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Hans Eklind (KD)
What Hans Eklind 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.
Human rights, rule of law, economy and crime debate in Riksdag
- Argues that antisemitism must be addressed openly and without compromise. Argues that hate crimes must never be tolerated and that politicians have a responsibility to clearly signal this in both words and actions. Read the speech
Extra budget for Ukraine and Middle East war consequences
- Argues that the extra supplementary budget is necessary to meet the worst energy crisis ever. Advocates for lowered fuel prices, support for agriculture and fisheries as well as donating Gripen jets to Ukraine. Criticizes the opposition's description of the budget as election pork. Read the speech
Income pension surplus distribution: S, SD, KD, L, V views
- Argues that it is fair and logical to introduce a "gas" in the pension system so that those who have paid pension contributions can share in the surplus. Emphasizes that the decision strengthens the economy for pensioners and creates a long-term, sustainable system. Read the speech
Economic and fiscal policy guidelines and 2026 budget revision
- Argues that Sweden has improved economically through low inflation, low public debt, and tax cuts on work and pensions. Wants to continue to guard the public finances and highlight the government's investments in healthcare capacity, IVF treatment, and mental health. Read the speech
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- Criticizes the Center Party for choosing cooperation partners who do not value stable base power. Argues that the Center Party should seek better cooperation partners to secure the energy supply to the industry. Read the speech
- Highlights that the budget contains funds for fossil-free alternatives. Asks whether the Miljöpartiet prioritizes Swedish environmental goals or domestic production of mineral fertilizer to reduce Russia's revenues. Read the speech
- Argues that environmental pollution does not know national borders and that the solution must be international. Asks if Miljöpartiet can see the sense in focusing on Sweden's small emissions instead of attacking where the problem de facto exists. Read the speech
Abortion rights, freedom of association and citizenship laws
- Proposes approval of the proposal on constitutionally protected abortion rights, expanded possibilities to restrict freedom of association for criminal associations and revocation of citizenship. Argues that the right to abortion does not belong in the constitution and criticizes that a specific healthcare intervention is singled out for constitutional protection instead of the right to life. Read the speech
Extra budget 2026: Lower fuel taxes and electricity support
- Asks what the price of oil and diesel was at the 2022 election compared to today. Read the speech
- Corrects the previous speaker's claims by showing that the diesel price has fallen since 2022. Argues that it is important to have correct facts and questions the possibility of low fuel prices if the red-green bloc wins the election. Read the speech
- Argues that the car is crucial for economic development and the everyday puzzle in a large country. Expresses satisfaction with the government's proposal on reduced fuel taxes and electricity and gas support, and moves for approval of the committee's proposal. Read the speech
- Rejects the claim of the government's passivity and emphasizes that the government has increased production capacity. Wants to lower fuel taxes and asks how Miljöpartiet intends to reach the transport goal without tax cuts. Read the speech
- Argues that the car is necessary for Sweden because many do not have access to public transport. Criticizes symbolic politics and emphasizes that Sweden already has low emissions per person. Highlights that international measures are required for the climate. Read the speech
Economic policy, tax cuts, unemployment and inflation debate
- Argues that Sweden has world-class public finances and that inflation has fallen. Highlights investments in health and medical care, including by doubling the number of publicly funded IVF attempts and introducing a vaccination package for the elderly. Read the speech
- Argues that the government introduces electricity and gas support as well as lowers the tax on fuels to relieve households and families with children. Emphasizes that households have more money left in their pockets and that child poverty is at its lowest level in ten years. Read the speech
- Argues that fuel prices are significantly lower than they would have been if the previous government had been allowed to continue with its policy. Emphasizes that the previous government's policy could have driven prices up further by vacuuming up the world market for biofuels. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has halved electricity prices during the mandate period. Points out that the previous government's decision to decommission Ringhals 1 and 2 has led to higher electricity prices. Emphasizes that the government has enabled the application for new, predictable nuclear power. Read the speech
Public procurement: SD, S, and M debate new regulations
- Argues that correct public procurement is crucial for the efficient use of tax funds. Highlights that the government is working to stop unserious actors through better tools, registers, and strengthened follow-up. Read the speech
Municipal funding and self-government: SD, S, and M debate
- Argues that municipal self-government and the subsidiarity principle are important for making better decisions. Proposes deregulation, rule simplification, and growth to strengthen the municipalities' economy and welfare. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is presenting an offensive growth budget that creates jobs by promoting entrepreneurship. Responds that the households' improved purchasing power and extensive regulatory simplifications are central measures to get companies to grow and hire. Read the speech
- Argues that the government addresses the matching problem by expanding vocational training. Emphasizes the importance of higher education paying off financially and advocates for a more demanding integration to reduce unemployment. Read the speech
Extra budget for Ukraine support and vaccine preparedness
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that the support for Ukraine is part of Sweden's increased responsibility for its own and Europe's security and that the decision strengthens Ukraine's defense capability as well as ensures vaccine preparedness. Read the speech
Macroprudential area: SD wants 90% mortgage ceiling
- Argues that the government's proposal lowers the threshold to the housing market by raising the mortgage ceiling and removing the reinforced amortization requirement. Emphasizes that the government's initiatives for shorter lead times and regulatory easing make it easier to own one's home and that the limitation of interest on SMS loans counteracts over-indebtedness. Read the speech
Fiscal framework: National debt and 30-year deficit claims
- Argues that the fiscal framework has served Sweden well and wants to replace the surplus target with a balance target to enable investments without tax increases. Moves for approval of the updated framework text. Read the speech
Sweden's euro introduction: L for, M study, SD V MP against
- Argues that the introduction of the euro is not relevant as there is a lack of strong popular support following the referendum. Is convinced that Sweden fares better with the krona but is prepared to change opinion if the opposite can be proven. Read the speech
- Argues that the euro entails risks as member countries ignore debt ratio rules and that Sweden could face increased costs for other countries' high public debts. Points out that membership in the euro cooperation does not seem to increase compliance with rules. Read the speech
- Argues that there is a lack of popular support for the introduction of the euro. Argues that the party wants to appoint an inquiry into how an introduction would affect Sweden, but is personally negative towards the introduction. Read the speech
- Argues that the party respects the referendum and that an investigation is not relevant now because there is a lack of popular support. However, wants to see an investigation without preconditions if such support were to arise. Read the speech
- Argues that the introduction of the euro is not relevant as it lacks popular support. Asks if the speaker shares the IMF's warning signal that the EU countries' debts could threaten welfare. Read the speech
- Is positive towards a thorough investigation into whether there is popular support. Criticizes that the currency union has enabled debt accumulation in individual member countries and asks how the euro will be paid for since the current development is not sustainable. Read the speech
Sweden's EU budget contribution and financing debate
- Argues that the EU budget should primarily be financed through reprioritizations and that membership fees act as a natural brake against a larger budget. Moves for approval of the government's proposal for an allocation of approximately 54.2 billion kronor. Read the speech
Government policy on unemployment, school and integration
- Considers loneliness as a societal problem and asks the government what is being done to address involuntary loneliness. Read the speech
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State Budget 2026: Tax cuts, food VAT and child allowance
- Argues that the government has corrected problems left behind by the Social Democrats. Asks why the Social Democrats reject the government's proposed stimulus measures for performance-based interventions in health and medical care. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's performance-based initiatives are working and that healthcare queues are decreasing. Emphasizes that the development is heading in the right direction and that healthcare queues are shortened when the Christian Democrats hold the Ministry of Health. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's budget benefits hard-working families through lowered taxes, food VAT, and electricity taxes. Notes that the healthcare queues have decreased and advocates for the nationalization of healthcare to improve the organization. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's referral implies an adjustment to support rural municipalities with small populations. Points out that the final bill has not yet been finalized and that it will be debated once it is presented. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's line is that all of Sweden should live equally. Explains that the government has invested a lot in the countryside to enable housing, entrepreneurship, and healthcare. Predicts a final product that benefits all municipalities. Read the speech
Public service 2026-2033 funding and language preservation
- Argues that public service should focus on its core mission and complement, rather than compete out, private media. Moves for approval of the proposal to secure independent media and promote impartial news reporting. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden is the most expensive in the Nordic region when the cost is not calculated per capita. Wants more to be gotten for the money by focusing on the core activities. Read the speech
- Argues that the public service companies should prioritize their own platforms and that the party does not want to control the program content. Notes that the majority of the funds are used for entertainment, sports, and fiction and explains that the appropriation is front-loaded to enable necessary investments. Read the speech
- Criticizes that public service is not a Lilliputian but a giant. Argues that public service harms daily newspapers by offering free content that they themselves must charge for. Argues that public service should focus on audio and video rather than being a daily newspaper online. Read the speech
- Argues that the state's role is to ensure that the media market functions. Criticizes that SVT provides news for free online, which harms other media companies. Emphasizes that the public service companies receive a unique long-term planning. Read the speech
Budget bill debate: lowest tax burden in 50 years and defense
- Argues that the budget gives citizens more money in their pockets by prioritizing families and strengthening the work principle. Proposes investments in healthcare capacity, sports facilities and leisure cards, as well as a reduced electricity tax to relieve the countryside. Read the speech
- Argues that it is possible to prevent crime by offering young people alternatives to gangs. Highlights the government's initiatives on safety and preventive measures, including reinforced school social teams and expanded opportunities for social services. Read the speech
- Answers the question about the contribution ceiling by explaining that it is lowered from 46,500 to 38,000 kronor. Argues that the reform contains an activity requirement to create a moral responsibility for the individual. Read the speech
- Argues that financial assistance should help people get into work rather than being a long-term source of livelihood. Emphasizes that work provides dignity and self-esteem, but criticizes that the reform was not implemented earlier. Read the speech
Economic and budget policy: tax cuts, subsidies, and defense
- Argues that Sweden's sound public finances can be used to strengthen the economy and households' purchasing power. Proposes that the Riksdag establish an audit of municipal activities to support and provide insight into the municipal sector's efficiency work. Read the speech
Grocery prices: food price commission, tax cuts and EU policy
- Argues that rising food prices are not due to retailers' excess profits. Claims that the government has fought inflation through restrained fiscal policy and tax cuts. Suggests better competition, a supportive regulatory framework and a reduced food VAT. Read the speech
- Argues that food prices are affected by factors such as raw material prices, transport costs, and the value of the krona. Criticizes the claim that grocery stores are robbing households since their operating margins are the lowest in the business sector. Read the speech
- Proposes to break the municipalities' planning monopoly to facilitate the establishment of local grocery stores and increase competition. Asks what the Left Party considers to be a reasonable margin of movement within the grocery trade. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has control over the industry and is working for better competition. Claims that the industry has taken part of the inflation costs through falling operating margins and proposes that the Planning and Building Act be amended to enable more small local grocery stores. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is working to concretize the objectives in the food strategy. Criticizes that the opposing party is painting a black picture of the government's work and asserts that much has been done to improve the farmers' conditions. Read the speech
- Argues that increased self-sufficiency is a priority for the government. Claims that the government has done a lot, including through lowered fuel prices, and that farmers are satisfied with the work. Read the speech
Ukraine aid: C wants to triple support to 75 billion SEK
- Argues that Sweden shows responsibility through the largest support package to date. Moves for approval of the committee's proposal to support Ukraine's defense and democracy through materiel, economic donations, and export credit guarantees. Read the speech
Spring budget and economic policy tax cuts for high earners
- Argues that the budget focuses on supporting the economy after the inflation, kick-starting growth, and giving households back their purchasing power. Explains that the budget contains investments in infrastructure, housing, the labor market, and reinforced care for mental health. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's investments in infrastructure and maintenance of state roads are very good. Emphasizes that increased appropriations to the Norrland Fund strengthen the construction sector and create conditions for growth and housing construction. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's investments in the railway are already at maximum level. Explains that there is therefore no more funding for the railway in 2025, but that investments in the roads are being strengthened this year. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has maximized the amount for railway maintenance and repairs for 2025. Explains that one does not invest money where it cannot be used for practical work. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden needs to expand dispatchable energy production. Defends the government's initiatives on long-term investments to enable a green transition with dispatchable energy sources. Read the speech
- Rejects criticism regarding the electricity supply and argues that the government has already taken many measures. Emphasizes the need for a mix of different types of energy, especially nuclear power, to ensure predictable energy and avoid energy shortages. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has installed significant amounts of nuclear power but that the problem is the extraction capacity. Asks if it is acceptable that the import of fertilizer is increasing and financing Russia's war chest. Read the speech
- Questions whether Miljöpartiet accepts that Sweden increases domestic fertilizer production to reduce import dependence from Russia. Argues that this can reduce total emissions if production becomes smarter and more climate-friendly than the Russian production. Read the speech
Public procurement: competition, sustainability and rules
- Argues that public procurement is a significant part of the economy that requires correct rules to ensure that tax money is used effectively. Wants to exclude unserious actors through better control systems, changed grounds for exclusion, and reinforced supervision. Read the speech
Food prices, child allowance, inflation and teacher authority
- Criticizes that the School Inspectorate prioritizes a few Christian schools over students who are staying at home. Asks the Minister for Education if this is a reasonable prioritization. Read the speech
Labor market, migration, infrastructure and welfare debate
- Argues that unemployment is behind almost half of all those who receive social assistance. Proposes that able-bodied persons be moved from social assistance to a state unemployment benefit linked to the individual with clear requirements for education and skills development. Read the speech
- Asks if the Minister sees a need for persons with social assistance to be able to earn money from working a few hours. Argues that it is irrational that the marginal effect is one hundred percent for means-tested support. Read the speech
Foreign policy, defense, and Ukraine support debate
- Argues that Draghi's analysis of Europe's existential challenges is correct but criticizes his planned economy conclusion regarding large investments. Points out that Sweden is already a large net contributor and asks how the Finance Minister views the report. Read the speech
Security risks, citizenship requirements and economic goals
- Highlights the problem with Chinese e-commerce platforms that use marketing methods that conflict with the legislation. Asks the Prime Minister what the government intends to do to stop the unhealthy competition situation. Read the speech
Sweden's EU fees: interest costs, electricity grid and budget
- Argues that Sweden needs the EU for added value but demands that the union is not given unjustified power. Criticizes deficiencies in compliance with rules and emphasizes the importance of an effective and restrained budget policy. Read the speech
General grants to municipalities: S and V want indexing
- Criticizes that previous speakers claim that the state grants have not been increased. Argues that the government has increased the general state grants by 16 billion kronor permanently and is providing funds to the health and medical care. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is undertaking a historic investment in child and adolescent psychiatry. Points out that the government provides additional funding through permanently increased state grants and specific investments in, among other things, care queues, cancer care, and national healthcare mediation. Read the speech
- Argues that the government takes responsibility for supporting municipalities and regions through a restrained budget that combats inflation. Emphasizes the importance of sustainable growth to secure resources for welfare. Read the speech
- Means that the time-limited support to 39 municipalities is not being removed but is concluding according to previous decisions. Claims that lowered fuel prices and combated inflation have benefited municipalities and the countryside. Read the speech
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State Budget 2025: Tax cuts, welfare and defense spending
- Argues that the budget invests in growth and welfare by prioritizing tax revenues from work over tax rates. Highlights powerful investments in mental health, the leisure card and double days as important reforms for children and families. Read the speech
Ukraine support: Gripen jets, refugee aid and 75bn SEK
- Argues that it is in Sweden's foreign and security policy interest to continue providing additional materiel and financial support to Ukraine. Emphasizes the importance of unity in the Riksdag to maintain international support. Read the speech
Budget bill: growth, taxes, welfare, infrastructure and nuclear
- Argues that the government's historical investment in infrastructure is necessary for growth and that the maintenance debt on the roads must be built away. Claims that welfare is secured through increased growth and tax revenues rather than high taxes, which hinder the drivers. Read the speech
- Asks how the member views taxes and argues that the member waves away the problem of high marginal taxes. Emphasizes that marginal taxes must be lowered to accelerate growth. Read the speech
- Argues that the budget is designed to improve the poor growth in Sweden. Asks if the member was aware that Sweden in July 2022 was identified as the country with the lowest growth in the EU. Read the speech
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- Asks and argues that the government maximizes what the Trafikverket can handle next year. Criticizes that the opponent advocates for a "castle in the air" by demanding more money than the agency has resources to use. Read the speech
- Argues that the problems in healthcare are due to incorrect organization rather than a lack of money. Proposes increased state ownership and emphasizes that the government is now investing 250 million in a national healthcare mediation to shorten waiting times. Read the speech
- Criticizes the opponent's previous stance against nuclear power. Argues that all types of energy are needed to meet the energy supply and emphasizes the importance of predictable energy where nuclear power is underway. Read the speech
- Argues that a technology-neutral design is required for connection fees. Claims that the reduced aid framework delivers and that the government has increased transparency as well as invested in civil society organizations to maximize the benefit of the aid. Read the speech
Economic policy, tax cuts, school, and welfare debate
- Argues that the state's responsibility for healthcare must increase and asks how the government is preparing for this to be able to occur during the current mandate period. Read the speech
Economic policy, welfare, and climate transition debate
- Argues that the government and SKR agree that the sector grant of 6 billion kronor is much-needed to facilitate the economic adjustment in health and medical care. Asks how the opposing party reasons regarding this. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is making a major investment through a sector grant of 6 billion kronor to the regions. Criticizes that the opposition does not present a clear alternative in their shadow budgets. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's prioritization of fighting inflation is yielding results. Advocates for a policy for entrepreneurship to increase welfare resources and emphasizes that tax revenues from work finance welfare. Welcomes the introduction of a self-sufficiency measure to better evaluate integration. Wants to replace the surplus target with economic space for socially important investments and proposes raising the debt anchor to 40 percent. Read the speech
Extra budget for Ukraine defense materiel and JAS Gripen support
- Argues that Sweden must provide Ukraine with the support required for them to win the war and uphold international law. Moves for approval of the 16th support package. Read the speech
Compensation for those born in 1957 and 1959 age limit
- Argues that the 57s should be compensated and that the 59s must not be affected. Criticizes the Social Democrats' claim that they have urged the government to act, as this is false. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Social Democrats claim they urged the government to act. Argues that they had the information when they were in government and that their statement therefore constitutes disinformation. Read the speech
- Argues that it is a moral issue to rectify that a year group has paid too much in tax. Criticizes that the error flew under the radar and that it could have been handled better. Read the speech
- Argues that the previous Social Democratic government was aware of the error but did not act. Corrects the information regarding how long it took to prepare the compensation. Explains that the employer contributions primarily go to the employers and that it is reasonable to compensate those who paid too much tax. Read the speech
- Argues that high inflation has been the most important problem for entrepreneurs. Corrects that it took eleven months to develop the compensation and proposes an investigation to clarify what happened. Read the speech
Gender Recognition Act: self-identification and medical care
- Questions as to whether Professor Mikael Landén is wrong when he describes the situation as the century's greatest medical scandal. Read the speech
- Argues that a change of legal gender reinforces gender dysphoria as it in most cases grows out of it. Asks if the Prime Minister is wrong when he advocates for an 18-year age limit for change of legal gender. Read the speech
- Argues that the precautionary principle should guide the decision-making and that children with gender dysphoria should be offered psychological support instead of simplified legal gender reassignment. Criticizes the proposal with reference to medical expertise and argues that it risks harming young people. Read the speech
Spring budget priorities: nuclear power, healthcare and education
- Argues that falling inflation is a result of the government's accountability and economic policy. Wants to strengthen authorities to stifle the criminal economy [4, 6-11] and provide 6 billion kronor to the regions to streamline healthcare. Read the speech
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- Argues that Sida is still investigating strategic partner organizations and that they have an important role. Notes that 14 percent of civil society aid disappeared in 2022, but that they have now introduced a cap of 8 percent. Read the speech
- Means that Sweden ranks high in the world when it comes to aid. Claims that the government is taking measures to shorten the healthcare queues and that they have good chances to improve the situation. Confirms that the leisure card will be launched soon. Read the speech
Extra budget for defense materiel and Ukraine support
- Argues that Sweden must assist Ukraine with economic and material resources to support the country's freedom. Wants to donate defense materiel, medical equipment, and food to meet the humanitarian catastrophe. Moves for approval of the finance committee's proposal. Read the speech
Healthcare crisis, tax cuts and 16-year-old gender reassignment
- Argues that warnings from experts regarding gender dysphoria should be taken seriously. Says no to 16-year-olds being able to choose gender identity without a diagnosis and asks if new knowledge should be taken into account before legislative changes. Read the speech
EU fee financing and impact on Sweden's growth and welfare
- Argues that the EU is important for handling crises and environmental issues. Suggests that the EU fee should be financed through reprioritizations rather than new taxes or loans. Wants to guard against federalist trends and that member states should handle what they can themselves. Read the speech
Sweden migration policy: M wants lower migration and stricter rules
- Argues that a strict migration policy is a prerequisite for solving integration problems and societal problems. Praises the government's work with a long-term sustainable policy to reduce application pressure and motions for the committee's proposal. Read the speech
- Argues that it is reasonable that families who wish to be reunited have sufficient income and housing to take responsibility for one another. Asks if Miljöpartiet has reserved itself against stricter rules for family reunification with reference to the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Read the speech
- Argues that the Miljöpartiet's proposal on permanent residence permits creates a pull factor towards Sweden. Claims that the government's new regulations follow all conventions and the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while simultaneously ensuring that children are provided with a housing situation that corresponds to the family's size. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the opponent involves individual persons in the debate. Argues that the Social Democrats' previous policy has contributed to today's situation and advocates for a very strict migration policy to solve the integration problems. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Social Democrats' historiography regarding migration policy and argues that they have previously criticized the Christian Democrats' proposals only to implement them themselves. Argues that the previous government failed with repatriations and that the current government is cleaning up. Read the speech
Pension system design: S, C, and V debate retirement age
- Argues that the pension system is sustainable and emphasizes the importance of an autonomous system. Wants to use a pension fund to use the surplus to strengthen the pensions and moves for approval of the committee's proposal. Read the speech
State Budget 2024: Tax cuts, welfare crisis and subsidies
- Argues that the budget is restrained and prioritizes combating inflation as well as upgrading defense and the justice system. Suggests that the family should be at the center of crime prevention work and that an investment budget should be reintroduced to resolve the infrastructure's maintenance debt. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is making a historic investment in defense by allocating 27 billion kronor. Criticizes the description of the defense budget and emphasizes that it enables a credible membership in Nato. Read the speech
- Argues that the budget entails a historical expansion of the Armed Forces through more locations for officer training. Defends the reduction of the petrol tax as crucial for the voters' life puzzle and argues that both tax cuts and defense investments are needed. Read the speech
- Argues that the regions' economic problems are due to the temporary inflation shock. Asks how the Green Party's loan-financed and inflation-driving budget policy would ease the situation for the regions or help to lower inflation. Read the speech
- Criticizes blaming inflation and argues that it is too early to celebrate that it is falling. Advocates for a restrained budget to push down inflation and criticizes the Green Party's loan financing. Read the speech
Budget bill priorities: welfare, defense, and inflation
- Argues that the budget combines a restrained fiscal policy to combat inflation with important investments in welfare. Highlights increased state grants to health and care, lowered taxes for low- and middle-income earners as well as extended housing allowance. Read the speech
- Highlights the government's work with mental health. Argues that the government is investing a record amount in child and adolescent psychiatry and is introducing a statutory care guarantee. Suggests that preventive work is carried out through investments in the family and civil society. Read the speech
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- Argues that the Christian Democrats work for a large and effective aid. Supports the government's link between aid and trade as the way out of poverty goes through market economy and trade exchange. Read the speech
Payment Authority to counter welfare system abuse and crime
- Argues that welfare crime is a direct attack against the weakest and that 18 billion is spent annually on incorrect payments. Welcomes the payment authority, but also proposes a census and that all public payments should be made from one and the same transaction account. Read the speech
Economic policy guidelines: fiscal priorities and tax cuts
- Argues that the government has taken responsibility by supporting households, strengthening the justice system and welfare. Proposes structural reforms that increase incentives for self-sufficiency, promote growth and break inflation through a restrained fiscal policy. Read the speech
- Proposes a state unemployment benefit that makes it possible for the unemployed to retain a portion of the money during part-time employment. Argues that it is important to equip people so that they become employable and that it should always be more rewarding to work than to receive benefits. Read the speech
- Argues that the government invests in the countryside by keeping the tax on agricultural and forestry diesel at the EU's minimum level. Emphasizes that expanded infrastructure and reinforced travel deduction develop the countryside and wants to lower the reduction obligation to the EU's minimum level. Read the speech
- Argues that it is unreasonable that pensioners born in 1957 pay higher tax than other birth cohorts. Pushes to rectify this by adjusting the regulations, preferably retroactively. Read the speech
- Want to push the issue of different generations paying different taxes all the way to the end because it is a moral issue. Argues that the parties that were part of the Pensions Group should agree to rectify this. Read the speech
Energy, school, care and economy: S wants 60 TWh by 2030
- Asks about what social benefit the amortization requirement provides and whether the removal of the requirement is truly inflation-driving. Argues that the amortization requirement nibbles at the edge of households' ability to cope with higher costs. Read the speech
Government health proposal and economic priorities debate
- Argues that the government takes responsibility by prioritizing targeted support to vulnerable households. Highlights the increase of the supplementary grant for families with children as well as investments in family home care to strengthen welfare. Read the speech
- Argues that the difficult economic situation affects many groups. Expresses pride that the government supports civil society organizations with 50 million kronor because they make a difference for those who have it hardest. Read the speech
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- Argues that the government strengthens municipalities and regions with 12 billion kronor in the budget bill. Claims that the healthcare system's problems require a fundamental organizational reform in addition to increased resources to shorten the healthcare queues. Read the speech
Energy policy, citizenship, healthcare and working environment
- Asks the government and the EU about the work to create safe and legal routes for those in distress. Also asks what work is being carried out within the government regarding this. Read the speech
- Want to secure and legal pathways for asylum seekers in order to counter human smuggling and protect the vulnerable. Asks what the work within the EU looks like regarding humanitarian reception programs and sponsorship programs. Read the speech
Ukraine defense materiel budget: tanks, artillery, robots
- Authorize the government to donate tanks, artillery pieces, robot systems and ammunition to Ukraine. Move for approval of the committee's proposal in the report. Read the speech
Temporary tax on electricity producers' excess profits
- Argues that the government has acted quickly to introduce electricity support for households and companies. Wants to approve the proposal for a revenue cap for electricity producers as it ensures that excess profits go to consumers and creates long-term legislation. Read the speech
- Answers the question about the delay by explaining that legal certainty and clear rules require time. Argues that the electricity support is now in place after a furious struggle and that the support will amount to approximately 65–70 billion kronor. Read the speech
- Explains that the ministers' different statements are due to them managing their respective departments. Argues that the process has proceeded very rapidly and that the government's assessment regarding the need for new legislation is supported by the Council on Legislation. Read the speech
Extra budget for Ukraine and high energy price measures
- Argues that it is a self-evident matter that Sweden assists Ukraine both humanitarily and militarily. Emphasizes that the gas price support is an important measure and that the tax deferral for companies is an important decision. Read the speech
EU budget financing: SD opposes taxes, C wants Ukraine loans
- Argues that the EU creates added value by managing crises and promoting common values. Suggests that funding should occur through reprioritizations instead of new loans and wants to guard against EU taxation. Read the speech
State Budget 2023: Welfare, economy, climate and nuclear
- Argues that aid is a positive force and that Sweden is a world leader in generosity. Wants aid to be long-term, transparent and effective. Asks why the Social Democrats do not advocate for a cap on deduction in their shadow budget. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's reduction of aid is important. Wants to safeguard a generous but effective aid and criticizes the Social Democrats' previous policy as they deprived civil society of 38 percent of the aid funds. Read the speech
- Argues that the budget is well-balanced and restrained despite uncertain times. Touches upon important measures for households, companies, and healthcare as well as investments in community and integration. Criticizes the opposition's proposals because they would increase inflation and points out that the red-greens want to continue on the path of the reduction obligation. Moves for approval of the government's budget. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden already provides generous aid and that Luxembourg is the only country that gives more. Wants the aid to be effective and suggests that greater demands be placed on Iraq as well as freezing the aid to UNRWA. Read the speech
- Responds to the criticism by asserting that the Swedish aid can be questioned on good grounds. Argues that the government has provided the largest humanitarian aid support to date and emphasizes the importance of a cap of 8 percent for offsets. Read the speech
- Argues that the government prioritizes halving the healthcare queues through clear investments in the budget. Also wants to strengthen healthcare through a national plan for competence and work environment as well as through national healthcare mediation to increase accessibility. Read the speech
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- Argues that Swedish aid is generous and does good. Claims that the climate transition requires a significant increase in electricity production and criticizes the start of Heleneholmsverket as a poor environmental policy. Read the speech
- Argues that nuclear power is necessary for electrification and a real climate transition. Claims that economic growth and investments are prerequisites for reaching the environmental goals without it occurring at the expense of households or companies. Read the speech
PM Question Time: Child trafficking, nuclear power, welfare
- Argues that the government is capable of tackling healthcare queues and creating security. Asks how the Prime Minister views the possibility of continuing to support households and companies during the recession without undermining the monetary policy's ability to break inflation. Read the speech
Budget priorities: tax cuts, defense and social issues
- Asks if the Minister for Finance sees an opportunity to restore the grant to a successful integration project in Örebro. Argues that a strict migration policy and projects that educate foreign-born individuals are necessary to solve integration problems. Read the speech
Ukraine defense budget: winter equipment and economic aid
- Argues that it is morally right and a self-evident matter to strengthen Ukraine against Putin's war. Moves for approval of the proposal for the largest military and humanitarian winter package to date. Read the speech
Budget bill consequences for welfare, economy and climate
- Argues that the budget is restrained and well-balanced to meet the recession. Highlights measures to shorten healthcare queues, strengthen maternity care, combat involuntary loneliness among the elderly as well as improve conditions in rural areas. Read the speech
- Argues that the Christian Democrats have achieved successes in the budget negotiations by safeguarding an effective and generous aid. Appreciates that the aid increases in accuracy by having more support conveyed via community organizations instead of multinational organizations. Read the speech
- Argues that the Christian Democrats have made clear marks in the budget by extending the housing allowance for families with children. Also points out that the budget contains reinforcements of the healthcare's possibilities and the creation of a national healthcare brokerage. Read the speech
- Argues that the government helps families with children by introducing a high-cost protection for electricity. Claims that reduced fuel costs and a new leisure card facilitate things for families. Read the speech
- Argues that the government delivers by lowering electricity and fuel prices for agriculture. Asks if the Centerpartiet plans to submit a budget motion to lower fuel prices. Read the speech
- Answers questions about farm sales and argues that Sweden has a strong production in industry, forestry, agriculture, and mines. Claims that the budget is made with heart for all of Sweden and that there is room for maneuver to extend the tax reduction for diesel. Points out that the budget also strengthens infrastructure through broadband. Read the speech
- Argues that the budget is a good compromise. Asks if the speaker is satisfied with the current situation since civil society organizations received a reduction of 38 percent without warning. Read the speech
- Argues that the Christian Democrats have secured a strong voice for Swedish aid and that the aid is at a higher level than if the party had not been present. Proposes that the aid to the UN's relief organization for Palestine should be frozen. Read the speech
Economy, migration, schools and environment review in Riksdag
- Asks when the government will be able to deliver on the promises of a significantly reduced wolf population in Sweden. Read the speech
- Questions about whether the Minister considers it necessary to review the requirement that one must live in an existing wolf territory area to receive grants for predator-deterring fences. Read the speech
Crime, infrastructure, economy, housing and climate debate
- Argues that freedom of religion does not apply to everyone in Sweden as Christian refugees and converts are persecuted. Advocates for an independent inspection for migration issues to ensure legal certainty and quality in the decision-making processes. Read the speech
- Advocates for humanitarian reception programs and sponsorship as additional secure and legal pathways for migration. Argues that Sweden still ranks at the top of the world regarding the number of quota refugees despite the reduction. Emphasizes that irregular migration must be significantly reduced. Read the speech
- Argues that the number of quota refugees is not decisive for whether refugees fall into the hands of human smugglers. Suggests that the solution to the refugee issue is that more countries that today do not receive quota refugees should take greater responsibility. Read the speech
- Argues that legal certainty is gained through the Tidö Agreement by ensuring that correct grounds form the basis for decisions. Asks if the Centerpartiet has proposals that increase legal certainty or is prepared to support an inspection regarding migration issues. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the opposing party has not acted on proposals for an inspection regarding migration issues, despite the demand having been put forward for four years. Argues that there are concrete proposals for increased legal certainty and hopes for the Center Party's support. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.