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Johnny Svedin (SD)
What Johnny Svedin 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.
Healthcare management, deportations and maternal care grants
- Asks what prioritization the government makes to secure Swedish interests in the implementation of the EU–India agreement. Wants to know how the government handles consequences such as increased immigration of low-skilled labor. Read the speech
Sweden trade policy: SD, S, and M debate free trade and India
- Argues that friction-free, rule-based trade is crucial for Swedish competitiveness, jobs, and welfare. Wants free, sustainable, and rule-based international trade as well as a functioning World Trade Organization. Read the speech
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- Argues that labor immigration is necessary for the industry. Emphasizes that the focus must be on bringing in work-ready labor instead of persons who become dependent on benefits. Read the speech
- Questions about the government's willingness to reach a settlement with the second-largest party. Also asks how the government plans to simplify the requirements for export companies so that small companies can comply with EU rules regarding human rights and the environment. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is already making investments in the export of small and medium-sized enterprises through, among other things, Business Sweden. Asks what the Social Democrats specifically want to do for these companies. Read the speech
Sweden business growth: nuclear power, less bureaucracy, S pact
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that Sweden needs stability, technology neutrality, and nuclear power to strengthen the industry. Criticizes over-implementation of environmental goals and suggests proportional EU application as well as faster permits and less bureaucracy. Read the speech
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- Argues that the industry needs more capital, faster permits and a reduced regulatory burden to increase productivity. Wants to use technology-neutral tools to create impact and points out that unemployment has fallen. Read the speech
- Explains that the return migration grant is intended to give welcomed returning persons a good start. Argues that the supply of skills is promoted through investments in technology education and that there is a basis for taking jobs. Read the speech
- Asks why many choose to live in exclusion despite all opportunities to retrain being available. Argues that age discrimination and difficulties in employing older people is a problem that affects the labor market. Read the speech
- Argues that green credit guarantees can affect pension funds and that investments have been made without a consequence analysis. Suggests that the transition should occur at a different pace and argues that nuclear power is the best alternative for the basic industry. Read the speech
- Advocates for technology-neutral tools that provide results now. Criticizes over-implementation of environmental goals and bureaucratic red tape that has damaged productivity. Argues that impact assessments are required before measures are taken to ensure that the transition is planned and feasible. Read the speech
SVT terrestrial network 1.5 billion SEK and CBAM impact
- Questions about which deals, investments, and jobs in Sweden have so far been made possible by the reinforced export financing and Team Sweden's efforts. Read the speech
EU competitiveness compass: SD, M, and S debate policy goals
- Argues that competitiveness is strengthened through respect for national interests, technology-neutral conditions, and free enterprise rather than through the green transition as a driver. Criticizes state aid and supranationality, while advocating for nuclear power, regulatory simplification for small businesses, and independent trade relations. Read the speech
- Argues that climate adaptations must not occur at the expense of jobs, companies' profitability, or technical freedom. Criticizes that administrative burdens and environmental adaptations have led to lost competitiveness in Europe. Read the speech
- Argues that an overly regulated environmental policy has caused Europe to lose market shares. Suggests that entrepreneurs should be allowed to work with innovation in peace on the markets where they already perform well. Read the speech
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- Criticizes that strictly controlled climate goals have slowed Europe's development and led to a focus on reporting instead of action. Argues that state subsidies in other countries create unfair competitive conditions and demands free trade and open markets. Read the speech
Food prices, child allowance, inflation and teacher authority
- Argues that increased global financial crime threatens the competitiveness of Swedish business. Asks if the government is working to strengthen the cooperation between the business community and the justice system to protect small and medium-sized enterprises. Read the speech
EU regulatory simplification to strengthen company competitiveness
- Asks how the government will ensure that simplification initiatives do not are delayed or become ineffective. Also asks which approaches are used to ensure that environmental requirements do not come into conflict with the regulatory simplifications. Read the speech
- Argues that the green transition must not come at the expense of regulatory simplifications, otherwise competitiveness will be threatened. Asks which method the government intends to use to follow up and measure the effects of the simplification initiatives taken from the EU side. Read the speech
- Welcomes the government initiatives with the regulatory simplification council and the implementation council. Hopes that these councils lead to actual results and will monitor the work in the Committee on Industry. Read the speech
Sweden trade policy: free trade, EU market and Mercosur
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- Answers that he does not have knowledge of the short-term support and asks to be allowed to return. Argues that rule simplification facilitates for companies and praises the government's work with the Implementation Council and the Simplification Council. Read the speech
- Argues that qualified labor immigration needs to be developed through faster permit processes. Wants to increase trade through regulatory simplifications and consider how far environmental requirements should be pushed to facilitate the competitiveness of companies. Read the speech
Government priorities: tax cuts, coastal protection and healthcare
- Asks the minister what measures are planned to ensure that a new generation of farmers can produce necessary goods. Argues that difficulties with generational transitions risk undermining Sweden's food security. Read the speech
2024 state-owned enterprises report: M, S, and V debate roles
- Proposes approval of the reservation on the review of the state's corporate ownership. Argues that state-owned companies should be operated with a focus on core missions, business acumen, and social benefit without political activism. Suggests that the state should gradually reduce ownership in companies in competitive markets. Read the speech
Government budget, climate policy and wolf management debate
- Asks what measures are being taken to ensure that environmental regulations do not hinder the international competitiveness of Swedish industry. Argues that strict environmental requirements can lead to increased production costs and the relocation of companies. Read the speech
Sweden's credibility, energy, infrastructure and aid debate
- Asks whether the Minister intends to take concrete measures to ensure that public funds are managed more responsibly and transparently. Criticizes the Energy Agency's lack of control and follow-up regarding the disbursement of loans to hope companies that were later converted into grants. Read the speech
Strategy for cultural and creative industries: SD, S, V
- Motion to approve the government's proposal as it promotes growth, innovation, and cultural life through advice, funding, and skills development. Also welcomes measures to strengthen intellectual property rights, combat piracy, and promote exports. Read the speech
Grid connection and fossil-free electricity for green transition
- Requests a more specific definition and quantification of the maturity level concept to avoid uncertainty for new actors. Also asks about the possibility of regularly reviewing and adjusting the application of the maturity level to ensure fairness. Read the speech
- Demands clarity regarding implementation timelines and how the government ensures predictable permit processes without harming the environment or the local population. Argues that state-owned companies must not be given advantages over private actors to ensure a fair and competition-neutral energy market. Read the speech
- Demands clearer definitions of the concept of maturity level to avoid different interpretations. Argues that the authority and the government must clarify which rules apply for power allocation. Read the speech
Gang violence, school cuts and sentencing debate in Riksdag
- Asks if the minister intends to improve and simplify the regulatory framework to support innovation within the chemical industry. Argues that the government should avoid over-implementation of EU directives to ensure a level playing field. Read the speech
Sweden trade policy: competitiveness, Russia sanctions, China
- Argues that open and free trade is the foundation for prosperity and wants to reduce protectionism as well as include social and environmental sustainability in trade agreements. Proposes a competition review, an export promotion program for the technology sector and that national interests are protected against blackmail and espionage. Criticizes the EU's export ban on Swedish snus. Read the speech
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- Answers questions about fair trade by referring to the party's committee motion. Argues that the party drives its policy through motions against the government to ensure fair trade for all. Read the speech
- Argues that equality in trade is about Swedish companies competing under the same conditions as other countries. Emphasizes that Swedish companies' focus on quality and the environment is a necessary survival strategy to strengthen Sweden's competitiveness. Read the speech
Government management of healthcare, economy, energy and environment
- Asks how the minister intends to address deficiencies in the existing regulatory framework for regulating competition between public actors and private companies. Read the speech
Intellectual property rights for innovation and AI regulation
- Proposes that the state should assist in patent disputes, appoint an authority for assistance in cases of infringement and investigate an insurance solution with a state guarantee. Also requests a cap on litigation costs in patent disputes. Read the speech
State ownership: M wants to sell, S keeps Lernia and Bilprovning
- Argues that state ownership requires a thorough review to ensure efficiency and value for the people. Proposes reforms for better goal-setting and transparency, and that state-owned companies should primarily safeguard national interests. Read the speech
Government investments in crime prevention, defense and education
Medicines and dental care: pharmacy market and staff shortages
- Argues that antidepressants should not be the first choice for children due to long queues within psychiatry and wants the government to map out the causes of the increased use. Also wants an investigation to be appointed for environmental testing of pharmaceuticals and proposes a dental care reform with a high-cost protection to increase equality. Read the speech
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- Argues that the reform is important and needed, especially for elderly people with poor dental health. Explains that the issue is a matter of prioritization and that it will be on the agenda soon. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the appropriations for health and medical care have gone to administrative jobs instead of frontline healthcare staff. Argues that money is not always the solution but is about management, as increased appropriations have led to increased administration. Read the speech
- Argues that administration has increased at the expense of frontline healthcare staff. Suggests that resources should be used for staff who work close to the sick and emphasizes that the Tidö Agreement contains measures to develop the role of pharmacies. Read the speech
- Argues that the dental care reform will be implemented during the mandate period. Emphasizes that the oral health of the elderly is a major problem and suggests that the doctor's role be clarified as well as that an investigation into responsibility be carried out. Read the speech
- Confirms that the dental care issue is a prioritized point in the Tidö Agreement that shall be implemented. Argues that school health care is important and must be monitored so that it is not affected by cuts. Read the speech
Social policy, energy, immigration and children's rights
- Asks whether the minister considers that social workers' resources are used in the best way and how the work is facilitated so that social workers can meet children and young people who are suffering. Argues that administration and record-keeping take time away from meetings with children. Read the speech
Healthcare priorities: KD, V, and S debate funding and staffing
- Wants a national action plan for rare diseases and enhanced palliative care for children. Proposes a ban on non-medical circumcision of minors as well as an age limit of 25 years for treatment of gender dysphoria. Read the speech
- Argues that healthcare must be based on evidence-based and researched knowledge to be legitimate. Asks whether people at an early age are capable of making decisions regarding gender-reassignment surgeries. Read the speech
- Advocates for an age limit for decisions on gender reassignment to ensure that the person is in a sober state. Argues that care should be based on evidence-based and scientifically proven knowledge. Read the speech
Healthcare organization: KD state takeover, S health centers, C choice
- Criticizes today's healthcare organization and long healthcare queues. Wants to introduce availability requirements for ambulance healthcare, investigate state ownership as well as clarify a distribution of responsibility where the state receives a more overarching role. Read the speech
Healthcare competence supply, e-health and preparedness debate
- Argues that healthcare is in crisis due to understaffing and lack of accessibility. Advocates for increased state governance and funding to ensure equitable care, as well as national coordination, reduced administrative burden, and faster digitalization. Read the speech
- Asks how healthcare should be resolved if there is no hidden pot of money. Argues that the regions have an untapped administrative capacity and asks how these resources can be utilized. Read the speech
- Argues that the deficiencies in healthcare are primarily due to a shortage of nurses rather than doctor capacity. Asks why Vänsterpartiet does not see that the regions already have sufficient resources that can be utilized in the right way. Read the speech
Healthcare product availability and preparedness in Sweden
- Agrees with the government's proposal to codify access to healthcare products and welcomes the authorities' mandate to strengthen preparedness. Moves for approval of the proposition in its entirety to ensure the supply and stockpiling of medicines and medical products. Read the speech
- Argues that the bill is a long-term measure that requires companies to fulfill their obligations. Points out that the employer is already obliged to ensure the availability of protective equipment through Arbetsmiljöverket's mandate. Read the speech
- Agree that it is important to build up stocks quickly. Argue that the stock proposal is incredibly important to move forward in the issue and constitutes a big step in the right direction. Read the speech
- Argues that the proposal in the bill to explicitly state requirements for healthcare products and equipment is a sufficiently good answer. Claims that this wording addresses the employees' safety. Read the speech
- Argues that the bill will generate increased stockholding. Points out that employers are already today obliged to have stock for the staff's equipment in the event of a crisis. Read the speech
Energy policy, citizenship, healthcare and working environment
- Asks whether the minister intends to work towards a more efficient care chain where doctors are given more time for patient-oriented work. Refers to the fact that Swedish district doctors are more stressed than in other OECD countries and that time is insufficient. Read the speech
Ukraine support, Archer artillery, school burden and fishing
- Wants a specific national research program for mental health to be developed. Asks if psychiatry can be implemented as a part of the close care concept. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.