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Fredrik Ahlstedt (M)
What Fredrik Ahlstedt 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.
Sweden's role and EU direction in 2025: SD, S, and V goals
- Argues that the EU should focus on common security, competitiveness, and democratic values. Wants to continue the support to Ukraine, strengthen cooperation against organized crime, prioritize regulatory simplifications and free trade as well as ensure that the expansion occurs under rule-of-law conditions. Read the speech
Sweden security policy: Nato membership, nuclear weapons, DCA
- Argues that Sweden must base itself on reality and prioritize national interests through strength and accountability. Wants Sweden to be an active Nato member that invests in defense, welcomes the DCA agreement and advocates for deterrence combined with disarmament. Read the speech
- Argues that NATO's collective deterrence is the basis for Sweden's security. Explains that the conversation with France is without preconditions and that Sweden wants to continue working with NATO's deterrence while the dialogue with France continues. Read the speech
- Means that Sweden has accepted an invitation from France. Emphasizes that Sweden has not made any commitments but is coming to the meeting to listen to what France wants to say. Read the speech
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Healthcare management, deportations and maternal care grants
- Asks what the status is for the Mercosur agreement after it was stopped by the EU Parliament and if there are measures to open other markets for Sweden and the EU. Read the speech
Government economic policy, nuclear power and pay transparency
- Asks how the dialogue with France should continue after President Macron's speech on strengthened deterrence. Read the speech
Sweden foreign policy: Ukraine aid, Nato, and DCA agreement
- Argues that Sweden's foreign and security policy should be based on strength, responsibility, and solidarity with democratic friends. Wants to pursue a long-term and powerful policy to support Ukraine, deepen cooperation within Nato and strengthen Nordic and Baltic cooperation. Read the speech
- Argues that the government prioritizes the local area and has worked to ensure increased civilian aid to Ukraine. The purpose is to support the reconstruction of infrastructure, healthcare, and energy supply as a complement to the military defense. Read the speech
- Argues that all expenditures must be financed and that Sweden is still a major aid donor. Explains that the government prioritizes aid to Ukraine because the country is crucial for Swedish and European security. Read the speech
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- Argues that the government's reform agenda for aid aims to increase the impact of every krona by reducing the number of countries. This is intended to lead to greater impact on climate, growth, and trade. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden is still one of the world's most generous countries when it comes to climate aid. Wants the government to prioritize aid to Ukraine in order to strengthen Sweden's security. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is carrying out an important reform agenda by prioritizing support for Ukraine. Explains that Sweden continues to be a major climate aid donor but that priorities must be set due to a limited budget. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's budget requires priorities and that certain projects will be reduced or disappear. Emphasizes that Sweden is still one of the world's most generous donors and that resources must be used effectively. Read the speech
- Argues that it is important to strengthen the rights and empowerment of women and girls. Emphasizes that Sweden is still one of the largest aid donors with a large aid budget and continues to work with projects in, among others, Ukraine. Read the speech
Commission's 2026 work programme: trade, security, climate
- Wants an offensive growth agenda with more free trade agreements and less bureaucracy. Argues that the work program should prioritize continued support for Ukraine, strengthened defense cooperation, technology-neutral climate policy as well as a principled expansion. Read the speech
SVT terrestrial network 1.5 billion SEK and CBAM impact
- Notes that Sweden has negotiated new free trade agreements with Mercosur and Indonesia. Asks which concrete new market opportunities the Minister sees for Swedish companies as a result of these agreements. Read the speech
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F-tax new obstacles and revocation grounds to counter abuse
- Argues that a robust and fair tax system is a prerequisite for entrepreneurship and growth. Wants to increase rigor against abuse of tax deductions and lack of reporting from foreign companies to counter tax evasion. Moves for approval of the committee's proposal. Read the speech
Foreign policy, education, healthcare and UNRWA funding
- Argues that increased growth is an important strategy to boost Sweden's economy and make Swedes wealthier. Asks how the government will facilitate for small and medium-sized enterprises to grow and reduce the regulatory burden. Read the speech
Solar cell and micro-production tax subsidies debate
- Argues that solar power no longer needs the same level of subsidies because the expansion has been good. Wants to invest in more predictable electricity, such as nuclear power and hydropower, to manage the increasing demand for clean electricity. Read the speech
Tax reform and company rules: M, S, and KD debate capital
- Argues that simple rules and low tax rates create growth and promote investments. Criticizes the opposition's proposals for punitive taxes such as wealth tax and inheritance tax, as these harm the economy and welfare. Read the speech
- Argues that the availability of capital is crucial for companies' growth and development. Emphasizes that capital, together with education and infrastructure, is necessary to create jobs and economic development. Read the speech
- Safeguards capital as tax increases risk causing banks and entrepreneurs to leave the country. Wants to simplify the tax system to promote growth and create jobs through a better innovation climate. Read the speech
- Argues that the tax reform is ongoing by continuing with the job tax credit to stimulate work and savings. Asks if the opponent intends to raise income taxes again. Read the speech
- Argues that a tax reform is not needed because the government is already implementing a reform by lowering taxes. Criticizes the proposal for a tax reform which in fact aims to raise taxes on, among other things, bank, property and corporate. Read the speech
Identity verification at state agencies and population registry
- Criticizes the previous Social Democratic government's decision to outsource the identity verification to a newly established agency. Argues that this has negatively affected the quality of the population registry. Read the speech
- Argues that the previous government did not prioritize quality in the population registration. Criticizes that the reform of Statens servicecenter was not well-thought-out regarding identity issues and argues that the consequences of this must now be handled. Read the speech
- Argues that a coherent identity management is required to prevent misuse. Emphasizes that the government has taken measures through increased use of biometrics, investigations into Skatteverket's powers and coordination between authorities. Moves for approval of the committee's proposal. Read the speech
- Argues that the census today is digitized and is carried out continuously by Skatteverket. Explains that the quality of the population register has improved through system changes, phasing out of coordination numbers, and control of addresses. Read the speech
- Argues that voters prioritize efficiency and results. Emphasizes that the government's measures yield results and that the goal is a better order in the population register to counter abuse and fraud. Argues that a modern census is the important issue. Read the speech
Supplementary tax for companies in large groups regulations
- Argues that Swedish companies are important for growth and that a global minimum tax creates a fair basis for competition. Argues that the proposed additions are of an administrative nature and provide companies with increased clarity. Moves for approval of the committee's report. Read the speech
VAT rules for small businesses and art: 120,000 kr limit
- Questions whether the member's intention is to raise the VAT on food or on services within tourism. Also wants clarification on whether the Social Democrats mean that the VAT on food should be raised. Read the speech
- Emphasizes the importance of the food VAT and the tourist VAT. Asks whether the Socialdemokraterna intend to raise the food VAT or lower other VAT. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's proposal improves and simplifies things for small businesses and sole proprietorships. Wants the turnover limit to be raised and simplified invoices to be introduced to strengthen growth and facilitate things for small businesses. Read the speech
Tax expenditures 2024: growth vs. wealth gap and redistribution
- Argues that tax reliefs for gasoline, diesel, and the corporate tax facilitate things for individuals and companies. Emphasizes that the work principle is prioritized through additional job tax credits and that deductions for research, development, as well as rot and rut stimulate growth and entrepreneurship. Read the speech
- Argues that the most important thing for households and families with children is to have a job to go to. Emphasizes that lower inflation, lower interest rates and economic growth are the most important prerequisites for improving the situation for households. Asks what additional measures are proposed to increase growth. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's policy protects wage earners and families with children by lowering inflation and interest rates. Wants to promote growth and create more jobs by avoiding tax increases, which is considered necessary for Sweden to become a growth nation. Read the speech
Income tax reform: green deduction and work vs capital gaps
- Wants to lower the tax on labor for low- and middle-income earners by reviewing the marginal taxes. Argues that high marginal taxes affect ambitious workers and that the fundamental problem is taxes on labor being too high rather than taxes on capital being too low. Read the speech
- Argues that capital is necessary for growth and jobs. Criticizes high taxes on labor and marginal taxes that reduce incentives for educated people to work more. Read the speech
- Asks which specific taxes the Social Democrats want to increase. Argues that it appears from previous motions that they propose a bank tax and a preparedness tax. Argues that it would be valuable for the citizens to know which taxes are to be increased. Read the speech
- Argues that taxes on labor should be lowered instead of increasing the tax burden. Rejects the proposals for tax reform as they involve increased taxes on labor and capital. Instead wants to be agile regarding corporate taxes and capital taxation. Read the speech
Income tax reform and prostitution taxation in Sweden
- Intends to return with a clarification and a proposal for how the issue should be handled. Argues that the focus in a tax reform must lie on lowering the tax on labor rather than a large and broad reform. Read the speech
Income tax: M opposes bank tax and wants work tax cuts
- Argues that it is a moral issue to lower the tax on labor so that it pays to work. Criticizes the bank tax as it becomes more expensive for borrowers and companies and opposes a new tax reform. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has prioritized getting control over inflation and interest rates by limiting expenditures. Emphasizes that lowered inflation and interest rates are the key to a better economy and that wage earners must be protected. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's strategy to combat inflation is successful in lowering interest rates. Emphasizes that healthcare has been prioritized through extra state grants to protect wage earners and strengthen welfare. Read the speech
- Argues that a large tax reform is not practical because it freezes other issues. Suggests instead that changes in the tax system be made continuously by lowering the tax on labor and reviewing parts that yield unreasonable consequences. Read the speech
Increased gambling tax proposal for welfare and state revenue
- Argues that an increased gambling tax is reasonable because it finances costs for gambling addiction. Emphasizes that the Swedish licensing system has been successful and wants to avoid a differentiated tax due to increased bureaucracy. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's proposition clearly addresses the degree of channeling and that Spelinspektionen has been tasked with developing methods for control. Argues that the risks are addressed and that it is necessary to follow up on how the increase impacts. Read the speech
- Argues that it is important that Spelinspektionen receives resources for statistics and monitoring of the channeling rate. Wants to continue the dialogue with the horse racing industry and ATG as well as continue the discussion on differentiated tax. Read the speech
Point tax and customs: S, M, SD debate aviation and chemical taxes
- Asks how the Social Democrats view the aviation tax and the chemical tax since these have not been accurate in their governance. Read the speech
- Criticizes that taxes that do not achieve their purposes are retained solely to generate revenue. Asks if one should instead take the initiative to abolish or change these two taxes. Read the speech
- Argues that excise taxes must have a clear purpose and criticizes taxes that lack legitimacy. Wants to abolish the aviation tax and the chemicals tax as well as strengthen the customs by prioritizing the fight against gang crime over new administrative tasks. Read the speech
- Argues that the tax policy should give citizens, entrepreneurs, and pensioners the opportunity to decide over their own resources. Wants the reform space to be used to lower taxes so that citizens get more in their pockets. Read the speech
- Argues that the current economic crisis is due to weak growth over a long period. Suggests that the government must lower harmful taxes and take growth measures to create resources for defense, healthcare, and tax cuts. Read the speech
- Argues that excise taxes are effective if they have a clear purpose and are not primarily fiscal. Criticizes the aviation tax and the chemicals tax for being growth-inhibiting and lacking legitimacy. Wants to abolish these taxes as soon as possible. Read the speech
- Argues that the excise tax on petrol and diesel works well as it is simple and broad. However, emphasizes that the tax must not be so high that it prevents people who need to use the car. Read the speech
Tax policy, entrepreneurship, and banking sector regulation
- Argues that tax reforms must benefit entrepreneurship and investments through competitive taxes. Criticizes the opposition's proposals for punitive taxes such as wealth tax and inheritance tax, as these are inefficient, harm the economy, and cause people to work fewer hours. Read the speech
- Argues that the low growth in Sweden is due to increased taxes that limit capital's opportunities and investments. Points out that taxes on higher incomes are particularly harmful because they reduce the number of hours worked. Read the speech
- Argues that access to capital is crucial for investments and that incorrect tax policy can cause capital to leave the country. Wants pragmatic tax reforms that favor entrepreneurship and investments instead of harmful wealth, inheritance, defense, and gift taxes. Read the speech
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Corporate taxation framework: S and M demand reasoned opinion
- Argues that tax policy should be part of the national decision-making capacity and that Sweden should design its own regulatory frameworks. Criticizes the proposals for being difficult to fulfill and argues that the transfer of decision-making power to the EU is not justified. Read the speech
Government economic policy, welfare, crime and tax cuts
- Asks how the Minister intends to contribute to increasing the share of foreign direct investments in Sweden and how he plans to strengthen the work to increase global competitiveness given the low growth rate and increased international competition. Read the speech
Supplementary tax for large corporations to counter evasion
- Argues that Swedish companies are crucial for the economy and growth and emphasizes the importance of an attractive tax system to maintain competitiveness. Supports the committee's proposal on a national supplementary tax and the simplification rule for groups. Read the speech
- Argues that competence, capital, and innovative power are the most important ingredients for economic growth. Claims that attractive corporate taxes are crucial for Swedish competitiveness and that reductions over the last 30 years have been important. Read the speech
- Argues that growth has fallen due to a failure in infrastructure investments and the energy system. Suggests that a successful industrial policy requires a well-functioning infrastructure and an energy system with low prices to create an attractive business climate. Read the speech
Union Customs Code and European Customs Agency proposal
- Argues that the new customs code is important for combating drug trafficking and strengthening the internal market. Suggests, however, that sanctions should be able to be decided at the national level to take into account national conditions. Read the speech
Tax exemption for workplace vehicle charging for green transition
- Argues that the proposal strengthens the work line by facilitating commuting. Wishes to approve the proposal as it reduces the administrative burden for companies and individuals and supports the green transition to a fossil-free vehicle fleet. Read the speech
Tax system for companies, capital and wealth: M, S, L plans
- Argues that companies are the backbone of the economy and that competitive taxes are required for growth. Wants to see a further reduction of the corporate tax, simplification of the entrepreneur tax and that the risk tax be abolished in the long run. Read the speech
- Argues that the Moderaterna want to lower or remove several taxes, but that the current economic situation makes it difficult. Explains that the risk tax is prepared at the ministry and that it misses its purpose as it affects Kommuninvest. Read the speech
- Assures that the issue will be worked on. Argues that it is misleading to introduce the tax and expresses concern over its negative effects on Kommuninvest and the municipalities' financing possibilities. Read the speech
- Argues that good capital procurement leads to successful companies and more jobs. Claims that increased taxes do not lead to increased growth and emphasizes that reduced tax for entrepreneurship is crucial for an internationally competitive business climate. Read the speech
- Argues that the OECD has emphasized that Sweden should not have too high taxes on labor and that the abolition of wealth and inheritance tax has improved capital acquisition. Criticizes the Social Democrats' previous tax shocks as failures. Argues that education level and housing are important growth factors. Claims that good capital acquisition provides viable companies and new jobs, and therefore wants lower taxes for companies in the long run. Read the speech
Electricity support for companies: procedural issues and rules
- Questions about whether the Social Democrats are for or against an electricity subsidy. Read the speech
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- Argues that the government is proactive and has a clear plan to combat inflation. Emphasizes that the electricity support for companies is much-needed and that Skatteverket is an appropriate authority for the payments. Criticizes the previous government's policy for having dismantled the stable electricity system. Moves for approval of the committee's proposal. Read the speech
- Argues that electricity support for households and companies must be introduced quickly, in a legally secure manner, and accurately. Responds that it is difficult to say how future proposals will be designed, but that additional electricity support may be needed due to the difficult economic situation. Read the speech
- Argues that in certain situations it must be possible to demand money back in the case of incorrect payments due to complex corporate structures. Shares the basic principle but concedes that exceptions may need to be made given the difficult economic situation. Read the speech
Alcohol policy, infrastructure, housing, school and corruption
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