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Jimmy Ståhl (SD)
What Jimmy Ståhl 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.
Swedish tonnage taxation: SD opposes intra-group bareboat
- Asks why the Social Democrats have introduced the motion. Criticizes that intra-group bareboat chartering opens up for tax planning and risks Swedish shipping, labor, and preparedness. Read the speech
- Argues that the introduction of intra-group bareboat risks that Swedish vessels will be moved outside the national border. Criticizes the proposal as it could lead to tax funds being moved and Swedish preparedness being weakened. Read the speech
Swedish tonnage taxation rules: SD and S support expansion
- Welcomes the bill as it strengthens competitiveness, creates jobs and increases national preparedness. Criticizes the Social Democrats' motion as it risks opening up for tax planning and weakening competitiveness. Read the speech
VAT fraud measures: S wants mafia legislation for harsher penalties
- Argues that VAT fraud undermines the state finances and trust in the tax system. Supports the government's accurate proposals which strengthen control without burdening serious companies and moves for approval of the tax committee's proposals. Read the speech
Maritime issues: SD, S, V debate taxes, ports and fuels
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal and rejection of the motions. Argues that the government and the Sverigedemokraterna have improved shipping through changed fees. Proposes moving the sea rescue to the defense, introducing distance piloting and making traffic between Swedish ports fee-free. Wants to investigate foreign ownership of port operations. Read the speech
- Argues that foreign ownership of ports is an important issue to investigate. Criticizes the need for a port strategy as the ports are currently well-off and the government is already investing in infrastructure. Read the speech
- Proposes that sailors should be able to train in blocks or remotely to increase competitiveness. Wants to abolish fairway fees for traffic between Swedish ports and carry out a pilot project to get traffic started on the inland waterways. Read the speech
- Asks if the Social Democrats have thoughts on how to fill the ships with Swedish seafarers and if they want the policy to interfere in agreements between trade unions and employers. Also asks how the Social Democrats want to solve the financing for Sjöfartsverket. Read the speech
- Argues that it is unfortunate that the Swedish Maritime Administration is a business enterprise. Wants 100 percent Swedish employees on Swedish-flagged vessels and argues that Swedish shipping is very safe. Read the speech
VAT reforms: SD wants 21% uniform rate and low food VAT
- Wishes to approve the proposal in the report and reject the motions. Argues that a comprehensible tax system strengthens legitimacy and reduces the administrative burden. Advocates for an overall reform to lower the general VAT rate to 21 percent. Read the speech
Temporary food VAT reduction: S, V and MP debate proposals
- Highlights the government's and SD's initiatives for families with children, infrastructure, and reduced taxes on work, pensions, and fuel. Argues that the red-green government's decommissioning of nuclear power plants has caused high electricity prices and that the VAT reduction is necessary. Read the speech
- Argues that the high costs are due to previous policies and that the Social Democrats have raised taxes for families with children. Suggests that families with children should instead receive more money in their pockets to meet the high costs. Read the speech
- Proposes approval of the bill to lower the VAT on food. Argues that the measure is important in a recession and gives households a breather after previous economic difficulties. Read the speech
Maritime shipping competitiveness, infrastructure and climate
- Criticizes that the Social Democrats did not seize the opportunity to introduce Swedish special rules for inland shipping during their period in government. Argues that special rules could have removed costly pilotage requirements since Swedish waterways do not cross other countries'. Read the speech
- Criticizes that ocean-going vessels cannot navigate the river and argues that the tonnage tax has not been well received by the seafaring people. Asks if the Social Democrats have considered converting the Swedish Maritime Administration into a grant-funded agency. Read the speech
- Welcomes that more ships are flagging in Sweden thanks to the government's work to remove the stamp duty and change the tonnage tax. Argues that rules and costs hinder the development of inland waterways and archipelago traffic. Proposes the establishment of a maritime council to strengthen shipping through cooperation between different departments. Read the speech
Abolish stamp duty on ship mortgage registration to aid shipping
- Asks what specific changes the Social Democrats want to make in the tonnage tax system. Means that the stamp duty is a first step to create healthy competition. Read the speech
- Argues that the tonnage tax created competitive disadvantages because shipping had to bear the cost of the introduction. Criticizes the stamp duty as a major barrier for Swedish vessels and emphasizes the importance of implementing changes. Read the speech
- Welcomes the government's proposal to abolish the stamp duty in order to lower the threshold for Swedish shipping companies. Argues that the government is doing a lot for shipping and moves for approval of the committee's proposal. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is doing a lot for shipping. Explains that the investigation into the tonnage tax is ongoing and is expected to be very good. Criticizes that the government was previously silent about opportunities for inland shipping. Read the speech
- Asks rhetorically which flag the member Marcus Andersson would have answered on if he could have answered, as the speaker is certain that the ferry traffic to Gotland will have a Swedish flag. Read the speech
VAT changes: M wants travel VAT return, SD proposes 21%
- Argues that the tax system should be harmonized to increase understanding and reduce the administrative burden. Proposes that the general VAT can be lowered to 21 percent if exemption levels are removed through a comprehensive review. Read the speech
County governor appointment: KD, S, and SD debate background
- Congratulates the newly elected governor and assures that the Hbtqi-certification will remain. Argues that she has great competence through her long experience of parliamentary work, municipal assignments, and as a self-employed person. Read the speech
- Denies that the appointment is based on falsehoods and argues that Carina Ståhl Herrstedt never said the alleged words. Criticizes the allegations of racism as incorrect and emphasizes that she is a hard-working woman who will unite the county. Read the speech
Taxi price information and age limit for driver licenses
Infrastructure maintenance and Trafikverket organization debate
- Proposes approval of the reservation on cross-border infrastructure. Argues that the government should invest in maintenance and upgrading of existing infrastructure to reverse the decay. Criticizes Trafikverket's current organization and wants the agency to be split into Banverket and Vägverket. Proposes that shipping should be promoted by removing regulations and wants to build a railway between Oslo and Stockholm. Read the speech
- Wants to give Trafikverket the opportunity to organize its operations and act with a committee initiative if changes are not made. Argues that the balance between state-owned companies and the market is good, but demands better, faster and more innovative procurements to get more bang for the buck. Read the speech
- Argues that the railway has received enormous traffic but that maintenance has become deficient. Wants to rebuild what is broken, trim for increased efficiency and recover the maintenance to catch up. Read the speech
- Want to give Trafikverket the opportunity to change by allowing the agency to carry out systemic changes. Argues that one should give the agency a chance before acting with full force in the chamber if it does not deliver. Read the speech
- Argues that the party is working responsibly and is awaiting ongoing procurements of the night trains. Wants to give Trafikverket the opportunity to deliver but argues that measures must be taken if they do not succeed. Read the speech
Government responsibility, infrastructure, crime and economy
- Argues that reliable transport systems are crucial for the economy and the well-being of citizens. Asks how the minister intends to act to prevent future disruptions in train traffic after extensive outages during the winter. Read the speech
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Public transport financing, climate goals and fossil-free 2030
- Request approval for reservation 17. Proposes that the state, in cooperation with public transport authorities, introduces a national booking system. Also wants to improve the special transport service (färdtjänsten) through legislative changes to increase accessibility and the right to short breaks. Read the speech
Public transport development, safety, and national ticketing
- Points out that border closures during the pandemic had major consequences for people from Denmark. Argues that one must now have good dialogues with neighboring countries to find innovative solutions. Asks what innovative public transport Centerpartiet contributed during the previous government. Read the speech
- Raises the issue of a national ticketing system to simplify travel throughout Sweden. Also proposes commuter parking lots as hubs for different types of transport and argues that the reduction obligation has driven up transport costs. Read the speech
Drone strategy for Europe: green transition and security
- Argues that the drone sector is a future industry with great potential for social benefit, jobs, and sustainable solutions. Emphasizes that new regulations are required to integrate drones into the airspace and facilitate, among other things, emergency services and logistics. Read the speech
Aviation future: Bromma hub, sustainable fuels and housing
- Asks why Swedavia does not sell Bromma Airport to a private company despite it being considered unprofitable. Argues that the airport is a lifeline and suggests that it be used as a hub for electric aviation. Read the speech
- Argues that a private entrepreneur will not buy the airport if it involves a loss-making deal. Criticizes that no housing is being built at all and questions where the money for the high-speed railways is. Read the speech
- Argues that aviation is invaluable for crisis preparedness and total defense and wants regional airports to be designated as preparedness airports with financial support. Also proposes increased security through mandatory training for pilots who fly skydivers and stricter penalties for sabotage. Read the speech
- Want to preserve and continue Bromma as a domestic hub for fossil-free aviation. Criticizes the previous government's tax on aircraft seats which did not go towards transition and argues that aviation, trains, and trucks should be used in harmony. Read the speech
- Criticizes the plan to close Bromma as large investments have been made in the infrastructure. Argues that Bromma was needed for capacity during peak times as well as for ambulance helicopters. Asks where the money from the high-speed railway is. Read the speech
- Argues that aviation has enormous advantages compared to trains on distances such as Malmö-Stockholm. Points out that it is difficult to expand infrastructure quickly and that aviation is necessary for medical transports and firefighting aircraft. Read the speech
- Argues that the railway is tax-financed and costs a lot in relation to its revenues. Asks how 700 billion shall be paid back and argues that aviation was needed as well as that one should invest in more infrastructure. Read the speech
- Argues that aviation's emissions are small in relation to total traffic. Criticizes that Miljöpartiet wants to make it so difficult for aviation that the airports cannot afford to exist. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the investigation only proposes nationalization of profitable airports. Argues that aviation is important for redundancy in times of war, ambulance flights and that aviation offers flexibility compared to the train. Wants to expand all infrastructure. Read the speech
Maritime issues: shipping growth, green strategy and fees
- Argues that coastal and inland shipping can relieve pressure on roads and railways if costs are lowered by removing fairway charges for ships between Swedish ports. Also wants to expand road and railway infrastructure to the ports and advocates for more Swedish-flagged ships. Read the speech
- Argues that safety representatives should be appointed by colleagues at the workplace instead of by trade unions. Confirms that the Tidö Agreement does not contain agreements on shipping and describes the ongoing dialogue with the government as constructive. Read the speech
- Argues that safety representatives should be appointed by the working group itself. Emphasizes the importance of safety representatives having a personal interest and weight for the role, especially in smaller workplaces where interest may be low. Read the speech
- Argues that lower diesel prices are necessary to keep food prices and housing costs down. Suggests that fairway charges for ships between Swedish ports should be abolished as they constitute a major obstacle for shipping. Read the speech
- Wants to remove fairway fees for transports between Swedish ports to lower food prices. Argues that high transport costs affect consumers negatively and that reduced reduction obligation is a good way to counteract inflation. Read the speech
- Criticizes that Stockholm is not recognized as a major maritime city. Argues that Sweden has a competitive disadvantage because it takes the lead on environmental issues instead of letting IMO handle them. Asks if the conditions in ETS will be worsened. Read the speech
- Agrees with the need for investments in railway infrastructure to give ports the opportunity to grow. Asks how Miljöpartiet reasons regarding the island exemption in Fit for 55 and the risk of increased costs in northern Europe. Read the speech
Green transition and housing supply: KD, S, and SD proposals
- Notes that property prices in Norrland have risen sharply. Argues that industrial investments require municipalities to create space for new properties and asks whether the government has analyzed the need for infrastructure such as schools and healthcare in the case of large establishments. Read the speech
- Proposes to rent cruise ships as a temporary solution to create housing in growth regions. Argues that this is a solution for acute situations because it takes time to build properties. Read the speech
Public transport fees: S, SD and KD debate state subsidies
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- Argues that the Social Democrats over eight years dismantled the welfare state and made everything more expensive by dismantling nuclear power and increasing the reduction obligation. Claims that the current government is working to lower inflation and remove the reduction obligation. Read the speech
Norrbotniabanan planning for green transition and capacity
- Argues that the railway should be built to secure the industry and suggests that the Inlandsbanan be strengthened to create redundancy. Asks whether the government has had a dialogue about strengthening the Inlandsbanan as well as whether the high-speed railway has affected the construction time. Read the speech
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Transport sector climate goals: electrification, rail and cars
- Welcomes that the government prioritizes road maintenance and improves existing railways by stopping the high-speed railway. Argues that roads are necessary for trucks, public transport, and bicycles and asks about plans for specific train investments. Read the speech
- Sees the government's work as an efficiency effort. Argues that the railway should be improved and maintained so that the whole of Sweden benefits from it and asks if there is a timetable for railway yard constructions in southern Skåne. Read the speech
Crime, infrastructure, economy, housing and climate debate
- Questions were asked about the historically large investments in infrastructure are and argues that the infrastructure will be worse in 2033 despite the Social Democrats having been in power for eight years. Read the speech
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- Criticizes that the high-speed railway is seen as a solution since the 2044 goal is not realistic. Argues that tax money must be protected and that the focus instead should be on the fact that trains can transport people and goods. Read the speech
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- Want to strengthen shipping by investing in Swedish-flagged vessels and promoting green transition. Proposes a battery of measures to improve infrastructure, financing, and education within shipping at a low cost to taxpayers. Read the speech
- Argues that investments in freight traffic should be prioritized in Jönköping. Criticizes high-speed railways as expensive and outdated and suggests instead that the right type of railway should be built. Read the speech
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Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.