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Johanna Rantsi (M)
What Johanna Rantsi 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.
Infrastructure: M wants 50% more for roads, 20% for rail
- Emphasizes the importance of shipping for Swedish trade and highlights the government's reforms, such as new icebreakers and tax reliefs, which have created a trend break where more shipping companies choose the Swedish flag. Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Read the speech
Maritime issues: SD, S, V debate taxes, ports and fuels
- Argues that the government has reversed the gloomy trend for Swedish shipping by lowering the stamp duty, simplifying regulations, and promoting flagging. Emphasizes the importance of shipping for the economy and tourism, as well as emphasizes the need for strengthened competence supply and infrastructure. Read the speech
- Shares the concern about the need for more Swedish seafarers and argues that the supply of competence is a major challenge. Proposes more educational pathways to maritime professions, better utilization of competence within the navy and the removal of statutory obstacles. Read the speech
- Argues that Swedish should not be a requirement forever since English is common in society. Is open to conducting an analysis of the language requirements and wants to see how students can remain in the profession. Read the speech
- Argues that the government prioritizes inland shipping through investment support and new locks. Criticizes the Green Party's stance on a new bridge in Gothenburg which would have devastating consequences for Vänersjö shipping. Read the speech
- Argues that restrictions in the Port of Gothenburg would be a death blow for local commercial traffic. Points out that the issue affects all of Sweden's shipping and the city's identity and asks what is most important, shipping or the bicycle. Read the speech
Teacher certification and Kunskapsskolan resources report
- Want to strengthen the professionalism of the teaching profession through increased requirements in teacher education and reduced administration. Argues that the teacher license must be strengthened with stricter controls and clearer supervision. Read the speech
- Argues that it is important to have qualified teachers who are competent in their subjects. Wants to strengthen the principals' role as pedagogical leaders for better distribution of work and purify the teaching profession by relieving teachers of administrative tasks. Read the speech
- Argues that purifying the teacher's role reduces administrative side tasks and increases professional joy. Proposes merging state grants to reduce the bureaucratic burden and introducing more general grants where the schools themselves choose priorities. Read the speech
Preschool quality: smaller groups, staffing and language rules
- Argues that preschool is an important part of the education system for children's language and learning. Wants parents to be able to choose preschool, raise the admission requirements for preschool teachers and remove the requirement for digital learning tools. Read the speech
Social issues: profit in schools, veils and healthcare queues
- Asks how the government is working to counter AI cheating at educational institutions while simultaneously ensuring that students learn to use AI constructively for the future's working life and society's competitiveness. Read the speech
Government policy on unemployment, school and integration
- Asks what the government is doing to strengthen safety and study environment, as a lack of study environment and insecurity lead to poorer knowledge results in science and mathematics. Read the speech
Simplified ship chartering and bareboat register reform
- Argues that the government is delivering a bareboat register to increase business flexibility and strengthen the competitiveness of Swedish shipping. Wants to vote in favor of the proposal to facilitate for shipping companies and get more ships to flag at home. Read the speech
Maritime issues: shipping trade, defense and economy roles
- Argues that the Moderate-led government delivers by saving railway ferries, abolishing the stamp duty, and reforming the tonnage tax system. Wants to introduce a maritime and port strategy to strengthen shipping and the maritime cluster. Read the speech
- Responds to questions about inland shipping by informing that proposals from a recently completed seminar will be discussed with the Minister and the Department. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden should not have special requirements without that regulations for green shipping need to be driven forward internationally. Wants Sweden to lead the way but emphasizes the importance of international work to get more to transition. Read the speech
- Means that the abolished stamp duty will soon come into force. Explains that the work on the new tonnage tax system takes time because they want to ensure that it benefits the industry sufficiently. Read the speech
- Argues that the work on the issue takes time because one wants to adapt it to the needs of the industry. Confirms that the issue is important and needs to be accelerated, but urges the opposing party to pose the question to the minister's party colleague. Read the speech
Foreign policy, education, healthcare and UNRWA funding
- Argues that the government is maritime-friendly and is actively working to strengthen Swedish shipping. Asks how the work to reform the tonnage tax is progressing and what else the government is doing for the shipping industry. Read the speech
Preschool quality: screen time, language requirements, staff
- Argues that the government is working for quality and freedom of choice by introducing mandatory language preschool and implementing a major competence reform for the preschool teacher profession. Also wants to strengthen quality through modernized childcare training and clearer quality requirements regardless of the main employer. Read the speech
- Argues that the municipalities have a responsibility to prioritize core activities. Emphasizes that investments in schools are important in times of crisis and explains that they are investing in further education and specialization for preschool staff. Read the speech
- Argues that the current government takes responsibility by strengthening the economy and investing in professional programs for preschool staff. Emphasizes the importance of adapting the school to varying groups of children in different municipalities. Read the speech
EU maritime fuel rules: sanction fees of 5,000–150,000 SEK
- Argues that the green transition must occur without damaging Swedish competitiveness. Wants sanction fees for administrative violations to be between 1,000 and 100,000 kronor and motions for approval of the proposal in the Committee on Transport's report. Read the speech
- Clarifies that the sanction fees only apply to administrative deficiencies and not to deficiencies in carbon emission levels. Asks if the member understands the difference between sanction fees and the significantly higher punitive fines which are intended to deter shipping. Read the speech
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Taxi price information and age limit for driver licenses
- Proposes approval of the proposition. Argues that the amount limit for price information should be linked to the price base amount and that a lowered age limit for taxi driver certification is needed to increase the supply of competence. Criticizes the Social Democrats' argument about quality reduction and argues that their proposal leads to more bureaucracy and difficulties in finding drivers. Read the speech
Maritime issues: stamp duty, tonnage tax and fossil-free status
- Want to see more Swedish-flagged vessels to secure the supply capacity and competitiveness. Proposes to abolish the stamp duty in 2025 and reform the tonnage tax system in 2026. Argues that the government is working to strengthen shipping, combat boat engine thefts and secure the supply of competence. Read the speech
- Argues that 2026 is a reasonable date to implement the tonnage tax reform. Criticizes that it has taken too long to review the system and defends the government's responsible timeline to ensure a functioning system. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has achieved more for shipping in two years than the previous government did in eight years. Criticizes the Social Democrats for having put Sweden in a bad situation with too few ships. Read the speech
- Argues that abolishing the stamp duty and reforming the tonnage tax system will have significant effects for climate and environment. Explains that the government is working to shift freight to maritime transport and strengthens inland waterway transport through an action plan. Read the speech
- Argues that accessibility for coastal residents is important for both growth and everyday life. Explains that new construction of icebreakers is planned and that the government is working on a national plan that includes shipping. Wants to strengthen Swedish shipping and the environment by prioritizing the conversion of ferries to electric power. Read the speech
- Argues that the current government has achieved more in two years than the previous one did in eight years. Asks how the Social Democrats take responsibility for not taking measures against outsourcing during their time in power. Read the speech
- Asks why the Social Democrats did not act against scrubbers during their eight years in power. Argues that emissions from scrubbers are dangerous regardless of whether they occur in water or air and that the government is working towards a ban. Read the speech
- Criticizes the claim that Swedish shipping companies lack incentives to invest in green technology without government subsidies. Argues that Swedish shipping companies are already world leaders in the green transition and asks if Vänsterpartiet is aware of this. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Left Party's proposal for a stamp duty on environmentally friendly investments as unnecessary bureaucracy. Argues that Swedish shipping companies are already innovative and are developing technology with lower fuel consumption and emissions. Read the speech
Economy, defense, social policy and infrastructure debate
- Asks what measures the government is taking to deal with criminals who carry out explosions and cause fires in residential areas. Read the speech
Government responsibility, infrastructure, crime and economy
- Argues that Sweden is dependent on shipping and criticizes the previous shipping policy. Asks how the Minister intends to work further to improve the conditions for Swedish shipping. Read the speech
Maritime issues: shipping growth, green strategy and fees
- Argues that Sweden is dependent on shipping for supply capacity and growth and wants to strengthen Swedish shipping by prioritizing infrastructure, fossil-free fuels, and fair conditions for shipping companies. Criticizes the previous government's lack of prioritization of shipping and wants to evaluate the tonnage tax. Read the speech
- Confirms that the government is aware of the challenges surrounding the Gotland traffic. Underlines the importance of Swedish-flagged vessels and refers to an upcoming interpellation debate on the issue. Read the speech
- Confirms that the questions are taken seriously and that transport and defense must be coordinated. Argues that the government is aware of the risks and will do everything to ensure a good decision. Read the speech
- Argues that the industry should be listened to and suggests that a proposal for module-based training be evaluated. Hopes that the department quickly investigates the tonnage tax, which is seen as a threat to more Swedish-flagged vessels. Read the speech
- Hope that the government reviews bareboat registers, tonnage tax and advance notification of maritime assistance. Want to enable environmentally friendly fuels by letting the industry and experts guide the choice. Also want to strengthen international cooperation for climate-smart shipping. Read the speech
School quality, work principle and marketization debate
- Notes that freedom of choice and the right to choose creates will and commitment. Asks the Minister for Education how she will work to ensure continued free school choice for Sweden's young people. Read the speech
Alcohol policy, infrastructure, housing, school and corruption
- Welcomes the government's budget investments for schools. Asks what the Minister intends to do to bring order to the classrooms since teachers today lack the possibility to expel disruptive students. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.