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Jan Riise (MP)
What Jan Riise 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.
Welfare, school, migration and economy debate in Riksdag
- Criticizes that the government did not sign an international declaration on human control of AI models. Argues that authorities must be mobilized to meet changes in the labor market and emphasizes the importance of international cooperation within the EU. Read the speech
Budget structure changes: new intelligence agency and 2.2bn kr
- Argues that it is questionable to budget for and move costs of 2.2 billion kronor before there is a proposal on how the new agency should be organized. Wants to first discuss whether a new agency is needed and what tasks it should have. Read the speech
Transparency in political processes and party funding rules
- Argues that increased transparency in party financing, a ban on anonymous and foreign contributions, and a lobby register contribute to better knowledge of the conditions of politics. Moves for approval of the reservation as it is questionable whether the state should regulate how democratically decided membership fees are used. Read the speech
Somalia case governance and audit report debate
- Criticizes that the committee's task to point out deficiencies has failed as the opposition has been denied access to material and inquiries. Argues that the government's handling of information is deficient and demands that questions from members be treated seriously. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's lack of quality and speed in the preparatory work as well as its handling of the Somalia issue where the exercise of power and coordination is questioned. Argues that the parliament's power of oversight is important and that ministers must answer questions. Read the speech
- Argues that it is a deeply serious case that Lantmäteriet has handed over confidential material. Defends the government's actions regarding the AP funds and emphasizes that Per Bolund's statement had nothing to do with the Northvolt investments. Read the speech
- Asks where the concept of a threat comes from and argues that none of the parties asked perceived the statement as a threat. Points out that the question regarding Per Bolund's statement is not linked to Northvolt. Read the speech
- Argues that the officials did not perceive the statement as a threat. Argues that the concept of a threat has only arisen with Mauricio Rojas and that the statement can rather be seen as an enlightenment. Read the speech
- Questions about the connection between the scrutinized statement and the investments in Northvolt. Argues that it is incorrect to link these events through "guilt by association". Read the speech
- Asks about the connection between a statement from 2019 and investments that occurred later. Argues that inquiries have shown that the statement did not affect the investments in Northvolt and requests evidence for the alleged connection. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Minister for shareholdings and risk of conflict of interest. Argues that it is inappropriate for Sida to be managed through informal requests and questions the decision-making process regarding grants to Hepatica. Read the speech
Uranium mining: M wants electrification, MP wants ban
- Argues that Sweden should not be run like a company and emphasizes the importance of local self-government as an equal part of democracy. Criticizes historical uranium projects and emphasizes that municipalities and Sami villages must have influence over risks and consequences. Read the speech
Swedish investigative system quality and committee report 2025
- Argues that the committees are important for public power and that inertia in the system is a guarantee for well-elaborated proposals. Moves that the committee's proposal to submit the report for handling should be approved. Read the speech
Parliamentary process: MP support, Speaker and finances
- Argues that members are individuals with different needs and needs for support. Wants the media to always have access without inspections and motions for approval of the committee's proposal. Read the speech
Government economic policy, AI strategy and social issues
- Argues that AI should be accessible and understandable for the elderly in order to improve care and services. Asks how the minister views including the elderly in the creation and development of such services, as the action plan lacks content on this. Read the speech
Police use of AI for real-time facial recognition debate
- Argues that the opposition's split is not something to worry about. Criticizes the proposal as it requires access to enormous image databases and risks creating false positives in practice. Read the speech
- Argues that there is a risk that people change their behavior if they know they are being observed everywhere. Asks how the member views the privacy issues in a broader perspective than that those who are not relevant are sorted out. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the proposal does not sufficiently handle risks of discrimination, privacy violations, and incorrect identifications. Wants the application to be more restrictive and proposes a time limit of five years to evaluate the effects of the technology. Read the speech
Abortion rights, freedom of association and citizenship laws
- Requires precision in the descriptions of crime to avoid arbitrariness. Argues that one must know exactly what type of crime is covered in order not to give future legislators too much room. Asks for answers to these questions. Read the speech
- Requires accuracy in the descriptions of crime as current concepts allow for arbitrariness. Argues that it is better to retain current rules to avoid arbitrary case law and asks for clearer definitions. Read the speech
- Responds to criticism by explaining that the party prioritizes crime fighting over hunting criminal associations. Criticizes the proposal on the revocation of citizenship for being too imprecise and risking arbitrariness. Read the speech
- Rejects the claim that the party defends criminal activities. Argues that the descriptions of crimes must be clear to avoid arbitrary interventions and suggests that the focus should be on specific actions, such as involving children in serious crimes. Read the speech
- Argues that the right to abortion should be given an explicit protection in the Instrument of Government to protect it as a fundamental freedom and right. Wants the government to ensure that the protection has a real content in accordance with international commitments. Read the speech
- Argues that citizenship is primarily a tool for integration and participation. Criticizes the proposal because it lacks clear descriptions of crimes and suggests instead that only very serious acts should be criminalized. Read the speech
- Argues that freedom of association is an important right that we must be careful not to infringe upon. Criticizes the arbitrary and imprecise description of which people are affected by the proposal. Read the speech
National minority languages: Audit Office criticizes state efforts
- Argues that the government's short-sightedness and inconsistency have weakened the language policy and led to a loss of continuity. Wants the state to create stable frameworks and long-term conditions for the minority languages through consultation with the language speakers. Read the speech
Constitutional matters: SD, S, and V debate law amendments
- Wants public service to receive constitutional protection to strengthen independence and receive targeted funds for preparedness. Argues that the Instrument of Government should be supplemented with gender identity and gender expression and that a new investigation be appointed with a broadened mandate. Read the speech
Public administration: S, M, V, C, MP debate service design
- Criticizes that public sector officials are attacked without specific examples. Argues that a return to more state service offices is necessary for regional development and equality. Suggests that the county administrative boards' role as regional hubs be strengthened and that proposals for their abolition be rejected. Read the speech
Civil and human rights: SD, S, and V debate freedoms
- Argues that the protection of academic freedom needs to be strengthened in the constitution and proposes a mechanism for monitoring human rights. Also proposes that nature's rights should be considered to create a sustainable future. Read the speech
Election system design, accessibility and lowering voting age to 16
- Argues that the current electoral system does not always function fully. Proposes that the question of lowering the voting age to 16 be investigated with a view towards a pilot project in municipal and regional elections by 2030. Wishes to move for approval of reservation 4. Read the speech
Public access, secrecy and privacy: S, V and C debate data
- Awaits upcoming proposals and has no reservations against the motions being dismissed. Argues that secrecy can be breached to stop crime and warns that privacy may be lost to tech companies through AI and data collection. Read the speech
Fisheries policy: eel fishing, trawling and hydropower
- Argues that the only way to save the eel is to completely stop fishing, selling, and eating it for a period. Asks if it would be better to introduce a total ban, similar to other fish species in the world. Read the speech
- Argues that a sacrifice is required during a period to restore the eel. Wants the power plants to be taken seriously and that solutions for the fish's migration be prioritized. Argues that one can preserve the cultural heritage without eating eel during a period. Read the speech
- Argues that the government must push for a binding and long-term recovery plan in the EU to save threatened fish stocks. Wants to move the trawling limit to twelve nautical miles, reintroduce a ban on industrial trawling in the Baltic Sea and introduce a total fishing ban for eel. Read the speech
Economy, school, and labor market policy debate in Riksdag
- Asks how the government plans to realize the AI strategy's goals within the school system and what resources will be allocated for this, as the action plan lacks concrete details regarding education. Read the speech
Municipal issues: welfare, elderly councils, state rules
- Argues that local self-government and multi-level governance are an indispensable part of autonomy and the legal system. Emphasizes that coordination between different levels is crucial for effective governance. Read the speech
Government economic policy, crime and immigration debate
- Argues that tensions regarding land use in Sápmi and northern Sweden can be reduced through dialogue. Asks how the government intends to initiate and support a development that prioritizes dialogue moving forward. Read the speech
Digitalization, AI and postal service role in society
- Argues that the state should take increased responsibility for the financing of the expansion of robust and secure digital infrastructure in rural areas as well as ensure fast internet connection on all train routes. Wants the government to implement the AI commission's proposals with a focus on security, privacy, and ethical guidelines and demands higher transparency regarding algorithms. Criticizes the predatory exploitation of personal information and the climatic costs of AI development. Warns of surveillance risks when using AI systems such as Palantir. Read the speech
Road traffic, vehicle issues and small-scale hydropower
- Argues that the government favors the fossil fuel industry through tax cuts and removed incentives, which has led to decreased electric car sales. Proposes a national electric car offensive with fair bonuses, support for conversion to biogas, and expanded charging infrastructure. Read the speech
Electricity prices, housing, crime and migration policy
- Questions about the balance between simplifications for new activities and the rights of the reindeer husbandry and the Sámi people and their opportunities to practice their livelihood. Argues that cumulative effects of different requirements on land use can make it difficult for reindeer husbandry. Read the speech
Ban on gambling on credit and public benefit lottery exemption
- Argues that the bill is a blunt instrument that risks harming Swedish association life and civil society. Wants games for public benefit purposes to be exempted from the ban and proposes that the municipality carry out supervision. Read the speech
Sami rights, antisemitism curriculum and resource revenues
- Want to strengthen the rights of the Sámi by including free, prior and informed consent in permit processes and investigating that revenues from natural resources contribute to Sámi community life. Argues that the Torneviens, Kvens, and Lantalaiset should be investigated as indigenous peoples and proposes that Älvdalska be investigated as a minority or regional language. Read the speech
Riksdag working methods: economic register transparency and threats
- Want the Riksdag Administration to regularly review and improve accessibility in the Riksdag buildings. Argues that premises and information must be accessible to everyone to ensure the Riksdag's credibility. Read the speech
Government budget, security and cultural policy debate
- Asks how the plans look for giving the start signal for the construction of the Sametinget's parliament building in Östersund. Read the speech
Freedom of press and tech giants regulation and media support
- Criticizes the tech giants' business models for creating division and demands reinforced cooperation within the EU to counter disinformation. Argues that the new media support has weakened media diversity and motions that it be evaluated and receive more resources. Read the speech
Subsidiarity principle in EU cooperation and parliamentary trust
- Argues that Sweden has submitted the most justified statements in the EU and that decisions should be made close to those affected for higher legitimacy and efficiency. Criticizes that few parliaments utilize the subsidiarity principle as an important control function. Read the speech
Minister performance and government handling scrutiny
- Argues that Council of State review is a valuable opportunity to increase legal certainty and emphasizes that the government should argue more clearly when they do not follow the Council of State's proposals. Criticizes that the state-owned enterprises lack clear and reasoned differences in their instructions as well as that the handling of certain appeals has been characterized by passivity. Read the speech
State budget for security, welfare and bank profit tax
- Wants to make the funding for national minorities permanent and increase the framework appropriation for the Sami Parliament. Also proposes increased appropriations for media support, the Institute for Human Rights and the county administrative boards' climate work. Read the speech
Constitutional preparedness: special powers and civil liberties
- Argues that the Riksdag has the ability to make quick decisions and that it is therefore unnecessary to give the government special powers during peacetime crises. Criticizes that the government can introduce rules on restrictions of civil liberties and rights without pre-coded decisions or pre-coded activation decisions. Read the speech
EU Media Freedom Act supplementary provisions debate
- Argues that the proposal for a register at Mediemyndigheten is necessary to protect the media's diversity and independence against increasing ownership concentration. Moves for approval of the committee's proposal and rejection of the reservations. Read the speech
Agriculture emissions, transport, diesel tax and veils
- Questions about the minister's view on confidence-building measures for the Sámi people. Points out that the Renmark Committee was dissolved a year ago without new directives or dates being established. Read the speech
Information exchange between authorities to combat crime and fraud
- Argues that the proposal is unclear and risks overriding existing legislation. Wants the provision to be proportionate, clearly defined, and that schools be exempted. Proposes a broad investigation to assess the overall impact on personal privacy. Read the speech
Referendum on constitutional proposal: SD, M, and L debate
- Argues that the representative system of government promotes justice and trust by including more voices. Criticizes the Sweden Democrats' motion and votes no to clarify that constitutional laws should be based on broad agreements. Read the speech
Economy, migration, and welfare debate on child poverty
- Questions about the government's and the Prime Minister's opinion on whether it is a good path for Sweden to move large amounts of data to private companies. Read the speech
Election security and accessibility: ID requirements and roles
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal and rejection of the reservations. Argues that increased accessibility for persons with disabilities, simplified distribution of ballot papers, and the possibility for Swedish citizens abroad to vote early in Sweden are important improvements. Read the speech
Constitutional amendments for democracy and court independence
- Opposes the proposals on quorum rules and qualified majority for all constitutional amendments in order to make it more difficult for a temporary majority to make changes. Criticizes eternity clauses and wants to strengthen the independence of the courts to increase confidence and protect the rule of law. Read the speech
Crime policy, social reforms and economy: prison rental
- Welcomes the government's digitalization strategy and objectives regarding AI. However, asks how the government plans to handle the transfer of citizens' data to large private technology companies. Read the speech
Question Time: Eating disorders, Gaza genocide, and inflation
- Asks why the security aspects surrounding the nuclear power plant in Ringhals have not been discussed. Argues that the facility is vulnerable and that control over nuclear power can be used to direct the energy supply or threaten with destruction. Read the speech
- Asks why the Swedish Armed Forces have not raised objections against new nuclear power at Ringhals, given that they have previously been active in stopping wind power projects. Also asks whether the Swedish Armed Forces have been included in the plans for Ringhals and how that has affected them. Read the speech
Maritime shipping competitiveness, infrastructure and climate
- Argues that shipping is central to the transition and proposes production support for electrofuels. Wants the government to move forward the ban on the discharge of scrubber water and advocates for stricter international regulations. Read the speech
Parliamentary Ombudsman report and correctional services supervision
- Argues that the increase in reports is a thermometer for the country's condition. Emphasizes the need to evaluate the correctional services, questions the lack of regular supervision and wants to develop new models for information dissemination. Read the speech
Government compliance with climate goals and Consultation Act
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- Argues that practices and routines for accountability must be followed. Emphasizes the importance of anchoring foreign policy in committees and criticizes that the government's decisions on fishing quotas and predator status do not take sufficient account of environmental values. Read the speech
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- Criticizes the Migration Minister's comments regarding the committee's work and argues that the government has acted "fast but wrongly" in several cases. Requests better documentation to enable scrutiny and suggests that bills should be available at press conferences. Read the speech
Fisheries policy: Baltic Sea stocks and quota distribution
- Argues that ecosystems should set the limits for fishing and advocates for an ecosystem-based ocean management. Wants to phase out harmful subsidies, introduce a total fishing ban for eel and evaluate the system with transferable fishing quotas. Read the speech
Crime, welfare, infrastructure and equality debate in Riksdag
- Asks whether it would be appropriate to postpone the decision on requirements for a qualified majority for constitutional amendments until after the next election. Read the speech
Sweden digitalization, AI development and postal service debate
- Criticizes that the government lacks a clear digitalization strategy. Argues that the state should take increased responsibility for financing fiber and mobile networks in rural areas, advocates for a state digital identity and wants to increase access to data. Read the speech
Minority issues: indigenous rights and language center funding
- Supports the investigation of Älvdalska as a separate minority language and argues that Sweden should ratify ILO Convention 169. Wants the government to investigate whether more groups than the Sámi should be classified as indigenous peoples as well as establish a coherent program to preserve minority languages. Read the speech
Constitutional amendments and democracy protection debate
- Argues that a new power inquiry should investigate the distribution of power and the citizens' influence. Wants to establish a national democracy function, supplement the Instrument of Government with gender-neutral identity and investigate constitutional protection for public service. Read the speech
Strengthening civil rights: abortion, courts and EU stance
Public administration organization, digitization and structure
- Argues that the county administrative boards should be given a long-term democracy-promoting mandate. Criticizes reduced grants to Statens servicecenter and wants more service offices to be established to guarantee equal service. Wants authorities to set requirements that procured travel agencies can book train journeys. Read the speech
Freedom of press and expression: media security and data privacy
Labor market, migration, infrastructure and welfare debate
- Questions about whether the Minister for Culture can provide a statement that the operations for 2026 can be secured. This is because the Swedish grant to Sámi Giellagáldu was removed and the culture grant to Sametinget has remained stagnant. Read the speech
Voting age and electoral system changes: M, SD, V, MP
- Argues that declining voter turnout requires measures to increase youth engagement. Proposes that the voting age be lowered to 16 years through a reform in certain municipalities and regions. Moves for approval of reservation 3. Read the speech
Rule of law 2024 report: democracy, crime and EU sanctions
Foreign policy, defense, and Ukraine support debate
- Asks what the government is doing to invest in AI and how the AI commission's proposals will be taken forward. Read the speech
- Welcomes technological development but wants the focus also to be placed on risks regarding privacy and GDPR. Asks what the government plans to present next. Read the speech
Riksdag working methods, security, and public health debate
- Joins the committee's proposal for a review to balance security and publicity in the Riksdag. Argues that flavored snus should belong to the tobacco industry and wants the Riksdag Board to monitor lobbying activities. Read the speech
Publicity, secrecy, and privacy in crime fighting debate
- Argues that the secrecy legislation should facilitate cooperation between authorities to curb crime and promote preventive social work for children and young people. Simultaneously warns that technical development and data collection threaten personal privacy. Read the speech
Subsidiarity principle application between Riksdag and EU
Minister performance and Government Offices cost increases
- Proposes that the report be added to the records. Criticizes the government's time optimism and shortened preparation times and expresses concern over deficiencies and long processing times for deprived Swedes abroad. Read the speech
National minority languages funding and Sami rights budget cuts
- Criticizes that the government refers to the economic downturn as a reason for reduced appropriations. Argues that Sweden should ratify ILO 169 and establish a minority-friendly administrative order. Asks if the Minister agrees with the international framework for indigenous peoples and minorities. Read the speech
- Highlights the central role of Sámi Giellagádus in preserving and developing the endangered Sámi languages. Criticizes that the grant to the organization is not being extended and asks if the minister can promise to restore the grant by 2026. Read the speech
Electricity supply in Halland: nuclear, offshore grid, wind
- Welcomes the support for the county administrative boards to coordinate permit processes for wind power. Asks why decisions on long-term infrastructure for offshore wind power are delayed and questions whether Svenska kraftnät's assessment of bottleneck revenues is correct. Read the speech
- Argues that electrification can be achieved with a large share of wind and solar power if the systems are complemented with flexibility. Asks if the Minister can give a reassuring statement that efforts are being made to conduct dialogues earlier and faster. Read the speech
Budget allocations for Royal Court, Election Authority and S agencies
- Proposes loan-financed climate measures and increased appropriations to the Sametinget, language centers, foreign authorities, and the Institute for Human Rights. Criticizes the government's reduced support for language centers and proposes increased funds for media support and resilience against disinformation. Read the speech
Government work on schools, welfare, defense and AI potential
- Asks whether there are grounds to maintain or reintroduce a more proactive requirement for the Armed Forces in the regulatory letters to promote dialogue and cooperation in the planning of renewable energy production. Read the speech
- Argues that the Armed Forces face major challenges with today's planning and permit processes. Asks if it would be good to have a more proactive picture in this year's regulatory letter. Read the speech
Social Democrats party financing: M, SD, KD demand investigation
- Argues that party political work must be seen as a public good and be assessed according to the same rules as other public good activities. Proposes increased transparency and openness regarding whom one meets, who provides contributions, and how the money is used. Read the speech
- Asks the Minister if party-political activity should be seen as a public service activity. Argues that the discussion should focus on trust-damaging party financing rather than how lottery sales are conducted. Read the speech
- Proposes that party-political activity should be regarded as public-benefit activity in order to be equated with other types of organizations. Asks if this is possible. Read the speech
- Asks if there were actually any anonymous donations to Sverigedemokraterna. Criticizes the description of the target group for the lotteries and argues that it concerns older people, not people with dementia or who are confused. Read the speech
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- Criticizes that the debate has focused on newspaper headlines instead of trust-damaging party financing. Argues that voters must be able to see that money is used in a decent way and demands transparency and openness in all party financing. Read the speech
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- Means that he cannot stand behind how the Social Democrats handle their economic issues internally. He expresses confidence that they will resolve the issue in a way that does not harm the users and restores confidence. Read the speech
Anonymous influence campaigns and trust in democracy debate
- Argues that free formation of opinion requires insight and transparent decision-making processes. Wants to set a red line against anonymous influence operations and proposes a committee initiative to investigate party funding in order to increase transparency. Read the speech
- Argues that it is important to see how other parties act in order to be able to take a stand on whether it is good or bad. Wants the focus to be on the future rather than on previous events. Read the speech
- Asks if it is not a way forward to introduce regulation or legislation that prohibits political parties from using anonymous accounts. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the opponent does not acknowledge the opposition's role in the context. Asks for context regarding closed accounts and points out that thousands of accounts are still being used to attack him. Read the speech
- Expresses concern that anonymous accounts hinder constructive discussion and create uncertainty about whether one should participate in the debate. Asks if the opposing party realizes how their anonymous account affects other accounts. Read the speech
- Argues that the parties must agree to ban anonymous financing and anonymous messages. Points out that the parties have a responsibility for democracy and that one must get to the bottom of the problem. Read the speech
- Argues that a committee initiative aims to lead to supplementary directives. Wants the Liberals' support to make this a reality if the issue cannot be resolved in the oversight committee. Read the speech
- Argues that one should first see if the initiative in the transparency committee becomes something. If it is stopped, he proposes that one continues to discuss how legislation can be reached to stop this type of communication. Read the speech
Sámi Parliament election rules: S, M, V, and MP motions
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal for clearer rules for elections to the Sametinget. Shares the concern over the Sametinget's low confidence and emphasizes the importance of the consultation procedure. Read the speech
Riksdag communications: handling of reports and announcements
- Notes that several cases are still being prepared despite the government having had the opportunity to complete them. Criticizes that the government classifies cases as completed even though the opposition considers the measures to be insufficient or not implemented. Read the speech
Transparency and documentation review in government work
- Argues that the communication between the EU and Sweden needs to be improved and that the documentation process to and from Brussels should be reviewed. Criticizes that the government's prepared presentations sometimes contain unnecessary inaccuracies and emphasizes the importance of correctness. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the budget bill's emission calculations give a misleading impression of emission increases. Argues that the government should use more accessible communication to support the green transition and expresses dissatisfaction over the lack of consultation with the EU Commission regarding fishing quotas. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's short notice regarding the shortening of mandate periods for the board members of higher education institutions threatens academic freedom. Also criticizes the handling of the director general's relocation as the process lacked correctness and documentation. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's statements should be correct. Criticizes that the Finance Minister used incorrect underlying data and that the communication regarding nuclear power was misleading. Urges the government to be as correct as possible. Read the speech
School funding cuts: L wants national standard, S criticizes
- Confirms that the schools in Kungsbacka face challenges due to demographic changes and that the current school funding system counteracts equal schooling. Argues that the system needs to be reformed because it creates additional costs for municipal schools compared to independent schools. Read the speech
- Wants to return to a society with high trust in the school and the teachers' competence. Argues that increased equality and reduced inequality are crucial for strengthening the students' knowledge. Read the speech
Hate speech law: clearer provisions and Holocaust denial
- Argues that there are grounds to introduce an explicit criminalization of Holocaust denial. Moves for approval of the committee's proposal and emphasizes the need to strengthen protection against hate crimes and violence-promoting actors. Read the speech
Minority rights: Jewish rights, language and cultural support
- Wants the state to take measures for equality and protect national minorities' rights to language, culture and influence. Proposes that the government investigates the indigenous status for Tornedalians, Kvens and Lantalaiset as well as promotes Jewish cultural life and makes Yiddish visible. Read the speech
Election system changes and civil registration rules debate
Parliamentary Ombudsman report and democracy oversight review
- Notes that the number of cases to JO has increased significantly and that the number of completed cases exceeded the new cases. Notes deficiencies within the criminal justice system and social services and moves that the official report be added to the records. Read the speech
Equivalent goals and guidelines for municipal and private providers
- Opposes the proposal because governance, mandate, and responsibility differ between municipal and private operations. Argues that the proposal is unnecessary, leads to increased administration, and constitutes an impermissible restriction of municipal self-government. Read the speech
Elderly care: S wants new law, SD supports profit, M wants choice
- Want to introduce a public health law and an elderly care law to counter ageism and inequality. Proposes a national elderly healthcare program, green outdoor environments and the right to relocation support. Read the speech
Constitutional matters: party financing, lobby registers, Swedish
- Want to tighten the rules for party financing through public disclosure of contributions and limitations on foreign financing. Also proposes a mandatory transparency register for meetings with lobbyists and that lawyers' independence should be constitutionally protected. Read the speech
Freedoms and rights: M, S, SD debate constitutional protections
- Wants the right to abortion to be protected by the constitution and that Sweden actively stands up for women's right to abortion internationally. Argues that antisemitism and lack of security hinder Jewish life in Sweden and calls for a purposeful distribution of funds for security-enhancing measures. Read the speech
Equality and discrimination: penalties, child allowance, veils
- Argues that equality is a matter of freedom and requires a mobilization of forces against violence against men. Proposes that economic violence be categorized as a separate form of violence, that investigations be appointed and that legislation be strengthened against discrimination. Read the speech
Subsidiarity and proportionality in EU cooperation and parliaments
- Welcomes the Commission's work to strengthen the subsidiarity principle. Argues that Sweden has a disproportionately high proportion of reasoned opinions compared to other parliaments and wants to see increased cooperation between the national parliaments. Read the speech
Freedom of press and expression: disinformation and tech giants
- Request approval of the committee's proposal. Want to place greater demands on tech giants to combat hate crimes and discrimination and hope that the investigation leads to restrictions on the publication of sensitive personal data online. Read the speech
Municipal and regional issues and welfare governance debate
- Wants regions and municipalities to be given increased responsibility and influence over political decisions. Argues that asymmetric distribution of responsibility is a desirable development to safeguard opportunities in rural areas and moves for approval of the committee's proposal. Read the speech
Public administration: corruption, responsibility and SD's proposal
- Wants state service centers to be established in more locations to ensure equal accessibility in rural areas. Welcomes the investigation directives against corruption crimes but expresses concern that the focus falls on civil servants rather than on elected officials. Read the speech
Minister performance and government handling oversight review
- Argues that response times on interpellations must be respected to safeguard democracy and the power of oversight. Wants the EU Committee to receive sufficient grounds and that all referral periods provide reasonable time for in-depth study. Read the speech
Government economic policy, welfare, crime and tax cuts
- Asks if there is an upper limit for what new nuclear power can cost the taxpayers. Points out that new nuclear power requires massive subsidies and can cost households thousands of kronor annually. Read the speech
- Asks if there is a system to handle that the nuclear power budget is often exceeded, as it is the only type of energy that shows a negative experience curve where everything becomes more expensive. Read the speech
Foreign students and researchers: conditions and permit abuse
- Argues that the conditions of higher education institutions are crucial for the country's development. Points out that international students are economically profitable and emphasizes the importance of attracting competence to secure future jobs. Read the speech
- Argues that an overwhelming majority of students should be welcomed and requests that a proposal meeting the institutions' wishes arrives before the autumn. Wants to minimize processing times and find smooth solutions for researchers and students. Read the speech
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Tax, customs and execution: Tullverket powers and 100m SEK
- Argues that efficient and legally secure taxation is crucial for trust in the system. Proposes that Skatteverket should handle population registration as part of its ordinary operations instead of through a costly census. Wants to reduce the appropriation to Skatteverket and increase the appropriations to Tullverket and Kronofogdemyndigheten. Read the speech
Riksdag appropriations: SD, S, and V propose budget changes
- Argues that the government is backing down in the future with a short-term policy and proposes a clearer climate policy leadership. Wants to strengthen the Sami Parliament's budget, give Giron Sámi Teáhter a national mandate, safeguard the Council for Cultural Affairs' activities and strengthen the transition support for media subsidies. Read the speech
Nuclear power for energy supply and society's resilience
- Doubts whether nuclear power is the best answer for how the electricity system should be designed in a crisis situation. Argues that technology for island operation and black start is technology-neutral and that black start should be possible from any power plant. Read the speech
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- Argues that it is the electricity, rather than specifically nuclear power, that is crucial for resilience. Wants to focus on safety aspects regarding nuclear power and criticizes the lack of a secure system for the management and transport of nuclear waste. Read the speech
Media support: SD, V and M debate local news funding
- Is positive towards a modernized media support but expresses concern that national media diversity and smaller companies risk losing ground. Argues that the proposal incorrectly prioritizes local news over national diversity and suggests clearer needs assessment, a right of appeal, as well as a structured transition to the new system. Read the speech
Extra budget for Ukraine defense materiel and weapons support
- Welcomes the government's extra supplementary budget for defense materiel to Ukraine. Argues that Sweden must also stop buying Russian fossil fuels in order not to feed Putin's war chest. Read the speech
Economic management and result reserves in municipalities
- Argues that the government's proposal is well-intentioned and improves citizens' oversight. However, wants the proposal for a ten-year program for sound economic management and earlier interim reports to be implemented. Also suggests that the balance requirement should apply over a sequence of years. Read the speech
State service offices: Riksrevisionen report and management
- Argues that access to good social services is crucial for being able to live and work in the entire country. Claims that traditional measures of efficiency are not appropriate as the goal is accessibility and fairness. Proposes that the report be added to the records. Read the speech
Riksdag communication handling: S and V criticize government
- Move for approval of the proposal to include the government's communication and the parliamentary board's report in the records. Argues that certain announcements have not been sufficiently addressed, especially regarding healthcare places, Bromma airport and Arlanda as well as cycle paths. Read the speech
EU issues and arms exports to Ukraine: Government review report
- Argues that it is reasonable to handle reports of individual statements collectively. Emphasizes the importance of correct facts in responses to interpellations and that one must respect time for preparation. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's information advantage in relation to the Riksdag should be improved by developing the EU Committee's access to information. Emphasizes that EU issues such as transport and platform directives are important for people's lives and require that individual cases be seen in a larger context. Read the speech
- Argues that the government failed in the preparation of the electricity support and the climate car bonus, which led to too short referral responses and lack of communication. Wants the experiences from the review to be used to handle similar situations in the future. Read the speech
- Argues that the Prime Minister's statement regarding a fossil-free industrial nation was perceived as a falsehood. Emphasizes that political issues should be resolved outside the committee and that the line between truth and falsehood must not be blurred. Read the speech
Sweden export controls for military and dual-use products
- Wants to immediately stop arms exports to dictatorships and warring states and tighten the rules for follow-on deliveries. Criticizes that the current regulatory framework is too vague and allows exports to non-democracies if national interests are considered to carry more weight. Read the speech
Industrial policy and entrepreneurship conditions in Sweden
- Argues that policy should support the green industrial revolution and sustainability work through state initiatives for small businesses. Also wants to promote the sharing economy, examine gender differences in venture capital and moves for approval of reservation 5. Read the speech
Minority rights: Sami land rights, ILO 169 and mother tongue
- Want to strengthen rights and languages for national minorities and the Sámi through specific initiatives, land rights, and ratification of ILO Convention 169. Proposes that the state takes responsibility for historical abuses, establishes a center for Torne Valley culture, and ensures resources to municipalities and minority organizations. Read the speech
Civil rights: abortion, gender identity and religious issues
- Wants to constitutionally protect the right to abortion and establish the mandate of the national institute for human rights in the constitution. Proposes investigations into a ban on racist organizations, a third legal gender as well as the rights of nature. Read the speech
Swedish electoral system: SD's ID reform and V's 16-year-old vote
- Argues that declining voter turnout reduces the legitimacy of democracy. Wants the government to mandate authorities to increase voter turnout, initiate a pilot project with a voting age of 16 in local elections and form a parliamentary committee to evaluate the electoral system. Read the speech
Terrorist organization penal provision: SD, V, and S debate
- Argues that Sweden should combat terrorism with full force and that a criminal law regulation of participation in terrorist organizations is important. However, motions for rejection because the bill is poorly designed and risks an excessively far-reaching criminalization. Read the speech
Energy, school, care and economy: S wants 60 TWh by 2030
- Questions as to whether the government can still be trusted to prioritize constitutionally protecting the right to abortion, especially considering that representatives in the minister's own party have spoken out against this. Read the speech
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Constitutional matters: lobbying, monarchy and minority rights
Public administration: M, V, and SD debate staffing and rights
- Argues that decisions should be made as close to the citizens as possible and advocates that the county administrative boards [länsstyrelserna] receive a democracy-promoting mandate. Also wants local service centers to be expanded in order to coordinate public and commercial services. Read the speech
Freedom of press and expression: journalist protection and hate
- Argues that threats and harassment against journalists and politicians threaten democracy and advocates for a unified strategic effort. Wants to introduce whistleblower protection for employees in state-owned companies, limit the searchability of sensitive search services and expand media support. Also proposes an investigation into support for journals and exemptions from value-added tax for newspapers. Read the speech
Crime fighting vs privacy: anonymizing data and penalties
- Highlights risks and opportunities with artificial intelligence. Proposes an international ethical framework for AI based on human rights and wants to create a public body to monitor the development. Read the speech
Rule of law principle 2022 report and EU fundamental rights
- Argues that the report is an improvement as it contains recommendations. Wants to investigate corruption and funding of political parties through a new inquiry and moves that the report be added to the records. Read the speech
Income tax proposals: M, KD, and S debate tax changes
- Wants a more just taxation and greater redistribution to reduce economic inequalities. Criticizes the government's tax cuts for high-income earners and demands that the funkisskatt be removed and that persons born in 1957 be included in the increased basic deduction. Read the speech
Undue influence on democracy: criminal networks and foreign powers
- Argues that infiltration and influence from networks with violent capital threaten trust and confidence. Wants to build a robust society through strong public organizations, clear routines, whistleblower protection for employees and a present police. Read the speech
- Argues that a reduced number of members in parties makes it easier to build up dominant positions, which can lead to undue influence. Asks how the minister views this in relation to support for organizations that show commitment in society. Read the speech
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- Argues that increased transparency is necessary to counter undue influence on political decisions. Wants to introduce a transparency register to clarify which meetings members have and proposes that this be investigated urgently. Read the speech
Cultural heritage investments and museum admission fees
- Argues that cultural heritage is a public resource that should be accessible to everyone. Wants free admission to state museums to be made permanent, carry out a cultural heritage boost with digitalization initiatives, and try to include county museums in the Museum Act. Read the speech
Foreign funding to religious communities and state subsidies
- Want to provide the democratic civil society with better conditions through strengthened and long-term operational support, reduced red tape and clearer democratic conditions. Also proposes that tax differences for leader-led activities be leveled and that the dialogue with civil society be intensified. Read the speech
Parliamentary Ombudsman report: oversight and processing times
- Thanks the Parliamentary Ombudsman for their work and supports the proposal to add the official account to the records. Argues that reports added to the records risk not leading to actual improvements for users at residential facilities. Read the speech
Minister performance and handling of government matters review
- Argues that timeframes for entry into force must be sufficient to avoid harm. Wants public service licenses to be handled by a parliamentarially composed committee and expresses concern over the large resources being spent on nuclear power issues. Read the speech
Confidentiality in Försäkringskassan electricity support cases
- Opposes the government's proposal on secrecy regarding electricity consumption and electricity installations. Argues that the principle of public access is crucial for democracy and that transparency is required to scrutinize the effects of the electricity subsidy as well as to evaluate future energy needs. Read the speech
State administration appropriations: SD, S, M, KD, L debate
- Want to build a green folkhem by increasing the appropriations to Sametinget, Regeringskansliet, the county administrative boards, general elections and media support. Also proposes a pilot project to lower the voting age to 16 and long-term funding for commemoration trips. Read the speech
Foreign espionage proposal impact on press freedom and security
- Move to reject the proposition as changed global circumstances and lack of clarity mean that the proposal needs further consideration. Argues that media and civil society must feel secure in their scrutiny activities. Read the speech
- Argues that the legislative assembly has not been sufficiently skilled at explaining the complicated legalities behind the proposals. Argues that a dormant proposal cannot be used in constitutional matters without the entire process having to be reconsidered. Read the speech
- Confirms that he motions for approval of the reservations. Argues that increased cooperation with more countries and organizations increases the risk of breaches of trust. Justifies the motion to dismiss by stating that the changed situation and the public participation require a reassessment. Read the speech
Crime, infrastructure, economy, housing and climate debate
- Argues that everyone should have the right to a safe and affordable home and that housing policy must include social sustainability and climate benefits. Wants to break segregation by building affordable rental apartments in villa areas, building more in wood and reintroducing support for energy efficiency. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.