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Eric Westroth (SD)
What Eric Westroth 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.
Economic and fiscal policy guidelines and 2026 budget revision
- Argues that the government's economic policy has created stability and lowered inflation through responsibility. Wishes to vote in favor of the reports and emphasizes that tax cuts for work, savings, and fuels strengthen households and the business sector. Read the speech
VAT on dance performances to be reduced from 25 to 6 percent
- Welcomes the reduction of the VAT on dance performances as a recognition that dance is real culture. Argues that the previously high VAT was an unfair punitive tax that harmed the industry and moves for approval of the proposal. Read the speech
Supplementary tax reports for companies in large groups
- Argues that the supplementary tax is important to create fair conditions and counteract profit shifting. Supports the committee's proposal to harmonize Swedish rules with international frameworks and reduce the administrative burden through automatic information exchange. Read the speech
- Admits that the work has created an administrative monster for companies. Argues that an announcement of an evaluation would not add anything now since the regulatory framework needs to be established in a better way first. Read the speech
- Argues that the legislation is an ongoing international work that cannot be decided nationally. Wants to keep the administrative burden to a minimum, but considers that an announcement is not meaningful before the legislation is finished. Read the speech
Tax policy, entrepreneurship and economic equality debate
- Argues that companies are the backbone of the tax base and that favorable, clear tax conditions are crucial for innovation and growth. Wants to simplify rules for research, development and small businesses as well as expand savings opportunities to strengthen entrepreneurship and economic freedom. Read the speech
Forest taxation framework: S, SD, and C debate new rules
- Argues that forest owners are important for the economy and that they should not be penalized tax-wise when the state restricts production for nature conservation. Moves for approval of the proposal on a compensation fund and nature conservation account to mitigate economic burden. Read the speech
Electricity prices, housing, crime and migration policy
- Criticizes that Fortifikationsverket is still under the Ministry of Finance and that the 2006 rental model creates bureaucracy and high costs. Asks if the government plans to move the agency to the Ministry of Defence and replace the rental model to facilitate preparedness. Read the speech
Crime policy, energy supply, and defense priorities in Riksdag
- Asks whether the government, with the new legislation, has the tools needed to restore order in vulnerable areas. Notes that serious violent crimes are still strongly linked to these areas. Read the speech
Tax, customs and crime: SD, S and M propose new measures
- Argues that the Swedish Tax Agency, the Swedish Customs Service, and the Swedish Enforcement Authority are central to the welfare state and internal defense. Wants to increase appropriations for residency checks, biometrics, weapons for customs officers, and the fight against the criminal economy. Read the speech
State Budget 2026: Tax cuts, food VAT and child allowance
- Argues that the budget strengthens the work line and household finances through tax cuts. Proposes, among other things, reduced food VAT, reduced energy tax on electricity, tax exemption for job premiums, and improved rules for tonnage taxation of Swedish-flagged vessels. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Green Party for having shut down nuclear power, which has led to higher electricity prices for households and rural areas. Argues that the Green Party's budget proposal raises taxes and questions their concern for the competitiveness of companies given the high electricity prices. Read the speech
- Argues that Germany has gone further in its green transition, which has led to factory closures. Criticizes the lack of profitability and power of wind power when it is not blowing and argues that the decommissioning of nuclear reactors has caused a power shortage. Read the speech
- Rejects the description that those worst off receive the least in the budget. Argues that those with the weakest incomes receive the most development of their incomes in the budget. Read the speech
- Argues that tax cuts are an investment where people get to keep more of their salary. Criticizes the Social Democrats' proposal on bank tax as it lacks clarity regarding implementation. Wants to reward diligence and risk-taking to secure long-term growth. Read the speech
- Believes in technological development and market solutions for emission reductions. Argues that tax funds should not be drained for enthusiasts without the products being sellable. Criticizes the Center Party's previous policy regarding fuel prices and nuclear power. Read the speech
- Argues that tax revenue should not be used as venture capital for large industrial investments without the market solving this itself. Asks how the Centerpartiet will get its proposals through since there is a lack of consensus in the opposition. Read the speech
Crime policy, social reforms and economy: prison rental
- Argues that the EU Commission's budget proposal implies increased expenditures and higher membership fees for Sweden. Wants a restrictive budget line in the EU to prioritize defense and competitiveness and asks how the EU Minister intends to work for a tighter budget. Read the speech
Economic and budget policy: tax cuts, subsidies, and defense
- Argues that the government's policy has lowered inflation and strengthened household finances through tax cuts and reliefs. Emphasizes that simplifications of EU rules and reduced costs for companies and transport are crucial for growth. Read the speech
- Argues that it must pay off to work, educate oneself, and take risks in order to create growth. Criticizes the Social Democrats for wanting a significantly higher tax level than the current government. Read the speech
- Argues that it is reasonable for one to be allowed to keep half of the last earned krona. Aims to motivate people to make an extra effort by allowing them to keep half of the extra money they earn. Read the speech
Stricter measures against export of stolen goods via customs
- Argues that it is time for the export of stolen goods to be criminalized in order to increase safety and stop international theft rings. Wants Customs to be given the right tools and resources to act as a last resort when the police do not succeed. Read the speech
Tax procedures, population registration and customs powers
- Argues that the tax system should increase transparency through clearer payslips and be simplified to strengthen companies' competitiveness. Wants to strengthen the population registration through order, tidiness and biometrics, as well as increase the customs' resources, personnel and powers to combat smuggling and export fraud. Read the speech
Reduced alcohol tax for independent craft breweries
- Argues that reduced alcohol tax for small breweries creates better conditions for innovation, local economy and culture. Wants to vote in favor of the proposal as it promotes the business sector without affecting public health. Read the speech
Tax, customs and crime fighting: inflation, resources and gangs
- Argues that the Swedish Tax Agency, the Swedish Customs Service, and the Swedish Enforcement Authority are crucial for society's security and function as bulwarks against economic crime. Wants the authorities to receive sufficient resources and powers to combat tax evasion, welfare crime, smuggling, and the export of stolen goods. Read the speech
Flexible rules for occupational pensions and pension savings
- Supports the government's proposal to enable pauses in pension payments. Argues that current rules are rigid and that the change gives pensioners control over financial decisions as well as makes it easier for employers to recruit experienced labor. Read the speech
Income tax reform: green deduction and work vs capital gaps
- Argues that income tax must be fair and transparent in order to promote work and risk-taking. Proposes a review of the ROT deduction, an investigation into the cultural heritage ROT, improved gift tax deduction, facilitated employee options as well as the introduction of a universal pension. Read the speech
Gender Recognition Act: self-identification and medical care
- Argues that the issue is insufficiently prepared and that the proposal opens the door for individuals with dishonest intentions to obtain legitimate identity documents. Asks why the law is being forced through before the views of referral bodies have been investigated. Read the speech
- Argues that the simplification of legal gender reassignment will lead to more people being able to change their personal identity numbers. Asks whether the possibility of introducing gender-neutral personal identity numbers instead of individuals changing their personal identity numbers has been sufficiently investigated. Read the speech
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Tax procedures, population registration and Ukrainian refugees
- Argues that the proposed committee initiative on gender identity affects the Committee on Taxation's area of responsibility and the population register. Asks what impact the new legislation risks having on the population register and the government's ambition for a correct population register. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the legislation is being forced through instead of investigating existing problems. Asks to what extent the member is concerned that criminals can exploit the opportunity to obtain new personal identity numbers and identity documents. Read the speech
- Criticizes the proposal for a new gender identity law as it risks being exploited by criminals and complicates identity management. Argues that the proposal is being pushed through in a democratically flawed manner and urges members to vote no. Read the speech
Government management of healthcare, economy, energy and environment
- Asks the Minister for Finance about the challenges for a coherent identity management and combating the criminal economy whether a new gender identity law would mean that individuals could hold several different identity documents before private actors and foreign authorities. Read the speech
Government responsibility, infrastructure, crime and economy
- Asks if the government plans to review the legislation to simplify bank switching. Argues that the competition in the banking market may be insufficient and that the banks' large profits are distasteful when households are struggling financially. Read the speech
Transfer pricing directive: Member states' rights and OECD
- Criticizes the Commission's proposal as "too much of a good thing" because it risks creating a rigid system that limits the flexibility in the OECD's framework. Argues that the solution should be sought by improving the OECD's framework instead of introducing a separate EU system. Read the speech
Tax, customs and execution: Tullverket powers and 100m SEK
- Argues that the authorities under expenditure area 3 are crucial for crime fighting and the financing of society. Wants to strengthen the Swedish Tax Agency through increased control of population registration and settlements, and advocates for the arming of customs officers and expanded powers to stop stolen goods. Read the speech
- Questions whether the Social Democrats conduct a better policy for Tullverket in opposition than in government. Points out that the Social Democrats in opposition want to add 14 percent to Tullverket, which is more than they have ever done in government. Read the speech
- Means that the work on the population register is ongoing and that the government is allocating 95 million kronor for a national census. Assures that the pledge has not been broken and that Skatteverket receives the resources needed to carry out the census. Read the speech
Customs personnel safety: weapons, staffing and equipment
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- Hope that the investigations lead to proposals for service weapons for personnel in external service as well as funds for technical equipment. Ask if the government is prepared to provide the funds that Tullverket considers they need. Read the speech
Union Customs Code and European Customs Agency proposal
- Criticizes the establishment of a European customs authority as unnecessary and a transfer of power to Brussels as alarming. Argues that common minimum levels for sanctions conflict with the subsidiarity principle and proposes that these should be determined at the national level. Read the speech
Tax exemption for workplace vehicle charging for green transition
- Argues that the tax exemption facilitates the transition to an electrified vehicle fleet by reducing the administrative burden for employers and benefits owners of older electric cars and plug-in hybrids. Moves for approval of the proposal. Read the speech
Tax system for companies, capital and wealth: M, S, L plans
- Argues that companies are the backbone of the tax base and wants the government to investigate a "carry back" system for corporate results. Also wants to increase the standard deduction for the rental of private homes and simplify the legislation so that ISK holders can participate in new share issues. Read the speech
New Value Added Tax Act: S, V, and C debate EU directives
- Argues that the VAT system should be as simple as possible through a broadened VAT base and fewer exemptions. Emphasizes that the new law makes the regulation more easy to understand and easy to apply and that the legislation should support non-profit organizations. Read the speech
EU directive on crypto tax crime cooperation and sanctions
- Argues that a common regulatory framework for the exchange of information on crypto-assets is beneficial for correct taxation. However, criticizes EU-wide minimum levels for sanctions as taxation is a national competence and wants to safeguard national sovereignty. Read the speech
Government economic policy, inflation, welfare and energy
- Questions about whether the government can rectify problems in the Nordic tax treaties in order to create a predictable and legally secure taxation for Swedish seafarers. Read the speech
EU wage regulation lawsuit and Lund-Hässleholm rail priority
- Argues that discrimination based on political views violates international conventions. Asks whether the government intends to include political views as a ground for discrimination in Swedish legislation. Read the speech
GDP-indexing of chemical and waste incineration taxes
- Approves the committee's report. Argues that the taxes are fiscal rather than behavior-steering and criticizes that the waste incineration tax harms combined heat and power plants and the stability of the electricity system. Wants to reject the GDP indexing and proposes that the taxes be abolished in their current form. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.