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Heléne Björklund (S)
What Heléne Björklund 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 the police reform has not achieved the goal of increased presence in the local community. Wants to strengthen the local police presence through more police in outer service, an emergency stop for the closure of police stations and investigated regulated response times. Read the speech
- Confirms that the Social Democrats want to abolish volume discounts for serious crimes. Argues that this should be prioritized in the new government and asks when the abolition is to take effect according to the bill. Read the speech
- Argues that the member did not answer the question regarding the effective date in the bill. Emphasizes that it is the written bills that are being debated and that they have requested a clear date for the legislation. Read the speech
Nordic and Arctic cooperation on security, economy and climate
- Requests approval for reservation 3. Argues that Nordic cooperation is crucial for security and community in uncertain times and proposes a Nordic defense and security policy commission to strengthen cohesion. Read the speech
Gang crime eradication strategy and recruitment measures
- Criticizes that police stations are being closed and that the state is leaving the suburbs, which harms safety and trust in the state. Argues that people want physical police stations in order to be able to report crimes and that the government should listen to business owners. Read the speech
Custodial sentences for youth: SD, V, C, KD debate responsibility
- Support the committee's proposal with a reservation regarding a special release review for young people who have committed particularly serious crimes. Argues that Kriminalvården is better equipped than Sis to handle the most crime-prone target group in order to prevent recidivism. Read the speech
- Argues that it is good that Kriminalvården takes over the responsibility. Asks how schooling will be secured for the young since the legislation for the school is not in place. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the school will not be in place until 2028 and that the government has not prioritized the school sufficiently. Argues that the government has gone further than the investigator suggested by lowering the age of criminal responsibility to 13 years. Read the speech
Criminal law: gang crime, penalties and age of responsibility
- Asks why the Sweden Democrats do not want to proceed with the issue of puberty requirements. Wants the proposal to review whether it is reasonable to assess children differently depending on puberty development to be addressed. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has not initiated any investigation into the issue. Criticizes the Sweden Democrats' voting in the European Parliament as weakening children's rights and asks how they intend to handle this in Sweden. Read the speech
- Move for approval of reservation 11 to investigate the puberty requirement in child pornography crimes. Want to introduce a mafia law against the gangs' economy, a unified crime victim law and strengthen protection against violence in close relationships. Read the speech
- Criticizes the closure of police stations in Blekinge and proposes a moratorium to stop this. Argues that the government should fast-track a proposition against murder advertisements to prevent the recruitment of young people. Read the speech
- Argues that it is not at top speed when the law does not begin to apply until September. Asks for the reason for the delay and wants to address the issue before the summer so that the police get tools to take down murder advertisements. Read the speech
Young offenders: SD wants age 13, M wants youth prisons
- Admits that society has failed to protect children and argues that segregation and a lack of resources have led to gangs recruiting young people. Wants earlier coordinated interventions, faster prosecution, and rejects a general lowering of the age of criminal responsibility. Read the speech
- Confirms that the shootings are decreasing and thanks the police for their work. Argues that other crimes are increasing and notes that the economic development in Sweden has resulted in a great divergence. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Sweden Democrats claim that crime is solved and that their economic policy has met the voters' expectations. Argues that unity in meeting challenges such as party-sniffing is a strength. Read the speech
Government policies: care deduction, deportation, privatization
- Asks how the Minister of Defence views the fact that the management at F 17 at the time did not openly account for the extent of the PFAS foam. Also asks what the Minister wants to say to those affected in Kallinge. Read the speech
Ronneby airport policy and investigation state ownership KD S
- Argues that the government prioritizes Bromma Airport at the expense of regional airports. Criticizes that a new investigation of Ronneby Airport creates uncertainty for investments and operations in Blekinge. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is appointing a new inquiry after a previous inquiry was recently concluded. Argues that the government's uncertainty creates concern for Blekinge and asks if the minister can promise that the region will be treated as an asset. Read the speech
- Asks whether the minister has given specific directives regarding Ronneby airport. Criticizes that the new investigation creates uncertainty for the airport and argues that the region is losing state service. Wants the government to give clear promises instead of more investigations. Read the speech
Closure of service offices: S criticizes impact on elderly
- Pleads for state service offices to remain because they are important for the citizens. Argues that budget cuts are not streamlining but affect the citizens and that state service is needed for democratic reasons. Read the speech
Closure of service offices in Sweden: KD and S debate plans
- Asks whether further offices will be closed and whether mobile solutions are symbolic politics. Argues that closures damage trust and the social contract and demands guarantees for state services throughout the country. Read the speech
- Argues that state service offices compensate for the lack of other agencies. Emphasizes that the state must be present everywhere to create trust and preserve the social contract. Read the speech
Nordic cooperation and Arctic strategy: defense and green transition
- Wants the government to work towards appointing a Nordic defense and security policy commission to create a common overview of threat pictures. Argues that the Swedish government must take responsibility for breaking down barriers and realizing the vision of a sustainable and integrated Norden. Read the speech
Police station closures in Blekinge and impact on safety
- Argues that the closure of police stations in Sölvesborg and Olofström creates insecurity and a feeling of being forgotten. Criticizes that the government is responsible for the authority and asks if the minister intends to take initiative. Read the speech
- Argues that the closure of police stations creates insecurity and that state presence is a fundamental right. Wants the government to guarantee police offices in every municipality and asks what the minister is doing to preserve the stations. Read the speech
- Argues that it is an injustice that citizens must travel to neighboring municipalities or use digital technology. Claims that local police stations promote safety and regrets that the minister does not give a clear statement regarding the stations in Olofström and Sölvesborg. Read the speech
Criminal law: rape of children, mafia law and tougher penalties
- Proposes approval of reservations regarding violence against women and organized crime. Proposes a new mafia law to punish entire gangs, step up the fight against money laundering and criminalize controlling behavior. Read the speech
Nordic transport services and border barriers: S proposes council
- Argues that free movement does not include people with disabilities despite visions of an integrated Norden. Criticizes that the issue of special transport services (färdtjänst) is not on the agenda and asks if the border barrier will be resolved during this year. Read the speech
- Argues that the pace for resolving border obstacles needs to be increased and that Sweden should push the issue to the top of the agenda. Asks if the minister can prioritize the issue concretely and raise it in a transport ministers' council. Read the speech
- Welcomes a continued discussion on a transport ministerial council to resolve infrastructure issues. Argues that Sweden should take the lead in resolving the transport service issue so that persons with disabilities receive freedom of movement in the Nordic region. Read the speech
Combating online extremism: police powers and BankID links
- Argues that society is lagging behind in meeting radicalization and cybercrime. Asks how society can support parents and suggests that civil society and public education should be included in the preventive, crime-fighting, and educational work. Read the speech
- Argues that children and young people are recruited into violence-promoting environments via digital platforms. Asks how the police will be able to manage this, whether they have the right competence, and how the government views the need for specially trained police officers or civilian actors. Read the speech
- Argues that the radicalization of young people in closed digital spaces is an acute issue that requires the collective effort of the entire society. Urges continued discussion on putting pressure on tech platforms and emphasizes the importance of civil society in educational initiatives. Read the speech
Prison sentences for persons with serious mental diagnoses
- Asks for a timetable for the processing of Trygghetsberedningen's report and for concrete initiatives to achieve better control over care. Argues that sick clients can be more dangerous upon release if they do not receive the correct care. Read the speech
- Argues that it is difficult to formulate solutions for a group that cannot be counted due to healthcare confidentiality. Asks if the government intends to do anything nationally to improve the statistics on mental illness within the correctional system. Read the speech
- Urges the minister to immediately address the Trygghetsberedningen's proposal. Wants to cooperate with the government to ensure that the sick receive the correct care in order to reduce the risk of them becoming more dangerous upon release. Read the speech
Terrorism measures: harsher penalties, travel bans and schools
- Argues that the fight against terrorism is about defending human dignity, democracy, and trust. Wants stricter penalties, banning travel to armed conflicts, strengthening the security police, and increasing international cooperation. Advocates for more patrolling police online and strong preventive work against radicalization. Read the speech
- Responds that no criminals shall work in Swedish schools. Means that every case regarding travel to conflict zones must be assessed and that the issue of Swedish citizenship needs to be discussed further. Read the speech
- Confirms that no criminal shall work in Swedish schools. Expresses the desire for cooperation and consensus to find solutions against terrorism and crime. Read the speech
Swedavia operations: 1 billion for aviation and Bromma status
- Argues that Ronneby airport is strategically important for Blekinge and that the loss of traffic there is due to flights being moved to Arlanda. Asks how the government's decision to retain Bromma affects Ronneby and whether opportunity costs have been investigated. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Minister for Finance interprets the questions as rhetorical rather than as a genuine commitment to the country's communications. Asks when the investigation into the consequences of not working on the track to close Bromma Airport will be completed. Argues that the state airport company's financial situation is incompatible with the government's ambitions to develop transport throughout the country. Read the speech
- Asks how long the in-depth investigation will take. Means that the debate can also be about developing a good airport in Stockholm and asks if the government considers that Stockholm needs two airports. Read the speech
State services: closures, digital tools and rural inequality
- Criticizes that the government and the Sverigedemokraterna are closing state service offices. Argues that the decision harms the social contract and reduces the state's presence in smaller communities. Asks how the residents of Karlshamn will get access to state services when the office disappears. Read the speech
- Argues that many people need physical meeting places for help with pensions and social insurance. Criticizes that the closures of state activities affect small communities and argues that the prioritization of tax cuts for the richest occurs at the expense of service throughout the country. Asks how the dialogue with the municipal leadership in Karlshamn has looked regarding the closure. Read the speech
- Argues that the closure of operations leads to deterioration for the residents and increases exclusion. Suggests that Kristdemokraterna and Socialdemokraterna should cooperate to ensure that the social contract works for all citizens throughout the country. Read the speech
Labor market, migration, infrastructure and welfare debate
- Asks how the government justifies its refusal of a Nordic transport minister council and how the council of state works with coordination to avoid future crises. Read the speech
Offshore wind power and Armed Forces security risks in Baltic
- Argues that the government has not received FOI's report and criticizes that Sweden lacks clear collaborations between the Armed Forces and energy producers. Argues that wind power is an important part of the total defense and asks if a national coexistence group is planned. Read the speech
- Argues that the energy supply is an important part of the total defense and suggests that one should work with technology to solve problems with offshore wind power. Asks how the government views risks with new nuclear power. Read the speech
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Energy policy, foreign aid, national security and infrastructure
Sweden's 2025 NATO contribution and defense against Russia
- Supports the direction in the bill and welcomes the committee's report. Criticizes the government's intention to introduce a delegation law and opposes the possibility of forces being deployed without the Riksdag's explicit consent in every case. Read the speech
Scania labor market and cross-border commuters restrictions
- Argues that there is a unique opportunity for integration and cooperation by living in Sweden and working in Denmark. Asks what measures the minister intends to take so that small business owners in Denmark can be able to advertise in Danish in Platsbanken. Read the speech
- Welcomes the government's efforts for cross-border commuting. Criticizes the government's reluctance to address the limitation of languages in Arbetsförmedlingen's advertisements and requests clear language regarding the government's willingness to solve the simple problem. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Minister did not give a clear statement regarding raising the issue of language in advertisements. Argues that the issue is simple and that a positive statement could have been sent directly to Öresund. Read the speech
Government budget, climate policy and wolf management debate
- Asks how the minister views the agency's report of the TV4 program and how the minister has acted after the review board cleared the episodes. Also asks whether the minister still has confidence in the Director General of the Swedish Psychological Defence Agency. Read the speech
Nordic cooperation and Arctic policy: transport, defense, strategy
- Argues that the Nordic region is a unique role model for inclusive societies and welfare. Suggests that defense cooperation be strengthened through a Nordic defense commission and emphasizes the importance of prioritizing welfare, climate, and infrastructure. Read the speech
112 emergency handling: SOS Alarm profit and response times
- Argues that the emergency number 112 is a crucial part of crisis preparedness and expresses concern over deficiencies in efficiency and long response times. Wants a larger analysis to be conducted of the regions' experiences and questions whether the task should be performed by a profit-driven company. Read the speech
Funding for municipalities' final disposal participation
- Proposes approval of reservation 3 and argues that final disposal is a state responsibility that must not affect the municipalities financially. Proposes that the compensation to the municipalities be extended to cover all steps in the review. Read the speech
Economy, defense, social policy and infrastructure debate
- Asks how questions regarding stretching procurement rules to take into account the serious security situation are handled within the EU. Read the speech
Sydostlänken railway project financing and cost control debate
- Argues that the Sydostlänken is a national matter that contributes to robustness, trade, and climate transition. Criticizes the government's decision to review costs as it creates concern and asks what happens if the costs cannot be reduced. Read the speech
- Argues that the interruption in the procurement of the railway section's design causes delays and creates concern. Emphasizes that robust infrastructure is necessary for both the business sector and Sweden's Nato membership. Asks how the work continues if the costs cannot be reduced. Read the speech
- Argues that it is important to keep Sweden's communications together. Proposes that the government increases the budget to invest more in railways and infrastructure despite high prices. Read the speech
Swedish flag in Gotlandstrafiken procurement and EU rules
- Argues that the security situation in the Baltic Sea is critical and that foreign-flagged vessels in the Gotland traffic constitute a security risk. Asks the government how they view the fact that the Armed Forces cannot assist foreign-flagged vessels in the event of a threat. Read the speech
- Argues that Gotlandstrafiken needs a Swedish flag and Swedish crew to ensure safety in the event of war. Asks if the government intends to pursue the issue in the EU to influence or test the legislation. Read the speech
- Criticizes how action has been taken despite long-standing observations. Argues that one must dare to push the issues in the EU to change procurement rules so that the lowest price does not win in an important matter. Read the speech
E22 chaos: Responsibility and MSB evaluation for crises
- Notes that the incident on the E22 affected many people. Asks when the Minister for Civil Defence took responsibility for the issue and what measures were proposed in the acute phase. Read the speech
- Criticizes the authoritarian tone in the previous post. Argues that the government should bear the responsibility for the events and responds to questions about responsibility and lessons learned. Asks when the issue of civil defense became the minister's responsibility. Read the speech
Healthcare funding crisis: S proposes bank tax, KD cites deficits
- Describes that the cuts in Blekinge are system-threatening. Argues that children and families suffer from long queues to child and adolescent psychiatry. Asks how the government's budget affects health and medical care and if the minister will help. Read the speech
Healthcare financing: state vs region responsibility and budget
- Criticizes the unreasonable austerity measure in Blekinge which will lead to a deep healthcare crisis. Appeals to the Minister for Health to listen to party comrades and resolve the situation to avoid staff cuts. Read the speech
Sweden defense and crisis preparedness: investments and taxes
- Argues that resources must be more clearly linked to operational capability and wants to establish two new regiments as well as increase the strength of the Home Guard. Proposes a Nordic defense commission, government influence over the defense industry and a readiness tax to finance the expansion. Read the speech
- Confirms that the party shares the view on the defense industry's classification. Welcomes more proposals to reach a consensus regarding state involvement in the industry. Wants state involvement in order not to lose control over the important defense industry. Read the speech
- Welcomes cooperation with other parties to create a defense industrial strategy. Argues that the lack of personnel, rather than capital, is the problem and that a strategy is needed to increase the pace of production. Read the speech
- Argues that state involvement is needed to secure control over the defense industry. Wants to ensure that production remains in Sweden and that expertise is preserved during future structural changes or international collaborations. Read the speech
- Confirms that the new law is good. Argues that the market does not always function in the security sector and therefore suggests a state involvement in the defense industry. Read the speech
- Answers questions about the timeline and argues that the proposal is future-oriented. Emphasizes the need for reinforced defense growth in northern Sweden and suggests that Kvarn be developed into a regiment. Read the speech
- Argues that it is the state and the Armed Forces that man the regiments. Emphasizes the importance of a strong defense in the Arctic region for geopolitical and strategic reasons and wants to point out opportunities for the future. Read the speech
- Looking forward to obtaining a majority to increase state involvement even in the defense industry. Asks whether the state involvement only applies to civil activities or also to the defense industry. Read the speech
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Housing, infrastructure, defense and foreign policy debate
- Questions about whether the government will be able to compensate and reimburse Sölvesborg Municipality for extra work and costs resulting from the oil disaster in Blekinge. Read the speech
Gang violence, agriculture, healthcare and cybersecurity
- Asks how the minister views the large reduction in appropriations to MSB and who is to perform the work when resources have been cut despite expert groups having advocated for larger appropriations for climate adaptation. Read the speech
Housing shortage, education literacy crisis and infrastructure
- Asks whether the minister shares the investigator's view that the airport in Ronneby should be removed from the state mandate. Argues that a civil operator at a military airport entails a security risk and advocates for a broader review. Read the speech
Nordic cooperation: infrastructure, climate and crisis policy
- Welcomes deepened cooperation within security and defense but at the same time wants to prioritize welfare, climate, and culture. Argues that the government must take responsibility for realizing the vision of a sustainable Norden by breaking down border barriers and demands that the culture and education budget should not be cut. Read the speech
- Answers that the Social Democrats can be trusted. Means that the party condemns Russia's invasion of Ukraine and criticizes that previous support for Russian culture is being raised in the debate. Read the speech
- Responds that the Social Democratic commitment against Russia's actions is clear. Criticizes the Sweden Democrats for having been hesitant regarding the Russian connection in the Defense Committee during the previous parliamentary term. Read the speech
- Asks which specific questions are meant when it is said that the Nordic countries are going further and faster than the rest of Europe. Also asks whether it is positive that the Nordic countries are going further and which questions it concerns. Read the speech
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- Questions about whether the Sweden Democrats still share the vision that the Nordic countries should be the world's most integrated region. Read the speech
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Government economic policy, inflation, welfare and energy
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.