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Denis Begic (S)
What Denis Begic 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.
Common case management systems for municipal land survey
- Argues that common systems contribute to lower costs, uniformity, and legal certainty. Wants Lantmäteriet to take responsibility for a user-friendly system that does not become too expensive for the municipalities and that the result is measured in reality. Read the speech
Secure housing transactions: S criticizes government passivity
- Criticizes the government's passivity and lack of political leadership regarding security in housing transactions. Argues that the government must act with clearer initiatives, a review of bidding rules, and stronger consumer protection instead of only monitoring the work of the authorities. Read the speech
Hydropower exemptions from Birds and Habitats Directives
- Argues that Sweden needs to balance electricity production with environmental protection. Wants exceptions from EU law to be based on individual proportionality assessments and clear decision-making bases to ensure legal certainty and transparency. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats are running on their own policies to ensure that both the environment and people have a place in society. Warns that a Sweden governed together with the Sverigedemokraterna would destroy both the environment and people. Read the speech
- Criticizes that Lars Beckman and the Tidö parties have negotiated with the Sverigedemokraterna. Argues that he should understand that the Moderaterna have also been forced to give up important issues and expresses a preference for governing with the Miljöpartiet instead. Read the speech
Area cooperation fee law: safety vs private responsibility
- Says no to the government's proposal on a fee for area cooperation as safety is a public responsibility that should not be purchased. Argues that the fee risks falling on the tenants and demands reservations to strengthen the state's responsibility for crime prevention work. Read the speech
- Argues that the problem arises when the state introduces mandatory fees instead of voluntary cooperation. Wants the state not to abdicate its responsibility by failing to invest in police and safety work in areas with public utility. Read the speech
- Argues that the proposal shifts responsibility from the state and the police to the tenants. Criticizes that the fee affects socioeconomically disadvantaged areas and creates greater divides through higher rents. Read the speech
Housing construction, healthcare queues and gang sentences
- Points out that housing construction during the government's time has not reached half of Boverket's recommendations. Asks the minister what proposals exist for young people who cannot move out of home due to the low construction. Read the speech
Home charging of electric vehicles: who pays investment costs
- Welcomes the government's proposal as an important step for independence and security. However, criticizes that tenants and housing cooperative owners themselves shall bear the cost, which creates economic risks and can hinder the transition for many. Read the speech
- Argues that the transition to electricity is important due to the current world situation. Criticizes that the government does not provide enough incentives to facilitate the transition. Read the speech
- Wants Sweden to transition to home charging to reduce dependence on oil from corrupt states. Argues that the current dependence risks leading to rationing for Swedish citizens. Read the speech
Management of land and water areas: SD, M, and MP debate
- Wants to modernize the national interest system to have fewer and sharper national interests. Argues that the aquatic environment is under pressure and requires stronger legal protection for drinking water sources. Proposes a rapid implementation of the EU's wastewater directive. Wants to see a national strategy for water and sewage infrastructure to secure welfare and preparedness. Argues that hydropower must be legally secure and sustainable. Proposes creating functional fish passages. Wants to climate-proof strategic infrastructure and that the government takes the insurance issue seriously. Moves for approval only to reservation 16. Read the speech
Travel guarantee system with collective fund for consumer protection
- Supports the main part of the proposal for a collective fund to strengthen consumer protection. However, criticizes the gradual build-up as it does not provide full security immediately and risks squeezing out companies. Proposes a time-limited state guarantee during the build-up phase. Read the speech
- Argues that the gradual build-up is reasonable, but criticizes that the fund does not apply until it is fully built out, which creates uncertainty during the build-up phase. Asks if the Kristdemokraterna are aware that the fund does not pay out successively. Read the speech
- Argues that the current proposal implies a double penalty for travelers and companies since the guarantees do not apply until the fund is fully built out. Suggests that the state instead provides the guarantees directly and receives the money back successively. Read the speech
Building permit simplifications: impact on municipalities
- Argues that the reform moves the control to an ex-post stage, which leads to increased supervision and more interventions. Criticizes that the state makes decisions while the municipalities have to bear the costs and asks about the state's responsibility for the economic consequences. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the reform shifts the risk from the state to the municipalities and individuals by having the control occur in retrospect. Asks how the government will follow up on the supervision needs and finance any large costs for the municipalities. Read the speech
- Argues that the simplifications ruin the municipalities' planning and involve a cost shift where the state moves the responsibility to the municipalities and the individual. Urges the government to listen to the municipalities and take financial responsibility for the consequences. Read the speech
National Audit Office report on municipal water and sewage
- Argues that the state is failing in its governance of the municipalities' responsibilities for water and sewage. Wants the government to take greater responsibility for investments and coordination to ensure equality and access to clean water throughout the country. Read the speech
- Argues that discussions on future water supply and purification are needed. Points out that environmental inspectors are subjected to threats and that individual sewage systems contaminate lakes. Asks how mandatory connections should be prioritized between urban and rural areas. Read the speech
- Argues that one should not be compulsorily connected if one has well-functioning sewage treatment. Emphasizes the need to be proactive in order to protect water resources and natural values against future pollution and climate change. Read the speech
Agriculture emissions, transport, diesel tax and veils
- Points out that the construction rate is historically low and that the bankruptcies are hitting record levels. Asks the Minister for Housing if he believes that those who became unemployed after the Anebyhus bankruptcy will get their jobs back after yesterday's decision. Read the speech
New strategy for living and safe cities: V, S, and SD views
- Criticizes that the strategy lacks focus on sustainability, equality, and segregation, as well as that the state is withdrawing from responsibility. Argues that cuts in urban environment agreements create gaps and require national leadership for climate adaptation and social justice. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the document lacks focus on integration and combating segregation. Asks how the planned measures are to be financed when money has been removed from urban environment agreements and public transport, as well as whether the state is to contribute financially to municipalities and regions. Read the speech
- Criticizes that one billion kronor has been removed from the urban environment agreements and argues that the strategy lacks concrete measures for safer cities. Inquires whether the government and Sverigedemokraterna are aware of the property owners' views. Read the speech
Land and water management: municipal vs state funding
- Argues that water supply is a shared responsibility and that no municipality can manage the investments alone. Proposes a fairer financing system, an investigation of water-saving measures as well as stricter criteria for national interests. Read the speech
Lantmäteriet security, processing times and management issues
- Criticizes the government's passivity and dereliction of duty in the face of Lantmäteriet's security deficiencies and long processing times. Asks why the government did not act earlier despite repeated warnings about the agency's situation. Read the speech
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- Criticizes that the government did not act on security flaws despite the information being available. Argues that the government has avoided responsibility and given evasive answers to questions regarding the agency's handling. Wants clarity and accountability to secure the social construction. Read the speech
Family law: honor violence, cousin marriage and joint custody
- Proposes approval of reservation 26. Argues that civil law is deficient in the protection against honor-based violence and suggests that parents who practice honor oppression should not have shared custody. Criticizes the government for not wanting to protect children from violent guardians. Read the speech
Wild boar population reduction: KD hunting pressure and S
- Describes extensive destruction and insecurity in local communities due to wild boar. Asks what the government can do now to ensure safety and argues that municipalities, county administrative boards, and landowners must take responsibility instead of individual residents. Read the speech
- Criticizes that municipalities are not acting on the county governor's letters despite that people in rural areas feel unsafe. Argues that the government's current measures are not sufficient and demands further measures to reduce the crime. Read the speech
- Asks about which lessons from the African swine fever can be used to reduce the strain. Emphasizes that the residents' safety, especially for children, is the most important goal of the measures. Read the speech
Property division time limits for victims of domestic violence
Government management of economy, infrastructure, and health
- Argues that the construction and real estate industry is critical of the budget bill due to the crisis and the low housing construction. Asks the Minister what concrete measures the government is taking to reverse the trend and ensure affordable housing prices. Read the speech
Electricity support for municipalities and regions EU law
- Criticizes that municipalities are hit hard by a lack of understanding of their operations when they are denied electricity support. Argues that the government must show leadership and act instead of referring to EU rules, and asks why the government has not negotiated a solution. Read the speech
- Asks about which solutions the government can use to facilitate for municipalities and if there is a willingness to compensate those affected in other ways than through the EU's electricity support rules. Expresses concern for future consequences. Read the speech
Abandoned properties and Pre-emption Act revision management
- Criticizes that the government's measures only scratch the surface and do not address irresponsible property owners who avoid responsibility. Wants more powerful tools for rapid interventions and financial support to municipalities now rather than waiting for investigations. Read the speech
- Asks why the municipalities' right of first refusal was removed in the latest proposal. Argues that the market does not solve the problems and demands political measures as well as state financial support to small municipalities to remediate abandoned properties. Asks if the government is prepared to provide financial support to small municipalities. Read the speech
- Argues that there is a need to further discuss the expropriation law. Criticizes that municipalities affected by abandoned properties do not receive support and help. Read the speech
Land and water management: M, S, and SD debate funding
- Argues that solutions for water infrastructure require dialogue, cooperation, and a sustainable financing model that does not burden economically vulnerable municipalities. Wants the government to strengthen the legal protection for drinking water sources and ensure that the national interest system functions as intended. Read the speech
Climate policy, electricity, and health insurance debate
- Highlights the acute crisis within the construction industry and the high bankruptcy figures. Asks the Prime Minister what concrete measures the government is considering to support companies and employees in the sector. Read the speech
Foreign policy: Ukraine, Gaza, aid reform and China-Taiwan
- Argues that Western Balkans' integration into the EU is crucial for Europe's future. Emphasizes the need for economic and technical support to strengthen democracy, the principles of the rule of law, and to counter the drain of labor in the region. Read the speech
State e-identification for accessibility and security in Sweden
- Argues that the state should provide e-identification because private actors' control creates inequality and excludes citizens. Criticizes Bank-id's dominance as a security risk and an imminent privacy risk. Read the speech
- Thanks the Minister for the answers and emphasizes the need for innovation and rapid adaptation to security risks. Wants a state-run bank-id to avoid private actors being able to track citizens' movement patterns through log data. Read the speech
- Argues that BankID has been a good service but that Sweden now needs to take a leap towards more secure solutions due to threat landscapes. Asks whether state e-identification will be legislated for use also on the private market. Read the speech
Missing electricity support for Region Östergötland classification
- Criticizes that Örebro municipality has been classified as agricultural activity, which has led to a significantly reduced electricity subsidy. Argues that the government must take responsibility and take measures to correct the situation instead of referring to EU rules. Read the speech
- Want the minister or the government to rectify the problem that municipalities and regions are incorrectly classified as agricultural activities. Argues that it is incomprehensible that nature-based vocational high schools are affected by this. Read the speech
Aid to Palestine: Distribution, monitoring and Hamas risk
- Argues that aid is a powerful instrument to provide hope. Criticizes that the government's review risks delaying acute aid and argues that the government lacks concrete initiatives to promote a two-state solution. Read the speech
- Emphasizes that aid is about people's survival and hope rather than just numbers. Reminds of the shared responsibility by describing how Swedish aid has previously saved lives in war zones. Read the speech
Situation in Gaza and West Bank: ceasefire and self-defense
- Argues that Sweden's position requires a reassessment since Israel, as an occupying power, violates human rights. Wants the government to demand an immediate ceasefire, counter settlements, and strengthen its support for a two-state solution. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Moderaterna for not condemning that Gaza has become a "children's graveyard". Argues that Israel's bombings of civilian targets are war crimes and demands that the Foreign Minister demand independent investigations. Read the speech
Housing policy: KD, SD, and S debate rotavdrag and shortage
- Criticizes the government's measures as insufficient to meet the acute housing crisis. Argues that the government's passivity and decision on the broken Sweden negotiations have contributed to the worst construction crisis since the 90s. Read the speech
- Argues that the housing shortage drives residential segregation and social divides. Criticizes the government's short-term measures and demands a comprehensive plan for affordable housing as well as social interventions. Asks how inflation is prioritized over people's immediate well-being. Read the speech
- Argues that housing construction has decreased significantly compared to previous governments. Criticizes that the government is not doing enough to make the housing market function and emphasizes the importance of supporting the construction industry. Read the speech
Social dumping in municipalities: migration, housing and resources
- Argues that social dumping has serious consequences for social services, schools, and healthcare in the municipalities. Criticizes that the government is laying down the investigation and asks if the government plans to take the problem seriously. Read the speech
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Housing shortage, education literacy crisis and infrastructure
- Asks the Minister for Housing about what structural barriers exist in the housing sector and how the government intends to remove these to increase the number of newly built homes. Criticizes that the government has phased out investigations and investment support for housing. Read the speech
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Housing construction reforms: KD wants land and S wants goals
- Criticizes that the minister does not learn from previous reforms and asks why the government does not continue with the same pace as during the previous conservative mandate period. Asks how many more housing units the government assesses will be built through the proposal to buy one's rental apartment. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden is heading towards a long-term social construction crisis and that a lack of measures affects several industries as well as the green transition. Asks when the minister will present concrete proposals. Read the speech
Reporting obligation for posted workers to combat labor crime
- Argues that crime in the workplace harms the Swedish labor market and hits employees hard. Urges the Minister to cooperate with colleagues to combat low wages and advocates for a labor market where needs are determined through dialogue between parties. Read the speech
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Land and water management: sanctions for sewage and housing
- Proposes approval of reservation 1. Argues that an analysis of hydropower's environmental status was needed and emphasizes the importance of reconciling energy needs with food needs and environmental considerations. Wants to review and reduce the number of national interests to facilitate housing construction. Praises the EU's role in the transition for a better world. Read the speech
EU rail passenger regulation: rights, bicycle rules and refunds
- Requests approval for reservation 2 and views the regulation positively for strengthening passengers' rights and promoting climate-smart travel. Criticizes too many exceptions for bicycles, lack of neutrality between types of traffic and long refund times. Argues that train operators should be affected financially in the event of cancelled trains and advocates for legislation for cash payment in times of crisis. Read the speech
Housing policy: M, V, and S debate construction and rental
- Argues that the construction industry is in a deep crisis with a risk of bankruptcies and unemployment. Criticizes the government parties for lacking concrete proposals that facilitate the construction industry and asks what they are doing concretely. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has implemented many regulatory simplifications and criticizes that the current government is not doing enough for people to get jobs and afford housing. Wants real reforms to create security. Read the speech
- Argues that it is important to address the many causes that prevent people from obtaining housing. Asks what concrete measures the government will take to facilitate things for those who have difficulties on the housing market. Read the speech
- Argues that the government lacks proposals to facilitate access to the housing market. Criticizes that the most vulnerable are not being taken care of and that the housing minister is absent from the debate. Read the speech
- Argues that a national housing policy is required to build more sustainable and mixed housing, which reduces segregation and overcrowding. Criticizes the government for not taking responsibility for the construction sector's crisis or for shutting down the inquiry into social dumping. Read the speech
- Rejects collective punishment as it indicates a weak society. Expresses concern that the country is moving towards a harsher society towards certain people and argues that he must stand up against right-wing populism. Read the speech
- Promises to work against collective punishments and for all people to have the opportunity to live well in the country regardless of housing form. Criticizes the Liberals' current policy as incredibly strange. Read the speech
Social dumping between municipalities and migration policy
- Urges the Minister to resume the issue of social dumping. Criticizes municipalities for moving socially vulnerable individuals to other municipalities, which is immoral, harms the receiving municipalities' social services and integration. Read the speech
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Social dumping between municipalities and rural areas costs
- Argues that social dumping is used systematically to move people with social problems to rural municipalities. Criticizes the government for having removed the investigation and asks for concrete measures. Read the speech
Land Acquisition Act amendments to close permit loopholes
- Argues that the bill fulfills the purpose of maintaining the balance in land ownership between physical and legal persons. Therefore, moves for approval of the committee's proposal and rejection of the reservation. Read the speech
Property rights: wind power, charging infrastructure, land use
- Wishes to endorse reservations 4 and 7. Argues that digitalization increases transparency and innovation, but warns of security risks in data sharing. Wishes to facilitate charging infrastructure for joint property owners and multi-family dwellings. Urges the government to quickly reintroduce the right of first refusal law to counter short-sightedness and organized crime. Read the speech
- Argues that it is important to facilitate charging infrastructure for people in rental apartments and co-owned housing. Suggests that people work together to find solutions that make it possible to charge electric cars near home. Read the speech
- Argues that the previous government has worked hard to produce more charging stations. Argues that the infrastructure for charging stations must be discussed broadly between several committees and that Sweden must cooperate with the EU to ensure charging capacity regardless of car brand. Read the speech
- Asks which concrete measures and reforms the government will push forward regarding charging infrastructure and housing construction. Expresses interest in seeing if these measures can be supported by the Social Democrats. Read the speech
- Argues that facilitation is needed for rental housing, multi-family houses and co-ownership through amended laws for permits and construction. Proposes that costs for new charging infrastructure be eased and that energy companies be given clearer guidelines. Read the speech
- Asks how the Sweden Democrats stand on the pre-emption law, where municipalities are given the opportunity to purchase strategically important land with priority. Read the speech
- Argues that the legislation is not working because organized crime exploits it to purchase strategic land. Asks if the Sweden Democrats support and will advocate for the proposal that municipalities should be given the opportunity to purchase land. Read the speech
Housing construction in Sweden: KD and S debate measures
- Criticizes that the government's budget lacks concrete measures to increase housing construction. Argues that the state must support construction through investment grants and wants housing construction to be stimulated in northern Sweden to facilitate the labor market. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government has repeatedly referred to future reforms without presenting concrete measures or timelines. Asks for specific examples of how the government plans to increase housing construction to solve the current housing shortage. Read the speech
- Argues that the housing shortage affects the green transition and the labor market. Requests concrete measures to build more small homes, such as interest deductions or favorable loans, to facilitate for people who are going to buy their first home. Read the speech
Prostitution as grounds for deportation from Sweden
- Argues that prostitution is a societal issue and that victims of human trafficking should not be punished with deportation. Urges the minister to listen to those affected and the police in order to give these women a second chance in Sweden. Asks if the minister considers these women to be criminals. Read the speech
- Argues that women in prostitution are the most vulnerable and can never be considered criminals. Asks if the Minister for Equality considers these women to be criminals and should be deported. Read the speech
Real estate development report: Motion for Center Party proposal
Economy, migration, schools and environment review in Riksdag
- Expresses concern that Russia and China are increasing their influence in the Western Balkans. Asks the Minister for Foreign Affairs how the government views the situation and whether they will work actively on the issue ahead of the presidency. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.