks how the minister is to achieve investments when everything is being slowed down. Read the speech
Government investments in crime prevention, defense and education
- Criticizes the government's budget for allowing carbon dioxide emissions to increase. Argues that the government is cutting funding for climate adaptation despite the fact that climate change creates acute risks for infrastructure and property. Read the speech
Railway capacity and maintenance: market vs state control
- Criticizes that the government refuses to change railway maintenance despite the market not functioning. Argues that Trafikverket must take over basic maintenance to achieve a functioning operation and criticizes that the government is cutting investments in capacity. Read the speech
- Argues that investigations show that Trafikverket should take back parts of the maintenance in order to regain competence and long-term perspective. Criticizes that the government is sticking to a system that does not work. Read the speech
- Argues that Trafikverket has lost competence and that parts of the railway maintenance must be taken back. Criticizes that the government is requesting a reservation that they will not stand behind. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Sweden Democrats are backing down on the issue and urges them to stand tall against the government. Argues that their proposal is an important reform that the Sweden Democrats should support. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the railway is faltering and that Trafikverket is not fulfilling its mission. Suggests that basic railway maintenance should be partially taken back to Trafikverket to increase competence and create a robust railway. Read the speech
- Argues that it is theoretically possible to support the reservation. Argues that Miljöpartiet is more in the middle and that the proposed proposal is the best in the context. Read the speech
- Argues that the Sweden Democrats' motion is close to MP's proposal and that there are several parties that can consider how they should vote tomorrow. Read the speech
Road safety: police presence, GPS, and A-traktor speed limits
- Asks how Member Oscarsson views the state allocating large resources to upgrading roads for heavy trucks while these vehicles wear down the roadbeds and create more potholes. Read the speech
- Argues that poor road conditions pose a risk to traffic safety. Criticizes the government's focus on heavier vehicles as these damage the road structure and cause high repair costs. Read the speech
- Argues that the technology to automatically limit cars' speed already exists and is proven. Asks if the government plans to utilize this technology to ensure speeds and reduce fatal accidents. Read the speech
- Argues that the technology for geofencing already exists and should be used now to ensure speeds. Suggests that speed cameras can be removed and that the transport committee should investigate raising speeds on certain roads. Asks if the government intends to act. Read the speech
- Emphasizes the zero vision as a common goal for road safety. Wants to change the weight limit for electric light trucks to 4.2 tons so that they can be driven with a B-license to promote climate goals and facilitate for the business sector. Criticizes that the government is only conducting a pilot project instead of a full implementation. Read the speech
Transport Agency supervision: audit report on governance flaws
- Argues that clear goals should be established for the Swedish Transport Agency's activities. Wishes to approve the committee's proposal in the report. Read the speech
Digitalization and AI regulation: M, S, and KD debate mail
- Argues that Sweden needs a clearer national strategy for AI. Asks if the government is considering centralizing AI issues to the Prime Minister due to the revolutionary nature of the technology. Read the speech
- Argues that much work within national AI development was carried out by previous governments. Asks if the government plans to centralize the responsibility around the Prime Minister because the development is so far-reaching. Read the speech
- Argues that the state must take full responsibility for a rapid expansion of broadband in rural areas. Moves for approval of reservation number 11 to ensure access to electronic communication. Read the speech
Housing shortage, education literacy crisis and infrastructure
- Argues that the railway is in a deep crisis with delays and cancelled trains, which damages confidence and affects the business sector. Asks when the Minister for Infrastructure intends to take concrete action to create order on the railway. Read the speech
Railway disruptions: 700 million SEK maintenance cut & planning
- Criticizes that the new planning system has reduced capacity and caused problems for both passengers and freight companies. Argues that the government lacked sensible reasons to withdraw 700 million kronor from railway maintenance. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government rolled out a planning system that does not work and withdrew 700 million SEK from railway maintenance. Argues that this leads to trains not running on time and that the public loses confidence in the railway. Read the speech
- Argues that the government removed 700 million kronor from maintenance without a sensible reason in order to roll out a system that does not work. Asks if Trafikverket should be divided into two agencies to achieve functioning results. Read the speech
Drone strategy for Europe: green transition and security
- Argues that the drone strategy is excellent so that development can proceed. Wants traffic rules, training, security systems and marking systems, as well as more test zones than the current one in Västervik. Read the speech
Aviation future: Bromma hub, sustainable fuels and housing
- Criticizes the government's aviation policy for causing carbon dioxide emissions. Argues that Bromma airport lacks a future and should be closed for housing. Read the speech
- Argues that Bromma Airport is not needed and should be closed for housing. Criticizes that electric aviation is not a realistic solution to preserve the airport since the technology does not yet exist in commercial traffic. Read the speech
- Argues that aviation is deeply problematic due to the climate crisis. Suggests that flight responsibility should replace flight shame to avoid unnecessary flying and asks if Bromma airport is actually needed. Read the speech
- Argues that flights and trains have different climate effects and that investments in aviation are not needed. Wants Bromma airport to be used for housing and criticizes the lack of replacement for today's flights. Read the speech
- Criticizes that aviation emissions are underestimated and that electric aviation cannot replace flight routes in the foreseeable future. Argues that the government should reduce flying instead of heavily subsidizing it. Read the speech
- Argues that electric aviation has existed for a long time and that major problems arise during scaling up. Suggests that aviation should be reduced to reach fossil-free goals since biofuels are not sufficient. Criticizes the government's desire to increase aviation and subsidize it. Read the speech
- Argues that Bromma Airport is a losing business and that the flying there has decreased significantly. Claims that it is not possible to sell the airport and suggests that it should be closed down. Read the speech
- Argues that Bromma Airport should be closed when the agreement expires in 2038. Proposes that all traffic be moved to Arlanda to create a hub and enable residential construction. Wants to increase the aviation tax to reduce emissions. Read the speech
- Argues that aviation must be significantly reduced and that Sweden should follow France's example by banning short-haul domestic flights. Criticizes the government's expansion of airports and proposes that Bromma Airport be closed to enable housing construction. Read the speech
- Argues that electric aviation will not be ready in time and that biofuels have a limit. Suggests that aviation should be reduced by abolishing unnecessary routes such as Stockholm-Gothenburg. Wants Bromma to be closed down for housing. Read the speech
- Argues that aviation should be concentrated to necessary routes in order to reduce emissions. Wants to use biofuels in the right places and questions the possibility of replacing today's aviation with electric aviation within a reasonable timeframe. Read the speech
- Criticizes that Bromma should be preserved as it costs a lot and the land is needed for other purposes. Argues that a better and more sustainable domestic aviation is created if aviation is concentrated at Arlanda. Read the speech
- Argues that Bromma was not needed for preparedness or ambulance flights according to investigations. Claims that hospitals can use their own helicopters and suggests that the airport should be closed for housing. Read the speech
- Argues that emissions from certain lines are meaningless and should be eliminated. Argues that fossil-free aviation will not be ready within a reasonable timeframe and that air travel needs to be changed. Suggests that new main lines be built faster through smarter project forms and more efficient work. Read the speech
- Argues that electric aviation is not the solution for today's air traffic as the technology cannot handle national distances. Suggests that flying must be significantly reduced and that measures with immediate effect must be taken now. Read the speech
- Argues that flights that can be replaced by trains should be. Wants to close Bromma to strengthen Arlanda and criticizes that all aviation should revolve around Arlanda for its revenues. Read the speech
- Argues that the problem with aviation is the large carbon emissions that must be eliminated. Criticizes that standby airports are justified by previous pandemics and argues that the defense should solve its needs without subsidies of regional airports. Read the speech
Road traffic and vehicle fleet climate goals and nuclear power
- Argues that the removal of the electric car bonus was a catastrophe for the automotive industry's development. Criticizes that the government removed an effective steering tool instead of retaining the bonus and expanding the charging infrastructure. Read the speech
- Argues that the removal of the electric car bonus has had an enormous effect on sales. Criticizes the government's lack of a phase-out system and argues that the policy measures should be directed towards cheaper cars to make electric car purchases accessible to more people. Read the speech
- Proposes that Trafikverket switches to ecologically adapted mowing principles for roadside verges to promote biodiversity. Argues that this creates a standard for machinery and working methods that benefits the entire country. Read the speech
- Argues that the climate goals are a guide supported by a broad majority. Points out that the goal of a fossil-free vehicle fleet has historical roots and argues that it will be difficult to reach the goal if the sale of fossil fuel cars is phased out by 2025. Read the speech
- Argues that the climate goals are necessary to create pressure on the business sector to transition. Claims that the goals encourage the industry to develop solutions and that it is necessary to reduce emissions from new cars. Read the speech
Maritime issues: shipping growth, green strategy and fees
- Argues that shipping is central for transport and climate transition and emphasizes the need to develop biofuels, hydrogen, and route optimization. Criticizes current fairway fees that hinder the efficient utilization of the waterways and calls for a review of these as well as the pilotage operations. Read the speech
- Argues that it is necessary for Sweden to lead the way in the EU to show the way and build up alternative fuels. Argues that this will promote research and affect all countries within the EU. Read the speech
- Argues that Gotlandstrafiken will not be covered by the exemption. Suggests that more shipping should be included in the system to accelerate the process. Wants to improve the railway connections between Göteborg and Alingsås as well as build new main lines in southern Sweden. Read the speech
Cycling issues: traffic safety, climate goals and cycle paths
- Criticizes that Trafikverket does not build roads that accommodate cycling and that the road network cannot handle Vätternrundan. Argues that Trafikverket is building away the possibility of cycling on the country roads and cannot close roads in a sensible way. Read the speech
- Criticizes that Trafikverket builds roads that impair the accessibility and safety of cycling. Asks if the government has plans to protect the cycling infrastructure in the national road network. Read the speech
- Argues that cyclists should have priority at bicycle crossings to improve accessibility. Proposes that Transportstyrelsen change rules to use yield signs at bicycle crossings and defends previous legislation on the parking of electric scooters. Read the speech
- Argues that cars should have a duty to yield as they are larger and harder than cyclists. Suggests that speeds should be lowered or that smart solutions are used instead of speed bumps and criticizes that the car is prioritized. Read the speech
- Argues that cycling is resource-efficient and positive for health and the environment. Criticizes that cycling is treated neglectfully at the national level and demands concrete national goals. Proposes a national backbone network, service-oriented infrastructure in rural areas as well as amended road laws to give cycle paths the same status as roads for cars. Read the speech
Professional transport and taxi regulation and safety debate
- Criticizes the government for actively increasing climate emissions through a lowered reduction obligation. Argues that the government does not want to build new main lines but instead send the freight onto the roads. Read the speech
- Admits that foreign drivers with cheaper diesel are a problem. Argues that this can be solved through a distance-based system to balance prices. Criticizes the government for withdrawing measures required to reach the climate goals. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is increasing emissions by prioritizing roads over railways and lowering the reduction obligation. Argues that a distance-based tax system can achieve climate goals, increase control, and differentiate the tax between city and country. Read the speech
- Argues that long-distance transports should be shifted from road to rail according to EU's requirements. Proposes that Alingsås-Göteborg should be expanded but emphasizes that new main lines are the most central for meeting the climate goals. Read the speech
- Wants to expand new main lines and the section Gothenburg-Alingsås to move freight from road to rail. Criticizes that the government is withdrawing money from the railway to the roads instead of looking at the whole. Read the speech
Animal welfare: fur farming ban by 2025 and meat imports
- Argues that animals have a right to a good life regardless of utility for humans. Wants to phase out mink farms to stop animal suffering and prevent future pandemics. Wants to set requirements for the poultry industry for more space and slower growth. Read the speech
- Argues that civil disobedience is a way to raise public opinion and distinguishes it from sabotage. Clarifies that one does not support sabotage. Read the speech
- Want to phase out the mink farms because the system is not acceptable from an animal welfare perspective. Argues that minks cannot live in a healthy way in cages and that they pose a risk for the spread of infection to humans. Read the speech
Trafikverket railway maintenance and capacity planning debate
- Criticizes that citizens cannot plan trips in good time due to system errors at Trafikverket. Argues that the situation is unacceptable and asks if the minister has any solutions beyond following Trafikverket's work. Read the speech
- Argues that the current system does not work and affects train passengers and the tourism industry. Suggests that the solution is to build new main lines and capacity in southern Sweden to enable efficient maintenance. Read the speech
- Criticizes that travelers cannot plan trips and that trust in the train is decreasing. Argues that an important long-term solution is to build new tracks, for example on the Södra stambanan and Ostkustbanan. Read the speech
Public transport financing, regional access and fossil-free fleet
- Argues that public transport is needed for the suburbs to grow and for labor market regions to be expanded. Asks why the Moderaterna do not want people in southern Sweden to receive the same privileges as in Stockholm and Mälardalen. Read the speech
- Argues that good public transport is needed in both Mälardalen and southern Sweden to enable growth. Criticizes that the government and the Moderaterna are making a sharp turn regarding new main lines. Read the speech
- Argues that public transport is the foundation for an equal society and requires more resources, capacity, and quality. Criticizes the government's cuts to infrastructure, ticketing systems, and travel deductions, as well as its focus on the car instead of sustainable public transport. Wants the government to present an action plan to double public transport's market share. Read the speech
Infrastructure maintenance vs new railway construction priorities
- Argues that the halt of new main lines hinders regional development and that existing main lines will become overcrowded once the Fehmarn Belt connection is completed. Asks how the central parts of the main lines are to function if they are not built. Read the speech
- Argues that existing main lines cannot handle future freight and passenger traffic. Criticizes that the need for new tracks is being bypassed and argues that planned upgrades of old tracks will not work. Read the speech
- Argues that Bromma Airport should be closed. Criticizes the government for having moved funds from railway maintenance to roads. Asks if the Christian Democrats' position means that it is no longer important to build new main lines to create larger labor market regions. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the project has been stopped at the bottom and argues that the old main line cannot handle future traffic volumes. Points out that the Kristdemokraterna have removed EU funds for the sections to be built. Read the speech
- Regrets that the Sweden Democrats have scrapped new main lines. Criticizes that money has been moved from railway maintenance to roads and questions the actual costs for the remaining lines. Asks for a definition of high-speed trains. Read the speech
- Asks whether the Sweden Democrats want to prioritize roads over railways and how they will handle future transport needs when the Södra stambanan becomes full. Argues that there are opportunities to discuss cheaper construction techniques for faster railways. Read the speech
- Argues that the government and SD are shutting down initiatives for new main lines, which hinders regional growth and freight transport. Criticizes the phasing out of electric car premiums and proposes a national plan for the expansion of charging infrastructure. Read the speech
- Admits that the expansion of infrastructure should have gone faster and that Trafikverket's efficiency needs to be reviewed. Argues that cost increases are due to systemic errors and long decision-making processes. Read the speech
- Argues that there is no problem with electricity consumption for passenger cars if charging occurs at night. Emphasizes that the expansion of wind power will provide sufficient power and that the focus instead should be on expanding the transmission grid and electricity services to resolve bottlenecks. Read the speech
- Argues that the railway is the most efficient and resource-efficient transport system. Criticizes the Minister for Infrastructure's desire to have more cars in cities and points out that car infrastructure is expensive and causes large carbon emissions. Read the speech
- Criticizes how emissions from road transport and car driving are valued in the calculations. Argues that the socio-economic calculations used to compare projects should be reviewed as they do not correctly value freight traffic or long-term regional benefits. Read the speech
- Argues that the transition to electric cars is a positive technological development. Explains that internal combustion engines cause air quality problems in urban environments and that electric vehicles are more efficient than internal combustion engines. Read the speech
- Argues that batteries can be recycled to create a circular system. Points out that minerals can be extracted through "urban mining" and that new technology can eliminate the need for problematic raw materials. Read the speech
Transport sector climate goals: electrification, rail and cars
- Criticizes the government's radical shift to prioritize energy-intensive modes of transport and maintenance of the road network over transport-efficient solutions. Argues that transport efficiency requires actively reducing the need for cars, trucks, and aviation. Asks if the minister believes that car traffic and heavy transport should decrease in light of the climate crisis. Read the speech
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- Argues that one must reduce the most energy-intensive transports. Suggests that additional main lines are required to handle freight traffic and regional traffic, as well as to avoid trains standing still during upgrades. Read the speech
EU wage regulation lawsuit and Lund-Hässleholm rail priority
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- Means that the government has deprived Sweden of the opportunity to obtain funds for Lund-Hässleholm, Göteborg-Borås and the central parts because the current maps do not allow for further applications. Read the speech
Stockholm-Oslo railway connection improvements and investments
- Want the Stockholm-Oslo project to be implemented for the climate and the local community. Asks what the government has done in Brussels since the current route is not high-capacity and expects the minister to ensure that the material is correct. Read the speech
High-speed train main line cancellations and infrastructure
- Criticizes that the Minister does not provide concrete information regarding new tracks between Lund and Hässleholm. Argues that the need for new main lines is necessary for the climate goals and asks how the Minister can defend that the EU's planning has been deviated from. Read the speech
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- Criticizes that the government, by removing the high-speed rail planning, also removes the possibility of EU co-financing for new main lines. Argues that Sweden risks losing billions in grants for projects such as Lund-Hässleholm and Borås-Göteborg. Read the speech
Infrastructure, climate goals and transport development debate
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- Argues that plans for new main lines in southern Sweden have been permanently halted. Claims that new main lines were needed for the system's redundancy and criticizes the government for scrapping and removing railway maintenance. Read the speech
- Argues that Ostlänken and other planned sections are normal main lines, not high-speed railway. Criticizes the government's refusal of new main lines and wants aviation to switch to fossil-free fuels. Wants to close Bromma Airport to enable housing. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is withdrawing money from railway maintenance in the budget. Asks if it would be smarter to invest in railways for heavy transport instead of spending large sums on reinforcing roads that wear down. Read the speech
- Criticizes that money is being taken from railway maintenance. Argues that existing road networks should be maintained and weights limited instead of rebuilding functioning infrastructure for heavier transports. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Liberals want to remove the reduction obligation and the travel deduction. Asks how they intend to reach the climate goals by 2030 when a large part of the current fossil fuel cars will remain on the road. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government lacks a plan to reduce emissions from the transport sector by 70 percent by 2030. Asks how the government intends to replace 4.5 million fossil fuel cars during the remaining time. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's and SD's budget for phasing out railway maintenance, removing funds for national ticketing systems, and scrapping the travel deduction. Wants to restore funds for railway maintenance, build new main lines, close Bromma Airport, and invest in public transport and electric vehicles. Read the speech
- Argues that there are enough airports to meet the needs. Assesses that extra investments in new emergency airports are not needed because existing airports can be used. Read the speech
- Argues that the current number of emergency airports is sufficient. Assesses that investments in jet aircraft for medical transports have been a misstep and that there are better ways to use the money than to open new airports. Read the speech
- Argues that the flight should be moved to Arlanda to enable international travel. Criticizes the need for high speed for the Gotland ferries and advocates for lower speeds to save fuel and reduce climate emissions. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's budget for failing to meet the climate goals and argues that subsidies for gasoline and diesel benefit the metropolitan region at the expense of rural areas. Proposes a tax deduction for rural residents and argues that a fourth runway at Arlanda was not needed. Read the speech
Bromma Airport: KD wants to keep it, S wants 30,000 homes
- Criticizes the government for retaining the obsolete Bromma Airport without basis or analysis. Argues that the decision blocks a huge housing resource and that the Minister for Housing should prioritize housing construction over the airport. Read the speech
- Argues that the airport can be closed to solve the housing supply. Criticizes that Bromma was needed for biofuels and electric aviation since this can be done at Arlanda. Proposes a consolidation of aviation to Arlanda. Read the speech
Sweden's climate goals for the transport sector and policy
- Argues that the government is dismantling climate policy and that the new budget proposals make it impossible to reach the climate goals for the transport sector. Criticizes the scrapping of the bonus-malus system and the reduction of fuel prices. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government refers to the EU to avoid responsibility for the national climate goals. Argues that the reduction of the reduction obligation is incorrect as it does not solve a problem that may be gone by 2024. Criticizes that the measures are expensive and benefit those who already have cars. Read the speech
Alcohol policy, infrastructure, housing, school and corruption
- Argues that the railway problems are due to lack of maintenance and a large maintenance debt. Criticizes that the government is removing 750 million kronor from railway maintenance to instead send the funds to roads. Read the speech
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Crime, infrastructure, economy, housing and climate debate
- Agree that more traffic police are needed. Argue that the traffic police should be separated from serious crime in order to improve road safety. Read the speech
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- Criticizes the government's justice policy as a dismantling of the rule of law. Argues that the government lacks a vision for the railway and warns against abruptly halting the expansion of main lines as well as withdrawing the reduction obligation. Read the speech
- Argues that the reduction obligation is necessary to reach the climate goals by 2030. Criticizes that some parties do not believe in the climate goals and emphasizes that measures are required now. Read the speech
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- Argues that new trunk lines must be built now to meet the pressure from the public. Claims that it is economically possible to build these lines and that it cannot wait for 40 years. Read the speech
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- Agree that Trafikverket is a problematic and cumbersome institution. Argues that new main lines in southern Sweden are necessary to handle the traffic and criticizes the Sverigedemokraterna's proposal as they do not solve these problems. Read the speech
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- Criticizes that an eastern connection is proposed despite that the delayed bypass would solve the problems mentioned. Argues that an eastern connection creates congestion and problems in Stockholm's inner city and Värtan. Read the speech
- Argues that an eastern connection will create more congestion and problems in central parts of Stockholm. Criticizes the idea of public transport on the bypass and argues that it was not needed on an eastern connection. Read the speech
- Asks how Beatrice Timgren intends to solve the connection at Brommaplan. Argues that additional lanes for buses would require burning through the world heritage site. Read the speech
- Argues that the construction of cycle paths is more complicated than roads for cars due to the sensitive environment. Points out that the Moderaterna want the residents of Ekerö to be able to walk and cycle into Stockholm. Read the speech
- Argues that there is a consensus on removing emitting cars in Stockholm to improve air quality and noise. Points out that the goal is an emission-free inner city by 2030 and that measures are required to comply with international regulations. Read the speech
- Argues that the expansion of charging infrastructure in Stockholm is unique and that a system for night charging does not create problems. Points out that the state is forced to introduce rules if the World Health Organization's guidelines regarding nitrogen dioxides are not followed. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.