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Johan Hultberg (M)
What Johan Hultberg 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.
Health and medical care: KD wants state takeover of regions
- Argues that healthcare should not be nationalized but instead strengthened through freedom of choice, diversity, and efficiency. Proposes that the state should take greater responsibility for national digital infrastructure, skills supply, and a narrower but sharper governance. Read the speech
- Thanks the member Jonsson for the constructive cooperation and the hard work. Expresses great appreciation for Jonsson's persistent and long-term work for better addiction care. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has addressed welfare crime through the establishment of the Utbetalningsmyndigheten to stop incorrect payments. Criticizes Vänsterpartiet for wanting to abolish private execution and suggests instead to tear down secrecy barriers and strengthen supervisory authorities. Read the speech
- Appreciate the constructive cooperation and the ideological debates with Member Rågsjö. Wish that the good spirit of cooperation in the Social Affairs Committee shall endure. Read the speech
- Thanks for the cooperation that has occurred regarding narcotics policy issues and expresses appreciation for the lively debates. Read the speech
- Wants to reduce bureaucracy through a national digital infrastructure so that healthcare staff get more time with the patient. Argues that roles between state and region must be clarified and proposes that secrecy barriers be dismantled for better control against welfare crime. Wants to preserve freedom of choice and diversity while simultaneously tightening control. Read the speech
- Argues that the thresholds for establishing a presence within primary care are too high, which prevents smaller actors from competing. Argues that digital healthcare visits are cost-effective and that the reimbursement systems need to be developed to maintain flexibility. Read the speech
Government initiatives on security, economy, culture and social policy
- Argues that certain municipalities with many summer guests face great challenges and high extra costs due to the obligation to provide home care to temporary visitors. Asks what the next step will be to ensure that these municipalities receive cost coverage. Read the speech
Healthcare priorities, gender identity and euthanasia debate
- Criticizes claims about staff cuts in Skåne and argues that the number of healthcare workers there has increased. Emphasizes the importance of the front-line work and reforms to make it more profitable to work. Read the speech
- Argues that the number of healthcare employees in Skåne has increased and that it is reasonable to leave positions vacant as needed. Criticizes the red-green government in Region Stockholm for worsened accessibility and finances. Wants to cut administration and improve the digital infrastructure. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats' criticism of the government's pharmaceutical benefit does not align with their own budget. Argues that improvements in women's health are occurring thanks to the work of the Moderate-led government and the Tidö Agreement. Read the speech
- Argues that the state's pharmaceutical costs are increasing dramatically due to medical development. Criticizes the Social Democrats for acting in a populist manner by opposing changes to the high-cost protection without proposing concrete financing solutions in their budget. Read the speech
Healthcare priorities: M seeks less administration and digital growth
- Argues that the government's economic policy and sector grants have saved healthcare and turned a deficit into a surplus. Wants to reduce unnecessary administration to shorten healthcare queues and advocates for state responsibility for screening programs as well as investments in blood donation with NAT testing. Read the speech
Small-scale farm alcohol sales for tourism industry debate
- Argues that micro-producers create jobs, growth, and a healthier alcohol culture. Criticizes the Social Democrats' opposition to the reform and asks if it is due to a principled opposition to giving small producers better conditions. Read the speech
- Argues that the proposal enables farm sales in coexistence with Systembolaget through a cautious reform. Criticizes the Social Democrats' opposition and argues that the proposal creates jobs, growth, and competitiveness for the Swedish tourism industry. Read the speech
- Welcomes allowing farm sales of alcohol to strengthen the tourism industry and beverage entrepreneurs. Criticizes the Social Democrats' opposition and warns that the Public Health Agency over-implements the law through unreasonable regulations. Read the speech
- Argues that it is possible to introduce farm sales while the retail monopoly is preserved. Defends the proposal as EU-law compliant and emphasizes that the limitations are necessary to ensure this. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Social Democrats' attitude towards the countryside and small businesses. Argues that cautious liberalization does not increase the damage, as youth drinking has decreased despite more serving permits. Claims that the proposal preserves the monopoly through restrictions and creates better conditions for beverage entrepreneurs. Read the speech
- Argues that the monopoly will not be abolished and that the proposal on farm sales is EU-law compliant. Expresses concern that the Public Health Agency and municipalities may hinder the reform, which is intended to create jobs and growth. Read the speech
- Argues that the reform creates jobs and better conditions for small producers. Wants to strengthen the tourism industry by removing outdated rules and proposes that the food requirement be abolished to enable small wine bars. Read the speech
- Argues that the model for farm sales must be based on paid visits to be compatible with EU law and Systembolaget's monopoly. Explains that the authority's requirements for lectures are an over-implementation and hopes for more reasonable proposals. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Public Health Agency's interpretation as absurd. Argues that information about the harmful effects of alcohol can be provided in simple ways, for example via digital confirmations or in the premises. Hopes that the agency will be responsive to the criticism of the regulations. Read the speech
- Argues that it is thanks to the Tidö parties' majority that the sale of farmland is now being introduced. Criticizes the Center Party's unclear position and argues that it is hypocritical to criticize the governing parties for the Public Health Agency's far-reaching proposals. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's work finally enables farm sales. Criticizes the Center Party's unclear message and fragmented proposals, but welcomes their support to eventually make the reform freer for beverage entrepreneurs and the tourism industry. Read the speech
Defense, aid, social services and security policy debate
- Argues that law enforcement authorities need more resources and tools, while preventive work through family support and school social teams is carried out. Wants to ask how the government concretely strengthens parental responsibility and reduces the gap between voluntary measures and taking children into care. Read the speech
Social services for children: parenting, foster homes, resources
- Argues that the government wants to strengthen parenting by expanding support in all municipalities and lowering the thresholds for social services. Wants social services to have tools for intermediate measures when voluntariness is not enough to secure the children's upbringing. Read the speech
- Argues that the new Social Services Act is important for increasing trust and lowering thresholds. Wants the social services to receive resources for competence initiatives and considers it right that there are consequences if parents refuse interventions. Read the speech
Social services reforms: KD, M, and S debate youth crime
- Argues that the government, through a new Social Services Act and extensive reforms, strengthens children's rights, preventive work, and protection against organized crime. Wants to strengthen parental responsibility and advocates for more tools for the social services, including intermediate measures, to reach children who are denied support. Read the speech
- Confirms that juvenile crime is harmful and argues that the focus should be on preventive work as well as prosecution. Explains that the government is refraining from juvenile crime boards due to the risk of bureaucracy and instead advocates for intermediate measures such as electronic ankle bracelets. Read the speech
- Argues that the current government is addressing preventive work through the new Social Services Act. Emphasizes investments in school social teams, family support, and intermediate measures to identify children early and strengthen parental responsibility. Read the speech
Healthcare, schools, children's rights and economic issues
- Argues that the 50-year-old abortion law needs to be modernized because medical development has outpaced the legislation. Asks when a bill that strengthens women's self-determination and right to abortion can land on the Riksdag's table. Read the speech
Sis special youth homes: Audit report on care deficiencies
- Criticizes previous governments' inability and failure to address poor conditions within Sis. Argues that the government is now acting forcefully through an investigation for a new start, increased appropriations for quality and competence, as well as investments in preventive work. Read the speech
- Criticizes previous governments for failed integration policy and lack of preventive work. Argues that the current government is addressing the shortcomings through a new Social Services Act, school reforms, and reinforced resources within student health and psychiatry. Read the speech
- Argues that the development within Sis is moving in the right direction, but that much work remains to improve quality and safety. Wants to give the state child and youth care a new start through an inquiry. Read the speech
Government priorities: tax cuts, coastal protection and healthcare
- Argues that the accessibility in healthcare is too poor and the queues are too long. Welcomes the government's initiatives and performance requirements to shorten the queues, but asks how the Minister for Health and Social Affairs can present new, sharp proposals. Read the speech
- Argues that the healthcare queues in Sweden have become a chronic condition. Wants the government to present even tougher proposals to put pressure on the regions so that patients receive care in a timely manner. Read the speech
Convention on the Rights of the Child compliance report
- Argues that the Convention on the Rights of the Child needs to permeate all legislation rather than just being law. Describes the government's work to strengthen children's rights through concrete legislative changes and reforms and moves for approval of the committee's proposal. Read the speech
- Argues that it is not enough to make the Convention on the Rights of the Child law without translating it into practical policy. Criticizes the previous government's lack of work and emphasizes that the current government systematically strengthens children's rights in legislation. Responds that the government is investing in independent children's ombudsmen to strengthen children's opportunities to assert their rights. Read the speech
- Argues that the new government provides resources to raise ambitions in the new Social Services Act. Wants to continue strengthening children's rights and status through a high pace of reform and gradual changes in the legislation. Read the speech
Healthcare funding: SD wants 10 billion for shorter queues
- Argues that the Social Democrats are trying to evade responsibility for regional failures. Claims that the government has fought inflation and is creating better conditions for the regions, which bear the primary responsibility for healthcare. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Social Democrats' descriptions and argues that they bear responsibility for historical failures with healthcare queues. Emphasizes the need for regional accountability and performance-based funds to increase productivity and get more care for the money. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Left Party's policy as irresponsible and compares it with France's economic situation. Argues that the Left Party's governance in Region Stockholm has led to reduced freedom of choice, longer healthcare queues and fewer healthcare beds. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Left Party's economic policy as irresponsible and argues that loans create costs for future generations. Argues that one must conduct a responsible economy to secure welfare and criticizes that the Left Party reduces freedom of choice in healthcare. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is making important investments to shorten healthcare queues, increase capacity, and strengthen social services through preventive measures. Emphasizes that responsible economic policy has enabled investments in health and medical care as well as social care. Read the speech
- Argues that the regions bear the primary responsibility for health and medical care. Emphasizes that the state creates the conditions through a national competence supply plan and strategic initiatives such as the national cancer strategy. Read the speech
- Argues that the state's finances are in order thanks to the government's work line and economic policy. Emphasizes that inflation has been defeated, which reduces the regions' pension costs, and criticizes red-green leadership in the regions for worsening the economy and lengthening the healthcare queues. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden has come a long way in the work against HIV. Emphasizes that the government is reviewing outdated infection control legislation and points out that the grant for HIV prevention was doubled during the previous mandate period. Responds that the government will review future grants in light of the new national HIV strategy. Read the speech
- Argues that the budget implies tough priorities and a redistribution within public health policy. Emphasizes civil society's important role in the work and argues that the new strategy and the review of the Communicable Diseases Act show that the issue is important for the government. Read the speech
- Argues that the solution to regional differences is complex and is not solely about ownership. Emphasizes that the state needs to take greater responsibility for the supply of skills as well as clarify its governance and quality monitoring. Read the speech
- Argues that the state needs to take greater responsibility for health and medical care by improving competence supply and digital infrastructure. Wants to equalize economic conditions between municipalities and regions as well as enable shorter queues through responsible economic policy. Read the speech
Labor market, energy, food and social issues in Riksdag debate
- Asks how the work to create a digital infrastructure is progressing in order to enable sharing of health data and improve care. Argues that the current system is deficient and that a better infrastructure is an important point in the Tidö Agreement. Read the speech
Nighttime seclusion in youth homes for safety and security
- Criticizes Lantz's reasoning regarding the lack of preventive work. Argues that the government is carrying out an offensive against criminal gangs and is investing in a new Social Services Act with over 8 billion kronor to raise ambitions for preventive work. Read the speech
- Means that the goal is to prevent young people from needing to be kept separate through preventive work. Emphasizes that the new Social Services Act has higher ambitions and is accompanied by significantly increased resources to meet young people early. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's social policy reforms and the new Social Services Act are necessary to meet gang crime. Claims that Sis needs tools to maintain safety and security and therefore motions for approval of the government's proposal on segregation at night. Read the speech
- Argues that the staff within Sis meet complex needs and that cooperation with other agencies needs to be improved. Explains that the government addresses acute problems through increased appropriations and new instructions. Confirms that investments in fire protection and premises are required before new legislation can be applied. Read the speech
- Argues that the legislation is needed to give Sis the opportunity to maintain security and order. Explains that the government has already reinforced Sis with grants for physical adaptations and emphasizes the importance of preventing incidents of deadly violence. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Center Party for being naive. Argues that Sis needs tools to maintain security and order through competence, investments, and better care chains. Considers it reasonable that Sis can keep youths in seclusion to prevent escapes. Read the speech
- Criticizes the proposal to reject the bill as it means that Sis loses the possibility of keeping youth in seclusion at night. Argues that the legislation can be abolished retroactively if security is improved, but opposes a time limit in advance. Read the speech
Government policy, EU cooperation, crime and social issues
- Confirms that the deficiencies within Sis are serious. Argues that the moderate-led government's new legislation improves security by restricting the use of the internet and mobile phones. Asks how the work on additional measures is progressing. Read the speech
Travel ban for children: LVU expansion and 20-year limit
- Argues that the extended travel ban is extremely important to protect children from being abducted abroad. Supports the proposal as it simplifies the application by using established criteria from LVU. Read the speech
Electronic communication and youth home visits: SD, M, V
- Argues that the government's proposal is necessary to increase security and stop criminal activity at Sis's special youth homes. Wants Sis to be granted extended powers for stricter restrictions on communication and control of visits. Read the speech
- Argues that the bill is important to protect society from gang crime and create a safe environment for all young people. Emphasizes that restrictions occur in security classes and that Sis shall review the restrictions. Read the speech
- Argues that it is important to strengthen Sis to address serious deficiencies. Explains that the government's measures to provide resources and increase differentiation reduce the need for coercive measures. Read the speech
Gender Recognition Act: self-identification and medical care
- Wants to modernize the Gender Recognition Act by distinguishing between legal gender reassignment and genital surgery. Argues that the proposal balances self-determination against the risk of abuse by retaining means-testing and investigation. Read the speech
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- Criticizes the Sweden Democrats' nonchalance and mockery towards a vulnerable group. Argues that the legislation, which is over 50 years old, needs to be modernized to respect people's gender identity and improve their living conditions. Read the speech
- Argues that the proposal is a cautious modernization that nevertheless entails one of the most restrictive legislations in the Nordic region. Wants a review to counter abuse, but argues that the requirements for population registration should not be the same as for irreversible surgery. Read the speech
- Argues that the age limit is a trade-off to ensure maturity and understanding before a legal gender reassignment. Proposes that adults can apply themselves while 16- and 17-year-olds need the involvement of a guardian. Read the speech
- Argues that the issue has been investigated since 2007 and that it is now time for a decision. Explains that the committee approved motions to let several committees comment, but that the civil affairs committee was not mentioned by any member. Read the speech
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- Argues that there is a lack of evidence that simpler legal gender reassignment leads to increased demand for healthcare. Emphasizes that irreversible treatments should be administered with great caution within national highly specialized care. Argues that sports competition classes should be regulated by the sports movement, not through legislation. Read the speech
- Argues that the sport itself should regulate participation and that legislators should be cautious about regulating sports times. Wants to balance different interests and take concerns seriously through a cautious modernization that also takes into account the living conditions of trans people. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Christian Democrats have given up the idea of separating legal and medical gender reassignment. Argues that the proposal is a reforming of old legislation and that assessment and contact with healthcare is still required. Read the speech
- Explains that the proposal was finished and that the Moderaterna and Liberalerna had to take it as a committee initiative after the Kristdemokraterna said no. Regrets that an agreement was not reached on the issue but emphasizes the importance of being able to make decisions. Read the speech
- Argues that the proposal is not rushed but has been investigated for a long time. Wants to retain requirements for review in order to prevent abuse and address the referral bodies' concerns. Read the speech
- Argues that gender-neutral personal identity numbers would facilitate but are problematic due to high costs and system complexity. Wants to simplify legal gender reassignment but emphasizes the importance of continued screening to prevent abuse and crime. Read the speech
- Argues that it is reasonable to remove the diagnostic requirement because changing legal gender is not a medical treatment. Wants to retain an assessment to ensure need and emphasizes the importance of parental responsibility. Read the speech
- Criticizes the use of the term "social contagion" as it creates an uncomfortable feeling. Argues that gender-affirming care should be nationally highly specialized to ensure multidisciplinary investigations and better follow-up. Read the speech
- Argues that one is proceeding cautiously because the proposal rests on support from referral bodies and professional associations. Wants to separate legal gender change from medical treatment in order to facilitate for individuals to legitimize themselves as they are. Read the speech
- Argues that 18 years should be the basis for being able to apply for a change of legal gender alone. Proposes that the age limit can be lowered to 16 or 17 years provided that a needs assessment and contact with healthcare takes place. Read the speech
- Argues that the argument regarding hormone treatment is weak because the proposal does not concern that treatment. Emphasizes that the legislation regulates legal frameworks and that specific precautionary legislation with age limits remains for genital surgery. Read the speech
- Rejects the claim that simpler legal gender reassignment leads to more people seeking gender-affirming care. Argues that legal gender reassignment reduces psychological suffering and improves health. Criticizes the delay of the decision and calls for a vote. Read the speech
- Argues that the Christian Democrats are not honest and questions why they opposed the preparatory work but now want a referral. Criticizes that they criticize that the proposal has been changed after listening to referral bodies. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Christian Democrats for trying to delay decisions by demanding new referral rounds. Argues that the arguments regarding the Socialstyrelsen's knowledge support are irrelevant because the proposal concerns legal gender and not the details of healthcare. Read the speech
Children and young people in social services: new act and rights
- Argues that a new Social Services Act is necessary to enable a paradigm shift towards knowledge-based and preventive work. Emphasizes the government's major investments in competence, parenting support, and school social teams to strengthen children's rights and security. Read the speech
- Argues that the government delivers and works proactively to implement a paradigm shift towards a preventive social service. Criticizes the previous government for not having acted on the problems within Sis. Read the speech
- Criticizes the previous Social Democratic government for focusing on rhetoric instead of necessary changes in detailed legislation. Argues that the government is now delivering by strengthening the best interests of the child, introducing mandatory drug tests and improving the quality of preventive measures. Read the speech
Alcohol, drugs, tobacco and gambling: addiction care reform
- Wants to strengthen addiction care through increased access to naloxone, a national overdose strategy, and medication-assisted treatment. Argues that the alcohol policy needs to be evaluated with health economic analyses and advocates for farm sales. Wants to ban tobacco smoking as well as investigate limitations of the maximum permitted nicotine content in tobacco-free nicotine products. Read the speech
- Confirms that the Moderaterna are concerned about farm sales to develop the countryside. Explains that the delay is due to ongoing EU legal analyses to ensure that the reform can be implemented while Systembolagets monopoly is preserved. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is already clear about introducing farm sales. Explains that a legislative proposal with the ambition to enter into force during 2025 is being developed to win broad support and be accepted by the EU. Read the speech
Healthcare capacity, labor market policy and social issues
- Argues that security at Sis has improved through increased resources. Asks what the proposal regarding limited mobile use within Sis entails and what practical consequences it will have. Read the speech
Government budget policy, healthcare, forestry and education
- Argues that the goal must be to eradicate childhood cancer and that the national cancer strategy should be updated. Asks how the government intends to include childhood cancer care and the EU's cancer plan in the upcoming strategy. Read the speech
Sheltered housing rights: KD permit, S lex Tintin, V costs
- Argues that the government strengthens the social safety net and children's rights through a methodical reform agenda. Wants the bill to be approved in order to strengthen the rights of children and adults in sheltered housing as well as introduce a permit requirement to guarantee quality. Read the speech
Foreign policy: Ukraine, Gaza, aid reform and China-Taiwan
- Wants to increase the pace of Nordic cooperation by focusing on free movement and the elimination of border barriers. Proposes a border guarantee to prevent future border closures and wants new legislation to be systematically reviewed to ensure it does not create new barriers. Read the speech
Healthcare funding crisis: S proposes bank tax, KD cites deficits
- Criticizes that the Social Democrats blame the government for the healthcare's problems when the crisis has grown over many years. Argues that the crisis requires better working conditions and that the state must take greater responsibility to reduce regional differences. Read the speech
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Government economic policy, welfare, crime and tax cuts
- Argues that digitalization and AI can improve welfare and healthcare. Criticizes outdated legislation and uncertainty that hinder innovation. Asks if the Minister for Social Affairs is prepared to strengthen the legal guidance. Read the speech
Healthcare funding, staffing and priorities in Sweden
- Criticizes that the Social Democrats lack reforms to cut queues and improve social services. Argues that their financing plan is a "castle in the air" and suggests strengthening the patient's position as well as shortening queues through targeted interventions. Read the speech
- Wants to implement the Tidö Agreement's reforms to address the fundamental problems in healthcare. Argues that the state should create a national digital infrastructure and a competence supply plan. Criticizes the Social Democrats for prioritizing benefits over the work principle. Read the speech
- Argues that a responsible economic policy is required to lower inflation. Criticizes the Left Party's proposal to increase borrowing and reduce resources for healthcare. Highlights the government's reforms for social services and asks how the Left Party's policy will shorten the healthcare queues. Read the speech
- Argues that the party stands for a responsible economic policy in order not to burden future generations. Emphasizes that welfare is prioritized through increased state grants and criticizes Vänsterpartiet for lack of prioritization in Västra Götaland. Read the speech
- Argues that the government takes responsibility by providing 16 billion kronor to municipalities and regions as well as by investing in skill enhancement within elderly care. Wants to strengthen state governance to reduce inequalities in healthcare, double the investment in cancer care and strengthen the social services' preventive work through increased staffing and parenting support. Criticizes the opposition's policy as a threat to welfare due to a lack of accountability and proposals based on borrowed money. Read the speech
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- Argues that Sis has been mismanaged and that the problems are deep. Criticizes the Center Party's proposal on reduced resources and instead wants to increase the financial resources to improve safety, competence, and wages. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is undertaking a historic investment in the social services by providing 8 billion kronor. Criticizes that the opponent has not listened to the content of the press conferences regarding economic resource reinforcements and tools for preventive work. Read the speech
- Does the budget then recommend investing 8 billion SEK to increase staffing within social services. Argues that investments in schools and 400 billion in parenting support are crucial to prevent crime and social problems. Read the speech
- Confirms that the Moderaterna are prepared to take measures against welfare crime. Argues that the crime steals resources from the welfare system and creates insecurity, and emphasizes that the government has already strengthened supervision through more resources and tools. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is implementing extensive reforms and initiatives in social work. Explains that the initiatives on crime prevention work, parenting support, and social reinforcement teams are specifically targeted at areas with the greatest need. Read the speech
Government budget, crime policy, migration and social investments
Immigration, AI, and Sami organization meetings in Riksdag
- Argues that organized crime is a threat to the system and equates criminals with domestic terrorists. Asks how social services are mobilized to prevent crime and protect children. Read the speech
Social services resources for children: KD, C, and S debate
- Argues that the government is accelerating the reform work and upgrading the social services through a new Social Services Act. Explains that the grant to the municipalities is intended to support the Social Services Agency's guidance of the municipalities' new statutory responsibility for crime prevention work. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's reform agenda is extensive and that the budget contains investments in leisure cards and extra support in schools. Wants to re-establish the work principle to prevent social problems and increase resources. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is implementing a paradigm shift to strengthen children's rights through proactive preventive work and improved conditions for social services. Wants to expand school social teams, strengthen foster homes and move the responsibility for convicted youths from Sis to Kriminalvården. Read the speech
- Argues that preventing social problems requires good parenting and a good school. Wants to perform more and earlier interventions to get young people away from criminal environments, but emphasizes the importance of thorough investigations. Read the speech
- Argues that the Minister for Social Services wants to cooperate broadly across party lines to develop the social services. Explains that the Tidö Agreement's reform agenda shall be investigated to strengthen the social services and push back crime. Emphasizes the importance of early interventions and clarifying parental responsibility. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats bear responsibility for a growing shadow society and benefit dependency. Wants to strengthen children's rights by prioritizing the child's best interests over the parents' rights, re-establish the work principle and empower children through a good schooling. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has prioritized state grants to municipalities and regions in a severe economic situation. Expects that these resources are used to secure employment in schools and the core of the welfare system. Read the speech
Social policy, energy, immigration and children's rights
- Argues that good parenting and a strong work ethic are fundamental to preventing social problems. Asks how the government intends to strengthen parental responsibility. Read the speech
Lower age limit for child interventions to 12 years
- Argues that the bill provides the social services with important tools for early interventions. Emphasizes that the best interests of the child must be a requirement and that the gap between voluntary interventions and coercive measures needs to be narrowed. Read the speech
- Argues that the proposal is a step in the right direction to give the social services better tools. Suggests that a new Social Services Act with clearer preventive perspectives and lower thresholds for early action is needed. Read the speech
- Rejects the description of the government's policy and argues that the government is investing in both resources for social services and preventive measures. Criticizes the Left Party's policy for threatening the municipal economy. Read the speech
Tax cuts for high-income earners vs welfare and housing
- Argues that a successful schooling is crucial to prevent social exclusion and crime. Asks how the government will strengthen the cooperation between school and social services through the initiative on school social teams. Read the speech
Alcohol sales, migration, crime and child psychiatry debate
- Argues that the queues to child and adolescent psychiatry have tripled since 2014. Wants to follow up on the work to prevent ill health and relieve BUP as well as asks about progress regarding school social teams, the student health guarantee and the leisure card. Read the speech
Segregations at State Institution Board youth homes
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- Argues that seizures are an extreme possibility that is used in too many cases and sometimes in conflict with the legislation. Wants to address the underlying problems by having Sis receive a more tailored mandate and better resources. Read the speech
- Argues that society has failed vulnerable youths and that the work on reforms must proceed faster. Criticizes that segregation is used too often and incorrectly, but argues that the measure is necessary for safety until alternatives exist. Read the speech
- Argues that the Riksdag should be cautious about precisely regulating staffing. Criticizes the extensive solo work and lack of competence supply, but argues that bans on solo work or separations should not be passed in the chamber. Read the speech
- Argues that the new government has increased the pace and introduced clearer reporting requirements to address problems within Sis. Argues that resources for skill enhancement are the way forward rather than simple decisions on bans against cooperation. Read the speech
Climate policy, economic conditions and goals in PM's question
- Argues that the government's most important task is to break criminal gangs through stricter punishments. Asks how the government views the serious problem with escapes and releases from criminal justice care. Read the speech
School quality, work principle and marketization debate
- Argues that the restoration of the work line is one of the government's most important tasks to counter exclusion and benefit dependency. Proposes reforms such as lowered taxes and benefit ceilings so that it pays better to work than to live on benefits. Read the speech
Alcohol, drugs, doping, tobacco, gambling and farm sales
- Argues that it is important to introduce farm sales. Criticizes that the opposing party does not mention drug mortality or preventive work and points out that their reservations lack real new proposals. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Center Party for not presenting constructive proposals but instead "spinning in the air". Argues that the Center Party could have introduced farm sales earlier if they had supported a bourgeois government and expresses confidence that the new government will soon introduce a model. Read the speech
Alcohol, drugs, doping, tobacco, and gambling policy reforms
- Argues that Sweden needs major reforms to strengthen preventive work, care, and harm-reduction interventions within drug policy. Wants to introduce farm sales of alcohol, modernize rules for serving licenses, and design a fact-based tobacco and nicotine policy. Read the speech
- Argues that the previous government was too slow with regulations of new nicotine products. Wants regulations that distinguish between the products' harmfulness, ban the sale of tobacco products and strengthen the preventive work. Read the speech
- Argues that all nicotine products are harmful and criticizes that the Social Democrats do not welcome facts from independent agencies. Wants a policy that reduces tobacco-related harm and prioritizes preventive work for children and young people. Read the speech
- Argues that it is important to protect the vulnerable and children without introducing unnecessarily far-reaching restrictions on freedom of trade. Proposes to introduce a strictly regulated farm sale that is compatible with a continued retail monopoly. Acknowledges that the party has failed with the narcotics policy and that major reforms are needed. Read the speech
- Argues that the investigation into drug policy should be carried out expeditiously to enable reforms. Wants to focus on improved care, treatment, and harm reduction measures rather than decriminalization. Read the speech
- Argues that farm sales are important for small producers and rural development. Explains that the government has prioritized other issues but promises to continue pushing for a strictly regulated farm sale. Read the speech
- Argues that there is a great commitment to farm sales and that a proposition will be submitted. Criticizes that the issue is simple and emphasizes that the proposal must be compatible with EU law to gain broad support. Read the speech
Healthcare accessibility, staffing and wages in Sweden
- Criticizes the previous government's lack of decisiveness and leadership regarding healthcare queues and competence supply. Argues that the current government has a decisive agenda with reforms for better accessibility, equality, and investments in maternity care. Read the speech
- Argues that the current government has taken over the leadership to create a more accessible and equal healthcare. Claims that the government focuses on improving accessibility by using authorities as tools for change. Read the speech
- Argues that the government takes responsibility for health and medical care and emphasizes the importance of better integration and self-sufficiency to finance the welfare. Proposes to investigate how long it is reasonable for the public to finance interpreters. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has presented a substantial program to solve the problems in healthcare. Emphasizes the need for long-term work to strengthen the patient's position and improve accessibility. Advocates for increased national leadership to create equitable care and ensure the supply of competence. Supports tightened supervision to address patient safety deficiencies within maternity and obstetric care. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has implemented targeted initiatives to improve maternity care and increase the number of care beds. Claims that a responsible economic policy is required to counter inflation and emphasizes the importance of a strong work line to finance the welfare. Read the speech
School, energy, economy, sports and social policy debate
- Argues that the growing mental ill-health among children and young people is a serious public health problem. Asks how the work with the inquiry commission for suicide prevention and the national strategy for mental health is progressing. Read the speech
Child's best interests in LVU care and mandatory drug tests
- Argues that children's rights should take precedence over parents' interests. Criticizes the previous government for not acting on investigations and urges the current government to promptly implement a paradigm shift where the best interests of the child becomes an independent criterion. Read the speech
Healthcare, medical and social care: 1177, wages and grants
- Argues that the national healthcare coordination should strengthen the patient's position by facilitating the search for shorter queues. Wants to shorten healthcare queues through performance-based reimbursements and a national plan for competence supply. Read the speech
- Praises Hallands region for its good health and medical care. Argues that the national healthcare coordination should build upon existing structures without creating a bureaucratic colossus. Promises to continue strengthening the patient's position. Read the speech
- Argues that healthcare should be based on the individual person by guaranteeing freedom of choice for both patients and employees. Suggests that public actors learn from private healthcare providers by reducing bureaucracy. Read the speech
- Stands up for patients' freedom of choice and a diversity of healthcare providers. Wants to shorten the queues through performance-based compensation and criticizes the Left Party's proposal to abolish these funds. Read the speech
- Asks why the Centerpartiet wants to save on health and medical care as well as social services. Criticizes the previous red-green government's results in the welfare area and asks if the Centerpartiet intends to solve staffing through labor immigration instead of language requirements. Read the speech
- Advocates for language requirements in elderly care to ensure safety and quality for the elderly. Criticizes the Center Party for prioritizing increased general state grants over specific investments in Swedish health and medical care. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Green Party's budget for being inflation-inducing and contributing to increased pension costs. Asks if the member hears the alarms regarding the shortage of healthcare beds and patient safety risks since the Green Party removes the government's targeted investment on more healthcare beds. Read the speech
- Argues that the Green Party's expansive policy fuels inflation. This leads to lower tax revenues and a weaker economy, which makes it harder to finance investments in welfare and the climate in the long term. Read the speech
Welfare, immigration and economy: S, KD and M debate measures
- Argues that Swedish healthcare has good quality but lacking accessibility. Asks when the national healthcare mediation can be in place and what it means for patients who have waited too long for surgery. Read the speech
Healthcare and social care budget: KD, V, and S proposals
- Accuses the Social Democratic government of having broken promises during its eight years in power. Argues that the healthcare queues have doubled and that patients are not receiving care in time, while at the same time supporting the new government's initiatives. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democratic government has created high electricity prices by phasing out nuclear power. Criticizes the government's failure to create growth and jobs, which has eroded welfare resources. Advocates for a strong work principle and targeted investments to improve healthcare. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Left Party's policy for living beyond its means. Argues that their budget proposal raises taxes and that their loans of over 200 billion drive up inflation and pension costs. Read the speech
- Criticizes that Vänsterpartiet wants to borrow over 200 billion, which fuels inflation and reduces resources for welfare. Proposes a national healthcare brokerage and performance-based compensation to improve accessibility. Read the speech
- Want to shorten the healthcare queues through a national healthcare mediation and performance-based compensation. Argues that the government is investing in skills supply, preventive social interventions, child and adolescent psychiatry, as well as support for leisure activities. Read the speech
- Argues that the government can carry out ambitious reform work to solve challenges regarding skills supply. Is prepared to discuss the proposal on a welfare preparedness and emphasizes the importance of improving IT systems to improve the work environment. Read the speech
- Argues that a strong labor policy and economic policy are the foundation for the welfare. Emphasizes that the budget strengthens the skills supply through investments in educational pathways and a national plan. Read the speech
Energy policy, electricity subsidies, and climate policy debate
- Wants to strengthen the social services' preventive work and create better conditions for early interventions. Asks how the government plans to secure social workers' working environment against harassment, undue influence, and disinformation. Read the speech
PM Question Time: Child trafficking, nuclear power, welfare
Healthcare crisis: queues, staff shortages and regional deficits
- Argues that Swedish health and medical care performs well internationally but suffers from chronic problems such as long care queues and a shortage of care beds. Emphasizes that the new government is implementing an ambitious reform agenda with investments in performance-based compensation, a national care brokerage, and a national plan for skills supply. Read the speech
- Argues that the regions need more general state grants, but emphasizes that the state must also set performance requirements to deliver results. Proposes a performance-based compensation to increase the number of healthcare beds. Read the speech
- Argues that economic incentives are necessary tools to quickly create change. Wants to strengthen the patient's position and introduce a national mediation to shorten healthcare queues and utilize all available capacity. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has prioritized welfare despite the economic situation by strengthening the general state grants by 6 billion. Explains that the reduction of targeted state grants is a logical consequence of the acute phase of the pandemic being over. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has made important investments in health and medical care. Notes that the problems are chronic and that it takes time to resolve the shortage of care beds, but that the government is taking important steps to address the underlying problems. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is increasing the general state grants by 6 billion despite a harsh economic situation. Explains that tax cuts are linked to cost developments and emphasizes the importance of a strong work line to secure welfare. Proposes increased national responsibility for skills supply and better information sharing. Read the speech
- Argues that a strong work ethic and order in public finances is crucial for the healthcare's economy. Claims that the government has delivered answers through reforms and emphasizes the need for improved digital infrastructure to reduce administration. Read the speech
Crime, infrastructure, economy, housing and climate debate
- Criticizes the previous government's lack of decisiveness and clear direction. Argues that the new government will implement a reform agenda to improve healthcare, strengthen addiction care and improve accessibility through competence supply and state governance. Wants to prioritize suicide prevention as a response to the growing public health problem. Read the speech
- Argues that a responsible economic policy is required to safeguard the core of the welfare system, such as healthcare and elderly care. Points out that the Tidö Agreement contains several points regarding elderly care and suggests, among other things, language requirements and increased access to doctors. Read the speech
- Looking forward to a lively budget debate. Argues that it is now up to Vänsterpartiet and the red-green government to deliver investments in staff and increased staffing in the regions. Read the speech
- Argues that a strong work line is the basis for securing resources for the welfare system and wants to re-establish this after the previous government's policy. Promises to support municipalities and regions in the budget as well as prioritize accessibility, elderly care and cancer care. Read the speech
- Argues that the budget is an important tool to address Sweden's major problems and present a new course. Wants to get migration and insecurity under control by ensuring accessible healthcare and care. Read the speech
- Argues that the government needs to specify the implementation of the initiative on women's healthcare. Wants to strengthen the follow-up of the quality of care as current guidelines are not being followed. Read the speech
- Argues that the government parties agree on the importance of personnel. Wants a national plan and management of the competence supply to solve challenges within health and medical care. Read the speech
- Criticizes the outgoing government for failing to ensure accessibility in healthcare and allowing the healthcare queues to grow. Argues that the lack of accessible healthcare is the fundamental problem and urges the Social Democrats to discuss health insurance with trade unions. Read the speech
- Argues that there is no strong evidence that private health insurance leads to crowding out. Simultaneously wants to promote a research-oriented pharmaceutical industry in Sweden to develop revolutionary medical treatments. Read the speech
- Argues that the Tidö Agreement contains a strong ambition to develop good and close care that comes closer to the patients. Wants to strengthen primary care, expand care in rural areas and create a national digital infrastructure to share patient data. Argues that increased state governance is required to address regional differences in the quality and provision of care. Read the speech
- Argues that a good organization is necessary to ensure good content in healthcare. Proposes increased state governance of health and medical care and asks how the Socialdemokraterna intend for regional differences to be resolved. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Social Democrats have not implemented what they have spoken about during their eight years in power. Argues that the Tidö Agreement contains investments in elderly care, including a national digital infrastructure and strengthening of municipal doctors. Read the speech
- Confirms that important investments in elderly care and health and medical care will be made in the upcoming budget. Simultaneously criticizes the Social Democrats for lacking answers on how welfare is to be strengthened through a work line. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.