← Everyone who has spoken in the chamber
Elsa Widding
What Elsa Widding 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.
Legal certainty and court independence in the Swedish justice system
- Criticizes that the justice system rests on naive hopes and argues that it is inappropriate for only lawyers to review and judge their colleagues. Wants to create legal systems that counteract bias, conflict of interest, and corruption. Read the speech
- Criticizes that only lawyers are allowed to adjudicate in certain cases and exercise supervision. Argues that legal certainty requires non-lawyers to participate in courts, in the Bar Association's disciplinary cases, and in the Chancellor of Justice's supervision. Read the speech
- Criticizes that only lawyers are allowed to adjudicate in civil cases and review judges without oversight from non-lawyers. Argues that lawyers should be in the minority in disciplinary cases and proposes that non-lawyers should participate in the supervision. Read the speech
Constitutional amendments and qualified majority requirements
- Expresses concern that the constitutional amendment makes it possible for a minority to block the majority's will. Asks whether the government's proposal aims to facilitate the agendas of supranational organizations and prevent Sweden from being able to leave the EU. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the proposed constitutional amendment makes it possible for a minority to block the majority. Argues that this facilitates foreign interests and diminishes democracy. Asks how the amendment can strengthen democracy for the Swedish people. Read the speech
- Expresses concern that the government is distorting and eroding democracy through constitutional amendments. Asks the Minister why the current constitutional amendment runs counter to the purpose of strengthening individuals' civil liberties and rights. Read the speech
Hunting and fishing on state land and reindeer husbandry rules
- Criticizes that reindeer husbandry delegations lack representatives for other minority peoples and argues that the Sami villages' legal processes give a few individuals enormous power over land and water. Argues that large-scale reindeer husbandry causes overgrazing and destroys biodiversity. Read the speech
- Argues that reindeer husbandry is not environmentally friendly but makes the land unproductive. Criticizes that the state gives large-scale reindeer husbandry exclusive rights at the expense of the actual indigenous peoples' rights and the landowners' property rights. Read the speech
- Argues that the principles of the rule of law require that all citizens have an equal right to state land. Proposes that the Reindeer Husbandry Act be abolished, that reindeer husbandry be regulated as any other form of business, and that everyone should have the same right to hunting and fishing. Read the speech
SVT impartiality and objectivity: new conditions and review board
- Criticizes the government's claim of high confidence in SVT as confidence is low among voters with other political views. Argues that SVT is biased and suggests that the channel be divided into two independent channels with different political profiles. Read the speech
- Criticizes SVT for not being objective or impartial. Argues that SVT spreads disinformation regarding the climate issue, covid-19, and protests against the control society, and demands that public service becomes more fact-oriented. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the review board is not functioning and that SVT is perceived as a political opponent. Suggests dividing SVT into two independent channels with different political profiles. Read the speech
Sweden's support for Ukraine and use of Russian assets
- Criticizes that the government provides enormous sums to a Ukrainian regime with extensive corruption. Argues that Sweden should seek diplomacy with Russia instead of increasing support and criticizes sanctions against individuals who express critical opinions. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's decision to seize Russian assets as a violation of international law and the global financial system. Argues that Sweden is acting against the will of the Ukrainian population by pushing for a continued war. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for not following international law and for sending money to a corrupt regime. Argues that Sweden is not interested in peace and asks why diplomacy is not used to calm down the situation. Read the speech
Dumped ships with chemical agents: 40 million budget debate
- Argues that the chemical weapons constitute a ticking environmental bomb that requires immediate action. Criticizes the government's paralysis of action and argues that money is available if it is prioritized over climate measures. Read the speech
- Argues that 80 billion is not enough in relation to the risk and that Sweden should follow Germany's example regarding salvage operations. Criticizes wind farms in the Skagerrak as they can cause catastrophes and hinder fishing. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is not taking the issue seriously as 40 million is not enough. Argues that Sweden should follow Germany and Norway and considers that wind farms are not responsible as they eliminate fishing. Read the speech
Crime policy, energy supply, and defense priorities in Riksdag
- Argues that the joint and several guarantee means that Sweden could become liable for all Russian assets. Asks if the Prime Minister sees the risk and if Sweden can handle it within the state budget. Read the speech
Risks for Swedish soldiers in Ukraine missions
- Criticizes the Minister of Defence for lying about the legislation and argues that the government wants to sacrifice Swedish soldiers' lives for the will of the USA and NATO. Argues that the war is driven by neoconservative agendas and that Sweden risks becoming a target. Read the speech
- Proposes a special debate on Russia's goals with the war. Argues that Ukraine had the capacity to launch an offensive and criticizes the Defense Minister for not presenting rational arguments for Sweden's strong commitment in the conflict. Read the speech
- Argues that there are no logical reasons for Russia to invade Europe and that Sweden should not sacrifice Swedish lives for another country's strategic interest. Criticizes the defense minister's description of reality and points out that Nazi heritage survives in Ukraine. Read the speech
DCA agreement and Swedish military and political support for Ukraine
- Criticizes the Minister for not answering questions regarding infrastructure work for American weapons systems. Argues that Sweden's defense is being dismantled and that one risks provoking Russia while simultaneously weakening one's own defense capability. Read the speech
- Read the speech
- Criticizes the Minister's risk analysis and argues that he is playing with everyone's lives. Argues that Sweden should back down to avoid a third world war and American weapons systems on Swedish territory. Read the speech
New cable to Denmark and electricity system design plans
- Expresses concern that the government listens too much to Svenska kraftnät regarding the cable to Denmark. Criticizes that the cable is justified by the EU's climate goals and argues that increased transmission to a high-priced area is socio-economically negative. Read the speech
- Argues that the government should not build more cables if one wants to avoid contagion effects from other countries' prices. Criticizes the climate goals and the rapid electrification which does not benefit the Swedish people. Read the speech
- Argues that low electricity prices must be prioritized over climate goals to avoid economic and health-related problems. Criticizes the EU's climate policy and argues that volatile electricity prices threaten Sweden's industrial investments. Read the speech
COVID-19 vaccinations: KD argues vaccines are safe and effective
- Criticizes the government for not showing evidence of the vaccines' safety and argues that mass vaccination occurred too early. Argues that urgent research was needed to treat injuries caused by the mRNA vaccines. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Minister's claims regarding the vaccines' effectiveness and argues that the absolute risk reduction was below 1 percent. Argues that the vaccine gives covid, causes autoimmunity and spreads to the body's organs. Read the speech
- Criticizes that citizens are subjected to medical experiments with dangerous injections without accepted testing. Argues that expert-reviewed data contradicts claims about safe vaccines and expresses concern over large-scale production without complete investigations. Read the speech
mRNA vaccines safety and genetic material evidence KD debate
- Argues that the genetic risks of DNA contamination in mRNA vaccines are unknown and require further investigations. Criticizes the authorities' lack of oversight and demands a halt to the use of the vaccine until a thorough investigation has been conducted. Read the speech
- Read the speech
- Read the speech
Climate policy based on IPCC data and nuclear power for Sweden
- Asks how the government allows the IPCC's physical science to permeate agencies. Argues that the climate goals lack a basis in reality since the most realistic scenario shows significantly lower emissions than previously. Criticizes current climate policy and contributions to the UN's green climate fund. Read the speech
- Read the speech
- Asks which global temperature the government considers to be the target. Argues that the climate goals should be scrapped in favor of a vision that benefits Sweden and that emission reductions must be made in a smarter way. Read the speech
Sweden's support for Ukraine and NATO membership security
- Criticizes that Sweden, through arms deliveries, contributes to wiping out a generation of Ukrainian men instead of contributing to peace talks. Asks how far the government is willing to continue this proxy war against Russia. Read the speech
- Asks whether it is reasonable to send more equipment and personnel to Ukraine given the difficulties Ukraine faces. Criticizes the government's policy and the Nato membership for having increased Russia's mistrust and exposed Sweden to risk. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the EU and Sweden choose war over diplomacy and negotiations. Argues that continued arms deliveries contradict logic as Ukraine's situation has worsened and questions whether the government primarily acts as a mouthpiece for the USA's interests. Read the speech
Democracy and rights in northern Sweden: Sámi and land use
- Criticizes that Sami are given status as an indigenous people at the expense of other ethnic groups with equally long histories. Argues that the Reindeer Husbandry Act is an ethnic segregation law that disadvantages other groups and requires an objective fact-check of historical migrations. Read the speech
- Criticizes that Sami and reindeer herders are granted rights at the expense of other peoples and traditional industries. Argues that current policy creates a "policy of simplicity" where other groups in the north are discriminated against and treated as second-class citizens. Read the speech
- Argues that the state has created problems by carrying out a forced relocation of mountain farmers. Suggests that the state takes responsibility by introducing local management of the lands on equal terms for everyone, regardless of ethnic affiliation. Read the speech
Sweden's threat situation and defense of Ukraine
- Argues that the defense minister's answer contradicts the laws of logic and that a negotiated solution is the only way to avoid an uncontrolled escalation. Claims that NATO's expansion to Ukraine is seen as an existential threat by Russia. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden contributes to the destruction of Ukraine and that the Swedish actions are headless. Asks how Sweden can defend itself after having sent away its own weapons and demands an immediate negotiated solution to avoid nuclear weapons risk. Read the speech
- Asks why the government is taking a calculated risk in a war against a great power. Argues that the government has acted in a destabilizing manner and urges colleagues to vote no to the DCA agreement to stop the warmongering. Read the speech
WHO trust and Sweden's role in international health agreements
- Criticizes the Minister for playing theater and argues that vaccines are untested gene therapy products that cause harm. Claims that mRNA vaccines are GMO and that the pandemic definitions were changed to create infection totals. Read the speech
- Argues that PCR tests were not suitable for determining infectivity and demands that those responsible be held accountable. Criticizes WHO for pushing for the vaccine industry and for causing poverty and increased mortality through failed health policy decisions. Read the speech
- Criticizes that WHO has cut public health policy and argues that the underlying causes of the organization's mistakes have not been addressed. Argues that Sweden must never accept that public health prioritizes profit and centralization over the population's health. Read the speech
DCA agreement decision-making process and Sweden's security
- Argues that the DCA agreement does not strengthen Sweden's security but rather gives up military control over the territory to the USA. Criticizes the agreement for making Sweden a part of USA's conflicts with Russia and increasing the threat of war. Read the speech
- Read the speech
- Argues that the war in Ukraine has been provoked by NATO and EU expansion. Criticizes the government for conveying a simplified picture of the war and argues that foreign military presence on Swedish territory is provocative. Read the speech
Government investments in healthcare, schools and culture
- Questions about whether the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs will appoint an independent investigation to examine any causal links between vaccinations and the historically low birth rate and the excess mortality. Read the speech
IHR revision and pandemic treaty: Sweden's role and sovereignty
- Criticizes the government for not having answered questions and argues that Sweden risks losing its sovereignty and constitutional protection if the new IHR proposals are approved. Argues that WHO is corrupt and that its recommendations should not be legally binding. Read the speech
- Argues that the Minister has misunderstood the facts regarding the proposed amendments and criticizes that Sweden is not doing enough. Criticizes the vaccination campaign as an irresponsible measure, describes WHO as a catastrophe and accuses the Minister of ignoring increased death tolls and cancer cases. Read the speech
- Argues that the proposed design of IHR and WHO's powers is a catastrophe for indirect democracy. Criticizes the government for not stopping this and argues that Working Group IHR is conspiring to ignore the rule of law principle. Read the speech
Wind power and nuclear power for stable electricity supply
- Read the speech
- Read the speech
- Argues that the decommissioning of nuclear power has created problems due to lost rotational inertia. Criticizes a system based on intermittent electricity production and suggests that nuclear power must be allowed to run as base load. Read the speech
Electricity shortages and nuclear power for Norrland initiatives
- Asks how much welfare and tax revenue will be lost in order to reach net-zero emissions by 2045. Argues that electrification must occur at a pace that does not jeopardize welfare and requires available electricity. Asks how investments should be prioritized in the event of a capacity shortage. Criticizes the planned construction rate for the transmission grid and argues that it will not be feasible. Warns that northern Sweden could move from a surplus to a deficit area if production does not increase. Read the speech
- Asks whether it is realistic to build power transmission corridors at the pace required. Argues that the current plan threatens welfare in southern Sweden since wind power cannot solve the capacity problems. Read the speech
- Argues that the climate forecasts look better than before. Proposes a bridging policy until there is sufficient new fossil-free electricity production. Argues that one does not need to be afraid of fossil power and should calculate based on actual emissions. Read the speech
Vattenfall wind power investments and return requirements
- Argues that the owner must raise the return requirement because wind power is a risky business with low profitability. Criticizes previous business decisions and argues that political ideology has guided the company at the expense of sound business thinking. Read the speech
- Read the speech
WHO powers and Sweden's role in pandemic treaty debate
- Argues that WHO's new pandemic treaty and revised IHR give the Secretary-General the power to declare states of emergency and issue legally binding recommendations. Criticizes that the proposals threaten freedom of speech, democracy, and Sweden's sovereignty. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the revision of the IHR gives WHO increased powers to decide over member states. Argues that Sweden binds itself legally to a supranational organization and that the proposals imply a medical tyranny. Read the speech
- Asks whether the government can guarantee that the Swedish people's sovereignty, self-determination, and human rights remain after the new pandemic treaty and the amendments to the IHR have entered into force. Argues that only the Riksdag can protect these rights against governance from external parties. Read the speech
Economic challenges, welfare, and social issues in Sweden
- Asks the Minister which goals in Agenda 2030 are benefited by the WHO receiving increased powers, as the Minister did not express any concerns regarding the proposals at the World Health Assembly. Read the speech
Disinformation, economy, crime and integration debate
Social policy, energy, immigration and children's rights
- Asks whether the precautionary principle of the Environmental Code applies to the environmentally harmful expansion of offshore wind power. Argues that the wind turbines' rotor blades spread microplastics and PFAS on an extensive scale and that this can lead to total extinction. Read the speech
Labor immigration, aid, climate policy and crime debate
- Argues that continued expansion of wind power makes the use of fossil fuels inevitable due to the need for inertia for the stability of the power grid. Asks the Minister for Climate how this dilemma is to be resolved in relation to the climate goals. Read the speech
Crime, infrastructure, economy, housing and climate debate
- Argues that the concept of climate crisis lacks scientific support and that emission reductions in Sweden are symbolic politics. Suggests that resources should instead be allocated to acute environmental issues such as environmental toxins and that combined heat and power production should be increased to solve the energy crisis. Read the speech
- Argues that it is important to convey what science says to our children. Points out that she has analyzed data from the IPCC report together with professors in basic sciences. Read the speech
- Argues that the most important thing is that people survive and that the electricity supply is secured. Criticizes the climate goals as counterproductive because carbon emissions are global and argues that oil can reduce the import of coal. Read the speech
- Read the speech
- Read the speech
- Argues that the environmental challenges will be solved regardless of whether there is an environmental department or not. Asks how many hours Elin Söderberg has devoted to Assessment Report 6 from the IPCC. Read the speech
- Read the speech
- Argues that the variance in extreme weather has not changed and that fewer people die from cold today. Answers the question about global warming by pointing out that reduced deaths from cold is something positive. Read the speech
- Argues that the best way to help poor countries is to finance efficient coal power plants to lift people out of poverty. Points out that what distinguishes the scenarios at the end of the century is how many people are lifted out of poverty. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.