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Jörgen Grubb (SD)
What Jörgen Grubb 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.
School safety and study environment: resources, order, mobile-free
- Supports the committee's proposal to improve classroom discipline and safety in schools. Proposes expanded opportunities for the expulsion of disruptive students, mobile-free schools, expectation documents for students and parents as well as expanded opportunities to suspend students. Read the speech
- Argues that it is not reasonable to criticize the expectations document for it allegedly increasing teachers' workload, as it takes very little time to prepare. Explains that the document was needed as a basis to create a common understanding with parents from different cultures. Read the speech
- Argues that the expectations document does not require a huge apparatus or frequent contact with parents. Wants to use the document to anchor school rules in the home and increase knowledge of Swedish parenting culture. Read the speech
School information sharing for crime prevention: mandatory vs optional
- Proposes approval of the proposal. Argues that a tightening is needed because current legislation lacks requirements for mandatory reporting. A mandatory reporting benefits and protects both students, school staff, and classmates. Read the speech
Teacher certification and Kunskapsskolan resources report
- Supports the proposal in the report and wants to reduce the teacher's administrative burden through clearer regulation of teaching time. Argues that order in the classroom is required and proposes a versatile school meal with meat dishes. Read the speech
- Argues that it is the municipalities that distribute the school funding. Asks what the opponent actually wants an answer to, since the problem is not new and the opponent's party has previously supported governments. Read the speech
- Denies having criticized any proposal. Argues that the opposing party is spreading incorrect information about the investigation and that the party is not interested in reducing the school fee in rural areas. Read the speech
- Argues that the freedom to choose a school requires different types of schools. Criticizes the Left Party's desire to close independent schools since the students would then be left without a school. Asks if the Left Party has a plan for how the students should be relocated. Read the speech
- Argues that profit in schools is necessary for investments and that students choose these schools voluntarily. Claims that the Tidö group will demand that independent schools deliver results and do not take unreasonable profits. Argues that the system is good but needs improvements. Read the speech
- Argues that order and structure in the classroom is an important factor for students with NPF. Suggests that some students do best with support by their side or by sitting in a group. Read the speech
- Argues that the focus should be on order and tidiness in the existing classroom. Claims that this benefits all students, not just a small part. Read the speech
- Advocates for a mixed diet where students can choose between meat and vegetarian. Criticizes activist decisions that force specific food preferences and emphasizes the right to choose what one wants to eat. Read the speech
- Argues that the plate model has never been a problem and that students should not be forced to eat something they do not want. Suggests that both vegetarian and meat options should be available so that students can choose for themselves. Read the speech
School quality, teacher shortage and independent schools
- Argues that study time is positive for both teachers and students and that a lack of study time is one of the main reasons why qualified teachers do not take positions. Suggests that higher requirements should be placed on teacher education instead of having many places that are not filled. Read the speech
- Argues that many fully qualified individuals do not want to become teachers due to study anxiety. Suggests tightening teacher education to ensure high-quality teachers as a solution to the teacher shortage. Read the speech
- Do not want Muslim independent schools. Urges the Social Democrats to vote for a reservation concerning this. Read the speech
- Argues that the honor issue is a serious problem affecting all schools in Sweden. Wants to eliminate this issue and refers to university studies that demonstrate the severity of the situation. Read the speech
- Argues that limitations for independent schools should be governed through clear quality requirements. Asks what the solution to the problem is and if the alternative is to shut out 400,000 pupils from school. Read the speech
- Asks how Vänsterpartiet intends to solve the problem that many students choose independent schools. Argues that students are opting out of municipal schools and demands that Vänsterpartiet reflect on why this has occurred. Read the speech
- Wants a state-controlled school. Argues that school funding is distributed unevenly between municipal schools and that certain schools with problems receive significantly more money than others. Read the speech
- Asks whether it is reasonable for municipalities to differentiate school funding so significantly that some schools receive considerably higher variable costs. Argues that schools that do not need the money still receive allocated funds while other schools are left behind. Read the speech
School reforms: national class sizes, profit limits, knowledge
- Argues that safety and study environment are fundamental for students' education. Proposes to strengthen the principal's and teacher's leadership, introduce a mobile-free school, and switch to a ten-grade grading system. Criticizes current grade sliding and Skolverket's slow work with digital national tests. Wants to counter honor oppression and Islamization through mapping. Proposes to abolish mother tongue instruction to instead invest in increased instruction in Swedish. Read the speech
School issues: state control, 18-year schooling, no profit
- Criticizes that today's school has too large differences in results and a lack of focus on factual knowledge. Wants to adjust the curricula for more facts, tighten disciplinary rules, increase the proportion of teaching in Swedish, and take resources from mother tongue instruction. Read the speech
- Argues that the left side focuses on the independent schools (friskolor) as the major problem. Asks if it is the 2.7 billion kronor that is ruining Swedish schools or if there is more money involved. Read the speech
- Argues that the party has not been involved in the problems of the independent schools (friskolor) but that other governments and Social Democrats have been. Wants to remove mother tongue instruction by redistributing funds and tightening the requirements for the independent schools. Read the speech
- Argues that children from parents who do not speak Swedish can learn fluent Swedish in school. Wants the school to have competent teachers but points out that there is a shortage of such. Wants to focus on results and quality in both municipal schools and independent schools. Argues that there is money to be saved in municipal schools with poor administration. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the proposal to let schools train unqualified teachers does not necessarily lead to more teachers. Argues that one should agree on the goal of having qualified teachers in schools, but questions the proposed method. Read the speech
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- Points out that the figures for the cost of mother tongue instruction vary between the parties. Argues that there is no connection between mother tongue instruction and profit and refers to a Danish study. Read the speech
School libraries: funding, staffing and regulations debate
- Proposes approval of the proposals in the report. Argues that traditional pedagogy and printed learning materials are necessary to counteract reading deficiencies. Suggests clearer definitions of school libraries, regulated staffing with competence requirements, as well as increased opportunities for contracting and cooperation. Read the speech
- Argues that abuse of progressivism has led to declining results in school. Asks whether sanctions should apply to both municipal principals and independent schools that do not follow the new legislative changes regarding school libraries. Read the speech
- Argues that private schools often have better functioning school libraries with properly trained staff than municipal schools. Points out that schools that do not follow the rules for school libraries should face the same sanctions as in other inspections. Read the speech
School resources, equality and working environment debate
- Criticizes politicians and parents for having worsened the teachers' working situation. Proposes that the knowledge mandate be strengthened, parents' responsibility be written into the Education Act, violent students leave the classroom and register extracts be tightened. Read the speech
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- Denies responsibility for the school's deterioration and argues that the Social Democrats are responsible for the situation due to mass immigration and municipalization. Wants to do his best so that the students receive a superb education. Read the speech
Education policy: mother tongue, Swedish focus and KD demands
- Argues that studies show that mother tongue instruction is a zero-sum game without positive impact. Wants to abolish the mandatory component to reduce costs and instead focus on ensuring that students master the Swedish language. Read the speech
- Wants mother tongue instruction as a mandatory component to be abolished. Argues that the school must have full focus on students becoming proficient in Swedish, as it is the highest priority for education and jobs. Read the speech
School governance: nationalize ownership, ban profit, no phones
- Proposes a mobile-free school until grade 9 and suggests a nationwide mapping of honor oppression and Islamization in schools. Criticizes the costs and quality of mother tongue instruction and argues that mass immigration has had an enormously negative impact on the school. Read the speech
Gaza ceasefire, UNRWA support and defense capacity policy
- Asks what measures the government intends to take to ensure reasonable rent levels since renovations of the opera house will entail substantial rent increases. Points out that the problem with high rents also applies to other state cultural activities. Read the speech
Independent schools: knowledge, fees and transparency
- Criticizes that the school has become less effective due to curriculum changes and mass immigration. Suggests targeted measures for discipline and Swedish values, as well as national guidelines for digitalization where personal computers are restricted in lower grades. Read the speech
- Argues that the government parties agree on introducing a principle of transparency for independent schools. Points out that resource distribution models occur automatically based on established factors rather than individual needs. Read the speech
- Points out that a separate debate will take place when the bill is complete. Criticizes that the opposition, during 30 years in power, allowed school results to deteriorate and emphasizes that students choose free schools of their own free will. Read the speech
- Criticizes that computers and iPads have been introduced randomly in schools. Argues that pen and paper are the most important tools for knowledge and suggests clear guidelines to counter declining literacy. Read the speech
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Primary school teaching time: SD, S, M, C, KD debate core subjects
- Proposes approval of the proposal to remove the remaining hours for the student's choice. Argues that the time should be redistributed to core subjects such as mathematics and reading in order to counteract the school's declining results and disorder. Read the speech
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- Argues that music profiles will function even after the change because they spend significantly more time than the last half hour. Argues that the catastrophic result in the Pisaundersökningen requires an active choice to reinforce certain topics. Read the speech
School funding and materials: S wants 1.8 billion SEK extra
- Argues that the report is important because it introduces clear definitions and guidelines for teaching materials and learning tools. Values the government's and the Social Democrats' work in ensuring quality assurance and allocating funds for printed textbooks. Read the speech
- Rejects the accusation of contempt. Argues that adult students at komvux and Sfi should pay for their own learning materials and asks why university students do not receive free learning materials. Read the speech
- Argues that adults at komvux and SFI already receive subsidies and therefore should pay for their own books. Argues that if subsidies are introduced, they should instead be directed towards colleges and universities where students may be poorer. Read the speech
Housing shortage, education literacy crisis and infrastructure
- Criticizes that some students are given access to mother tongue instruction as it does not lead to development in other subjects. Asks if the minister intends to include analyses from comparable countries in the investigation's directive. Read the speech
School organization, financing and quality debate in Riksdag
- Argues that the school should return to state ownership to ensure equality and proposes level grouping, expanded opportunity to repeat grade levels as well as study halls in the classrooms. Criticizes the current school voucher system and wants to stop Muslim free schools. Read the speech
- Argues that it is the teachers and principals who should determine the need to repeat a grade. Wants to reintroduce a proven system with level grouping in, among other subjects, mathematics and Swedish. Read the speech
- Argues that it is educators and principals, not parents, who should decide if a student repeats a grade. Proposes to reintroduce a well-tested system to create equal groups and provide students with options. Read the speech
- Wants to introduce a ban on new establishments and close existing Muslim independent schools to counter Islamization. Argues that one can investigate whether the proposal conflicts with the constitution and, if necessary, carry out necessary changes. Read the speech
- Denies that the party wants to change freedom of religion and argues that they instead want to investigate and stop Muslim free schools in order to prevent Islamization. Wants to carry this out in the right way to ensure safe schools. Read the speech
School knowledge results, safety and teacher working conditions
- Proposes approval of the reservation and wants to improve the school's conditions through clearer rules of order, reduced administrative burden for teachers, and a career service reform. Criticizes previous governments' passivity regarding study rooms and deficient register extracts, and proposes staffing levels for student health. Read the speech
- Argues that teachers should be able to give clear grades based on performance without being influenced by students or parents. Also wants clear rules of order in schools regardless of the governing body. Read the speech
- Safeguarding a free school choice for all schools. Argues that students and parents prioritize order and good education when choosing schools. Wants to establish clear requirements, better transparency and sanctions in the event of quality deficiencies in independent schools. Read the speech
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- Argues that the focus should be on banning illegal residence. Criticizes the opposing party for having supported a government that has not solved school problems such as grade inflation and emphasizes the need for the Studiero reform as well as paper and pen. Read the speech
Education funding and structure: L, S, and SD proposals
- Approves the report but wants an investigation into textbook costs and wants the school to be neutral and free from party politics. Argues that mother tongue instruction has served its purpose and suggests that the resources instead be used for textbooks, increased teacher salaries and smaller teaching groups. Read the speech
- Proposes that a broad investigation should be carried out regarding mother tongue instruction. The investigation shall examine the advantages and disadvantages to see if the instruction is worth the money. Read the speech
- Argues that a Danish study shows that mother tongue instruction does not result in large deviations. Wants that the municipalities are not forced into mother tongue instruction as it costs 2,400 million kronor annually and the resources should instead be used for student health and textbooks. Read the speech
- Wants to ban new religious independent schools and carry out unannounced inspections of existing schools. Argues that the Education Act must be followed to prevent religious influence during school hours and that schools that break the rules should be closed. Read the speech
- Argues that the government base has already taken measures to improve the school. Criticizes the opposing party for not having done anything during eight years and argues that they are now carrying out more inspections and stricter scrutiny of Muslim independent schools. Read the speech
School quality, work principle and marketization debate
- Asks how the Minister intends to take measures so that the curricula focus more on factual knowledge. Argues that the current curricula lead to students missing out on important subject knowledge and that factual knowledge should form the basis for teaching and grading. Read the speech
Foreign policy, security, school, and climate debate
- Criticizes grade inflation in schools as a major national problem. Argues that students receive unfair grades which cause them to fail upper secondary school or obtain places they do not deserve. Proposes a new grading system or state ownership. Read the speech
- Argues that mother tongue instruction provides no benefit for learning. This is based on research from Denmark which shows that there is no difference between students with and without mother tongue instruction. Read the speech
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- Argues that there is grade inflation in both municipal schools and independent schools. Points out that statistics from Skolverket show poor results for both school types. Read the speech
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- Argues that rules for mental health apply to all schools regardless of the governing body. Clarifies that the Tidö Agreement specifically addresses extremism and Islamism in schools with a Muslim profile, not in other religious schools. Read the speech
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Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.