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Jakob Olofsgård (L)
What Jakob Olofsgård 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 employer contributions for 19-23-year-olds proposal
- Argues that the government's proposal for a temporary reduction of employer contributions for young people is wise, necessary, and economically responsible. The proposal is seen as a cyclical tool that lowers the thresholds for companies to hire young people without experience and functions as an investment in the youth's future. Read the speech
Alcohol, drugs, tobacco and gambling policy debate
- Argues that a restrictive drug policy must be combined with harm reduction measures and adjusted tools to save lives. Wants to strengthen prevention for children and young people as well as implement coordinated addiction care for persons with co-morbidity. Read the speech
- Agrees with the previous statement and asks whether Miljöpartiet supports investigating and introducing [brukarrum]. Read the speech
- Asks whether Miljöpartiet will support or vote down a proposal on usage rooms. Argues that usage rooms were needed to stop people's inhuman suffering and that more studies are required to show how they can help. Read the speech
Public health: mental health, suicide and study associations
- Argues that the government's strategy for mental health and suicide prevention is crucial for creating a society where everyone receives the right support at the right time. Emphasizes the importance of early interventions, cooperation between authorities, knowledge management, and support for civil society. Read the speech
- Confirms that civil society plays an important role in creating meeting places and preventing suicide. Argues that study associations are an important part of the voluntary movement that the country is built on. Read the speech
- Argues that the study associations make great efforts for the area of functional disabilities and the area for the elderly despite current funds. Wants to see the funds for the study associations increase in the future. Read the speech
Health and Social Care Inspectorate tools to combat welfare crime
- Argues that the proposal is important to secure individuals' rights and safety by strengthening the state's ability to act against criminal and unscrupulous actors. Wants to promote clearer sanction fees, expanded reporting obligations for municipalities, as well as faster closure of failing operations. Read the speech
- Denies that the party wants to punish children with NPF diagnoses. Argues that they are implementing proposals to stop crime and want to continue working to improve the welfare market through private initiatives. Criticizes that functioning operations would be forced to close. Read the speech
- Supports the government's proposed measures. Argues that private initiatives work and should be encouraged rather than shut down. Read the speech
School, environment, healthcare and economy debate in Riksdag
- Asks the Minister for Health and Social Affairs about the attitude towards introducing a consumption room on a trial basis in a region. Argues that society needs to step up to help people with drug abuse who would otherwise be left without support. Read the speech
- Argues that there is room for pilot activities within the framework of research. Asks what else the government is doing to improve addiction care and help vulnerable people. Read the speech
Healthcare preparedness: KD wants state funding and no regions
- Argues that healthcare is a fundamental security and that laws must provide municipalities and regions with tools to act in a crisis. Emphasizes the importance of building a culture of preparedness and introduces an obligation to stockpile healthcare products. Read the speech
Agriculture emissions, transport, diesel tax and veils
- Asks the Minister for Social Affairs which measures are most important to counteract the combination of addiction problems and mental ill-health. Read the speech
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Disability policy: Riksrevisionen report and sector responsibility
- Argues that the disability policy is about the individual's freedom and participation. Wants to develop the sector responsibility systematically through better coordination and follow-up rather than quickly appointing more agencies. Read the speech
National strategy for mental health and suicide prevention
- Argues that individual freedom and empowerment must be at the center to promote good mental health. Emphasizes civil society's important role in preventive work and welcomes the strategy's goals. Read the speech
Alcohol, drugs, doping, tobacco, gambling regulations
- Highlights the civil society's important work for people with addiction problems. Wants more preventive and harm-reducing measures, including consumption rooms, as well as a drug policy based on care and knowledge. Read the speech
Public health: lifestyle, structural measures and drink fees
- Argues that screens and mobiles are our time's greatest public health challenge for young people and suggests that schools must become screen- and mobile-free to improve children's mental health and concentration. Read the speech
Security risks, citizenship requirements and economic goals
- Asks when the new action plan for equal rights for hbtqi persons will arrive and what the minister can say about it. Means that Sweden should be the best country in the world to live in as an hbtqi person. Read the speech
Anonymous influence campaigns and trust in democracy debate
- Argues that anonymous accounts constitute a systematic threat to democracy and the rules of debate. Therefore wants to see a ban for parties to spread political messages anonymously in order to ensure transparency and accountability. Read the speech
- Questions about whether the parliamentary oversight committee can be used to take measures. Proposes that a ban on parties' anonymous communication be introduced through legislation to prevent similar incidents from recurring. Read the speech
- Asks whether the Moderaterna as a party would consider clearer legislation and regulation. Asks whether the party supports the Liberals' proposal to include this in the committee. Read the speech
- Asks if the Social Democrats are prepared to support a proposal on regulation and legislation in the parliamentary oversight committee. Argues that a ban and regulation are the only way to stop the situation. Read the speech
- Asks what concrete measures and ideas the Social Democrats themselves have presented during the spring and in the election campaign. Argues that the Liberals have already promoted a code of honor and worked on concrete legislative proposals in a sitting committee. Read the speech
- Asks why the party cannot stand by its policy and why it cannot be clear and distinct who the sender is. Read the speech
- Asks if the Sweden Democrats are prepared to support a general ban on parties' anonymous communication. Argues that legislation and regulation according to the Liberals' proposal is necessary to stop anonymous communication. Read the speech
- Asks whether Vänsterpartiet is prepared to support the Liberals' proposal to introduce a ban on fake and anonymous accounts through legislation. Also asks what Vänsterpartiet proposes to stop the situation. Read the speech
- Argues that personal responsibility is most important. Argues that one needs to regulate and organize the situation when personal responsibility is not taken in order to prevent history from repeating itself. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is acting by having appointed a parliamentary committee. Asks what the Center Party's position is on legislation to ban anonymous communication. Read the speech
- Argues that there are good opportunities to include the issue within the committee's current mandate. If the committee does not judge that there is room, the party is for an additional directive. Read the speech
- Want to submit a sharp proposal to raise the issue in the parliamentary oversight committee. Asks how the Christian Democrats stand on the question of the issue being included in such a committee. Read the speech
- Argues that an agreement is difficult to reach because the Sverigedemokraterna do not intend to close their fake accounts. Therefore, proposes that the issue should instead be resolved through regulation and legislation in cooperation with the Kristdemokraterna. Read the speech
- Argues that the fastest way to move forward is through the parliamentary oversight committee. Asks if the Miljöpartiet can do everything in its power to get the issue into the parliamentary committee. Read the speech
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- Argues that the rules of the game for democracy must be updated in line with societal changes. Wants to ban parties' anonymous communication to protect public discourse from manipulation and damage to trust. Read the speech
- Wants to see legislation that affects all parties in order to learn from history. Argues that the issue of anonymous influence methods is larger than the Tidö Agreement and is not in agreement with the Sverigedemokraterna on this issue. Read the speech
- Criticizes Vänsterpartiet for not being willing to sign a code of honor despite their rhetoric about transparency. Argues that Vänsterpartiet did not put forward any constructive proposals and urges them to support the Liberals' proposal. Read the speech
- Argues that no decision was made at the last committee meeting and that one must wait for this before a committee initiative can be discussed. Asks if the Center Party is willing to back the Liberals by making a decision at the next meeting. Read the speech
- Welcomes that Centerpartiet asks questions and sets demands on Sverigedemokraterna in their municipalities in the same way as in Norrtälje. Argues that it is up to each municipality to decide which measures to take and how to cooperate. Read the speech
State support for religious communities and civil society
- Argues that state grants should promote freedom of religion and strengthen democratic values. Supports the proposal because the new democratic conditions are clearer, easier to apply, and necessary to prevent misuse of grants. Read the speech
Gender Recognition Act: self-identification and medical care
- Wish to vote in favor of the committee's proposal to move power from the state to the people. Argues that individuals should not be denied the right to decide their own identity and that we must fight for equal rights for both trans people and women. Read the speech
Heated tobacco flavor ban: S, SD, and V debate new rules
- Wants to ban flavorings in heated tobacco products to protect young people from starting to use nicotine products. Argues that the ban is important for health and for the environment since disposable cigarettes damage nature. Read the speech
Public health: vaccination, child allowance and mental health
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that school is fundamental for mental health and that digital media affects young people's well-being negatively. Proposes that the power over screen time be shifted from tech giants to the parents. Read the speech
Alcohol, drugs, tobacco and gambling: addiction care reform
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Wants to introduce farm sales for small-scale production and advocates for consumption rooms to reduce overdose-related injuries and facilitate care. Read the speech
- Explains that the introduction of farm sales is delayed because risks must be investigated in the EU Court of Justice to avoid having to withdraw the proposal. Argues that small-scale producers are keen on retaining Systembolaget as a sales channel. Read the speech
- Argues that politics is a marathon and that it takes time to create good solutions. Criticizes that the opponent only focuses on the industry instead of prioritizing preventive work and the children's health. Read the speech
Government investments in healthcare, schools and culture
- Asks how one can encourage small children to move more and how one can reach their parents with this message. Read the speech
- Asks how the government can ensure support for civil society to help small children towards more movement and activity, as many municipalities lack sufficient times in the halls. Read the speech
Housing market crisis: construction rates and migration policy
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that a macro overview of financing, increased access to developable land and regulatory simplifications are necessary to enable house construction. Also advocates for need-based housing to address structural homelessness. Read the speech
- Asks if Miljöpartiet has forgotten the social housing policy. Presents proposals for a social housing sector to counter structural homelessness and help vulnerable groups. Asks if Miljöpartiet would take a stand for such a policy. Read the speech
- Asks whether Miljöpartiet has a social housing policy that follows Karolina Skog's investigation. Further asks whether the party cares about those living in structural homelessness and if they believe a social housing sector is needed. Read the speech
Sheltered housing rights: KD permit, S lex Tintin, V costs
- Argues that the government's reform is a long-awaited reorganization that strengthens children's rights and security by prioritizing the child's needs over the parents'. Wishes to vote in favor of the committee's proposal to strengthen protection against violent parents and unserious actors through a licensing requirement. Read the speech
Fee for National Advertising Review Board disputes
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that a low fee functions as a counter-performance to make consumers sharpen up and follow up on their cases with necessary supplements. Read the speech
Housing supply and inflation: SD, V, and S propose stimulus
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- Answers the questions by describing his meeting with dismissed colleagues. Argues that high construction material prices and interest rates are the main problems and criticizes the government's previous lack of measures regarding the availability of buildable land. Read the speech
- Argues that the current crisis is real and is due to inflation and high interest rates. Explains that the support for consumer organizations has been reduced due to inflation, not because they have become less important. Read the speech
- Argues that the housing shortage and homelessness are exacerbated by inflation and the crisis. Criticizes that not enough was built during the previous left-wing supported government. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is fighting for people's dreams of owning their own home. Explains that the possibility for families with children with jobs to buy small houses creates a movement in the housing market. Read the speech
Social policy, energy, immigration and children's rights
- Asks what the Minister intends to do to increase reading so that it becomes fun for children and young people in vulnerable areas. Argues that deficiencies in reading comprehension among children in vulnerable areas is a democracy and rights issue. Read the speech
- Argues that children and young people today primarily consume short texts in front of screens. Asks which measures the Minister considers important to make reading and books more fun for all children and young people in Sweden. Read the speech
Land and water management and water and sewage system funding
- Argues that hydropower causes damage to ecosystems and hinders the migration of fish. Wants environmental adaptations to be implemented to reach environmental quality goals while hydropower is preserved as an energy source. Read the speech
Family law reforms: property division, child rights and violence
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that the current system is flawed as a party can use the division of property as a tool for economic violence against women. Wants to investigate the possibilities for a more efficient division of property process with a more reasonable upper time limit. Read the speech
- Explains that the issue is a priority for the Liberals and that the government is already working on the issue, which means that the motion from the Center Party is not being granted at this time. Read the speech
- Agree that the Children and Parents Code is outdated. Do not want to anticipate the ongoing comprehensive work and am waiting for a formal government bill for further discussion. Read the speech
- Confirms that abuse of powers of attorney is an issue. Argues that the division of property should be a starting point for following up on more issues, such as how Swish can be used as a tool for perpetrators of violence. Read the speech
- Means that the question of powers of attorney was not mentioned by the minister. Urges the member to continue asking questions to the Minister for Equality and emphasizes that the question is important to continue working on. Read the speech
Public health: vaccination programs and national health law
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that it is important that the government has tasked the Public Health Agency with developing a national strategy against involuntary loneliness. Read the speech
- Agrees that socioeconomic differences affect life expectancy and well-being, especially among children, young people, and women. Asks what Karin Rågsjö's position is regarding the government's initiative on leisure cards. Read the speech
- Argues that the leisure card is a positive part of the Tidö Agreement. Emphasizes that the government is making investments in school social teams and special educators to prevent mental ill-health and asks if the member believes that special teaching groups are a good investment. Read the speech
Housing shortage: M, V, and S debate construction rules
- Supports the proposal and argues that the housing shortage is due to a complicated regulatory jungle that drives up costs. Suggests starting with regulatory simplifications and wants to see decisive action for cheaper, community-promoting student housing. Read the speech
- Argues that the Government Offices are working on solutions. Suggests that land availability be increased and that the processes for securing land be shortened in order to lower land costs. Argues that material prices are affected by external factors. Read the speech
- Confirms that the construction industry is dead and argues that one cannot drive up inflation by abolishing the amortization requirement. Wants to take responsibility for the industry when inflation goes down and argues that too few small houses were built during the previous mandate period. Read the speech
Housing policy: M, V, and S debate construction and rental
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- Argues that rental housing is important and that more newly built rental apartments and small houses create a moving chain that frees up cheaper housing. Proposes rent-to-buy as a model for those who are far away from the housing market. Read the speech
- Argues that additional investment support would drive up inflation and raise interest rates, which affects the most vulnerable. Explains that housing for those in need aims to break criminal patterns by moving individuals from insecure environments. Read the speech
Right of association, Accounting Act and 40% women in boards
- Argues that companies create jobs and tax revenues and that digitalization facilitates things for entrepreneurs. Criticizes listing as the wrong path and emphasizes that people should sit on boards thanks to their competence. Read the speech
Property rights: wind power, charging infrastructure, land use
- Argues that a varied housing market is important and calls for approval of the proposal in the report. Wants to improve predictability for leasehold owners through annual indexation and the right to buy out the land. Expresses confidence in the government's work with charging infrastructure in rural areas and calls for a more liberal housing market. Read the speech
- Argues that the motions have a good approach but anticipate ongoing preparatory work. Suggests that more proactive and long-term work should be done with cable laying to properties to enable the construction of charging stations. Read the speech
- Urges patience and hope as the issue is being prepared. Argues that one should return to a debate on concrete proposals when the government submits a proposition. Read the speech
Right of compensation and insolvency law: M, S, and SD debate
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that economic violence is a priority issue and that the government should work to ensure that those subjected to violence in close relationships do not bear the perpetrators' debts. Read the speech
- Argues that division processes are costly and time-consuming. Welcomes the Sweden Democrats' proposal and wants the government to investigate which measures are needed to address the problem. Read the speech
- Supports the proposal on fines for delayed division processes. Urges the government to again consider the introduction of formal requirements for powers of attorney. Read the speech
School, energy, economy, sports and social policy debate
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