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Jan Ericson (M)
What Jan Ericson 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.
New criminal sanction system: SD and M want no quantity discounts
- Argues that the government's crime policy has yielded clear results through reduced gang crime and lower crime. Criticizes the opposition's resistance to the proposal and dismisses the Social Democrats' argument that the abolition of quantity discounts cannot come into force until 2040. Read the speech
Sweden's role in EU and Council of Europe meeting report
- Criticizes the Social Democrats' description of previous negotiations when they voted for a recovery fund that costs Sweden billions. Asks if lessons have been learned from the recovery fund and requests information regarding diplomatic contacts with Russia. Read the speech
Extra budget for Ukraine and Middle East war consequences
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal in the report. Argues that decisions to counter crises during an election year is a way to take responsibility for the Swedish people and welcomes the unanimous decision on further support to Ukraine in the form of fighter jets. Read the speech
Government economic policy, AI strategy and social issues
- Argues that the current government has increased the control and efficiency of Swedish aid despite a lower budget. Criticizes the opposition's proposal for an increased aid budget, which would lead to tax increases and a focus on expenditures instead of results. Read the speech
Supplier control register: SD, S, and V debate exclusion
- Proposes approval of the government's proposal for a coordinated register system to simplify and sharpen supplier control. Argues that rapid implementation is important to strengthen confidence in choice systems and protect tax money. Read the speech
Agenda 2030: National Audit Office report on state work
- Argues that the goals of Agenda 2030 are indivisible and that an overly radical climate policy could threaten other goals such as economic growth and equality. Proposes that climate policy should be fact-based, undergo impact assessments, and be weighed against other societal interests in order to safeguard competitiveness [11-15, 34]. Criticizes the previous government's symbolic politics and calls for the rejection of motion proposals aimed at returning to the same practice. Read the speech
- Argues that climate policy is one of 17 indivisible goals in Agenda 2030. Explains that the government's policy means that all 17 goals are worked on simultaneously with the same weight. Read the speech
- Asks whether Sweden should spend large amounts of tax money on expensive technology to get ahead of others. Argues that Sweden will become a role model by strengthening the economy and public finances. Criticizes the red-green side's policy of throwing money at the climate budget. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden has the EU's lowest emissions despite the government's policy. Criticizes the proposal for high fuel prices as it would harm the economy and make it impossible for ordinary people, farmers, and forestry companies to function. Read the speech
- Corrects the claim about the diesel price and explains that the price would have been significantly higher without the government's reductions. Argues that Sweden has the EU's lowest emissions and criticizes the Green Party's previous policy regarding nuclear power and dependence on Russian gas. Read the speech
- Points out that Sweden has the EU's best-managed public finances and the lowest public debt. Argues that Sweden has a world-class innovation climate, the lowest tax burden in 50 years and the highest productivity in the EU. Read the speech
- Points out that the Swedish National Audit Office's review concerns the period 2015–2025, during which the Social Democrats governed for eight years. Argues that income inequalities are not the same as real poverty and that tax cuts are better than increased child allowances. Asks if the opposing party stands by decisions that the Social Democrats themselves made. Read the speech
New rules for listing securities: S warns of fraud risks
- Argues that Sweden is a model for the capital market and that the proposal is a necessary modernization to maintain competitiveness. Denies that the proposal implies irresponsible deregulation as the investor protection and transparency requirements remain unchanged. Read the speech
Sweden's trade policy and Mercosur agreement opposition
- Argues that the ties between Europe and the USA are strong and are not easily broken by Donald Trump's actions. Asks how Sweden can promote contacts with pro-European forces in the USA while waiting for a new government. Read the speech
Sweden's EU budget contribution and financing debate
- Proposes approval of the proposal for an EU fee of just over 54 billion kronor. Argues that Sweden should prioritize expenditures with a clear European added value and that, if funds are needed, priorities should be set within the existing budget. Read the speech
Criminal law for state subsidies to stop waste and fraud
- Argues that the government must protect tax money by stopping fraud and waste. Proposes a subsidy crime law to punish incorrect information and expand penal provisions for misuse of state enterprise subsidies. Read the speech
Foreign policy, education, healthcare and UNRWA funding
- Asks the Minister for Finance about what the priorities look like a few years ahead after the government has succeeded in turning around the tough economic situation with high inflation and high costs. Read the speech
Sweden's Agenda 2030 implementation and climate goals
- Argues that Agenda 2030 requires a holistic view where climate policy is weighed against other goals. Criticizes previous governments' symbolic politics and demands a rejection of motion proposals aimed at returning to the same policy. Read the speech
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- Argues that the government values Agenda 2030 and that all linked measures shall be followed up carefully. Explains that the letter summarizes evaluations of the 17 goals and that the motion's requirements are met. Read the speech
Money laundering supervision: Audit Office report and measures
- Argues that the government's measures accommodate the Swedish National Audit Office's recommendations and that the criticism primarily concerns the previous mandate period. Moves for approval of the proposal in the committee report and rejection of the motions. Read the speech
Sweden's EU fees: interest costs, electricity grid and budget
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal for an appropriation of just under 48 billion kronor to the EU. Argues that Sweden should prioritize effective and restrained budget policy, national reforms, and better economic control within the union. Read the speech
Social economy and financial management: SD, S, and M debate
- Argues that high taxes are a societal problem and criticizes the government's cuts at Arbetsförmedlingen. Wishes to vote in favor of the committee's proposal in the report. Read the speech
- Refers to previous answers on the question regarding the service centers. Means that the Social Democrats bear the responsibility for an extensive closure of employment offices during the previous government. Read the speech
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EU heads of state meeting: security, Mercosur, Ukraine aid
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- Argues that it is wise for Europe to take greater responsibility for security since the USA has borne an unreasonable burden. Asks if countries that are lagging behind want to increase their defense spending and if Trump's choice can serve as a wake-up call. Read the speech
Council of Europe report: Ukraine EU/NATO membership and assets
- Welcomes the Prime Minister's statements on the importance of terror labeling. Argues that there are several reasons for this, including links to gang crime, disinformation, and support for Russia. Asks which countries support or oppose the Swedish line. Read the speech
Government management of healthcare, economy, energy and environment
- Argues that combating organized crime requires countering money laundering and emphasizes the importance of international cooperation. Asks how the government is working on these issues. Read the speech
Healthcare crisis, tax cuts and 16-year-old gender reassignment
- Draws parallels between today's events in Eastern Europe and historical events during the 30s. Asks the Prime Minister how he views the risk of infiltration and disinformation that could affect Sweden's defense capability. Read the speech
Tax freeze for municipalities and regions: KD, M, and S debate
- Criticizes that the interpellator demands that the minister account for the government's opinion on an issue that is currently being investigated. Argues that municipalities often choose tax increases over wise prioritizations and exhibit waste. Read the speech
- Argues that one should prioritize instead of raising taxes. Criticizes that well-managed municipalities are forced to send money to poorly managed municipalities and argues that the government must balance resources between municipalities and other important areas such as defense and correctional services. Read the speech
Government responsibility, infrastructure, crime and economy
- Asks what the government's strategy is to reduce household over-indebtedness. Argues that debt for consumption has increased and that policy should instead stimulate increased savings to provide people with security. Read the speech
Sweden's recovery plan and risks of reduced reduction obligation
- Argues that the Social Democrats copied the government's proposal to lower the reduction obligation. Points out that the opposition has not expressed concerns over how this affects the support from the EU. Read the speech
Household finances: tax cuts, housing allowances and bank tax
- Argues that the government is making a major investment in households through tax cuts, increased housing allowances, and electricity support. Criticizes the bank tax as irresponsible and argues that it would be passed on to the customers. Read the speech
- Points out that taxes were lowered for people with low and normal incomes instead of high-income earners. Criticizes the Social Democrats' previous policy and argues that their proposed bank tax would burden highly indebted households. Highlights the government's investments in welfare and support for households. Read the speech
EU fee financing and impact on Sweden's growth and welfare
- Argues that the current government has succeeded in protecting Swedish taxpayers by keeping the fee increase manageable. Moves for approval of the committee's proposal and emphasizes that support for Ukraine is a necessary security investment. Read the speech
Autumn Budget 2023: Economic impact and green transition
- Argues that the autumn budget is a customary adjustment and criticizes Vänsterpartiet and Miljöpartiet for their irresponsible budget policy which increases the national debt. Moves for approval of the committee's proposal and rejection of the reservation. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Left Party for being opposed to the government's line. Argues that the Left Party's proposal implies horrible taxation of fuels that harms the countryside, businesses, and household finances. Read the speech
- Argues that the Left Party's budget deficit of 175 billion is a significant amount compared to the emission allowances mentioned. Points out that the support to municipalities and regions is the budget's largest item and criticizes the opponent's claim about insufficient investments in welfare. Read the speech
- Criticizes the opposition's previous failures in migration, economy, and electricity supply. Argues that the opposition is inconsistent as they now criticize the government's costs for emission rights despite having defended the same measure previously. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Green Party for having increased emissions by phasing out nuclear power. Argues that the Green Party is inconsistent regarding emission allowances and points out that their budget creates an unimaginable deficit of 220 billion kronor. Read the speech
Council of Europe meeting: Sweden's role in antisemitism
- Welcomes the Prime Minister's clear distancing from Hamas's terror and antisemitism. Argues that the growing antisemitism in Sweden is tragic and frightening for Jewish families. Asks how the message was received in the European Council. Read the speech
- Welcomes the strong consensus in the EU regarding continued support for Ukraine. Argues that the clear support from the EU is of great importance for the Ukrainian people. Asks whether Iran-related sanctions and terror labeling were discussed during the Council meeting. Read the speech
Public procurement sustainability: net-zero goals by 2030
- Argues that it is strange to legislate on special follow-up of sustainability requirements when authorities already have many important requirements. Wants the motion to be rejected because the government is already conducting active work and the committee does not consider rule changes to be justified. Read the speech
- Questions about the consequences of prioritizing sustainability requirements and whether there are any economic limitations on how much these requirements may cost the taxpayers or the authorities. Read the speech
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Municipal welfare resources: S wants double investment
- Argues that the government provides almost the 20 billion SEK that the municipal sector requests through increased state grants and electricity price subsidies. Criticizes municipal waste on administration and argues that municipalities should use their equalization reserves to prioritize core activities. Read the speech
- Argues that the municipalities have received almost the money they requested through state grants and various supports. Asks which municipalities are planning extensive layoffs as he has not received any picture of this. Read the speech
- Argues that municipalities should use their equalization reserves during difficult times. Criticizes that the Social Democrats always want the state to provide more money and argues that municipalities must prioritize when resources are insufficient. Read the speech
- Refutes the claim that the government is reducing resources to welfare by showing that the municipal sector is being provided with 18 billion kronor. Asks for specific examples of layoffs over the last six months and argues that the claim of large-scale layoffs is untrue. Read the speech
- Argues that the opposition pushed through the funds that the municipalities received. Criticizes that layoffs occurred under Social Democratic rule and asserts that the government is not cutting back on welfare. Argues that municipalities must prioritize and use saved funds. Read the speech
Council of Europe meeting report: nuclear power and LULUCF
Government economic policy, inflation, welfare and energy
- Notes that Sweden has the lowest public debt in a long time thanks to a responsible spending line. Argues that the government has supported households with increased grants, electricity price support, and reduced fuel tax. Read the speech
National Audit Office report on deficient impact assessments
- Argues that the Riksrevisionen's report shows serious deficiencies in governments' impact assessments and goal formulations for large reforms. Wants political decisions to be preceded by thorough investigations and evaluations in order to protect taxpayers' money. Read the speech
Council of Europe meeting report: migration, visas, Russia
- Argues that Sweden's government takes the task of uniting the EU during a challenging time seriously. Emphasizes the importance of helping Ukraine with humanitarian aid and weapons and requests information on the use of frozen Russian assets. Read the speech
- Asks how the conversation went regarding the possibility of establishing a special tribunal or court to try suspected war crimes in Ukraine. Read the speech
Agency appropriations recalculation and productivity deduction
- Argues that today's model for budget calculation functions as an effective steering signal for efficiency. Safeguards taxpayers' money and efficient agencies and moves for approval of the committee's proposal. Read the speech
EU budget financing: SD opposes taxes, C wants Ukraine loans
- Criticizes the previous government's failure to safeguard Swedish interests and expresses concern over increased EU fees and supranationalism. Argues that Sweden should prioritize efficient and restrained budget policy with a focus on European added value. Wants the EU to focus on security, energy, competitiveness, and democratic values without encroaching on national self-determination. Read the speech
General grants to municipalities: SD 13bn, V wants 24bn more
- Asks how the speaker is to get their policy through when the opposition lacks unity in their budget proposals. Argues that the opposition's promises are empty because they diverge in almost all issues. Read the speech
- Argues that the proposal on the "tankrabatt" (tank discount) is a bluff because the automatic indexation increase of the tax eats up the discount. Criticizes that the Social Democrats want to hollow out the tax reform by allowing the tax to be stealthily increased for wage earners. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's budget strengthens the municipal sector by approximately 20 billion SEK through state grants, electricity price subsidies, and tax reliefs. Criticizes the municipalities' lack of prioritization and emphasizes the importance of efficiency, business policy, and equalization funds. Read the speech
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- Criticizes that Vänsterpartiet claims to have a balanced budget when, according to the Riksdag's calculations, they budget with large deficits and increase the national debt by 251 billion kronor over three years. Read the speech
European Council meetings: green transition and Russia sanctions
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- Welcomes that the EU does more to protect critical infrastructure against hybrid attacks. Asks how the discussions went regarding Europe's energy supply during the winter and the possibility of unity in the EU. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.