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Daniel Vencu Öhrlund Castro (S)
What Daniel Vencu Öhrlund Castro has said in the chamber of the Swedish Riksdag, debate by debate. The lines under each debate sum up a speech; they are written and translated by AI in advance and may contain errors, so check against the speech.
Kammarkoll has the Riksdag's speeches from 26 September 2022 onwards; older debates are not included.
Human rights, rule of law, economy and crime debate in Riksdag
- Argues that Sweden must strengthen its international support for democracy and human rights. Criticizes the previous government for having weakened Sweden's voice and reduced support for civil society and LGBTQI organizations in Turkey. Read the speech
Private copying levy: SD, S, and C debate digital compensation
- Requests approval for a specific reservation and argues that the compensation system must be modernized to include more rights holders. Requests a national strategy for intellectual property and proposes a national competence center to strengthen knowledge and innovation. Read the speech
Government policy on unemployment, economy, security and social issues
- Criticizes the government's claim that more people have entered employment when 100,000 more have become unemployed since 2022. Argues that the government has a responsibility to create jobs but that an unclear industrial policy has led to a record number of bankruptcies. Read the speech
Gender Identity Act review: No plans during mandate period
- Criticizes the Christian Democrats' policy and statements that deny gender identity. Asks whether the Christian Democrats recognize gender identity and requests concrete measures to improve the situation for trans people. Read the speech
- Argues that the minister did not answer the question regarding transgender care. Wants an answer on what concrete measures the government can take to strengthen transgender care, reduce queues, and increase the possibilities for psychiatric help. Read the speech
Industrial policy: growth, green transition and nuclear power
- Asks how the Christian Democrats actually provide the support to the industry that the speaker mentions. Notes that it is the Christian Democrats who have held the position of Minister for Enterprise during the term. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is reducing support for Swedish industry by cutting the support via Industriklivet by 80 percent. Criticizes the Christian Democrats for their current industrial policy being in line with the Social Democrats' policy. Read the speech
Business conditions, green transition and nuclear power guarantees
- Request approval for the Social Democrats' reservation. Wants to establish a bankruptcy clinic and that the state continues to invest in industries so that small and medium-sized enterprises can survive. Asks what the Moderates' policy is to curb the bankruptcies. Read the speech
- Argues that small and medium-sized enterprises are important engines for integration but have faced greater difficulties under the current government. Criticizes that the government removed support for small businesses and the high-cost protection for sickness benefit costs despite warnings. Asks for concrete proposals to curb the record number of bankruptcies. Proposes a bankruptcy emergency fund and a high-cost protection for small businesses. Read the speech
Sweden business growth: nuclear power, less bureaucracy, S pact
- Asks what analysis the Sweden Democrats make of the global situation and what policy they advocate for to position Sweden in world politics. Also asks what the Sweden Democrats' policy is regarding what Sweden should live off of in the future. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Sweden Democrats lack concrete answers on how the industry should be supported and jobs should be created. Argues that the party has paused important support measures and that their policy leads to Sweden becoming poorer. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's industrial policy for having destroyed the innovation ecosystem, removed support for small businesses, and reduced Industriklivet. Wants a growth pact with the business sector and academia, increased funds for innovation, more free trade agreements, and a Social Democratic government. Read the speech
Care deduction: M defends against S proposal to abolish it
- Criticizes the government's fiscal policy for not prioritizing small business owners and argues that the decision to abolish the high-cost protection for sick pay costs has contributed to more bankruptcies. Asks why the government chose to abolish the support despite the economic crisis. Read the speech
- Asks why the government chose to abolish the high-cost protection for sick pay costs for small businesses in the middle of a recession. Argues that the high-cost protection is important because small businesses are extra sensitive to sick leave. Read the speech
Hate and threats against LGBTQI people in Swedish schools
- Argues that the government's current work lacks a coherent plan and concrete resources to counter LGBTQI-hostility in schools. Wants an LGBTQI coordinator, long-term support for civil society and better data collection to measure safety. Read the speech
- Argues that the current policy and collaborations send incorrect signals to young hbtqi people. Suggests appointing an hbtqi coordinator, developing a concrete plan for the democracy mission in every school as well as investing in teachers' competence development. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government places the blame on the students instead of strengthening civil society and including students in democracy. Argues that the government lacks long-term funding and systematic measures for the rights of hbtqi persons. Read the speech
LGBTQI insecurity and school sex education curricula changes
- Argues that arbitrary sex education harms students and emphasizes the importance of the principal having an explicit responsibility for the implementation of the teaching. Asks why the government does not initiate a dialogue with civil society to strengthen sex education and increase safety. Read the speech
- Asks why the government does not initiate a dialogue with the referral bodies that are critical of the proposed changes. Argues that the government should instead take the criticism into account to ensure equal and adequate sex education. Read the speech
Green credit guarantees: Government pause and risk debate
- Argues that Swedish industry is vital but needs political leadership and long-term capital for groundbreaking technology. Criticizes the government's decision to remove support for green credit guarantees and Industriklivet, which threatens Sweden's competitiveness and industrial sovereignty. Asks the Minister about the government's coherent industrial policy and whether the state needs to bear some of the risk for the industry of the future. Read the speech
- Questions about the government's coherent industrial policy and whether they plan to enable more projects according to the IPCEI framework. Criticizes that the government is scrapping support for Swedish industry while the world is participating in a race. Read the speech
Swedish innovative power research and Vinnova funding cuts
- Argues that Swedish companies often do not reach the scaleup phase due to a lack of competence and support. Asks if the government intends to take measures so that more companies can scale up and to enable more IPCEI projects in Sweden. Read the speech
- Argues that Vinnova needs more funds for the commercialization of research results. Asks how the government plans to enable more IPCEI projects and bring home more EU funds to strengthen Swedish innovation policy and industrial sovereignty. Read the speech
- Argues that it is a waste of taxpayers' money not to provide public support. Criticizes that the support via Industriklivet almost completely disappears in the government's budget, which hits Swedish industry hard. Emphasizes that investments in groundbreaking technology are necessary to secure future jobs, prosperity, and self-sufficiency. Read the speech
Support for Swedish companies in green transition and electricity
- Criticizes the government's cuts in the innovation system and the pausing of green credit guarantees. Argues that the government's passivity in Ipcei projects hinders Swedish competitiveness and asks whether the government will enable participation in more such projects. Read the speech
- Argues that companies need support for innovations and commercialization to strengthen competitiveness and reduce unemployment. Criticizes that the government has not answered questions regarding the Ipcei framework, which is required to compete with China and the USA. Read the speech
Swedish school suicide prevention: strategy, funding, LGBTQI
- Argues that increased LGBTQI-hostility in schools reduces the safety for young LGBTQI people and can lead to suicide. Welcomes the government's initiatives but wants to abolish the unequal school and religious independent schools. Asks what the government is doing against hate against LGBTQI people on social media. Read the speech
- Argues that schools and teachers need knowledge about risk factors for the mental health of hbtqi youth. Criticizes far-right forces for spreading hate and wants the government to take strong action against homophobia in schools by allocating sufficient resources. Read the speech
Question Time: Eating disorders, Gaza genocide, and inflation
- Criticizes the Foreign Minister's rhetoric as dehumanizing people and breeding hatred. Asks if the Foreign Minister believes that she herself contributes to bringing the world's conflicts to Swedish streets and squares through her message. Read the speech
Sweden's actions and UNRWA support in Gaza war debate
- Claims that Israel is committing war crimes and collective punishment in Gaza and demands that Sweden freeze trade agreements with Israel. Asks why the government is withdrawing support for UNRWA despite its important role. Read the speech
- Demands that the government resume support for UNRWA and push to freeze trade agreements with Israel. Criticizes the government for not condemning war crimes, abstaining from voting on an end to the occupation and failing to prevent genocide. Read the speech
- Appeals to the government to resume support for UNRWA, as the organization is the largest aid provider for Palestinian refugees and provides education, primary care, and infrastructure. Argues that the government should focus on what Sweden can do. Read the speech
Sweden's position on Israel's actions and Gaza situation
- Argues that the situation in Gaza is a humanitarian catastrophe and that Sweden is not clear enough in its condemnations of Israel. Wants Sweden to take the initiative in the EU to put more Israeli ministers on the sanctions list. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden must dare to lead in the EU to demand that Israel respects international law. Criticizes that the government has waited too long with clarity and emphasizes that a sustainable peace requires a return to the 1967 borders. Asks whether the government will condemn ongoing war crimes. Read the speech
Democracy in Turkey and Sweden's actions regarding regression
- Argues that Turkey is close to a dictatorship due to systematic arrests of opposition members. Criticizes reduced Swedish support for civil society and asks if Sweden will increase its commitment to the rights of hbtqi persons. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden must increase its commitment and resources to civil society in Turkey. Asks if the Foreign Minister is prepared to take initiative so that Sweden and the EU can strengthen support for hbtqi persons and civil society. Read the speech
- Argues that political commitment must be translated into concrete action. Argues that support for hbtqi persons is smart for building robust democracies and regrets that Sweden's support for civil society is decreasing. Read the speech
Ban on conversion attempts: criminalizing psychological abuse
- Criticizes that the government is late in introducing an explicit ban on conversion attempts. Argues that the motive behind conversion attempts should be criminalized and asks why the government does not present a proposal for an actual ban. Read the speech
- Argues that the government should move forward with an explicit ban on conversion attempts instead of just including it as psychological violence. Asks if the cooperation with Sverigedemokraterna prevents a clearer ban and if marketing bans can be included. Read the speech
- Welcomes the extensive draft for the Council on Legislation referral. Wants to include the LGBTQ+ civil society in the referral bodies and asks whether it should be illegal to offer therapy to remove homosexuality or change gender identity. Read the speech
Sweden's actions on Gaza: UNRWA support and trade freeze
- Criticizes the government's indifference towards violations of international law and its lack of action regarding Israel's occupation. Demands that the government introduces sanctions against Israeli ministers, freezes the trade agreement, prevents the displacement of Palestinians, and resumes support to UNRWA. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government accuses members for scoring political points when they demand accountability for the dead Palestinians. Argues that the government has consistently supported Israel and hindered the Palestinian Authority. Demands that the Israeli ambassador be summoned, sanctions be imposed, support to UNRWA be resumed, and the occupation cease. Read the speech
Research and innovation: academic freedom and nuclear funding
- Criticizes the government's erratic innovation policy and lack of leadership. Proposes a national innovation strategy, increased commercialization of research results, and targets for the export of the life science industry. Read the speech
- Argues that the criticism of the cooperation programs is selective and that the cuts at Vinnova have damaged Sweden's innovative power. Asks when the government will present a strategic innovation strategy. Read the speech
- Argues that the cooperation programs have been effective and criticizes claims that they have been poor. Wants an offensive innovation strategy for strategically important technology areas to strengthen Swedish growth. Read the speech
EU competitiveness compass: SD, M, and S debate policy goals
- Argues that the EU is lagging behind the USA and China in research and innovation. Asks what Sweden should invest in instead of the green transition, which the business community has identified as the future of Swedish prosperity. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden's competitiveness is built on high quality and innovation. Criticizes that the Sweden Democrats do not want to invest in new technology and asks what they propose as alternatives to investments in research and innovation. Read the speech
- Supports the competitiveness compass but wants to strengthen research and commercialization for an accelerated green transition. Criticizes the government's climate policy and the lack of analysis of regulatory changes that risk harming Swedish companies and hindering innovation. Read the speech
- Welcomes the competitiveness compass as a step to meet a challenging world economy. Argues that Swedish companies are negatively affected by climate ambitions and asks why the government has not presented a consequence analysis of these changes. Read the speech
- Asks why the government has not carried out a consequence analysis of the EU packages for Swedish companies. Argues that the green transition has stalled due to right-wing populism and that companies grew under the Social Democrats' rule. Read the speech
- Questions as to whether the government and the Christian Democrats see a need to carry out impact assessments and whether they can give signals regarding additional directives for an inquiry concerning the implementation of regulatory frameworks that are now proposed to be changed. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for not having conducted any impact assessment of the climate policy. Argues that the government's policy hampers competitiveness and asks when an analysis of how Swedish companies are affected will be presented. Read the speech
Industrial policy, innovation and infrastructure debate
- Asks what the Sweden Democrats' view on an innovation strategy is, as the Social Democrats have proposed such a strategy in three committee motions. Read the speech
- Asks why the Sverigedemokraterna have not prioritized an innovation strategy in the government negotiations despite having tasked Vinnova with investigating the issue. Argues that a strategy is needed for Sweden to once again become the world's most innovative country. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's policy for low growth and lack of leadership. Proposes a broad energy agreement, a reformed system for short-term work and an innovation strategy. Argues that right-wing populism creates uncertainty and demands a shift in power. Read the speech
- Argues that the system for short-term work saved 40,000 jobs during the pandemic. Asks why the government does not proceed with the commission's proposal for a reformed system for short-term work. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government presents the renovation deduction as a major housing reform despite the acute housing shortage. Argues that the government should proceed with a reformed system for short-term work to protect Swedish companies against future crises. Read the speech
LGBTQI rights in Hungary and Sweden's role in defending them
- Criticizes that the government cooperates with an LGBTQI-hostile party that draws inspiration from Viktor Orbán's Hungary. Urges the government to develop an LGBTQI strategy for foreign policy so that Sweden can be a leader in the fight for human rights. Read the speech
LGBTQI rights in Hungary and Sweden's response to legislation
- Argues that Sweden needs to be sharper in its criticism of those who violate the human rights of LGBTQI people. Asks if the government is prepared to expand cooperation with Hungarian LGBTQI organizations and develop an LGBTQI strategy for foreign policy. Read the speech
- Argues that the government needs to show more political decisiveness by using all channels against countries that violate the European Convention. Asks how the Foreign Minister plans to work to ensure that the Sverigedemokraterna do not dictate the terms for hbtqi persons. Read the speech
Sweden's role in hbtqi rights and Hungary's pride ban
- Argues that there is a pattern where the far-right restricts democracy by first attacking hbtqi persons. Asks the Foreign Minister what concrete measures the government intends to take to support hbtqi organizations in Hungary. Read the speech
- Argues that the Sweden Democrats' statements are part of a global movement to limit the scope of action for hbtqi persons. Asks how the government will support hbtqi organizations in the world and requests a clear strategy. Read the speech
Sweden's commitments to UN and ICJ regarding Israel
- Criticizes the government's passivity and argues that Sweden is not taking sufficient responsibility to stop Israel's occupation. Proposes that Sweden should stop the trade agreement with Israel and demand more sanctions against decision-makers. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Foreign Minister avoids answering questions about sanctions against Israeli decision-makers. Argues that Sweden must act forcefully to stop war crimes and strengthen the rules-based world order. Read the speech
Food prices, child allowance, inflation and teacher authority
Regulatory simplification to increase business competitiveness
- Asks for concrete examples of which regulatory simplifications have actually created more jobs or eased things for companies. Argues that rules need to be improved through impact assessments to see if they are outdated or burdensome for small and medium-sized enterprises. Read the speech
- Asks when the government will present concrete political simplification proposals that create jobs. Criticizes that the advice so far has only been paper products and demands concrete examples of what is actually being discussed. Read the speech
- Requests approval of reservation 6. Welcomes the EU's work with regulatory simplification but emphasizes that climate goals and workers' rights must not be sacrificed. Criticizes the government for a lack of actual regulatory simplifications and for not prioritizing companies or innovation support. Read the speech
- Argues that it is the government power that is central for working with regulatory simplifications. Wants to maintain Sweden's competitiveness and climate goals while simultaneously improving the regulatory frameworks for entrepreneurs. Suggests that the opposition should discuss improvements with the governing parties. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government has not done enough for regulatory simplification despite the Sverigedemokraterna having submitted a motion on the matter. Argues that a record number of bankruptcies are now occurring and that the government's cuts against innovation harm the business sector. Read the speech
Youth unemployment: L's vocational investments vs S's cuts
- Criticizes that the current policy fails to reverse the development and that the government's initiatives are, in practice, cuts. Asks for more measures to reverse the situation and suggests that the government be inspired by local labor market initiatives. Read the speech
- Argues that unemployment is a societal problem and criticizes the government's cuts to Arbetsförmedlingen as well as the lack of support for small businesses. Asks for concrete measures to reverse the development in the labor market. Read the speech
- Argues that the current investments are insufficient and require more powerful measures. Suggests that the Minister for Employment should visit Skärholmen with concrete proposals on how the development for young people in the labor market can be reversed. Read the speech
Swedish business: SD tax relief, S innovation, M nuclear
- Criticizes that the Sweden Democrats focus on political games instead of addressing the high unemployment and declining growth. Argues that the green transition is necessary for the future's industry and asks how the Sweden Democrats intend to create jobs and growth. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's policy and the Sweden Democrats' role in facilitating fossil fuels instead of green transition. Argues that the Social Democratic government created growth and industrial establishments through long-term perspective and predictability. Read the speech
- Requests approval for reservation 1 and argues that Sweden is in a crisis with high unemployment and low growth. Criticizes the government's lack of investment and absence of an innovation strategy. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has integrated Tillväxtverket's final report into the business policy to promote women's entrepreneurship. Asks how the final report has been guiding for the government's basis and what specific measures have been proposed to increase women's participation in the business sector. Read the speech
- Asks how the final report has been guiding the government's industrial policy. Criticizes that equality plans are highlighted as an obstacle to entrepreneurship when there are other obstacles. Asks if powerful measures will be taken to increase the number of female entrepreneurs. Read the speech
- Argues that small businesses are going bankrupt at a record rate under the Kristdemokraternas rule. Asks for concrete proposals to create conditions for companies to be formed and create jobs in Sweden. Read the speech
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- Argues that the state in the Liberals' Sweden does not take responsibility for high unemployment and low growth. Asks which regulatory simplification from the government has resulted in the most jobs in Sweden. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for the highest unemployment in over ten years. Argues that the state must act actively to create growth and jobs and asks which regulatory simplification has created the most jobs. Read the speech
Sweden's emissions and climate policy goals debate
- Criticizes that the government has lowered the appropriations to the climate fund and reduced Sweden's ambitions, which has led to the country falling in the climate index. Asks how the minister intends to improve Sweden's reputation and strengthen the image of the country as a responsible nation. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden's image as a leading climate nation has deteriorated and that the government has too low ambitions. Criticizes the Minister for ridiculing independent organizations and for denying previous governments' contributions to climate policy. Read the speech
- Clarifies that the climate fund receives 8 billion kronor and argues that this constitutes a real reduction due to inflation. Criticizes the Minister's policy and notes that civil society and young people are disappointed by it. Read the speech
Cuts to national incubator program and Vinnova funding
- Criticizes the government's lack of credibility in innovation policy and argues that the state should show pride in its shared responsibility for incubators. Asks for long-term funding solutions for the national incubator program. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for creating instability in the innovation system by first announcing cuts and then restoring them. Argues that this damages trust among incubators and demands long-term investments and fixed budgets. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has created instability in the innovation system and that the innovation ecosystem is central to the total defense. Wants the government to create long-term stability by giving clear signals to incubators in order to create conditions for groundbreaking technology. Read the speech
LGBTQI rights in Georgia: sanctions and reform agenda focus
- Welcomes the government's decision to pause the bilateral support and increase the support to civil society. Asks whether the government is prepared to support further sanctions and take more measures to strengthen the rights of hbtqi persons. Read the speech
- Welcomes the government's signals but requests clearer support for protest movements and the Georgian president's work. Criticizes that the reform agenda lacks a clear focus on hbtqi persons after the aid to these organizations was reduced. Read the speech
- Requests that the Minister ensures continued support for RFSL's programs. Criticizes the government's lack of clear LGBTQI focus and strategy for aid, and argues that the reform agenda needs to be clarified to strengthen the rights of LGBTQI persons. Read the speech
Criminalize conversion attempts against hbtqi persons
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- Accuses the government of breaking promises and selling out LGBTQ+ people. Argues that LGBTQ+ people are subjected to legal conversion attempts during the waiting period and demands that the government delivers. Read the speech
Healthcare, crime, energy and infrastructure debate in Riksdag
Strategy for cultural and creative industries: SD, S, V
- Argues that the strategy is insufficient and criticizes the government's cuts in innovation, the tourism industry, and cultural schools. Wants to see increased investment in regional export offices, knowledge-enhancing initiatives within intellectual property rights, and more resources for innovation systems. Read the speech
Sweden innovation strategy and Vinnova funding cuts
- Argues that Swedish innovations are an important foundation for the EU's competitiveness. Criticizes that the government does not present an offensive innovation strategy but instead places the task on Vinnova. Asks why the government does not present a long-term plan for global competitiveness. Read the speech
- Argues that the previous research and innovation bill was a product of its time. Criticizes the government's cuts to Vinnova which affect startups negatively and calls for an offensive, state-led innovation strategy. Read the speech
- Argues that the government should lead the work through collaboration programs with highly innovative companies and academia. Wants a clear innovation strategy to create confidence in the future and asks why the minister does not want to present such a strategy. Read the speech
Nationalization of folk movement grant: M and S debate changes
- Argues that the agreements have actually been terminated and criticizes the government's claims that aid is mediated through seven levels since no examples have been presented. Asks for clarification regarding these claims. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is wasting taxpayers' money by not carrying out proper impact assessments before assignments are sent to Sida. Criticizes that the government focuses on terminating contracts and firing staff instead of promoting democracy and health. Read the speech
Swedish aid: civil society funding and Sida nationalization
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- Criticizes that the government cannot assure civil society that the aid will not be nationalized. Argues that the lack of impact assessment during reprioritizations has led to 1,750 agreements being terminated, which affects projects in, among others, Ukraine. Read the speech
Gender Recognition Act: self-identification and medical care
- Questions as to whether the Sweden Democrats' arguments are based on ignorance regarding current legislation or if they actually want to change the existing definition of gender in Sweden. Read the speech
- Asks whether the Sweden Democrats accept that gender is defined based on gender identity according to current legislation. Argues that the opponent does not understand the existing law and that this ignorance has contributed to inaccuracies in the debate. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Christian Democrats for having opposed the rights of hbtqi persons and questions their current position since they themselves previously proposed a modernized gender identity law. Asks what concrete proposals the party has to strengthen the situation of trans people. Read the speech
- Asks what has changed with the Christian Democrats since they placed the law on the bill list. Means that the legislation is important to change and relevant for hbtqi persons' rights. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Christian Democrats for not acting for hbtqi persons when it was needed. Argues that claims that many regret their gender reassignment lack uniform data and that these claims are used to mislead the voters. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the opponent spreads inaccuracies about people regretting their decisions. Argues that the Christian Democrats' commitment to the rights of hbtqi persons is questionable since they were not present when same-sex marriages were debated. Read the speech
- Argues that the state should enable people's freedom to dictate the terms of their own lives. Wants to rectify historical injustices by strengthening trans people's right to self-identification and calls for approval of the proposal. Read the speech
Industrial policy: state role in growth and entrepreneurship
- Criticizes that the government is announcing cuts in the innovation area despite the need for powerful initiatives. Argues that investments in startup and scaleup companies are necessary to strengthen Swedish competitiveness and create jobs in the green transition. Read the speech
- Argues that other countries use state support to strengthen their competitiveness through innovation strategies. Asks why Sweden signals cuts to highly innovative companies when other countries are making massive investments in their innovation systems. Read the speech
- Argues that it is fortunate that the state and the business sector are making massive investments together to secure Swedish competitiveness. Asks which other investments and industries the Sverigedemokraterna want to attract to Sweden or create conditions for. Read the speech
- Argues that the state should be an enabler that takes risks together with the business sector to create jobs and prosperity. Asks about the Sweden Democrats' plan for fossil-free electricity production by 2030. Read the speech
- Argues that the state must be an active actor that sets bold goals and invests in industry to secure competitiveness and prosperity. Criticizes the government's lack of long-term perspective, the absence of an innovation strategy, and the reluctance to enter into long-term agreements on energy policy and green investments. Advocates for state support for startups and specific measures to promote women's entrepreneurship. Read the speech
- Argues that women have poorer conditions to realize their ideas due to a male-dominated business sector. Asks for an answer as to why the opponent contradicts themselves regarding the authorities' mandate. Argues that politics must act because the business sector does not solve the problem itself. Read the speech
- Argues that women are disadvantaged due to structural problems and have poorer access to venture capital than men. Wants the policy to act to address this discrimination and the equality problem. Read the speech
Regulatory simplification for Swedish competitiveness and permits
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- Criticizes the government for cutting the agencies' resources while they are given mandates to simplify regulations. Argues that the government delivers little and risks Sweden's competitiveness by ignoring the conditions of the innovation area. Moves for approval of reservation 6. Read the speech
LGBTQI rights in Turkey and Sweden's role in human rights
- Describes how hbtqi people in Turkey are subjected to violence, discrimination, and state restrictions. Criticizes the Foreign Minister for not problematizing the situation more and asks for concrete measures to strengthen hbtqi people's rights. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for being passive and reducing aid to civil society in Turkey. Argues that Sweden must be an active actor that demands answers from Erdogan regarding the rights of hbtqi persons and asks if the Foreign Minister can reassess their position. Read the speech
- Argues that the Turkish regime uses LGBTQI individuals as punching bags and that Sweden must demand accountability internationally. Criticizes the government's lack of political decisiveness and irresponsible management of the aid. Read the speech
Gaza humanitarian situation and ceasefire demands
- Argues that Israel's occupation and violations of international law are the greatest obstacle to peace. Wants the government to take political action to stop the suffering and work towards a two-state solution. Read the speech
- Argues that Israel's illegal occupation is a root cause of the conflict and demands clear condemnations. Asks what the government is doing to safeguard democracy and ensure that a two-state solution becomes a reality. Read the speech
Ban on conversion attempts in healthcare and criminal motives
- Criticizes the government's lack of concreteness and demands a sharp proposal on a ban against conversion attempts. Argues that a ban needs to be introduced to protect hbtqi persons' human rights and to change society. Read the speech
- Proposes that conversion attempts be prohibited and criminalized based on the motive behind the act. Criticizes that the government is not concrete in its intentions and asks how the minister ensures that authorities provide support to those affected. Read the speech
- Argues that the government should act quickly to introduce a ban on conversion attempts. Criticizes that the government is waiting for further documentation instead of prioritizing the issue and protecting hbtqi persons. Read the speech
Offshore wind farm permits off southern Skåne coast
- Argues that the government is not an enabler for energy here and now because it has reintroduced connection fees for offshore wind power. Criticizes that the government prioritizes expensive nuclear power over faster electricity production and asks for the government's plan for increased electricity production by 2030. Read the speech
- Asks what the government is doing to increase electricity production and what the ambition is for offshore wind farms by 2030. Proposes that the government joins a sub-target of 60 terawatt-hours by 2030. Read the speech
Government responsibility, infrastructure, crime and economy
- Criticizes the Swedish Tax Agency's new interpretation of the green technology deduction, which creates uncertainty for households. Asks what measures the government intends to take so that households can continue to invest in home batteries. Read the speech
Business sector conditions, electricity, and trade policy
- Argues that women are not given sufficient conditions to start companies. Asks if the Sweden Democrats have changed their view regarding support to reduce the gender gap in entrepreneurship. Read the speech
- Asks for concrete measures to increase women's entrepreneurship. Criticizes that SD does not seem to care that women receive less venture capital or that their ideas are not realized. Argues that SD's policy excludes women and people with foreign backgrounds. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden faces economic uncertainty and an unjust prosperity where banks benefit at the expense of ordinary people. Criticizes the government's cuts in the green transition and its lack of investments in innovation and research. Wants to strengthen Sweden's image through sustainable exports, increase workers' security, and invest in the country to create jobs. Read the speech
- Answers the question by clarifying that the Social Democrats are in favor of removing restrictions for new reactors. Argues that the most important things for the electricity system are cheap electricity and long-term rules to attract investments. Asks about the Sweden Democrats' plan for 2030. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats have a reasonable position for a robust electricity system. Criticizes the government and the Sweden Democrats for lacking a plan for 2030 and argues that the one-sided focus on new nuclear power is harmful. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's proposed cuts to Vinnova and questions whether the member has taken note of the business community's criticism of these. Asks about the consequences for highly innovative companies and their regional development. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government basis ignores the business community's warnings regarding high-innovation companies. Asks whether the government will present an innovation strategy and a plan to maintain Sweden's competitiveness. Read the speech
Conditions for high-innovation companies to grow and scale up
- Argues that the government lacks a concrete plan for how startups and scaleups should operate in a global market. Criticizes cuts at Vinnova and proposes a national strategy inspired by other countries. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's cuts to Vinnova and argues that these harm innovative development. Argues that the state must act actively with state support and a clear innovation strategy so that Swedish startups can compete globally. Asks when the government will provide concrete initiatives to promote establishment and growth for highly innovative companies. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's response and argues that insufficient investments in highly innovative companies risk making Sweden a technological underdeveloped country. Argues that cuts to Vinnova and reduced grants for research and innovation damage Sweden's competitiveness. Read the speech
Government work, energy, equality, migration and security
- Highlights that district heating customers in large cities risk significant price increases during the winter. Asks how the Minister for Energy and Business intends to ease the situation for these customers as Swedes become poorer. Read the speech
Green transition strategy: KD wants industrial policy and S criticizes
- Criticizes that the government has missed robotization, automation, and the startup industry in its answers. Asks about the government's ambitions for robotization and support for small and medium-sized enterprises to secure Sweden's competitiveness in the green transition. Read the speech
- Wants a political direction for a comprehensive green transition that strengthens Swedish competitiveness. Argues that the government should use state support for robotization of small and medium-sized enterprises and demands a consequence analysis of omitted state support projects. Criticizes the lack of strategies and resources for startup and scaleup companies and asks how the government will make Sweden a strong robot nation. Read the speech
- Argues that the green transition requires a holistic understanding that promotes economic development. Criticizes that the government has ignored automation and startup companies as well as that the government's basis acts as a brake on the green transition. Read the speech
LGBTQI+ rights and government action plans and funding
- Criticizes the government's priorities when tax cuts for high-income earners are prioritized over the rights of LGBTQI people. Argues that the government is normalizing the Sweden Democrats and fails to act against hate and threats against LGBTQI people. Read the speech
- Argues that the government should criminalize conversion therapy and criticizes the cuts to state subsidies for meeting places for young hbtqi people. Criticizes the cooperation with an hbtqi-hostile party and demands that the government act against systematic hate and threats. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government downplays the threat from the Sverigedemokraterna and legitimizes an anti-LGBTQI party through the cooperation. Asks if the minister believes that the cooperation with the Sverigedemokraterna will create a better world for future LGBTQI people. Read the speech
Industry climate transition: KD wants policy and faster permits
- Argues that industry is a prerequisite for welfare and criticizes the government for lack of leadership and lack of clarity regarding state aid. Asks about the government's plan to secure investments and take further measures to support industry. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's tardiness and lack of clarity which harms Sweden's competitiveness. Argues that the government should stop prioritizing culture wars with Sverigedemokraterna and instead create long-term conditions for the industry. Read the speech
- Criticizes the minister for appearing indifferent to threats against the industry and argues that the government is starving the welfare system. Urges the minister to show decisiveness and invite dialogue to implement the green transition. Read the speech
Electricity subsidies for companies and energy crisis management
- Criticizes the government for being slow to act and for not having fulfilled election promises regarding electricity support. Argues that the government has failed to maintain EU exemptions for bottleneck revenues and lacks a clear plan for future energy supply and support. Read the speech
- Argues that electricity prices will remain high due to a lack of plans for increased electricity production here and now. Asks for concrete plans for electricity support and proposes a model where the state signs long-term contracts to lower electricity prices. Read the speech
Industrial policy and entrepreneurship conditions in Sweden
- Argues that large industries are being invested in social democratic municipalities. Criticizes the Tidö Group's lack of unity regarding electricity supply and industrial initiatives and questions how the Moderaterna will secure investments when the government base lacks a majority for state participation in the green transition. Read the speech
- Means that the Social Democrats are positive towards existing nuclear power. Asks how the Moderates intend to create predictability and long-term perspective for the business sector as well as whether they will reduce support for startups and the climate transition. Read the speech
- Argues that active industrial policy and state support are crucial for the industry's upswing and the climate transition. Asks what the Sweden Democrats mean by "subsidy entrepreneurs" and which companies will be affected by limited financing opportunities. Read the speech
- Questions about the Sweden Democrats' policy to invest Sweden out of the climate crisis and promote innovative ideas. Argues that startups need state support to strengthen Sweden's competitiveness and that the climate transition must be solved together. Read the speech
- Proposes approval of reservation 4. Argues that active industrial policy and state support for startups and scaleups with climate-friendly solutions is necessary to strengthen Swedish competitiveness and create green jobs. Read the speech
- Asks what the government intends to do to improve the worsened growth. Argues that the government is reducing the appropriations to the county administrative boards despite goals for regulatory simplification and demands that the simplification goals have a real effect. Read the speech
- Argues that political leadership and regulatory letters to agencies are more effective for regulatory simplification than the opposition's accountability. Asks what the Moderaterna intend to do and when they plan to introduce an implementation council. Read the speech
- Argues that it is a problem that almost half of the population is excluded from small-scale entrepreneurship and that entrepreneurship is segregated. Advocates that the state should be an active actor to support innovations and ensure that people get their ideas realized. Read the speech
- Argues that industries lose competence when women are not represented. Claims that the state should play an active role in counteracting inequality and that the Sverigedemokraterna do not want to address that venture capital primarily goes to male-led companies. Read the speech
Regulatory simplification to strengthen company competitiveness
- Argues that EU regulations contribute to a worsened business climate for small and medium-sized enterprises. Asks how the Moderaterna intend to use the Swedish EU Presidency to reduce red tape. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government and the Moderaterna are unclear about which rules are to be simplified. Argues that the government lacks concrete measures for small and medium-sized enterprises and that there is a lack of workshop. Read the speech
- Argues that high electricity prices are the single greatest reason why companies go bankrupt. Asks when the companies can expect the electricity support to be paid out. Read the speech
- Argues that the payment of electricity support is more important than regulatory simplifications for the survival of companies. Asks when the companies can be informed about when the electricity support will be paid out. Read the speech
- Argues that small businesses are hit hard by red tape and criticizes the government for not presenting concrete proposals despite the existence of investigation proposals. Wants the government to implement regulatory improvements based on proportionality, shorter processing times, and digitalization. Read the speech
- Argues that the previous government implemented several regulatory simplifications. Criticizes that the opposition has not presented any concrete proposals on which rules should be removed during the current mandate period. Read the speech
- Argues that the previous government implemented important digitalizations. Criticizes that the government has currently not presented any proposals for regulatory improvements at the EU level. Read the speech
Green transition impact on Swedish competitiveness and jobs
- Criticizes that the government lacks concrete measures and reforms for the green transition. Argues that Sweden's transition is threatened by the government's lack of genuine commitment and the influence of climate-skeptical parties. Asks what the government is doing to secure investments. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's lack of political direction and expresses concern that the Sweden Democrats' criticism of wind power hinders the green transition. Argues that Sweden needs to invest in the climate and offers cooperation to create long-term conditions for the business sector. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for lacking a clear climate and industrial policy and for letting the Sverigedemokraterna slow down the green transition. Argues that the government must act forcefully and cooperate with the Socialdemokraterna to secure green investments. Read the speech
Energy policy, citizenship, healthcare and working environment
- Asks how the government intends to resolve ambiguities regarding taxes and state aid after individual entrepreneurs received electricity support for private consumption. Argues that there needs to be order and clarity regarding the existing state aid rules. Read the speech
Question Time: Electricity support, regulations and pricing
- Asks what the Minister answers the small and medium-sized companies that lack their own electricity subscription and therefore may be left without electricity support. Read the speech
Offshore wind power permit coordination and Tidö Agreement
- Argues that wind power is needed for the green transition and criticizes the government for having started a numbing culture war by miscrediting wind power together with the Sverigedemokraterna. Asks how much the Sverigedemokraterna have to say in the decision-making process. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the minister focuses on nuclear power instead of wind power and argues that the government is acting according to the Sweden Democrats' populism. Asks if the minister wants to invite cross-bloc dialogue to put an end to the culture war. Read the speech
Sweden tourism marketing and Visit Sweden budget cuts
- Argues that the tourism industry is important for quality of life, jobs, and integration. Criticizes the government's reduced funding and removal of the tourism strategy. Asks about the government's political direction for the industry. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government lacks political leadership and strategy for the tourism industry. Argues that reduced appropriations and a lack of active business policy risk an important integration engine and that the companies cannot manage on their own. Read the speech
Nature protection and 2025 budget cuts for conservation
- Argues that cuts in the environmental budget affect small businesses and jobs in rural areas. Asks whether the government has conducted a consequence analysis of these cuts and criticizes that the government has prioritized tax cuts over the environmental budget. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's low environmental ambitions and the cuts that affect small businesses and local commerce. Asks if the minister will act to strengthen the maintenance of national parks to save jobs. Read the speech
LGBTQ+ rights: M proposes 10 million SEK for protection
- Regrets that the Minister for Culture is not taking further measures to strengthen the protection for LGBTQ+ persons. Criticizes the Sweden Democrats for limiting the scope of action for LGBTQ+ persons and asks if the minister intends to take further measures. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for a lack of decisiveness and for allowing the Sweden Democrats' culture war against LGBTQ+ communities. Argues that the government should condemn these statements more clearly and take concrete measures to protect cultural actors. Read the speech
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Business competitiveness, energy supply and regulations debate
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- Argues that economic security is at least as important as crime fighting. Wants proposals to increase security for small business owners, such as a safety valve for varied incomes, to be pushed through. Read the speech
- Argues that a fair trade policy and welfare create competitiveness. Criticizes the government's lowered climate goals and proposes an active industrial policy to make Sweden a world leader in green industry and sustainable tourism. Read the speech
Energy policy, electricity subsidies, and climate policy debate
- Asks when the government will announce the promised electricity price support for small businesses. Argues that small businesses are particularly vulnerable to high costs and that the support is needed to save jobs ahead of a recession. Read the speech
Foreign policy, security, school, and climate debate
- Criticizes that the Sweden Democrats have opinions on what Muslim women wear in Sweden. Asks what the Sweden Democrats have done for Iran's women. Read the speech
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- Criticizes that the government and the Moderates, through the Tidö Agreement, threaten the Discrimination Act. Argues that the law is necessary to guarantee safety and redress for persons who are subjected to discrimination. Read the speech
- Asks how it is consistent with not abolishing the time of residence as a selection criterion, since the time of residence means that children who have immigrated fall behind. Read the speech
- Criticizes the current majority's integration policy as children of immigrants continue to lag behind. Argues that the Tidö Agreement contains a lot about migration but very little about integration. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.