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Jytte Guteland (S)
What Jytte Guteland 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.
Sweden climate transition: nuclear power vs. state investment
- Criticizes that the government has let the climate work stall and that emissions have increased. Proposes a policy based on state investments, social justice, and active industrial policy to increase the pace of the climate work. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's lack of economic policy and labor market policy, which leads to increased youth unemployment. Argues that shaky signals and a lack of leadership within climate policy create uncertainty for industry, companies, and the financial sector. Asks what the government will do to increase the pace of climate work. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the minister blames individuals for unemployment when many young people are affected. Argues that the Liberals should be less arrogant regarding unemployment and that clarity in climate policy is crucial for Swedish investments and jobs. Read the speech
Elderly care funding and quality: M's grants vs S's tax cuts
- Argues that elderly care needs more resources to counteract loneliness and stress among staff. Criticizes that the government prioritizes tax cuts for the wealthiest instead of providing the municipalities with the necessary conditions. Read the speech
- Argues that today's minute schedules and lack of time lead to older people suffering and losing their dignity. Wants an elderly care boost and strengthened state grant funding to improve quality of life. Criticizes that the government prioritizes tax cuts for high-income earners over elderly care. Read the speech
Government economic policy, AI strategy and social issues
- Criticizes that the government expresses satisfaction despite increased unemployment and that Sweden is at the bottom of the league in growth compared to the EU. Argues that the government has emptied the storehouses and that the next government will have difficulty helping the people forward. Read the speech
National Audit Office report on international climate actions
- Asks why the Sweden Democrats consider it good to invest in non-transparent projects. Argues that international missions are difficult to measure, risk focusing on easy projects and take money from Swedish jobs. Read the speech
- Criticizes that Swedish tax funds are used for international projects where transparency is non-existent and the effect is difficult to evaluate. Argues that it is smarter to invest in projects that create secure Swedish jobs. Read the speech
- Wants international credits to be limited and become more transparent. Argues that the major emission reductions should occur in Sweden to benefit Swedish jobs and companies and criticizes the government's unclear and backward-looking climate policy. Read the speech
- Wants emission reductions to occur in Sweden to benefit Swedish companies and jobs. Argues that international projects should be seen as a garnish and expresses concern that climate policy is being outsourced outside the EU. Read the speech
- Argues that 150 million is a lot of money that should instead be invested in Swedish transition and jobs. Criticizes that projects can be non-transparent and argues that Sweden risks outsourcing climate policy and technological development. Read the speech
- Argues that international climate credits have flaws in transparency and long-term perspective. Asks why the government prioritizes these over investments in Swedish transition and jobs. Read the speech
- Argues that the audit's criticism implies that the money should be moved home. Asks how the government will increase transparency and questions why the government is not investing in Swedish jobs and transition instead of foreign projects. Read the speech
- Asks why investments are made in uncertain international projects instead of in Swedish companies. Argues that tax revenue should be invested wisely in Swedish technology and the labor market rather than in projects outside Sweden's borders. Read the speech
- Argues that there is a contradiction because tax revenue is not invested in Swedish jobs but in uncertain and non-transparent projects. Asks what the member and her party will do to reverse the emissions that have increased during the government's mandate period. Read the speech
Elderly care, infrastructure and economic policy priorities
- Wants elderly care to be characterized by respect, dignity, and a "golden touch". Argues that elderly care is underfunded and that companies are draining money from the operations. Asks if the Minister for Elderly Care feels anger over the situation for the elderly. Read the speech
Energy, school, justice, migration and environment policy
- Asks what the government is doing to ensure that bottleneck revenues go back to the electricity consumers. Argues that the current government has failed to protect electricity consumers and create stability in electricity costs. Read the speech
Green transition political certainty for companies and mining
- Argues that the government does not provide a proper answer as to why companies are concerned about the lack of clarity in the climate policy. Asks if the minister wants an ambitious climate policy that creates jobs and breaks the unemployment. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Liberals have chosen to cooperate with the radical right, which creates political uncertainty for Swedish industrial companies. Argues that the minister should show leadership by negotiating with serious parties to secure clear climate goals and policy instruments. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden has a tradition of being a leader through clarity and cooperation between the state and companies. Criticizes that the government is now breaking this tradition by following the radical right's policy. Read the speech
Transport goal and climate direction: 2045 goal and inflation
- Criticizes the government's weak leadership and decision to abolish the transport goal despite a broad consensus. Argues that the government has ignored democratic parties in favor of the Sverigedemokraterna and wants to retain the goal to secure Swedish jobs. Read the speech
- Asks whether the government intends to maintain the transport goal and requests clarity regarding the messages. Criticizes the government's lack of clarity in climate policy [4-7] and its decision to follow the Sweden Democrats' line instead of common rules of the game. Read the speech
Labor market, economy, environment and security debate
- Asks why the government has still not submitted a bill based on the Environmental Goals Commission's proposal. Also asks why so many domestically born, academically educated men are unemployed today. Read the speech
Council of Europe meeting report: nuclear, renewables, fuel
- Argues that climate and security belong together and criticizes the Prime Minister for not actively working to link these issues. Asks how the Prime Minister intends to secure the integrity of the EU ETS against exemptions and loopholes. Read the speech
Unused climate subsidies in Klimatklivet and Industriklivet
- Criticizes the government's lack of leadership and erratic climate policy which threatens Swedish companies' investments and jobs. Asks if the Minister for Employment wants to secure Swedish jobs at companies such as Volvo and Scania or if it is irrelevant if the jobs end up in China. Read the speech
- Connects to questions regarding the government's inaction concerning Klimatklivet and Industriklivet. Argues that a lack of leadership affects Swedish companies and jobs, and that increased climate ambition creates more jobs. Read the speech
Crisis preparedness for global warming and biodiversity loss
- Argues that loss of biodiversity and ecosystem collapse constitute direct security threats. Asks if the government is willing to produce a vulnerability analysis of society's and the economy's dependence on nature. Read the speech
- Argues that the government must act proactively and link security policy with environmental and climate policy to secure supply and the economy. Criticizes that the government has let the work stall and demands a vulnerability analysis of natural risks. Read the speech
- Argues that crises linked to global warming and natural crises constitute a threat to security and food supply. Urges the government to listen to warnings and carry out a broad analysis of how these crises affect security. Read the speech
Climate policy and net-zero emissions by 2045 goal
- Argues that it was a show of strength that eight parties agreed on the climate goals for 2030. Criticizes the Minister for Climate's statement about abandoning the transport goal as it went directly against the Environmental Goals Commission's proposal. Asks how the country stands and if the government respects the commission's work. Read the speech
- Asks whether the government intends to breach the Environmental Goals Preparatory Body's proposal regarding the transport goal. Criticizes the government's actions as undemocratic, arrogant and unstable as it goes against the agreed result from a joint preparation. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government followed the previous climate minister's statement regarding the transport goal despite it going against the Environmental Objectives Council. Asks for the exact timing and content of an upcoming bill. Read the speech
Economy, school, and labor market policy debate in Riksdag
- Criticizes the Minister for Finance for giving tax cuts to high-income earners while leaving behind a large budget deficit. Asks what the Minister for Finance wants to do to reduce child poverty and help single mothers who lack money for food. Read the speech
EU heads of state meeting: trade, nuclear power and climate
- Argues that there are no successes to boast about under the current government as unemployment is high. Criticizes the government's climate policy and asks how the interests of Swedish companies can be protected by Trump's supporters. Read the speech
Vehicle environmental control and particle measurement rules
- Argues that air pollution from traffic causes deaths and illnesses and that today's measurement method is insufficient. Asks when rules for particle measurement will be introduced nationally and criticizes that Sweden has low requirements. Read the speech
- Criticizes the minister's handling of the issue and argues that Sweden needs to speed up significantly more to protect people's lives against life-threatening air pollution. Asks how long the EU process actually takes and why Sweden does not want to go ahead. Read the speech
- Want the government to rethink and take the lead by having Sweden lead the way in the work. Argues that faster measures are needed to protect vulnerable people from air pollution from manipulated cars. Read the speech
Child poverty in Sweden: M, S and SD debate policy and aid
- Criticizes the government's lack of competence to conduct an economic policy that mitigates cost increases for those who have it hardest. Asks if the government has plans to balance the economy through, among other things, increased child benefits and support for single parents. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Minister for Social Insurance for avoiding questions about child poverty and argues that the government has failed with the labor market policy. Proposes that the child allowance be increased, that single parents receive extra support as well as free public transport for youth. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's efforts are insufficient because more families with children are seeking help from aid organizations due to cost increases. Proposes increasing the child allowance, lowering fees for leisure activities, and introducing free public transport for youth. Read the speech
Iran's Revolutionary Guard terrorist listing and protests
- Argues that the regime in Iran is committing a massacre on protesters who demand freedom and resistance against oppression. Wants to classify the morality police as terrorists and demands an immediate stop to all abuses against the Iranian people. Read the speech
- Expresses reverence for the Iranian protesters' struggle against oppression and massacres. Argues that the Western world must show courage and stand up for democracy and the principles of the rule of law. Warns the regime that they are living on borrowed time. Read the speech
Uranium mining emissions and regulations in Oviken
- Argues that uranium mining in Oviken risks large climate emissions and criticizes that reliance is placed on the companies' own suitability assessments when research shows that environmentally safe technology is lacking. Asks if the Minister had knowledge of the extent of the emissions. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Minister's reaction to questions about climate emissions and environmental risks. Argues that mining in alunschist risks drinking water, food supply, and large emissions as no safe technology exists. Wants the Minister to calm the concerned local population. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats have decided not to allow mining in alum shale in order to protect local politicians. Criticizes the government's removal of the municipal veto and urges the minister to clearly protect the environment and the drinking water. Read the speech
Unemployment management and economic consequences debate
- Argues that Sweden has one of the EU's highest unemployment rates and that it is a societal problem resulting from the government's policy. Wants to invest in skills supply, labor market training and a strategy for the industry to create jobs. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's vague answers and the logic that the unemployed should be made poorer in order to be motivated. Argues that bourgeois governments have failed on the issue of unemployment by withholding investments in future industries, education policy, and distribution policy. Read the speech
Support for Swedish companies in green transition and electricity
- Criticizes that the government wavers in climate policy and sends contradictory messages. Argues that the lack of climate policy threatens companies' transition and investments as well as that the government is reducing the ambitions for a green transition that can create jobs. Asks why one is so contradictory. Read the speech
- Appreciates the government's focus on clean electricity and Article 6. Criticizes the government for lacking leadership, relying on emission reductions in third countries, and lacking instruments for the electrification of large companies. Argues that the government is investing in fossil fuels instead of green transition. Read the speech
- Appreciates the Minister for Climate and Environment's commitment and willingness for negotiations. However, criticizes the Minister for Climate and Environment's description of foreign governments and argues that the Liberals should cooperate with the Social Democrats instead of the Sweden Democrats. Read the speech
School, environment, healthcare and economy debate in Riksdag
- Criticizes that the government is not clear about driving the green transition. Asks how one can showcase the business sector's transition when the government lacks a predictable climate policy. Read the speech
National Audit Office review of government climate policy
- Argues that the government's climate policy is based on optimistic assumptions without a stable foundation. Criticizes that the government has opted out of bleaker scenarios and asks why the Minister for Climate and Environment does not summon the authorities immediately to rectify this. Read the speech
- Asks what the Minister for Climate wants to do to ensure that climate policy does not rest on uncertain foundations. Argues that the government has reduced climate investments and instead wants to increase the pace of electrification. Read the speech
- Argues that cooperation can be used to provide the authorities with better analytical capacity. Criticizes the government's lack of decisiveness and the great uncertainties in the climate action plan, and also argues that the government has dismantled the support for electric car purchases. Read the speech
Sweden climate goals: L proposes premiums, S criticizes budget
- Criticizes that emissions have increased significantly during the government's time and argues that the government is acting irresponsibly by risking billion-euro fines from the EU instead of taking drastic measures. Asks whether the government will implement new climate reforms or if current policy is a dead end. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government does not answer questions about measures to accelerate emission reductions and argues that emissions have increased during their mandate period. Wants to reach an energy agreement for the industry, promote electrification and create predictability for Swedish biofuels. Read the speech
Air pollution and vehicle inspection rules: KD vs S views
- Argues that small particles from traffic cause premature deaths and serious illnesses. Criticizes that the current system does not capture damaged cars and asks why the government is waiting for the EU instead of introducing systems that save lives in other countries. Read the speech
- Argues that waiting for the EU process is too slow as air pollution harms people's health here and now. Wants Sweden to be a pioneer by introducing more ambitious environmental controls during vehicle testing. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is waiting for the EU process instead of Sweden acting as an example. Argues that local emissions from damaged cars cause premature deaths and must be handled domestically here and now. Read the speech
Council of Europe report: Russian assets, Ukraine aid, climate
- Criticizes that members of Parliament have been addressed in an unacceptable manner. Argues that the government has chosen an unclear line in climate policy and demands clarity regarding the goals for 2040. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's unclear line in climate policy and at the EU level. Asks if the Prime Minister wants China to take the lead when it comes to the business sector and jobs in the future. Read the speech
Agriculture emissions, transport, diesel tax and veils
- Criticizes that emissions have increased during the government's time and that Sweden has lost its leading position in climate work. Asks the Minister for Rural Affairs what measures have been taken after the National Audit Office criticized that the transition is proceeding too slowly, especially within agriculture. Read the speech
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School, culture, environment and economy question period
- Asks what measures the government is taking to prepare society, companies, and people for the new emissions trading system ETS 2. Argues that the current public information and preparation for the system is almost non-existent. Read the speech
New vehicle inspection regulation delay and environmental rules
- Argues that Swedish limit values for exhaust measurements are too weak and pose a threat to people's health. Criticizes Transportstyrelsen for having delayed the introduction of new technology and asks if the government is sure that the authority prioritizes these changes. Read the speech
- Asks whether the government's policy is to deprioritize air quality or if the authority itself is slow. Wants the Minister to account for who is responsible for the delay in the tightened environmental controls. Read the speech
- Argues that air pollution poses a major threat to human health and that Sweden has too high limit values compared to other EU countries. Criticizes the Transport Agency for delaying the work and demands that the government expedite the process. Read the speech
PFAS ban and circular economy strategy with 2040 goals
- Argues that a circular economy is important for the environment and the economy and calls for approval of reservation 7. Wants to introduce extended producer responsibility, strengthen the regulatory framework for products' lifespan and promote circular business models. Wants a total ban on PFAS as it is life-threatening and an obstacle to circular flows. Criticizes the current government for having slowed down the green transition. Read the speech
- Asks how the Liberals view PFAS. Argues that greater pressure is needed on the production side because PFAS is found in everything from the construction sector to agriculture and products that do not directly reach consumers. Read the speech
- Argues that it is dangerous if the government's commitment only covers consumer products because PFAS then continues to pollute the environment. Wants the Liberal Party to cooperate with the government to achieve a total ban on PFAS. Read the speech
- Asks why the Sweden Democrats do not see the positive effects for employment and innovation in EU-regulated environmental legislation. Argues that common rules in the EU are important for Swedish companies to be able to compete and create jobs. Read the speech
- Regrets the current government's policy and the high costs for Swedish citizens. Argues that common regulations in the EU are necessary to avoid expensive and overlapping systems for companies. Read the speech
PFAS emissions: national measures and EU restrictions
- Argues that PFAS emissions are an acute global problem causing serious health damage. Asks why the government does not act faster nationally when other EU countries have already introduced their own restrictions. Read the speech
- Encourages the Minister to take initiatives that accelerate work at the EU level. Argues that Sweden must demonstrate leadership through rapid national measures because PFAS is a serious environmental scandal with major health risks. Read the speech
- Confirms that EU leadership is important for creating a common regulatory framework. Argues that the need for remediation is enormous and urgent due to health risks and demands that the government acts now to stop the influx of new PFAS substances. Read the speech
Sweden's climate goals and policy debate on nuclear and wind
- Argues that Sweden will not reach its climate goals for 2030, 2040 or 2045 with the government's current policy. Asks what the government intends to do and what new climate policy measures they want to present. Read the speech
- Argues that experts and authorities criticize the government's line as threatening Sweden's credibility and climate goals. Emphasizes that the Social Democrats' policy is more sustainable than the government's "yo-yoing" and calls for cooperation instead of cooperation with the Sverigedemokraterna. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is missing all climate goals despite the experts' warnings. Criticizes the government's flip-flopping regarding the reduction obligation, which harms both the climate and the Swedish people's wallets. Asks how the Minister for Climate obtains their calculations. Read the speech
Sweden's climate policy and Climate Policy Council report
- Argues that the government is missing all climate goals and that the Climate Policy Council's report is a scathing criticism. Criticizes that the policy lacks content and action as well as accuses the government of deceiving the Swedish people. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's climate policy is insufficient to reach Sweden's climate goals and commitments by 2030. Asks the Minister for Climate Action if the government's responsibility for decisions during the mandate period has contributed to increased emissions, particularly within the transport sector. Read the speech
- Argues that the government lacks steering measures and reforms to compensate for previous retreats, especially within the transport sector. Criticizes that the government responds with slogans instead of concrete policy when the Climate Policy Council gives them a failing grade. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's climate policy is devoid of content and that they are deceiving the people with PR tricks. Criticizes that the government blames its shortcomings on the people's acceptance instead of acting against global warming. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats are working for a fair climate policy and that Sweden is a world leader in reducing emissions through effective legislation. Criticizes the opponent for ignoring these successes and accuses them of wanting to dictate climate policy. Read the speech
- Asks what petrol prices the Sverigedemokraterna want. Criticizes that the Sverigedemokraterna are being scared by petrol prices and argues that the current government is causing high inflation and economic recession. Argues that the Sverigedemokraterna are dismantling climate policy. Read the speech
- Want a tax policy and a regulatory framework that facilitates the green transition. Argues that Swedish companies want to see clearer political leadership and that those who succeed in reducing their emissions will be winners. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government parties lack clarity in the green transition and argues that the climate budget has been dismantled. Asks if it is correct that politicians give political directives to researchers and authorities. Read the speech
- Argues that the Christian Democrats' policy has eaten up ten years of real wage increases. Asks how it feels when food prices soar and the Climate Policy Council criticizes the food strategy's lack of climate policy. Read the speech
- Argues that it has become poorer and more expensive to be Swedish. Criticizes the Christian Democrats for not wanting to increase child allowances and for not pressuring large companies to lower food prices. Read the speech
- Argues that it has never been so expensive to be Swedish under this government. Wants the climate minister to pursue a better distribution policy to strengthen the people's economy and create clarity for a green transition. Read the speech
- Argues that fuel prices are affected by many factors and that there are no plans for any decommissioning of nuclear power. Wants clarity on how Sweden should reverse the deficient climate policy. Read the speech
- Argues that research and reports from the UN's climate panel show worrying temperature increases. Asks what Storckenfeldt meant by the term "fair and balanced" in relation to the Climate Policy Council. Read the speech
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- Asks how the Kristdemokraterna reason regarding updating the food strategy. Argues that the current strategy lacks a crucial component as it does not explain how increased production shall occur in line with Sweden's climate goals. Read the speech
- Argues that the updated food strategy is not climate-smart enough. Asks if KD is ready to cooperate with parties that want to see a green development instead of cooperating with SD. Criticizes KD for giving tax bonuses to high-income earners and lowering ambitions. Read the speech
Sweden climate policy: nuclear power, carbon budget, goals
- Argues that Sweden is not doing enough to reach the climate goals according to the EU's climate council and national authorities. Asks how the Minister for Climate should act since the government is not delivering on climate policy. Read the speech
- Demands an increased pace in climate policy and new climate tools. Criticizes that the government has reduced the climate budget and is postponing climate policy, which makes it more expensive and more difficult to act later. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Sweden Democrats lack a clear climate policy and instead use a blame-shifting rhetoric. Argues that the Swedish people actually want to see an active climate policy and asks where that policy is. Read the speech
- Argues that the Sweden Democrats contribute to slowing down climate policy by being uninterested. Claims that an active climate policy is crucial for creating innovation, companies, and jobs in Sweden and asks if the opposing party is against these positive effects. Read the speech
Sweden climate policy: nuclear power, electrification and bonuses
- Proposes approval of reservation 18 regarding the EU emissions trading system. Argues that the government's climate policy is limited and regressive, and wants to lead a climate-just transition that creates opportunities for the business sector and innovation. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats want market-equivalent conditions for all types of energy. Criticizes that nuclear power is an extremely expensive energy source that requires large tax funds and advocates for offshore wind power as a future solution. Read the speech
- Argues that a secure energy mix for the green transition is a high priority. Wants to base energy choices on market grounds and asks how much the Moderaterna are willing to invest in old technology. Read the speech
- Want to reach the climate goals through a mix of reduction obligation, Sweden fuel and electrification. Argues that investments in, among other things, electric cars should also be accessible to people with fewer economic resources. Read the speech
- Wants to lead the electrification by making electric cars possible to lease for people with lower incomes. Argues that the entire budget, including investments in infrastructure and energy efficiency, constitutes the basis for reaching the goals by 2030. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Sweden Democrats and the government for a lack of long-term perspective regarding the reduction obligation. Argues that the government's policy protects people's wallets through tank discounts and asks what the Sweden Democrats' policy leads to when climate goals are missed. Read the speech
- Asks how Sweden will meet the climate goals with the Sweden Democrats' policy. Criticizes that they lack proposals to reduce emissions from Swedish cars or promote electrification. Asks why they have a high tailing position despite leading the most expensive Sweden. Read the speech
- Asks how the government and the member plan to lead the green transition for Swedish companies. Criticizes the current political leadership's lack of forward-thinking regarding the industry's future. Read the speech
- Argues that Swedish companies feel that the government lacks political leadership and is slowing down. Asks why there is such a long distance between the words in the Riksdag and the ministers' actual ability to act. Read the speech
- Asks why the head of the department is not translating the Christian Democrats' program on a crackdown to curb emissions and phase out fossil fuels into concrete action. Argues that the Swedish government has backed down and that the emissions curve has gone in the wrong direction. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has lowered the climate pace and chosen an unsustainable path. Criticizes the difference between the Christian Democrats' principle program and the department head's actual actions and asks if the party wants to increase the pace ahead of the election. Read the speech
Government policies on foreign affairs, schools and climate
- Argues that the state has responsibility for food security and criticizes the lack of national governance and funds for regional measures. Asks if the government is prepared to finance the silo in Stockholm or wants to shift the responsibility to the municipality. Read the speech
Crime, climate and education: new sentencing and penalties
- Criticizes that the government's climate policy increases emissions and worsens Swedish growth and competitiveness. Asks if the Minister for Climate intends to hold annual hearings with representatives from the Climate Policy Council. Read the speech
Public education preparedness: cuts to folk high schools
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- Argues that the Liberals have ended up in bad company by cooperating with the Sweden Democrats. Wants the Minister for Education to turn around and invest in popular education instead of letting themselves be influenced by the coalition partner. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for cutting significantly in popular education despite the need to strengthen preparedness and the future of young people. Argues that the savings threaten liberal democratic values and accuses the opposition of casting suspicion on study associations. Read the speech
Food prices: Government response to inflation and tax cuts
- Argues that food prices have risen sharply and that many Swedes, especially families with children, suffer from economic vulnerability. Wants to strengthen competition, introduce clearer labeling against shrinkflation and increase the child allowance. Read the speech
- Wants measures here and now to help parents manage everyday life and ensure that children are not hungry. Proposes raising the child allowance, establishing a food price commission and improving competition. Criticizes the government's deterioration of the high-cost protection for medicines and the housing supplement. Read the speech
- Argues that the gross profits of the big food giants have increased while food prices have risen. Criticizes that the government is not acting against the large cost increases that affect the Swedish people. Read the speech
Sale of state-owned companies and Bilprovningen ownership
- Asks if there is an interest in selling off Vattenfall and argues that there seems to be an ideological will to sell off state-owned companies contrary to the will of the people. Read the speech
- Demands concrete answers on the government's plans for divestments. Criticizes neoliberal ideas and previous divestments that make Sweden poorer and emphasizes that state-owned companies are important for the general welfare. Read the speech
Tax policy effects on economic growth and resource distribution
- Argues that the economy is running on a low budget and that the government's tax cuts are distributionally unjust as they primarily benefit high-income earners. Asks how the Finance Minister will strengthen the economy and take the country out of the current economic situation. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's expansive fiscal policy as an unfair ideology that primarily benefits high-income earners. Argues that the policy harms the economy and leads to record numbers of bankruptcies and asks if an analysis has been made on how the tax cuts help economically squeezed families with children. Read the speech
- Argues that the government does not provide complete answers to questions regarding economic policy. Criticizes that the economy is heading in the wrong direction and that high prices and warnings continue to plague the people. Read the speech
Air pollution and vehicle testing: S calls for stricter rules
- Argues that air pollution is an acute public health crisis with serious consequences. Criticizes that Sweden has low environmental requirements for vehicle inspections and asks why the regulatory changes are delayed. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden has an important role in addressing particles that affect health. Urges the Minister to take the lead in improving regulations for both existing emissions and new vehicle types. Read the speech
- Argues that poor air quality causes premature deaths and large societal costs. Points out that research shows higher risks at lower limit values and urges the government to accelerate the work on better controls. Read the speech
Emergency support for Western Saharan refugee camps
- Argues that the population in the refugee camps is in an extreme situation with a shortage of food and malnutrition. Asks if the Minister will work to alleviate the situation and send emergency aid since today's aid is insufficient. Read the speech
- Argues that it is unsustainable for a people to live in refugee camps without the possibility of self-sufficiency. Asks how the government intends to work to save lives through emergency aid and emphasizes the importance of reacting to the acute situation. Read the speech
Government budget, climate policy and wolf management debate
EU emissions trading system for fossil fuels ETS 2 debate
- Proposes approval of the reservation on impact assessments. Criticizes the government for not reaching the climate goals, lack of clarity in the climate plan, delaying investigations and lack of impact assessments for competitiveness. Asks what the plans for using the system's revenues look like and why the government has not made progress with the policy instrument investigation. Read the speech
- Argues that the government must show clarity through legislation, budget, and money instead of just promising future measures. Asks how the Moderaterna intend to get the steering measures investigation [styrmedelsutredningen] done and criticizes that the policy is constantly being pushed forward. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is irresponsible and postpones climate policy by using the "coming soon" strategy. Criticizes the current government's lack of delivery and political ambiguity which affects the new industrialization. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's lack of decisiveness and vague descriptions regarding the implementation of ETS 2 in Sweden. Asks why the government does not present impact assessments for how the system will affect different sectors, such as agriculture. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for a lack of concrete work and delays regarding climate policy and the policy instrument investigation. Argues that impact assessments for the agriculture and forestry sectors are necessary and urges the Christian Democrats to speed up the work. Read the speech
- Criticizes the climate minister's policy for building on hopes rather than real policy. Asks about the government's intentions regarding the policy instrument investigation and how the 25 billion kronor that the system generates shall be used. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's paralyzed climate policy and argues that the current action plan is not sufficient to reach the goals. Warns that the Swedish people risk paying billion-dollar fines due to a lack of climate measures. Read the speech
Climate adaptation action plan and national strategy debate
- Proposes approval of a revised action plan for climate adaptation. Argues that Sweden needs investments, better legislation and coordination between authorities rather than tax cuts. Criticizes the government for not reducing emissions and demands a proper climate policy. Read the speech
- Asks how the Moderaterna view the need for collective responsibility for outdated water and sewage facilities and maintenance debt. Criticizes the government's rhetoric and argues that emissions are increasing despite alleged efficiency. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is increasing emissions and missing the targets for 2030. Argues that Sweden was previously a leading climate nation through concrete initiatives rather than symbolic actions. Asks why emissions are increasing under the government's leadership. Read the speech
- Argues that it is important to work together to manage the maintenance debt in the water and sewage systems and the challenges with heavy rainfall. Criticizes that the current government is increasing emissions despite the need to stop global warming. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is increasing emissions and risks that we miss the 2030 targets. Criticizes that the government is slowing down the transition and emphasizes the importance of clear objectives to protect small companies. Read the speech
Circular economy and waste management of solar panels and blades
- Argues that Sweden needs to move from a linear to a circular perspective on production and consumption. Criticizes the abolition of the plastic tax as the tax revenues would have been much-needed during the cost crisis. Asks how the government and the Moderaterna plan to achieve stricter chemical legislation. Read the speech
- Argues that the state should have helped municipalities and households during the tough economic period through better distribution. Wants to strengthen the chemical legislation to protect public health against chemicals that negatively affect health. Read the speech
- Wants waste to be seen as a resource and that Sweden pushes for stricter chemical legislation. Argues that the government's passivity regarding PFAS is insufficient and suggests improved collection systems as well as increased recycling of electronics. Read the speech
PFAS emissions: EU chemical strategy and agency work
- Raises the issue of PFAS as a serious public health problem. Welcomes the Nordic leadership and the EU work, but requests the government's conclusions on remediation and measures for new EU legislation. Read the speech
- Argues that a faster political drive is needed at the EU level to implement ambitious bans. Asks what is being done to identify affected people and suggests that the government should promote the use of wetland plants in remediation. Read the speech
- Argues that it is important to work together to reach political agreements on PFAS bans throughout the EU. Wants the issues to live in the public debate to create political pressure and that authorities act more proactively to identify and remediate affected areas. Read the speech
Net-zero emissions by 2045: Government climate action plan
- Argues that authorities consider that current policy does not reach the goals and questions how the Minister can claim that the foundation exists. Asks when the investigation is appointed and warns of expensive fines from the EU if the goals are missed. Read the speech
- Agrees on the importance of electrification. Criticizes the government because emissions are increasing and authorities are concerned that the goals are not being met. Argues that the government must analyze the possibility of purchasing emission allowances from other countries. Asks if the Government Offices are investigating the risk of high fines from the EU if the goals are missed. Read the speech
- Argues that the emissions trading is a relevant part of the climate action plan. Urges the government to appoint the inquiry on policy instruments as soon as possible and warns that a lack of measures now could lead to drastic measures for motorists. Read the speech
Climate action plan net-zero 2045 goal and nuclear power
- Criticizes the government's climate action plan for not reaching the goals and considers that it is based on speculative proposals about buying emission rights. Argues that the government "trolls with numbers" and that emissions increase with the government's budget. Read the speech
- Argues that policy must break down barriers and clearly establish direction and speed for climate change. Asks which measures are considered more important than those that researchers and the business community themselves point out as important. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Moderaterna's climate policy for being passive and based on old graphs. Argues that cooperation is possible on a business-oriented climate policy and advocates for a better reduction obligation as well as investments in cheaper public transport. Read the speech
- Asks what the Minister wants to say to the Climate Policy Council after the council criticized that weak instruments without concrete replacement plans postpone the problems. Points out that agencies such as the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency say that emissions are increasing, in contrast to the Minister's information. Read the speech
- Questions about whether the Minister heard what was said regarding weakened steering measures and a lack of replacement plans. Criticizes the government's perception of the emissions and requests clarifications regarding the Minister's statements about the civil servants' statements. Read the speech
Council of Europe report on competitiveness and security
- Argues that the Russian shadow fleet constitutes a security and environmental tragedy that requires a united EU response. Asks what happened at the EU summit that led to the government joining the Social Democrats' line. Read the speech
- Welcomes that the government follows the Social Democrats' line and emphasizes the need for a united EU response against Putin. Criticizes the Minister for Enterprise for prioritizing business meetings over ministerial meetings on sustainable energy and asks the Prime Minister about this. Read the speech
Food prices and inflation: government measures vs. child support
- Argues that high food prices make it difficult for households to manage their finances and that children risk not getting enough nutrition. Asks what the Finance Minister plans to do in the spring budget to remedy the situation for families with children. Read the speech
- Asks what the government is doing to help families with children with the high food prices. Argues that the food giants have profited from the price increases and demands that the Minister for Finance does more to strengthen the families who are struggling the most. Read the speech
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Inflation consequences for household finances and child allowance
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- Criticizes that the Swedish people have suffered under high prices and interest rate hikes during the Finance Minister's time in power. Asks what the government is doing to help households and the young generation who now lack resources. Read the speech
Climate action plan and net-zero emissions by 2045 goals
- Criticizes that the climate action plan is an empty storefront that does not lead to net zero. Argues that emissions are increasing and that climate tools have been dismantled. Asks if the government intended to mislead the people with a deeply misleading emissions curve. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is not living up to its promises of broad anchoring and effective climate policy. Asks how the government will reach the goals for 2030 and what concrete policy instruments will be used. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has caused a crisis in climate policy by breaking the trend and increasing emissions. Criticizes the Minister for Climate Policy for presenting an empty storefront without policy instruments and proposes a policy with better reduction obligations and leading electrification. Read the speech
EU animal welfare legislation: KD wants less bureaucracy
- Criticizes that the planned review of EU's animal welfare legislation is not being completed in its entirety. Asks what the government intends to do to speed up the issues and raise them now. Read the speech
- Argues that the current situation is unsustainable due to gaps in legislation and lack of compliance. Wants to improve animal standards across the EU to create a level playing field and a sustainable future for agriculture. Read the speech
- Wants more debates on animal welfare throughout the EU regarding legislation, control, and compliance. Argues that animals suffer when protection is lacking, for example through brutal methods at slaughterhouses, long transports, and overcrowding on industrial floors. Read the speech
Sweden's climate goals: nuclear power and 2030 targets
- Argues that the government's budget leads to increased emissions and that Sweden risks missing the 2030 targets. Criticizes that the government has not reported its ambition for the 2040 target and asks who will pay to purchase emission allowances. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's climate plan as an empty shell and argues that emissions have increased under their rule. Argues that the purchase of emission allowances risks becoming very expensive for the people and advocates for early, effective investments. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats have a sustainable climate policy through Sverigebränsle. Claims that Sweden was at the forefront in the world in climate policy and new industrialization when the Social Democratic government handed over power. Read the speech
Climate, foreign policy, economy and social issues debate
- Asks about the government's plan for the EU to reach the 2030 goals and what role Sweden shall play in this. Also asks about the government's plan regarding the purchase of emission allowances. Read the speech
- Argues that the EU's climate package risks failing if the countries do not increase the pace. Asks what the Swedish government's position is regarding the debate on the 2040 goals. Read the speech
PFAS protection: government action vs. national remediation
- Argues that PFAS poses a real danger in everyday products and drinking water. Criticizes that current controls and producer responsibility do not work and demands a comprehensive political regulatory framework without loopholes. Asks how the government plans to ramp up the political work. Read the speech
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- Wants the political work at the EU level to be accelerated. Argues that industry talks should be held to shame companies that do not phase out the chemicals and demands a national strategy for remediation and protection. Read the speech
Healthcare crisis, energy charter, and antisemitism debate
- Argues that the current government has broken the previous climate policy and caused increased emissions. Asks what the minister intends to do to reach the climate goals by 2030 after the climate ambition has been sidelined. Read the speech
Council of Europe meeting: membership, budget and sanctions
- Argues that the climate is often left out of the EU agenda despite recently concluded COP negotiations. Asks how the government analyzes the results of the meeting and how the ambitious goals for greenhouse gas emissions are to be met. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the European Council does not summarize and pass on the conclusions from the climate summit in an overall and committed manner. Argues that the government should ensure that this happens at the next council. Read the speech
Climate policy: SD wants nuclear and S wants travel deduction
- Criticizes the government's climate policy for being limited, unclear, and regressive. Argues that the government is reducing ambitions, weakening climate tools, and postponing necessary work instead of delivering a concrete climate action plan. Read the speech
Climate action plan measures to counter increased emissions
- Argues that the current government's policy increases emissions in contrast to previous governments. Asks whether the Minister for Climate intends to counter increased emissions in the climate action plan and whether the targets for 2030 will remain unchanged. Read the speech
- Argues that emissions are increasing under the current government and that the 2030 goals will not be met with current policy. Criticizes the government's rhetoric and argues that emission reductions must occur earlier to avoid economic consequences for the people. Asks what the climate action plan contains to turn words into practical action. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's lack of decisiveness and argues that the 2030 goals risk being missed, which affects the wallets of the Swedish people. Also asks what the climate minister is doing to reduce emissions from the millions of fossil-fueled cars. Read the speech
Government work, energy, equality, migration and security
- Asks what the Minister for Enterprise is doing to put the company L'Oréal against the wall because they are still selling products with cancer-causing and fertility-disrupting PFAS substances despite promises of phasing them out. Read the speech
Folk high school subsidies: L proposes 100 million SEK increase
- Argues that the situation for folk high schools is difficult due to the aftermath of the pandemic, high costs, and failing resources from the government. Criticizes that the government's lack of investment makes it difficult to preserve the places for participants and asks what the government is doing about this. Read the speech
- Argues that the government lacks insight into the difficult economic conditions for the folk high schools. Asks for the government's plan to counteract the economic "triple blow" and show leadership to secure the form of education. Read the speech
- Argues that the folk high schools are important for turning school failures into success. Criticizes the government for not doing more to improve the folk high schools' financial situation and urges the government to do more. Read the speech
Government budget, crime policy, migration and social investments
- Asks the Minister for Climate about what the upcoming climate action plan will contain. Criticizes the government's lack of concrete answers and action plans regarding climate policy despite record-high temperatures and criticism from authorities. Read the speech
PFAS in Swedish crayfish: KD and S debate limit values
- Argues that PFAS poses a serious risk to public health and that the government is complacent. Criticizes that the responsibility for the chemicals is slipping between agencies and producers and asks if it is time to act. Read the speech
- Argues that there is too much toxic food in the stores and criticizes the government's lack of clear action. Wants the minister to gather the relevant actors and proposes financial support or redistribution to help small municipalities with water purification. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden must step up the work to protect citizens against PFAS. Criticizes that Sweden is performing worse than other EU countries and demands increased determination in the matter. Read the speech
Sweden's climate policy goals and reduction obligations
- Wants an offensive and ambitious climate policy that drives new industrialization and secures a just transition. Criticizes the government's limited and unclear climate policy as well as the dismantling of the reduction obligation. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats have pushed for an integrated climate policy through the budget and are proud of the investments in new industrialization. Wants a reduction obligation that ensures Sweden reaches its climate goals and the EU's goals. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Sweden Democrats for not being able to present a climate action plan and argues that their claims about price reductions at the pump lack support from authorities. Urges them instead to develop a policy that helps households with their finances. Read the speech
- Argues that the reduction obligation is an important tool for achieving Sweden's and the EU's climate goals. Wants to analyze the exact level in a comprehensive analysis of the transport sector's emission reductions. Read the speech
- Argues that it is important to have an ambitious set of climate tools to reach the goals. Criticizes the government for discarding important tools such as the reduction obligation, which was needed to transition the vehicle fleet. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden has a unique opportunity for cooperation regarding bio-CCS and forest policy. Asks if the member wants Sweden to take the lead by raising the ambitions for climate policy. Read the speech
- Argues that the government signals lack of clarity towards the outside world and the business community regarding climate policy. Criticizes that the government lacks a distribution profile in a time when households are pressured by high prices. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Sweden Democrats are wavering from the government base regarding the reduction obligation. Argues that high fuel prices are due to a weak krona, geography, and cold rather than the reduction obligation, and questions whether the party wants to mislead economically vulnerable groups. Read the speech
- Argues that the government base does not allow for an ambitious climate policy and criticizes the Sweden Democrats for having abdicated from social justice in favor of the government. Instead wants to propose initiatives such as increased child allowance to help families with children. Read the speech
Climate policy: green industry, energy system and emissions
- Argues that the success of the Swedish business sector is due to previous Social Democratic incentives. Criticizes the government's climate policy, which concerns both the public and authorities, and also expresses concern from other countries. Asks for clarity regarding the climate action plan. Read the speech
- Wants a broad and secure energy mix. Criticizes the government's climate policy, particularly the budget cuts and the confusing situation regarding the reduction obligation. Asks how the government will deliver the climate action plan. Read the speech
Social policy, energy, immigration and children's rights
- Asks how Sweden is preparing for extreme weather and how the Minister for Climate and Environment coordinates the work with other ministers. Argues that extreme weather such as heatwaves and droughts are already hitting Sweden and Europe hard. Read the speech
Agriculture methane and nitrous oxide emission reduction strategy
- Argues that agriculture risks becoming the black sheep of climate policy because emissions from the sector are stagnant. Criticizes the Minister for lacking concrete answers, goals, and will in the strategy to reduce emissions. Read the speech
- Praises the work and the will for innovation shown by Swedish farmers. Argues that the government must show clarity by establishing a concrete plan with objectives and coordination to reduce global warming. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Minister's leadership as farmers lack clear objectives and. Argues that agriculture risks accounting for a large portion of emissions and demands clarity regarding objectives and compensation models. Read the speech
Climate policy, economic conditions and goals in PM's question
- Argues that emissions are increasing and that it is uncertain whether the climate goals will be met. Criticizes the climate minister's lack of concrete tools and asks how the prime minister views the fact that the electrification of the private market is now stalling. Read the speech
Council of Europe meeting report: nuclear power and LULUCF
- Argues that the green transition is being sidelined despite its importance and opportunities. Asks how much of the investments go to green technology versus fossil industries and what the Prime Minister is doing to resolve this. Read the speech
Energy policy, citizenship, healthcare and working environment
Sweden's climate action plan and net-zero emissions goals
- Argues that the Minister for Climate is in an uncomfortable situation as there is a difficult anchoring situation for the climate action plan due to the cooperation with a climate-skeptical party. Asks for concrete plans regarding form, timeline and cooperation. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Minister's isolated position and lack of concrete anchoring in the climate policy. Asks how the climate action plan will take shape, whether it will become a government bill or a letter, and which parties are to be involved. Read the speech
- Argues that the Minister has not provided sufficient answers on how the climate action plan shall be anchored. Criticizes the lack of clarity regarding whether the plan should become a government bill or a letter, which affects its weight and direction. Read the speech
Chemical policy: PFAS ban and endocrine-disrupting chemicals
- Criticizes the government for being surprisingly silent on chemical issues and for treating environmental issues neglectfully. Asks how the Member of Parliament views issues regarding a toxin-free everyday life and what expectations there are for the own government. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has failed to deliver on its election promises regarding speed. Criticizes the Christian Democrats for not showing sufficient commitment to protecting children from endocrine-disrupting substances in everyday life. Read the speech
- Proposes approval of reservation 16 on endocrine-disrupting substances. Argues that endocrine-disrupting chemicals cause diseases of the people, a fertility crisis and damage nature, and proposes an EU-wide total ban as well as a "Paris Agreement for chemicals". Read the speech
- Argues that the government has an opportunity to act now that the chemical legislation is being revised. Urges the opponent to, instead of discussing leadership, focus on pushing the government for a more ambitious chemical policy. Read the speech
- Argues that the Riksdag must be able to scrutinize and push the government. Criticizes that the current government has so far not shown the will or interest to drive environmental and chemical issues at a sufficiently high level. Read the speech
- Argues that harmonization with the EU could mean that Sweden lowers its ambitions to protect people and the environment. Asks if this is what is meant when it comes to chemical issues. Read the speech
- Asks whether the goal is to lower Swedish levels to reach EU levels or if the goal is to push for other EU countries to catch up with Sweden. Means that people are exposed to harmful chemicals in nature. Read the speech
Chemical policy: science-based risk vs. toxin-free life
- Argues that an active chemical policy is crucial to creating a toxin-free everyday life and protecting health and the environment. Criticizes the complacent attitude and demands a stronger government that acts against the current risks of cancer and endocrine disruption. Read the speech
- Asks what it means to broaden the chemical policy and warns that it must not result in a reduction of today's problems with harmful chemicals. Emphasizes that many are affected by diseases, especially children, by endocrine-disrupting substances. Read the speech
Sweden foreign policy, Ukraine aid and Russia sanctions debate
- Asks how the Liberals intend to highlight the principles of the rule of law during Sweden's presidency. Criticizes that the Swedish presidency does not prioritize rule of law issues in Hungary and Poland in a clear way. Read the speech
- Asks what the Swedish presidency intends to do to drive the rule of law process regarding Poland and Hungary. Wants concrete answers on how the prioritization will mean in practice, for example through inquiries or a focus on women's rights. Read the speech
Council of Europe meeting report: migration, visas, Russia
Labor immigration, aid, climate policy and crime debate
- Asks how the Minister for Climate interprets the prioritization between the EU's climate package, Sweden's climate law, and the Tidö Agreement. Argues that Sweden now has an opportunity to act powerfully with an ambitious climate policy. Read the speech
Sweden's climate policy and Fit for 55 during EU presidency
- Criticizes that the government is not taking sufficient responsibility for the climate crisis. Argues that Sweden has missed a unique chance for leadership and questions whether the government actually intends to complete the remaining directives. Read the speech
- Welcomes the government's promise to complete the directive. Asks if the government prioritizes the Tidö Agreement over EU legislation and argues that Sweden needs a leadership that drives climate issues at the EU level. Read the speech
- Argues that the climate issue requires rapid emission reductions and that wealthy industrial nations must take responsibility. Criticizes the government's lack of decisiveness and the presence of climate skeptics in the government base. Advises the Minister for Climate to clarify Sweden's climate policy. Read the speech
Ukraine support, Archer artillery, school burden and fishing
- Asks what the minister intends to do to speed up the processes and resolve the problems with delayed payments of production support. Argues that the delays particularly affect young and organic farms which are important for the green transition. Read the speech
EU sustainable textiles strategy: eco-design and greenwashing
- Criticizes "fast fashion" and the hazardous chemicals used in textile production. Argues that current regulations are insufficient and calls for better protection for health, the environment, and workers' rights. Wants to support the EU's strategy to stop the textile industry's "madness" through design requirements, labeling, controls against greenwashing, and extended producer responsibility. Read the speech
Labor market policy, assistance, integration and social issues
- Asks what the timeline and contacts look like ahead of the EU presidency and whether Sweden is prepared to take over the ambitious climate policy that has characterized the Social Democratic government. Read the speech
Crime, infrastructure, economy, housing and climate debate
- Argues that the climate crisis is a global issue that is already affecting Sweden through natural disasters and economic consequences. Urges the newly elected government to show decisiveness and lead the climate transition ahead of upcoming conferences and in the EU. Read the speech
- Asks what the Sweden Democrats want to do to reduce global warming. Argues that heat is the leading cause of death at extreme temperatures, especially for the elderly and the sick. Read the speech
- Asks what the Sweden Democrats are doing to reduce global warming. Also asks what plans they have to secure the 100 billion US dollars that developing countries need. Read the speech
European Council meetings: green transition and Russia sanctions
- Argues that the EU needs to stand strong against Putin and hold together in the acute energy crisis. Emphasizes the importance of common solutions for climate, economy and continued strong support for Ukraine. Asks which task is most important. Read the speech
- Asks what advice the Prime Minister wants to give the new government ahead of the upcoming EU presidency and what Sweden's most important task is when the large climate package is on the table. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.