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Joar Forssell (L)
What Joar Forssell 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.
Stricter conditions for independent schools and profit bans
- Proposes approval of the bill to ensure trained teachers and staffed school libraries. Argues that school is a tool for freedom and that unserious school owners should be able to be hit with profit bans and fines. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is carrying out the largest renovation of the free school sector ever by requiring long-term actors. Wants to address quality deficiencies such as untrained teachers and unmanned libraries through profit bans and sharp fines. Read the speech
- Argues that the proposals are important steps for the students' freedom and the school. Explains that negotiations require compromises to achieve results and emphasizes that unserious actors should be punished with fines. Read the speech
Ten-grade system and national final exams to counter inflation
- Proposes approval of a ten-grade grading system to counteract grade inflation and "joy grades". Argues that the system should better reflect students' knowledge through calibration with final exams and reduce the exclusion of students with low grades. Read the speech
- Confirms that there have been problems with digital tests and argues that one must have confidence in the authorities. Underlines that the goal is not to increase the administrative burden on teachers as all grading systems involve some form of administrative burden. Read the speech
- Argues that grade inflation and lack of equivalence require final exams so that merit values better reflect the students' knowledge. Argues that Sweden has the ability to conduct digital final exams and that manual paper exams can be used if needed. Read the speech
- Argues that school will always involve stress. Argues that grade inflation and "joy grades" create stress and that a system with final exams can create a more equitable school where merit values better reflect knowledge. Argues that this leads to less stress. Read the speech
- Argues that today's system creates stress due to a lack of legal certainty and grade inflation. Claims that the new system reduces stress structurally by giving students more opportunities to demonstrate their knowledge. Read the speech
Teacher teaching and planning time regulation and admin burden
- Argues that the current administrative burden and increased teaching hours are unsustainable. Moves for approval of the proposal for national regulation through legislation because SKR has failed to create reasonable working conditions through agreements. Read the speech
School support: L wants nationalization, S more equity funds
- Criticizes that today's system for extra adaptations is too blunt and that the support often comes too late or is incorrect. Wants to abolish extra adaptations in favor of direct support teaching, standardized tests, and support outside the classroom. Read the speech
- Argues that an ideological shift is occurring where support teaching does not need to be provided in the classroom. Wants resources to be allocated but criticizes that the municipalities do not always allocate enough money to the school. Read the speech
- Argues that the school should be nationalized so that the state can have full control over the resources. Criticizes municipalities for not prioritizing the school's core mission and demands that the state continues to provide more money. Read the speech
- Argues that an ideological shift is occurring from extra adaptations in the classroom to support teaching. Wants the school to be nationalized for better governance and asks if Vänsterpartiet agrees that the municipalities' funding is a problem. Read the speech
- Argues that lower taxes increase economic activity and tax revenues. Criticizes municipalities for cutting resources and wants to nationalize the school system to reduce class sizes and limit profits. Read the speech
New curricula: subject knowledge, student influence and sex education
- Request approval for the committee's proposal. Argues that the new curricula should establish a knowledge school where subject knowledge and basic skills are prioritized, the teacher is an authority, and the teaching is based on cognitive research. Read the speech
- Rejects the claim that sex education is being removed and argues that it is being moved to relevant subjects. Explains that the government strengthens the education by placing it where it is needed rather than in all subjects. Read the speech
- Argues that the government strengthens the protection against honor-based oppression and ensures Swedish democratic values. Clarifies that sex education remains in relevant subjects and questions whether the Social Democrats consider that it should be included in all subjects. Read the speech
- Argues that the change strengthens sex education by concentrating it on relevant topics. Wants teachers to be able to decide in the classroom and that the school should focus on basic subject knowledge and skills. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has strengthened the work against honor violence and sexual violence. Asks how the opposition concretely intends to integrate sex education into subjects such as mathematics and emphasizes that the sex education is being moved rather than removed. Read the speech
- Argues that politics is a craft that requires continuous changes over time. Wants to continue driving a knowledge school with a focus on subject knowledge, basic skills, and teachers' authority in the classroom. Read the speech
- Answers the question about cognitive science by explaining that the curricula were developed together with teachers and researchers. Argues that the focus must lie on subject knowledge and basic skills rather than "fluff". Read the speech
- Asks how sex education should be expressed in mathematics teaching. Argues that even climate, AI and sustainable development are truly important, but that these do not need to be overarching in all subjects. Read the speech
- Argues that sex education should be a major part of the school in relevant subjects and that student health should be strengthened by staff being present and talking with students. Also wants to include reading in the overarching parts as it is a knowledge that is needed in all subjects. Read the speech
- Asks why Vänsterpartiet does not stand behind any reservation regarding entrepreneurship. Means that it is positive that Vänsterpartiet wants to purify the curricula so that things end up where they belong. Read the speech
- Notes that the government has taken action against sexual violence. Asks why the member supports removing entrepreneurship from the overarching parts of the curricula. Read the speech
- Clarifies that the purpose of a previous exchange of remarks was to point out differences of opinion within the opposition. Asks whether the Centerpartiet will leave the issue of entrepreneurship at negotiations and whether they consider entrepreneurship to be more important than reading. Read the speech
- Asks whether the Center Party will put entrepreneurship on the shelf during negotiations with the Left Party. Also asks whether the party wants all of the EU's eight basic competencies, including reading, in the overall curricula. Read the speech
Education based on scientific grounds: National Audit Office
- Proposes approval of the proposal in the committee's report. Argues that the government is carrying out a cleanup mission to replace vagueness with scientific rigor and that the opposition's criticism lacks news value as the government is already working on these issues. Criticizes the Social Democrats for using windmill arguments instead of ensuring that the government addresses the problems. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats are unaware of the government's work. Claims that the government has already taken measures to counter vagueness and increase scientific rigor and wants even more coordination and a scientific basis. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is working calmly and systematically to reintroduce scientific rigor and clear out "flum". Criticizes the opposition's rhetoric and argues that it is arrogant to turn politics into a question of who can sound the most outraged. Read the speech
School safety and study environment: resources, order, mobile-free
- Argues that tools for expulsion are necessary when students disrupt teaching. Wants to provide even more money to the school and argues that municipalities have a great responsibility for cuts. Read the speech
- Argues that the adult world has failed to take responsibility and that students need boundaries. Wants to nationalize the school because the municipalities do not allocate enough resources to the school. Criticizes Vänsterpartiet for not challenging the municipalities. Read the speech
- Argues that the state should set up frameworks for how operations should function. Wants uniform rules of order for all schools and argues that student influence should not apply to all parts of the school's operations. Read the speech
- Argues that basic rules of order should apply to the entire school and not be negotiable. Criticizes the Green Party's defense of a "flimsy school" that has failed and argues that order is necessary for teaching. Read the speech
School safety: phone ban, discipline and expulsion rules
- Argues that the adult world has capitulated to rowdiness and brawls, which harms the students' study environment and social development. Wants the principal's responsibility to be clarified, that mobile phones be handed in, that school-wide rules of order be introduced with consequences, and that the possibilities for expulsion and emergency schools be strengthened. Read the speech
Vocational education: L, S, and M debate labor market links
- Proposes approval of the proposal in the report. Argues that the school should provide keys to working life through a close interaction between school and working life and that vocationally oriented subjects can be outsourced. Read the speech
Expanded register checks in schools: S, M, and SD proposals
- Proposes approval of the proposal in the committee's report. Argues that students have a right to safety and that extended register extracts, including the suspicion register, as well as shorter extraction periods, are necessary to ensure that unsuitable persons do not work in schools or adult education. Read the speech
School information sharing for crime prevention: mandatory vs optional
- Argues that the school should be a safe place for children and teachers. Wants to enable an effective exchange of information between schools to prevent crime and provide the right support to students. Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Read the speech
Public access for school providers and simplified rules
- Argues that it is fundamentally important that independent schools are covered by the principle of public access to ensure transparency. Proposes reasonable administrative reliefs for smaller schools to facilitate the management of the principle of public access. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's policy reduces the possibility of taking out profit through an extensive re-regulation of the school. Claims that it is reasonable to give smaller principals more time to handle the principle of public access due to their limited conditions. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's re-regulation reduces the possibility of extracting profit and increases quality. Clarifies that all schools must submit the same documents, but that smaller schools may be given more time due to administrative considerations. Read the speech
- Answers questions about relief rules by explaining that the limit for these rules is based on the school's administrative capacity. Argues that rules are required so that small schools can submit information at the required speed. Read the speech
- Argues that it is reasonable for less independent actors to receive administrative relief compared to municipalities. Denies that the proposal promotes market logic and emphasizes that the government's measures are part of a larger re-regulation of the school system. Read the speech
- Argues that the government continues the reforming of the school to restore the school as a temple of knowledge. Explains that the legislative process is an ongoing process where the legislation is investigated and adjusted to reach the goal that the principle of public access shall apply in the entire school. Read the speech
- Argues that one is now carrying out the largest reform of Swedish schools in decades by introducing the principle of public access for all independent schools. Clarifies that all independent schools are covered in the same way without exception. Read the speech
Abolish food requirements for serving licenses to cut costs
- Asks whether the Social Democrats believe that one should be able to drink beer in places that cannot serve food. Also asks why the party votes for the reform if they do not believe that this should be possible. Read the speech
- Argues that the Riksdag and authorities already have good systems for monitoring alcohol policy. Asks if the Social Democrats have other proposals for a freer and more liberal pub life in Sweden. Read the speech
- Argues that alcohol policy should treat adults as free individuals and recognize the social and cultural benefits of alcohol. Criticizes the food requirement as paternalistic and a bureaucratic hurdle for serious actors. Suggests more liberalizations, simpler serving permits and greater freedom regarding opening hours. Read the speech
Migration rules for researchers and students: 20h work limit
- Wants to provide constitutional protection for academic freedom. Argues that doctoral students should be granted a separate researcher status, a faster path to permanent residence permits and reduced bureaucracy. Simultaneously wants to close loopholes in the system to stop cheating. Read the speech
Upper secondary school governance and vocational education
- Criticizes that the school has too little structure, too few tools, and too low expectations due to previous reforms and the free school reform. Wants to introduce a profit ban, nationalize the ownership, introduce a maximum cap for class sizes, protect the professional title for teachers, and ban foreign ownership. Read the speech
Higher education funding: L, S, and SD debate research focus
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that the educational ideal and high quality are central, and emphasizes the importance of protecting free research from political steering and foreign threats. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Social Democrats for having prioritized quantity over quality and eroded the value of higher education over decades. Argues that the ideal of education is important and that the Liberals' position has always been to invest in popular education. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Social Democrats prioritize quantity over quality, which devalues the worth of a higher education. Argues that high taxes and the policy hinder social mobility and that the Social Democrats do not offer reality-based opportunities for social mobility. Read the speech
- Explains that the legislative process takes place through negotiations and investigations. Argues that academic freedom means freedom from political steering and pressure from colleagues, as well as access to various sources of funding. Read the speech
- Argues that political governance is the greatest threat to free research. Emphasizes the importance of quality over quantity and asks if Miljöpartiet will continue to pursue the issue of the universities' autonomy in a government position. Read the speech
Teacher certification and Kunskapsskolan resources report
- Wants to re-establish a rule-based knowledge school by strengthening the knowledge mission, improving the teachers' working environment and breaking long-term absence. Proposes to regulate teaching time and class size, tighten the requirements for teacher training, and fine schools that employ unqualified staff. Read the speech
- Argues that it takes time to change structural things in the school. Emphasizes the importance of teacher certification and high status for the profession, as well as that requirements for teacher education are being raised to increase the throughput of students. Read the speech
- Argues that higher throughput in teacher education requires more money per student. Suggests that increased application pressure and regulated teaching time are needed so that more people can complete the education and stay in the profession. Read the speech
- Argues that the teaching profession is important and that the license is necessary to ensure quality and the profession's status. Points out that many drop out of the teaching profession and that one must ensure that teachers want to stay. Read the speech
- Argues that there is no contradiction between short-term investments and structural reforms. Explains that the Liberals prioritize both parts by investing money in schools while simultaneously carrying out necessary reforms. Read the speech
- Argues that the teacher should decide over the teaching in the classroom. Wants to return to a rule-governed knowledge school that focuses on subject knowledge and genuine teaching instead of ideological ideas. Read the speech
- Argues that students should not be allowed to decide on the content or structure of the teaching. Wants to abolish all exceptions in the teacher qualification, fine schools that employ unqualified persons and protect the teachers' professional title. Read the speech
Preschool quality: smaller groups, staffing and language rules
- Argues that social mobility begins in preschool and that it is crucial for giving children equal life chances. Wants mandatory language preschool, language requirements for staff, more reasonable group sizes for children, and increased staffing density. Read the speech
- Argues that differences in quality and resources between municipalities create unequal life chances for children. Proposes more state regulation and a greater state responsibility to ensure that preschool provides equal opportunities for everyone. Read the speech
- Acknowledges a great responsibility for the school's current situation. Argues that tax increases are not the solution and instead advocates for resources to be used to improve the quality of preschool and achieve more reasonable child groups. Read the speech
- Welcomes the Center Party's opening for increased state responsibility. Argues that nationalization of the school could reduce the large differences between municipalities. Argues that the solution to the resource shortage is not increased taxes but to return to the period before municipalization. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Center Party does not advocate for state ownership. Argues that state grants are increasing and that the state support for quality work in preschool is strengthened. Wants a re-regulated school with clear rules for the operations to ensure equal life chances. Read the speech
- Want the preschool to be valued as a part of the school. Proposes mandatory language preschool for children who need the knowledge from the preschool and asks if the Social Democrats share this view. Read the speech
- Argues that preschool is a part of school and crucial for equal life chances. Wants mandatory language preschool and clear national requirements on the staff's language skills. Asks if the Social Democrats can get other parties on board with these requirements. Read the speech
School reforms: national class sizes, profit limits, knowledge
- Wants to create a rule-based state-run school that equalizes opportunities through national maximums for class sizes, stricter requirements for teacher training and a clearer focus on knowledge. Criticizes schools with a focus on social interaction and technology instead of knowledge and purposeful premises. Read the speech
- Argues that beautiful and purposeful school environments are important for instilling respect for education and knowledge. Explains that beautiful schools are not in opposition to good working conditions for teachers, but are important components in a rule-based knowledge school. Read the speech
- Argues that a purposeful school environment must instill the value of knowledge and education. Criticizes political decisions on efficiency and constructivism that have created environments that do not function. Wants schools with rules, order, and a focus on knowledge. Read the speech
- Argues that the growth of independent schools is positive. Wants to maintain a free school choice but remove the worst overprofits to instead ensure quality in school. Read the speech
- Argues that the Liberals are already re-regulating the school by introducing a new grading system and focusing on learning materials. Wants to re-establish the school and create a knowledge school, in contrast to the Social Democrats' policy. Read the speech
- Argues that students need a solid knowledge base in subject matter to be able to handle future tools and AI. Emphasizes that the focus must be on real knowledge so that students can use tools with support. Read the speech
- Argues that the school should be re-regulated to build on traditional teaching and books rather than screens. Wants the teacher to have the authority to decide on the teaching and the content in the classroom. Read the speech
Sweden foreign policy: Ukraine aid, Nato, and DCA agreement
- Argues that China is an unstable partner that commits crimes and finances Russia's war. Suggests that Sweden should reduce its dependence on China, strengthen cooperation with countries such as Taiwan and sell weapons to Taiwan. Read the speech
Social issues: profit in schools, veils and healthcare queues
- Asks what the government envisions doing to preserve academic freedom so that colleges and universities can conduct their activities independently. Read the speech
- Argues that it is a serious situation with increased pressure from foreign powers and authoritarian tendencies in the world. Asks which other countries in Europe are being studied to protect researchers and academic freedom. Read the speech
Sweden's trade policy and Mercosur agreement opposition
- Argues that China is an unstable country that uses the economy as a tool for warfare. Asks how the government will China-proof the Swedish and European economy. Read the speech
- Asks how the government and the EU intend to strengthen the relationship with those parts of the USA that are not Donald Trump. Also asks whether the government has pushed for Article 42 to include territories outside the EU and clarify that the EU is open to new members. Read the speech
Sweden NATO participation decision-making procedure debate
- Argues that Russia's aggressions and cooperation with other axis powers constitute a threat to the liberal democratic world order. Moves for approval of the committee's proposal to enable rapid processes and avoid protracted decisions when agility is required. Read the speech
Question Time: Eating disorders, Gaza genocide, and inflation
- Asks the Minister for Foreign Affairs how the government is acting to move forward the positions regarding secondary sanctions against countries that enable Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. Argues that it is an existential issue for Sweden that Ukraine wins the war. Read the speech
- Argues that one is complicit in what is happening in Ukraine if one enables Russia's war of aggression through components, dual-use products, or by supporting the Russian economy. Asks what the government will specifically do at the EU level to achieve several secondary sanctions. Read the speech
Strategic export control of war materiel and dual-use products
- Argues that arms exports protect democracy and proposes that the criteria be supplemented with a requirement that the recipient is a democracy. Wants to remove obstacles to cooperation between democracies, for example Taiwan, and proposes that Sweden should be proud of its arms industry. Read the speech
New law on international sanctions: reporting and Russian vetoes
- Argues that it is important to strengthen and make the system stricter to prevent circumvention of sanctions. Moves for approval of the committee's proposal to uphold international law and the rules-based world order. Read the speech
Sweden's international aid: efficiency, 1% goal, UNRWA
- Argues that aid plays an important role in upholding values and countering authoritarian influence. Wants the government's priorities and reform agenda to remain firm and motions for approval of the committee's proposal. Read the speech
International aid: SD, S, and V debate reform and cuts
- Wants to restore the one percent goal for aid. Argues that Sweden must prioritize democracy aid to fill the vacuum that arises after USAID's cuts and to counter authoritarian influences. Also wants to continue supporting Ukraine. Read the speech
Israel and Palestine: Two-state solution, UNRWA and trade
- Proposes approval of the proposals in the report. Argues that Hamas bears the greatest responsibility for the war and that a sustainable two-state solution requires that Hamas be eradicated. Advocates that the settlement policy ceases and that the humanitarian aid to Palestine is increased. Read the speech
Sweden's participation in Nato air defense operations in Poland
- Move for approval of the proposal. Argues that Sweden is in an interwar period and that it is crucial that Sweden gives full support so that Ukraine wins the war. Wants Sweden to participate as much as possible in Nato where the country has competence. Read the speech
Municipal issues: equalization system and welfare funding
- Advocates for general state subsidies to the municipalities combined with a reform pressure to counter tax waste and increase efficiency. Argues that welfare requires growth and that the equalization system must not hinder this by rewarding inefficiency. Read the speech
Commission work programme 2025: security, bureaucracy, growth
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that the work program promotes peace, growth, and freedom through regulatory simplifications and emphasizes the importance of reducing dependence on China to protect liberal democracy. Read the speech
Sweden's foreign policy: Ukraine aid, feminist policy and DCA
- Criticizes the Social Democrats' history regarding the rules-based world order. Asks what the Social Democrats in Sweden are doing to counter China's influence and pressure Social Democrats in other countries to act against the threat from China, Russia, and Iran. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Social Democrats for taking the threat from China too lightly and ignoring espionage activities. Argues that the lack of weapons and their use has constituted a threat to Ukraine's right to win the war. Read the speech
- Argues that Ukraine's strength is built on the community in Europe. Asks if the Sweden Democrats have actually changed position and no longer want to leave the EU, given their desire for a narrower and sharper EU. Read the speech
- Questions about whether the Sweden Democrats have permanently changed their rhetoric and whether the radical flank has lost influence. Notes that Aron Emilsson's positive EU rhetoric is unusual for the party. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Left Party for cooperating with extremist parties in the European Parliament that support Putin and undermine Ukraine. Asks if the Left Party should leave its current party group to avoid these collaborations. Read the speech
- Argues that there must be limits to cooperation when it comes to genocide and war crimes in Ukraine. Urges Vänsterpartiet to leave the party group in the European Parliament that voted against measures against Russia's shadow fleet. Read the speech
- Argues that Russia must lose the war and proposes that all Russian assets be seized to finance Ukraine. Wants to deepen relations with Taiwan and demands that Iran be classified as a terror regime with strangled trade. Read the speech
Council of Europe meeting: EU actions and Russian assets
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- Argues that investments in defense and the defense industry are sustainable and a fundamental prerequisite for democracy. Suggests using existing funds instead of new loans and asks if frozen Russian assets can be used to compensate private individuals. Read the speech
Sweden's 2025 NATO contribution and defense against Russia
- Moves for approval of the proposal. Argues that the threat from Russia is constant and that strength must be shown to achieve de-escalation. Emphasizes that the goal is to defend freedom through NATO's deterrence and collective defense. Read the speech
Total Defence 2025-2030: Nato, civil resilience and 2.4% GDP
- Argues that Sweden is in a second cold war against an axis of dictatorships. Wants Sweden to cooperate with Nato for nuclear deterrence and build peace through both the EU and superior firepower. Read the speech
- Argues that arms exports to Israel are not relevant. Regarding imports, the speaker believes that Sweden should maximize protection for Swedish soldiers and the country's security based on the need for capability. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden must follow international law and the laws of war. Simultaneously asserts that Sweden must have the ability to use autonomous systems in order to be able to defend itself against the enemy. Read the speech
- Argues that the Liberals and the Green Party agree on peace, democracy, and the climate threat. Asks if the Green Party is naive and how they intend to meet autonomous drone swarms from China or Russia with dialogue. Read the speech
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- Argues that diplomacy and the rules-based world order are important ways forward. Asks if Miljöpartiet believes that success can be achieved in preventing dictators from developing autonomous weapons through discussions. Read the speech
- Argues that dictators like China and Russia will not agree to a ban on autonomous weapons. Argues that Sweden must have the ability to use these weapons in order not to be at a disadvantage if war approaches. Asks whether Miljöpartiet still wants to ban the weapons systems entirely or if they want to regulate warfare. Read the speech
Sweden's foreign policy: Nordic focus, ICC support, China
- Argues that Russia's invasion of Ukraine is a threat to the democratic world and that China exerts political pressure through strategic investments. Moves for approval of the proposal in the report and suggests stricter legislation against strategic investments. Read the speech
Sweden national security strategy: business, weapons, climate
- Argues that Sweden faces a cold war against autocracies such as Russia, China, and Iran. Advocates for the government's strategy for a firm response and wants Ukraine to receive all resources to win. Read the speech
Sweden's international aid evaluation and reporting debate
- Argues that aid must be prioritized to be effective and reach the aid policy goals. Emphasizes that democracy, human rights and education are important priorities that also benefit Swedish interests. Read the speech
Israel's actions in Lebanon and compliance with international law
- Notes that the Riksdag is in agreement on following international law and that all parties are against Islamophobia. Argues that Israel has the right to defend itself against terrorist organizations and that Hamas and Hezbollah must be eliminated for a two-state solution. Asks how confidence in the UN should be restored. Read the speech
- Criticizes the comparison between Israel's and Russia's actions as both countries are defending themselves against attacks. Argues that both Vänsterpartiet and Liberalerna are Zionists because both parties advocate for a two-state solution. Read the speech
Sweden export control: Jas Gripen to Ukraine and Israel
- Argues that a strengthened weapons industry and increased arms exports are necessary to protect democracy and combat oppression. Proposes that a positive democracy criterion be introduced so that arms exports to democracies, for example Taiwan, are always approved. Read the speech
- Confirms that the Liberals want to export to all democracies. Encourages the Sweden Democrats to continue pushing the issue and hopes for firebrand support from more parties. Read the speech
- Argues that it is unserious to claim support for democracy without exporting weapons to Taiwan. Criticizes the Social Democrats' cowardice and hypocrisy regarding the relationship with China and suggests increased diplomacy and arms exports to Taiwan. Read the speech
- Asks if Miljöpartiet wants to allow arms exports to Taiwan. Argues that it would be contradictory to want to recognize Taiwan as a democracy while simultaneously denying the country the opportunity to defend itself against China. Read the speech
- Argues that it is de-escalating to provide democracies such as Taiwan with weapons to protect themselves against dictatorships. Criticizes that weapons were previously withheld from Ukraine with reference to militarization, which led to Russia's invasion. Read the speech
Sweden security policy: Nato membership and nuclear deterrence
- Wants to cancel the negotiations with Iran because the country cannot be trusted. Asks if the Social Democrats want to join this line or if they believe that Iran can be trusted in international agreements. Read the speech
- Wants to cancel the negotiations with Iran because the country violates international agreements. Argues that China, Russia and Iran cooperate against the democratic world order and asks if the Social Democrats should end their policy of concessions. Read the speech
- Asks if Vänsterpartiet can learn from the war in Ukraine and if nuclear deterrence would have prevented Russia's attack. Also asks if Vänsterpartiet still wants to leave Nato. Read the speech
- Asks whether Vänsterpartiet considers that the risk of a Russian invasion of Ukraine would have been equally high if the country had possessed nuclear weapons. Also asks whether Vänsterpartiet wants to leave Nato and if they will push for this. Argues that the risk of aggression from countries with nuclear weapons increases if neighboring countries lack nuclear weapons as a deterrent. Read the speech
- Argues that the dictatorships in Russia, China, and Iran constitute a collective that is waging a cold war against democracies. Wants Sweden to dump China, give Ukraine all the support they need to win the war and have permanent Nato bases in Sweden. Read the speech
- Want all political parties to be prohibited from engaging in trolling, disinformation, misinformation and astroturfing. Argues that the Liberals pushed through the powerful support for Ukraine that has now been presented by the government and the Sverigedemokraterna. Read the speech
- Wants legislation against astroturfing, disinformation, and influence campaigns from countries such as Iran and China. Argues that it should be illegal to engage in such activities both in Sweden and in Europe. Read the speech
Human rights, democracy and ecocide in the Rome Statute
- Argues that the liberal world order is threatened by China, Iran, and Russia. Wants a values-driven foreign policy that promotes the rights of hbtqi persons, equality, ecocide, and the release of political prisoners. Moves for approval of the proposal in the report. Read the speech
IRGC terrorist listing and regulatory framework review
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- Thanks the Minister for the announcement regarding the government's work. Argues that the regulatory framework needs to be modernized in order to be able to terror-list different groups, both international and domestic. Underlines the importance of standing on the side of the Iranian people. Read the speech
International aid: KD wants more civil society aid, S criticizes cuts
- Confirms that the government wants to increase civil society's share of aid and argues that trade is fundamental to lifting people out of poverty. Emphasizes the importance of free trade and market economy to promote democracy and human rights. Read the speech
- Argues that liberal research policy should not dictate the researchers' direction. Emphasizes that funds should go to high-quality research and that the investigation cannot show what the result would have been without the cuts. Read the speech
- Argues that there should be research funding for researchers who conduct high-quality research. Argues that resources are finite and that one must therefore be able to set criteria for who receives funding. Argues that it is good for evaluations to be of high quality and that one must dare to follow up evaluations with reforms. Read the speech
Sweden's support for Gaza and UNRWA aid debate
- Argues that Hamas does not care about Palestinian civilians and that the most decisive support is for Hamas to surrender. Demands unimpeded humanitarian access, increased aid, and that UNRWA be reformed or incorporated into other UN bodies. Read the speech
- Argues that one should support the international court. Criticizes the Left Party for anticipating the court's decision and asks if they consider this to constitute support for the court. Read the speech
- Argues that one should not anticipate the court's process but wait for the ruling. Asks whether Vänsterpartiet considers that Hamas's ideology has hundreds of years of roots or a shorter history. Read the speech
- Argues that humanitarian aid to Palestine must be guaranteed and increased. Emphasizes that Hamas must be eliminated, the war must end and the hostages released in order to create conditions for peace and economic development. Read the speech
Foreign policy: Ukraine, Gaza, aid reform and China-Taiwan
- Expresses joy that Russia, China and Iran are mentioned as threats to the liberal democratic world order. Asks in which areas Sweden can develop its cooperation with the democracy Taiwan. Read the speech
- Asks how the Foreign Minister views how Swedish humanitarian aid can reach civilians in the Gaza Strip. Notes that the WHO spokesperson meant that the UN can scale up the support even if the money does not go through UNRWA. Read the speech
- Questions whether Morgan Johansson wants to join the line that individuals in UNRWA who express support for or do not condemn Hamas's terrorism or antisemitism should not be allowed to continue working in the organization. Read the speech
- Argues that individuals who do not distance themselves from Hamas's terrorism or antisemitism must be removed from UNRWA. Asks if Social Democrats who express themselves in a similar manner to Jamal El-Haj will also have to leave the party. Read the speech
- Argues that Russia, China and Iran constitute the greatest threat to democracy and the liberal world order. Asks what the Sverigedemokraterna want to do to increase cooperation with Taiwan to protect its democracy. Read the speech
- Shares the points reported by Member Emilsson. Argues that ownership rights in space should be regulated to prevent conflicts and enable the use of valuable resources. Asks if Member Emilsson sees the same need for strengthened ownership rights. Read the speech
- Argues that a two-state solution and sustainable peace are impossible as long as the terrorist group Hamas remains in its current form. Asks whether the opposing party considers that Hamas's military capability must be neutralized to enable a long-term two-state solution. Read the speech
- Asks whether it is part of the two-state solution to include Hamas. Also asks whether it is considered a legitimate military target to neutralize Hamas's military capability after the attacks. Read the speech
- Argues that China, Russia and Iran constitute the greatest threat to people's freedom and the liberal world order. Proposes that Sweden should deepen relations with Taiwan, give Ukraine all necessary weapons and introduce unlimited sanctions against Russia. Argues that Israel's war against Hamas is legitimate and that Hamas must surrender. Read the speech
- Denies being interested only in information from one side. Argues that one does not want to listen to terrorists and that meetings with actors require an unreserved condemnation of Hamas's terrorism. Argues that Hamas must be eliminated to achieve a two-state solution. Read the speech
- Does not want to visit the Palestinian embassy because Palestine should not be recognized until a two-state solution is in place. Means that he can speak with representatives from organizations that unreservedly condemn Hamas and extremism. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden should not expand relations with dictatorships but instead develop relations with democratic countries. Wants Sweden to continue to develop trade with Ukraine. Read the speech
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- Argues that political divisions remain despite coalition cooperation. Suggests that Sweden should move forward its positions regarding Taiwan and wants to review the criteria for terror classification as today's rules are outdated. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is shifting its positions in several areas. Answers the question regarding the Ukraine fund by saying that they do not rule out such solutions and that support for Ukraine is very good. Read the speech
- Argues that all people should stay within legal and moral frameworks. Is against settlements on occupied land and criticizes settler violence. Argues that the borders must be discussed within the framework of a peace negotiation and two-state solution. Read the speech
- Opposes settlements that have been built on incorrect grounds and in ways that are not compatible with the law. Argues that discussions about such settlements will need to be taken in future peace talks. Read the speech
- Asks if Vänsterpartiet also condemns the killing of Israeli soldiers who were subjected to the terror attack on October 7. Read the speech
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Climate, foreign policy, economy and social issues debate
- Asks whether the government requires that the hostages be released unconditionally and that Hamas must be dissolved or surrender unconditionally. Argues that a sustainable peace is impossible as long as Hamas remains. Read the speech
- Argues that a two-state solution is not possible as long as Hamas remains. Asks if the Foreign Minister stands behind the demand that Hamas must be dissolved. Read the speech
Cyber security management: SD calls previous gov a failure
- Criticizes the previous Social Democratic government for not having done its homework and thus exposing Sweden to cyberattacks. Argues that the government is now implementing measures to strengthen cybersecurity through cooperation between the state and the business sector. Read the speech
Council of Europe meeting: membership, budget and sanctions
- Glad that membership negotiations are initiated with Ukraine. Argues that it is a failure that an agreement was not reached and suggests that the EU be reformed by abolishing the veto right to avoid the union being held hostage. Read the speech
- Argues that Russia, China and Iran cooperate to promote aggressions. Asks what the government and the EU are doing to put pressure on Hamas to enable a two-state solution. Read the speech
Sweden's international cooperation and foreign policy priorities
- Argues that democracies must cooperate more deeply to combat Russia, China, and Iran. Proposes that Sweden opens a representative office in Taipei, allows arms sales to Taiwan and Israel and introduces tougher measures against China and Iran. Read the speech
Commission work programme 2024: Ukraine, Russian assets
- Argues that the EU must step up support for Ukraine through weapons, sanctions, and the use of frozen Russian assets. Wants to move to qualified majority in foreign policy as well as increase cooperation on climate issues, free trade, and cross-border crime. Read the speech
Disinformation, economy, crime and integration debate
- Argues that antisemitism in Sweden has escalated significantly following the attack against Israel. Wants synagogues and Jewish schools to be classified as protected objects to enable armed guards and asks if the government is working to concretely strengthen security. Read the speech
Israel and Palestine: ICC contributions and two-state solution
- Condemns Hamas' terror and argues that the blame for the suffering in Gaza lies with them. Argues that Israel has a duty to defend itself and that a two-state solution is impossible as long as Hamas remains. Read the speech
- Questions whether the Social Democrats stand behind the requirement to allow arms sales to Israel. Argues that Israel has an obligation to defend itself and that arms sales are necessary to ensure a two-state solution. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden should sell weapons to Israel because it is the Middle East's only democracy. Criticizes the Social Democrats' position as it is difficult to defend Israel against Hamas without the possibility of selling weapons. Read the speech
- Proposes that certain particularly vulnerable Jewish objects should be designated as protected objects. Asks if the Sweden Democrats are open to investigating and proceeding with this proposal. Read the speech
- Proposes strengthening security around particularly vulnerable objects through security guards. Argues that the protection law should be used to prevent prepared attacks and that the military can be used in some cases. Read the speech
- Asks if Vänsterpartiet wants to withdraw funding to organizations in Sweden that cannot unconditionally condemn Hamas. Argues that organizations in Sweden cannot blame death threats from Hamas for not distancing themselves from the terror. Read the speech
- Asks whether organizations without activities in Palestine should be able to receive support if they do not distance themselves from Hamas. Also asks whether the speaker stands behind that Hamas is a terrorist organization that should be condemned. Read the speech
- Proposes that particularly vulnerable Jewish sites in Sweden should be designated as protected sites to enable armed guards. Also asks whether the Christian Democrats support Sweden opening up for arms sales to Israel to enable self-defense and a two-state solution. Read the speech
- Proposes that Sweden should prioritize arms sales to democracies. Argues that Israel is the Middle East's only democracy and that the country needs weapons to be able to defend itself and maintain an Israeli state. Read the speech
- Questions about Miljöpartiet and Jacob Risberg condemn a message from a representative of Fridays for Future. Argues that the organization has spread grossly antisemitic tropes. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Green Party's lack of condemnation regarding Fridays for Future's dissemination of antisemitic tropes. Asks if the Green Party can distance itself from the Palestine groups since they do not condemn Hamas's terrorism unreservedly. Read the speech
- Argues that every life lost is a tragedy. Criticizes Hamas for destroying infrastructure and using civilians as human shields. Wants Sweden to stand ready to provide humanitarian support to Israel. Read the speech
- Argues that peace is achieved if Hamas lays down its weapons and ceases its occupation of the Gaza Strip. Claims that it is necessary to prevent terrorists from crossing the border and murdering Israelis. Read the speech
- Argues that Hamas bears responsibility for civilian casualties as they use people as human shields and civil infrastructure for military purposes. Emphasizes that Israel has a legitimate right and duty to defend itself against Hamas. Read the speech
Security, Palestine aid, culture and mental health debate
- Thanks for the pause of development aid and the ongoing review. Asks what Sweden is doing to strengthen humanitarian aid and how one ensures that the funds do not reach Hamas or other terrorist organizations. Read the speech
- Argues that it is important that Hamas's occupation of Gaza ends. Asks how the government is working to cooperate with the USA to ensure that aid does not reach Hamas. Read the speech
Immigration, AI, and Sami organization meetings in Riksdag
- Asks what concrete measures the government is taking to strengthen relations with Israel and break with the previous government's unbalanced pro-Palestinian policy. Read the speech
- Asks what concrete measures are being taken to demonstrate a paradigm shift in foreign policy regarding Israel. Argues that it could involve arms sales, security cooperation, relocation of the embassy, or reduced aid to Palestine. Read the speech
EU activities 2022: sanctions, Cuba agreement and Belarus
- Argues that the Western world must act united and powerfully against authoritarian powers to avoid historical mistakes. Wants tougher sanctions against Russia, scrap the Cuba Agreement, terror-label the Wagner Group and IRGC as well as support Taiwan. Read the speech
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- Criticizes the Left Party's foreign policy as a weapons embargo against Israel makes a two-state solution impossible. Argues that Sweden should develop relations with Israel to promote democratic development and demands that Palestine be pressured to develop into a functioning democratic state. Read the speech
Sweden export controls for military and dual-use products
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- Argues that Israel is the Middle East's only democracy and a beacon of freedom. Claims that arms exports to Israel are necessary for the country to be able to defend itself and thus enable a two-state solution. Read the speech
- Argues that a strong weapons industry is necessary to defend democracy and freedom. Wants to strengthen the democracy principle to facilitate exports to democracies such as Taiwan and Israel and proposes stricter rules for exports to countries such as China. Read the speech
Nordic cooperation: infrastructure, climate and crisis policy
- Argues that the Nordic countries have a sense of unity that facilitates politics for the labor market and the business sector. Wants to strengthen Nordic cooperation to create resilience against climate change and promote innovation through reduced bureaucracy. Emphasizes that Russia and China pose major threats to security and democracy, especially in the Arctic. Read the speech
Prison and Probation Service funding and Ukrainian refugees
- Asks whether the government can guarantee that remaining aid is not used to support terrorism. Points out that Palestinian terrorists pose a threat to civilians and that Swedish aid funds have previously been used to underpin terrorism. Read the speech
- Argues that money can end up with persons who indirectly support terrorism, hate propaganda or Islamism. Wants the government to work harder to prevent this from happening in the future. Read the speech
Human rights: Magnitsky sanctions and 1.25% GDP aid proposal
- Argues that Sweden should pursue a value-based foreign policy that protects human rights. Wants Sweden to stand behind Taiwan and Israel, as well as demand tough measures against Iran and Russia. Read the speech
- Argues that the Liberals have been proactive in issues regarding Iran and human rights. Wants Sweden to act against organizations such as NMR and calls Russia a terror state. Read the speech
- Underlines that the Liberalerna stand behind the proposal and that unity in the committee is a strength. Criticizes the Socialdemokraterna for protesting against their own policy and promises to continue driving the line against terrorism with force. Read the speech
Russia's war on Ukraine, energy crisis and China sanctions
- Welcomes the government's increased ambitions for Ukraine and the use of frozen Russian assets for reconstruction. Argues that Russia must lose the war on all fronts and asks if the government will ward off pressure for peace talks. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.