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David Lång (SD)

Former member of the Riksdag · 18 speeches in 10 debates since 30 November 2022

What David Lång has said in the chamber of the Swedish Riksdag, debate by debate. The lines under each debate sum up a speech; they are written and translated by AI in advance and may contain errors, so check against the speech.

Kammarkoll has the Riksdag's speeches from 26 September 2022 onwards; older debates are not included.

1. Temporary roof deduction ceiling increase for renovation

   Tillfälligt höjt tak för rotavdraget · 29 May 2024

   • Argues that the increase of the roof deduction was needed to support the construction sector and help smaller companies. Moves for approval of the committee's proposal in the report. Read the speech

2. Tax policy, entrepreneurship, and banking sector regulation

   Företag, kapital och fastighet · 3 April 2024

   • Move for approval of reservation 10. Want to facilitate for small and medium-sized enterprises as well as expand investment opportunities through improved deduction possibilities and restored tax increases on investment savings accounts in order to protect small savers. Read the speech
   • Argues that the opposition's proposals are either under investigation or have already been voted down. Explains that the government prioritizes fighting inflation, defense, and economic recovery and emphasizes that combating tax evasion remains a high-priority issue. Read the speech
   • Clarifies that the Sweden Democrats are not a governing party but cooperate with the government. Argues that the fight against tax evasion has been prioritized over statistics and that the government's proposal makes it more profitable to work. Read the speech

3. Government economic policy, welfare, crime and tax cuts

   Frågestund · 14 December 2023

   • Argues that the aviation tax is harmful to Sweden and disadvantages rural areas. Asks if an abolition of the aviation tax can be returned to the agenda ahead of upcoming budget bills. Read the speech

4. Sweden-Germany tax treaty amendment to avoid double taxation

   Ändring i skatteavtalet mellan Sverige och Tyskland · 25 October 2023

   • Wish to vote in favor of the committee's proposal. Argue that the update of the tax treaty with Germany is positive because Sweden has previously lagged behind in the work of keeping tax treaties updated. Read the speech
   • Argues that the party has presented many proposals to close loopholes for tax evasion. Points out that the update of tax treaties is now being prioritized and criticizes the opponent's lack of own concrete proposals. Read the speech
   • Argues that the party has welfare ambitions and has pushed hard for taxes to be paid. Expresses joy that the committee prioritizes the updating of tax agreements to combat tax evasion and tax fraud. Read the speech

5. Tax cuts for high-income earners vs welfare and housing

   Frågestund · 4 May 2023

   • Asks what strategy the government has to counter the EU's attempts to bypass the requirement for unanimity in decisions on taxation. Argues that the EU's arguments for reducing tax sovereignty are irrelevant. Read the speech

6. Point tax and customs duty: tax cuts, plastic bag tax, and energy

   Punktskatt och tull · 19 April 2023

   • Want to counter taxes on distance and aviation tax as these hit the business sector and rural areas. Propose increased appropriations and increased powers for Tullverket to combat organized crime and smuggling. Read the speech

7. Skatteverket data analysis tools for population register

   Bättre möjligheter för Skatteverket att göra dataanalyser och urval i folkbokföringsverksamheten · 29 March 2023

   • Supports the government's proposal to give Skatteverket better opportunities to reduce errors in the population register. Argues that lack of control facilitates welfare fraud, illegal migrants and organized crime. Read the speech

8. Income tax proposals: M, KD, and S debate tax changes

   Inkomstskatt · 15 March 2023

   • Argues that income tax must be perceived as fair and that marginal taxes should be lowered so as not to hinder the will to work. Wants to introduce a gift tax deduction to strengthen the independence of civil society and proposes a review of tax rules for the energy market. Read the speech
   • Argues that the Social Democrats were responsible for the bill that affected those born in 1957 when they were in government. Wants the tax system not to hinder work and growth, and that taxes should finance welfare, security, and defense. Read the speech
   • Means that the Sverigedemokraterna are willing to cooperate with the government to address the problem. Hopes that the Socialdemokraterna are constructive and cooperative according to their previous promise. Read the speech

9. Energy policy, electricity subsidies, and climate policy debate

   Frågestund · 8 December 2022

   • Asks whether the government can guarantee that it will continue to stand firm on national tax sovereignty. Criticizes that the Liberal Party has not been as clear as other parties in opposing the transfer of taxing powers to the EU. Read the speech

10. Coordination numbers and identity checks: S, SD, and MP views

    Stärkt system för samordningsnummer · 30 November 2022

    • Argues that the system for coordination numbers has major flaws that lead to welfare crime, multiple identities, and security threats. Moves for approval of the committee's proposal on stricter identity controls and biometric data. Read the speech
    • Argues that the Center Party's reservation regarding returning to the issue of storage of biometric data is the same as that stated in the proposition. Argues that the Center Party thereby leaves a door open. Read the speech
    • Confirms that multiple identities are one of the biggest problems. Wants biometric data to be stored and shared between authorities and that the government returns with further legislative proposals. Read the speech

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