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Daniel Persson (SD)
What Daniel Persson 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.
Child poverty and finances: tax cuts, allowances, and support
- Argues that workers can keep more of their wages through tax cuts and indexations. Points out that the government and the Sverigedemokraterna have implemented accurate reforms that have increased the housing allowance, lowered the food VAT, and the preschool fee to strengthen household finances. Read the speech
- Criticizes the proposal for increased child allowance as an expensive reform that, to a limited extent, targets the families with the greatest need. Argues that the long-term way out of child poverty is that more adults will enter the workforce. Read the speech
Income pension surplus distribution: S, SD, KD, L, V views
- Request approval for the committee's proposal. Argues that the introduction of a fee is fair as it creates a more balanced development when the system has a surplus. Read the speech
Social insurance benefit caps and sanction fees to counter fraud
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that the proposal strengthens trust in the welfare system through faster sanctions, clearer responsibility and more effective authority tools. Read the speech
- Argues that the proposal gives authorities tools to counter benefit fraud and protect taxpayers' money. Wants abuse of the welfare system to be countered through firm action, while individual assessments are made regarding disabilities. Read the speech
- Argues that the tools are aimed at individuals with repeated nonchalance or intent to cheat the system. Denies that people refrain from support out of fear and emphasizes that the measures counteract criminals profiting from grant money. Read the speech
Elderly care, infrastructure and economic policy priorities
- Asks how the minister views authorities such as Försäkringskassan receiving additional mandates to work directly in crime prevention. Argues that the government and Sverigedemokraterna during the mandate period have given authorities tools to curb benefit fraud. Read the speech
Housing allowance calculation based on actual monthly income
- Support the committee's proposal. Argues that the new modernization minimizes the risk of incorrect payments and indebtedness by basing the calculation on actual monthly incomes instead of estimated annual incomes. Read the speech
Parental leave: Removing notification requirement for benefits
- Request approval for the proposal as it simplifies the system, reduces administration and makes the parental leave more user-friendly. Argues that the proposal strengthens trust in the parents and contributes to a modern, flexible and parent-friendly insurance. Read the speech
Child poverty: MP wants 1,600 kr allowance, S wants more
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that stable families are the foundation of society and emphasizes the importance of a flexible parental insurance. Highlights the government's reforms, such as lowered VAT on food, increased housing allowance and lowered preschool fees. Read the speech
- Argues that child poverty has decreased between 2019 and 2023 depending on which calculation model is used. Criticizes the opposition for mixing different measurement methods to create a larger difference. Read the speech
- Argues that the government implements accurate support by lowering the food VAT, increasing the housing allowance and lowering the preschool and leisure fee. Criticizes the opposition for not having increased the housing allowance during their years in power. Read the speech
Reduced employer contributions for 19-23-year-olds proposal
- Proposes approval of the proposal for temporarily reduced employer contributions for young people. Argues that the measure strengthens young people's position in the labor market, facilitates hiring for companies and contributes to economic growth and prosperity. Read the speech
Child poverty in Sweden: M, S and SD debate policy and aid
- Criticizes the claim of increased child poverty and argues that the figures instead show a decrease due to changed calculation models. Argues that child poverty is a legacy of the Social Democrats' migration policy and advocates for a stricter migration policy. Read the speech
- Argues that the claim of increased child poverty is a lie as the figures show a decrease. Proposes a strict migration policy and a benefit reform with activity requirements to get more foreign-born people into work. Read the speech
Social security contributions: S, V, C, and M debate funding
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that social security contributions are important for financing the welfare system and emphasizes the importance of facilitating hiring for entrepreneurs to create growth and security. Read the speech
Pension system design: S, SD, and V debate levels and rules
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that the pension should reflect the lifetime income and emphasizes that tax cuts as well as ten-percent care strengthen the pensioners' finances. Read the speech
Economic security for families: SD housing allowance and M tax cuts
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that secure families are the foundation of society and that it must be profitable to work in order to achieve a good economic standard of living. Read the speech
- Argues that families with children are big winners in next year's budget. Explains that the government's measures lower preschool fees, make electricity costs more predictable and keep fuel prices at reasonable levels. Read the speech
- Argues that families with children are big winners in next year's budget. Criticizes the claim that child poverty is increasing exponentially and emphasizes that the government and the Sverigedemokraterna have several measures that benefit families with children. Read the speech
- Argues that child poverty decreased between 2019 and 2023 according to the previous calculation model. Emphasizes that the government and Sverigedemokraterna are now raising the housing allowance for the first time since 1997 to provide a much-needed support. Read the speech
- Points out that the temporary housing allowance has expired and emphasizes that the government is now increasing the housing allowance for the first time in almost 30 years. Criticizes the Green Party's proposal as it is financed through increased taxes on labor and companies, which erases the incentives to work. Read the speech
Economic security in old age: S, C, and V pension plans
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that the basic protection contributes to a good economic standard and that Sweden has a low proportion of pensioners in poverty compared to other EU countries. Read the speech
Gang crime, elderly care and criminal policy debate
- Questions about whether the government will develop more tools to facilitate controls in order to curb incorrect payments of guaranteed pensions to foreign countries. Read the speech
Child poverty in Sweden: M, SD, and S debate solutions
- Argues that the increase in child poverty is due to a revised calculation model and criticizes the Social Democrats' previous migration policy which caused increased benefit dependency and segregation. Advocates for a strict migration policy with a focus on self-sufficiency. Read the speech
- Criticizes the claim about increased child poverty and argues that the statistics show a decrease. Argues that the solution is that more foreign-born people enter the workforce and advocates for benefit reforms with benefit ceilings and activity requirements. Read the speech
Social insurance and financial assistance fraud control tools
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal to give authorities extended investigative powers and obligations to provide information. Argues that this is necessary to counter grant fraud, ensure correct decisions, and manage tax funds prudently. Read the speech
Crime policy, social reforms and economy: prison rental
- Asks whether more targeted measures need to be taken to curb grant fraud among foreign-born individuals and Swedish-born individuals with foreign-born parents. Read the speech
Social security benefits for those evading detention or prison
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal that social security benefits shall be able to be withdrawn or reduced for persons who evade detention or custodial sentences. Argues that the current regulatory framework is a failure that facilitates flight for criminals and undermines trust in the justice system. Read the speech
Economic situation of families with children and tax cuts
- Argues that the proportion of child households with a low economic standard is decreasing despite the pandemic and inflation. Points out that family policy alone cannot create a good economy for everyone and emphasizes that the Tidö agreement has increased flexibility to facilitate the combination of family and work life. Read the speech
- Argues that tax cuts and low fuel prices benefit families with children in rural areas. Emphasizes that the government's work against inflation, growth-promoting measures, and the leisure card strengthen household finances and promote self-sufficiency. Read the speech
Economic family policy: tax cuts, housing and child allowance
- Want to completely abolish the multi-child supplement because it can create incorrect incentives and increase segregation. Asks if an increased child allowance is a precise support for families with children. Read the speech
- Argues that tax cuts are prioritized over an increase in the child allowance. Asks if it is right to give high-income earners a higher allowance since such an increase is an expensive reform. Read the speech
- Proposes approval of specific reservations. Argues that the parental insurance is generous but that family policy alone cannot guarantee economic standard of living. Wants to increase flexibility by removing the four-year rule, increasing the father's days, and abolishing reserved days. Criticizes the multi-child supplement for contributing to segregation and reduced equality. Wants to counter incorrect payments and ensure that benefits are only given to those who need them. Read the speech
- Wants to reform the child allowance so that it goes to hard-working families with children. Argues that the economy is strengthened through tax cuts and low fuel prices instead of increased allowances. Read the speech
- Answers the question by highlighting the leisure card as a support for families with children. Argues that growth and work are the foundation for a secure economy and that the government's proposal increased the standard for those with the lowest income. Read the speech
- Argues that the economy is strengthened through tax cuts, stable fuel prices and efforts against inflation rather than through increased benefits. Claims that real wages will increase and that household finances will be strengthened in the long term without more benefits. Read the speech
- Argues that the government must work to keep inflation at a reasonable level and create growth. Wants to promote growth so that more people can get more out of their wages without increasing benefits. Read the speech
- Wish to approve reservation 14 and withdraw the other motions. Read the speech
Legal certainty, healthcare, economy and infrastructure debate
- Questions about whether the new legislation and the Swedish Payments Authority's support are sufficient to combat benefit fraud during parental leave, or if further measures are needed. Read the speech
Temporary housing allowance extension and government tax cuts
- Asks how the reduction of the temporary supplementary grant is justified. Argues that the grant has been accurate but not optimally designed and emphasizes that the government wants to strengthen household finances through tax cuts and increased employment. Read the speech
- Argues that the government and the Sverigedemokraterna strengthen household finances through broad tax cuts and lower costs for interest, electricity, and fuel. Emphasizes that, in the long term, they are moving away from subsidy dependency by promoting the work principle and growth. Read the speech
Economic challenges for single parents and family policy
- Confirms that inflation is defeated and argues that real wages will continue to rise. Emphasizes that tax cuts make it more profitable to work and that the government's policy strengthens households' finances in the long term. Read the speech
- Argues that family policy support has contributed to a decrease in the proportion of child households with a low economic standard. Emphasizes that tax cuts and more stable prices on fuel, interest, and electricity create conditions for better finances for households. Read the speech
Pension system report: SD, M support, V propose higher pay
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that the Pensions Group is crucial for stability and that the system needs to be reviewed since Sweden ranks low internationally. Emphasizes the importance of the respect distance. Read the speech
Sweden's foreign policy: Ukraine aid, feminist policy and DCA
- Argues that Sweden must continue to provide persistent support to Ukraine to defend their freedom and democracy against Russia's invasion. Expresses hope for peace negotiations and emphasizes that Sweden should in the future help to rebuild Ukraine's infrastructure and strengthen their democratic legal system. Read the speech
Economic situation of families with children and government measures
- Argues that 2025 will be a better year for households as expenses are expected to decrease and incomes to increase. Emphasizes that family policy support has reduced the proportion of child households with a low economic standard and that work is the basis for a secure economy. Read the speech
- Argues that the temporary support in the housing allowance returns to a historically common level. Points out that lower fuel prices, tax cuts, and lower interest rates contribute to an economic brightening for households. Read the speech
Economic security for families: S wants 200 kr, V wants 400 kr
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that family policy should provide households with children a good economic standard of living through targeted support and emphasizes the importance of making it worthwhile to work. Read the speech
- Argues that the government and the party are working for a flexible parental insurance and increased freedom of choice. Defends the supplementary grant as a precise tool for low-income households and argues that broad tax cuts benefit both families and the economy. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Left Party's budget for proposing enormous tax increases for middle- and high-income earners. Argues that the policy reduces incentives for further education and could lead to a shortage of doctors, while simultaneously increasing the national debt. Read the speech
- Notes that the Social Democrats are investing more in the expenditure area than the Tidö agreement. Asks how the Social Democrats can lead a government given the fragmentation that exists in today's opposition. Read the speech
- Argues that the tax cuts in the Tidö Agreement provide families with the same economic advantage as the Social Democrats' proposed increase of the child allowance. Emphasizes that tax cuts and interest rate cuts increase households' purchasing power and stresses the difference between benefits and the work principle. Read the speech
Employer declaration: information on absences to reduce fraud
- Request approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that the proposal reduces incorrect payments and benefit fraud with an administrative burden that is reasonable in relation to the benefit. Read the speech
Economic security in old age: SD and M support SfU2 report
- Wish to approve the committee's proposal on economic security in old age. Argues that the benefits reduce the proportion of economically vulnerable pensioners and emphasizes the importance of safeguarding the respect distance between those who have worked and those who have not. Read the speech
Government management of economy, infrastructure, and health
- Questions about whether the Minister intends to review the occupational injury insurance since the number of people receiving a life annuity has decreased by 80 percent over 20 years. Read the speech
Child allowance and family finances: S wants increases
- Argues that tax cuts give a normal family increased purchasing power of approximately 3,300 kronor per month. Criticizes the claim that tax cuts primarily benefit high-income earners since an increase in the child allowance also benefits the same group. Read the speech
- Argues that inflation has caused an economic decline for households with children but that a recovery is expected. Emphasizes that the temporary supplementary grant is a precise tool for low-income households and that work is the foundation of a secure economy. Read the speech
Child poverty and budget impact on low-income families
- Thanks the Minister for the answer to the interpellation. Argues that the housing allowance has better precision than an increased child allowance and that the government's focus on economic growth creates conditions for more people to be able to support themselves. Read the speech
- Argues that the supplementary allowance in the housing allowance is an important support for families with children. Emphasizes that policies that create jobs by encouraging entrepreneurship and enterprise are crucial for combating child poverty. Read the speech
Abolishing compensation for high sick pay costs in Sweden
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that the state should not bear the entire marginal cost of sick leave and that the abolition does not affect the survival of small companies since the sums concerned are very small. Read the speech
- Argues that selection of persons with a high risk of sick leave is a form of discrimination that must be combated more vigorously. Points out that employers do not have a duty of inquiry regarding previous sick leaves during employment interviews. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is already working to reduce the regulatory burden for entrepreneurs. Points out that there is already a comprehensive safety net for employees with more difficult circumstances and argues that discrimination is something that needs to be taken action against. Read the speech
Economic family policy: M, S, and L propose different reforms
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- Argues that the issue is complex and that the government is fighting inflation as well as lowering fuel prices to facilitate things for families with children. Points out that the car is a necessary alternative for families in rural areas where public transport is lacking. Read the speech
- Argues that the temporary supplementary grant is a good tool to support families with children in the current economic situation. Read the speech
- Argues that the government does a lot for families with children by combating inflation, extending the supplementary grant and raising the national standard for social assistance. Also claims that the government creates security by combating violence in society. Read the speech
- Criticizes that Vänsterpartiet focuses too much on benefits. Argues that the long-term solution to the economic crisis is to get parents into work and that there must be incentives to move from benefits to work. Read the speech
Healthcare capacity, labor market policy and social issues
- Questions whether the Minister intends to take measures to address the long telephone queues, as the number of unanswered calls has increased and the waiting time has doubled over the last five years. Read the speech
Pension system: SD supports Pensions Group and fee review
- Supports the committee's proposal and welcomes that the Pensions Group now consists of all parliamentary parties. Argues that it is important to take the Swedes' concern seriously in order to restore trust in the pension system. Read the speech
Economic security for families: SD, V, and S proposals
- Request approval for the committee's proposal. Want to see a family policy that promotes equal parenting and increased flexibility in parental leave. Propose that the temporary supplementary grant be extended and prioritize lowered fuel prices. Read the speech
- Criticizes Vänsterpartiet for wanting to raise taxes and benefits, which he/she argues leads to reduced incentives to work and increased inflation. Argues that the government's and Sverigedemokraternas budget takes responsibility in a difficult economic situation. Read the speech
- Criticizes the budget proposal for raising taxes, the national debt, and inflation. Argues that the difference between benefits and work is being erased and questions how the welfare system will be financed if they were to govern. Read the speech
- Criticizes Miljöpartiet and Vänsterpartiet for wanting to raise taxes and increase the national debt, which risks increasing inflation and worsening the economic situation for families with children. Asks how welfare will be financed in the long term when the national debt increases to finance increased benefits. Read the speech
- Argues that lowered fuel prices is a priority issue that benefits both companies and private individuals. Criticizes Miljöpartiet for wanting to raise taxes and increase the national debt, and suggests instead that the temporary supplementary grant and the housing allowance be extended. Read the speech
- Asks whether it is reasonable to give high-earners an extra supplement in the form of an extra child allowance. Argues that the differences between the Sweden Democrats' and the government's budget options and the Social Democrats' proposal are not so huge. Read the speech
- Argues that the child allowance is not threatened and that today's system already has difficulties with control. Criticizes the proposal for an extra child allowance as a misguided reform that does not reach the most vulnerable. Asks if the Social Democrats do not consider an extension of the temporary housing allowance to be more accurate. Read the speech
Pension system design: S, C, and V debate retirement age
- Proposes approval of the proposal in the report. Argues that pensioners deserve financial security and a good basic protection, and emphasizes the importance of re-establishing the principle of life income and the respect distance. Read the speech
Economic challenges, welfare, and social issues in Sweden
- Asks how the government views evaluating Fondtorgsnämndens procurement of funds already now. This is in order to map out the consequences for Sweden's venture capital supply and the labor market. Read the speech
Government economic policy, inflation, welfare and energy
- Asks how the processing times have progressed and whether the capacity of Försäkringskassan has improved to handle the consequences of the legislative change. Read the speech
Pension system: S, SD, and V propose different pension raises
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- Argues that all parties should be invited to the Pensions Group and proposes that higher pension contributions be investigated. Also wants the guaranteed pension to be equal regardless of marital status and that the system for children's pensions be tightened. Read the speech
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- Argues that the Tidö Agreement contains directions that lower taxes on work and pension income. Also wants to strengthen pensioners' finances, safeguard freedom of choice and protect households against electricity price shocks. Read the speech
- Argues that the respect distance between workers and non-workers is shrinking and that it pays off less and less to work for one's entire life. Asks if Vänsterpartiet wants to safeguard this respect distance. Read the speech
- Argues that it is positive that the lowest pensions have been raised and that there is a good basic protection. Asks whether there should be a difference in the pension between those who have worked their whole lives and those who have not worked at all. Read the speech
Economic security in old age: pension levels and taxes
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that the basic protection is central to leveling economic differences between men and women and emphasizes the importance of strengthening pensions as well as increasing security for the elderly. Read the speech
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- Argues that it is possible to review existing agreements in the Pensionsgruppen. Points out that the Sweden Democrats have a decision regarding the target age which is practically impossible to overturn. Read the speech
- Argues that the Swedish pension system is stable and that pensioners' disposable incomes have increased thanks to a strong basic protection. Wants to work towards reduced tax on pension income and strengthen pensioners' finances during the next year. Read the speech
- Answers that no decisions on tax increases have been made and that there will be no deteriorations for pensioners during the coming years. Argues that the investigations in the Tidö Agreement will provide answers on what will happen after next year. Read the speech
Economic security for illness and disability: SD, S, MP plans
- Propose approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that preventive measures, effective rehabilitation and better coordination between authorities are crucial for supporting persons with mental ill-health. Read the speech
- Argues that the party has been proactive regarding important reforms. Points out that it will become easier for elderly people to receive sickness benefits and that the definition of the labor market has been changed. Argues that the reforms will contribute to more reasonable assessments and support measures. Read the speech
- Want to maintain better conditions in the unemployment insurance fund. Proposes to extend exceptions in the rehabilitation chain for persons waiting for care as well as improve the allowance for travel to rehabilitation. Argues that no deteriorations will occur in the area. Read the speech
- Want to retain the better conditions in the unemployment insurance fund and extend exemptions in the rehabilitation chain for people waiting for care. Argues that there will be no deteriorations in this area. Read the speech
- Argues that increased taxes are not the same as tax cuts and that they do not want to deviate from the existing regulatory framework. Denies that the government is making any cuts to the health insurance and emphasizes that previous reforms remain in place. Read the speech
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- Confirms that electricity prices and fuel costs have risen. Promises to monitor the interests and guarantees that no deteriorations will be made in the area during the upcoming mandate period. Read the speech
Economic security for families: SD, S, and M debate proposals
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that family policy should focus on the children's best and advocates for flexible parental leave rules, as well as wants to see an investigation to replace the multi-child supplement with a tax deduction. Read the speech
- Argues that the previous government's policy has created an unsustainable situation. Suggests prioritizing stable nuclear power and lowering the reduction obligation to create an economically sustainable situation for families in the long term. Read the speech
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- Argues that the opposition incorrectly claims that the government is lowering taxes for high-income earners. Explains that the new price base amount leads to lower taxes for lower incomes. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's work with family policy is a good start. Views the extension of the housing allowance positively and that reforms for increased flexibility in family policy are being initiated. Read the speech
Welfare, immigration and economy: S, KD and M debate measures
- Questions about whether the minister will take measures to change the order in which foreign-born individuals gain access to the Swedish social security system based on residence time in other countries. Read the speech
Premium pension management and Seventh AP Fund sustainability
- Argues that the Seventh AP Fund should offer cost-effective alternatives that provide savers with a good long-term return. Moves for approval of the committee's proposal as it is reasonable and well-balanced by promoting sustainable development without compromising the overall goal. Read the speech
- Argues that the proposal is well-balanced as it unites the goals for sustainability and investment activities. Emphasizes that the pension savers' funds should yield a return that provides predictable and stable payments over time. Read the speech
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