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Ida Ekeroth Clausson (S)
What Ida Ekeroth Clausson 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.
Reduced state presence and closed service offices for elderly
- Argues that access to state services has deteriorated after the closure of the service office in Mariestad. Criticizes that particularly the elderly and young people with disabilities are affected and asks if the minister acknowledges the negative consequences. Read the speech
- Argues that the current government has destroyed the state presence and reduced public trust. Criticizes that the government has severely limited the accessibility of service offices for people in digital exclusion. Read the speech
Taxation of prostitution income and exploitation measures
- Argues that women who are subjected to exploitation and human trafficking are treated as taxable for their own vulnerability. Asks if the government is prepared to amend the Income Tax Act to exempt persons in exit programs from taxation. Read the speech
- Argues that it is a contradiction that women who have been subjected to exploitation are made liable for taxes on income from their exploitation. Suggests that Sweden should introduce a model similar to France's to exempt persons leaving prostitution from taxation. Read the speech
- Argues that the purchase of sex is an expression of inequality and that those who sell sex must be regarded as crime victims. Criticizes that current legislation causes unreported income from prostitution to be taxed, which places women in a difficult situation. Read the speech
Tax expenditures 2026: S criticizes employer contributions
- Argues that tax expenditures are a cost to society that should be scrutinized in the same way as appropriations in the state budget. Criticizes the costly reduction of employer contributions for young people and argues that the government's policy increases inequalities instead of strengthening cohesion. Read the speech
Employer contribution reduction for youth and labor market
- Criticizes that the temporary reduction of the employer contribution is incorrectly designed as it subsidizes jobs that would have occurred anyway and enables profit-taking. Argues that the resources should instead be used to strengthen the economy, education, and labor market policy. Proposes more labor market training and a youth package with a job or education after 90 days. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's policy for prioritizing broad tax cuts for high-income earners over investments in people and welfare. Asks if the minister considers the reform to be good when it can be abused. Read the speech
Women's shelters: S demands 100 million SEK for funding
- Criticizes that the government's response to the question regarding the closure of women's shelters is insufficient and that 37 protected residences have been closed due to increased costs. Argues that closed residences weaken the protection for women exposed to violence. Wants to allocate 100 million kronor to strengthen the operations of women's shelters and preventive work. Asks if it is reasonable that some shelters have still not been established two years after the law was introduced. Read the speech
- Argues that men's violence against women is a life-threatening epidemic. Proposes that the government immediately addresses exploitation in prostitution and introduces guidelines so that participants in exit programs do not need to pay taxes on payments for sexualized violence. Read the speech
Broad tax review: M wants lower taxes, S seeks tax reform
- Argues that there is a great need for a thorough review of the tax system to create fairness. Wants to implement a tax reform that addresses differences in the taxation of labor and capital as well as limits aggressive tax planning. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government has not taken sufficient measures against tax evasion, tax crimes, and undeclared work. Wants to significantly tighten the rules against aggressive tax planning and asks if the government considers that they have taken sufficient measures for a fair tax system. Read the speech
- Argues that tax should be paid according to ability and welfare distributed according to need. Criticizes that the job tax credit has benefited high-income earners and that the government has not done enough to reduce unemployment. Read the speech
Tax exemption for workplace charging and fuel expense deductions
- Argues that the transition to fossil-free vehicles is proceeding too slowly due to the government's lack of climate policy. Wants to see support for electric car leasing for ordinary families, increased Swedish biofuel production, and clear proposals to protect the Swedish automotive industry. Read the speech
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- Criticizes the government's policy because Sweden remains dependent on oil and that the transition is proceeding too slowly. Wants to protect the population against price shocks through a stable domestic production of fuels. Read the speech
Government economic priorities and tax policy effects
- Criticizes the government's policy for increasing economic inequalities, increasing poverty and favoring high-income earners. Argues that Sweden has weak growth and high unemployment and instead advocates for increased child allowance, abolished care deductions as well as investments in jobs and welfare. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the economic inequality between families with children is increasing and that the gap in economic anxiety is growing. Argues that the government's policy does not address the consequences of unemployment and demands more investments to get more people into work. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats' budget proposal would benefit nine out of ten people. Proposes that the child and student grant, the housing grant be increased, and medicine costs be lowered, and wants to abolish the care deduction. Criticizes the government's tax cuts for high-income earners. Read the speech
Income tax reforms: SD, S, and V debate tax cuts and capital
- Argues that families with children and low incomes have a strained economy and find it difficult to buy nutritious food. Criticizes that the government parties have prioritized tax cuts for high-income earners instead of supporting these families through, for example, increased child allowances. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden is in a serious economic situation where household debts are increasing and families with children are hit hard. Asks if the opponent considers the aid organizations' reports on this reality to be incorrect. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's tax cuts for favoring high-income earners at the expense of welfare and the most vulnerable. Proposes a tax reform that increases the taxation of capital income, creates fairness and ensures funding for welfare. Read the speech
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- Argues that it is a societal failure that people end up with the Enforcement Authority because they cannot afford rent and electricity. Criticizes the government's priority to lower taxes for high-income earners. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden performs worse than the rest of Europe with record-high bankruptcies. Criticizes the government's failure with unemployment which hits people hard and asks if the member considers this to be a problem. Read the speech
- Argues that the income increase has been unevenly distributed and that the richest have had a twice as good economic development as the rest. Wants to remove the unfair tapering of the job tax credit and see a review of the entire tax system. Read the speech
Swedish Tax Agency measures against undeclared work report
- Argues that undeclared work undermines the welfare state and gang crime and criticizes the government for not prioritizing the problem or providing Skatteverket with sufficient resources and tools. Wants the government to promptly implement regulatory changes and increase the budget to strengthen controls. Read the speech
- Argues that undeclared work is a problem that requires measures. Suggests limiting the number of subcontracting links and wants to give Skatteverket more money for controls, but criticizes the government for not wanting to take these measures. Read the speech
- Argues that the current government has not appointed additional inquiries to combat illegal work. Wants to introduce a stronger regulatory framework, limit subcontracting links, and give Skatteverket more tools to stop the black economy. Read the speech
Economy, school, and labor market policy debate in Riksdag
- Argues that the government's economic policy is ineffective and criticizes that inequality has increased while many cannot afford food and electricity. Asks whether the spring budget will contain measures to get more people into jobs or help the economically vulnerable. Read the speech
Over-indebtedness and evictions of families with children
- Criticizes that the government has not answered questions regarding evictions of families with children. Argues that increased evictions are due to high living costs and the government's failed labor market policy. Asks whether Sweden lives up to the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Read the speech
- Argues that the debts at the Enforcement Authority continue to increase despite the government's measures. Criticizes the government for holding back on the introduction of a debt and credit register as well as for having betrayed families with children through passivity regarding the child allowance. Read the speech
- Argues that debts are increasing and that the government does not answer how evictions and child poverty shall be stopped. Criticizes that the government has borrowed billions for tax cuts instead of investing in welfare and infrastructure. Read the speech
Electricity prices, housing, crime and migration policy
- Argues that political decisions have made it more expensive to live and weakened the safety nets. Asks whether the government's measures against over-indebtedness and evictions have been sufficient. Read the speech
Social issues: profit in schools, veils and healthcare queues
Tax, customs and crime: SD, S and M propose new measures
- Wants to strengthen the authorities' work against fraud, crime, and tax evasion by allocating 75 million kronor to Skatteverket. Argues that the government is passive towards crime in the working life and demands an offensive against the shadow economy as well as the removal of secrecy barriers for better information exchange. Read the speech
- Argues that more controls and more money are necessary to detect tax errors and punish fraudsters. Asks how the opposition intends to combat crime when the Swedish National Audit Office shows that current resources are insufficient. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for not having done enough to get more people into work. Wants to give Skatteverket more money for controls and argues that the government does not prioritize this work. Read the speech
Child poverty in Sweden: M, SD, and S debate solutions
- Criticizes the government for having worsened the conditions for families with children through reduced housing allowances and passivity regarding the child allowance. Argues that child poverty has increased to the highest level in the Nordic countries and advocates for increased child allowances and housing allowances. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's economic policy which has led to increased unemployment and more people dependent on benefits. Argues that the government's reductions in the safety net do not protect children from poverty and that the policy risks creating long-term unemployment among young people. Read the speech
Closure of state service offices and impact on citizens
- Asks how the Minister shall ensure citizens' access to service throughout the country. Criticizes that closures reduce accessibility, increase travel costs, and damage trust in the state, especially for persons in digital exclusion. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the closure of service offices has major consequences and argues that the state should strengthen its presence in growth municipalities instead of withdrawing. Asks how many citizens are required for the activity to be considered sufficient. Read the speech
- Argues that the government does not prioritize a state presence throughout the entire country. Criticizes that the government prioritizes tax cuts for high-income earners over a well-functioning welfare system and the citizens' trust in the state. Read the speech
Economic situation of families with children and government measures
- Criticizes that the government prioritizes the richest through tax cuts while families with children are affected by deteriorations. Argues that unemployment has increased and proposes an active labor market policy with concrete measures instead of tax cuts. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is withdrawing the reinforcement of the housing allowance despite the fact that price increases persist. Argues that the tax cuts benefit high-income earners more than low-income earners and proposes a permanent reinforcement of the housing allowance. Read the speech
Tax, customs and crime fighting: inflation, resources and gangs
- Criticizes the government's failure to solve gang violence, the healthcare crisis, and high unemployment. Argues that tax evasion undermines the welfare system and wants to strengthen the cooperation between authorities, expand the powers of Tullverket as well as improve the population registration. Read the speech
- Argues that over-indebtedness and child poverty are increasing in Sweden. Criticizes that the government is removing the increased housing allowance and prioritizes tax cuts for high-income earners over support for families with children and strengthening of healthcare. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden has low growth and high unemployment. Wants a safety net for the unemployed and criticizes that the government voted down proposals on debt relief, state start-up loans, and a national debt register. Read the speech
Child poverty and tax cuts for high-income earners in Sweden
- Criticizes the government's priorities as tax cuts for high-income earners do not provide relief for vulnerable families with children. Rejects the proposal to abolish the tapering of the job tax credit and demands concrete improvements for families with children with small margins. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government prioritizes tax cuts for high-income earners while families with children are affected by poverty. Proposes that the child allowance be increased, the housing allowance be permanently strengthened and that the money for the leisure card be used for sports initiatives. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government has not conducted an analysis of the consequences for vulnerable families with children when high-income earners receive tax cuts. Argues that the government is prioritizing incorrectly and wishes that they were more proactive in supporting families with small margins. Read the speech
Evictions of children: taxes, grants and housing allowance
- Welcomes the government's proposal against over-indebtedness, but criticizes that previous responses have lacked concrete measures. Argues that children in economic vulnerability are given poorer conditions and asks if Sweden lives up to the Convention on the Rights of the Child when evictions of children increase. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's priorities as taxes are lowered for high-income earners while families with children are affected by the cost crisis. Proposes that child and study grants be increased as well as that the housing allowance be permanently reinforced at the original level. Read the speech
- Argues that it should be profitable to work for the entire population, not just for high-income earners. Criticizes the government's policy which hits those with the smallest margins hardest and believes that the government has failed families with children by prioritizing tax cuts for the richest instead of support. Read the speech
VAT system review: uniform tax and 21 percent rate proposal
- Argues that the tax system should have broad tax bases and general rules to ensure welfare and reduce the administrative burden. Wants a comprehensive review of the value-added tax to create a uniform system and prevent motions for more exemptions. Read the speech
Labor market for young people: Arbetsförmedlingen and cuts
- Argues that unemployment is increasing sharply and that the government should take the situation seriously. Criticizes the government for reducing the funding for adult education and active labor market policies despite the fact that education is crucial for young people's establishment. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's cuts in the education system and Arbetsförmedlingen. Argues that the policy prioritizes tax cuts for high-income earners over ordinary wage earners and advocates for an economic policy that does not affect low-income earners. Read the speech
Gaza humanitarian situation and ceasefire demands
- Argues that human rights are not being upheld in Gaza and demands that the government take measures to put pressure on Israel to comply with international humanitarian law. Emphasizes that even wars have laws that must be followed. Read the speech
- Highlights the extensive suffering and the many children who have been killed in Israel's attacks against Gaza. Asks if these victims were covered by human rights. Read the speech
Green transition support: KD nuclear power vs S state loans
- Argues that state support and coordination are needed for municipalities that are driving the green transition. Criticizes that the government is not taking responsibility for necessary investments and proposes a new mandate for Riksgälden to offer support to municipalities. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's climate policy and argues that Sweden risks losing competitiveness against countries such as the USA. Asks how the minister intends to secure investments in green technology and proposes start-up loans, production subsidies, and state credits to solve the housing shortage. Read the speech
- Argues that municipalities face major challenges regarding infrastructure, housing, and skills supply in the event of large industrial establishments. Argues that the state must share the risks and provide financial support to the municipalities so that they dare to invest. Read the speech
Bankruptcies in Sweden: KD wants cheaper power, S wants tax
- Argues that the sharp increase in bankruptcies and the rising unemployment is a tragedy for both owners and employees. Asks what the government is doing to help those who are affected or risk being affected by bankruptcy. Read the speech
- Argues that the increased renovation deduction is not enough to save the construction sector. Proposes start-up loans, production support, and state credits to increase the pace of construction as well as a tax on the banks' excess profits to support those affected. Asks what the government is doing to combat crime in the labor market. Read the speech
- Criticizes that Sweden suffers from increasing bankruptcies, a struggling welfare system, and food queues. Argues that policy should prioritize wage earners over tax cuts and that the government must take greater responsibility for those affected by bankruptcies. Read the speech
Debt and equality: government measures for vulnerable women
- Argues that increasing debt and high living costs force women to stay in destructive relationships. Criticizes the government for not doing enough concrete to reduce women's ever-increasing debt. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government does not prioritize women's economic situation or take sufficient measures against economic violence. Proposes a tax on banks' excess profits to provide financial support to households and those who need it. Read the speech
- Argues that the welfare system is going through a crisis due to a lack of resources from the government. Criticizes that tax cuts for high-income earners are prioritized over women's working conditions and wages. Read the speech
Household finances: tax cuts, housing allowances and bank tax
- Asks what the minister intends to do to reduce over-indebtedness and economic inequalities. Argues that vulnerability and indebtedness are increasing sharply and that more targeted support and preventive measures are needed. Read the speech
- Argues that vulnerability is increasing and that families with children are hit hard by the cost crisis. Proposes extra child allowance and reinforced maintenance support to provide financial breathing room. Criticizes that the banks are making record profits while people need to ask for food. Read the speech
Government economic policy, welfare, crime and tax cuts
- Argues that many households are facing financial difficulties ahead of Christmas and the upcoming poor month. Asks what the Finance Minister is doing to ease the situation for those who are hardest hit by the cost crisis. Read the speech
Household debt and child evictions: M, SD, and S proposals
- Argues that Sweden is undergoing a difficult economic crisis and criticizes the government's previous policy which protected high-income earners. Proposes extra child allowance, increased maintenance support as well as increased resources for municipal counseling. Read the speech
- Notes that evictions of children have increased significantly and that economic vulnerability limits children's opportunities. Argues that the state has a responsibility to assist parents with housing in order to fulfill the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Read the speech
- Argues that the economic crisis is a result of the government's policy. Demands that the government acts to prevent economic stress from leading to people being unable to pay bills or buy food. Read the speech
Harness and gallop racing VAT and gambling tax debate
- Criticizes that the Swedish Tax Agency's interpretation of economic activity lacks logic since almost one billion kronor is distributed in prize money annually. Asks if the minister understands the difficulties for horse owners to understand this logic. Read the speech
- Argues that the new interpretation of economic activity risks creating a black market and reducing the number of competitors. Criticizes the increase in the gambling tax which hits the horse racing industry hard and reduces the revenues to the sport. Read the speech
- Argues that the horse industry faces major economic challenges. Criticizes that the Swedish Tax Agency's VAT decision and the increased gambling tax risk reducing the number of competitors and making it more difficult for hobby horse owners. Read the speech
Payment service providers to provide info to combat VAT fraud
- Argues that a robust tax system is necessary to finance the welfare state and that tax evasion is a threat to the system because it distorts competition and finances criminal gangs. Moves for approval of the proposal to counter VAT fraud. Read the speech
Enforcement Authority resources and household debt management
- Argues that households need urgent help due to increasing debts. Wants to be tougher on lending companies, introduce a national debt register and asks for concrete proposals for measures before debts reach the Enforcement Authority. Read the speech
- Argues that shame and taboos prevent people from seeking help. Criticizes that the government voted down a proposal of 100 million kronor for consumer guidance and asks how the government intends to support the municipalities. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's policy for having the opposite effect and risking an increase in inequalities. Argues that municipalities lack resources for welfare and debt counseling, and demands more interventions as well as clear statements on funding. Read the speech
New Value Added Tax Act: S, V, and C debate EU directives
- Argues that the new value-added tax law makes the regulation more transparent and adapted to the EU's directives. Wants the interpretation of the exemption for non-profit organizations not to become so restrictive that it loses its effect. Read the speech
VAT design: S wants uniform tax, MP seeks pad exemption
- Argues that the value-added tax is an important foundation for the welfare system and should be of a uniform character with few exceptions. Wants to be restrictive in granting more goods a lower VAT rate and reject motions that propose changes to the tax rate. Read the speech
Kronofogden debt reduction: gambling, shopping and tax cuts
- Argues that the government must understand the seriousness of the economic situation where households with small margins are being pressed hard. Criticizes that high-income earners have been protected from inflation while low-income earners are forced to take the hit. Read the speech
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- Argues that private individuals' debts have reached record levels and that households are living under serious economic stress. Wants the government to do more to break the development and criticizes that high-income earners are compensated with tax cuts. Read the speech
VAT on repairs: S opposes, V and SD support increase
- Criticizes the government's proposal to increase the value-added tax on repairs as it opposes circular economy and affects small business owners. Argues that the reduced VAT should remain in the current economic situation. Read the speech
Foreign policy, healthcare, Natoprocess crisis and EU sanctions
- Asks what the government intends to do to prevent corruption from becoming a serious problem in Sweden. Criticizes that the government is laying down the investigation into corruption and undue influence at the same time as Sweden's ranking in the corruption index has worsened. Read the speech
VAT on repairs: M argues 12% is reasonable vs 25%
- Criticizes that the government chooses a tax increase that yields small revenues but has a negative impact on the environment. Asks about the government's priorities regarding the environment and how the tax increase affects small business owners. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for breaking its election promises not to raise taxes. Argues that the Finance Minister's argumentation has changed and asks if the government plans to raise the value-added tax on more goods and services. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Minister for Finance contradicts himself regarding the financing of the defense. Expresses concern over the government's prioritization of the environment and household finances and asks how the government intends to ensure the transition to a circular economy. Read the speech
Crime, infrastructure, economy, housing and climate debate
- Wants the new technologies and jobs that the climate transition creates to end up in Sweden. Argues that state support is needed so that municipalities can handle challenges with skills supply, infrastructure, and welfare during large industrial establishments. Read the speech
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