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What Jonny Cato 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.
Detention center security: migration policy and privacy debate
- Argues that the bill is reasonable and that expanded searches increase safety for both staff and detainees. However, motions for approval of the reservation to strengthen the children's perspective as children have a right to physical contact with their parents. Read the speech
Labor law: statutory reduction of working hours and platform economy
- Argues that the entrepreneur's perspective is missing and that work in small companies is a prerequisite for a good working environment. Criticizes the Social Democrats' proposal on shortening working hours and abolishing the careance deduction as it affects entrepreneurs and risks increasing the bankruptcy rate. Read the speech
- Argues that entrepreneurs create jobs and that politics should not create obstacles for their growth. Criticizes the Social Democrats' proposal because it makes it more complicated and more expensive to run businesses and requires more employment in the face of a skills shortage. Read the speech
- Shares the view that the EU should stay away from labor market policy. Criticizes the Sweden Democrats for previously supporting the government's line regarding the EU's platform directive despite their current stance. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government has given the EU Commission the opportunity to influence Swedish labor market policy. Asks whether the Sweden Democrats will be tough in future negotiations and say no to similar proposals. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's lack of labor market policy reforms and the high unemployment. Argues that it is too expensive and complicated to run businesses and suggests that the government should review the rules on sympathy measures. Read the speech
Unemployment management and labor market measures in Riksdag
- Argues that a policy for growth and entrepreneurship is the only sustainable way to reduce unemployment. Criticizes the government's increased employer contributions and a regulatory framework that creates uncertainty for entrepreneurs. Read the speech
- Proposes to lower the employer contributions for young people, companies that want to grow, and the first ten employees during the first two years. Also argues that SFI should be reformed to help newcomers into jobs. Read the speech
- Asks whether the minister is satisfied with everything that is happening under the Ministry of Employment's area of responsibility and argues that it is embarrassing that only four propositions have been delivered during the mandate period. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Social Democrats' labor market policy and their proposal for a 35-hour work week. Argues that the abolition of the parental leave deduction would cost employers 20 billion kronor annually and asks why they want to increase costs for companies. Read the speech
- Criticizes the proposal that increases costs for Swedish companies and places the problems on them. Argues that small business owners create jobs and that the Social Democrats want to make it harder and more expensive for them. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Sweden Democrats are turning the debate into an immigration policy issue. Argues that Sweden has problems with exclusion and asks for concrete proposals to increase integration so that more people with a foreign background enter the workforce. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Sweden Democrats have only proposed to set requirements. Argues that the solution requires Sfi to present concrete proposals to improve Sfi, lower costs and reduce red tape for entrepreneurs. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's deficient education and labor market policy as they have failed to solve the skills shortage. Argues that Sweden needs a liberal labor market policy that facilitates hiring and trains people for jobs. Read the speech
Workplace environment: zero mortality and crime penalties
- Proposes approval of reservation 5. Argues that the work environment should focus on preventive measures, mental health, and flexible forms of work. Wants to improve conditions within the welfare sector and proposes that Arbetsmiljöverket receives resources to support and coach. Criticizes the Social Democrats' proposal to abolish the quarantine deduction as it risks harming employers and the economy. Read the speech
Migration policy: deportations, integration and asylum rules
- Argues that the focus should be on substantive policy rather than on future elections. Criticizes that current compromises have reduced the possibilities for family reunification and quota refugees. Asks if the Moderaterna have any red lines for obtaining the Sverigedemokraterna's support. Read the speech
- Asks if the governing party has any red lines in the migration policy. Argues that the Moderaterna must clarify the boundaries in order not to let the Sverigedemokraterna dictate the terms and to demonstrate an open and inclusive policy. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats often think more similarly to the Center Party in migration policy than is portrayed. Criticizes the Social Democrats for not seeing the issues surrounding legal certainty for converts, LGBTQI cases, and public legal aid. Argues that legal certainty in the migration process risks being worsened by the government's current reorganization. Asks if the Social Democrats are prepared to make improvements for a more legally secure asylum and migration process. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Social Democrats have shifted in their migration policy to move closer to the Tidö parties. Argues that there is great arbitrariness in the asylum process for hbtqi-persons and converts and asks what the Social Democrats want to do to improve legal certainty for these groups. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government base requires people to go home. Argues that most who fled for their lives want to become a part of Sweden and questions what demands the Sverigedemokraterna will set in future government negotiations. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Sweden Democrats do not propose improvements for integration but instead point out people in social exclusion as the problem. Wants to invest in the hundreds of thousands of people who will be a part of Sweden. Read the speech
- Advocates for an open and orderly migration policy based on humanism and individual responsibility. Criticizes the government's policy for limiting family reunification and quota refugees and instead wants to invest in people through rapid integration and strict requirements for self-sufficiency. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is doing nothing for integration and criticizes that severely ill children cannot have their cases reviewed or that children cannot be reunited with their parents. Suggests that more quota refugees should be accepted and that integration policy should be improved through, among other things, SFI and lowered thresholds for employment. Read the speech
- Proposes to exempt companies from taxes for the first ten employees and reform SFI with a focus on the business sector. Criticizes the government's integration policy as inadequate and embarrassing. Read the speech
Government economic policy, tax cuts and family priorities
- Argues that the situation on the labor market is serious due to a large skills gap. Asks if the government is willing to listen to the business community and withdraw the proposal for a wage floor of 100 percent of the median wage. Read the speech
Labor market policy and unemployment insurance debate
- Criticizes the government's labor market policy for being so bad that it can hardly be graded. Proposes that companies with zero to ten employees should be exempted from the employer contribution to facilitate new hires. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the reform of Arbetsförmedlingen was not carried out by the government. Argues that the agency lacks a political direction and that the Moderaterna have not presented any concrete proposals for its development. Read the speech
- Argues that the problems in the labor market are deeper than changing management. Criticizes the government for lacking a clear political direction for Arbetsförmedlingen and letting the agency choose its own path. Read the speech
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- Argues that the Tidö parties lack unity on labor market policy, which means that nothing happens. Asks if the government cooperation is so weak that the Liberals would rather have a government that can provide the conditions for a bourgeois, liberal labor market policy. Read the speech
Deportation prescription, track-switching and re-entry bans
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- Criticizes that the government is closing off opportunities for companies to recruit foreign labor. Argues that there is great concern in the business community as labor is needed and that not enough is being done to make people employable. Read the speech
- Argues that further measures are needed to increase returns after rejection. Wants to review the prescription period to stimulate returns and advocates for a review of track changes to retain persons who work and contribute to society. Read the speech
Labor immigration maintenance requirements and wage impact
- Argues that labor immigration is necessary to fill skill shortages as there is no competition for the jobs. Asks if the government agrees on raising the wage floor and if the Sweden Democrats want to ignore the companies' needs. Read the speech
- Asks for evidence of cheating in industries that need IT architects. Argues that Sweden has a large skills shortage and needs to recruit from outside the EU. Criticizes that the current wage floor has led to 40 percent of IT architects leaving the country. Read the speech
- Argues that more people need to pay tax to finance school, healthcare and defense. Criticizes the increase of the wage floor as it risks reducing tax revenues by 5 billion kronor. Asks when the government will introduce a wage floor of 100 percent of the median wage. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Moderaterna are responsible for the government's policy and asks when the government intends to introduce the wage floor of 35,600 kronor. Argues that the new wage floor affects the large mass who earn around 25,000–26,000 kronor. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's raised wage floor for creating uncertainty and harming small business owners. Argues that the increase hinders skill supply, reduces tax revenues, and risks leading to companies moving abroad. Read the speech
- Criticizes the accusation of wanting to keep people out of the labor market. Argues that the government's labor market policy is ineffective and points to facts that 40 percent of IT architects from third countries have left Sweden due to the wage floor. Read the speech
- Argues that a wage floor of 35,600 kronor will have major consequences for many industries. Criticizes the wage floor as it is expected to reduce tax revenues by 5 billion kronor and points out that business owners are directly concerned. Read the speech
Integration: SD wants return migration, M wants language rules
- Criticizes the government for not delivering policies to solve unemployment and integration. Proposes to limit parental leave for newcomers, introduce job-Swedish as well as exempt companies with zero to ten employees from the employer contribution. Read the speech
Integration and equality: SD return migration, SK tax cuts
- Criticizes that the Sweden Democrats' policy is an ineffective return migration policy rather than an integration policy. Asks if the party will abandon the return migration policy to instead invest in language, jobs, and investments in people. Read the speech
- Argues that people are willing to work but are hindered by the system. Criticizes that the investigation shows that the duty to provide information does not have an effect and that return grants risk worsening integration. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has bought the Sweden Democrats' votes through costly immigration grants. Suggests that the 2.4 billion should instead be used for tax cuts for those outside the labor market as well as investments in jobs and language. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Moderaternas migration policy and questions what amount is considered appropriate for the return migration grant. Argues that investigations show that the grant does not work and advocates that the money should instead be invested in language and integration. Read the speech
- Argues that a divided society weakens Sweden and that all people are an asset who should be given the tools to contribute. Criticizes the government's failed integration policy and advocates for investments in jobs and language instead of return migration grants. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Sweden Democrats' rhetoric regarding foreign-born individuals as repulsive. Asks if the Liberals will reconsider their position on allowing the Sweden Democrats to join a government. Read the speech
- Questions about the Liberals' position on integration policy and cultural exchanges. Argues that requirements for language and work are important, but that basic values regarding equality and hbtqi must apply in Sweden. Read the speech
Labor market policy: SD, S, and M debate benefits and taxes
- Argues that social mobility must increase to counter exclusion and that Sweden should be a place for success. Criticizes the government's policy of raising employment costs and proposes structural reforms that lower the threshold to the first job, improve skills matching, and expand entry-level jobs. Wants the unemployment insurance to be phased out faster to prioritize the work line. Read the speech
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- Argues that the policy is not black and white and that investments can work for both persons with functional variations and newcomers. Criticizes the Sweden Democrats' policy and instead advocates for investments in people to create jobs for everyone. Wants to cut back on Samhall as it is considered inefficient labor market policy. Read the speech
Sweden migration policy: M, S, and V debate integration
- Argues that the Sweden Democrats' migration policy is being criticized by investigations due to lack of efficiency and high costs. Criticizes that the party promotes proposals that create division in society and make people with a foreign background feel unwelcome. Read the speech
- Criticizes Ludvig Aspling's rhetoric and behavior. Argues that the Sweden Democrats were wrong regarding exceptions in the disclosure law and points out that the investigator notes that return grants are ineffective policy that increases division. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for lacking decisiveness and delivering insufficient conditions for Ukrainian refugees in Sweden. Argues that the lack of dignity affects the Ukrainian war effort and asks if the Christian Democrats are proud of the government's policy. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Christian Democrats voted no to increased daily compensation for Ukrainian refugees. Argues that Sweden should be ashamed that the living conditions here are worse than in other countries and wants to help Ukraine in every way. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's migration policy and legislation for creating exclusion and division. Argues that people should be seen as an asset and advocates for investments in functional integration measures instead of return grants. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has only delivered austerity measures and criticizes that nothing is being done to invest in people's ability to become a part of the common Sweden. Asks where the liberal watchdog went. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is investing in ineffective return grants instead of investing in people's integration through language and work. Criticizes that the current policy has yielded to the Sweden Democrats' demands at the expense of family reunification and humanitarian grounds. Read the speech
Government management of economy, infrastructure, and health
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- Argues that the presented measures do not fall under the responsibility of the Ministry of Employment. Criticizes the government's labor market policy for lacking concrete proposals and asks how the minister intends to combat unemployment. Read the speech
Living conditions for Ukrainians with temporary protection
- Criticizes that the government has not improved the conditions for Ukrainian refugees earlier despite promises of high priority. Argues that the lack of support affects morale and asks if one is satisfied with the current situation. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Moderaterna seem proud that Ukrainian refugees go hungry or choose other countries. Argues that the Centerpartiet has voted for improvements and suggests more safety options, such as child allowance. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Social Democrats vote with the government and lack solidarity with Ukrainian refugees. Asks why Ukrainian refugee children should not have the same rights as other refugee children. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Social Democrats are adapting their policy to the Sweden Democrats. Argues that the Social Democrats have nullified the conditions for the Ukrainian children by not giving them the right to child allowance. Read the speech
- Argues that the proposal is an improvement but criticizes the government for not granting full rights to child allowance, housing allowance, and maintenance support. Wants that Ukrainians with work should be able to become labor migrants in order to be registered in the population register faster and stay permanently. Read the speech
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Income-based unemployment insurance: SD, S, and V debate
- Asks whether the raised ceiling is a compromise or if the Moderaterna have shifted. Also asks how the raised ceiling contributes to the work line. Read the speech
- Argues that the bill both strengthens and weakens the work principle through the raised ceiling in the unemployment insurance. Asks when other reforms to strengthen the work principle will be presented. Read the speech
- Argues that it should always be profitable to work and that the new unemployment insurance contributes to security and reduced unemployment. Criticizes that the government permanently [sets] high compensation levels and moves for approval of reservation 4. Read the speech
- Argues that Centerpartiet negotiates and cooperates to create a bourgeois, liberal work line. Asks rhetorically what compromises the Moderaterna will need to make if the Sverigedemokraterna becomes a larger party. Read the speech
- Rejects accusations of political games. Argues that Centerpartiet is an active opposition that can compromise on economic policy and labor market policy, but not on people's equal rights and value. Read the speech
Migration policy: M wants lower immigration and higher wages
- Argues that the right of asylum is the basis of migration policy and criticizes the government basis' view on refugees as well as their slow handling of Ukrainian refugees. Proposes that Ukrainian refugees should be granted exemptions from the requirement for work permits in order to be able to obtain rights more quickly. Read the speech
Integration policy: SD, S, and V debate requirements and cuts
- Argues that the way society and politicians respond to and talk about people with a foreign background plays a role in integration. Criticizes the Sweden Democrats' activities for spreading hatred and suspicion, which creates a "us and them" that negatively affects integration. Asks if the speaker shares the view that hateful comments and mudslinging hinder successful integration. Read the speech
- Argues that the Sweden Democrats are responsible for Sweden's integration policy because they are part of the Tidö Agreement. Asks if the speaker believes that the politicians' rhetoric and way of speaking about people affects integration. Read the speech
- Argues that civil society and association life are crucial for integration, especially in rural areas. Asks whether the Moderaterna will push for increased investments in civil society and association life in rural areas for better integration. Read the speech
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- Argues that Sweden is poor at listening to the needs of people from other countries. Criticizes the Christian Democrats for having legitimized the Sweden Democrats' hateful troll factories and asks if this hinders integration. Read the speech
- Argues that how politicians and society speak about people affects integration. Criticizes the Christian Democrats for legitimizing the Sweden Democrats through cooperation and believes that hate from SD's troll factories worsens integration. Read the speech
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Labor immigration: wage floors, screening and 34,200 SEK
- Asks whether the Christian Democrats will fight for livestock keepers, tractor drivers, and forestry workers to be exempted from the wage floor. Argues that labor immigration is essential for the countryside. Read the speech
- Criticizes the opposition for focusing on game theory instead of substantive politics. Asks if the Christian Democrats can promise to exempt green industries from the wage floor of 34,000 kronor, as this is considered a fantasy wage. Read the speech
- Argues that labor immigration is an important asset for the Swedish economy and welfare. Criticizes the government's proposals on wage floors and bureaucratic exceptions which risk destroying the Swedish model and preventing companies from recruiting necessary competence. Read the speech
- Argues that requirements for wages in accordance with collective agreements or industry practice are reasonable. Criticizes that the government and Sverigedemokraterna classify everyone with a salary below 34,200 kronor as low-wage workers. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the previous legal requirement for wages was 13,000 kronor. Argues that the Center Party stands on the side of the companies and that labor immigration is an alternative when skills are not found in Sweden. Criticizes the Sweden Democrats' narrative. Read the speech
- Argues that a reasonable wage level for labor migrants should lie between 17,000 and 18,000 kronor. Asks whether the Moderaterna will significantly expand the list of shortage occupations. Read the speech
- Demands an answer from the government regarding the delivery of a labor market policy before the system for labor migration is changed. Argues that investments in the labor market must occur before the possibility for companies to hire labor migrants is restricted. Read the speech
- Argues that Swedish companies provide an honest picture when they state that they lack competence. Points out that the need for labor is regional and local and asks how the government is to get people to move to smaller towns. Read the speech
- Argues that one should start by raising the unemployment insurance and completely overhaul the system for labor immigration. Promises to vote for tax cuts and qualification in welfare to push through bourgeois liberal politics. Read the speech
Labor immigration: wage requirements and maintenance rules
- Criticizes that the Moderaterna are tone-deaf to the business community's criticism. Argues that labor immigration is necessary for Sweden's competitiveness and prosperity and asks if the Moderaterna will take the criticism to heart. Read the speech
- Criticizes the investigation as a politically commissioned product that does not solve problems with cheating and crime. Argues that 34,100 kronor is not a low wage and demands concrete labor market policy to get more people into work. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the debate mixes up asylum migration with labor migration. Argues that labor migration primarily concerns shortage occupations and questions whether the Sweden Democrats know better than the business community about the problems that arise. Asks whether it is the politics or the companies that create jobs. Read the speech
- Argues that the companies' concern is due to the actual policy that Sverigedemokraterna and Moderaterna are pursuing. Points out that labor shortages are often the same throughout the EU and questions which occupations Sverigedemokraterna will accept during political labor market assessment. Read the speech
Government responsibility, infrastructure, crime and economy
- Argues that Sweden's support for Ukrainians in Sweden needs to be improved as the current daily allowance of 71 kronor is too low. Asks if the government can increase the daily allowance to reduce the stress for those fighting at the front. Read the speech
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Fatal workplace accidents: V demands measures and more inspectors
- Argues that the high number of fatal accidents is a failure that requires decisive action from both politicians and employers. Proposes specific investments in preventive work with a focus on smaller companies and improved agency cooperation to combat crime in the workplace. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's inability to deliver policy in the area of the labor market and argues that the Ministry of Employment delivers fewer bills than other ministries. Urges the government to stop talking and start delivering concrete policy. Read the speech
Integration: SD wants stricter policy, M seeks language rules
- Criticizes that the Tidö parties' list of propositions is empty of integration measures. Argues that requirements must be combined with practical opportunities for language and jobs and asks about the Sweden Democrats' policy for those who stay in the country. Read the speech
- Argues that the Tidö Agreement lacks labor market policy and is empty on integration policy. Criticizes that the municipalities are forced to take money from other parts of the welfare system when resources are lacking. Asks how the Sverigedemokraterna want to develop SFI. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats are self-critical regarding their integration policy. Criticizes the rhetoric used about people on the move and asks how many quota refugees the Social Democrats want to accept. Read the speech
- Asks how many quota refugees the Social Democrats want to accept. Criticizes that the Social Democrats have moved from wanting to accept 5,000 quota refugees to a significantly lower figure and wants to know what has happened during the year. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's lack of concrete integration reforms and argues that the focus lies on border control instead of inclusion. Proposes an establishment loan, result-based SFI funding as well as increased long-term support to civil society. Read the speech
- Argues that establishment loans can lower the costs of migration so that more can come to Sweden. Clarifies that the example of qualification into the welfare system was an example and that the party is open to other solutions. Read the speech
- Argues that the party has many proposals and notes that several parties are concerned about the labor immigration. Proposes a model for establishment loans similar to the CSN loan and calls for serious discussions about what works. Read the speech
Labor market policy and unemployment insurance reform debate
- Criticizes that the government is not delivering enough concrete proposals in the area of the labor market. Asks when the government will present proposals that actually strengthen the work line so that more people get jobs. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government lacks the political will to reform the labor market policy. Argues that the government should continue the reform that Centerpartiet initiated and questions how Moderaterna will move from words to action. Read the speech
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- Argues that the Tidöre Government should implement the Center Party's view on the unemployment insurance fund. Criticizes that the opponent focuses on his age instead of taking responsibility for Sweden. Read the speech
- Proposes a liberal economic reform policy that strengthens the work line and companies. Criticizes the government's lack of active labor market policy and wants to prioritize matching assistance, a faster tapering of unemployment benefits as well as that small companies without collective agreements should be allowed to use establishment jobs. Read the speech
- Argues that no active labor market policy is being carried out at all. Suggests that it should become cheaper to hire through lower employer contributions and criticizes the government's slow work in the labor market area. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the debate lacks concrete proposals on labor market policy and that the ministers have not delivered policy. Argues that reduced employer contributions are better than increased grants to Samhall and increased unemployment insurance. Read the speech
Sweden migration policy: M wants lower migration and stricter rules
- Argues that it is reasonable to have political differences of opinion. Asks if the Moderaterna feel the same as the Sverigedemokraterna about stripping away citizenship. Argues that statelessness creates exclusion and segregation since there is nowhere to return to. Read the speech
- Argues that the proposal to strip individuals of their citizenship is a new proposal from the Sverigedemokraterna. Asks if the Moderaterna really consider this to be good policy. Read the speech
- Proposes a budget allocation to increase the daily allowance for Ukrainian refugees. Criticizes the government's migration policy for being intolerant, argues that the wage floor does not counteract fraud and criticizes that families are being split up. Read the speech
- Welcomes that the government is investigating qualification for welfare. Argues that equivalent legislation at the EU level can occur without being at the minimum level. Asks if the speaker can repeat his question as he does not understand it. Read the speech
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PM Question Time: bank tax, nuclear power, and defense
- Asks whether the government intends to take measures so that farmers, forest owners, and berry growers can obtain the competence they need. Argues that farmers and forestry workers feel concerned about the government's new wage floor. Read the speech
Internal immigration control: police powers and body searches
- Proposes approval of reservation 2. Argues that the police need additional powers to counter the shadow society and ensure regulated immigration. Emphasizes that the measures must be proportionate and suggests a follow-up within one year. Read the speech
Stricter family immigration and humanitarian residence permits
- Criticizes that the proposal lacks a children's perspective and that the government is not standing on the children's side. Argues that seriously ill children risk being deported and asks how this improves integration or reduces exclusion. Read the speech
- Argues that family reunification is crucial for security and integration. Asks how deportation of seriously ill children can improve integration or reduce exclusion. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Social Democrats for lacking a children's perspective in the migration policy. Argues that the legislation risks deporting severely ill children and making reunification more difficult for children. Asks whether it is solidary to keep children separated from their parents or to deport children born in Sweden. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Social Democrats do not stand up for the right of severely ill children to receive care in Sweden. Argues that there must be a humanitarian safety valve for severely ill children. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the proposals imply a paradigm shift towards a colder Sweden that dismantles values of equality and human rights. Argues that restrictions on humanitarian grounds and family reunification harm integration, split families, and make it harder for seriously ill children to stay. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the proposals mean that families are kept separated. Argues that war and oppression, not parents, are the cause of split families and asks if the member actually believes that family reunification contributes to gang crime. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government does not present any concrete proposals on integration policy. Argues that it is embarrassing that the party that wants to protect the family proposes that families should be kept separated as a way to solve the integration issue. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Liberals' migration policy and argues that they have not taken responsibility for integration. Asks whether the Liberals have changed their previous policy or if the current position is a compromise in the Tidö Agreement. Read the speech
- Criticizes the link between the residence permits of seriously ill children and increased gang crime. Argues that the proposals make it more difficult for children to be reunited with their parents and that seriously ill children should leave Sweden. Read the speech
Strengthening Swedish unemployment insurance and flexicurity
- Proposes approval of the reservation to reject the proposition. Argues that a thorough investigation should be carried out to reform the unemployment insurance into a flexicurity model that promotes transition and the work principle. Read the speech
- Argues that there are fundamental differences in the view on the labor market and the concept of security. Criticizes that the government chooses specific parts instead of a total review. Wants to increase incentives and set higher requirements to promote the work principle. Read the speech
- Argues that the government needs to do more so that more people can receive the right education and enter the labor market. Proposes a model with higher compensation at the beginning and a sharp ladder to encourage the work principle. Read the speech
- Argues that the January Agreement contained bourgeois liberal policy where the work line is strengthened through a flexicurity model. Asks if the government intends to submit a bill on a regulatory framework for an income-based unemployment insurance fund. Read the speech
- Asks when the government will present a proposition based on SOU 2020:37. Argues that Sweden needs to move from the benefit line to the work line through an income-based unemployment insurance fund. Read the speech
- Questions about the Liberals' actual stance on the bill and whether they intend to proceed with an income-based unemployment insurance. Criticizes that the decision to be made differs from what the other parties actually want. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for not delivering a concrete line of action. Asks if the government intends to proceed with SOU 2020:37 and argues that the Sweden Democrats are governing the labor market policy. Read the speech
Migration track switching: M wants reform, V wants controls
- Argues that people who work and pay tax should be encouraged rather than deported to meet the skills shortage. Welcomes the National Audit Office's recommendations against fraud but opposes the government's intention to completely abolish track switching. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden needs all labor, not just highly qualified. Suggests that switching tracks is part of a labor policy to meet the industry's needs and criticizes the opponent's claims about unregulated immigration. Read the speech
- Argues that the government and the opposition are not doing enough for more foreign-born people to get work. Criticizes that current changes make it harder for foreign labor to come to Sweden. Argues that Sweden needs more labor for companies and the public sector to function. Read the speech
- Argues that it is incorrect to claim that all labor migrants press down wages. Wants to strengthen the system for labor migration and track switching to meet the skills shortage instead of limiting companies' opportunities. Read the speech
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Abolishing permit requirement for private dance events
- Criticizes that it is absurd to require a permit for spontaneous dance and argues that the abolition is a freedom reform that crushes Swedish bureaucracy. Moves for approval of the committee's proposal. Read the speech
Labor immigration: SD and M want higher wage floors
- Criticizes that the government and the Sverigedemokraterna are going against the investigation's conclusion that a raised wage floor does not counteract fraud and crime. Argues that raised wage floors will affect green industries, IT technicians, and qualified professions. Read the speech
- Argues that a raised wage floor does not counteract crime or fraud. Criticizes that the government bases its proposal on an investigation that does not show effect and requests other grounds for movement. Wants to safeguard the Swedish model where the parties themselves set the wages. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Moderaterna focus on labeling the opposition instead of presenting their own proposals. Expresses concern that the proposed wage floor is higher than the collective agreements for many shortage occupations and risks harming the companies. Read the speech
- Asks which occupations should not be exempted when introducing the new wage floor. Criticizes the proposal as hostile to businesses and argues that it exacerbates the skills shortage in the business sector. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Christian Democrats for not standing on the side of farmers and green industries. Asks why the Christian Democrats want to deport people who work as farmhands or tractor drivers and earn 25,000 kronor. Read the speech
- Argues that wages should be set by the parties according to the Swedish model. Criticizes that the proposed wage floor makes it difficult for farmers and green industries. Suggests that the government should instead present solutions to raise wages within these industries. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's proposal on raised wage floors as anti-business and argues that it harms industries that need foreign expertise. Proposes instead specific legislative changes to combat fraud and exploitation without destroying the system for honest companies. Read the speech
- Argues that a raised wage floor does not counteract fraud or crime according to the investigation. Suggests instead specific solutions, such as facilitating the rejection of applications intended to exploit the welfare system. Read the speech
- Criticizes the claim that the Social Democrats and the Center Party have done nothing. Argues that there are labor migrants in the countryside and that companies there are dependent on such labor. Argues that the investigation shows that a wage floor does not counteract fraud or crime. Read the speech
- Wants to safeguard the Swedish model where the parties in the labor market set the wages. Argues that it is the companies themselves that best know who is suitable to perform a job and criticizes that the proposal makes it harder for companies to find competence. Read the speech
- Argues that the parties in the labor market should determine wage formation. Proposes a higher wage floor that does not harm employers and wants an investigator to determine the exact level. Criticizes the government's lack of clarity regarding exceptions for green industries. Read the speech
Labor market policy and unemployment insurance benefit reforms
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- Wants the government parties to deliver policy to those without work instead of discussing the opposition's future. Criticizes the current government for raising employer contributions and unemployment insurance, which strengthens the benefit line instead of the work line. Read the speech
- Argues that the party can exert influence outside of the government and advocates for cooperation with Kristdemokraterna, Liberalerna and Moderaterna. Criticizes that the other parties are raising the a-kassa and stands for the contribution line. Read the speech
Work environment and hours: inspections, safety reps, hours
Sweden migration policy: M, SD and MP debate integration
- Asks whether the government base agrees on the need for a new migration policy at the EU level. Argues that Sweden cannot solve the migration issue on its own and that an EU policy is crucial. Read the speech
- Asks whether the government base agrees on the need for a common migration policy at the EU level. Argues that it is unfortunate that mandatory redistribution is lacking. Criticizes the Moderaterna for focusing on the opposition instead of their own side. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is more focused on the future than on the changes that come into force on December 1. Criticizes that it will become more difficult for children and siblings to be reunited with their families. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Christian Democrats for wanting to split up families and children. Asks where their red line is regarding how many children should be separated from their parents and when they should be reunited. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Liberals for their speech lacking content on how integration and reception should be improved. Asks what is liberal, humane, and compassionate in the government's migration policy. Read the speech
- Questions whether the speaker stands behind their own party's migration policy. Criticizes the Liberals' policy for lacking humanity and for proposals on how the right to asylum should be protected or how reception should be improved. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's policy for being cold and intolerant and argues that the Tidö Agreement is a copy of the Sweden Democrats' policy. Expresses concern that Sweden is moving towards a closed society and requests concrete integration solutions instead of restrictive migration measures. Read the speech
Labor migration framework: maintenance and wage requirements
- Argues that labor immigration is crucial for companies' survival and development. Criticizes the government's simplified reasoning regarding skills shortages and expresses concern over plans to reduce labor immigration. Read the speech
- Argues that companies' needs should govern labor immigration and criticizes the government's proposal on wage floors. Proposes specific solutions against fraud and exploitation instead of dismantling the system. Read the speech
- Asks how the government views seasonal labor immigration and how a wage floor would affect it. Emphasizes that many companies are directly dependent on this workforce and requests clearer answers regarding the concerns of agricultural companies. Read the speech
Integration policy: SD, S, and M debate newcomer requirements
- Argues that it is important to have strict requirements for newcomers, but emphasizes that they must also be given opportunities to learn the language and gain security. Criticizes that the opposing party does not mention civil society or concrete initiatives on language and school. Read the speech
- Argues that the Sweden Democrats lack concrete solutions on integration issues. Asks what the party concretely wants to do to improve Sfi. Read the speech
- Argues that the mass flight directive creates limited opportunities for Ukrainian refugees. Proposes that the housing allowance be increased, that full access to SFI be granted, and that unaccompanied children be followed up. Asks if the Moderaterna agree on the need for a rethink. Read the speech
- Argues that it is reasonable to give Ukrainian women the opportunity to study Swedish at SFI. Criticizes the current daily allowance of 71 kronor as incredibly little in relation to inflation and asks if the daily allowance should be increased. Read the speech
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Labor law: SD seeks business/parenthood support, V bans layoffs
- Argues that the Center Party implemented historical reforms for a modern labor law. Criticizes EU regulations that threaten the Swedish model and demands clarity from the government regarding labor market policy. Read the speech
- Argues that the labor market must be changed based on today's conditions and requirements. Emphasizes the importance of following up and adjusting previous reforms through constant dialogue with the labor market's parties. Read the speech
- Argues that the labor market needs to be flexible to suit all people's different needs. Emphasizes that security looks different today than in the 1970s and that society is changing. Read the speech
- Argues that Centerpartiet implemented extensive reforms of Arbetsförmedlingen and labor law. Criticizes Moderaterna for now criticizing these reforms despite having previously advocated for them. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Moderaterna's strategy of attacking individual Centerpartiet members. Argues that Centerpartiet safeguards the Swedish model and that the parties reached a good agreement. Read the speech
Labor market policy: SD, S, and M propose new investments
- Criticizes that the government chooses the benefit line over the work line. Asks why the Moderaterna prioritize higher unemployment insurance over more job-creating measures. Read the speech
- Argues that the Center Party's policy is bourgeois and liberal. Criticizes the Moderates for not having implemented reforms during the Alliance and argues that they lack concrete measures to strengthen the work line. Asks what measures will increase the work line. Read the speech
- Argues that unemployment is due to failed job integration and demands more open doors to the labor market. Criticizes the government's resource reductions for matching actors and local offices, and suggests that funding levels be secured to improve matching. Read the speech
Immigrant integration, gender quotas and abortion rights debate
- Criticizes that the Liberals have reduced the number of quota refugees from 5,000 to 900 per year. Asks how many quota refugees the Liberals as a party want to receive. Read the speech
- Expresses joy that the Liberals seem to have a different direction than before. Argues that the quota refugee system should prioritize those with the greatest needs, such as women and children who have been subjected to trauma. Asks if the Liberals want to change what types of quota refugees are accepted. Read the speech
- Criticizes the previous speech for being racist and for placing the entire responsibility for integration problems on immigrants. Argues that the policy must be improved to bring more foreign-born women from exclusion to inclusion. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the answer to questions about language learning and integration has become deportation. Argues that the voters expect a better integration policy than what is actually implemented and demands answers on how foreign-born individuals should be given better conditions. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden faces major integration challenges and requires clearer expectations as well as better conditions for newcomers. Proposes result-based SFI funding, that the municipalities regain responsibility for establishment, limited parental leave for foreign-born individuals, and an establishment loan. Read the speech
Migration policy: M wants fewer permits and higher requirements
- Criticizes that the Tidö Agreement risks tearing up existing permanent residence permits, which contradicts administrative law principles. Asks the government who can be deported, how it will proceed, and when a clearer statement can be given. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government only responds by saying that everything should be investigated and demands clearer answers on whether persons with permanent residence permits are covered by the investigation. Argues that there is a difference between revoking permits and converting them. Read the speech
- Asks for clearer information regarding which permanent residence permits are to be converted into temporary ones. Argues that the government parties cannot answer these questions and assumes that it is the Sweden Democrats' point. Read the speech
- Notes that persons with permanent residence permits now risk deportation. Criticizes the comparison with environmental permits as it concerns people who need security in Sweden after having fled difficult situations. Read the speech
- Argues that the Tidö parties want to move the assessment of safe countries from authorities and experts to politicians. Asks how the Christian Democrats believe that this leads to increased legal certainty. Read the speech
- Expects the Sweden Democrats to have great influence over migration policy. Criticizes that the Tidö Agreement implies a reduced right to an interpreter and revocation of residence permits, which calls into question how this is to lead to increased legal certainty. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's migration policy as nationalist and historically poor. Argues that the right to asylum is inviolable and advocates for a focus on integration. Criticizes the reduction of the quota refugee reception to 900 people and wants to prioritize the most vulnerable. Read the speech
- Argues that persons with permanent residence permits should be allowed to stay. Criticizes the Sweden Democrats for a lack of integration proposals and emphasizes the need to create conditions for integration. Asks for concrete reforms to facilitate language learning and establishment in the labor market. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Sweden Democrats do not explain how people are to learn Swedish to pass the proposed test. Asks why permanent residence permits should be revoked and argues that their policy does not hang together. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden should prioritize safe and legal routes by increasing the number of quota refugees. Criticizes the Tidö Agreement for making it harder for refugees to arrive and become part of society. Asks what integration requirements the government intends to set when selecting quota refugees. Read the speech
- Argues that the problem is primarily due to a poor integration policy. Suggests that Sweden should receive 6,000 or 7,000 quota refugees and criticizes the Moderaterna for not advocating for higher figures in the EU. Read the speech
- Argues that the Liberals have abandoned their liberal politics by choosing ministerial posts instead of advocating for more legal routes to Europe. Asks how many quota refugees the Liberals as a party want Sweden to receive. Read the speech
- Argues that the Liberals should answer how many quota refugees they want to accept. Asks whether the Liberals' policy is to reduce the number of quota refugees or if it is a compromise with SD. Read the speech
Higher maintenance requirement for labor migrants to stop wage dumping
- Criticizes that the proposal does not take into account the companies' concern over finding competence. Asks how companies can obtain the competence they need today if highly qualified labor is deported. Read the speech
- Points out that the investigation itself states that increased income requirements do not counteract abuse. Asks how companies can obtain the competence they need if the requirements become too high. Read the speech
- Criticizes the proposal as a raised wage floor hits shortage occupations, weakens the companies' competitiveness and harms Swedish GDP. Argues that the requirement does not counteract fraud but instead leads to more labor migrants losing their work permits. Read the speech
- Argues that labor immigration has been good for Sweden. Asks which occupational groups would be covered by an exemption since a wage floor of 33,200 kronor affects occupational groups such as systems developers and engineers. Read the speech
- Asks which exceptions the government intends to introduce regarding a raised wage floor. Argues that companies are concerned about finding competence within IT and engineering professions and wants to know if these groups are exempted. Read the speech
Crime, infrastructure, economy, housing and climate debate
- Criticizes the government's migration policy as a shift towards a historically conservative and nationalist policy. Argues that the right to asylum is inviolable and that the new policy is a hard blow for people on the run. Read the speech
- Argues that return is an important issue and that the Center Party motioned for a broad investigation to improve the process. Is prepared to review the government's proposal to increase efficiency, provided that it is combined with increased legal certainty. Read the speech
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- Argues that the proposal to remove an interpreter and legal counsel for converts and LGBTQI refugees does not increase legal certainty. Criticizes that these measures will instead decrease legal certainty. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.