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Eric Palmqvist (SD)
What Eric Palmqvist 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.
Uranium mining: M wants electrification, MP wants ban
- Asks if the Center Party advocates that mining should be moved abroad due to the concentration. Asks how the Center Party wants wind turbine blades to be recycled. Argues that the prospecting for uranium does not mean a doubling of mining activities. Read the speech
- Argues that the Sweden Democrats' position on municipal veto has already been clarified. Argues that extraction of alunschist should be governed by reportable environmental consequences and that it is technically possible if it can be done in a safe manner. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the opposing party uses scare rhetoric and scare vocabulary. Argues that the opposing party does not specify which mining projects or watercourses he is referring to in relation to current legislation. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the opposing party has not provided examples of modern Swedish mines or watercourses that have been tested according to the Environmental Code. Argues that foreign examples are irrelevant for Swedish conditions and asks if the opposing party trusts Swedish supervisory authorities and courts. Read the speech
Nuclear material safety and radiation protection requirements
- Argues that no cost transfer occurs to the municipalities because there is no uranium mining in Sweden today. Asks if the state subsidizes rescue services during the mining of other minerals, as the mining industry normally finances municipal welfare through employment opportunities. Read the speech
- Argues that uranium should be treated like any other mineral. Asks whether the state should strengthen the competence or if the municipality should acquire it during an industrial initiative, and whether this specifically applies to uranium. Read the speech
Nuclear material safety: SD wants uranium treated as mineral
- Want uranium to be treated like any other mineral in the legislation. Argues that decisions should be based on evidence and expertise rather than fear propaganda and that the goal of politics should not be to make mining in a certain rock type more difficult. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden needs uranium for energy and that mining in oil shale should be tested objectively and evidence-based by authorities according to the Environmental Code. Emphasizes that it is the potential consequences of mining that should be considered when granting permits. Read the speech
- Argues that it is technology-inhibiting to replace one veto with another or to limit extraction in a certain rock type. Does not want to speculate on the final product of the investigation or future collaborations as the information is sparse. Read the speech
- Maintains that it is bad to replace one veto with another. Argues that it is the potential environmental risks in each individual environmental assessment that should guide, not the rock itself. Asks which other mineral applies a municipal veto. Read the speech
- Argues that uranium does not require special legislation but should be assessed based on evidence-based knowledge and a strong Environmental Code. Criticizes that decisions are based on fear and irrelevant information from interest organizations instead of knowledge. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden needs nuclear power and minerals for defense. Notes that there are differing views on the issue and points out that wind power has not been requested by the defense. Read the speech
- Criticizes that municipalities have allowed wind power with negative consequences. Argues that low concentrations are not an obstacle to extraction since Sweden has world-leading technology for enrichment. Read the speech
Elderly care, infrastructure and economic policy priorities
- Questions whether the government intends to tighten its countermeasures against the EU if the proposal on the redistribution of bottleneck revenues remains. Read the speech
Rural area development: SD, C, and S proposals for Sweden
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that the rural areas are crucial for Sweden's competitiveness and proposes a regionalization of the property tax for industries in order to strengthen local communities. Read the speech
- Argues that the party wants to increase the police presence throughout the country by increasing the number of police officers and raising wages. Also argues that the state must adapt to local rules of the game in order to be able to compete with the civil market. Read the speech
- Argues that many police stations in rural areas have been unmanned. Wants a better police presence and more police in the community, which may require instructions to the authority to open more stations. Read the speech
- Highlights the economic importance of the forestry industry and its role as a carbon sink. Asks how much the driver may cost during a transition to forest-based fuel and questions whether the forest is sufficient. Read the speech
- Argues that mandatory requirements for renewable fuels and electric cars lead to high prices and technical problems for rural residents. Points out that the technology is not proven and that rural people have to bear the brunt of these decisions. Read the speech
- Asks whether it is reasonable to use taxpayers' funds to restore Statens servicecenter to 1,600 employees. Argues that increased IT maturity means that more people can perform transactions digitally. Read the speech
- Asks what it costs to return to 1,600 employees in an agency that is already large. Argues that Statens servicecenter has too much "costume" [overhead] in the big cities, but that it is up to the agency to make these decisions. Read the speech
Energy, school, justice, migration and environment policy
- Welcomes the Christian Democrats' changed view on the special status of reindeer husbandry as it creates fair living conditions and facilitates entrepreneurship. Argues that the status of reindeer husbandry as a national interest limits land use and that the Samefund incorrectly finances the Sami villages' legal costs. Asks if the minister intends to work for a review of the Samefund, the status of reindeer husbandry as a national interest, and a reduction in the number of reindeer. Read the speech
Labor market, economy, environment and security debate
- Argues that the mining industry is important for Sweden and that the state must create good conditions for the industry's growth. Asks how the work to simplify and shorten environmental permit processes is progressing. Read the speech
Mineral policy: SD, M, MP debate self-sufficiency and mining
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal and rejection of the motions. Argues that Sweden needs a mining-friendly policy to strengthen self-sufficiency and industry. Advocates that uranium and natural gas should be extracted and wants to see a review of the compensation to landowners and municipalities. Read the speech
- Argues that a comprehensive piece of work regarding environmental permits is underway and will be launched during the spring. Notes that the industry interprets the government's signals positively and that mapping of mineralizations is already being stimulated at the grassroots level. Read the speech
- Asks how Sweden ended up in a situation where lime became a scarce commodity despite there being plenty in the Swedish bedrock. Argues that this was due to the social life one had when governing Sweden. Read the speech
- Wants to equate uranium with other concession minerals because the current special legislation hinders the nuclear power industry. Argues that the industry should develop techniques for mining shale in line with environmental legislation and that residents must be given all the facts. Read the speech
- Argues that the rock itself is not limiting and that the environmental permit process should be the same regardless of the rock type. Wants to equate uranium with other concession minerals since these constitute part of the collective state ownership. Read the speech
- Questions about the consequences of the Finnish mining tax for the willingness to invest. Argues that one should not have an over-reliance on the recycling of materials that are not easily accessible. Read the speech
- Criticizes that Finland's mining tax has reduced the willingness to invest. Argues that low concentrations are not a sustainable argument against mining and that active agricultural land will not be utilized. Asks about relaxations in regulations for recycling. Read the speech
Regional development policy: infrastructure, police and wages
- Motion to approve the committee's proposal. Emphasizes the importance of infrastructure, the abolition of the aviation tax, and the removal of rules that hinder companies. Proposes that support to rural retailers be reviewed as well as that the property tax for industrial and power production facilities be regionalized or municipalized. Read the speech
- Confirms that the transport support has been reduced slightly. Argues that high diesel prices and the low utilization rate of the subsidy justify the adjustment. Suggests that instead, the general transport costs in Sweden should be lowered. Read the speech
- Argues that the transport subsidy should reasonably be adjusted because fuel prices have fallen. Claims that the best support for companies is lower prices at the pump. Read the speech
- Confirms that more police and a strengthened justice system are needed to combat crimes against small business owners and traders in rural areas. Argues that the police must be able to conduct a coordinated effort even outside of metropolitan areas. Read the speech
- Argues that the issue is primarily a labor market and migration policy issue rather than an industrial policy issue. Emphasizes the importance of achieving a functioning matching where people take available jobs. Acknowledges that the wage floor is a blunt tool but explains that it was the agreed solution. Read the speech
- Asks how the Social Democrats view the Swedish National Audit Office as an institution and its conclusions regarding transport subsidies, support for commercial services, and the relocation of state agencies. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's savings on Statens servicecenter are reasonable as the pressure has decreased. Criticizes that agencies are growing without requirements for efficiency and suggests that offices be merged or replaced with mobile units. Read the speech
LKAB transition to fossil-free sponge iron and national goals
- Wish to vote in favor of the committee's proposal. Welcome the government's new ownership policy which increases transparency and documentation, as well as that LKAB now communicates a phased and profitable transition. Read the speech
Climate policy, elderly care and social services debate
- Criticizes that the previous government's ban on the extraction of coal, oil, and natural gas is harmful from a total defense perspective. Asks if the government intends to work towards an abolition of these bans. Read the speech
Regional development: transport costs, service offices and Bromma
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that commercial services in rural areas must be protected and emphasizes the importance of reasonable transport costs and infrastructure. Advocates for a regionalization of the property tax for industry and electricity production. Read the speech
- Argues that there is a positive basic attitude towards relocating government agencies. Points out, however, that it is not entirely worry-free due to problems with competence supply and cooperation. Read the speech
- Confirms that there are government agencies throughout the country and that the party has a positive basic view towards outsourcing such jobs. Argues that previous relocations have been criticized due to a lack of competence and educational opportunities at the locations. Read the speech
- Criticizes the travel deduction proposal because it would benefit city dwellers but disadvantage rural commuters. Argues that the proposal is unacceptable as it creates losers in the countryside due to distance limitations. Read the speech
- Argues that the proposal was poorly designed and that people in rural areas, including middle-income women, are dependent on the car because public transport is not an option. Read the speech
- Answers the question about Finland by admitting that he does not know the price there. Argues that the government has succeeded in lowering the price at the pump by more than ten kronor and criticizes the previous government's explanation regarding Putin prices. Read the speech
- Argues that high fuel prices created skyrocketing inflation and became expensive for farmers. Points out that the high prices also affected municipalities with long distances and that Sweden should not have any of the world's highest prices. Read the speech
- Criticizes that Statens servicecenter has too many offices in Stockholm and argues that it is reasonable to use mobile units for those who cannot use digital services. Asks how many visits are considered reasonable per office. Read the speech
- Proposes that local service offices with low utilization rates be replaced by mobile units to use tax funds effectively. Argues that increased digitalization and mobile units make it possible for authorities to work smarter. Read the speech
Uranium mining ban removal in Sweden: SD, S, and M debate
- Argues that the current uranium ban is poor legislation that has hindered the mining industry and Sweden's attractiveness as a mining nation. Wants to lift the ban to increase self-sufficiency, facilitate prospecting for other metals, and create profitable value chains. Read the speech
- Argues that it is reasonable that one does not know which specific projects are affected in advance. Wants to remove double legislation and argues that the government has the mandate to make decisions in matters concerning national interests. Read the speech
- Argues that local municipalities led by opposition parties can express criticism of the proposal. Points out that the Sverigedemokraterna and Moderaterna have a different view on uranium mining than those who are genuinely against it. Read the speech
- Argues that it is technically complicated to break alunschist in an environmentally correct manner. However, wants the goal to be that new technology makes it possible to extract uranium in a profitable and acceptable way. Read the speech
- Argues that land use requires trade-offs between different special interests such as food production and the mining industry. Welcomes more mines and argues that the land can be backfilled and improved after mining operations. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has implemented several industrial policy measures to simplify regulations and lower costs for companies. Asks what the Social Democratic government did during eight years to promote Swedish business. Read the speech
- Argues that the private business sector generates taxes that fund public services. Welcomes secondary extraction and questions whether the environmental limits are reasonable since they are lower than the limit values for drinking water. Read the speech
- Asks how much ore is mined in Aitik and by LKAB every year. Read the speech
- Argues that the extraction volumes must be put into perspective and that the extent should not be exaggerated. Wants extraction to take place in a sensible way if it is profitable. Read the speech
Question Time: Eating disorders, Gaza genocide, and inflation
- Welcomes that new nuclear power shall be built in Sweden as an important milestone for a robust and fossil-free energy system. Asks how it is ensured that the new reactors are ready by the mid-2030s. Read the speech
Nordic cooperation and Arctic strategy: defense and green transition
- Argues that the Arctic is geopolitically, security-politically, and trade-politically relevant for Sweden. Urges the members to use a world map with the North Pole at the center to understand the region's importance and relevance in everyday politics. Read the speech
Sweden mineral policy: permit processes and alum shale ban
- Criticizes that the Social Democratic leadership did not meet the municipalities' demands for state support and competence during the social transformation that was taking place in Malmfälten. Argues that it is incomprehensible that the government is being blamed for these shortcomings. Read the speech
- Argues that the housing shortage in Gällivare is due to LKAB following a regulatory framework from previous governments. Asks if the Social Democrats intend to change the lack of coordination between state-owned companies and the owner. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden has good access to raw materials and that it must be profitable to mine them. Wants to roll back previous restrictions on alunschist and uranium as well as improve compensation to landowners and local communities. Read the speech
- Argues that restrictions for alunschist mining should be assessed individually in each project. Criticizes state-funded battery manufacturing but argues that recycling of metals is positive as long as it occurs on commercial grounds. Read the speech
- Argues that the business sector should make the investments and not the taxpayers should take the big risk. Argues that a carte blanche cannot be given for battery manufacturing. Asks how the Social Democrats view an OPS solution for the Malmbanan. Read the speech
- Asks whether the member trusts the environmental assessments of Swedish expert agencies. Also asks whether the Left Party's view on mining is that it "affects" communities and argues that mining is necessary for the existence of certain communities. Read the speech
- Argues that an increase in the mineral fee can harm the Swedish mining industry as Sweden is already one of the world's most expensive countries for ore production. Asks if Vänsterpartiet is aware that other fees must be lowered to compensate for an increase. Read the speech
Management of hit and killed reindeer: KD and SD debate
- Argues that dead reindeer often remain on the road and cause traffic hazards, sanitary inconvenience, and secondary accidents. Asks what the minister intends to do to curb this beyond the preventive measures. Read the speech
- Requests that measures be investigated to prevent traffic-killed reindeer from remaining on the roads. Asks if the minister can work towards clearer sanction measures when animals are left behind. Read the speech
- Criticizes that hit deer are left behind to rot. Argues that the problem contributes to prejudice and misunderstanding and calls for a solution to the issue. Read the speech
Regional development policy: infrastructure, nuclear and services
- Argues that the cuts in Statens servicecenter are a small and reasonable efficiency measure. Explains that offices in cities can be streamlined and that officials in rural areas can share premises to optimize resource utilization. Read the speech
- Argues that the closure of offices is based on the authority's analysis to streamline operations. Criticizes the Social Democrats' focus on offices with few cases and emphasizes that more efficient use of resources is necessary to retain expertise. Read the speech
- Argues that political decisions often have too much of a metropolitan focus and that the countryside is often forgotten. Wants the property tax for power production facilities to be regionalized and proposes an unconditional evaluation of the transfer of responsibility for regional development from the county administrative boards to the regions. Read the speech
Regional development: rural business support and wind revenue
- Criticizes the Green Party's previous demand for 2.5 billion SEK for compensatory measures against high fuel prices. Asks whether the Green Party would actually support such compensatory measures for residents in rural areas given their stance on private car ownership. Read the speech
- Argues that production values should remain in the production sites and that another redistribution would benefit poor municipalities in the inland of Norrland. Criticizes that 2.6 billion kronor are used to compensate residents in rural areas. Read the speech
Regional development: SD, S, and V debate rural growth
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that reasonable transport costs are crucial for development and that rules that hinder should be removed. Proposes an evaluation of the responsibility for regional development between regions and county administrative boards. Read the speech
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- Asks how much it will cost the taxpayers if the proposed compensation measure does not cover the actual costs for the fuel prices that the party advocates for. Criticizes that the proposal does not entail full cost coverage. Read the speech
- Argues that the efficiency deduction for Statens servicecenter is not a reduction of the operation. Criticizes the government's handling of the reduction obligation and questions the costs for fuels under a Social Democratic government. Read the speech
Labor market, energy, food and social issues in Riksdag debate
- Asks whether the Minister for Rural Affairs intends to work for increased opportunities to exploit state land above the cultivation limit. Argues that the administrative limit creates a land shortage and risks hindering growth in municipalities. Read the speech
LKAB role in mining industry: state ownership and Malmberget
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- Criticizes LKAB's handling of villa owners and residents in eastern Malmberget, where compensations and conditions are considered deficient. Argues that the company should act as a role model and that it is a failure that supervisory authorities have to intervene. Read the speech
- Expresses pride in the Swedish mining industry but expresses concern over the negative opinion that arises when the state-owned company does not act in a way that creates understanding. Argues that the situation in Gällivare is an issue that concerns the reputation of the entire mining industry. Read the speech
Hotel and guesthouse permit requirement abolished to cut bureaucracy
- Argues that the abolition of the hotel permit is an important issue for business owners and an engine for integration. Criticizes previous Social Democratic governments for not having addressed regulatory burdens that cost companies billions in reduced productivity. Read the speech
Natura 2000 permits and Mining Act processing concessions
- Argues that moving the Natura 2000 assessments to the environmental permit assessment is a wise step to streamline the permit processes. Requests a new mineral strategy to increase self-sufficiency and improve Sweden's international competitiveness. Read the speech
- Argues that the infrastructure deficiency in northern Sweden is due to decades of neglect rather than the government's actions. Criticizes the Social Democrats for previously denying the municipalities financial support for the societal transformation. Read the speech
- Argues that the Malmbanan railway and road E10 are neglected. Proposes a regionalization of the property tax for industrial properties and argues that the mineral fee should be reviewed. Read the speech
- Argues that alternative materials should be presented as viable and cost-effective alternatives before they are expected to replace existing materials. Asks why the Green Party's current statement resembles SD's views, unlike during the previous parliamentary term. Read the speech
- Argues that electric cars have become cheaper without subsidies and criticizes the previous tax shift between city and countryside. Also asks what the speaker is dissatisfied with since Sweden is already among the best in the world on environmental performance. Read the speech
Troll factories, forestry, animal welfare and democracy debate
- Questions about whether the Minister is prepared to investigate the conditions for a reform that returns production values from mines, industries, and power plants to the local communities and regions. Read the speech
Regional development: countryside resources and company growth
- Wants to evaluate the distribution of responsibilities between county administrative boards and regions. Argues that the government's reforms have lowered fuel prices and increased travel deductions, which benefits rural areas. Proposes regulatory simplifications for entrepreneurship, the introduction of farm sales and an evaluation of support for commercial services. Criticizes that the interests of reindeer husbandry limit equal conditions for living and entrepreneurship throughout the country. Wants to investigate the regionalization of property tax for industrial properties in order to return production values to local regions. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Green Party's energy policy and argues that the decommissioning of reactors made the energy system vulnerable. Argues that high fuel prices are rural-hostile policy that forces people to move to the cities. Read the speech
- Criticizes the bonus-malus system for subsidizing expensive electric cars in large cities at the expense of the countryside. Argues that the countryside lacks infrastructure for electric cars and wants to lower fuel prices to facilitate things for people and companies. Read the speech
- Argues that the world market price was not lowered by 10 kronor during New Year's Eve. Instead asks what the diesel price would have been if S-V-MP had been in power. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's measures have lowered fuel prices by approximately 10 kronor compared to when the price was at its highest. Claims that an S-V-MP government would have been harmful to the countryside through higher fuel prices and worsened travel deductions. Read the speech
- Agrees that there are unequal conditions between city and country. Criticizes the Green Party's policy regarding fuel prices, electricity, the malus tax, and the aviation tax, and questions why voters in the countryside would think this policy is good. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Green Party's focus on cycling as being out of touch with the countryside. Argues that the party prioritizes costly high-speed trains between major cities over northern Sweden. Read the speech
Economy, defense, social policy and infrastructure debate
- Asks how the work with the Council of State referral is progressing and when the government expects the Riksdag to be able to make a decision. Also asks whether the proposal will also cover distilled beverages. Read the speech
Mineral policy: uranium ban, coal/gas/oil and new strategy
- Asks why it is now considered right to develop a new mineral strategy despite previous opposition. Also asks what is being considered regarding waste heaps, as it is cheaper to load them than to mine ore in a mine. Read the speech
- Asks why it has become relevant for the Social Democrats to address the need for a new mineral strategy right now. Argues that Sweden dropped in the ranking due to an outdated strategy long before the war in Ukraine. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden has lost attractiveness due to long and unclear permit processes. Wants to roll back the ban on prospecting for coal, gas, and oil as well as lift the uranium ban to strengthen self-sufficiency and the green transition. Read the speech
- Argues that the motion is not about the Mining Act but about robust legislation. Wants a review of all legislation affecting mining and mineral policy to ensure it is robust during crises. Read the speech
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- Criticizes that nothing happened during the previous parliamentary term despite the industry's wishes. Argues that the circular economy is only part of the solution as the need for virgin material is increasing. Asks how Miljöpartiet views a future where the circular economy is emphasized. Read the speech
- Argues that recycling is not the great solution. Suggests that the regulatory framework be simplified so that companies can take over old mine sites and responsibility for waste. Asks if Miljöpartiet is prepared to support such proposals. Read the speech
Relocating authorities outside Stockholm for regional development
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal and argues that there is political consensus on locating agencies outside Stockholm to stimulate regional development. Emphasizes that relocation must occur without harming efficiency or increasing costs. Read the speech
- Argues that the government already has the tools that are being requested. Suggests that the government should analyze the Swedish National Audit Office's criticism and slow down the process to ensure that relocations occur effectively and without wasting tax money. Read the speech
- Argues that it does not always benefit all agencies to be outsourced. Wants the government to learn from the Swedish National Audit Office's audits and that outsourcing is carried out with wisdom and deliberation. Read the speech
- Asks how the member views that authorities close to metropolitan regions have not had a favorable effect on attracting jobs. Argues that there is no added value in having service offices extremely close to each other. Read the speech
- Means that the criticism concerns both the establishment of new agencies and the relocation of agencies. Asks if there is a benefit in rationalizing and merging agencies to lower costs for taxpayers. Read the speech
Government responsibility, infrastructure, crime and economy
- Argues that farm sales can benefit the Swedish tourism industry and rural areas. Asks if the minister will do their utmost to ensure the proposal is designed in a way that benefits Swedish distilleries. Read the speech
Rural area conditions: infrastructure, property tax and resources
- Argues that current subsidy models have reached their limit and calls for new solutions and reforms to solve the skills supply and the shortage of community services outside the metropolitan regions. Urges to think outside the box and find new solutions. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the countryside is regarded as something that needs support and argues that current models have reached their limit. Proposes new incentives and compensation models as well as a regionalized property tax for industrial properties. Read the speech
- Argues that the countryside needs conditions for growth rather than regulation. Suggests that current models for property tax need to be replaced with new solutions so that values remain in the regions. Read the speech
Uranium in mineral strategy: KD and SD want to lift ban
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- Argues that it is morally wrong to put uranium back into the ground at mixed deposits. Asks if it is not logical to include uranium in the Swedish mineral strategy given the security policy situation. Read the speech
- Argues that the uranium ban was introduced on ideological grounds and not to solve an actual problem. Asks which legislation the minister considers insufficient and argues that current legislation is sufficient to remove the ban already now. Read the speech
Security, Palestine aid, culture and mental health debate
Mineral policy: mining permits, Sami rights and climate goals
- Proposes that an amendment permit should be the default state for changes in existing operations. Argues that today's system is costly for companies and resource-intensive for authorities. Asks why Vänsterpartiet is not following up on the proposal. Read the speech
- Argues that reduced workload should free up capacity within the agencies. Asks how Vänsterpartiet intends to streamline and speed up the permit processes beyond the proposals to be voted on. Read the speech
Sweden mineral policy: SD demands faster permits and uranium
- Requests approval of reservation 6 and argues that Sweden must be a modern industrial nation that extracts its own raw materials to reduce dependence on imports. Criticizes the 2018 uranium ban as irrational and proposes that it be repealed to strengthen the country's resilience. Read the speech
- Argues that the ban on uranium mining was superfluous because existing laws and the municipal veto already regulated the activity. Safeguards the municipal veto and wants to clarify that it is not intended to be repealed. Read the speech
- Argues that the fear of uranium mining is often unjustified and is based on negative campaigning. Criticizes that the legislation regarding limestone mining on Gotland was a consequence of the previous government's actions. Read the speech
- Argues that a uranium ban is counterproductive and that mining should be allowed if it is environmentally viable and profitable. Suggests that the industry and authorities should determine suitability based on existing legislation rather than an additional ban. Read the speech
- Argues that the uranium ban is meaningless as it has not prevented mining but has hindered prospecting for other minerals. Wants to abolish the ban so that Sweden, as a nuclear power nation, can mine its own fuel and secure preparedness. Read the speech
Uranium mining ban: KD and SD want to lift it for security
- Criticizes that the uranium ban was pushed through for ideological reasons rather than realpolitik. Asks why the government sees itself bound to an evaluation when there is today a parliamentary majority to repeal the law. Read the speech
- Wants to remove the ban on uranium mining to create the right conditions for the prospecting industry and create a good degree of self-sufficiency of nuclear fuel. Argues that imports from countries with questionable governance are not justifiable. Read the speech
- Argues that the minister's tasks are further reasons to abolish the legislation. Regrets that the Committee on Enterprise's report does not remove the ban and asks if the government will work to lift the ban next year. Read the speech
Regional development policy: mining, nuclear and property tax
- Proposes approval of reservation 11. Argues that companies and people in the regions need reasonable conditions to develop on their own. Suggests that the property tax for industry and electricity production be regionalized to compensate municipalities with declining tax bases. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Green Party's policy if the transition to electric cars entails an enormous cost burden for municipalities. Argues that long distances and the need for charging infrastructure make electric cars expensive and less usable in rural areas. Read the speech
- Argues that electricity prices have also been volatile. Criticizes that the fuel check is too small to cover the costs for an electric car that can tow a caravan. Argues that offshore wind power is extremely expensive and is not the solution for the future. Read the speech
Regional development: SD, S, and M debate growth strategies
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that regional development is best promoted by tearing down obstacles and regulations that drive urbanization rather than through targeted support. Read the speech
- Argues that the party had higher ambitions than the current proposal regarding the reduction obligation. Notes that fuel prices would have been lower if the party had been in power or received higher support in the election. Read the speech
- Regrets that the increased reduction obligation led to sharply increased fuel prices at the turn of the year. Argues that the decision could have been avoided and wants to be able to overturn previous decisions in order to lower fuel prices. Read the speech
Economy, migration, schools and environment review in Riksdag
- Criticizes that the deregulation of vehicle inspections has led to a shortage of inspection services and long queues in parts of the country. Asks if the Minister for Rural Affairs intends to take measures to remove penalties for vehicle owners and has a long-term plan. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.