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Erik Hellsborn (SD)
What Erik Hellsborn 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.
Government policy on defense, agriculture, environment and education
- Argues that the ports in Halland are a national interest and asks whether the state will co-finance the expansion of the ports in Halmstad and Varberg to meet NATO's requirements. Read the speech
Lower alcohol tax for independent small producers proposal
- Supports the submitted proposal to give small, independent producers the same competitiveness as breweries. Argues that the reduction promotes entrepreneurship, rural development, and local jobs without threatening public health or the total tax base. Read the speech
Elderly care, infrastructure and economic policy priorities
- Asks how the negotiations are going to avoid a sharp increase in the Swedish EU fee. Argues that it is provocative to demand more money since Sweden is already a large net contributor. Read the speech
Tax exemption for workplace charging and fuel expense deductions
- Supports the government's proposal as it is forward-looking, simplifies the regulatory framework, and promotes the green transition. Argues that the proposal reduces Sweden's dependence on oil from dictatorships and rogue states as well as creates incentives for rechargeable vehicles. Read the speech
- Argues that the measure is good for the environment as well as for democracy and human rights. Does not want Sweden's war chests to be fed or the country to be held hostage by oil deliveries. Read the speech
- Argues that the bill is an important step in the right direction. Emphasizes the need for realistic reforms to eventually reduce dependence on oil and promote electrification. Read the speech
Labor market, economy, environment and security debate
- Questions about the EU Minister's plan to prevent a new refugee chaos if the war in Iran were to lead to a new wave of refugees. Argues that it is not in Sweden's or Europe's interest that such a wave seeks its way to Europe. Read the speech
Point tax proposals: SD, M, and V debate aviation and road tax
- Supports the committee's proposal. Criticizes the congestion tax as an unfair penalty tax on workers and proposes a gradual phasing out. Wants to abolish the malus tax, review the chemicals tax and argues that reductions in fuel and electricity taxes have been positive. Read the speech
Council of Europe meeting report: nuclear, renewables, fuel
- Warns that the conflict in Iran could lead to a new wave of refugees similar to 2015. Asks how the government and the EU plan to prevent a migration chaos and what the consensus between the countries looks like. Read the speech
Sweden foreign policy: Ukraine aid, Nato, and DCA agreement
- Argues that Russia's threat against Armenia must not be ignored and that it is strategically important to support the country's democratic aspirations. Wants Sweden to continue working for democracy and against Russian influence in the region. Read the speech
EU heads of state meeting: trade, nuclear power and climate
- Emphasizes that the Mercosur agreement is a comprehensive and very important trade agreement. Asks what the Prime Minister thinks about the agreement being postponed for two years due to the opposition's actions. Read the speech
Electricity prices, housing, crime and migration policy
- Questions as to whether the government assesses that Statens fastighetsverk can carry out its mandate with the current budget or if it is relevant to provide more funds ahead of 2027. Read the speech
Interest deduction rules adaptation to EU law to counter tax evasion
- Argues that the proposal should be approved to ensure legal certainty and EU compliance. Argues that the adaptation creates predictability for companies and maintains a powerful protection against tax evasion by stopping artificial arrangements. Read the speech
Council of Europe report: Russian assets, Ukraine aid, climate
- Expresses joy that the government agrees that Europe needs a very restrictive and strictly controlled immigration policy. Asks the Prime Minister to clarify this further. Read the speech
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Special income tax for persons residing abroad law adjustments
- Argues that the adjustment is necessary to uphold Swedish taxation law and close loopholes. Wants to ensure fairness, competition neutrality, and compliance with international commitments in the Öresund region by guaranteeing equal tax for equal work. Read the speech
Fuel, alcohol, electricity and electronics tax policy debate
- Proposes a gradual phasing out of the congestion tax as it affects low- and middle-income earners as well as residents in rural areas. Also wants to consider an abolition of the malus tax and a review of the chemical tax. Read the speech
- Criticizes congestion pricing as a way to force people to live in a certain way. Does not want to punish people for how they choose to organize their lives. Read the speech
- Argues that the congestion tax is self-regulating because no one wants to sit in traffic queues. Claims that individuals should be able to make trade-offs between different modes of travel without being forced to follow an environmentalist template. Read the speech
Council of Europe meeting report: joint borrowing and loans
- Argues that Europe's defense industry is not expanding sufficiently because orders are too short and focus on existing equipment instead of new technology. Asks how the Prime Minister views the opportunities to increase the production of high-tech military materiel. Read the speech
European Council meeting report: defense and Russia's war
- Argues that Europe must become more self-sufficient in military materiel because Russia has a more extensive industry than Europe. Asks the Prime Minister how he views how the European defense industry can be encouraged to grow. Read the speech
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Sweden's foreign policy: Ukraine aid, feminist policy and DCA
- Argues that it is a moral and strategic obligation for the West to support Armenia against Azerbaijan's dictatorship. Wants Sweden to support Armenia in order to promote democracy, freedom and human rights. Read the speech
EU heads of state meeting: security, Mercosur, Ukraine aid
- Asks if discussions have been held with the countries that allocate an unreasonably small share of their budget to defense spending and if requests have been made for these allocations to be increased. Read the speech
New Customs Powers Act to combat crime and financial flows
- Argues that the new customs powers act is an important next step in the fight against organized crime. Wants customs officers to be granted extended powers to stop smugglers and reduce the gangs' revenues. Read the speech
- Asks why the Social Democrats did not implement what they are now demanding during their eight years in power. Argues that the customs service today is stronger than ever thanks to increased resources, more employees and better tools. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats did not achieve their goals during eight years in power. Claims that the customs under the current government have received more money, greater powers, and better tools than under Social Democratic rule. Read the speech
Compensation for those born in 1957 and 1959 age limit
- Argues that the proposal repairs unfortunate side effects of the previous reform with the raised retirement age. Moves for approval of the committee's proposal to compensate persons born in 1957 and 1959. Read the speech
Increased gambling tax proposal for welfare and state revenue
- Supports the committee's proposal on increased gambling tax to fulfill the gambling regulation and strengthen the state's revenues. Argues that the increase is cautious and based on investigations to avoid negative impact on license-based games. Read the speech
- Argues that a higher gaming tax can provide funds for state initiatives without having excessively negative effects on the affected sectors. Is prepared to review the tax level in future negotiations if the effects on the industry become too great. Read the speech
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Point tax and customs: S, M, SD debate aviation and chemical taxes
- Proposes approval of reservation 15. Criticizes the chemical tax for being a punitive tax that hinders development and harms the business sector. Argues that the customs is underfunded and proposes significantly increased appropriations as well as expanded powers. Read the speech
- Argues that the customs are being strengthened more now than during the Social Democrats' period in government. Criticizes that the Social Democrats did not prioritize the customs' growth earlier and argues that the responsibility for healthcare lies with the regions. Read the speech
- Means that welfare in the regions is not being deprioritized in the year-end budget. Claims that the customs' resources, powers, and equipment are being strengthened and criticizes that this was not done earlier. Read the speech
Foreign policy: Ukraine, Gaza, aid reform and China-Taiwan
- Describes the historical background and the ongoing conflicts in Artsakh. Criticizes the EU's lack of action due to energy dependence and argues that the rest of the world must stand up for peace, freedom, and human rights in the South Caucasus. Read the speech
Council of Europe meeting: Sweden's role in antisemitism
- Asks what was discussed during the council meeting regarding the conflict in the South Caucasus. Argues that Azerbaijan's military intervention led to an ethnic cleansing of Christian Armenians. Read the speech
- Want Sweden and the EU to become more involved in the issue. Argues that more EU countries, including Sweden, should follow France's example by sending military personnel and allowing the export of military materiel. Read the speech
Labor market policy and unemployment insurance benefit reforms
- Want to create a new form of apprenticeship employment inspired by Norway, Denmark and Germany. Argues that this solves both high unemployment and labor shortages by facilitating for people who learn better through practical work. Read the speech
- Argues that the party focuses on broad political guidelines rather than details. Urges for consensus and common solutions between the parties as there is great agreement on many other issues. Read the speech
- Argues that there is room for consensus between the Social Democrats and the Sweden Democrats within labor market policy. Claims that the two parties stand closer to each other than several of their respective coalition partners. Read the speech
Question Time: Electricity support, regulations and pricing
- Asks whether the government will investigate the regulatory framework to give more people the chance to become local safety representatives. Argues that today's model gives trade unions a veto right and that competence is sidelined in favor of party affiliation. Read the speech
Sweden foreign policy, Ukraine aid and Russia sanctions debate
- Argues that countries that do not support Sweden in the fight against Russia should not receive aid. Suggests that these funds should instead be used to rebuild Ukraine. Read the speech
Council of Europe meeting report: migration, visas, Russia
Russia's war on Ukraine, energy crisis and China sanctions
- Asks about future weapon deliveries to Ukraine and argues that it would be unfortunate if countries send identical systems instead of complementing each other's deliveries. Read the speech
Crime, infrastructure, economy, housing and climate debate
- Criticizes that the Green Party protests against immigration policy legislative changes while simultaneously viewing gang crime as a challenge. Argues that the gang crime is due to the Green Party's previous immigration policy and asks if there is a connection between this policy and the gang crime. Read the speech
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Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.