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Jessica Wetterling (V)

Substitute member · 113 speeches in 72 debates since 16 November 2022

What Jessica Wetterling 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.

  1. Transparency in political processes and party funding rules

    (forts. från § 9) Ökad insyn i politiska processer (forts. KU39) · 15 June 2026

    • Argues that the sole purpose of the legislation is to target the Social Democrats' financing. Asks if it is reasonable that the purpose of the proposal is to prevent the Social Democrats' successes in elections. Read the speech
    • Argues that there are several trade unions to choose from and points out that the Council on Legislation considers that the proposed regulation may be incompatible with the European Convention. Criticizes that facts in the report are ignored. Read the speech
  2. Transparency in political processes and party contributions

    Ökad insyn i politiska processer · 15 June 2026

    • Wishes to support the joint reservation. Welcomes the ban on anonymous contributions and the introduction of a lobby register. Criticizes, however, the requirement for consent from members as it is questionable whether it is compatible with freedom of association. Read the speech
  3. Parliamentary Ombudsman report: supervision of police and prisons

    Justitieombudsmännens ämbetsberättelse · 15 June 2026

    • Appreciates the JO as an important institution for the democratic system and the rule of law. Argues that it is not reasonable that complaints regarding the Prison and Probation Service take up such a large share of JO's resources. Read the speech
  4. Somalia case governance and audit report debate

    Granskningsbetänkande · 15 June 2026

    • Criticizes that the committee majority has ignored the opposition's need for inquiries and that the opposition has been denied independent assessment material. Argues that the government has violated regulations regarding recruitments and that ministers have repeatedly traded shares in a manner that does not follow the regulations. Read the speech
    • Criticizes the government's mandate to the universities regarding citizenship tests as it conflicts with academic freedom and established practice. Also criticizes the Government Offices' lack of organization and slow handling in the release of public records. Read the speech
    • Criticizes the government's handling of security flaws at Lantmäteriet. Argues that the flaws were significantly larger than first reported and that the government should have requested more information as well as informed the Ministry of Defence earlier. Read the speech
    • Criticizes the government for having issued contradictory and misleading information regarding the indexing of the assistance allowance. Argues that a lack of coordination between the departments has created uncertainty and that the incompatible pieces of information are unacceptable. Read the speech
  5. Swedish investigative system quality and committee report 2025

    Kommittéberättelse - kommittéernas verksamhet under 2025 m.m. · 10 June 2026

    • Requests approval of reservation 1. Argues that the Swedish committee system is an important part of democracy that ensures high quality in legislation. Criticizes that the government increasingly ignores the Council on Legislation (Lagrådet) and other referral bodies. Expresses concern that shorter investigation and referral times hinder civil society's influence. Wants the government to update the committee ordinance to actively include the experiences of children and young people in investigations and impact assessments. Read the speech
  6. Parliamentary process: MP support, Speaker and finances

    Den parlamentariska processen med ledamoten i fokus · 10 June 2026

    • Argues that the financial register should be published on the Riksdag's website for increased transparency. Criticizes the Riksdag Board's proposal because it disadvantages smaller parties and advocates for a different design of the support to the party groups. Read the speech
  7. House search document access: privacy vs transparency rules

    Insyn i handlingar som inhämtas genom beslag och kopiering vid husrannsakan · 22 April 2026

    • Agrees with the need to limit access to large amounts of information on information carriers. Criticizes the government's proposal because it conflicts with the Council on Legislation's views and results in legal uncertainty through retroactive effect. Therefore wants to move for approval of the Left Party's reservation. Read the speech
  8. Media accessibility requirements for EU directive compliance

    Tillgänglighetskrav för vissa medier · 22 April 2026

    • Argues that the proposal is important for strengthening accessibility in society and reducing exclusion. Supports the proposal as it enables accessibility requirements for, among other things, e-books and e-commerce services for persons with disabilities. Read the speech
  9. National minority languages: Audit Office criticizes state efforts

    Riksrevisionens rapport om statens främjande av de nationella minoritetsspråken · 1 April 2026

    • Criticizes the government's short-term governance and fragmented mandates which have led to efficiency losses and waste of tax money. Wants the state to transition to long-term commitments with permanent funding, strengthened education, and real influence for minorities. Read the speech
  10. Constitutional matters: SD, S, and V debate law amendments

    Författningsfrågor · 1 April 2026

    • Requests approval for reservation 21. Argues that the system is broken and proposes new legislation prohibiting ministers and secretaries of state from trading shares as well as limiting revolving doors between the business sector and politics. Wants to introduce constitutional protection for common property, public service, and national minorities. Criticizes the government's cuts to public service. Read the speech
  11. Public administration: S, M, V, C, MP debate service design

    Offentlig förvaltning · 1 April 2026

    • Proposes approval of reservation 2. Argues that the state must take greater responsibility for equal service by strengthening and expanding the service centers instead of phasing them out. Criticizes the government's reduction of the appropriation for Statens servicecenter. Read the speech
  12. Sámi national day and public holidays debate in Riksdag

    Allmänna helgdagar m.m. · 25 February 2026

    • Wish to approve the reservation. Argue that the Sami national day is a day worth noting and suggest that it should become a flag day to make the Sami visible and include them in the Swedish community. Read the speech
  13. Municipal issues: welfare, elderly councils, state rules

    Kommunala och regionala frågor · 25 February 2026

    • Move for approval of reservation 3. Emphasizes the importance of civil society politicians for democracy and proposes new solidarity legislation that gives municipalities and regions the right to refrain from trading with states that violate international law. Read the speech
  14. Minority issues: SD, M, V propose protections and status

    Minoritetsfrågor · 4 February 2026

    • Asks why the Sweden Democrats have not joined reservations 4 and 25. Argues that there is broad support to investigate the status of älvdalskan and the indigenous status for tornedalingar, lantalaiset, and kväner. Read the speech
    • Argues that it is unfortunate that more than what is planned will not be provided. Criticizes the responsible minister for being unfriendly towards those concerned and suggests that the proposals in the report should be supported. Read the speech
    • Argues that the state has a responsibility to establish an independent truth commission for the Sweden-Finland and to make the funding of national language centers permanent. Criticizes the government's lack of commitment to national minorities and its alleged falsehoods regarding the ratification of ILO 169. Read the speech
  15. Riksdag working methods: economic register transparency and threats

    Riksdagens arbetsformer · 4 February 2026

    • Wish to vote in favor of reservation 2. Argues that economic interests should be published on the Riksdag's website for better accessibility. Criticizes hate and threats against politicians as a threat to democracy as it makes people consider leaving their positions. Read the speech
  16. Work trials with maintained sickness benefit proposal

    Arbetsprövning med bibehållen sjukpenning · 28 January 2026

    • Requests approval for reservation 1 and argues that the proposal provides more opportunities to enter employment. However, criticizes the short time limits and suggests longer trial periods as well as greater flexibility between the periods. Read the speech
  17. Freedom of press and tech giants regulation and media support

    Tryck- och yttrandefrihet, massmediefrågor · 21 January 2026

    • Supports reservation 11. Criticizes the government for not acting against the dissemination of personal data by search services and proposes an inquiry into the tech giants' impact on democracy. Wants to increase media support to guarantee local journalism and diversity. Read the speech
  18. Subsidiarity principle in EU cooperation and parliamentary trust

    Uppföljning av riksdagens tillämpning av subsidiaritetsprincipen · 21 January 2026

    • Argues that the subsidiarity principle aims for decisions to be made as effectively and as close to the citizens as possible. Emphasizes that Sweden needs to cooperate with other countries to handle tech giants and asks whether the Riksdag's low proportion of reasoned opinions is much or little. Read the speech
  19. Minister performance and government handling scrutiny

    Granskning av statsrådens tjänsteutövning och regeringsärendenas handläggning · 21 January 2026

    • Emphasizes the importance of regulations being announced in good time to safeguard legal certainty. Criticizes the government's slow handling of appeals and JO's submissions, and demands increased clarity when rejecting the Council for Legislation's criticism. Read the speech
  20. State budget for security, welfare and bank profit tax

    Rikets styrelse · 3 December 2025

    • Proposes to tax the banks' excess profits, raise capital taxes and introduce a green rotavdrag to strengthen welfare. Wants to increase the appropriations to national minority policy, the Sametinget and media support to safeguard democracy and indigenous rights. Criticizes the government's tax cuts and lack of funding for minorities. Read the speech
  21. Constitutional preparedness: special powers and civil liberties

    Stärkt konstitutionell beredskap · 27 November 2025

    • Moves for approval of the proposal in its entirety and for the reservation regarding strengthening the Council on Legislation's role to review legislative proposals ex post. Argues that there is a lack of clear regulation for urgent situations and wants the government to be restrained with its new powers. Read the speech
  22. Information exchange between authorities to combat crime and fraud

    Ökat informationsutbyte mellan myndigheter - en ny sekretessbrytande bestämmelse · 22 October 2025

    • Proposes rejection of the committee's proposal because it is a radical departure from the principles of confidentiality which can lead to uncontrollable exchange of information and diminished protection for personal privacy. Argues that the government has ignored critical referral bodies. Read the speech
  23. Referendum on constitutional proposal: SD, M, and L debate

    Prövning av yrkande om folkomröstning om det vilande grundlagsförslag som antogs av riksdagen genom beslut om betänkande 2025/26:KU2 den 1 oktober 2025 · 21 October 2025

    • Argues that the constitutional laws are the foundation of democracy and have stronger protection than other laws. Criticizes that a unanimous investigation led to the current situation and votes no to the motion. Read the speech
  24. Constitutional amendments for democracy and court independence

    Stärkt skydd för demokratin och domstolarnas oberoende · 1 October 2025

    • Argues that democracy is threatened by polarization and disinformation and that stable institutions create prosperity. Wishes to support the proposal to strengthen the independence of the courts by establishing practice for broad agreements during constitutional amendments. Read the speech
  25. Parliamentary Ombudsman report and correctional services supervision

    Justitieombudsmännens ämbetsberättelse · 16 June 2025

    • Appreciates the JO as an important institution for monitoring civil and civil rights. Argues that it is inappropriate that complaints regarding the criminal justice system take up such a large part of JO's resources due to a lack of regular supervision. Read the speech
  26. Government compliance with climate goals and Consultation Act

    Granskningsbetänkande · 16 June 2025

    • Emphasizes that the Committee on the Constitution has a long tradition of reviewing the government's work regardless of political affiliation. Highlights that the committee has succeeded in reaching a consensus in this year's review report despite an intensive process. Read the speech
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  27. Shareholdings of ministers and state secretaries transparency

    Svar på interpellation 2024/25:684 om genomlysning av ministrars och statssekreterares aktieaffärer · 9 June 2025

    • Criticizes that the Minister does not answer the questions and points out several examples where ministers and state secretaries have acted in violation of regulations [1, 2-7]. Argues that a total screening of all shareholdings is required to counter conflict of interest and corruption. Read the speech
    • Argues that the government's review is insufficient and demands more powerful measures. Asks if the Minister considers the handbook's rules to be unclear and inquires whether the government is considering a system similar to the Norwegian one. Read the speech
    • Asks what the government intends to do and argues that there is a lack of transparency regarding what the review is to contain. Criticizes that the government has not acted forcefully or taken a clearer distance from the actions of colleagues. Read the speech
  28. Minority issues: indigenous rights and language center funding

    Minoritetsfrågor · 7 May 2025

    • Proposes approval of reservation 1. Argues that the state has obligations to protect minorities' language and culture and criticizes the government's cuts in the funding of national language centers. Read the speech
  29. Protection for elected officials and internal controls in regions

    Stärkt skydd för vissa förtroendevalda och en tydligare intern kontroll i kommuner och regioner · 7 May 2025

    • Proposes approval of reservation 3. Welcomes the intentions but questions the government's cost calculation and argues that the legislation should also cover volunteer politicians. Proposes that an agency should support the municipalities in the work. Read the speech
  30. Constitutional amendments and democracy protection debate

    Författningsfrågor · 7 May 2025

    • Wants a power inquiry to increase participation and proposes that public service be constitutionally protected with requirements for a qualified majority. Argues that rules against revolving doors must be tightened and proposes constitutional protection for common property. Read the speech
  31. Government economic policy, tax cuts and family priorities

    Statsministerns frågestund · 10 April 2025

    • Asks how long it is expected to take before Joakim Medin can come home and how Turkey has responded to the demands that have been set from the Swedish side. Read the speech
  32. Strengthening civil rights: abortion, courts and EU stance

    Fri- och rättigheter · 9 April 2025

    • Requests approval for reservation 10. Argues that civil and political rights must never be taken for granted and warns against the decline of democracy. Proposes stronger constitutional protection for academic freedom and that all people should have the right to freely define their gender identity. Criticizes the government for not allocating sufficient resources to strengthen Jewish life. Read the speech
  33. Freedom of press and expression: media security and data privacy

    Tryck- och yttrandefrihet, massmediefrågor · 26 March 2025

    • Wishes to approve reservation 12. Criticizes the current media support for having led to media death and a lack of diversity. Argues that a modern media support system must safeguard diversity and demands a larger investment in the budget. Proposes a parliamentary inquiry into the future of media support as well as targeted support for student media. Warns against threats and hate against journalists which threatens democracy. Read the speech
  34. Voting age and electoral system changes: M, SD, V, MP

    Valfrågor · 26 February 2025

    • Proposes approval of reservation 3 and suggests that the voting age be lowered to 16 years in municipal elections on a trial basis. Argues that a lowered voting age promotes democratic work in schools and gives young people more influence. Read the speech
  35. Rule of law 2024 report: democracy, crime and EU sanctions

    2024 års rapport om rättsstatsprincipen · 26 February 2025

    • Argues that the principles of the rule of law and fundamental rights are fundamental to the vitality of democracy. Criticizes parts of the EU's supranationality and lack of transparency, but moves for approval of the committee's proposal. Read the speech
  36. Riksdag working methods, security, and public health debate

    Riksdagens arbetsformer · 11 February 2025

    • Moves to approve reservation 3. Proposes a reduction in fees so that members do not live in a different economic reality than the one they represent. Emphasizes the need for balance between security and publicity. Read the speech
  37. Public holidays: Sami national day and flag law proposals

    Allmänna helgdagar m.m. · 22 January 2025

    • Argues that the Sami National Day should become a general flag day to make the Sami visible and include them in the community. Moves for approval of reservation 1. Read the speech
  38. Publicity, secrecy, and privacy in crime fighting debate

    Offentlighet, sekretess och integritet · 22 January 2025

    • Wish to support reservation 4. Argues that the principle of public access is a guarantee for the rule of law and democracy, while extensive data collection and lack of control over personal data pose risks to individuals' civil liberties and rights. Read the speech
  39. Subsidiarity principle application between Riksdag and EU

    Uppföljning av riksdagens tillämpning av subsidiaritetsprincipen · 22 January 2025

    • Argues that Sweden distinguishes itself by examining all proposals for EU legislation. Found that there are overriding reasons to maintain the current order and emphasizes the importance of cooperation between national parliaments. Read the speech
  40. Minister performance and Government Offices cost increases

    Granskning av statsrådens tjänsteutövning och regeringsärendenas handläggning · 22 January 2025

    • Emphasizes the importance of regulations being issued in good time and notes that processing times in certain nature reserve cases are too long. Argues that long processing times create uncertainty and affect trust in the democratic system. Read the speech
  41. Budget allocations for Royal Court, Election Authority and S agencies

    Rikets styrelse · 4 December 2024

    • Rejects the government's substantial cuts in language initiatives and support for national minorities. Proposes instead to strengthen the Sami Parliament, Jewish life, and media support by lowering the salary for members of Parliament. Read the speech
  42. Sámi Parliament election rules: S, M, V, and MP motions

    Tydligare regler för val till Sametinget · 10 June 2024

    • Request approval of the committee's proposal for clearer rules for the election to the Sametinget. Expresses concern that the government has not consulted the Sametinget to a sufficient extent, which risks damaging the body's legitimacy. Read the speech
  43. Transparency and documentation review in government work

    Granskningsbetänkande · 10 June 2024

    • Argues that the Committee on the Constitution has successfully preserved the tradition of reaching a consensus in the review of the government's work despite a polarized environment. Emphasizes the importance of the committee's role to review the government's work regardless of political affiliation. Read the speech
    • Argues that the government lacked transparency regarding the national norm and criticizes the lack of documentation during the relocation of the Director General of the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority. Also points out that information regarding shorter board assignments was provided too late and that the preparation of the electricity support was too short. Read the speech
    • Notes that the Minister for Social Affairs has provided misleading information and that this creates uncertainty regarding coordination within the Government Offices. Argues that the ministers' SMS messages should be handled as public documents and that the Foreign Minister's social media account is unclear regarding private or official use. Read the speech
  44. Hate speech law: clearer provisions and Holocaust denial

    En tydligare bestämmelse om hets mot folkgrupp · 22 May 2024

    • Argues that the clarification of the legislation on hate speech does not entail a limitation of freedom of speech. Moves for approval of the committee's proposal in order to facilitate the application of the law and strengthen the protection against racism. Read the speech
  45. Riksdag working methods, digitalization, language and costs

    Riksdagens arbetsformer · 17 April 2024

    • Wants to support the reservation to limit the number of vice-presidents to avoid cost increases. Also argues that fees should be lowered, the regulations for overnight accommodations should be tightened and that the Riksdag must adapt to digitalization and AI. Read the speech
  46. Public administration: corruption, responsibility and SD's proposal

    Offentlig förvaltning · 7 March 2024

    • Move to approve reservation 4. Argues that the state must take a holistic approach against structural racism and anti-Gypsyism through concrete measures in public activities. Read the speech
  47. Minister performance and government handling oversight review

    Granskning av statsrådens tjänsteutövning och regeringsärendenas handläggning · 17 January 2024

    • Notes that a large proportion of the answers to interpellations are still delayed and urges the Government Offices to use resources to answer in a timely manner. Emphasizes the importance of complete documentation for the EU Committee, recommends at least one ownership dialogue per state-owned company and wants to safeguard the referral system by giving the Council on Legislation and other bodies sufficient time. Read the speech
  48. Riksdag appropriations: SD, S, and V propose budget changes

    Rikets styrelse · 6 December 2023

    • Criticizes the government's general savings in the state administration and instead wants to reduce the fees for members of parliament, the appropriations for the Court and Palace administrations, and the Government Offices. Wants to increase the appropriation to the Sami Parliament and allocate significantly more money to media support to strengthen local journalism and media diversity. Read the speech
  49. Media support: SD, V and M debate local news funding

    Ett hållbart mediestöd för hela landet · 15 November 2023

    • Wishes to support reservation 7. Argues that the government's proposal risks impoverishing media diversity by prioritizing local journalism at the expense of diversity. Criticizes the proposed democracy condition as arbitrary and demands a right of appeal. Proposes that an investigation be conducted into zero VAT for the press. Read the speech
    • Argues that local journalism should be prioritized in prioritizations. Asks how diversity media should receive support if local journalism is always prioritized. Read the speech
    • Argues that there is great concern among both national and local media regarding the new media support. Points out that local newspapers risk significant cuts and uncertainty regarding future funding. Read the speech
  50. King's 50th anniversary flag day proposal and food prices

    En tillfällig allmän flaggdag för att högtidlighålla 50-årsdagen av konungens trontillträde · 21 June 2023

    • Criticizes the government's prioritization of a temporary flag day given high food prices, mortgage costs, and cuts. Argues that there is no need to introduce the flag day and moves for approval of the reservation. Read the speech
  51. Riksdag communication handling: S and V criticize government

    Behandlingen av riksdagens skrivelser · 12 June 2023

    • Argues that it is remarkable that certain announcements have not been finalized for over eleven years. Emphasizes that the government should handle the Riksdag's communications promptly and that eleven years is not an acceptable amount of time. Read the speech
  52. EU issues and arms exports to Ukraine: Government review report

    Granskningsbetänkande · 12 June 2023

    • Argues that the committee has succeeded in reaching a consensus in the review and safeguarding its role by focusing on constitutional issues. Suggests that political statements should primarily be scrutinized in public discourse rather than in the committee. Read the speech
    • Argues that the government has an extra responsibility to provide the EU Committee with a complete basis due to its information advantage. Wants to improve the communication and dialogue between the government and the EU Committee to create a better consultation process. Read the speech
    • Argues that the government should have initiated the preparation of the electricity support issue earlier to ensure quality in the legislative work and give referral bodies sufficient time. Points out that in situations with potential conflict of interest, one can always consider abstaining from participating in decisions to create a safety distance. Read the speech
  53. Outsourcing IT operations and confidentiality rules for agencies

    Sekretessgenombrott vid utlämnande för teknisk bearbetning eller teknisk lagring av uppgifter · 31 May 2023

    • Welcomes the government's aim to strengthen protection in outsourcing, but argues that there are major security challenges and risks with outsourcing sensitive tasks. Criticizes that the proposal does not address deficiencies in the agencies' information security and moves for approval of the reservation. Read the speech
  54. Social policy, energy, immigration and children's rights

    Frågestund · 25 May 2023

    • Asks the Minister for Culture what measures are intended to be taken to preserve and develop the endangered Sami languages in light of the situation report and the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Languages. Read the speech
    • Argues that the lack of competence in Sami and other minority languages causes the educational chain to break and the languages are not revitalized. Asks if the government is considering introducing a scholarship scheme for studies in Sami languages, similar to in neighboring countries. Read the speech
  55. Terrorist content online: Vänsterpartiet criticizes EU TCO

    Effektivare åtgärder mot spridning av terrorisminnehåll online · 24 May 2023

    • Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that the regulation and the government's proposal are problematic due to risks to freedom of expression and a democratic deficit, but abstains from rejection because the regulation already applies as Swedish law. Read the speech
  56. Minority rights: Sami land rights, ILO 169 and mother tongue

    Minoritetsfrågor · 10 May 2023

    • Motion to approve reservation 16 to investigate the implementation, supervision, and follow-up of the minority policy. Argues that the possibilities to use minority languages in contact with authorities, education, and healthcare must be expanded. Read the speech
  57. Civil rights: abortion, gender identity and religious issues

    Fri- och rättigheter m.m. · 10 May 2023

    • Proposes approval of reservation 8. Argues that freedoms must never be taken for granted as democracy is under threat. Wants to strengthen the right to abortion through legislation or the constitution as well as introduce a third legal gender as an option for the individual. Read the speech
  58. Swedish electoral system: SD's ID reform and V's 16-year-old vote

    Valfrågor · 10 May 2023

    • Wish to support the reservation on voting issues. Argues that the voting age should be lowered to 16 years in municipal elections to increase youth influence and promote democratic work in schools. Criticizes that the government dismissed the Democracy Inquiry. Read the speech
  59. Constitutional matters: lobbying, monarchy and minority rights

    Författningsfrågor · 26 April 2023

    • Proposes approval of reservation 38. Argues that the royal family is unreasonable and wants to investigate a stronger constitutional protection for national minorities and the indigenous people, the Sami. Criticizes privatizations of common property and wants municipalities to own their properties. Proposes an investigation on constitutional protection for jointly owned property. Read the speech
  60. Public administration: M, V, and SD debate staffing and rights

    Offentlig förvaltning · 26 April 2023

    • Criticizes that Sweden is governed like a company, which has led to increased stress and long processing times. Argues that state presence and service offices are crucial for reducing regional differences. Notes that expanded official responsibility risks creating a culture of uncertainty and that more resources and increased staffing levels are needed instead. Read the speech
    • Criticizes that state activities are governed according to "new public management" and that citizens are regarded as customers. Argues that the state is withdrawing from the countryside and that citizens have a right to good service regardless of place of residence. Read the speech
    • Argues that the state cannot be managed like a company. Wants state service offices to be able to fulfill their function and criticizes the efficiency requirements and cuts that have characterized public activities. Read the speech
  61. Crime fighting vs privacy: anonymizing data and penalties

    Offentlighet, sekretess och integritet · 29 March 2023

    • Argues that the principle of public access is a guarantee for the rule of law and democracy. Values the work of the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection and emphasizes the need to monitor problematic and extensive data collection online. Read the speech
  62. Riksdag working methods, fees, A-points and remote work

    Riksdagens arbetsformer m.m. · 29 March 2023

    • Argues that the members of parliament's fees are good and have risen sharply while the population struggles with the economy. Wants to limit the fee to a price base amount and abolish extra compensations for various assignments. Read the speech
  63. Rule of law principle 2022 report and EU fundamental rights

    2022 års rapport om rättsstatsprincipen · 29 March 2023

    • Argues that the report is a defense of the EU treaty's fundamental values. Welcomes country-specific recommendations for Sweden but considers these to be relatively mild. Read the speech
  64. Skatteverket data analysis tools for population register

    Bättre möjligheter för Skatteverket att göra dataanalyser och urval i folkbokföringsverksamheten · 29 March 2023

    • Move to reject the government's proposal because it lacks clear rules for which sensitive personal data shall be processed. Criticizes the proposal for lacking proportionality and risking significant infringements of personal privacy. Read the speech
  65. Parliamentary Ombudsman report: oversight and processing times

    Justitieombudsmännens ämbetsberättelse · 25 January 2023

    • Appreciates the Parliamentary Ombudsman as an important institution for monitoring civil and legal rights and increasing legal certainty. Argues that it is high time to organize regular supervision systems, especially within the correctional services, so that JO's resources can be used for extraordinary supervision. Read the speech
  66. Minister performance and handling of government matters review

    Granskning av statsrådens tjänsteutövning och regeringsärendenas handläggning · 25 January 2023

    • Underlines the importance of coordination and a holistic view in the management of the county administrative boards. Notes that it is up to the government to decide which form of investigation shall be used to create a basis for decisions. Read the speech
  67. Confidentiality in Försäkringskassan electricity support cases

    Sekretess vid Försäkringskassans handläggning av ärenden om elstöd samt slopad kontrolluppgiftsskyldighet · 25 January 2023

    • Asks why the government does not take the Council for Legislation's criticism into account. Points out that the government previously voted against limiting the constitutional protection for mapping services and argues that one can regulate unserious electricity suppliers instead of introducing secrecy. Read the speech
    • Argues that it is strange that privacy is being highlighted now when it is important to protect how much money is paid out in support. Argues that the data is not privacy-sensitive and that the government has not conducted a serious referral process. Read the speech
    • Proposes approval of reservation 2. Criticizes the government's deficient preparatory procedure and the principled deviations from the principle of public access. Argues that the information is not sufficiently sensitive regarding integrity to require the strongest form of secrecy. Read the speech
    • Argues that the decision on the regulation could have been made earlier by the government. Agrees that it is an administrative burden, but emphasizes that the question is whether the information should be public or not. Read the speech
    • Criticizes the government parties' attitude towards the Council on Legislation's opinion. Argues that many electricity companies are municipal and that the information should therefore be public instead of classified for 20 years. Read the speech
    • Asks if the member stands behind the committee's position regarding the principle of public access. Argues that electricity consumption is not extremely sensitive regarding privacy and that vehicle registers rather reveal finances. Read the speech
    • Criticizes that the government has not justified the need for secrecy for the entire payment by referring to persons with protected identities. Argues that the protection can be achieved in other ways than through the current proposal. Read the speech
  68. State administration appropriations: SD, S, M, KD, L debate

    Rikets styrelse · 14 December 2022

    • Questions are asked as to where the money for memorial trips and the work against antisemitism is taken from and if other projects risk being affected. Points out that the government base previously motioned for reductions to the Government Offices and questions the need for extra appropriations. Read the speech
    • Proposes savings during the EU presidency. Criticizes that the government rents extra aircraft despite the need for savings and asks why the government does not streamline in the same way as in other areas. Read the speech
    • Criticizes the government's budget for broken promises, lack of priorities, and insufficient investments in welfare, climate, and infrastructure. Proposes instead to increase staffing levels, strengthen the Sametinget and Roma inclusion, and introduce a fair high-cost protection and support for households with low incomes. Read the speech
    • Argues that the welfare system needs less measuring and administration and more trust in the professional staff. Criticizes claims about the advantages of private companies and points out that they have worse working conditions and lower wages. Read the speech
    • Argues that every tax krona should go to operations instead of profits. Wants to improve working conditions for welfare staff through more colleagues and a better work environment. Criticizes the Moderates' system where everything is to be measured, which misses the human work. Read the speech
  69. Sweden's climate and environmental goals progress and policy

    Svar på interpellationerna 2022/23:30, 39, 45 och 48 om Sveriges klimat- och miljömål · 6 December 2022

    • Criticizes the government's total abdication from Sweden's climate goals. Argues that it is the largest party in the government base that wants to abandon the goals and asks if the minister is worried that this causes people to lose confidence. Read the speech
    • Criticizes the electricity price system for favoring large consumers and disadvantaging Norrland. Argues that the government has rejected necessary railway investments and maintains an outdated travel deduction. Asks if the minister believes that the reindeer husbandry should be given viable conditions. Read the speech
  70. Foreign espionage proposal impact on press freedom and security

    Utlandsspioneri (vilande grundlagsförslag m.m.) · 16 November 2022

    • Criticizes the proposal as being characterized by naivety and argues that it creates uncertainty for whistleblowers, journalists, and publishers. Argues that the proposal risks being covered by unauthorized position despite criticism from referral bodies. Read the speech
    • Criticizes the proposal for restricting freedom of the press and creating uncertainty. Argues that it leads to self-censorship and hinders whistleblowers and considers the government naive for not including more criticism. Read the speech
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    • Argues that the proposal creates a large gray area and great uncertainty. Points out that journalists and whistleblowers are not necessarily lawyers, which contributes to the uncertainty regarding what one can engage with. Read the speech
    • Criticizes that heavy criticism from the referral bodies has not been listened to. Argues that the proposal creates a gray area and uncertainty despite the introduction of a safety valve. Read the speech
    • Asks which journalism and which revelations the Sweden Democrats do not want to see. Criticizes that the party does not account for how they arrived at their position and questions the connection to a specific espionage case. Read the speech
    • Argues that the proposal restricts fundamental freedoms and rights, particularly the freedom of the press. Wants the Riksdag to safeguard these rights instead of harmonizing the legislation with countries where journalists are prosecuted for espionage crimes. Read the speech
    • Asks why the Moderaterna have not taken note of the remaining criticism regarding the safety valve. Notes that smaller parties use the tools available in the Instrument of Government to submit petitions. Read the speech
    • Criticizes that the proposal has not undergone a broad parliamentary investigation. Asks how deficiencies in the legislation have hindered international cooperation and if the member sees any problems or concerns with the intrusive legislative change. Read the speech
    • Criticizes the Center Party's position and argues that the proposal creates great uncertainty. Asks how practice should be developed when there is a risk of acquitting rather than convicting, despite the proposal's reasonable safety valve. Read the speech
    • Asks why one should exploit the media's practice and argues that the proposal is serious and problematic because secret coercive measures can cause journalists to risk revealing their sources. Read the speech
    • Urges the Liberalerna to consider voting for a declaration of peace. Argues that the changed security situation requires that one thinks things through and suggests that the proposal should be investigated in calm and composure. Read the speech
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  71. Freedom of press and expression: S, M, V and L proposals

    Ett ändamålsenligt skydd för tryck- och yttrandefriheten (vilande grundlagsförslag m.m.) · 16 November 2022

    • Argues that the proposal of the single investigation should have been adopted. Wants to introduce a limitation in the constitutional protection for certain search services in order to better protect people's privacy and the right to be forgotten. Read the speech
  72. Ban membership in terrorist organizations constitutional proposal

    Föreningsfrihet och terroristorganisationer (vilande grundlagsförslag) · 16 November 2022

    • Argues that there are no strong reasons to restrict the fundamental freedom of association since all acts of terrorism are already punishable. Criticizes the proposal as it risks affecting democratic organizations and suggests instead that the focus should be on criminal acts and preventive work. Read the speech

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