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Ilona Szatmári Waldau (V)
What Ilona Szatmári Waldau has said in the chamber of the Swedish Riksdag, debate by debate. The lines under each debate sum up a speech; they are written and translated by AI in advance and may contain errors, so check against the speech.
Kammarkoll has the Riksdag's speeches from 26 September 2022 onwards; older debates are not included.
Sweden's role in EU and Council of Europe meeting report
- Questions about the Prime Minister's role in driving issues regarding Iran's situation. Also asks about the consequences of Bulgaria's new government for the support for Ukraine as well as the EU's pressure measures against Israel in Gaza. Read the speech
- Hope that Sweden pushes for greater influence by putting pressure on Israel. Asks how the discussions within the European Council are going regarding whether the defense readiness should remain national or if countries want to move towards an EU defense. Read the speech
Extra budget for Ukraine and Middle East war consequences
- Supports support for Ukraine but criticizes the government's priorities as they favor high-income earners. Proposes fuel support for households in rural areas, a national monthly pass, broad electric car premiums and rejects support for domestic flights. Read the speech
Income pension surplus distribution: S, SD, KD, L, V views
- Argues that pensioners need a secure and reasonable pension where the income pensions are increased. Suggests that the contributions to the pension are increased and that people in strenuous occupations should be able to retire earlier without financial loss. Read the speech
Skatteverket powers for population registration and welfare crime
- Argues that the population registration must work even for those who do not cheat, such as the homeless. Proposes that the proposal for biometric comparison between Skatteverket and Migrationsverket should be rejected due to privacy aspects. Read the speech
Economic and fiscal policy guidelines and 2026 budget revision
- Criticizes the government's tax cuts for increasing inequalities and child poverty. Proposes a tax reform with a billionaire tax, bank tax, increased child allowance, and electricity price cap to promote redistribution and welfare. Read the speech
Private copying levy: SD, S, and C debate digital compensation
- Argues that it is reasonable for authors to receive compensation for private copying. Wants photographic images to continue to be covered by the compensation model and that the government's proposal for reductions in compensation be adjusted. Read the speech
Supplier control register: SD, S, and V debate exclusion
- Welcomes the proposal for coordinated register checks to combat crime in the labor market, but argues that it is not far-reaching enough. Proposes that the check should cover all grounds for exclusion and moves for approval of reservation 3. Read the speech
Cash functionality: SD food/medicine rights and S oversight
- Argues that cash is important for preparedness, inclusion, and protection against economic violence. Proposes an investigation into cash requirements in public law activities as well as that credit institutions shall be obliged to offer manual payment mediation. Read the speech
Elderly care, infrastructure and economic policy priorities
- Argues that preventive work and investments in long-term partnerships are crucial for welfare and security. Criticizes that global aid has been drastically reduced and asks if the government will ensure sufficient budgets. Read the speech
- Argues that the reduced aid has led to closed health centers in Congo-Kinshasa. Asks if it is the right prioritization to lower aid to health issues and women's rights while funds are given to organizations that work against abortion. Read the speech
VAT on dance performances to be reduced from 25 to 6 percent
- Argues that dance is a cultural form that promotes public health and well-being. Moves for approval of the proposal as it is pleasing to see the result of a long-term effort to lower the VAT. Read the speech
State property management and cultural heritage audit report
- Argues that the sale of culturally historical buildings such as Salsta castle risks destroying cultural environments and splitting properties and furnishings. Wants the government's mandate to Statens fastighetsverk to be revised so that the preservation of cultural heritage is given greater weight. Read the speech
Migration rules for researchers and students: 20h work limit
- Welcomes the law change because it increases Sweden's supply of skills and the security for foreign researchers. Argues that even other groups should be granted permanent residence permits and demands that deportations of youth and skilled workers be stopped. Read the speech
EU heads of state meeting: nuclear power and fossil fuels
- Asks if the EU can accelerate a peace process in the Middle East and if the council discussed freezing the association agreement with Israel. Argues that Sweden should stop all trade with goods from occupied territory and asks how the government's proposal is received. Read the speech
- Wishes that more countries engage for people's well-being rather than just for oil flows. Asks if the Prime Minister believes that an agreement on the long-term budget will be reached in time or if a meeting is required that does not conclude until an agreement is reached. Read the speech
Extra budget 2026: Lower fuel taxes and electricity support
- Criticizes the government's tax cut on fuels for hindering the climate transition, benefiting high-income earners, and affecting emergency stocks. Instead wants to strengthen household finances through proposals such as increased child allowance, housing support, and an electricity price cap. Read the speech
Labor market, economy, environment and security debate
- Asks how suspicions that Hungarian ministers report to Moscow affect the EU's council meetings. Also asks how this has affected the member states' actions and the decisions that have been made. Read the speech
Income tax reforms: SD, S, and V debate tax cuts and capital
- Asks whether a proposal for a new equalization system will be presented. Argues that it is expensive to run schools in rural areas and demands explanations on how municipalities in the inland of Norrland are to manage the finances. Read the speech
- Asks what the government intends to do with the Equalization Committee's proposal. Argues that small rural municipalities need an equalization system that equalizes more and requires a new equalization system as well as higher state grants instead of a stop law. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's policy for increasing poverty and creating tax gaps between the working and the sick. Argues that crime is best prevented through investments in families with children rather than tax cuts for high-income earners. Wants a new tax reform that increases tax revenues, strengthens the uniformity in the system, and reduces economic inequality. Read the speech
- Praises that the tax gap for persons with sickness and activity compensation has been closed. Argues that it is unreasonable that tax gaps remain for the unemployed, those on sick leave, and those on parental leave. Wants the government to close more tax gaps. Read the speech
- Argues that lower taxes can lead to people working less because they can manage everyday life with less work. Argues that tax cuts should be targeted at those with poor finances rather than at high-income earners. Read the speech
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Municipal funding and self-government: SD, S, and M debate
- Wants to stop profit distribution in tax-funded healthcare, school, and care. Argues that the government underfunds the welfare system and demands a better equalization system as well as expanded, indexed state grants to ensure equal service. Read the speech
Limited companies: capital requirements, audits and reporting
- Argues that tax evasion harms competition and increases inequality. Wants to increase transparency by requiring that all persons and assets linked to foundations be registered with authorities. Read the speech
Tax policy, entrepreneurship and economic equality debate
- Argues that Sweden has become one of the world's most unequal countries and that the gaps are increasing while the number of billionaires rises. Wants to reduce the gaps by reviewing the property taxes. Read the speech
VAT reforms: SD wants 21% uniform rate and low food VAT
- Argues that the tax system should be simple and uniform. Proposes a new investigation into the hidden value-added tax to ensure that the compensation system is neutral and does not favor private operation or incorporation. Read the speech
Tax procedures, population registration and customs powers
- Argues that tax evasion increases inequality and harms the welfare state. Proposes that gross tax evasion be criminalized, a declaration requirement for foreign assets be introduced, and that Sweden pushes for comprehensive country-by-country reporting in the EU. Read the speech
Economy, school, and labor market policy debate in Riksdag
- Argues that the number of Swedes in poverty has doubled and that families with children are hit hard by increased food costs. Suggests that the tax on food be lowered and the child allowance increased, and asks when the child allowance will be increased. Read the speech
Temporary food VAT reduction: S, V and MP debate proposals
- Criticizes that the government has not done enough to protect household incomes and that child poverty is increasing. Wants a price cap on food and the re-establishment of the Swedish Competition Authority's Price and Cartel Board to ensure that the VAT reduction reaches consumers. Read the speech
EU heads of state meeting: trade, nuclear power and climate
- Argues that the EU's internal market must promote fair competition without restricting national sovereignty. Asks if all states are positive about the development, if the trade agreement with the USA can be approved given the threats against Greenland as well as whether more than France advocate for EU-common loans. Read the speech
- Thanks the Prime Minister for the answers and emphasizes the importance of simple rules. However, wants that rules must not worsen workers' rights, climate and environmental rules, or threaten the Swedish labor market model. Read the speech
Sweden's EU budget contribution and financing debate
- Argues that the EU's administration and budget are swelling while inequality increases. Criticizes that the EU is backing away from climate work and wants tax money to be used for increased equality as well as to solve environmental and climate challenges. Read the speech
General grants to municipalities: inflation and welfare debate
- Criticizes the government for not index-linking state grants, prioritizing tax cuts over welfare investments and causing increasing poverty and evictions. Argues that inequalities and crime decrease through a strong, jointly funded welfare system and advocates for state support for municipal investments. Read the speech
Commission's 2026 work programme: trade, security, climate
- Wants the EU to take a clearer stance against Israel's actions in Gaza by holding the country economically accountable and introducing sanctions. Criticizes that regulatory simplifications lead to lowered ambitions within climate and environmental work. Argues that the asylum and migration pact is legally insecure and requires human protection with a focus on legal routes. Read the speech
Tax, customs and crime: SD, S and M propose new measures
- Criticizes the government's policy for increasing evictions, indebtedness, and child poverty. Wants to increase the appropriation to Skatteverket to counter tax evasion, improve the population registration and strengthen Tullverket's staffing. Read the speech
State Budget 2026: Tax cuts, food VAT and child allowance
- Criticizes the government's tax cuts for high-income earners and argues that they reduce the scope for welfare and increase child poverty. Proposes that banks' excess profits be taxed, capital taxes be raised, and the rotavdrag be converted into a green rotavdrag to strengthen welfare and the climate transition. Read the speech
- Denies wanting to form a government with Centerpartiet. Asks how Liberalerna intend to resolve the conflict with Sverigedemokraterna, as they do not want to support a government where SD sits. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Liberals for selling out their own policy and soul to implement the Sweden Democrats' policy. Argues that the Liberals joined the social democratic government base during the previous mandate period, unlike the Left Party. Read the speech
Council of Europe report: Russian assets, Ukraine aid, climate
- Argues that the European Council must pressure Israel to grant humanitarian access to Gaza. Asks if concrete measures were discussed to pressure Israel and if the issue of Palestinians in Israel's prisons was raised. Read the speech
- Asks how the EU can use its association agreements and Israel's participation in Horizon Europe to exert pressure. Expresses concern over future climate policy and how Swedish forestry can contribute to a climate transition. Read the speech
EU heads of state meeting: rearmament and frozen assets
- Agrees with the positive aspect that the EU seems to be reaching an agreement on the use of frozen Russian assets. Asks what discussions were held regarding measures against the shadow fleet, what steps are being discussed to reduce dependence on Russian energy, and whether Gaza was discussed. Read the speech
- Argues that the EU needs to discuss how Gaza should become an independent state within a two-state solution. Asks why Sweden voted yes to a trade agreement with Morocco that does not fully comply with international law regarding Western Sahara. Read the speech
Economic and budget policy: tax cuts, subsidies, and defense
- Criticizes the government for prioritizing high-income earners and letting families with children and low-income earners suffer from economic poverty. Proposes a new tax policy based on redistribution, a defense tax on capital and increased subsidies to strengthen the welfare system. Read the speech
Higher education funding, academic freedom and student health
- Argues that education is a human right. Wants Swedish educational institutions to assist Palestinian educational institutions and enable Palestinian students in Gaza to study. Moves for approval of reservation 8. Read the speech
Rot deduction subsidy: extra budget for construction industry
- Criticizes the proposal as expensive and ineffective because it primarily benefits high-income earners. Argues that the construction industry should instead be supported through substantial state support for investments and subsidized employment. Read the speech
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Ukraine aid: C wants to triple support to 75 billion SEK
- Wants to expand the support to Ukraine with equipment, training, and support for total defense capability. Argues that Russia's invasion is unacceptable and that Sweden must continue to support Ukraine to prevent an unjust peace. Read the speech
Tax rules for companies, capital and property: V's bank tax
- Argues that taxes should level out income inequalities and criticizes the economic system for favoring the rich. Proposes a temporary bank tax, an inheritance and gift tax with a high threshold, amended 3:12 rules as well as a state property tax. Also wants to carry out a total review of the housing market's rules and taxes. Read the speech
Income tax impact on economy and distribution for low earners
- Criticizes the government's tax policy for favoring high-income earners at the expense of the poor, the sick, and families with children. Argues that the tax gap must be closed through a new tax reform that increases tax revenues, strengthens uniformity, and abolishes waste such as the rut deduction. Read the speech
Council of Europe meeting report: joint borrowing and loans
- Criticizes that the council does not name Israel as responsible for violations of the ceasefire and demands that the EU condemn their actions and pause the association agreement. Asks about the impact of rule simplifications on ambitions and the concept of low-carbon solutions. Read the speech
- Criticizes that no pressure measures for a ceasefire in Gaza were discussed and that questions regarding sustainability reporting and electricity prices were left unanswered. Advocates for Swedish prices on electricity by requesting an exemption from the EU's electricity market. Read the speech
Municipal issues: equalization system and welfare funding
- Criticizes the government's priorities and argues that the welfare sector is underfunded. Proposes increased equalization, indexed state grants and wants to stop profit extraction as well as new establishments in the welfare sector. Read the speech
- Argues that the regions' future is not positive or bright because large cuts and layoffs lead to longer healthcare queues. Also points out that demographic changes and a lack of trained staff hinder future recruitment. Read the speech
- Argues that the regions received too little money from the government during 2024. Claims that the Left Party's budget proposal contains the necessary funds to avoid cuts and criticizes that staff reductions lead to longer queues. Read the speech
Healthcare, schools, children's rights and economic issues
- Argues that food prices and rents are increasing faster than wages, which makes it difficult for people to afford food. Asks how the EU minister is pushing for lower food prices and changed rules for rent setting. Read the speech
Foreign policy, defense, and Ukraine support debate
Council of Europe meeting: EU actions and Russian assets
- Criticizes that the EU's defense work is moving towards supranationalism and national competence. Asks whether civil defense and crisis preparedness are included in the EU's work and what Sweden's position is on the issue. Read the speech
- Questions about Sweden's position regarding an EU army. Argues that civil defense requires that budget restrictions are not too large. Read the speech
Council of Europe meeting report on EU and security cooperation
- Questions about Turkey's role in Syria were raised in the council. Criticizes the government's decision to withdraw support for UNRWA and wants Sweden to follow the EU's line. Argues that the EU must do everything to stop the killing in Gaza. Read the speech
- Argues that the EU should keep an eye on Turkey because the country receives significant funds from the EU. Suggests that Sweden should use tools such as freezing the association agreement with Israel to stop the killing in Gaza. Read the speech
Tax, customs and crime fighting: inflation, resources and gangs
- Criticizes that the government parties and the Sverigedemokraterna are presenting a budget that does not give Tullverket the space the agency needs. Argues that the budget hinders the reconstruction of the customs operations and the crime-fighting work. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government has not answered why Tullverket lacks a sufficient budget. Argues that lack of resources hinders the implementation of new legislation and points out that the party has proposed higher appropriations than the government. Read the speech
- Notes that increasing inequalities and the government's tax policy increase poverty and indebtedness. Criticizes that Tullverket is not given sufficient resources to meet new powers and stop crime. Read the speech
State Budget 2025: Tax cuts, welfare and defense spending
- Criticizes the government's priorities where tax cuts for high-income earners take precedence over welfare, climate measures, and support for vulnerable groups. Advocates for increased taxes on capital and a radical restructuring of the economy to reduce inequalities and strengthen welfare. Read the speech
EU heads of state meeting: security, Mercosur, Ukraine aid
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- Argues that there are other ways to combine military security with wind power. Wants free trade agreements not to result in the destruction of nature and proposes that the association agreement with Israel be paused for a ceasefire. Read the speech
Council of Europe report: Ukraine EU/NATO membership and assets
- Welcomes that the council has distanced itself from the settlement movement. Argues that the council must turn directly to Israel to stop the war and demand a permanent ceasefire. Asks the Prime Minister if the council can agree on this in the near future. Read the speech
- Criticizes that it is not clear who is to provide humanitarian access. Argues that the migration pact complicates things for asylum seekers and that reduced aid can increase economic migration. Asks what is meant by new ways to prevent irregular migration. Read the speech
EU leadership: M wants von der Leyen, V demands climate policy
- Requests which names are being discussed and which groups have nominated them. Wants the EU to have a commission with an active climate policy and a high representative who acts firmly against Russia and Israel. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Prime Minister's silence regarding proposals on names. Argues that the current government is not as open with its proposals as the previous government was. Read the speech
Economic policy, welfare, and climate transition debate
- Criticizes the government for increasing economic inequalities and eroding the welfare state through tax cuts for high-income earners. Argues that tax policy should prioritize redistribution, climate, and welfare to support vulnerable households and regions. Read the speech
VAT exemptions for Nato armed forces: V and MP to abstain
Extra budget for Ukraine defense materiel and JAS Gripen support
- Argues that Russia's unacceptable invasion requires broad and long-term military, humanitarian and economic support. Wants Sweden and the EU to pause ammunition exports to other countries, tighten sanctions against Russia and write off Ukraine's debts. Read the speech
Rotavdrag costs and effects based on National Audit Office
- Criticizes that the increase of the roof deduction is expensive, ineffective, and primarily benefits high-income earners in metropolitan areas. Argues that the system does not counteract undeclared work and instead proposes state support to stimulate housing construction. Read the speech
Income tax reform: green deduction and work vs capital gaps
- Wants a new tax reform that increases tax revenues and strengthens uniformity. Argues that the job tax credit on high incomes should be tapered and that the tax gap for sickness and parental benefit should be ended. Criticizes the rut and rot deductions as subsidizing high-income earners and proposes that they should only apply to work in Sweden. Read the speech
Temporary roof deduction ceiling increase for renovation
- Criticizes the proposal for a higher ceiling for the rotavdrag (deduction for home improvements) as it is expensive, inefficient, and primarily benefits high-income earners. Argues that the construction industry should instead be supported through state investments and subsidized employment. Read the speech
Compensation for those born in 1957 and 1959 age limit
- Criticizes that the government has not acted quickly or effectively. Argues that the government ignored the pension organizations' appeals in 2022 and that it failed to correct the tax injustice in the budget for 2023. Read the speech
- Argues that the government could have financed the compensation by forgoing tax cuts for high-income earners. Criticizes that the government was aware of the injustice as early as 2022 but did not act until the pressure became too great. Read the speech
- Supports the proposal on compensation to the 57s but criticizes the government for not having acted earlier. Argues that the government could have financed the compensation by refraining from tax cuts for high-income earners. Read the speech
Point tax and customs: S, M, SD debate aviation and chemical taxes
- Argues that the taxation of fuels is an important tool to reduce the transport sector's climate impact. Proposes that a geographically adjusted road tax for passenger cars be investigated, a distance-based road wear tax for heavy truck traffic be introduced and a progressive aviation tax be introduced. Also wants to introduce a differentiated tax on pesticides. Read the speech
Gender Recognition Act: self-identification and medical care
- Argues that simplified legal gender reassignment reduces the need for healthcare. Wants individuals to have self-determination without experts needing to decide their situation, and stands behind the committee's proposal. Read the speech
Tax procedures, population registration and Ukrainian refugees
- Argues that the bill on gender identity is a win because it distinguishes between medical and legal gender. Wants Ukrainian refugees to be able to register their residence in Sweden to obtain better living conditions and faster integration. Read the speech
Income tax rules 2011–2023 National Audit Office report
- Criticizes that tax cuts have been implemented without sufficient basis and analyses. Argues that tax cuts have eroded the welfare system and increased inequalities. Proposes a tax reform that increases tax revenues and strengthens the uniformity in the system. Read the speech
Income tax rules 2011-2023 report and wealth tax debate
- Argues that the Social Democrats should show self-criticism as they voted to abolish the wealth tax. Criticizes that the proposal was based on flawed analyses and gave large tax cuts to the power elite. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats voted to abolish the job safety tax despite insufficient evidence. Asks how the party defends this in light of the National Audit Office's criticism and why they have retained the job tax deduction which benefits high-income earners. Read the speech
Tax policy, entrepreneurship, and banking sector regulation
- Argues that the tax system needs to be fixed to reduce increasing gaps and unequal wealth distribution. Proposes that banks' excess profits be taxed, that an inheritance and gift tax be reintroduced, that capital income taxation be reformed and that a state property tax be introduced for valuable properties. Read the speech
Council of Europe meeting report: Ukraine support and Israel
- Welcomes the consensus regarding support for Ukraine and sanctions against Russia. Asks how Europe's defense industry should transition after the war and demands that Europe introduce sanctions against Israel to stop the war in Gaza. Read the speech
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Council of Europe meeting report on Ukraine and Gaza support
- Criticizes that the budget increases resources for the EU's own defense and that Sweden's fee increases. Argues that Ukraine worsens labor rights and asks what the EU is doing to ensure democratic mechanisms. Wants Sweden to stand up for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Prime Minister's way of expressing himself regarding the peace process. Argues that measures must be taken to protect Gaza's population from bombs and starvation and asks what must be done to end the humanitarian suffering. Read the speech
EU fee financing and impact on Sweden's growth and welfare
- Argues that support for Ukraine must not be taken from development aid and criticizes the EU's budget for prioritizing military and border policy over social investments and green transition. Wants Sweden to say no to more EU fees and advocates for a faster transition to renewable energy. Read the speech
Social economy: SD wants crisis funds, S seeks family aid
- Criticizes that efficiencies in law enforcement agencies consume funds needed for their missions. Argues that the efficiencies are indiscriminate and should be withdrawn. Read the speech
General grants to municipalities: V demands 20 billion SEK
- Argues that the welfare system faces collapse due to underfunding and criticizes the government's passivity as well as the prioritization of tax cuts for the wealthy. Proposes to increase the general state grants by 20 billion kronor, introduce indexing, and lower fees for preschool and after-school care. Read the speech
- Notes that municipalities and regions lack room for tax increases as there is no money left in people's wallets. Argues that the municipalities lack 30 billion kronor and are forced to make large cuts in staff. Read the speech
- Argues that people choose professions for personal development rather than solely for the salary. Criticizes that the Sverigedemokraterna prioritize high-income earners over welfare and that staff within welfare are being laid off due to lack of funding. Read the speech
Council of Europe meeting: membership, budget and sanctions
- Regrets that it failed to reach an agreement on a budget for Ukraine. Wants that the EU does not give in to Hungary regarding rule of law principles and asks how Sweden is working for a long-lasting peace in Gaza. Read the speech
- Urges the government to work towards a lasting ceasefire and that the European Council discusses how the settlement policy should be stopped. Asks if the EU can reach the climate goals after COP 28 and if the council will discuss emission reductions in the near future. Read the speech
Tax, customs and execution: Tullverket powers and 100m SEK
- Criticizes the government's efficiency requirements which reduce resources for crime fighting and increase stress at the agencies. Argues that households are pressured by economic crises and advocates for higher appropriations to Tullverket, Kronofogden and Skatteverket. Read the speech
Gasoline and diesel tax cuts and agricultural diesel proposal
- Argues that the proposals weaken the incentives for electrification and increase the consumption of fossil fuels during a climate emergency. Suggests other measures to support people in rural areas and argues that agriculture can be supported without increased fossil emissions. Read the speech
State income tax threshold pause 2024 and 13 billion SEK
- Supports the paused increase of the threshold for state income tax. Argues that the saved funds should be used to strengthen welfare instead of financing other tax cuts. Rejects the new job tax credit as it increases the tax gap. Read the speech
State Budget 2024: Tax cuts, welfare crisis and subsidies
- Criticizes the government for prioritizing tax cuts for the wealthy over welfare and school. Proposes a comprehensive tax reform with a uniform capital and wealth tax, reduced taxes for low-income earners, and a temporary tax on the electricity companies' excess profits. Read the speech
Antisemitism in Sweden: countering prejudice and safety
- Argues that antisemitism and dehumanization can lead to hatred, persecution, and extermination. Demands that one speaks out against antisemitic ideas and conspiracy theories to ensure that everyone feels safe in Sweden. Read the speech
- Criticizes that political battles and accusations of antisemitism fuel fear and counteract cooperation. Wants that a concerted effort be taken together to remove antisemitic ideas and strengthen the work against hate crimes. Read the speech
- Asks how the Liberals view cooperation with a party founded by Nazis. Criticizes the cooperation with a party whose spokesperson laughed at Nazi actions and questions how this aligns with their commitment against antisemitism. Read the speech
- Confirms that Vänsterpartiet sees a difference between antisemitism and Islamophobia. Argues that both phenomena must be fought simultaneously and criticizes the Liberals for not taking responsibility for their coalition partners. Read the speech
AP funds sustainability and fossil gas investments in 2022
- Argues that the AP funds' holdings in fossil gas projects in Mozambique and in Chevron are not sustainable as they cause environmental destruction and violate human rights. Urges the funds to review their holdings and actually set requirements for companies with questionable activities. Read the speech
- Urges to review the consequences of investments in companies such as Chevron. Argues that Swedish pension funds must not go towards environmental destruction or that people are displaced from their homes. Read the speech
- Argues that the Riksdag has the opportunity to influence the funds' investments by setting goals and frameworks. Asks how the funds affect Chevron and dictatorships, as well as whether the member is prepared to discuss the funds' frameworks. Read the speech
EU heads of state meeting: migration pact and Gaza ceasefire
- Argues that the migration pact is a failure as it turns today's policy into EU law and advocates for more legal routes. Asks about the differences in migration policy, why the aid has not been converted into humanitarian aid and whether the expansion includes Turkey. Read the speech
- Asks why the humanitarian aid is not being increased since people in Gaza need more support. Also asks how the discussion on climate and environment went, as these issues seem to have fallen behind militarization and defense. Read the speech
Swedish Tax Agency EU information exchange for crime fighting
- Wish to approve the proposition regarding the Swedish Tax Agency as the competent law enforcement authority for simplified exchange of information within the EU. Also move for approval of the Left Party's reservation. Read the speech
Economic policy guidelines: fiscal priorities and tax cuts
- Criticizes the government's passive policy and prioritization of tax cuts for high-income earners over welfare. Argues that the government avoids responsibility for pensioners born in 1957 and advocates for a redistributive tax policy based on ability to pay. Read the speech
Diesel tax reduction for agriculture, forestry and aquaculture
- Argues that the state should support sustainable agriculture, forestry, and water management through economic instruments. Criticizes the proposal for subsidizing fossil fuels, hindering the climate transition, and disadvantaging companies that have reduced their diesel use. Proposes instead a support based on area and livestock units that is decoupled from the consumption of fossil resources. Read the speech
Pensioners born in 1957: Economic situation and corrections
- Argues that the current government parties are equally responsible for the tax injustice as the previous government. Criticizes the government for not correcting the error despite opportunities and asks why pensioners born in 1957 are deprioritized compared to high-income earners. Read the speech
- Urges the Minister for Finance to vote for the Left Party's spring budget amendment to rectify the punitive taxation of the 57-year-olds. Asks what the government plans to do about the horrible punitive taxation of this and the upcoming age group. Read the speech
Tax system for companies, capital and wealth: M, S, L plans
- Argues that greater redistribution and a fair tax reform are needed to finance the welfare state. Wants to specifically tax the very wealthy and proposes tax-free maintenance deductions for rental properties. Read the speech
Electricity support for companies: procedural issues and rules
New Value Added Tax Act: S, V, and C debate EU directives
- Argues that the changes in the laws are not sufficient to protect non-profit organizations from internal VAT. Wants the government to investigate the issue to ensure neutral legislation where the exemption is applied if no real distortion of competition exists. Read the speech
Point tax and customs duty: tax cuts, plastic bag tax, and energy
- Criticizes the government's climate policy for leading to increased emissions. Wants electric buses and electric public transport vessels to be exempted from energy tax, advocates for a geographically differentiated distance-based tax on heavy trucks as well as that municipalities and regions should be allowed to decide whether they want to introduce congestion charges. Read the speech
Municipal services and state grants distribution for rural areas
- Argues that Sweden is characterized by growing regional differences and requires a strategy for sustainable growth and more evenly distributed employment. Criticizes deregulation, tax cuts, and the profit motive in welfare as eroding the safety nets and worsening school and healthcare. Read the speech
- Argues that the municipal equalization system needs to be reformed so that the countryside can survive. Criticizes the current integration policy and racism that prevent immigrants from getting work despite their competence. Read the speech
- Argues that a lack of integration policy and racism, rather than migration policy, cause social exclusion. Wants more general state grants to all municipalities to ensure a reliable welfare and opportunities for all. Read the speech
Council of Europe meeting report: nuclear power and LULUCF
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- I hope that the Prime Minister pushes for continued sanctions against Russia, including Russian boats. I also hope that the Prime Minister has raised national electricity pricing in the talks on energy. Read the speech
Income tax proposals: M, KD, and S debate tax changes
- Notes that the increase of the threshold has benefited Members of Parliament and criticizes the government for not correcting the tax increase for pensioners born in 1957. Asks whether the government will introduce retroactive transitional rules for these pensioners. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Moderaterna blame previous governments instead of correcting the tax for persons born in 1957. Argues that the current government should act to improve these pensioners' purchasing power. Read the speech
- Asks why the Social Democrats did not carry out an analysis before the government presented the proposal that led to the current economic consequences. Also asks why the party chooses a separate statement instead of supporting the Left Party's reservation. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Social Democrats are not acting to get the government to submit a proposal. Asks what the party has done to produce a proposal they can support when the Left Party's proposal is not sufficient. Read the speech
- Want the increased basic deduction to apply to pensioners from the time they turn 65. Criticizes the government's and the opposition's reluctance to rectify the tax hit for pensioners born in 1957 and proposes tax reliefs for public transport as well as a more just housing market. Read the speech
- Asks what the Liberals and the government are doing to rectify the problems for persons born in 1957. Argues that the problems would not have arisen if the Left Party's budget motion had been passed. Criticizes that tax cuts only benefit high earners. Read the speech
- Asks whether the government will present concrete proposals in a supplementary budget to rectify the unfair taxation of persons born in 1957. Argues that the Left Party's budget is correctly financed. Read the speech
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- Criticizes that the government does not want to lower the tax for pensioners born in 1957. Argues that these people need a pension they can live on because they cannot be expected to get jobs. Read the speech
Council of Europe meeting report: migration, visas, Russia
- Expresses joy that the council declares aid to all victims of the earthquake in Syria. Criticizes the use of reprisals such as visa requirements to get countries of origin to accept deported persons. Asks whether the humanitarian aspects and poverty reduction were discussed at the council. Read the speech
- Argues that there is an agreement that countries should take back their own citizens. Expresses joy that state aid rules for renewable energy are being discussed and asks about the possibility for countries to introduce different prices for domestic consumption and export. Read the speech
Extra budget for Ukraine and high energy price measures
- Argues that Sweden should introduce Swedish electricity prices to decouple domestic pricing from exports. Supports the proposals on tax deferrals, support for households and gas price support, but objects to cuts in Vinnova's grants. Read the speech
Agency appropriations recalculation and productivity deduction
- Supports the committee's proposal to submit the government's communication to the records. Argues that the Riksdag should approve the motion to abolish the productivity deduction and review the price and wage recalculation model. Read the speech
AP funds operations 2021: ethics, regulation and politics
- Argues that the AP funds' mandate is unclear and that they interpret sustainability guidelines differently. Criticizes investments in fossil activities and dictatorships and calls for stricter requirements as well as a reservation against investments in companies that lobby against climate commitments. Read the speech
EU budget financing: SD opposes taxes, C wants Ukraine loans
- Argues that resources for Ukraine's reconstruction must not be taken from aid. Criticizes the EU's long-term budget and instead wants to see social investments, green transition, and a "Fit for 70-package". Wants Sweden to say no to more EU fees and advocates for a quota refugee system. Read the speech
General grants to municipalities: SD 13bn, V wants 24bn more
- Wants to raise ambitions in welfare by allocating 24 billion SEK more in general government grants to municipalities and regions than the government. Criticizes the government's budget for being insufficient and leading to cuts. Read the speech
- Argues that the Left Party's budget provides municipalities with significantly more resources than the government's. Criticizes the government's and the Sweden Democrats' financing as irresponsible and argues that their investments are unclear. Read the speech
- Argues that municipalities and regions face massive cuts. Wants a new system for cost and income equalization to provide municipalities in the north with more resources to be able to raise wages. Read the speech
- Confirms that Vänsterpartiet presents a balanced budget through investments that lower future costs. Argues that climate change requires necessary investments and criticizes the government's deprioritization of the climate. Read the speech
- Argues that the Left Party's budget is responsible and gives Sweden an opportunity to be a good welfare state. Proposes tax increases for high-income earners to finance redistributions to low-income earners and reduce inequalities. Read the speech
Public economy and financial management budget and welfare fraud
- Argues that the right to one's own sexuality and gender identity is a fundamental human right. Moves for approval of the Left Party's reservation regarding the inclusion of hbtqi issues in the implementation of Agenda 2030 and abstains from taking a position in the expenditure area. Read the speech
Tax system, population registration and budget priorities
- Proposes a budget aimed at full employment, economic equality, and fair distribution of price increases. Criticizes the government's passivity and the tax system which favors high-income earners. Argues that resources should be moved from Skatteverket to Tullverket to combat organized crime. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government does not invest in families with children but instead gives tax cuts to high-income earners. Argues that parents who do not manage their finances can be on sick leave or live on parental leave and pay higher taxes than those who are working. Read the speech
- Argues that tax cuts benefit the rich while families with children and low incomes receive no help. Suggests that taxes should be lowered for low-income earners and raised for high-income earners to promote economic equality. Read the speech
Sweden's EU presidency priorities: Ukraine, electrification
- Asks how the presidency is specifically to handle countries that do not fulfill the union's fundamental values. Also asks how Sweden can lead the climate transition when the government no longer sees Sweden as a leading country. Read the speech
- Asks how the presidency shall work to prevent countries from blocking decisions regarding the principles of the rule of law. Also asks how Sweden shall work with the climate transition and requests information on how organized crime shall be combated. Read the speech
State Budget 2023: Welfare, economy, climate and nuclear
EU Commission work programme 2023: climate, rule of law
- Expresses concern over the costs of the loan to Ukraine and argues that the climate issue should be given greater weight. Criticizes the delay of the chemical review and wants to reduce supranationality as well as preserve national self-determination. Read the speech
Coordination numbers and identity checks: S, SD, and MP views
- Proposes that the government returns with a confidentiality protection for biometric data and demands that asylum seekers be assigned coordination numbers according to the investigation's proposal. Also argues that the duty to report should be specified so that contact with health and medical care is exempted. Read the speech
Premium pension management and Seventh AP Fund sustainability
- Argues that it is not enough to divest from coal companies, but that the AP-funds must go further. Wants environmental and ethical considerations to be equated with the goal of high returns and that the regulatory framework for all AP-funds be tightened. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the member applies a proposal to the entire AP-fund system and argues that he is uninterested in sustainable investments. Argues that pension money should work for the climate without it affecting the return negatively. Read the speech
- Argues that there is no contradiction between good returns and climate-smart investments. Criticizes the opponent for lacking knowledge and for incorrectly claiming that the proposal implies a planned economy. Read the speech
GDP-indexing of chemical and waste incineration taxes
- Argues that the waste incineration tax has a long-term environmental value and should be developed with more instruments instead of being abolished. Also wants the chemicals tax to be changed to improve its environmental steering effect and to abolish its negative effects on the market for reused products. Read the speech
Russia's war on Ukraine, energy crisis and China sanctions
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- Asks why the climate issue was not mentioned in the progress report despite being included in the conclusions. Argues that it must have been discussed because reports indicate extensive discussions and compromises regarding the climate issue. Read the speech
Crime, infrastructure, economy, housing and climate debate
- Wants to take welfare back from the market and stop profit-seeking in school and healthcare. Argues that the economic gap between city and countryside is growing and requires stronger redistribution. Advocates for increased taxes on capital income and stock dividends to strengthen the safety net. Read the speech
- Questions about whether the Christian Democrats mean that municipalities raise taxes in order to waste tax funds. Wants to hear how the party has thought about the punishment for municipalities that are forced to raise taxes. Read the speech
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European Council meetings: green transition and Russia sanctions
- Advocates for increased isolation and sanctions against Russia. Argues that the EU must invest in faster development of renewable energy and asks if the Prime Minister addressed the need for "Swedish prices" to press down electricity prices for Swedish consumers. Read the speech
- Want to be clear that Vänsterpartiet will not drop the issue of Swedish prices and low electricity prices for consumers. Thanks the Prime Minister for her answer and work in the European Council. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.