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Dennis Dioukarev (SD)
What Dennis Dioukarev 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.
Cash functionality: SD food/medicine rights and S oversight
- Argues that a cash requirement for food, medicine, and public law services is necessary for inclusion and preparedness. Proposes that the legislation should also include extended requirements on the banks' infrastructure to ensure the cash flow. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats accept the proposals regarding the obligation to use cash for essential consumption and the strengthening of the cash infrastructure. Criticizes that the Social Democrats, during their time in power, allowed the Swedish cash supply to decrease significantly. Read the speech
- Argues that he and the opposing party sat on the Payment Inquiry where he submitted proposals for a cash requirement for essential consumption. Criticizes that other parties did not support the proposal then and argues that they accepted the current legislation without submitting a motion to go further. Read the speech
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- Supports the announcement of an investigation regarding the cash obligation for public law services. Asks why the proposal did not explicitly include an investigation into expanding the cash obligation to more sectors. Read the speech
- Points out that a supervisory mechanism already exists in the bill. Argues that difficulties with depositing cash have driven the phase-out of cash and that the proposal solves this by requiring better infrastructure from the banks. Read the speech
- Argues that a lack of crisis awareness has led to today's situation. Wants to introduce a cash requirement for food and medicine to ensure security for persons in digital exclusion as well as for security reasons. Read the speech
Energy, school, justice, migration and environment policy
- Argues that improvements in ISK, including that the first 300,000 SEK are tax-free, have encouraged private savings. Asks what effect increased taxes on savings have on people's behaviors and future pensions. Read the speech
Extra budget 2026: Lower fuel taxes and electricity support
- Argues that the government takes responsibility by lowering the tax on fuels to the EU's minimum level and introducing a temporary electricity subsidy. Emphasizes that Sweden's good public finances enable these measures to secure the economic recovery. Read the speech
- Argues that unemployment is due to an extreme immigration and integration policy. Criticizes the Center Party's policy which leads to higher fuel prices and argues that the Tidö parties' budget supports electric cars through record-high new registrations. Read the speech
- Means that it is SCB that notes a measurement error in the statistics. Asks what the answer is to motorists who get higher prices at the pump because of the Center Party's policy. Read the speech
Financial stability: cash rights, sports agents, and fraud
- Argues that the government's reforms abolish the second amortization requirement and raise the mortgage ceiling to facilitate first-time buyers. Wants to ensure the right to a payment account by requiring legally secure decisions from the banks as well as strengthen the function of cash for inclusion and economic preparedness. Read the speech
- Argues that the previous government lacked financial stability when inflation was high. Claims that the current responsible economic policy has lowered inflation, increased real wages, and enabled tax cuts for ordinary people. Read the speech
- Argues that the previous government pursued a pro-cyclical economic policy that fueled inflation. Asks why lower taxes and lower prices on electricity, food, and fuel would be considered bad economic policy. Read the speech
Macroprudential area: SD wants 90% mortgage ceiling
- Wants to abolish the second amortization requirement and raise the mortgage ceiling to 90 percent to facilitate things for young adults and families with children. Argues that the current rules are growth-inhibiting and that the reforms strengthen democratic legitimacy. Read the speech
- Argues that inflation is under control and that construction is starting to pick up again. Claims that the government and the Sverigedemokraterna are implementing regulatory simplifications and raising the mortgage ceiling to help young adults and families with children in the housing market. Read the speech
- Argues that it is reasonable to combine relaxations with restrictions for financial stability. Asks why the Social Democrats do not reject the proposal in practice despite their criticism in the rostrum. Read the speech
Fiscal framework: National debt and 30-year deficit claims
- Argues that the fiscal framework ensures sustainable finances and that the government, through responsible policy, has lowered inflation. Claims that low debt levels provide room for maneuver for necessary investments in defense and households. Read the speech
- Argues that unemployment is falling, employment is increasing and that Sweden is expected to achieve one of Europe's highest growth rates. Denies that the Fiscal Policy Council has stated that the policy has led to missed interest rate cuts and emphasizes that necessary economic policy has been implemented. Read the speech
- Argues that Martin Ådahl distorts the Fiscal Policy Council's criticism. Criticizes the Center Party for proposing committee initiatives that hinder a tight budget process. Claims that the government's economic policy is good and benefits those with the least. Read the speech
Financial stability: bank tax, wealth register and amortization
- Criticizes the proposal for a state wealth register as it threatens privacy and is seen as a way to find new ways to tax the population. Argues that the party is a guarantee that such a register will never be introduced. Read the speech
- Argues that a wealth register threatens citizens' privacy and that the risks outweigh the benefits. Criticizes the proposal as a way to find new ways to tax the population. Claims that Swedish households are holding up better than expected despite the amortization requirement. Read the speech
- Argues that stability in the financial system is crucial for economic growth. Proposes that the second amortization requirement be removed to facilitate for young adults to purchase a home. Read the speech
- Argues that an investigation into EU membership is not relevant. Argues that a weak krona benefits exports and that the loss of independent monetary policy would complicate the Swedish economy. Read the speech
- Argues that facts show that an EU membership would not entail any significant advantages for Sweden. Claims that an investigation would mean a waste of Swedish tax money. Read the speech
- Argues that the party is in favor of increasing penalties and confirms that this also applies to economic crime. Read the speech
- Means that the Sweden Democrats are in principle in favor of increasing penalties for various types of crime, including money laundering and economic crime. Does not, however, dare to give a definitive answer or an exact answer to the question right now. Read the speech
Riksbank financing: independence, interest-free deposits, profits
- Argues that unrealized gains and losses should be considered symmetrically and that recapitalization should be an option rather than an obligation. Wants the Riksbank to be able to introduce a capital requirement to strengthen self-financing and motions for approval of the committee's proposal. Read the speech
Riksbank equity restoration and 25 billion SEK capital plan
- Describes how the Riksbank's negative equity arose as a result of interest rate hikes after the pandemic and the energy crisis. Argues that the new Riksbank Act aimed to strengthen the bank's financial independence through a statutory structure for equity. Moves for approval of the proposal in the report. Read the speech
State administration streamlining and resource management debate
- Argues that authorities should be of public benefit and execute political decisions rather than conduct politics. Proposes an inventory of authorities where politicized or redundant authorities are phased out or reformed to focus on their core missions. Read the speech
Social economy: SD wants crisis funds, S seeks family aid
- Argues that the budget provides stability and political capacity for action. Wants redundancy in the payment system through increased requirements for cash handling to strengthen crisis preparedness. Supports the establishment of a payment authority to combat welfare crime. Read the speech
Riksbank IMF Somalia debt relief compensation and budget funding
- Criticizes that the Riksdag decided to write off Somalia's debt despite warnings about the risks. Argues that the money should have been used for respiratory protection during the pandemic instead of being sent to the world's most corrupt country. Read the speech
Monetary policy 2022: S, SD, and V debate Riksbank role
- Criticizes that the Social Democrats are trying to mislead the people by focusing on tax cuts instead of indexing. Asks how their government basis is supposed to balance a budget and what effect that will have on inflation. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's and the Sweden Democrats' budget is well-balanced and does not oppose the Riksbank's monetary policy. Criticizes the opposition's fragmented budget alternatives and argues that the indexation for state tax does not affect inflation. Read the speech
- Argues that the Riksbank should have raised the interest rate earlier and criticizes that asset purchases continued while the policy rate was being raised. Points out that a weak krona complicates the fight against inflation and suggests clearer communication regarding the exchange rate. Read the speech
- Opposeses that the Riksdag should govern the Riksbank's monetary policy goals. Argues that the Riksbank already takes real economic considerations into account today and asks what EU law says about a dual goal. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Left Party's desire to politicize the Riksbank and argues that this would restore the central bank's dependence from 1999. Argues that a dual goal is not feasible as it violates EU law and points out that unfunded measures in an environment with high inflation lead to even higher inflation. Read the speech
Financial stability: amortization, starter loans and cash
- Argues that cash is important for reasons of justice, democracy, and preparedness. Criticizes that the Social Democrats said no to a proposed cash requirement for essential consumption despite what they are now saying from the rostrum. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Social Democrats have not acted in accordance with their statements. Argues that the previous Social Democratic government's investigation directives showed a negative attitude towards the future needs of the cash. Read the speech
- Argues that financial stability is crucial for the economy and that the current macroeconomic situation requires caution. Proposes to abolish the second amortization requirement, modernize the ISK Act, and improve transparency in the bond market. Also wants to introduce a national cash strategy with a cash requirement for essential consumption and that the government appoints an inquiry on cash. Moves for approval of reservation 1. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the opposition does not stand on the side of households but presents an expansive budget that leads to higher inflation. Argues that the red-green parties' policy regarding nuclear power has caused high electricity prices and questions the effect of the proposed tax increases on fuel. Read the speech
- Argues that the Sweden Democrats are not responsible for today's social structure and that the criticism should be directed at the previous government base. Points out that the party has allocated 12 billion kronor to municipalities and regions. Asks what effect the Left Party's budget and fuel tax increases will have on inflation. Read the speech
Budget priorities: tax cuts, defense and social issues
- Argues that Sweden risks becoming completely cashless before 2030 and that this is problematic for people with disabilities, the elderly, as well as for the country's preparedness. Asks if the government is prepared to secure the future of cash. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.