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Josef Fransson (SD)
What Josef Fransson 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 Swedish legislation and case law regarding rape need to be reformed. Criticizes that the burden of proof has been lowered and that innocent young boys are sentenced to long prison terms. Proposes a review of the concept of rape and more crime categories. Read the speech
- Urges to take note of reporting that shows the problems. Argues that a certain type of evidence does not necessarily mean that a crime has been committed. Points out that many convicted persons have been acquitted due to technical evidence. Read the speech
- Argues that the burden of proof in these cases is too low, which leads to more innocent people being convicted. Criticizes that a retrial in the Supreme Court is practically never granted. Read the speech
New criminal sanction system: SD and M want no quantity discounts
- Argues that criminals perform a risk-reward analysis where the profit often exceeds the risk of punishment. Therefore advocates for increased penalties to increase the risk and make criminals desist from crime or leave the country. Read the speech
Wind power in municipalities: compensation and local impact
- Supports the proposal on revenue sharing but argues that the compensation is too low to cover actual lost property values. Criticizes wind power's impact on the living environment and its economic costs. Proposes that the compensation levels be adjusted and wants to establish an ombudsman for wind power damages. Read the speech
- Argues that the supply of electricity from wind power to the Swedish electricity system correlates linearly with the net export. Asks whether there is a causal relationship or if it is a coincidence that these figures match. Read the speech
- Argues that the irregular deliveries of wind power have damaged the electricity market and pushed down prices so that producers do not cover their expenses. Criticizes that wind power does not solve the power deficit in southern Sweden and argues that production must take place where people live. Read the speech
Opinion-forming and activism in agencies: SD proposes Riksdag power
- Argues that the left has created a culture where authorities obstruct the government's reforms and criticizes what he calls institutionalized corruption where state resources are used for partisan purposes. Asks if the minister can undertake the work of curbing abuse of power and stopping political opinion-forming within authorities. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden suffers from institutionalized corruption where the Social Democrats use state resources for their own purposes. Criticizes that the government gives walkover in issues where the state is used as part of their own party. Read the speech
- Proposes that the power of appointment be moved to the Riksdag to reduce the scope for corruption. Also argues that it should be legislated against civil society receiving money for opinion-forming and that authorities and state-owned companies should be restricted in their opinion-forming. Read the speech
Electricity grid investments and fossil-free production KD
- Proposes utilizing the gas power at Öresundsverket to strengthen the energy system and avoid costly grid investments. Criticizes that ideologically driven energy policy has led to astronomical costs for the electricity grid instead of investments in nuclear power. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the closure of six nuclear reactors and subsidized wind power have created expensive problems. Argues that foreign power systems and the technical requirements of wind power create extra grid costs and challenges for the Swedish power grid. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden would have been a wealthier country if investments in nuclear power had been prioritized instead of previous energy policy decisions. Criticizes losses in Vattenfall's operations and grid investments that could have funded several new nuclear reactors. Read the speech
Wind power disinformation and energy supply KD and SD views
- Questions about him and others who criticize wind power's impact on property values and its unreliability are considered to spread Russian disinformation. Argues that wind power provides an unreliable energy supply and that the electricity is primarily for export. Read the speech
- Criticizes a report from Wind Europe for spreading disinformation and argues that Sveriges Radio uncritically conveys a left-wing narrative regarding climate and energy. Asks if the minister can explain what actually is correct. Read the speech
- Argues that the expansion of wind power and the decommissioning of nuclear power have resulted in significant additional costs for Svenska kraftnät. Claims that wind power has become dominant for Swedish exports and that the need for wind power is very small. Read the speech
Electricity market design, prices, and production in Sweden
- Requests rejection of all reservations in the report. Criticizes political decisions to shut down nuclear power and expand wind power, which leads to higher energy prices, increased grid costs and economic losses. Proposes that Sweden should build stable baseload power near the end user and stop building wind power. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Social Democrats' goal of cheap and stable electricity does not align with their desire to expand weather-dependent power and grids. Argues that offshore wind power will become an expensive system due to high connection costs and subsidies. Read the speech
- Argues that the decommissioning of nuclear power was politically driven through taxation. Criticizes that subsidized wind power has created low electricity prices during windy periods but that Sweden cannot manage the surplus, which prevents companies from investing. Read the speech
Industrial policy and climate measures: SD, S, and M debate
- Wish to approve the committee's proposal and reject all reservations. Criticizes the Left Party's stance on Israel and argues that the EU's bureaucracy and climate policy harm the business sector. Criticizes state subsidy billions to industries and proposes increased transparency by applying the EU's prospectus regulation to private companies seeking public support. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the development of industry is linked to subsidy faucets and argues that Swedish companies have historically been built on innovation rather than state funds. Argues that state investments in products that no one wants to buy risk leading to large bankruptcies. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the state is trying to steer market forces by pointing out specific companies. Argues that previous investments in the shipyard, steel, and ethanol industries have failed and instead advocates for general tax cuts. Read the speech
- Argues that the party is one of the few pro-Israel parties and criticizes the Left Party for having problems with antisemitism and flirting with that movement. Read the speech
- Criticizes the reservation as a flirtation with groups that celebrated Hamas's attacks. Argues that Israel offers the same rights to its citizens as long as they do not belong to violent movements. Read the speech
- Confirms that he desires a significantly smaller EU. Argues that the EU has become an organization that interferes in national issues and that its climate policy harms Swedish industrial companies. Read the speech
- Argues that EU's regulations and the shift of power to Brussels hinder the Swedish business sector. Denies that he advocates for reduced growth and instead emphasizes that the EU lies like a wet blanket over the companies. Read the speech
- Answers no to that a sharp climate work protects us. Argues that Sweden should not have higher climate requirements than the rest of the EU and demands a more sober and realistic climate policy from the EU. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the policy is based on the worst-case scenario and that nuclear power is being replaced with renewables. Argues that Sweden should export technology that can stand on market grounds. Read the speech
- Asks whether it is problematic when politicians move to grant-dependent activities. Asks whether sanctions should be introduced or the law developed to handle unhealthy connections. Read the speech
- Argues that it is problematic that former ministers can go directly into companies that have received large state subsidies. Criticizes that tax money is being poured into companies and that a strict climate policy drives companies away from Europe. Read the speech
Energy policy: nuclear reactors, electricity prices and grid
- Argues that wind power is worthless for the Swedish power system as it lacks the ability to create economic prosperity. Criticizes that previous policy has created a power shortage in southern Sweden by replacing predictable base load with weather-dependent wind power. Read the speech
State-owned enterprises: SBAB, Svevia sale and state role
- Criticizes that state-owned companies are used for party-political opinion-forming. Asks if there is agreement that this is undesirable and needs to be addressed. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Social Democrats use state-owned companies to provide retirement positions to former politicians and officials. Argues that it is problematic to use these companies to conduct party politics. Read the speech
- Requests approval of reservation number 4 and requests a review of the opinion-forming of state-owned companies. Criticizes political influence and the power of appointment and argues that risk assessments should be made on an objective basis. Read the speech
Nuclear power financing: SD risk-sharing vs. M loans and S costs
- Wants to approve the committee's proposal to create a robust energy system with competitive prices. Criticizes the opposition's alternatives such as hydropower, gas, batteries and solar power as they are considered technically or economically unrealistic. Argues that the opportunity cost of not building new nuclear power is very high. Read the speech
- Argues that nuclear power is the only scalable alternative for creating new baseload power with low emissions. Criticizes the opposition for simplifying the expansion of hydropower, as it is a complex and time-consuming project. Read the speech
- Argues that political uncertainty and unstable electricity prices have hindered independent investments in nuclear power. Claims that nuclear power is the only scalable and emission-free alternative for baseload power. Read the speech
Crime, welfare, infrastructure and equality debate in Riksdag
- Asks if Minister Ebba Busch sees any risks for Swedish business and competitiveness when the government's industrial policy commitment is focused on the green transition. Argues that companies that can stand on their own feet need attention regarding regulatory simplification and skills supply. Read the speech
Legal certainty, healthcare, economy and infrastructure debate
- Asks the Minister what costs are associated with the lack of investments in the nuclear power that Tidösamarbetet plans. Argues that Sweden needs new predictable power for the industry's expansion and that the red-green parties deny this despite nuclear power being the only realistic alternative. Read the speech
Crime, climate and education: new sentencing and penalties
- Criticizes the Green Party's previous policy and the economic losses in Northvolt. Wants to remove the legislation against the extraction of fossil energy and asks if the minister intends to overturn the existing ban. Read the speech
Ideologies and academic freedom in Swedish higher education
- Criticizes that the Minister for Education avoids questions about the DEI Office and argues that academic freedom must have limits. Argues that woke ideology and norm criticism constitute an indoctrination that suppresses critical thinking. Read the speech
- Argues that the legislation can be changed to influence the courts' decisions. Criticizes the teacher training for containing left-wing radical rubbish by teaching about, among other things, gender-neutral language, gender transition, and criticism of the heteronorm. Read the speech
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Swedish business: SD tax relief, S innovation, M nuclear
- Highlights a budget initiative for the maintenance of hiking trails in Jämtland to strengthen the local tourism industry. Criticizes that reindeer husbandry is prioritized over regionally important business activities. Read the speech
Sweden energy supply: nuclear, wind, and 100% renewables
- Proposes approval of the committee report and emphasizes the importance of building new nuclear power with state credit guarantees to repair the broken energy system. Criticizes the Social Democrats' historical revisionism and argues that high electricity prices are due to them closing nuclear reactors. Read the speech
Tax cuts, welfare, citizenship and state resource management
Regional development: SD, S and V debate rural strategies
- Proposes approval of the committee report. Argues that lowered reduction obligations, eased shoreline protection rules, simplified permit processes, and farm sales benefit the country. Criticizes the Social Democrats' policy regarding fuel prices, electricity shortages, and migration. Proposes that a regionalization of the property tax for industrial properties and power production facilities be investigated as well as that the Reindeer Husbandry Act be reformed. Read the speech
Muslim religious communities' silence on Hamas and antisemitism
- Describes Hamas' attacks as bestial and argues that antisemitism is a gigantic problem that is incorporated into Islam. Criticizes Muslim religious communities for their silence and demands that they take an unreserved distance from Hamas. Read the speech
- Argues that antisemitism is flourishing within the Swedish left. Points out that something new is happening in Sweden that makes Jews wonder about their future in the country. Read the speech
AI risks and opportunities in Sweden: KD and SD views
- Argues that AI development will revolutionize the world and improve welfare. Argues that the risks with AI are so great that they overshadow climate change and can lead to the extinction of humanity. Read the speech
- Argues that AI development is largely unregulated and poses risks to culture, democracy, and the labor market. Proposes that an AI commission with political composition and expertise be established to discuss risks and opportunities. Read the speech
- Argues that the task of politics is to manage risks with AI since companies primarily highlight benefits. Proposes to appoint one authority for promotion and one for risks, ban anonymous AI communication, investigate liability in case of damage and earmark research funds for risks. Also wants to seek international cooperation regarding norm-setting and crime fighting. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.