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Emma Ahlström Köster (M)
What Emma Ahlström Köster 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.
Energy, school, justice, migration and environment policy
- Asks how the government's investments in sports facilities, together with the municipalities' work, ensure that young people's leisure time, public health, and preventive work are strengthened in Sweden. Read the speech
- Argues that the high demand shows that the need is greater than what the current investments cover. Asks how the Minister ensures that the investments lead to completed sports halls and do not get stuck in long processes. Read the speech
Sports, outdoor life and gaming safety for elite athletes
- Argues that the government is acting correctly by investing in sports, swimming proficiency, and the leisure card to break negative trends. Wishes to vote in favor of the committee's proposal and emphasizes the importance of outdoor life and parasport. Read the speech
- Argues that the government does not lack the will to improve the conditions for elite athletes. Explains that the work is extensive and that the government is already working to facilitate private sponsorship. Read the speech
- Argues that it is reasonable for elite athletes to have a system to lean on. Emphasizes the importance of the investigation into sponsorship to ensure that money comes from different sources. Read the speech
Social issues: profit in schools, veils and healthcare queues
- Argues that the government has taken an important step to strengthen children's health through the leisure card. Asks why the government has chosen to increase the appropriations and who is the winner when the children use the card. Read the speech
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Culture, media, and leisure: cuts to study associations
- Argues that the government has the mandate and the will to invest in culture and leisure through reforms such as Idrottsklivet and the fritidskortet. Also emphasizes investments in swimming instruction, Fritidsbanken and outdoor life to promote health and community. Read the speech
SVT terrestrial network 1.5 billion SEK and CBAM impact
- Argues that Sweden is in a deep literacy crisis that affects children's future. Asks how the implementation of reading lists from Skolverket and Kulturrådet is progressing in schools. Read the speech
School, culture, environment and economy question period
- Argues that culture is important for values and should be given the conditions to flourish. Asks how the government has worked to begin the important work of a broadened funding of the cultural sector. Read the speech
Leisure card for children: KD support, C and S criticize
- Argues that deficiencies in sports activities are not new problems. Points out that children's active leisure time and sports participation decreased during the Social Democrats' previous government period. Read the speech
- Argues that the main problem is that children without a sports tradition do not feel welcome. The leisure card is tailored to reach exactly this group. Criticizes the Social Democrats' credibility and argues that sports participation fell during their period in government. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has reversed the downward trend in children's sports participation through targeted initiatives. Emphasizes that the leisure card is an important continuation of this work to include children in economic vulnerability in association life. Read the speech
- Argues that the reform is necessary to reach those who are furthest away. Explains that administration is required to ensure legal certainty and prevent abuse, which makes the system effective in the long run. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is already utilizing existing structures through investments in leaders, facilities, and equipment. Claims that the leisure card is a necessary addition to reach those who need it most and that one must dare to think anew. Read the speech
Labor market, migration, infrastructure and welfare debate
Sports and outdoor life: school facilities and leisure card
- Argues that sports are important for public health and community and wants to use school premises to increase access to facilities. Also wants to increase support for the leisure card, para-sports, counter match-fixing and promote outdoor life. Read the speech
- Means that one can stay in and act in nature while simultaneously taking care of it. Emphasizes that knowledge of how to care for the environment is the solution to promote love for nature. Read the speech
- Argues that protection of nature means more than avoiding it. Wants people to have access to and utilize nature in a balanced way with respect for and knowledge of the environment. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is doing more than just the leisure card by sending targeted funds to organizations such as Idrottslyftet. Also explains that screen time in school is being reduced and that a knowledge platform has been established to map problems with facilities. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is making several initiatives to reach children who are furthest away. Suggests that existing school premises be used for sports here and now instead of waiting for future reforms. Read the speech
Social policy, environment, labor market and school issues
- Wants Minister for Health and Care Acko Ankarberg Johansson to work so that all regions and municipalities are given the opportunity to invest in concepts such as "Physical activity on prescription". Argues that physical activity has a positive impact on both mental and physical health. Read the speech
- Argues that the concept contributes to increased mental health in a simple way. Hopes that the minister continues to work for the project. Read the speech
Cultural policy, media, religious communities and leisure
- Argues that the sports movement is central to the image of Sweden and public health. Highlights the government's investments in sports facilities, knowledge platforms, the leisure card to increase participation, as well as targeted funds for disadvantaged areas and children with disabilities. Read the speech
- Argues that the leisure card is a fantastic reform that reaches those who are furthest away from sports. Claims that the system is well-equipped to prevent money from ending up in the wrong pockets. Read the speech
- Argues that the leisure card gives children who are far from sports clubs an opportunity to participate. Defends that the process takes time to create a robust and watertight system that addresses economic barriers for families. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has already sent money to start the work on the construction issue. Criticizes Vänsterpartiet and Socialdemokraterna for not voting through a construction fund when they themselves had the ball during the previous mandate period. Read the speech
- Answers that the government continues to investigate the issue. Argues that they are mapping out premises for sports and that much of the work needs to be done at the municipal level. Read the speech
Gang violence, economy, energy and welfare management debate
- Argues that exercise and movement have significant positive effects on mental well-being. Asks what the Prime Minister takes with them into the political work after the visit of the project "Häng med oss ut". Read the speech
Climate policy, forestry, school, and military ties to Israel
- Argues that screens have reduced children's reading comprehension and concentration. Emphasizes that the government is investing in physical textbooks and asks if the Minister for Education wants more schools to introduce physical activities to improve well-being and learning. Read the speech
HVB homes criminal networks, aid budget and security debate
Government policy, EU cooperation, crime and social issues
- Argues that infiltration of gang criminals into the police is devastating. Asks what the government has done so far and how they plan to strengthen credibility as well as prevent economic crime through work against money laundering and match-fixing. Read the speech
Leisure card 2025 and sports initiatives in Swedish Riksdag
- Argues that the government's policy promotes good health and a free sports movement by enabling an active leisure time for everyone. Wants to highlight the leisure card as an initiative to promote movement and community, especially for children in socioeconomically weak areas. Read the speech
- Answers that the government follows the reports closely and views the leisure card positively as a first step to facilitate. Argues that one must prioritize quality over speed in the work. Read the speech
- Means that the government is positive towards a strategy where more parts of society contribute to increased movement. Informs that the Minister for Sport will present a surprise regarding the breadth of the work. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is already addressing the challenges raised through the leisure card and investments in facilities as well as sports in vulnerable areas. Asks what the Social Democrats have achieved during their eight years. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is implementing concrete proposals that reach those who are furthest away. Defends that the reform requires time to ensure quality and that the money reaches the right recipients. Claims that the government's multiple initiatives do not deplete sports. Read the speech
Culture for children: national guarantee and KD welfare crisis
- Argues that culture and sports are crucial for children's health and identity. Expresses pride over the government's initiatives on the culture and leisure card, a cultural canon, public libraries, as well as state grants for fiction. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's initiatives on the culture and leisure card, a cultural canon, and reading provide children and young people with a broad palette of investments in their leisure time. Emphasizes that these measures reach children without a natural way into culture. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is making concrete investments to reach children and young people. Criticizes that the opposition focuses on practical details instead of seeing the opportunities with the government's policy. Read the speech
Museums' crisis plans and cultural heritage protection
- Argues that the government takes the protection of cultural heritage seriously and has kick-started the work. Criticizes that the opposition is only now raising issues that have been relevant for a long time. Read the speech
- Confirms that the lack of suitable magazines is a result of previous dismantling. Argues that the work of building up these must take place at a rapid pace without making mistakes. Read the speech
Government management of healthcare, economy, energy and environment
- Asks what the government and Minister Wykman are doing to improve protection for players and prevent unsustainable gambling. This is based on the fact that gambling addiction leads to over-indebtedness and ruined finances as well as that many are affected by gambling-driven crime. Read the speech
Sports for people with disabilities: KD, S, M propose fees
- Highlights the value of para-sport for increased self-esteem, quality of life, and health. Argues that good conditions require cooperation between municipality, region, and state and emphasizes the importance of networks to increase knowledge. Read the speech
- Argues that physical activity is extra important for persons with disabilities. Suggests that efforts should be coordinated between municipality, region and state, and that existing innovative power should be utilized so that parasport can have an obvious place. Read the speech
Economic barriers to children's sports: KD 2bn and tax cuts
- Argues that the government sees the entire family's economy and lowers taxes for low- and middle-income earners to facilitate children's activities. Highlights the leisure card, an annual support to 61 areas as well as Idrottsklivet as important investments to promote inclusion and increase safety. Read the speech
- Argues that the entire family's finances affect the possibility of investing in children's activities. Highlights the government's investments in tax cuts, lowered gasoline prices, the leisure card and Idrottsklivet as unique measures for those who need it most. Read the speech
Healthcare, defense, migration and social issues debate
- Asks why the Minister for Culture chooses to prioritize and highlight the cultural canon as an important initiative within culture and education for Sweden in the near term. Read the speech
Children's right to leisure and culture: state grants and tax
- Argues that tax cuts give families more freedom to prioritize their own finances. Emphasizes that the leisure card and general state grants are important investments to help those who are furthest behind. Read the speech
- Argues that tax cuts benefit all working people and give families greater economic freedom to prioritize children's leisure activities. Explains that the leisure card is being investigated to ensure that the funds reach the children who are furthest away. Read the speech
Cuts in arts schools and state grants for culture funding
- Argues that the government's policy of tax cuts and general state grants creates long-term positive effects for culture. Clarifies that state support is primarily for specific interventions and that the municipalities can use increased state grants to strengthen the culture schools. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's policy focuses on the whole and long-term solutions rather than short-term measures. Highlights the general contributions, the development contribution, and the leisure card as important initiatives to reach new target groups. Read the speech
Language centers for national minority languages and staff
- Argues that the language centers have played an important role in preserving and developing the national minority languages. Confirms that the government prioritizes these issues and supports the minister's account of the budget process and the work for the minorities' cultural heritage. Read the speech
Culture, media, leisure investments and SD's Islamism stance
- Welcomes the government's prioritization of physical activity for children and young people in particularly vulnerable areas. Emphasizes the importance of outdoor life, para-sport, and physical activity for health and well-being and describes its initiative for an outdoor policy network. Read the speech
Disinformation, economy, crime and integration debate
- Asks how the government can work to counter violence and insecurity in connection with sporting events to ensure that families can visit these in the future. Read the speech
Security, Palestine aid, culture and mental health debate
Immigration, AI, and Sami organization meetings in Riksdag
- Asks the Minister for Culture what is being done regarding issues and concerns surrounding AI within culture, such as opportunities for copyright and work. Read the speech
- Asks what the Minister for Culture is doing to ensure that AI's impact has a positive effect on the creative industries so that Sweden can remain a world-leading nation in, for example, music and video games. Read the speech
Popular education: 1 billion for civil society and grants
- Argues that popular education is important for cohesion and democracy. Criticizes the lack of follow-up and evaluation of the activities. Wants to strengthen control and reform the management model for state grants to study associations. Read the speech
Social policy, energy, immigration and children's rights
Sports and outdoor life: leisure cards, prescriptions and LOA
- Expresses pride over the government's initiative on the leisure card for socioeconomically disadvantaged areas. Argues that the sports movement is a cornerstone for a sustainable society and emphasizes the importance of both breadth and excellence. Read the speech
Alcohol sales, migration, crime and child psychiatry debate
Musikaliska kvarteret development and rental conditions
- Argues that the issue of rental models is complex and long-standing. Emphasizes that the Minister for Culture should not govern agencies and that the solution must be reached through continued discussions between tenant and landlord. Read the speech
- Argues that the rent setting is part of a long discussion on how the venues should be run in the long term. Emphasizes that the Minister for Culture shows a sense of reality regarding rents and that the dialogue between tenant and landlord needs to continue. Read the speech
Question Time: Electricity support, regulations and pricing
- Criticizes that the current policy has not worked to get foreign-born women into self-sufficiency. Asks for concrete measures so that more women who are far from the labor market can get a job. Read the speech
Culture and leisure for children: state grants and sports
- Asks if the member is aware that the investment with development funds was a targeted effort to reach new culture consumers. Argues that the goal of reaching children and young people who have not found it themselves has been achieved. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the opponent portrays the government's investment in the culture school as insufficient, as it concerns a small part of the total sum. Argues that the culture school is primarily a municipal matter that requires dialogue with the municipalities. Read the speech
- Argues that culture is fundamental for identity and creativity. Wants to increase the pace against disinformation and hate online to create a safe digital environment for children and young people. Read the speech
Government priorities, family support and Ukraine aid debate
- Praises Sweden's economic, political, humanitarian and military support to Ukraine. Asks how organizations, associations and private individuals can be even more helpful in supporting Ukraine. Read the speech
Ukraine support, Archer artillery, school burden and fishing
Welfare, immigration and economy: S, KD and M debate measures
- Asks what the minister and the coalition parties will do to ensure that persons who commit crimes are deported. Argues that approximately 100,000 people are staying illegally in Sweden and risk being exploited. Read the speech
Culture, media, and leisure budget: 200m grant and museum fees
- Argues that involuntary loneliness and deteriorated public health require measures. Emphasizes the importance of sports and outdoor life for community and health and calls for approval of the committee's proposal to counter these challenges. Read the speech
Foreign policy, security, school, and climate debate
- Argues that the Swedish school is not a success story due to school absenteeism and lack of order. Wants to give teachers and principals the mandate to create safety and focus on the teachers' role in order to reverse the negative development. Read the speech
- Argues that politics is based on negotiations where one gives and takes. Explains that the friskola reform is a beginning and promises that the work will continue beyond this. Read the speech
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- Argues that profit extraction in itself is not something bad. Suggests that the reform for the friskola needs to be reviewed and emphasizes that profits may not be taken out if the quality is not achieved. Read the speech
- Argues that profit extraction in itself is not bad because it can be used for future investments. However, emphasizes that quality must always come first and be the foundation for the school. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.