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Joanna Lewerentz (M)
What Joanna Lewerentz 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.
Teacher teaching and planning time regulation and admin burden
- Welcomes that the government is legislating on the teaching mandate to ensure time for planning and follow-up. Argues that reduced administration and clear frameworks are necessary to strengthen the teaching profession and improve students' conditions. Read the speech
Emergency food stockpiles in Sweden: state ownership vs production
- Argues that the best preparedness is found in profitable companies throughout the entire food chain. Wants to strengthen Swedish food production by improving conditions for entrepreneurs, reducing the regulatory burden and increasing competitiveness. Read the speech
Energy, school, justice, migration and environment policy
- Asks what the government is doing to ensure the availability of mineral fertilizer and other input materials, as the dependence on imported fertilizer and rising prices threaten farmers' margins and food prices. Read the speech
Fisheries policy: eel fishing, trawling and hydropower
- Argues that the predation pressure from seals and cormorants negatively affects fish stocks and small-scale fishers. Advocates for increased hunting of seals and cormorants to restore the ecosystem's balance and asks what the Social Democrats' position is on this. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats are in a difficult position as other parties can limit the hunting of seal and cormorant. Asks how the Social Democrats are to reconcile increased hunting pressure with the positions of the Green Party and the Left Party. Read the speech
- Argues that small-scale fishing must be protected as part of food security. Wants to stop large-scale trawling for the feed industry and investigate a new quota system to promote human consumption and the recovery of fish stocks. Read the speech
- Argues that increasing fishing for human consumption is the right way. Suggests that one improves the balance in the fishing fleet, develops the regional quota and utilizes the global market for Swedish-caught fish. Read the speech
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EU food policy: SD, S, C debate production and 80% self-sufficiency
- Argues that Swedish food production is a fundamental security function that requires reduced regulatory burden and faster permit processes to increase the degree of self-sufficiency. Wants the policy to create profitable conditions for entrepreneurship and investments in order to strengthen national food preparedness. Read the speech
- Argues that the debate should focus on facts instead of placing all the blame on individual actors. Points out that costs have increased in several stages and responds that the government is lowering the food VAT to strengthen households' purchasing power. Read the speech
- Argues that economies of scale are required for grocery stores to be able to function throughout the country. Responds that competition is a fundamental prerequisite that must not be micro-managed, as it could lead to reduced production and bread queues. Read the speech
- Agree that public procurement is a powerful tool. Want to facilitate for municipalities to procure in a way that favors Swedish-produced without violating the EU's internal market. Read the speech
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- Criticizes that the Social Democrats' proposal implies over-regulation and increased administration that risks pushing out smaller actors. Asks how more rules and higher costs for shops and producers are to lead to strengthened competition. Read the speech
- Asks how the proposal for increased administration should not counteract the goal of promoting small shops and create extra costs in the production chain. Argues that Swedish food prices do not stand out and that the government's measures lower household costs. Read the speech
Swedish forest policy: ownership rights and sustainability
- Argues that the Social Democrats risk implementing a policy with significantly reduced logging due to negotiations with the Green Party. Asks if the member can guarantee that a Social Democratic government will not push through such a policy. Read the speech
- Argues that the forest plays an important role for jobs in the countryside. Asks what will be the bargaining chip if the Socialdemokrater compromise with the Miljöpartiet to prevent reduced logging. Read the speech
Forest policy: SD, MP and M debate economy, climate and biodiversity
- Argues that the forest industry is crucial for jobs in rural areas. Criticizes the Green Party's proposal on reduced logging as it cannot be reconciled with maintained jobs and asks how the party intends to achieve this. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Green Party's proposal on reduced logging as it risks leading to the loss of over 20,000 jobs in rural areas. Asks if the party is prepared to sacrifice these jobs even though active management provides climate benefits. Read the speech
- Argues that forestry is crucial for the economy, the climate, and the countryside and criticizes that increased appeals threaten the forest owners' rights and the value chain. Wants to strengthen ownership rights, improve the right to compensation in the case of species protection and sell state-owned productive forest to private forest owners. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has high ambitions and has presented a forest investigation that the industry and forest owners consider to be good. Claims that what has been presented so far is better than what the Social Democrats managed to negotiate. Read the speech
- Means that the government's work to address the forest owners' concern is taken seriously. Explains that two inquiries are on the table and that work is ongoing to achieve good results. Read the speech
- Argues that the Moderaterna trust the forest owners, unlike the Miljöpartiet. Criticizes that the Miljöpartiet trusts hobbyists who disturb on forest owners' land and emphasizes the importance of trust in the forest owners' management of nature and production values. Read the speech
- Argues that current restrictions on property rights risk reducing biodiversity by having forest owners clear-cut. Proposes that forest owners be guaranteed the right to manage their forest or the right to compensation to increase diversity. Read the speech
SVT terrestrial network 1.5 billion SEK and CBAM impact
- Argues that CBAM risks hitting Swedish crop farmers hard through increased costs for imported fertilizer. Asks how the government intends to ensure that Swedish crop growers are not wiped out by these increased costs. Read the speech
Crime policy, social reforms and economy: prison rental
- Argues that forestry is an important basic industry that contributes significant climate benefits. Asks how the government intends to work to ensure that Swedish forestry is not hindered by the EU's climate goals. Read the speech
School, culture, environment and economy question period
- Argues that property rights are a cornerstone of forestry and that state interventions risk the balance between forestry policy goals. Asks how the government will balance species protection with a living forestry. Read the speech
Fisheries policy: Baltic Sea stocks and quota distribution
- Argues that overfishing in the Baltic Sea is an acute systemic failure where scientific recommendations are negotiated away. Wants to invest in coastal small-scale fishing and sustainable aquaculture to strengthen food security and local supply capacity. Read the speech
- Points out that the government has succeeded in securing the lowest quotas ever. Acknowledges that the quota allocation system (ITQ) has reached the goal of profitability but at the expense of other things and argues that the system needs to be reviewed. Read the speech
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- Argues that herring and sprat are fundamental to the ecosystem and require political leadership. Criticizes the Social Democrats for hypocrisy and double standards when they question agreements and avoid responsibility when it becomes politically difficult. Read the speech
- Argues that the current quota system is broken and that political games rather than facts govern the decisions. Criticizes the Social Democrats for having contributed to overfishing and now dodging their responsibility by playing the opposition. Read the speech
Government economic policy, tax cuts and family priorities
- Criticizes that the Social Democrats are undermining women's healthcare, cutting back on public transport and reducing the number of security guards. Asks how the government views the economic policy in Stockholm where they hit households' wallets hard with increased taxes. Read the speech
Bottom trawling ban in marine protected areas: SD, V, C views
- Argues that the ban on bottom trawling is necessary to protect marine natural values and biodiversity. Moves for approval and emphasizes that exceptions for fishing activities should be based on scientific grounds and proven experience to balance environmental protection with the needs of the industry. Read the speech
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- Argues that the trawling limit has arisen through committee initiatives and motions. Expresses joy over the common consensus regarding fishing and what needs to be done. Read the speech
Food prices, child allowance, inflation and teacher authority
- Asks how the updated food strategy will contribute to increased food production in Sweden and which measures are prioritized to strengthen the competitiveness of agriculture. Read the speech
- Asks how the strategy can contribute to sustainable fishing and how more Swedish-caught fish can end up on Swedish plates. Read the speech
Food policy: milk support, price commission and Swedish food
- Argues that the food price increases are due to global crises such as the pandemic, war, and weather conditions. Responds that the government's focus has been to combat inflation and that the Competition Authority has received funds to review industries with low competition. Read the speech
- Argues that increased food prices are due to several factors such as weather, fuel prices and energy costs. Argues that a food price commission cannot influence these external factors or the weak value of the krona. Read the speech
Sweden food preparedness: M supports strategy and fishing
- Argues that Sweden must strengthen food security by increasing production and reducing import dependency. Wants to facilitate agriculture through reduced bureaucracy, increase fishing for human consumption and review recommendations for fish from the Baltic Sea. Read the speech
Social policy, environment, labor market and school issues
- Argues that e-commerce platforms outside the EU gain competitive advantages by not following EU rules. Asks if the Minister for Climate and Environment sees measures that should be taken to prevent the import of harmful chemicals to Europe. Read the speech
Baltic Sea protection bill: fish stocks, eutrophication, KD
- Argues that the bill is an important holistic approach to protecting the Baltic Sea's ecosystem and promoting a sustainable marine environment. Wishes to vote in favor of the proposals as they address eutrophication, biodiversity, and fish stocks through concrete measures. Read the speech
- Explains that the bill is a policy proposal where some issues are for decision and others are government mandates. Argues that several issues are already underway, for example a ban on bottom trawling in marine protected areas. Read the speech
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- Argues that the government's intention is clear to develop permanent regulations for pelagic trawling and to further protect marine protected areas. Hopes for proposals in the matter and argues that indications as well as the list of bills show that proposals are underway. Read the speech
- Argues that the marine environment bill has a long-term approach to protecting the Baltic Sea and countering eutrophication. Promises to work to ensure that everything presented in the bill is implemented as it is incredibly important. Read the speech
- Confirms that there is a systemic error in the fisheries policy that requires a collective effort. Argues that both the government and the Riksdag need to cooperate with neighboring countries to influence and reach a sustainable solution. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Social Democrats have not acted despite having held power and had access to investigations since 2020. Argues that the government is now presenting a comprehensive bill after having had ample time. Read the speech
- Argues that the previous Social Democratic government did not act sufficiently to protect the Baltic Sea when they had the chance. Claims that the government is now using available means to protect marine areas and that several measures have been pushed forward by the opposition. Read the speech
Herring and sprat stocks: quotas and 15,000 tons saved
- Argues that the government entered the negotiations with the toughest line to keep the quotas low. Asks how the Minister views the possibility of influencing other countries to adopt a more cautious fisheries policy. Read the speech
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Environmental review streamlining for green transition and business
- Argues that long and complicated permit processes hinder the climate transition and reduce the willingness to invest. Wants modification permits to be the main rule in order to cut processing times and promote Swedish business. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the combination of change permits and mandatory reassessment risks scaring away investments. Asks how this proposal is expected to have a better effect than solely using change permits. Read the speech
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- Argues that simplification of the permit processes is necessary to promote investments and the green transition. Argues that mandatory reassessment is unnecessary for operations that are already covered by EU legislation. Read the speech
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EU-OACPS partnership agreement for trade and climate goals
- Argues that the Samoa Agreement promotes sustainable trade, economic growth, and prosperity by reducing trade barriers and strengthening the private sector. Wants Sweden and the EU to set a global standard for responsible trade and green growth. Read the speech
- Asks how poverty should be fought when the Green Party's environmental policy makes Sweden poorer. Argues that Sweden and the EU can lead the way for green growth that eradicates poverty and makes world trade greener. Read the speech
- Asks how prosperity in the world can increase if economies are not allowed to grow. Argues that the Green Party seems to want to abandon the world's poor countries in order to save the climate. Read the speech
School knowledge results, safety and teacher working conditions
- Criticizes that the idea of inclusion has gone too far and that students with special needs are not receiving the education they need. Wants to reform the curriculum, introduce early diagnostic tests, strengthen resource schools, and create a national action plan against school absenteeism. Read the speech
- Argues that unwanted behavior must have direct consequences and proposes emergency schools where students receive instruction and support while also receiving consequences. Also argues that order and clear requirements benefit students with NPF. Read the speech
- Argues that students should be moved to ensure a safe school environment. Wants a pure teaching profession where teachers focus on teaching and planning instead of unnecessary administration. Read the speech
- Argues that the municipal sector has a combined surplus of 100 billion over the last three years. Wants municipalities to prioritize the school as their most important core mission in the current economic situation. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is already investing money in schools and that additional funds are being presented for children with NPF. Agrees on the importance of gathering facts on absence to get students back to school. Read the speech
Upper secondary school vocational education and compulsory study
- Argues that upper secondary school is crucial for personal development and counteracts social exclusion. Emphasizes the need for safety and order, as well as that vocational educations should be dimensioned according to the labor market's needs. Wants to strengthen opportunities for both gifted students and those who need support. Read the speech
School quality, work principle and marketization debate
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.