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Johan Büser (S)
What Johan Büser 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.
Sweden's role and support for OSCE and Ukraine
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that Sweden must continue the political, economic and military support to Ukraine as well as continue to support Georgian civil society and the rights of LGBTQI persons. Read the speech
Sweden's foreign policy, China, Morocco, and 1% aid goal
- Criticizes the government's inconsistency between words and actions regarding international law and reduced aid. Argues that the support for Morocco's autonomy plan undermines the principle of self-determination and demands that the Western Saharawis should be allowed to decide their own future. Read the speech
- Confirms the strong support for Ukraine's sovereignty. Criticizes the government's decision to reduce aid and wants to return to 1 percent. Regrets that the government joins Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara. Read the speech
- Regrets that the government is significantly reducing aid and criticizes that Sweden is withdrawing by closing embassies and staying away from international meetings. Argues that the government is backing away from international law by accepting the occupying powers' proposals in Western Sahara. Read the speech
Syrian regime attacks on Kurds and Sweden's role in region
- Argues that stability in Syria must be built on respect for diversity and protection for minorities. Asks the Foreign Minister how the government ensures that support to Damascus is conditioned on democratic reforms and international monitoring. Read the speech
Sweden's position on Western Sahara and Morocco's autonomy plan
- Criticizes the government's support for Morocco's autonomy plan as it does not align with the principle of self-determination. Asks the Foreign Minister how the government justifies this position while simultaneously claiming to stand up for the Western Saharawis' right to self-determination. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's support for Morocco's autonomy plan as it conflicts with international law and the principle of self-determination. Argues that the Western Saharan people must be allowed to decide their own future, including independence, and that their natural resources must not be exploited under occupation. Read the speech
- Argues that international law must apply everywhere and that Sweden must stand firm on the principle of self-determination. Criticizes the government's support for Morocco's autonomy plan as it limits the Western Saharawis' right to choose their own future. Read the speech
Israel-Palestine conflict: Sweden's position and EU agreement
- Argues that Sweden must stand up for international law by using political and economic tools. Criticizes the government's decision not to push for a pause in the EU's association agreement with Israel and demands that the agreement be suspended. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is not pushing to use the human rights clause in the trade and association agreement with Israel despite the ICJ's advisory opinion. Asks if the government can justify that the contractual relations continue while Sweden has an obligation not to assist in an illegal situation. Read the speech
- Argues that current policy does not put sufficient pressure on Israel. Suggests that the association and trade agreements should be paused to protect the two-state solution and stop settlements in the E1 area. Read the speech
- Asks how the Christian Democrats' and the government's speeches on international law align with marketing products from occupied territory. Criticizes the party for previous actions and statements regarding Israel. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Christian Democrats' credibility regarding settlements on the West Bank and the party leader's statements. Argues that Sweden must react to the difficult situation of Christian Palestinians and hopes that the Christian Democrats will stand up for international law in the future. Read the speech
Sweden's responsibility in West Bank settlement policy
- Argues that Israel's settlement policy violates international law and that Sweden has a legal obligation to take action. Criticizes the government for not using the human rights clause to pause the trade agreement with Israel. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for lacking concrete action and for not using human rights clauses or trade bans to put pressure on Israel. Asks how the government ensures that Sweden does not contribute to the illegal situation in the West Bank. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for not using sufficient tools to put pressure on Israel. Argues that the government should pause the trade agreement with Israel due to the human rights violations occurring in the West Bank. Read the speech
Sweden's role in OSCE and Moscow Mechanism for human rights
- Argues that the European security order is being challenged and that Sweden must lead rather than just participate in OSCE. Criticizes the government's international withdrawal and the Foreign Minister's lack of presence at important meetings. Read the speech
- Argues that a strong commitment to the UN is important. Emphasizes the importance of meeting across national borders to defend principles within OSCE. Advocates for the Moscow Mechanism to be usable in cases of violations of hbtqi persons' rights. Asks the Foreign Minister about concrete initiatives to strengthen OSCE and whether the government is prepared to push for the use of the Moscow Mechanism. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden must stand up for Ukraine's security and democracy. Wants Sweden to be a loud voice for human rights and proposes that the Moscow mechanism be activated to protect hbtqi persons. Read the speech
Sweden foreign policy: Ukraine aid, Nato, and DCA agreement
- Argues that Sweden's support for Ukraine must be strong and long-term. Criticizes the government's policy in Western Sahara, Georgia, and Gaza and advocates for resumed support for UNRWA as well as sanctions against responsible decision-makers. Read the speech
UNRWA funding redistribution and activities debate
- Criticizes the government for freezing the support to UNRWA, which leads to food, medicine, and healthcare being paused. Argues that the government prioritizes political prestige over the needs of Palestinian children and asks why the minister refuses to meet with UNRWA representatives. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is not acting to stop the humanitarian catastrophe and UNRWA's economic crisis. Argues that Sweden bears a great responsibility as the operations in Gaza and neighboring countries are threatened when support is withheld. Read the speech
OSCE security and Ukraine weapons support for LGBTQ+ rights
- Argues that Sweden must contribute with weapons and aid to Ukraine as well as strengthen the country's democratic foundations. Criticizes democratic retreat in Georgia, oppression of hbtqi people's rights in Hungary and authoritarian development in Turkey. Read the speech
- Highlights the significant decline in rights for LGBTQI persons in several OSCE countries, particularly in Hungary. Criticizes the ban on Budapest Pride as a violation of the freedom of assembly and freedom of expression. Asks how the ban should be handled and how rights can be defended within the OSCE. Read the speech
- Distances itself from the Hungarian legislation and wants to strengthen the rights of LGBTQI persons within the OSCE. Argues that Georgia is undergoing a deliberate dismantling of democracy and an authoritarian offensive against civil society. Read the speech
Sweden's actions on Gaza: UNRWA support and trade freeze
- Criticizes the government for deviating from humanitarian principles through political steering of aid and for freezing the support to UNRWA. Demands that the government resume the support to UNRWA, act for an immediate ceasefire and introduce sanctions against the occupation. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for deviating from aid principles by refusing to resume support to UNRWA despite no other organization being able to fill the vacuum. Asks the Foreign Minister if she trusts the EU's foreign policy chief's warning regarding disinformation concerning UNRWA. Read the speech
Sweden's role in hbtqi rights and Hungary's pride ban
- Criticizes the Hungarian legislation as an attack on human rights and freedom of expression. Asks whether Sweden will take concrete measures to support the organizers behind Budapest Pride and signal against the legislation. Read the speech
- Argues that Hungary's pride ban is part of an authoritarian strategy to silence minorities. Wants Sweden to push for the EU to use legal and economic mechanisms against member states that violate human rights. Criticizes the government's cooperation with the Sverigedemokraterna and asks the Foreign Minister how this affects the government's credibility. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Sweden Democrats are part of the government base and expresses concern for future risks to the rights of hbtqi persons. Argues that Sweden must act and defend rights every day to continue to be a leading country. Read the speech
Sweden's support for free and fair elections in Ukraine
- Argues that Sweden must support Ukraine both militarily and democratically. Urges the Foreign Minister to take initiative via OSCE and EU to ensure that a future election becomes free and fair. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden should prepare for an active role in an upcoming Ukrainian election by building capacity and engaging in dialogue with international organizations. Wants Sweden to contribute with support to the election authority, independent media, and civil society to ensure legitimacy and counter disinformation. Read the speech
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Syria democracy and minority protection: 5-year election goal
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- Welcomes the government's desire to review sanctions and advocates for smart sanctions to ensure effective support. Argues that aid must strengthen social functions and promote an inclusive democratic development where all minorities have a place. Read the speech
- Argues that sanctions must be designed so that aid reaches people on the brink of starvation. Wants Sweden to continue to be an important voice and donor, as well as that civil society is strengthened to increase people's opportunity for organizing. Read the speech
Sweden's commitments to UN and ICJ regarding Israel
- Argues that Sweden should take independent measures beyond the EU's policy to counter Israel's occupation. Wants to expand sanctions against Israeli decision-makers, ban trade with settlement products and brand violent settlers as terrorists. Read the speech
- Argues that the government lacks the political will to go beyond the EU's minimum standard and that dialogue with Israel is not working. Criticizes that Sweden imports goods from occupied territory and freezes the support to UNRWA. Asks if the government will demand an independent investigation of killed aid workers. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Foreign Minister did not answer questions about independent investigations of war crimes. Wants Sweden to push for the EU to pause Israel's association agreement, stop the sale of settlement goods and introduce more sanctions. Read the speech
Israel and Palestine: Two-state solution, UNRWA and trade
- Argues that UNRWA is fully operational and provides emergency aid as well as community services. Criticizes the government's claim that money is stuck in bank accounts and considers that Sweden is the only EU country that does not provide support. Read the speech
- Argues that the Swedish government's position differs from other EU countries. Criticizes the government for not condemning Israel harshly enough for the violations of the ceasefire and asks who bears responsibility for the casualties that have occurred. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's decision to withdraw support for UNRWA and the Ecumenical Companion Program. Wants Sweden to resume support for UNRWA, pause the association agreement with Israel, ban the sale of settlement products, and offer medical aid to Palestinian civilians. Read the speech
- Argues that the association agreement must be terminated as long as Israel does not respect international law. Also proposes a trade boycott of goods from occupied territories. Asks Member Berntsson if he considers it acceptable to consume and market wine from settlers. Read the speech
- Argues that members should follow international law and criticizes the consumption of goods from occupied territory. Wants to introduce a trade boycott and stop the association agreement with Israel due to violations of international law. Criticizes the government's actions and the member's behavior as tasteless and inappropriate. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the speaker advocates for increased arms exports to Israel and argues that it is Israel that broke the ceasefire. Points out that several countries have stopped their arms exports and questions the speaker's attitude towards international law. Read the speech
- Condemns Hamas' methods and demands that the hostages be released immediately. Criticizes the lack of criticism towards Israel's warfare and occupation and asks how the Sverigedemokraterna are working towards a two-state solution. Read the speech
Defense, aid, social services and security policy debate
- Criticizes the government's decision to withdraw support for the companion program for Palestinian children. Asks if the Minister is prepared to reconsider the policy and take initiatives to restart the program. Read the speech
Sweden's humanitarian aid for Palestinians and UNRWA phase out
- Criticizes the government's decision to withdraw support for the companion program and UNRWA. Argues that this leads to increased violence and catastrophic humanitarian consequences for Palestinians. Believes that Sweden should act more forcefully against Israel's violations of international law. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's policy and the abolition of the companion program. Argues that the government is spreading misleading information about UNRWA, which is an irreplaceable organization for infrastructure and the refugee issue. Believes that the aid policy is dictated by the Tidö Agreement and the Sverigedemokraterna. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's decision to phase out support to UNRWA and the accompaniment program constitutes a political course change that reduces Sweden's commitment to human rights. Criticizes that the government is withdrawing vital support while the situation in Gaza and the West Bank is worsening. Read the speech
Sweden and EU actions on Georgia's authoritarian development
- Argues that the democratic development in Georgia is deeply concerning due to the concentration of power and Russian interests. Asks for further measures to pressure the government as well as how the redistribution of support to civil society is ensured. Read the speech
- Argues that the Georgian government is deliberately distancing itself from the EU and our shared values. Proposes broader sanctions against government representatives as well as increased political support and security for civil society. Asks about plans to meet the president. Read the speech
- Argues that the Georgian government chooses to distance itself from the EU and common values. Wants Sweden and the EU to put pressure on the government and provide long-term support to civil society and free media. Read the speech
OSCE role in conflicts: Moscow Mechanism, Ukraine, and Belarus
- Argues that Sweden should continue strong support for Ukraine in the OSCE and demands that both Israel and Palestine should join the Mediterranean Forum. Proposes that the Moscow Mechanism should be invoked in the event of threats against LGBTQI persons in Georgia. Read the speech
Human rights, democracy and ecocide in the Rome Statute
- Is pushing, together with other parties, for ecocide to be included in the Rome Statute in order to be able to prosecute states that commit gross crimes. Argues that international law must be developed and asks why the opposing party is not pushing the government to create this legislation. Read the speech
- Urges the government to take the steps that several parties are pushing for to include ecocide in the Rome Statute. Hopes for continued dialogue and that the government joins forces in the issue of states being able to be held accountable for environmental destruction. Read the speech
- Argues that human rights and democracy are interdependent and emphasizes the need for freedom of the press. Criticizes Russia's acts of war and suggests that ecocide be included in the Rome Statute. Wants political prisoners released and calls for approval of reservations regarding these as well as ecocide. Read the speech
- Urges the government to follow the recommendation to include ecocide in the Rome Statute in order to be able to prosecute countries that commit gross environmental crimes. Argues that Sweden should be proactive in strengthening international law and urges the government base to support the proposal. Read the speech
- Expects the government to read up on Margot Wallström's report and work according to its recommendations. Wants the proposal to start the work already now to be approved so that there is no delay. Read the speech
- Confirms that the party has a congress decision on the genocide but explains that a party decision does not always mean that the government implements it. Argues that the issue should continue to be driven and highlighted. Read the speech
- Argues that the social democrat-led government stood up for human rights and strong aid. Asks if the Sweden Democrats can be trusted regarding support for Ukraine and rights for minorities. Promises to increase aid and stand up for democracy and human rights. Read the speech
- Asks how the member views the issue of ecocide and urges the Sweden Democrats to support the work to have ecocide classified as an international environmental crime. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Sweden Democrats for historically not being defenders of human rights for minorities. Asks if the speaker is worried that far-right parties in Europe threaten and undermine human rights. Read the speech
Construction crisis, healthcare, economy and national security
- Expresses concern over the brutality against protesters and legislation that threatens the activities of non-governmental organizations in Georgia. Asks the Minister for Foreign Affairs what measures are being taken to secure the activities and what sanctions are possible if the laws are adopted. Read the speech
UNRWA aid, Israel's self-defense and two-state solution
- Criticizes the constant questioning of Swedish aid and questions the cost-effectiveness of the audit of UNRWA. Argues that it is wrong to collectively punish a population and asks if the Swedish development aid should be resumed as soon as possible. Read the speech
- Asks how member Olsson views the trips to Israel and requests transparency regarding the funding. Criticizes that the trips have been one-sided and suggests that representatives for both Israel and Palestine should be met. Read the speech
- Asks how the member views the fact that Jimmie Åkesson met Amichai Chikli and whether the party shares the same views as or is prepared to distance itself from Chikli's statements. Read the speech
- Argues that the Sweden Democrats have a one-sided view of the conflict and that their actions risk increasing polarization. Notes that the government has changed its position regarding the ceasefire and support for UNRWA and urges the committee chair to comment on this. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Christian Democrats' trips to Israel and their lack of criticism towards the settlement movement. Asks how the member views a colleague's visit as well as the party's attitude towards the Israeli right. Read the speech
- Welcomes Member Aydin's statement that settlements are an obstacle to peace. Urges more parties to participate in meetings with Palestine's ambassador to gain a broader perspective on the conflict. Asks if the member will limit future travels arranged by questionable organizations. Read the speech
- Demands an immediate ceasefire, that the hostages be released and that Swedish development aid to Palestine be reinstated. Argues that UNRWA is the only organization with the capacity to provide Gaza with supplies and wants Iran to be blacklisted. Read the speech
Foreign policy: Ukraine, Gaza, aid reform and China-Taiwan
- Criticizes that the government and the Sweden Democrats are significantly reducing support for UNRWA. Asks for examples of documented links between UNRWA and Hamas. Read the speech
- Argues that UNRWA is the body that can deliver emergency aid to those in distress in Gaza. Criticizes that the government is withdrawing support from those most in need and asks who will do the work then. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden's support for Ukraine must continue to be strong and sustained. Criticizes the government for not raising its voice against the suffering in Gaza and demands that support for UNRWA be immediately resumed. Read the speech
Situation in Gaza and West Bank: ceasefire and self-defense
- Asks the Minister for Foreign Affairs what the government has actually done to conduct the diplomatic negotiations that the Minister for Foreign Affairs previously mentioned. Wants an account of whether criticism has been voiced directly to Israel for the aggressive warfare. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden must speak out regarding Israel's aggressive warfare that affects civilians. Urges the Foreign Minister to raise their voice for international law and a two-state solution through concrete actions rather than just words. Read the speech
Sweden's view on Israel-Gaza conflict and government actions
- Argues that the situation in Gaza is appalling from a humanitarian perspective. Appreciates the Foreign Minister's clear line regarding a two-state solution and asks whether Sweden will take concrete actions to achieve a sustainable peace. Read the speech
- Argues that the government should act actively to demand a humanitarian ceasefire and stand up for international law. Wants the Foreign Minister to conduct an active foreign policy and show what Sweden wants beyond written products. Read the speech
Housing, infrastructure, defense and foreign policy debate
- Argues that Israel has the right to defend itself under international law. Criticizes that the government did not vote for a humanitarian ceasefire in the UN and demands that the government immediately demand such a ceasefire in accordance with the UN's requirements. Read the speech
OSCE 2022: Russia's war in Ukraine and security order
- Argues that OSCE plays an important role in promoting security, democracy and human rights. Wishes to approve the report and emphasizes the importance of clearly marking against Russia's war in Ukraine. Read the speech
School quality, work principle and marketization debate
- Asks the Minister for Foreign Affairs what the government's position is regarding the lawsuit against Hungary concerning legislation that stigmatizes hbtqi persons. Also asks whether the government will clearly support the lawsuit in both words and actions. Read the speech
Palestine and Israel: Two-state solution and apartheid claims
- Argues that the situation in Israel is critical due to threats against the rule of law and democracy. Criticizes the Foreign Minister for not taking a clearer stand against Netanyahu's legislative proposals and for not proposing initiatives within the EU. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Foreign Minister for not criticizing Israel's changes to the legal system and for not taking concrete measures against the settlements. Argues that Sweden should take leadership in the EU to demand that Israel follows international law. Read the speech
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Sweden foreign policy, Ukraine aid and Russia sanctions debate
- Criticizes that the right-wing government is cutting aid to Palestine. Argues that MP Malm is spreading false information about corruption and wants to hear his comments on the fact that the cuts affect Palestinian civil society. Read the speech
- Criticizes that aid is being withdrawn from civil society, which affects vulnerable refugees, women, and children. Asks how the opposing party views Israel's settlement policy and how it should cease. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's reduction of aid, the abolition of the feminist foreign policy, and the cautious stance towards Israeli settlements. Argues that Sweden must be an active role model for human rights and international law. Read the speech
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- Admire the member's commitment to the principles of the rule of law within the OSCE. Want Sweden to continue to push for these issues and stand united moving forward. Read the speech
Foreign policy, healthcare, Natoprocess crisis and EU sanctions
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