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Edward Riedl (M)
What Edward Riedl 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.
Tax revenue use: M's nuclear waste claim and S's deficit critique
- Argues that the government has lowered taxes for wage earners, pensioners, and consumption and that the national debt is lower than under the previous government. Claims that Sweden has higher growth and more taxpayers. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats are wrong about unemployment and that their proposals make it more expensive to hire. Criticizes the Social Democrats for preferring bureaucrats over healthcare staff and for having cut back on the police. Read the speech
Extra budget for Ukraine and Middle East war consequences
- Applauds the committee's proposal for an extra supplementary budget to protect households. Argues that the budget should lower fuel prices, halve monthly pass costs, support domestic aviation and agriculture. Also proposes that Sweden donate Jas 39 Gripen to Ukraine. Read the speech
Agriculture costs: C, SD, and V debate taxes and support
- Criticizes the Center Party's cooperation with left-wing parties as it leads to more bureaucracy and higher taxes. Argues that the Moderates want to facilitate agriculture through fewer regulations, lower taxes, and better competitive conditions to increase Swedish food production. Read the speech
- Criticizes left-wing parties for wanting to impose taxes and levies on farmers, which leads to Swedish food being opted out of in public procurements. Wants to reduce red tape, lower taxes and improve the conditions for agriculture. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has lowered diesel prices to the lowest in Western Europe by practically exempting agriculture's diesel from tax. Criticizes the opposition for having voted against reductions in agriculture's costs. Read the speech
- Criticizes the claim that the government has not lowered diesel prices and argues that the current government has lowered the prices more than any previous government. Argues that the Social Democrats have voted against reductions in petrol and diesel prices as well as against the reduction obligation. Read the speech
- Regrets that a Centre Party member is leaving the Riksdag. Argues that state-owned forest should be redistributed in small portions to increase the number of landowners and promote forest management. Read the speech
- Welcomes that Centerpartiet is engaging in replacing parts of Sveaskog to accommodate more small landowners. Argues that the transition must occur in a wise and economically reasonable manner. Read the speech
- Argues that the climate transition should occur through positive incentives, research, and innovation rather than through levies. Regrets that the Center Party cooperates with parties that want to implement policies based on levies. Read the speech
- Argues that citizens should not be burdened with additional costs to achieve the climate transition. Proposes positive incentives instead so that environmentally friendly alternatives become economically fair. Responds that he cannot give an exact answer on the design of the fishing support right now. Read the speech
Economic and fiscal policy guidelines and 2026 budget revision
- Proposes approval of the reports. Argues that the government's policy has strengthened the economy through low public debt, lowered taxes, and lower inflation, and criticizes the left-wing parties' tax increases as a tax shock for households. Read the speech
- Asks how the Center Party will succeed in lowering the thresholds and making it cheaper to hire when their coalition partners advocate for the opposite. Argues that youth unemployment is low and proposes reduced employer contributions for young people. Read the speech
- Notes that Sweden has one of Europe's lowest youth unemployment rates. Argues that taxes should be lowered to make it easier for companies to hire and questions how the Centerpartiet can implement liberal right-wing policies together with parties to the left. Read the speech
Extra budget 2026: Lower fuel taxes and electricity support
- Proposes electricity and gas price support as well as reduced tax on gasoline and diesel to facilitate for households and companies. Criticizes the opposition's previous policy which led to high electricity prices and argues that new nuclear power is required to rebuild Sweden's defenses. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has fought inflation and compensated those who are struggling most by inflation-proofing benefits. Points out that taxes on wages, pensions, savings, electricity, fuel, and food have been lowered to make things easier for the people. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is doing a lot to facilitate things for people by lowering taxes on food, electricity, wages, and pensions. Claims that it is good to target support to facilitate for those who are dependent on the car. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the opposition wants to raise taxes, which does not contribute to economic growth. Argues that unemployment among young people is not massive as many are studying and emphasizes the government's initiatives on youth jobs. Read the speech
- Argues that the policy must create a growing economy to create jobs. Criticizes that the opponent uses alarmist figures and proposes lowered employer contributions for young people as well as facilitating for students to get extra jobs. Read the speech
- Asks how the opposition intends to reach the transport goal without increasing the reduction obligation. Argues that lower fuel prices affect people positively and criticizes the opposition for having voted against the government's tax cuts. Read the speech
- Argues that the decommissioning of nuclear power has made electricity more expensive and hindered electrification. Claims that the left-wing parties cannot reach the transport goals without raising the fuel price by at least 10 kronor per liter. Read the speech
Extra budget for Ukraine support and vaccine preparedness
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal to donate military materiel and financial support to Ukraine. Argues that Sweden should use its strong economy to upgrade the defense and support Ukraine. Read the speech
Fiscal framework: National debt and 30-year deficit claims
- Argues that the fiscal framework ensures order and low public debt by matching revenues and expenditures. Criticizes the opposition for wanting to borrow more money and spend more money than the government despite their rhetoric about responsibility. Read the speech
- Argues that the economic framework should hold over changes of government. Points out that the Fiscal Policy Council's criticism applies to all parties and argues that the opposition is unserious because they want to borrow more money than the government. Read the speech
- Criticizes the claim that the government has built up the national debt and argues that the debt is lower today than under the Social Democrats' rule. Argues that the opposition wants to borrow more money and presents unfunded reforms. Read the speech
- Argues that it is reasonable to borrow for defense. Points out that the opposition wanted to borrow more money during the negotiations and that the national debt today is lower than during the Social Democrats' last budget. Read the speech
- Criticizes the opposition for acting dishonestly by ignoring common agreements on defense buildup. Argues that the room for reform is limited and that the opposition must choose between priorities or tax increases because the government will not borrow for everything. Read the speech
- Argues that the opposition wants to borrow more money than the government. Criticizes the Social Democrats for having amounts of unfunded proposals and points out that the national debt is lower today than during their last budget. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden is now back in the top tier for economic growth. Claims that the national debt is lower today than when the Social Democrats were in power. Read the speech
Economic inequality measures: tax cuts and food prices debate
- Argues that the government's economic policy has benefited those with the lowest incomes and reduced wage differences between men and women. Claims that the government has invested more in welfare than previous governments and lowered fuel prices through tax cuts and a stronger krona. Read the speech
- Argues that competition is important. Criticizes the Left Party's advocacy of USA's economic policy as higher interest rates would increase housing costs. Emphasizes that the government has lowered fuel prices through tax cuts and the removal of the reduction obligation. Read the speech
State Budget 2026: Tax cuts, food VAT and child allowance
- Wants to vote in favor of the proposal in the Committee on Finance's report. Argues that the government has fought inflation, lowered the tax burden to the lowest level since 1975, and invested in infrastructure, research, and defense. Criticizes the opposition's proposal as an irresponsible spree of tax increases and argues that they lack funding. Read the speech
VAT on parking spaces: M proposes investigation into rules
- Argues that it is not a government decision but an agency interpretation that has caused the VAT on parking spaces. Wants to stop this interpretation and criticizes the Social Democrats for deliberately misleading in the debate. Read the speech
- Argues that it is a matter of an agency interpretation rather than a government decision. Wants to stop the VAT on parking spaces and emphasizes that the government has lowered the tax on gasoline and diesel. Read the speech
Bromma Airport: State responsibility and future of the site
- Argues that aviation infrastructure is crucial for Sweden's success. Criticizes the proposal to close Bromma Airport as it destroys important infrastructure and redundancy for the capital and the total defense. Argues that it is responsible to investigate future needs. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Socialdemokraternas reasoning regarding Skavsta does not take into account the needs of the Stockholm region. Asks if they intend to close Bromma without investigating the security policy situation and redundancy. Argues that it is responsible to take time before decisions are made. Read the speech
Extra budget for defense and Ukraine support including Gripen
- Wish to vote in favor of the proposal for the 20th support package to Ukraine and the historical buildup of Swedish military and civil defense capability. Argues that Sweden must stand on Ukraine's side as long as needed to deter Russia's imperial ambitions. Read the speech
Economic and budget policy: tax cuts, subsidies, and defense
- Argues that the task of politics is to enable good lives by simplifying and creating conditions for the citizens' dreams. Highlights the government's work to lower fuel prices, lower electricity prices through new nuclear power and strengthen households through tax cuts and economic measures. Read the speech
Rot deduction subsidy: extra budget for construction industry
- Argues that the government has helped households through tax cuts, lower fuel prices, and suppressed inflation. Claims that the extra supplementary budget stimulates the economy and the construction industry through an enhanced rot deduction to save jobs and strengthen competitiveness. Read the speech
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- Argues that extra supplementary budgets should be used with caution for matters threatening society. Criticizes the Social Democrats' rhetoric that the government is doing too little and explains that the measure corrects for unforeseen events such as trade wars. Read the speech
- Argues that the proposal has a good purpose to quickly support the economy. Claims that the government's work to combat inflation and lower interest rates is the most important measure to get construction moving. Read the speech
Ukraine aid: C wants to triple support to 75 billion SEK
- Describes Russia as a rogue state that threatens peace and human lives. Argues that Sweden must be persistent in its support by quickly strengthening Ukraine with military equipment and measures for civil resilience. Moves for approval of the committee's proposal. Read the speech
Swedavia operations: 1 billion for aviation and Bromma status
- Criticizes the Social Democrats for having attempted to close airports and make air travel more difficult during previous parliamentary terms. Argues that Bromma Airport was needed for defense, redundancy, and utility flights and emphasizes aviation's importance for the countryside and local ownership. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has provided funds to ensure airports and competition. Criticizes the Social Democrats for wanting to close Bromma and points out that the government has backed down from the aviation tax and lowered fuel prices. Read the speech
Tax cuts for venture capitalists and impact on welfare
- Criticizes the Social Democrats' lack of principle and argues that venture capital creates companies and well-paid jobs. Argues that the government wants to create simplicity in a complicated system and hopes that the opposition adopts good ideas. Read the speech
- Argues that good conditions for companies are necessary for welfare and wage increases. Criticizes that the current regulatory framework creates uncertainty and administrative burden for venture capital. Asks if the Social Democrats want to maintain the uncertainty or change the tax. Read the speech
Food prices: Government response to inflation and tax cuts
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- Argues that inflation and food prices are due to basket effects and poor harvests. Criticizes the Social Democrats for not taking responsibility for their own political decisions that have affected prices and argues that the opposition's proposals would have increased inflation. Read the speech
Ukraine support: extra budget for military and economic aid
- Proposes approval of the 18th and so far largest military support package to Ukraine. Argues that long-term support and continued sanctions are necessary for a lasting peace to be achieved on Ukraine's terms. Read the speech
Sale of state-owned companies and Bilprovningen ownership
- Argues that the state can achieve important goals through laws and regulations rather than through ownership. Claims that the deregulation of vehicle testing has increased accessibility in rural areas and lowered fuel prices. Read the speech
- Criticizes the opposition's deficient tone and behavior in the debate. Argues that legislation is the most important tool for regulating markets and claims that the vehicle testing has not deteriorated, but that most have received a shorter distance until inspection. Read the speech
Economic inequalities: tax cuts vs. safety nets for poverty
- Argues that the government has fought inflation and inflation-proofed benefits. Claims that tax cuts provide economic relief to households and that those who work have more left in their pockets than in 2007. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Social Democrats' rhetoric regarding low growth and questions priorities within healthcare. Argues that the government has prioritized correctly by inflation-proofing benefits for those with the smallest margins and accuses the opposition of wanting to raise taxes on work and savings. Read the speech
Riksbank financing: independence, interest-free deposits, profits
- Argues that there is broad political agreement on strengthening the Riksbank's independence by increasing its possibilities for own earnings. Wants the Riksbank to be allowed to decide for itself when it requests supplements and be given the opportunity to hold cash requirements to cover administrative costs. Read the speech
- Motion to approve the Finance Committee's proposal for a decision. Read the speech
State Budget 2025: Tax cuts, welfare and defense spending
- Argues that inflation has been defeated and that the government can now implement tax cuts for wage earners, pensioners, and savings [4, 7, 28-30]. Criticizes the opposition's proposals because they would lead to tax increases and increased national debt. Read the speech
Government tax cuts: impact on economy and welfare
- Argues that tax cuts for wage earners are necessary to increase purchasing power and create economic growth. Claims that lower marginal taxes lead to more hours worked, which benefits welfare and reduces healthcare queues. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has fought inflation and lowered fuel prices. Emphasizes that the focus should be on increasing growth in order to be able to strengthen the social security systems and help wage earners. Read the speech
Ukraine support: Gripen jets, refugee aid and 75bn SEK
- Argues that it is important to continue supporting Ukraine with military and economic resources to build Swedish security. Urges approval of the proposal for an extra amendment budget to donate defense materiel and provide economic support. Read the speech
Economic policy, tax cuts, school, and welfare debate
- It is asserted that the Social Democrats own and earn millions from an operation that deceives elderly and demented people. Asks the Prime Minister what he thinks about the fact that the Social Democrats have systematized calling and deceiving these people. Read the speech
Riksbank equity restoration and 25 billion SEK capital plan
- Argues that the Riksbank's independence is central and that its funding should not be part of annual budget priorities. Proposes that 25 billion kronor be transferred to the bank and that the government promptly proposes legislative changes for long-term funding. Read the speech
Economic policy, welfare, and climate transition debate
- Argues that the government has worked hard to combat inflation and to equip Sweden. Proposes a growth agenda with a focus on investments, infrastructure, and green transition to build a wealthier and safer country. Read the speech
Extra budget for Ukraine defense materiel and JAS Gripen support
- Argues that the current support package strengthens Ukraine's military capability and that Sweden is one of the largest donors of military aid. Emphasizes the importance of long-term support and explains that a potential contribution with Jas Gripen requires international cooperation for armament. Read the speech
Supplementary budget 2024: MP rejects integration goals
Ukraine aid, crime, and democracy issues in PM's Question Time
- Argues that the Swedish support is already making a big difference on the battlefield and emphasizes the importance of long-term support to show seriousness. Asks the Prime Minister what difference the new decision on a three-year framework makes. Read the speech
Food prices and inflation: government measures vs. child support
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- Argues that high fuel prices and electricity prices cause higher food prices. Criticizes the Social Democrats for having driven up fuel prices through the decommissioning of nuclear power. Claims that the government's measures against inflation have had an effect as inflation is falling rapidly. Read the speech
Extra budget for defense materiel and Ukraine support
- Argues that the 15th support package is a self-evident investment in Ukraine's freedom and Europe's security. Moves for approval of the finance committee's proposal to continue supporting Ukraine militarily and economically. Read the speech
Government management of healthcare, economy, energy and environment
- Asks whether the government intends to present a proposal on a tax on meat and sugar at the request of the Nordic Council of Ministers. Argues that food should not be equated with tobacco and alcohol and questions the effect of the taxes. Read the speech
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Government economic policy, welfare, crime and tax cuts
- Asks what the government's plans are regarding the ISK tax within the framework of the Tidö Agreement. Read the speech
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State Budget 2024: Tax cuts, welfare crisis and subsidies
- Argues that the budget contains necessary investments in police, defense, and welfare as well as tax cuts for workers and pensioners. Criticizes the previous government's responsibility for high electricity prices and crime and warns against the opposition's unfunded policies. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Social Democrats' self-confidence when, after having shut down nuclear reactors, they now say they want new electricity production. Asks if the Social Democrats want to build new nuclear power to obtain cheap and carbon-free electricity. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Social Democrats were involved in shutting down nuclear reactors. Argues that this led to high electricity bills for households and companies. Asks how it is possible that the Social Democrats now seem to want to build new nuclear power. Read the speech
- Questions about which of the other four budget proposals Martin Ådahl would choose if he did not have his own. Argues that the Center Party's proposal follows economic laws of nature, unlike the opposition's proposals. Read the speech
- Interpreted as the speaker meaning that Martin Ådahl would vote for the Social Democrats' budget proposal despite agreeing with the government. Asks which budget proposal Ådahl would have voted for if the Center Party's proposal had not existed. Read the speech
Extra budget for Ukraine defense materiel and weapons support
- Welcomes that all parties stand behind the 14th support package for Ukraine. Argues that Sweden must continue to provide long-term support with military equipment and spare parts to help Ukraine win the war. Read the speech
Defense materiel to Ukraine and anti-tank missiles to USA
- Argues that it is urgent and necessary to send ammunition and spare parts to Ukraine. Expresses pride over the prompt cooperation to support Ukraine's struggle for freedom and security interests. Read the speech
Economic policy guidelines: fiscal priorities and tax cuts
- Argues that the government is investing in crime fighting, defense, and fighting inflation. Criticizes the previous government's policy regarding nuclear power and the reduction obligation and advocates for the restoration of the work line through lowered taxes on labor. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has invested in the welfare system. Criticizes proposals that conflict with EU law and are unfeasible. Wants to strengthen the Competition Authority to lower prices and interest rates. Argues that the Left Party's proposals are based on borrowed money. Read the speech
- Criticizes Vänsterpartiet and Miljöpartiet for proposing unfunded investments that would indebt the country and raise interest rates. Argues that the government is making historically large investments in welfare and rejects proposals for price regulations. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Social Democrats are not adding any new money to municipalities and regions in the spring budget. Points out that their previous initiatives were financed through tax increases for healthcare staff and wage earners and argues that the worst economic outlook was achieved during Damberg's time as Finance Minister. Read the speech
- Criticizes the previous government's lack of self-awareness regarding the electricity problems created through the decommissioning of nuclear power. Argues that the current government has paid out significantly larger electricity subsidies and that the low growth is due to previous policies. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Center Party for proposing unfunded reforms that drive up inflation. Argues that the party wants to remove more money from welfare than they want to add and defends the government's position against the reduction obligation. Read the speech
- Argues that the Centerpartiet's budget proposal is inconsistent. Points out that farmers have already been informed about the diesel reduction and criticizes Centerpartiet's policy for having created the world's most expensive fuel prices through unsuitable climate calculations. Read the speech
Ukraine defense materiel budget: tanks, artillery, robots
- Argues that the eleventh military aid package to Ukraine is crucial to strengthening the country's defense against Russia's unprovoked war. Urges approval of the committee's proposal on the donation of advanced weapons systems as well as extensive civil and humanitarian aid. Read the speech
Temporary tax on electricity producers' excess profits
- Argues that the previous government is responsible for the electricity crisis through the decommissioning of nuclear power. Explains that the government has worked as quickly as possible with the tax legislation and moves for approval of the committee's proposal. Read the speech
- Argues that the delay is due to the Council on Legislation's assessment and the need to implement EU legislation into Swedish tax legislation. Explains that retroactive taxation is impossible and emphasizes the importance of predictability and not risking electricity production. Read the speech
- Explains that EU legislation must be implemented into Swedish law due to legal requirements. Argues that it is important to avoid retroactive legislation so that citizens and companies know in advance how much tax they will have to pay. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats' previous rule led to incompetence by removing nuclear power, which created today's electricity problems. Asks how more time could be cut in the preparation process to introduce the tax faster. Read the speech
- The question was which part of the preparatory process would have been shortened in order to introduce the tax faster. Argues that one must discuss why the problems have arisen and defends the government's decision to follow the Council on Legislation and other instances. Read the speech
- Argues that the energy system is not functioning well because the previous government phased out nuclear power. Points out that electricity prices rose dramatically as early as 2021 as a result of these decisions. Read the speech
- Argues that the opposition is responsible for the current problems by having phased out nuclear power. Explains that the limitations in the tax are necessary to avoid reduced electricity production and that there are not such large profits as the opposition claims. Read the speech
- Argues that the criticism from Centerpartiet is incorrect because the companies can borrow from the tax account to bridge the time until payment. Emphasizes that the government prioritizes that households and companies should manage the situation here and now. Read the speech
- Criticizes Martin Ådahl for trying to appear empathetic when his previous policies have caused the current problems. Argues that the decommissioning of nuclear power has caused high electricity prices and assures that support for companies will come. Read the speech
- Asks how quickly a Social Democratic government could have implemented the measures and which legal processes they would have skipped. Also asks what caused the high electricity prices as early as the autumn of 2021. Read the speech
- Argues that it would not have been possible to carry out the proposed taxation in the way the previous government proposed due to EU rules. Points out that the current government pays out significantly more electricity support to households and companies than the previous one. Read the speech
Extra budget for Ukraine and high energy price measures
- Argues that it is a duty to help Ukraine through extensive military and humanitarian aid. Wishes to approve the committee's proposal in order to quickly implement gas price support for households and extended tax deferrals for companies. Read the speech
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- Argues that the previous Social Democratic government's policy has led to high electricity prices. Criticizes the proposal on the gas and electricity bill emergency as it was not a good proposal and could disadvantage those most in need. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats and the Green Party have made Swedish electricity more expensive by phasing out nuclear power. Asks how the electricity bill emergency would be cheaper for companies than borrowing from the tax account and argues that there is no difference. Read the speech
State Budget 2023: Welfare, economy, climate and nuclear
- Argues that inflation is the greatest threat to welfare and criticizes the opposition's budget proposal because it would drive up inflation through large deficits. Wants to lower the tax on gasoline and diesel as well as the reduction obligation to lower fuel prices and strengthen competitiveness. Read the speech
- Asks how it can be called a breach of promise when the government lowers the fuel tax and works to remove the reduction obligation. Also asks how the Social Democrats can call it a breach of promise when they themselves have cut back on the one percent goal. Read the speech
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Ukraine defense budget: winter equipment and economic aid
- Argues that the new support package is the largest so far and contains crucial winter equipment as well as advanced weapons systems. Moves for approval of the committee's proposal to support Ukraine's freedom and infrastructure. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.