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Jonathan Svensson (S)
What Jonathan Svensson 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.
Human rights, rule of law, economy and crime debate in Riksdag
- Argues that work is a fundamental prerequisite for welfare, freedom, and community. Criticizes that current policy has not equipped people sufficiently and proposes an active labor market policy with full employment as the goal. Read the speech
Government policy on unemployment, economy, security and social issues
- Argues that unemployment has increased by 100,000 people during the mandate period. Asks if the Minister for Employment stands by his statement that unemployment has decreased and what he answers the young people who become unemployed. Read the speech
Employer contribution reduction for youth and labor market
- Criticizes that the tax cut for young people in practice becomes a direct subsidy of corporate profits instead of creating more jobs. Asks if the government instead could have prioritized or designed the economic resources in a different way. Read the speech
- Argues that the government prioritizes tax cuts for high-income earners over effective labor market policy. Criticizes the reform for being ineffective and subsidizing jobs that would have been created anyway. Proposes instead job contracts with education or internship. Read the speech
- Argues that ordinary people do not experience the promised tax cuts. Criticizes that the reduction of the employer contribution is an inefficient measure that in practice subsidizes corporate profits instead of effectively combating youth unemployment. Read the speech
Public Employment Service support for persons with disabilities
- Asks what kind of measures are required if it is not immediate measures that are needed to provide people with disabilities a bearable life. Read the speech
- Argues that the government and the Sweden Democrats lack ambition and have made it more difficult for Arbetsförmedlingen to fulfill its mission. Criticizes that the supplements have primarily been about increased control rather than support for persons with disabilities. Read the speech
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- Asks why the Sverigedemokraterna are requesting a rejection of their own motion regarding an investigation into an increase of the wage subsidy ceiling. Also asks in what contexts these discussions are to be conducted. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government has not responded sufficiently to the Swedish National Audit Office's recommendations and that Arbetsförmedlingen fails to identify disabilities and provide support. Wants to see more individualized support with better resources and a review of the regulatory framework, including the cap on wage subsidies. Read the speech
Electricity subsidies, defense, migration and taxes debate
- Argues that the government ignores people's stories about high electricity bills. Wants the government to pay out the allocated funds to Swedish households and asks if the government is willing to do so. Read the speech
Social issues: profit in schools, veils and healthcare queues
- Criticizes that the Liberals continue to stand up for a market school with an interest in profit. Asks if the Liberals will stand up for a new proposal for a ban on profits in schools. Read the speech
Samhall changes and labor market role: L vs S on resources
- Argues that it is crucial that Samhall functions satisfactorily for persons with disabilities. Criticizes that the government is delaying the implementation of necessary changes despite the Riksrevisionen's criticism and the investigation's proposals. Read the speech
- Asks how long it will take to prepare the questions and criticizes that the government delivers too few proposals. Argues that the government's initiatives are of small scope and demands concrete measures to solve the problems. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's measures are insufficient as long-term unemployment among persons with disabilities is increasing. Criticizes the government for a lack of resources and political proposals and asks about planned changes within Samhall. Read the speech
Integration and equality: SD, S, M debate budget and laws
- Criticizes that the speaker has not presented concrete measures to solve the integration issues and segregation. Asks what measures the Sverigedemokraterna have had approved in the budget as well as whether the speaker is satisfied with the insufficient investments in the labor market, education, and housing. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is dependent on the Sweden Democrats' approval and argues that this has led to the work against segregation and labor market policy being deprioritized. Asks the member of parliament about her view on integration and the unemployed. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's and the Sverigedemokraternas budget for a lack of initiatives against integration challenges and for deprioritizing labor market policy. Proposes a "Sverigeförhandling" for long-term investments in vulnerable areas, the abolition of the EBO legislation and an active labor market policy with conditional benefits. Read the speech
- Argues that labor immigration should be handled separately from ordinary migration policy. Proposes a needs-based labor immigration where an individual assessment is made for each area. Read the speech
- Wants a needs-based labor immigration where an individual assessment is made for each individual area. Argues that previous more liberal rules for labor immigration have not been positive. Read the speech
Crime policy, energy supply, and defense priorities in Riksdag
- Notes that almost every fourth young person lacks work and that the situation has worsened during the mandate period. Criticizes the government for not presenting bills to handle the crisis and asks when they will come forward with political proposals. Read the speech
Gang crime, elderly care and criminal policy debate
- Criticizes the government's cuts and the closure of state service offices. Asks the Minister for Civil Affairs if they have realized their misprioritizations and when the new offices will be opened. Read the speech
National strategy for youth centers and leisure card costs
- Argues that youth centers are unique, professionally led meeting places that prevent social exclusion and crime. Criticizes the government's misprioritization and underfunding and asks the minister about the government's responsibility for the youth centers lacking sufficient resources. Read the speech
- Argues that it is positive to strengthen young people's opportunities in association life, but emphasizes the importance of meeting places without requirements, such as youth centers. Asks the Minister about the government's responsibility for the chronic underfunding of the youth centers. Read the speech
Child poverty in Sweden: M, SD, and S debate solutions
- Criticizes that the opposition questions the figures for child poverty instead of focusing on lowering them. Argues that the government lacks growth policy, which leads to high unemployment and that working parents have difficulty making ends meet. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's subsidy reform for only affecting a small group and argues that the budget lacks policies leading to increased employment. Asks when something other than subsidy caps and cuts to labor market and education policy will come. Read the speech
Government policies: care deduction, deportation, privatization
- Argues that a secure unemployment insurance protects against wage pressure and regulates the economy. Criticizes the government's new rules which worsen the compensation and hit workers and low-income earners hardest. Asks why these deteriorations are being implemented in the middle of a recession. Read the speech
Unemployment: L proposes lower employer fees for young people
- Criticizes the government's lack of growth policy and labor market policy, which has caused a sharp increase in youth unemployment. Asks whether the enhanced job tax credit is the government's most prioritized measure to push back youth unemployment. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government paints an incorrect picture of unemployed people receiving higher benefits than wages. Asks why the initiative for summer jobs for young people is not included in the budget bill despite a large reform space. Read the speech
- Argues that it is the Riksdag's mandate to scrutinize the government, not the other way around. Criticizes the government for not providing sufficient funds or presenting proposals to solve the crisis in the labor market. Read the speech
Unemployment among persons with disabilities and government measures
- Argues that people with disabilities have higher unemployment despite the skills shortage in society. Criticizes that Arbetsförmedlingen lacks resources and asks if the agency has sufficient funds to lower unemployment in this group. Read the speech
- Notes that the times to obtain a disability code are still too long and that Arbetsförmedlingen lacks the resources to fulfill its mission. Asks when the government will present actual solutions to the problems in the labor market. Read the speech
Government policies on foreign affairs, schools and climate
- Criticizes the government's cuts to Statens servicecenter which lead to the closure of the office in Åmål. Asks the Minister for Civil Affairs what the answer is to those citizens who will have poorer access to state services. Read the speech
Arbetsförmedlingen availability and 4 billion SEK savings
- Criticizes that Arbetsförmedlingen's reduced physical presence and lack of availability via telephone and web harms trust in public institutions. Asks how the minister will ensure support for the unemployed when the state service is weakened. Read the speech
- Argues that state service in every county is reasonable and that current availability via telephone and web is insufficient. Criticizes that cuts worsen the support for persons with disabilities or digital exclusion. Read the speech
Youth unemployment: L's vocational investments vs S's cuts
- Argues that youth unemployment is increasing sharply and that the government's measures are only a reprioritization of existing funds. Asks how the government justifies continued cuts in active labor market policies when so many young people lack work. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden's unemployment statistics have worsened faster than in many other European countries. Criticizes the government for not compensating the education sector for cost increases and for not presenting enough propositions. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government's measures are insufficient and that the education sector is underfunded while resources are lacking in the labor market policy. Argues that the government does not take youth unemployment seriously. Read the speech
State services: closures, digital tools and rural inequality
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- Argues that state activities should be valued based on collective benefits rather than solely economic goals. Criticizes that closures occur to finance tax cuts for high-income earners and points out that many groups outside of working age need physical service. Read the speech
Steg till arbete review: L wants less privatization, S more
- Argues that people with disabilities need the right support to participate in working life. Criticizes deficiencies in the procured intervention Steg till arbete and pushes for more interventions to return to the agency's own management. Read the speech
- Argues that privatization has gone too far and that democratic control is needed. Criticizes deficiencies in the quality of private providers where participants have been caught in a bind. Asks how the government views that companies with contested contracts receive extended contracts in other places. Read the speech
- Agree that the authority should set stricter requirements for suppliers and look forward to following the results of the work. Ask what other measures the government is taking so that more people with disabilities can get work and support. Read the speech
Labor market, migration, infrastructure and welfare debate
- Argues that Sweden faces major challenges with skills supply and increasing long-term unemployment. Asks if the government intends to take measures to help persons with disabilities who are extra vulnerable on the labor market. Read the speech
Labor market policy and unemployment insurance debate
- Criticizes the government for the increasing youth unemployment and deficiencies in the support for persons with disabilities. Wants to strengthen Arbetsförmedlingen's resources, introduce a driving license lift for young people and offer stronger, individually adapted support for persons with disabilities. Read the speech
Sickness benefit and maintenance for reduced work capacity
- Highlights deficiencies in the system where individuals unintentionally fall out of the sickness insurance due to assessments or lack of knowledge by various authorities. Asks the Minister if she intends to take measures to reduce the risk of people being left without support. Read the speech
- Argues that all work capacity should be utilized within reasonable limits. Criticizes that the Minister does not answer questions on how to prevent people from unintentionally falling out of the sickness insurance. Proposes a targeted information campaign from the authorities. Read the speech
Sale of state-owned companies and Bilprovningen ownership
- Criticizes the government's decision to sell Svensk Bilprovning AB and expresses concern over the intention to sell more state-owned companies. Asks which specific companies are to be sold and whether Samhall AB, which promotes employment for persons with disabilities, is included in the plans. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Minister calls the opposition's questions about Samhall AB immature. Argues that it is part of the Riksdag's oversight power to ask questions about the government's plans and asks if the Minister considers that they should not use this oversight power. Read the speech
Measures against high unemployment: L tax cuts, S policy
- Criticizes the government's insufficient measures and tax cuts that do not help the long-term unemployed with disabilities. Asks the Minister for concrete proposals beyond tax cuts for the wealthiest and cuts at Arbetsförmedlingen. Read the speech
- Asks for concrete proposals from the government. Criticizes that the current policy for persons with disabilities is insufficient and argues that it does not deliver individualized support to those who need it. Read the speech
Youth unemployment: Job guarantee, education and crime risks
- Argues that the high youth unemployment is an alarming and unsustainable situation. Criticizes the government's cuts to Arbetsförmedlingen and asks how the minister can justify these while tens of thousands of young people are unemployed. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is not providing sufficient resources to the education sector despite education being seen as important. Criticizes cuts in the labor market policy and asks how the government justifies these while youth unemployment is increasing. Read the speech
- Argues that society must offer support functions so that people can take work. Criticizes the government's cuts to Arbetsförmedlingen and argues that the government is failing to handle youth unemployment. Read the speech
Government management of economy, infrastructure, and health
- Highlights the increasing youth unemployment and its risk of long-term exclusion. Criticizes the government's passivity on the issue and asks when concrete proposals to handle the situation will be presented. Read the speech
Hearing technology aids for persons with disabilities in Sweden
- Argues that many with hearing impairments need support to promote equal participation in working life. Criticizes that Försäkringskassan rejects applications from persons with severe impairments and requests concrete measures so that more people can gain access to assistive devices. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has not succeeded in changing the ordinance sufficiently so that more people can manage their working lives. Asks why the government has not acted on problems with access to assistive devices and what measures are planned. Read the speech
- Argues that many with hearing impairments are denied support for work aids, which risks leading to reduced working hours or sick leave. Points out that Sweden has a skills shortage and asks if the Minister sees the seriousness of the issue. Read the speech
Unemployment insurance tapering: L's jobs vs S's inequality
- Criticizes that the bill lacks impact assessments for different income groups and equality. Argues that the sharper tapering of the unemployment insurance (a-kassan) can affect children's well-being by making it harder for parents to cover basic needs. Read the speech
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Youth unemployment regional differences and Arbetsförmedlingen
- Argues that youth unemployment varies geographically and is hit hard by cyclical fluctuations. Criticizes the Minister's response for being devoid of concrete measures and demands answers on how the government will handle regional differences despite the savings. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the budget lacks extensive investments in the education sector despite the Minister's statements. Asks how a tax cut for those who already have jobs is supposed to function as a solution to the rising youth unemployment. Read the speech
Labor market for young people: Arbetsförmedlingen and cuts
- Argues that youth unemployment is increasing faster than the unemployment of the rest of the population. Asks the Minister how the government views the fact that they contribute to increased unemployment and exacerbated skill shortages by not supporting the education sector in its crisis. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for lacking a plan and implementing cuts at Arbetsförmedlingen. Argues that this particularly affects young people with disabilities and asks how more young people are to get work despite reduced active labor market policy. Read the speech
- Argues that the government lacks a sufficient plan to handle the increasing unemployment among young people. Criticizes the government for being passive in the face of the education sector's crisis and for carrying out cuts to agencies. Read the speech
Healthcare capacity, labor market policy and social issues
- Criticizes the government's and the Sweden Democrats' policy which causes unemployment. Asks how the Minister for Employment answers those who receive lower compensation from the unemployment insurance fund and thus find it more difficult to pay rent and food. Read the speech
Youth unemployment: job tax credit, vocational college, housing
- Argues that work is crucial for the individual's livelihood and the financing of society. Criticizes that the government's investments are insufficient as the education sector is on its knees and Arbetsförmedlingen is struggling to deliver its mandate. Asks if the government's measures are sufficient. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is not doing enough to tackle youth unemployment. Argues that the school sector and Arbetsförmedlingen lack resources to fulfill their missions and asks if the government considers the current measures to be sufficient. Read the speech
- Argues that the government lacks a plan to handle the growing group of unemployed young people. Advocates for a more active labor market policy where authorities are given resources to actively support young people in nation-building. Read the speech
Unemployment and discrimination for young people with disabilities
- Argues that young people with disabilities are a doubly disadvantaged group who risk long-term exclusion. Asks how the Minister will ensure that Arbetsförmedlingen can focus on these individuals when the budget is insufficient. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government lacks a clear plan to handle unemployment and other social problems. Argues that the government prioritizes inflation at the expense of labor market policy, healthcare, and school, which hits young people with disabilities hard. Read the speech
Samhall work development: S wants better info with Arbetsförmedlingen
- Highlights deficiencies in Samhälls styrning och organisation, particularly the sparse staffing in the management level. Asks the Minister how the government intends to handle these deficiencies, especially regarding the large staff groups per manager. Read the speech
- Argues that managers at Samhall lack deeper knowledge about their employees. Asks how the government intends to handle the deficiencies revealed in the Riksrevisionen's report before a review is carried out. Read the speech
Government investments in crime prevention, defense and education
- Asks how the government will get more people into work, reduce dependency on benefits, and get more foreign-born people into the labor market despite the fact that, in practice, hardly any proposals are being put on the Riksdag's table. Read the speech
Försäkringskassan appropriations and financial situation debate
- Argues that savings on the personnel side lead to longer processing times. Criticizes that people with tight margins have to wait for important compensations and asks how the government will help households in the cost crisis. Read the speech
- Argues that the government lacks a clear plan for households with difficult finances. Asks how the government intends to act to secure these households' opportunities when they have to wait longer for decisions. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.