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Helena Vilhelmsson (C)
What Helena Vilhelmsson 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.
Skatteverket powers for population registration and welfare crime
- Welcomes and supports the committee's proposal for expanded powers for Skatteverket. Argues that biometric tools are necessary to stop identity misuse, but requires strict regulation and oversight to protect personal privacy. Read the speech
Infrastructure: M wants 50% more for roads, 20% for rail
- Argues that the government's plan misses the goal of building a unified Sweden and deprioritizes the inland. Wants to upgrade the freight corridor through Bergslagen, the Nobelbanan and Oslo–Stockholm 2.0, and suggests that the government invests in road lighting. Read the speech
National strategy against violence against women and trafficking
- Asks how a veil ban would work in practice and who would control whether the use is voluntary. Argues that a ban on clothing items is not enough and requests further measures to combat the real problem. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the focus on the veil can be a migration policy measure rather than a protection for women. Proposes instead a national plan for education, a register for missing children and consular support for children who have been taken out of the country. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's logic in deporting young people to countries where they risk being thrown back into honor-related violence and oppression. Argues that this constitutes a double game since one simultaneously wants to combat such violence in Sweden. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government allows unreasonable deportations of youths to continue despite alleged protections. Asks how the government's median wage requirement affects women whose wages are generally lower than men's. Read the speech
- Asks how the member views a ban on the veil and what the actual benefits of such a ban are. Also asks what the Kristdemokraternas most important proposals are to combat honor-related violence and oppression. Read the speech
- Welcomes the new sub-targets for honor-related violence. Criticizes that the strategy lacks clear proposals and suggests skill enhancement, action plans in schools, a national absence register, and strengthened support at the border [5-7]. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government has actively dismantled the equality work by removing governance and eroding impact assessments. Argues that the strategy lacks ambition regarding men's violence against women, lacks financial support for shelter programs and treats economic violence in a stepmotherly manner. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Moderaterna for avoiding the core issue of the government's gender equality policy. Argues that the Moderaterna contribute to deportations of young people which have consequences for children and women. Asks if the Moderaterna are willing to sit in government with the Sverigedemokraterna. Read the speech
- Means that the Center Party will not "sell its soul" in a government negotiation. Claims that the party will stick to its values and equality, in contrast to other Alliance parties. Read the speech
Swedish tonnage taxation: SD opposes intra-group bareboat
- Proposes approval of the reservation regarding intra-group leasing. Welcomes the extension to special shipping but argues that it is not sufficient and wants the government to return with a proposal on unlimited intra-group leasing. Read the speech
Swedish investigative system quality and committee report 2025
- Argues that the investigative process is being weakened and that the government is ignoring the Council for Legislation's views. Criticizes that gender equality analyses are being ignored and demands higher requirements for these in government investigations, as well as that the government must justify decisions that increase economic inequality. Read the speech
Economic and fiscal policy guidelines and 2026 budget revision
- Criticizes the government's budget as short-sighted and deficient in climate and security policy. Proposes tax cuts for low incomes, tax-free summer jobs for young people, agricultural deductions, and abolished employer contributions for small businesses. Read the speech
- Argues that Centerpartiet is a skilled negotiator who succeeded in implementing reforms in the January Agreement. Criticizes the Liberals' negotiations in the Tidö Agreement and emphasizes that the party will be a strong player with a good negotiating position. Read the speech
- Argues that it is more honest to prioritize down questions in advance. Criticizes the Liberals for having dropped questions that have been core points during the current mandate period. Read the speech
Cash functionality: SD food/medicine rights and S oversight
- Argues that current legislation is insufficient because the banks' requirements are too minimalistic and lack sufficient coverage for the citizens' needs. Wants the cash requirement to be extended to public law services, that the banks' obligation to accept daily cash be clarified, and that a functioning supervision mechanism be established. Read the speech
- Argues that the proposed supervision is not sufficient. Criticizes that it is unclear who shall decide what constitutes appropriate and need-based opportunities for cash deposits. Read the speech
- Argues that it is important to take responsibility after the election to advance the issue of public law services in the port. Criticizes that the Payment Inquiry was not handled earlier, which led to an unnecessary delay in the legislation. Read the speech
Lower alcohol tax for independent small producers proposal
- Supports the proposal to extend the reduced alcohol tax to small independent producers to level the playing field and promote growth in rural areas. Argues that indexing should be reintroduced for predictable rules of the game and that the ceiling for beer producers should be raised. Read the speech
Honor-related violence: harsher penalties and marriage laws
- Welcomes the proposals for harsher penalties and new crimes but emphasizes that legislation must be complemented by proactive prevention, national knowledge initiatives, and a safe network for victims. Criticizes the government's deportations of young people to countries where honor-related violence is widespread. Read the speech
Abortion rights, freedom of association and citizenship laws
- Argues that a constitutionally protected right to abortion is necessary to protect human rights. However, criticizes the proposal because it lacks formal protection mechanisms and questions why foreign citizenship can be exempted. Read the speech
New weapons law: SD wants AR15 redemption and 5-year license
- Argues that the proposal entails complications for law-abiding gun owners rather than simplifications. Criticizes that the proposal focuses on the appearance of weapon types instead of focusing on the fact that terrorists do not apply for licenses. Asks whether the abolition of licenses is really a simplification. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the proposal represents a blank sheet without clear criteria or processes. Argues that it is not a simplification but creates increased concern regarding how the control will land. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is not moving forward with the proposal regarding the so-called valve. Argues that it creates concern and asks if the government will move forward with the proposal later. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the bill allows for a shift of weapons from legal to illegal holders. Argues that the proposal is a deterioration for sport shooters rather than a simplification and that relaxations for storage are not the government's merit. Read the speech
- Argues that the proposal is symbolic politics that misses the mark by focusing on the appearance of the weapons instead of illegal weapons. Criticizes the proposal to ban new permits for certain semi-automatic weapons for hunting as it constitutes an intrusion into the everyday lives of legal gun owners. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for not delivering on its promises regarding weapons issues. Argues that a majority of hunters and sport shooters support the Centerpartiet's current line regarding AR-15. Read the speech
- Argues that the party takes the issues seriously and criticizes the Tidö parties for worsening the opportunities for legal gun owners and breaking election promises. Claims that hunters and sport shooters should vote for Centerpartiet to have their issues prioritized. Read the speech
Equality and discrimination: SD, S, and V propose new measures
- Argues that economic equality is crucial for women's freedom. Criticizes that the government taxes crime victims and asks what the government intends to do to stop the state from taxing prostitution. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government denies Skatteverket the possibility of making exceptions from the legislation to avoid taxation of crime victims. Asks what the member can specifically do to remove the problem. Read the speech
- Asks why it is chosen to tax crime victims and criticizes KD for having voted no to a committee initiative to change this. Asks how this helps those affected by crime. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government chooses to tax crime victims and argues that the response from the government parties is incomprehensible. Wants the Finance Minister to answer why the government and its supporting parties maintain this taxation. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for weakening the governance of gender equality integration and for not acting on pay differences. Wants to break the part-time norm, strengthen women's entrepreneurship and stop the taxation of crime victims. Read the speech
- Argues that current measures are not sufficient. Proposes that labor market measures be quota-based to guarantee that support from public authorities benefits women and men equally. Read the speech
- Argues that Arbetsförmedlingen should be more accessible. Suggests that authorities should use nudging to provide advice on pension during parental leave and that young entrepreneurship should become a school subject. Read the speech
VAT reforms: SD wants 21% uniform rate and low food VAT
- Asks how the government actually plans to handle the strange VAT rates. Asks if there are thoughts on a comprehensive reform of the VAT system or the entire tax system. Read the speech
- Wants a larger reform towards a uniform VAT. Asks if there are discussions within the government regarding the unclear VAT for harness racing companies. Read the speech
- Argues that today's VAT system is an incomprehensible patchwork that creates administrative burdens for companies. Proposes lowering the VAT on biofuels, conducting a review of the food chain and investigating the legal certainty regarding the "travmoms". Criticizes the government's passivity regarding these proposals. Read the speech
Tax procedures, population registration and customs powers
- Criticizes that the government has not addressed the problem with false population registration addresses. Argues that it is simple to change the law so that property owners are notified when someone registers at their address. Read the speech
- Criticizes that no changes occur during the summer. Proposes an expedited investigation for a legislative change requiring that notifications about new lodgers be sent to property owners. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's passivity regarding address trading and the lack of measures to simplify administration for small business owners and non-profit organizations. Wants the state to act more forcefully against crime and strengthen legal certainty for entrepreneurs. Read the speech
Forest taxation framework: S, SD, and C debate new rules
- Supports the direction of the bill but wants the compensation fund to apply to all types of set-asides. Argues that nature conservation agreements should be able to be taken out over twenty years and that compensation for denied logging permits in forests near mountains should be covered by the compensation fund. Read the speech
Social issues: profit in schools, veils and healthcare queues
- Asks what the government is doing to make the internet safe for children and argues that easily accessible, violent pornography gives children a harmful view of sexuality and consent. Read the speech
Children in commercial exploitation and prostitution tax exemption
- Criticizes that current legislation lacks exceptions that protect children from taxation in cases of sexual exploitation. Argues that this risks undermining the child's status as a crime victim and deterring them from seeking help. Asks what specific measures are being taken to protect children. Read the speech
- Argues that children who are subjected to sexual exploitation risk being regarded as entrepreneurs instead of crime victims. Criticizes that the Swedish Tax Agency cannot determine if someone is subjected to human trafficking and argues that it is the government's responsibility to resolve this. Read the speech
- Argues that the current tax system does not help children out of exploitation and can constitute a barrier to seeking help. Wants the taxation to be removed permanently to avoid children's suffering being treated as an accounting matter. Read the speech
Economic violence in close relationships: National Audit Office
- Criticizes the government's lack of attention and systematic follow-up of economic violence. Argues that clearer mandates must be given to authorities to define the concept and investigate the extent of the problems. Read the speech
- Argues that knowledge about economic violence is fragmentary and that no one is stepping forward to identify or educate about it. Criticizes that the government leaves observations about loans and credits without action. Read the speech
- Argues that more authorities, such as the Prosecution Authority and the police, should be involved to counter violence. Wants a surrender program to involve financial support for relocation and new items and questions the government's current surrender program. Read the speech
Alcohol bans in protected housing and legal review request
- Criticizes that the individual's right to alcohol weighs more heavily than the right to safety and recovery. Argues that it is unreasonable that the protection for vulnerable women is decided in legal instances and demands that the government takes immediate action. Read the speech
- Confirms that the party stands behind the reform. Criticizes that the permit process is too rigid and leads to protected residences closing. Argues that the government should pull the emergency brake and conduct a review of the law rather than waiting until 2027. Read the speech
- Supports the legislation but argues that it has not improved recently. Asks how dialogue with authorities can take place to avoid high-quality organizations being denied permits due to general alcohol bans. Read the speech
Digital sex trade: measures against online trafficking and sales
- Argues that the digital sex trade is extensive and that websites function as digital brothels where crime is normalized. Criticizes that these platforms do not receive the same attention as other criminal activities. Read the speech
- Argues that the internet has become a free zone for sex purchases and prostitution where women's and children's bodies are treated as commodities. Criticizes that the government does not present more bills to address the problem. Asks whether the government will include protection against violence pornography during the implementation of the DSA Regulation. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden is decades behind in the fight against digital sex trafficking. Criticizes that women and children are being turned into products on digital sites and argues that this must be stopped. Read the speech
Violence against women: justice chain and support measures
- Argues that the government's initiatives for protection of children, defectors, and victims of terrorism are important but that women exposed to violence lack corresponding support. Criticizes that these needs are not prioritized in the same way for women. Read the speech
- Argues that the government lacks a distinct exit program for women who are victims of male violence. Asks when these women will receive the same extensive support that is offered to other crime victims. Read the speech
Police work against child sexual abuse in digital environments
- Wants sales pages for child sex dolls to disappear and those who run them to be prosecuted. Argues that existing legislation and voluntary cooperation are not sufficient and moves for approval of the committee's proposal. Read the speech
Integration and equality: SD, S, M debate budget and laws
- Argues that foreign-born women do not always choose to be housewives but lack the prerequisites. Asks whether the subsidy reform is sufficient to address the structural inequality that exists in the labor market for foreign-born women. Read the speech
- Argues that a subsidy reform must be combined with active measures that provide people with opportunities for jobs. Asks if the government is prepared to facilitate establishment through, among other things, "jobbsvenska" (job Swedish), individualized projects, and better support for vocational training. Read the speech
- Abstains from the decision due to the budget frameworks. Criticizes that gender equality integration has been removed from the agencies' regulatory letters. Wants to increase funding for protected housing, introduce a national shelter program and shelter funding for women in violent relationships. Read the speech
- Asks why the government has removed formulations regarding gender equality integration in the agencies' regulatory letters. Argues that this makes it more difficult to measure and evaluate the work on gender equality and requests the minister's thoughts on this. Read the speech
- Argues that it is crucial that authorities work with issues of equality. Criticizes the government's attitude towards the supervision of the new law against honor-related violence and asks how the method of work shall be developed. Read the speech
Labor market: SD, S, and M debate unemployment and policy
- Argues that Sweden needs reforms to reduce the division of the labor market and lower employment costs. Advocates for a "new start year" for the long-term unemployed, wants to convert SFI to "job Swedish" and criticizes the government's passivity as well as the Arbetsförmedlingen's lack of resources. Read the speech
- Argues that Samhall should be reviewed again to ensure that the operations are purposeful and efficient. Suggests that Samhall should be completely scrutinized in order to be operated in a more efficient way for people with disabilities. Read the speech
- Argues that Samhall's operations can be organized in a different way. Suggests that Samhall or other actors should get better contacts and cooperate with companies to create meaningful employment for persons with disabilities. Read the speech
- Highlights the catastrophic unemployment among foreign-born women. Criticizes the fragmented labor market policy and argues that current rules for the duty of support disadvantage women. Asks the minister how to handle the great uncertainty and the unemployment. Read the speech
- Argues that SFI should be linked to work to promote language learning. Criticizes structural barriers to the labor market participation of foreign-born women and proposes economic incentives or targets to increase equality. Read the speech
Tax, customs and crime: SD, S and M propose new measures
- Argues that taxes should be designed to strengthen corporate competitiveness and lower employment costs. Proposes to establish an economic crime authority with specialist expertise to combat economic crime. Also wants to improve the population registry by sending out confirmation letters to summer cottage addresses. Read the speech
Criminalize virginity checks, certificates and procedures
- Welcomes the proposal and argues that a criminal law tightening is needed because the current responsibility system has not led to consequences for healthcare personnel. Criticizes the government's stance and believes that Ivo must be given a special assignment to review its way of working to ensure the effectiveness of the legislation. Read the speech
Economy, migration, and welfare debate on child poverty
- Argues that it is frustrating that women's lifetime earnings are still lower than men's and that the pay gap is increasing. Wants the government to legislate better to remove pay differences between women and men. Read the speech
Support for women victims of domestic violence and shelter funds
- Argues that women receive significantly less support than criminals in exit programs. Asks what the government's exit program concretely consists of and requests an exit fund so that women do not have to bear the costs themselves. Read the speech
- Argues that the current decommissioning program lacks new money because existing measures have only been repackaged. Criticizes the reform of sheltered housing because it has led to fewer residences and requests clarification regarding the design of the state grant. Read the speech
Stricter penalties for sexual offenses, elderly fraud, hate crimes
- Welcomes the bill and argues that vulnerable women must be granted victim status. Also wants an exit program to leave prostitution to be introduced and that the discussion on trafficking in connection with pornography continues. Read the speech
Restraining orders for vulnerable persons: S, C, and M views
- Welcomes the proposal but criticizes that it restricts the crime victim instead of the perpetrator. Suggests that instead a restricted area should be established around the perpetrator so that the protection person can live freely without geographical restrictions. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the current proposal restricts the crime victim instead of the perpetrator. Suggests that a limitation area for the perpetrator should be introduced instead and asks how the proposal could practically function. Read the speech
- Argues that the current legislation is a misconception because it is the crime victim who is restricted instead of the perpetrator. Suggests that instead, a new investigation should be initiated to introduce a restriction area for the perpetrator. Read the speech
Equality and discrimination measures: M, V, and SD debate
- Criticizes that legislation does not help if underlying values are not addressed. Asks whether kitchen table decisions actually lead to equality and questions the use of tax money for an insurance system that disadvantages women. Read the speech
- Argues that both discussions on values and concrete legislation are needed to combat violence and oppression. Claims that legislation alone is not enough without also addressing fundamental values. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for having removed gender equality integration from the agencies' regulatory letters. Argues that the Equality Ombudsman needs a mandate for random spot checks and suggests increased information and nudging to achieve economic equality. Read the speech
- Welcomes that the debate focuses on the parties' own policies instead of attacking other parties. Argues that Centerpartiet is against all forms of antisemitism and racism and has taken a stand against such statements. Read the speech
- Refers to previous statements regarding cooperation. Means that the Center Party's organized cooperation is limited to the January agreement. Strongly distances itself from antisemitism and racist statements. Read the speech
Violence against women: M, SD, S debate prevention measures
- Criticizes the government's tone and argues that the issue of violence against women is not being addressed. Asks for details regarding the government's resignation program and questions the government's claim regarding reduced vulnerability. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government has bundled existing activities together without allocating new funds for an exit program. Asks for specific details regarding the exit program and demands that prostitutes should not have to pay tax on their income. Read the speech
- Argues that violence by men is a structural problem that requires a shift in perspective and more than just stricter penalties. Proposes a coherent exit program with financial support and housing as well as better regulation of mobile phone use for children. Read the speech
VAT changes: M wants travel VAT return, SD proposes 21%
- Argues that a comprehensive VAT reform is needed. Asks how the government and the Sweden Democrats view the harness racing VAT and what dialogue has been held with the harness racing industry's organizations and the authority to resolve the troublesome issue. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Swedish Tax Agency's actions as the authority seems to ignore the Supreme Administrative Court's judgment. Argues that the government should discuss the issue with the authority and use regulatory letters or instruction letters to correct their legal position. Read the speech
- Argues that the VAT system is complex and requires a review. Wants to review the possibility of a lower VAT rate on menstrual products, argues that state grants to community organizations should not be paid back in value-added tax and criticizes the government's handling of the betting VAT. Read the speech
Government policies on foreign affairs, schools and climate
- Asks how the minister considers the school's teaching to address problems with a lack of knowledge about consent, low knowledge of menstrual health and remaining taboos surrounding menstruation. Read the speech
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Income tax impact on economy and distribution for low earners
- Proposes approval of reservation 24 and suggests an investigation to stop the taxation of money from prostitution. Criticizes the government's decision not to investigate the issue and argues that it is a ditching that the state taxes money from criminal activity. Read the speech
Defense, aid, social services and security policy debate
- Argues that the US policy against abortion services is evidence of a backlash against human rights. Asks how the government ensures that support for sexual and reproductive rights does not decrease when the aid is restructured. Read the speech
Social services responsibility for domestic violence victims
- Criticizes the government's proposal for a release program because it is not a proper release program for women. Wants the perpetrator to be restricted to places where he lives or works and that support for Young Relationships should be included in the preventive work. Read the speech
Handling of protected personal data and crime victim security
- Criticizes the authorities' leaks of protected personal data as irresponsible and life-threatening. Argues that systems must secure the handling and proposes that affected women should automatically receive compensation for the costs that arise. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the current mandates for the authorities are too weak to prevent leaks of protected personal data. Asks whether the government is prepared to make political decisions that all incidents shall be reported to the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection. Read the speech
- Argues that incidents must be reported in order to be able to be audited. Wants the government to continue investigating how the reporting actually works. Criticizes that the measures in the regulatory letters are too thin. Read the speech
European Council meeting report: defense and Russia's war
School staffing, class sizes, crime, and alcohol sales
- Criticizes that the government has removed or significantly reduced mentions of gender equality integration in the regulatory letters of over 40 agencies. Asks the Minister for Gender Equality why the government has decided to remove these fundamental parts of the overall comprehensive strategy. Read the speech
Integration and equality: SD return migration, SK tax cuts
- Argues that men's violence against women causes great suffering and costs. Asks how the proposed surrender program is to be implemented and financed after the Igor project was shut down. Read the speech
- Criticizes that women in violent relationships are forced to cover their own moving costs and questions why the government does not include a relocation allowance in its relocation program. Argues that this contradicts the government standing on the side of the crime victim. Read the speech
- Argues that it is important to address actual economic inequality. Asks how the goals are to be reached when expectations of behavior are not the same as the conditions. Read the speech
- Argues that free will is not enough to achieve equality in economic outcomes. Asks why the method of gender mainstreaming has been removed from the regulatory letter for Arbetsförmedlingen. Read the speech
- Welcomes the government's proposal on exit programs for prostitutes. Criticizes that the state collects tax on money from prostitution, which is seen as a criminal act. Asks the member about their view on tax on prostitutes' incomes. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is not conducting an investigation or dialogue to tax the income of prostitutes. Argues that it is unreasonable that the vulnerable women should bear responsibility for the system surrounding criminals' income. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Sweden Democrats' statements on integration and argues that the government is not doing enough to fund support for women in violent relationships. Proposes a national shelter program with shelter funds as well as an expanded mandate for the Gender Equality Authority to combat human trafficking. Read the speech
State protection of threatened persons: Riksrevisionen report
- Criticizes that today's system limits the daily lives of crime victims through protected identities and restraining orders. Proposes that the restraining order legislation be fundamentally changed so that it is the perpetrator's daily life that is restricted through geographical areas instead of the victim's. Read the speech
Deportation of prostitution victims and integrity assessment
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- Asks whether the government considers prostitution to constitute a lack of livelihood. Also asks how the government views extending the reflection period in order to better identify and support crime victims. Read the speech
Social services' responsibility for victims of violence and children
- Questions about the government's decision not to renew the role of ambassador against human trafficking. Argues that it is strange because the social services are responsible for identifying and supporting victims. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for not having answered questions regarding the ambassadorial post against human trafficking. Wants to develop the work through a national hotline that is available around the clock and points out deficiencies in the current a-krimcenter. Read the speech
- Argues that the government lacks a holistic approach in handling men's violence against women. Criticizes reduced funding for preventive activities and argues that restraining orders should limit the perpetrator's freedom of movement instead of being expanded for the victim. Read the speech
Income tax reform: green deduction and work vs capital gaps
- Proposes approval of reservations 24 and 28. Wants mountain rescue workers to receive tax deductions for equipment and vehicles used in the public service. Criticizes the government's refusal to change tax rules for mountain rescue workers as well as the Swedish Tax Agency's treatment of prostitutes. Argues that prostitutes should not be taxed and demands a clear position to resolve the issue promptly. Read the speech
Income tax reform and prostitution taxation in Sweden
- Argues that one must continue to work with following the legislation and implementing necessary reforms even during a tax reform. Criticizes that there is a lack of answers on how prostitutes with debts to Skatteverket should be handled. Read the speech
Government policy, EU cooperation, crime and social issues
- Highlights that many victims of human trafficking are not identified by Swedish authorities. Asks whether the government intends to re-appoint the role of ambassador against human trafficking or if the role shall cease. Read the speech
Income tax: M opposes bank tax and wants work tax cuts
- Argues that the tax legislation is the problem in complicated cases where Skatteverket taxes money from prostitution. Criticizes that the government is shirking responsibility by proposing a new investigation instead of solving the issue. Read the speech
Construction crisis, healthcare, economy and national security
- Argues that the proposed increase in the gambling tax risks jeopardizing a stable industry in the countryside. Proposes in a follow-up motion that the tax on betting be maintained while the tax on online gaming is increased. Read the speech
Increased gambling tax proposal for welfare and state revenue
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- Argues that the harness racing sport is hit hard and receives no state subsidies. Asks how the member intends to follow up on the development and suggests that other ways for better effect and distribution be investigated next year. Read the speech
- Argues that the tax increase hits the harness racing industry very hard and criticizes that sufficient considerations regarding gambling addiction have not been made. Asks if a dialogue with the horse industry has been held before the proposal was presented. Read the speech
- Expresses concern that the tax increase hits the horse industry incorrectly. Asks if the government can ensure that the industry is not negatively affected and proposes differentiated tax rates that the industry itself has suggested. Read the speech
Working environment and hours: state control and remote work
- Argues that the work environment is good but requires specific investments for small companies and a simplified regulatory framework. Wants to introduce specific remote work legislation to promote rural areas. Proposes sharper salary mapping, equalization of pay differences at state agencies and breaking the part-time norm. Criticizes the lack of proactive identification of human trafficking victims and wants to introduce a national hotline for support and information. Read the speech
Violence in close relationships: funding for youth support
- Argues that violence against young people is increasing and emphasizes the need for early information and support. Asks how the government intends to secure funding for a national support line and how the preventive work shall be carried out. Read the speech
- Argues that it is devastating if the funding for ungarelationer.se is not secured, as young people will then lose their rightful support. Asks how the government plans to guarantee and secure the support for young people in violent relationships. Read the speech
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Tax policy, entrepreneurship, and banking sector regulation
- Asks why the Moderaterna voted against reviewing the rules for sponsorship deductions. Argues that legislation for sponsorship is needed that benefits both grassroots and elite sports in an equal way. Criticizes current rules which disadvantage outdoor sports. Read the speech
- Argues that the lack of a regulatory framework for sponsorship creates inequality. Criticizes that the government is not acting politically on the issue and requests more information on how the matter is linked to the closely related investigation. Read the speech
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Equality and discrimination: penalties, child allowance, veils
- Criticizes the proposal for more unpaid parental days as it does not counteract economic inequality. Asks how the Kristdemokraterna want to work at the national level to introduce a shelter program for women in violent relationships. Read the speech
- Argues that a state insurance system should be designed so that both mother and father are at home for the children's best and for both's finances. Asks if one should vote for the Centerpartiet's proposal which includes a national housing queue. Read the speech
- Argues that direct preventive work is necessary because violence in relationships often has its roots early in life. Asks what the member is prepared to do to finance the organization ungarelationer.se. Read the speech
- Argues that the governing documents for school and preschool must be addressed. Urges the government to resolve the funding of the national support line ungarelationer.se, which is a national interest with documented results for both girls and boys. Read the speech
- Criticizes the lack of a national exit program and structured support for women who want to leave violent relationships. Proposes a national exit program with financial support and housing priority as well as that restraining orders should be able to apply to the perpetrator's home and workplace. Argues that courts do not take sufficient account of violence in custody disputes. Urges the government to support ungarelationer.se. Read the speech
Protecting children from violence pornography and platform rules
- Argues that violent pornography is one of the greatest health issues of our time and creates major problems for young people. Wants to hear what requirements the government sets for the market and internet providers to limit access. Read the speech
- Argues that education of school and parents is important, but that it is not enough without other methods also being used. Emphasizes the importance of defining the problem and talking about it before solutions are proposed. Read the speech
Weapons legislation: M wants to abolish 5-year licenses
- Praises the investigation but argues that it does not address the regulation of weapons magazines. Asks why the government is not prepared to change the possession regulations for weapons magazines despite the fact that there is now a motion on the issue. Read the speech
- Asks why the government has not requested a directive to investigate the regulation of weapons magazines. Argues that the motion should be followed up and an investigation appointed to carry this out. Read the speech
- Argues that the weapons investigation is not tasked with reviewing the regulation of weapons magazines. Asks why the Sweden Democrats agreed to an over-implementation of the weapons directive despite previous opposition. Read the speech
- Asks what the Sweden Democrats' proposal is if the weapons investigation does not provide sufficient solutions. Argues that there are problems with implementing current legislation, especially for target shooters. Read the speech
- Argues that the hunting corps is important for wildlife management and criticizes that the legislation affects legal gun owners. Suggests that the government investigates a usage regulation for weapon licenses and that they stop regulating weapon magazines through permits. Read the speech
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- Argues that the Sweden Democrats prioritize other issues than the problems of legal gun owners when introducing the EU's firearms directive. Wants the Sweden Democrats to contribute actively to introducing a usage regulation instead of a possession regulation of ammunition magazines. Read the speech
Taxation of prostitution income and measures against trafficking
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- Criticizes that the current handling of the issue is incorrect. Argues that the Ministry of Finance should investigate the issue quickly without a referral process in order not to delay the handling of the women who risk tax debts. Read the speech
Climate, foreign policy, economy and social issues debate
- Criticizes proposals to limit or ban Muslim symbols as a violation of freedom of religion. Asks whether the government parties still stand behind fundamental values or if they will be open to banning religious symbols. Read the speech
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Integration: SD wants stricter policy, M seeks language rules
- Asks how to best reach foreign-born women in the labor market. Argues that these women have lower employment despite high education and that there is a lack of a systematic plan to reach them. Read the speech
- Argues that it is a betrayal that foreign-born women remain at home after childbirth. Asks if it is acceptable that foreign-born mothers are away from the labor market for so long due to the design of the parental insurance. Read the speech
- Argues that structural inequality and societal expectations justify reserved days to create role models. Asks if the Sverigedemokraterna consider vulnerable women in prostitution to have a deficient lifestyle. Read the speech
- Argues that measures are required so that parents can make informed choices regarding parental leave. Criticizes the Sweden Democrats' view on prostitution and suggests that the member should discuss the issue with their party colleague. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Social Democrats' analysis of failed integration. Argues that instead, more work should have been done with feminism, especially in schools, to counteract the fact that boys underperform. Asks for the Social Democrats' definition of feminism. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the school is described as "the girls' school" as it places the blame on the girls for boys failing. Argues that the school should be improved for both genders by discussing gender norms and identifying problems such as honor-related issues and mental health. Read the speech
- Argues that equality has stalled and demands decisive action against men's violence against women. Proposes, among other things, a national severance pay, a reformed parental insurance, increased support for women's entrepreneurship, and a national hotline against prostitution and human trafficking. Read the speech
Government economic policy, welfare, crime and tax cuts
- Criticizes that the Swedish Tax Agency taxes income from prostitution despite it contradicting agency regulations. Asks if the government intends to solve the problem through dialogue with the authorities or by delaying it with a new investigation. Read the speech
Taxation of income from sexual services and prostitution
- Criticizes that the Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket) collects tax from prostitutes and argues that the state contributes to money laundering by collecting money from illegal acts. Asks what the government considers regarding the situation. Read the speech
- Argues that the Swedish Tax Agency has painted itself into a corner and criticizes that the agency urges prostitutes to pay tax, which stands in direct opposition to the government's strategy against men's violence against women. Read the speech
Economic challenges, welfare, and social issues in Sweden
- Criticizes that the Tidö Agreement risks criminalizing prostitutes. Asks if vulnerable persons risk deportation or if they receive the support they are entitled to if they seek help. Read the speech
Social services' responsibility for victims of violence
- Argues that the social services and the police have failed to stop murders of women. Proposes a national shelter program with a similar structure and long-term financial support to save lives. Criticizes the committee's text for being too fluffy. Read the speech
- Argues that the murders of women will not cease in the short term. Suggests that a national leave program should be introduced to provide women with equal support compared to men. Asks how the Moderaterna can contribute to achieving this. Read the speech
- Argues that society has failed capitally in protecting women. Criticizes the lack of operational measures and suggests that social services should create conditions for preventive work and financial support. Read the speech
- Criticizes the lack of a national exit program for women compared to the structured measures that exist for men. Argues that a coordinated operation throughout the country is needed to provide women at risk of violence with good support and protection. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's lack of crisis plans and measures against deadly violence against women. Argues that society must offer a unified, structured, and similar support across the entire country to save lives. Read the speech
- Argues that preventive work, operational work, and financial support afterwards are equally important. Wants to start early by talking about norms and values already in preschool as well as educating staff who meet children and young people. Read the speech
- Argues that parents need support, especially regarding digitalization. Proposes web filters or verification to limit access to violent pornography. Welcomes different forms of treatment to prevent relapse into violence. Read the speech
Exit program for women in violent relationships: L and C
- Criticizes that the government's current measures do not save lives and asks why the government does not acknowledge the need for a national exit program for women. Argues that society must offer a unified, structured support so that women can leave violent relationships early. Read the speech
- Argues that a unified exit program is necessary because women who want to leave violent relationships lack the support offered to individuals leaving gang criminality. Asks how the government plans to finance and implement such a program across the entire country. Read the speech
- Argues that the perpetrator should receive a restraining order so that the crime victim can retain their freedom. Emphasizes that the preventive work is not saving lives now and calls for long-term funding of the Igor project. Read the speech
Firearms directive implementation: S, C, and M debate EU fines
- Argues that the proposal is an over-implementation. Asks how today's proposal will concretely facilitate countering terrorism in Sweden since Sweden already has sharp legislation. Read the speech
- Criticizes the proposal because criminals never apply for a license and argues that the legislation must be clear and serious. Suggests that problems with the weapons legislation should instead be solved in the Penal Code. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the proposal involves an over-implementation that affects law-abiding gun owners instead of criminals. Argues that one should introduce usage regulation instead of possession regulation and moves for the rejection of the proposition. Read the speech
- Asks why the Moderaterna have changed their opinion and allowed an ownership regulation to pass. Argues that Switzerland has solved the regulation through usage regulation instead of ownership regulation. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Moderaterna now agree to an over-implementation despite previous statements about avoiding this. Argues that one should have worked out a user regulation instead of a holding regulation. Read the speech
Tax system for companies, capital and wealth: M, S, L plans
- Asks how the government plans to handle the risk tax and if they have plans to scrap the bank tax. Points out that the government is behind schedule regarding the announcement of presenting a proposal. Read the speech
- Shares the criticism regarding the design of the proposal as it affects Kommuninvest and member-owned banks. Hopes that the government returns with a new proposal soon, as it is delayed. Read the speech
- Argues that today's regulatory framework for deductions for sponsorship to sports clubs is unequal and disproportionate. Asks how the Social Democrats will position themselves regarding future proposals when the announcement is prepared. Read the speech
- Notes that inequality within sports persists due to structures and rules for sponsorship. Argues that the investigation must get to the bottom of what is wrong in order to be able to change the legislation or work with public education. Criticizes that questions of equality end up in court as courts should not make political assessments. Read the speech
- Urges the government to accelerate the work on reliefs for the rental of own housing. Wishes to vote in favor of reservation 12 to abolish the property fee during renovation of abandoned houses. Argues that compensation for nature conservation should be able to be deposited into a forest account. Welcomes the investigation on the simplification of the 3:12 rules. Read the speech
New Value Added Tax Act: S, V, and C debate EU directives
- Criticizes that the government is not carrying out the investigation on internal VAT that the Riksdag decided on. Argues that Sweden over-implements EU directives and demands that the government should investigate the issue to create legal certainty for the non-profit sector. Read the speech
Weapon regulations and license management for legal gun owners
- Asks why the current investigation does not look at the question of a new hunting and wildlife management authority. Expresses concern that the government will return to how such an authority should be established. Read the speech
- Argues that there is an existing investigation that needs to be updated. Asks where the specific question regarding the supervision of shooting ranges lies and points out that this is not mentioned in the Tidö Agreement or the government statement. Read the speech
- Argues that the hunting corps is important for the country's wildlife conservation. Criticizes that the legislation causes the hunting corps to be caught in the crossfire when the weapons law is tightened. Emphasizes that the government is working on a review to distinguish between legal weapons holders and criminals. Read the speech
Equality and violence against women: M, S, and SD debate
- Argues that men's violence against women takes many forms, including psychological, economic, and post-violence. Asks how the government is working to prevent violence and handle custody issues when the violence goes so far that a parent is killed. Read the speech
- Criticizes that courts do not take violence into account when making decisions on custody. Wants custody to be lost automatically if one parent kills the other and asks for a timeline for this work. Read the speech
- Argues that the definition of violence against women is important. Criticizes the use of the term violence in close relationships as it is women who die in relationships where men exercise violence. Read the speech
- Argues that the problem must be defined as men's violence against women in order to be addressed. Criticizes that the current wording is a compromise solution that hides the problem. Read the speech
- Criticizes the lack of investments in women's economy and entrepreneurship in the Tidö Agreement. Asks how the member and the government view securing the financing for Ungarerelationer.se, whose finances are now threatened. Read the speech
- Argues that Ungarelationer.se is a fantastic operation. Criticizes that the grant to the operation is being significantly reduced and urges that this be changed before decisions on the budget for the change in ownership are made. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's lack of urgent measures and a crisis plan for men's violence against women. Demands a national shelter program with financial support and asks how the government intends to handle violence in custody disputes. Read the speech
- Argues that economic freedom is the most important measure to stop men's violence against women. Criticizes decreased female entrepreneurship and requests rapid measures as well as a joint discussion between all parties. Read the speech
- Argues that economic freedom is crucial for an independent life. Emphasizes that the problem must be defined as men's violence against women in order not to hide the severity of women dying. Read the speech
Climate policy, economic conditions and goals in PM's question
- Criticizes the unacceptable statistics on relationship murders and proposes a national shelter program with financial support and housing. Asks what the government's position is on introducing such support. Read the speech
Skatteverket data analysis tools for population register
- Argues that the government's proposal on targeted selections and analyses is very good. Asks whether a national census is still needed given previous decisions. Read the speech
- Asks which specific tasks the Moderaterna and the Tidö parties consider to be missing in the population register. Points out that register-based controls have been carried out since 1990. Read the speech
- Argues that the population register risks revealing persons with protected identities and moves for approval of reservation 8. Also wants official mail to be sent to two addresses for children with two guardians. Read the speech
Council of Europe meeting report: migration, visas, Russia
Immigrant integration, gender quotas and abortion rights debate
- Asks how prostitution can constitute a lack of integrity and grounds for deportation, as women in prostitution are victims of men's violence. Criticizes that resources are spent on investigating this in the Tidö Agreement. Read the speech
- Asks what the member means by their statements regarding women in prostitution. Criticizes that the argument about voluntariness does not align with the sex purchase law, where women are seen as crime victims regardless of the circumstances. Read the speech
- Argues that "whataboutism" regarding violence is harmful to the debate and that the focus should be on the structural. Asks if the member believes that prostitution should constitute grounds for lack of good conduct and deportation. Read the speech
- Argues that men's violence against women is the major structural problem and that focusing on other things can increase polarization. Asks about the Christian Democrats' view on the Tidö Agreement and the sex purchase laws. Read the speech
- Wants to provide constitutional protection for the right to abortion and remove the fee for divorce. Argues that the parental leave must be reformed and that foreign-born women need better conditions in the labor market. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the speaker implies it was better in the past when it comes to men's violence against women. Asks if the member believes that the crime victim's surname plays any role in their suffering. Read the speech
- Confirms that the surname does not matter for the woman who was pushed into the mine shaft. Argues that criminals should be punished regardless of whether it concerns men's violence against women or otherwise. Read the speech
Welfare, immigration and economy: S, KD and M debate measures
- Criticizes that the Tidö Agreement's concept of lack of integrity creates uncertainty regarding prostitution. Argues that the sex purchase law should protect victims and asks if the government intends to compromise on this law. Read the speech
- Asks what is missing in the legislation since the sex purchase laws and the reflection period already exist to protect vulnerable persons and criminalize buyers. Read the speech
Labor market policy, assistance, integration and social issues
- Argues that men's violence against women is a structural problem that causes suffering and consumes societal resources. Asks whether the government's plan for protected housing will be fulfilled and whether the funding for the municipalities' new mandate is secured. Read the speech
- Argues that the important reform must not be delayed regarding the financing. Asks if new obligations to municipalities are applied fully with accompanying financing. Read the speech
Coordination numbers and identity checks: S, SD, and MP views
- Argues that it is important with confidentiality protection and that biometric data should be able to be stored in order to counter multiple identities. Asks why the Sverigedemokraterna do not actively write that one should have the possibility to store biometric data in the bill. Read the speech
- Argues that multiple identities are a problem that must be addressed. Emphasizes that storage of biometric data is of utmost importance. Read the speech
- Argues that deficiencies in the handling of coordination numbers have led to increased crime. Proposes confidentiality protection in order to be able to store and compare biometric data as well as that the renewal period for coordination numbers be shortened to three years. Read the speech
Budget priorities: tax cuts, defense and social issues
- Argues that economic equality is an important preventive measure against men's violence against women. Asks how the government will improve the division of assets processes to protect women from economic domestic violence. Read the speech
Economy, migration, schools and environment review in Riksdag
- Argues that the government lacks concrete initiatives for forestry and rural areas despite the election campaign's promises. Asks if it is right to make it more difficult for labor immigration instead of focusing on the companies that cheat. Read the speech
Foreign policy, security, school, and climate debate
- Asks whether the Sweden Democrats mean that prostitution should be grounds for deportation. Clarifies that the sale of sex is not criminal in Sweden, but that the purchase of sex is. Read the speech
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- Argues that the view on liberal values stands in contrast to parts of the Tidö Agreement regarding migration and justice policy. Asks how the Moderaterna view the conflict between the sex purchase laws and the Tidö Agreement's formulations regarding deportation in cases of prostitution. Read the speech
- Asks what is wrong with the existing legislation on reflection periods, which aims to provide protection and support to vulnerable persons in legal processes against criminal networks. Read the speech
- Argues that women suffer from economic inequality and that men's violence against women receives too little space in politics. Wants to shift the focus in crime policy so that the crime victim is placed at the center and demands investments in women's entrepreneurship. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.