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Kajsa Fredholm (V)
What Kajsa Fredholm 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.
Agriculture costs: C, SD, and V debate taxes and support
- Argues that Sweden needs to increase self-sufficiency and transition for the climate. Criticizes the government for not having accelerated measures to make agriculture less dependent on fossil fuels. Proposes an agricultural deduction to phase out the fossil. Read the speech
- Wants to increase support for organic farming and the use of manure. Proposes investments in green mineral fertilizers, fossil-free fuels and plant-based foods as well as powerful support for water management. Argues that the common [fund] must finance the transition. Read the speech
- Confirms that the need to use manure more efficiently is budgeted in the proposal. Further asks how green mineral fertilizer can be produced without the use of green hydrogen. Read the speech
- Asks how many degrees of warming of the planet the Sweden Democrats consider acceptable. Means that production of green hydrogen was also needed for other things in the green transition. Read the speech
- Wants to reduce meat consumption for climate reasons and proposes that the solution is to eat Swedish meat. Argues that the production of organic farming must increase to reduce vulnerability and preserve the environment. Read the speech
- Answers that he does not have an answer to the question regarding the definition of large-scale production. Argues that agriculture must be adapted to the prevailing nature crisis through a powerful policy that facilitates transition. Read the speech
Government policy on defense, agriculture, environment and education
- Highlights that high veterinary costs lead to dog owners postponing care. Argues that it should not be a class issue whether one can afford pets and asks for the government's concrete solutions. Read the speech
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Government policy on unemployment, economy, security and social issues
- Criticizes the government's climate policy as a mess where reforms have been interrupted or delayed. Asks if the Minister for Climate is satisfied with the policy that has led to increased greenhouse gas emissions. Read the speech
Hunting legislation: sale hunting in economic zone and confidentiality
- Opposeses the removal of the permit requirement for hunting on public waters as it risks disturbing wildlife and people. Also criticizes expanded seal hunting in the economic zone as there is a lack of scientific support. Read the speech
Agriculture climate transition: Riksrevisionen report debate
- Criticizes the government's passive stance and lack of decisiveness regarding the agricultural climate transition. Wants the government to present a plan for the climate goals, introduce more cost-effective instruments and replace tax reductions on diesel with competition support. Read the speech
Energy, school, justice, migration and environment policy
- Criticizes that the poultry industry uses broiler chickens despite the fact that they cause systematic animal cruelty. Asks when the Minister for Rural Affairs plans to phase out the production of these in favor of slower-growing varieties. Read the speech
Tax exemption for workplace charging and fuel expense deductions
- Proposes that the tax exemption for charging should be extended to also include charging in connection with the residence. Argues that a flat rate would facilitate things for employers and create cost neutrality between different charging locations. Read the speech
Labor market, economy, environment and security debate
- Argues that the government's climate policy is not reaching the goals as emissions have increased and steering measures have been weakened. Asks which reforms the government will present to reach the climate goals by 2030. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's measures are not sufficient to reach the goals. Suggests investing in public transport, broadening the electric car premium, investing in charging points and fossil-free fuels. Read the speech
Dog control: SD, S, and M debate fighting dog regulations
- Argues that the problem with dogs causing damage requires that both unsuitable dog owners and breeders be addressed. Urges that the government must ensure sufficient resources to the county administrative boards to be able to carry out the proposed inspections. Read the speech
Sweden climate policy: SD technology, S energy, M nuclear
- Criticizes that Sweden and the EU should focus on the fossil-free instead of exporting fossil technology. Wants a just climate transition where public transport becomes cheaper and those who emit the most reduce their emissions the most. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Moderaterna do not demand that those who emit the most take their share of the climate transition. Asks what the government is doing to get billionaires to reduce their emissions and whether wage earners are instead supposed to take the hit. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for lowering climate ambitions and postponing concrete proposals through inquiries. Wants to introduce a binding national emissions budget and a just transition where low-income earners are compensated. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden is lagging behind in the climate transition of agriculture. Suggests that high diesel prices should be compensated for with other policy instruments other than tax. Criticizes that the Sweden Democrats only focus on fuel prices instead of other issues. Read the speech
- Stands firm on the motion regarding the transition of agriculture but argues that more support is needed for biofuels instead of focusing on the diesel price. Criticizes the government for having postponed the climate goals and promises to do everything to achieve them. Read the speech
Hunting and wildlife management: predator policy and wolf limits
- Wants the government to propose measures to strengthen the preventive work against predator damage and reduce illegal hunting. Argues that science should assess the size of the predator populations and wants the licensed hunting of wolf and lynx to cease. Read the speech
- Argues that the hunt for licenses on predators reduces the possibilities for a well-developed and rapid protection hunt. Advocates for preventive work through grants for fences, improved compensation for killed domestic animals, and a favorable conservation status for the predators. Read the speech
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Management of land and water areas: SD, M, and MP debate
- Argues that the government needs to introduce national targets to protect fertile farmland from exploitation. Also wants hydropower to be adapted to environmental goals by resuming reassessments with original requirements and introducing minimum flow to prevent the drying up of watercourses. Read the speech
Animal welfare: veterinary costs, carbon dioxide and chicken breeds
- Argues that the breeding of fast-growing broiler chickens involves systematic animal cruelty that violates animal welfare legislation. Asks if the member can get the Minister for Rural Affairs to change their opinion on a ban on these chickens. Read the speech
- Argues that the government should change its decision and wants that gas-fired power plants are phased out. Asks if the member can influence the Minister for Rural Affairs to change their position. Read the speech
- Wants to lower and equalize veterinary costs so that pets do not become a class issue. Argues that carbon dioxide stunning during slaughter violates the Animal Welfare Act and calls for measures. Wants to stop the breeding of fast-growing broiler chickens due to systematic suffering. Read the speech
- Want political decisions to be made to phase out gas-powered broilers. Argues that Norway has succeeded with this without significant price increases and that it is possible to achieve economic viability in this by the industry taking responsibility. Read the speech
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EU food policy: SD, S, C debate production and 80% self-sufficiency
- Argues that organic production strengthens Sweden's self-sufficiency and resilience against climate change through reduced import needs of pesticides and synthetic fertilizers. Asks why the Christian Democrats are not investing more in organic production despite the area having decreased. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden can produce 50 percent organically without risking food production. Wants to promote organic food through public procurement and transition support and criticizes that the organic share in Sweden is decreasing. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden needs to strengthen self-sufficiency through sustainable and organic production. Criticizes the government's passivity in the face of high food prices and wants legislation that lowers prices, reduces food waste as well as increases demand for plant-based foods. Read the speech
- Wants to lower food prices to help people in poverty. Argues that the oligopoly within the food sector must be broken up to solve the problem of high prices. Read the speech
- Argues that it is the food wholesalers, not the farmers, who must be broken up in order to lower prices or increase the food crown for the producers. Clarifies that it is not the intention to impose unreasonable demands for lowered prices in the production chain. Read the speech
Forest taxation framework: S, SD, and C debate new rules
- Argues that current forestry is not sufficiently sustainable to achieve climate ambitions and preserve biodiversity. Proposes that production goals should be subject to environmental and climate considerations and calls for approval of reservation 1. Read the speech
Poultry industry animal welfare: V wants ban on fast-growing breeds
- Argues that fast-growing chickens suffer from inbred pain and that production has passed biological limits. Criticizes that no measures have been taken despite revelations and asks if the minister intends to ban the breeding of these breeds nationally. Read the speech
- Argues that the breeding of fast-growing chicken hybrids is a systematic animal welfare problem that contravenes Swedish law. Wants the government to ban the breeding nationally and act more than just providing common input to the EU. Read the speech
- Argues that the minister's reasoning fails as other EU countries are ahead of Sweden. Criticizes the lack of physical controls at large chicken slaughterhouses and suggests that the government should ban the breeding of broiler chickens. Read the speech
Agricultural policy: SD, MP, S debate production and costs
- Argues that agriculture must be adapted to nature's limits to manage the climate transition. Wants the government to promptly develop a strategy for the agriculture's climate transition in cooperation with various actors. Read the speech
Swedish forest policy: ownership rights and sustainability
- Move to approve the Left Party's reservation. Argues that the government should enact a law to stop the logging of forests with high natural values and that the legislation should be changed to protect the forest's social values. Read the speech
- Argues that the current forestry in her home municipality is so boring that one cannot get into the forest. Points out that the Swedish Forest Agency has noted a need for clarity and feasibility regarding the forest's social values. Read the speech
- Argues that the current forestry is not sufficiently sustainable. Suggests that production goals must be subordinated to environmental and climate considerations in order to achieve climate ambitions and preserve biodiversity. Read the speech
Climate policy, elderly care and social services debate
- Wants a just climate transition where it is easy for people to do the right thing, for example through cheaper monthly passes. Argues that billionaires with extremely high emissions must reduce their emissions the most and asks the government what they are doing to ensure this. Read the speech
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Agriculture, forestry and wolves: SD, S and M proposals
- Argues that environmental considerations within forestry are deficient due to insufficient physical control. Wants the government parties to ensure that Skogsstyrelsen receives increased appropriations to be able to exercise the necessary supervisory responsibility. Read the speech
- Argues that the Swedish Forest Agency lacks resources for sufficient physical supervision, which has led to JO complaints and court decisions regarding lack of control. Proposes an increase in appropriations to ensure that logging follows the law and protects species. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's economic policy and tax cuts and proposes instead to tax the banks' excess profits as well as raise capital taxes. Wants to increase the self-sufficiency rate through sustainable agriculture, proposes regional centers for emergency food and wants to increase the compensation for dairy cows on pasture. Argues that forestry must be subject to environmental and climate considerations and proposes more resources to the Swedish Forest Agency for physical supervision. Proposes state support for labor costs for predator-deterring fences and increased grants for compensation in the event of predator attacks. Wants to see a significantly increased investment in 3R centers to reduce animal testing. Read the speech
- Want to increase production and reach a self-sufficiency rate of 80 percent. Proposes state loans for generational transition as well as expanded support for sustainable and ecological production. Read the speech
- Want more grazing animals because they need land to graze on. Argues that farmers receive too little payment due to the food chain where wholesalers take the profit. Read the speech
Agriculture emissions, transport, diesel tax and veils
- Expresses joy that the government is not abolishing the grazing requirement for cattle during this mandate period. Asks if the minister can promise that the government is working to ensure that the law remains in place even in the longer term. Read the speech
Criminalize virginity checks, certificates and procedures
- Welcomes the bill in its entirety and argues that the criminalization of innocence checks is an urgent measure to strengthen the protection for women and girls. Argues that the new omission offense must not become a reporting system. Read the speech
Animal health data and agricultural policy debate
- Want to increase the self-sufficiency rate to 80 percent and strengthen organic farming through support for transition and production. Argues that strengthened support is needed for water management, plant-based foods and full cost coverage for grazing lands. Proposes a system with loan guarantees or subsidized establishment loans so that young people can take over small and medium-sized farms. Read the speech
Data centers, sustainable fuels and reduction obligation rules
- Criticizes that the government's policy is insufficient to reach national climate goals and EU commitments. Argues that the proposed increase of the reduction obligation is insufficient and calls for an action plan with a successively increased share of biofuels. Read the speech
Research and innovation: academic freedom and nuclear funding
Solar cell and micro-production tax subsidies debate
- Criticizes the government's proposal to slow down the green transition and reduce economic incentives for households. Argues that the proposals destroy the rules of the game for the business sector, impair the farmers' competitiveness and moves for approval of the sole reservation. Read the speech
Sweden's climate policy and Climate Policy Council report
- Argues that the government's climate policy is insufficient and socio-economically irresponsible as emissions increased during 2024. Wants to see investments in solar and wind power, cheap public transport, as well as financial support for middle-income earners to transition. Read the speech
- Argues that a global study shows massive support for a stronger climate policy. Criticizes the government's policy as greenhouse gas emissions increased last year and asks when proposals that actually lower emissions will arrive. Read the speech
- Criticizes that emissions increased last year despite a limited carbon budget. Wants to see more investments in expanded public transport and subsidized fossil-free solutions within the transport sector. Read the speech
- Asks if the member meant that the Climate Policy Council consists of climate activists. Argues that increased food preparedness requires more cultivation of plant protein and highlights the health perspective of reduced meat consumption. Read the speech
- Argues that the food industry is developing good products based on plant proteins that consumers choose for health reasons. Wants the state to invest in cheaper public transport and a Sverigebiljett and asks if this is a sensible idea. Read the speech
- Argues that the climate crisis requires left-wing policies where the richest pay for their high climate impact. Proposes a Sweden ticket for regional public transport as well as that subsidies for climate-damaging activities be phased out to finance green investments. Read the speech
- Proposes that meat consumption in Sweden should be reduced by 30 percent. Argues that one can reduce imported meat without reducing domestic meat production, as consumption and production are two different things. Read the speech
- Argues that it is possible to grow up on a vegetarian diet and that there is no conflict between protein and the plant kingdom. Criticizes the government for having lowered taxes for the wealthiest households instead of lowering food prices. Read the speech
Industriklivet: Audit Office review of climate policy and support
- Criticizes the government's substandard climate policy and lack of action regarding the Swedish National Audit Office's criticism. Suggests that the government adopts the recommendations and conducts a review of Industriklivet's target group, coordination, and agency responsibility. Read the speech
Sweden climate policy: nuclear power, electrification and bonuses
- Criticizes that the government's climate policy contradicts the will of the people, as over 80 percent of the population want the state to do more. Asks when the Moderaterna will present proposals that actually lower emissions in the short term. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden is not a good example due to high emissions. Wants to see a more expanded public transport system with a monthly pass for 450 kronor and asks why the government does not subsidize climate-smart solutions. Read the speech
- Argues that the population wants more powerful climate policy and criticizes the government's policy for being socio-economically irresponsible. Wants the richest to bear the costs of the transition and proposes a Sweden ticket as well as that climate-damaging subsidies be phased out. Read the speech
Land and water management: municipal vs state funding
- Argues that the exploitation of fertile farmland is concerning and incompatible with a sustainable food supply. Therefore wants new national management measures to counteract exploitation and proposes a national objective for the preservation of farmland. Read the speech
Crime, climate and education: new sentencing and penalties
Animal welfare and veterinary care: training, prices, grazing
- Proposes a reference price list for veterinary costs and national tariffs to increase transparency and lower prices. Argues that the oligopoly in the veterinary market must be broken up through a market survey tool. Wants to maintain the grazing requirement for cattle and demands stronger regulations to stop systematic animal cruelty within the poultry industry. Read the speech
- Argues that the inspectors are reliable and that the problems identified during mapping at the four largest chicken factories are what the inspectors themselves have concluded. Read the speech
- Criticizes the poultry industry and points out that appalling conditions at four large producers recur every year despite controls. Argues that these problems need to be addressed and urges the members to take this to heart. Read the speech
Forest policy: raw material supply, species protection and LULUCF
- Argues that Swedish forestry is not sustainable and that production goals must be subordinated to environmental considerations. Wants to stop logging of forests with high nature values, phase out clear-cutting and motions for the protection of forests near the mountains. Read the speech
- Argues that the forest needs to be managed in a sustainable way and that the extraction is now too large. Wants to invest in climate investments for the green transition and increase the production of long-term products such as wooden houses. Read the speech
- Argues that extraction in the forest must be sustainable and that the forest system must be placed within the framework of the climate crisis. Wants to find a harmony between seeing the forest as a cultivation system and as an ecosystem. Read the speech
Sweden environmental policy: nuclear, wind and electricity
Food policy: milk support, price commission and Swedish food
- Argues that the food giants' abuse of power pressures food producers and raises food prices. Proposes new legislation to increase competition between independent wholesalers, strengthen producers and increase the national self-sufficiency rate. Read the speech
Rural industries, forestry and food production appropriations
- Criticizes the government's prioritization of tax cuts for high-income earners over welfare and climate transition. Proposes increased appropriations to Skogsstyrelsen, mountain-adjacent forests, carbon storage through continuous-cover forestry as well as support for ecological production, water management and plant-based foods. Read the speech
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- Argues that the government and the Sverigedemokraterna are not doing enough for rural industries, the countryside, and food. Asks if Magdalena Andersson is the Centerpartiet's prime ministerial candidate due to uncertainty regarding the party's position on the government question. Read the speech
- Questions about whether the Center Party after the election can choose a different prime ministerial candidate than Magdalena Andersson. Read the speech
Climate goals 2030: Government measures and fuel tax impact
- Criticizes the government's policy for hindering the climate goals by increasing the demand for fossil fuels. Argues that current measures are insufficient and require significantly stronger measures to reduce emissions within the transport sector. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's proposal is not sufficient to reach the goals by 2030 and criticizes that decisions are being postponed. Proposes, among other things, expanded railway, a "Sverigekort", an electric bus premium, and an electric car support for low-income earners. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's policy leads to increased emissions. Suggests that investments in public transport and electrification should be significantly increased and that economic incentives for fossil-free choices should be strengthened to reach the climate goals. Read the speech
Labor market, energy, food and social issues in Riksdag debate
- Questions about whether the Minister for Rural Affairs trusts his own agency, the Swedish Food Agency, after the minister claimed in an interview that the preparedness perspective was not taken into account despite the agency's information. Read the speech
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Gang violence, economy, energy and welfare management debate
- Criticizes that the government has stopped large wind power projects in the Baltic Sea despite the need for increased electricity production for the green transition. Asks why the government is so slow and insufficient when it comes to the establishment of offshore wind power. Read the speech
EU emissions trading system for fossil fuels ETS 2 debate
- Supports the bill but warns of risks in the government's assessments and lack of impact assessments. Argues that the proposal risks high fuel prices and demands that support be targeted at low-income earners and rural areas for a fair transition. Read the speech
Climate adaptation action plan and national strategy debate
- Argues that Sweden needs a stronger state role to climate-adapt society against extreme weather. Rejects the phasing out of funds to MSB and proposes state support for urban greenery, agricultural water management, and investments in municipal projects. Read the speech
Agricultural policy: EU rules, plant breeding, 80% self-sufficiency
- Want to increase the self-sufficiency rate to 80 percent and introduce a contingency stock for food. Proposes support for the transition to organic farming, increased appropriations for grazing lands and an action plan to phase out harmful chemical pesticides. Read the speech
Climate action plan net-zero 2045 goal and nuclear power
- Argues that the expansion of nuclear power will not reach the 2030 goal and criticizes putting all eggs in one basket. Wants to invest heavily in wind power and hydrogen now because wind power provides cheap and safe electricity. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the plan focuses too unilaterally on nuclear power at the expense of other fossil-free electricity production in the short term. Proposes a statutory financial compensation to municipalities where wind power is built to create incentives. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's climate action plan for lacking concrete proposals and missing the climate goals. Argues that the richest should pay for a just transition and proposes a climate investment program of 700 billion kronor. Read the speech
- Suggests that the member read the Left Party's motions regarding the climate action plan. Argues that the party did not agree to lowering the reduction obligation to 6 percent and that a long-term sustainable level needs to be found. Read the speech
- Argues that biofuels should be produced in a sustainable manner. Wants the Center Party to invest more in expanding public transport throughout the country, lowering prices and making it more accessible. Read the speech
- Maintains that the state must take responsibility and that the richest should pay. Criticizes the government's plan for a lack of concrete proposals and argues that the focus on nuclear power risks obscuring other fossil-free electricity production. Asks if the minister supports a statutory financial compensation for wind power. Read the speech
- Argues that the market has not solved the climate transition fast enough. Wants the state to take responsibility for necessary investments because the government's policy risks increasing emissions and complicating future measures. Read the speech
- Argues that it is incorrect to view emissions as a necessary "weight gain" to reach the goals. Asks what the government means by that Sweden "bulks" with emissions, since delays increase both economic and emission-related costs. Read the speech
- Argues that lowered fuel prices and a reduced reduction obligation worsen the climate crisis by increasing emissions. Asks why the government postpones necessary decisions until the next mandate period and considers this to be irresponsible. Read the speech
- Asks how the minister stands regarding the proposal for mandatory financial compensation to municipalities where wind power is built. Argues that wind power is cheaper and harmless compared to nuclear power and is needed to produce hydrogen. Read the speech
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- Argues that the transport sector requires electrification and energy efficiency by moving freight from road to rail. Suggests that public transport should be invested in and lowered to "Swedish prices" to attract passengers. Asks why the Sverigedemokraterna are uninterested in investments in public transport. Read the speech
- Asks why the Sweden Democrats hate public transport. Argues that economically weaker groups should be compensated for high fuel prices and advocates for targeted support to households in rural areas through an income tax deduction. Read the speech
Troll factories, forestry, animal welfare and democracy debate
- Questions about whether the Minister for Rural Affairs can promise that the grazing rights will be retained, as the current legislation on green pasture for dairy cows is considered good. Read the speech
3R-centers and animal testing funding: KD and V debate
- Argues that 3R-center is an important knowledge-disseminating organization that is needed to reach the goal of replacing animal testing. Criticizes that the government's reduced funding leads to a major loss of competence and demands continued full funding. Read the speech
- Asks whether the operations can continue without direct funding and if the staff reduction can be stopped. Also asks whether there is an ambition to ensure continued and long-term funding. Read the speech
Animal welfare: Sweden's role in EU standards and meat imports
- Criticizes that the Animal Welfare Act is insufficient to prevent systematic animal cruelty and poor conditions within the Swedish chicken industry [1, 3-7]. Wants to improve animal welfare through increased control, a ban on broiler chickens, better stunning methods, and reduced industrial production [9-12]. Read the speech
Reduction obligation for petrol and diesel and audit report
- Moves to approve adding the communication to the records. Criticizes the government's and the Sverigedemokraternas policy of lowering the reduction obligation without alternative proposals, which increases emissions and risks Sweden missing its climate goals. Argues that current policy is socio-economically irresponsible and requires a change of course for a just climate transition. Proposes, among other things, a common Sverigebiljett, state support for public transport, targeted support for electric cars, increased electrification as well as increased grants to Klimatklivet. Read the speech
Food policy: 80% self-sufficiency, origin labels and GMOs
- Argues that Sweden should adopt a national goal of a self-sufficiency rate of food of 80 percent. Proposes that the government returns with a plan for trials with regional centers for fossil-free produced emergency food. Read the speech
Forest policy: property rights, production and environment
- Argues that today's forestry is not sustainable because production goals are not subordinated to environmental considerations. Wants to stop logging in forests with high nature values and proposes that landowners receive compensation for preserving biodiversity and storing carbon. Read the speech
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Agriculture: SD diesel tax cut vs MP 100bn green investment
- Want to increase the allocation for forestry and mountain areas as well as strengthen carbon storage through continuous cover forestry and economic incentives. Propose increased self-sufficiency of food, state support for water management and bio-premiums for fossil-free fuels. Read the speech
- Proposes an increase of 1.3 billion SEK for voluntary forest protection. Argues that state forests should lead by example by testing harvest-free methods and criticizes the government's reduction of the reduction obligation. Read the speech
- Wants to invest 100 billion SEK annually for ten years in state climate investments across all sectors. Wants to increase support for livestock owners affected by wolf attacks and argues that one should start from a favorable conservation status. Read the speech
Reduction obligation for gasoline and diesel: SD, S, MP, C
- Argues that the substantial reduction of the reduction obligation has the greatest negative impact on the climate goals for 2030. Asks how the government intends to compensate for the emission gap that arises from the reduction. Read the speech
- Asks about the government's plans for other measures within the transport sector to compensate for the increased emissions. Proposes investing in rail and public transport as well as introducing a mode-neutral travel deduction. Read the speech
- Proposes rejection of the reduction of the reduction obligation as it threatens the climate goals. Proposes instead investments in public transport, electrification, expanded charging infrastructure and a new travel deduction. Read the speech
- Argues that 6 percent is far too low. Wants to increase the proportion of Swedish-produced biofuels and proposes efficiencies in the transport sector that benefit low-income earners and the countryside. Asks which measures will compensate for the reduction of the reduction obligation. Read the speech
- Argues that the previous price reduction was temporary and no longer applies. Asks how the party intends to compensate for increased emissions and whether they want to invest in public transport or other solutions for the countryside. Read the speech
Autumn Budget 2023: Economic impact and green transition
- Proposes approval of the reservation. Criticizes the government's policy of increasing emissions through accounting tricks instead of national measures. Suggests that the resources should instead be used for public transport, railways, and energy efficiency measures. Read the speech
- Criticizes that they want to invest in other EU countries' emission reductions instead of a concrete climate policy. Argues that the government allocates too little money to municipalities and regions to secure welfare and services in rural areas. Read the speech
- Argues that significantly more money is required than what is allocated to maintain the welfare. Proposes an offensive economic climate policy with large investments in public transport, electricity infrastructure, railways, and energy efficiencies. Read the speech
Climate adaptation and emission reductions budget cuts
- Demands that the public sector gains muscles to protect the citizens and build a strong common society. Criticizes the government's and SD's budget proposal for cuts in municipalities and regions as well as the lack of concrete measures to reduce emissions in the short term. Read the speech
- Argues that climate change requires adaptations within agriculture, forestry, road and railway networks, as well as cities. Wants the state to contribute more to municipalities' and regions' work with climate adaptation. Read the speech
Swedish food policy: 80% organic goal and self-sufficiency
- Argues that Sweden should adopt a national goal of 80 percent self-sufficiency for food to strengthen preparedness. Wants to continue supporting organic and fossil-free agriculture through increased grants and steering instruments. Read the speech
Mire meadow compensation and nature conservation funding
- Argues that nature is crucial for quality of life, health, and the tourism industry [2-5]. Criticizes that the government in the autumn budget almost halved the funding for the maintenance of valuable nature, which affects the countryside. Read the speech
- Want to point out the effects of the government's significantly reduced state grants for protecting valuable nature in Dalarna. Argues that reduced funding threatens environmental goals and worsens the quality and accessibility of the tourism industry. Read the speech
Sweden's climate policy goals and reduction obligations
- Argues that Sweden must increase its climate ambitions to meet the acute climate crisis. Advocates for climate justice where those who emit the most bear the greatest responsibility and demands large government investments in, among other things, public transport and nature-based solutions. Read the speech
Forest policy: production, conservation and owner rights
- Proposes approval for the protection of forests with high natural values. Argues that production goals must be subordinated to environmental and climate considerations and proposes legislation to stop the logging of core areas. Also wants to increase continuous-cover forestry through economic incentives and transition support. Read the speech
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- Argues that the forest near the mountains needs to be protected and does not agree that the protection would hinder residents or users. Asks why the government is reducing the appropriations for the protection of forest. Read the speech
- Rejects the claim that the party wants to borrow 100 billion for forestry. Wants a larger part of the forest to be managed with continuous cultivation to reach climate goals and argues that the forest industry can transition to sustainable management. Read the speech
Sweden climate policy and nuclear power expansion debate
- Argues that the climate crisis is acute and that the government is shaming Sweden by lowering climate ambitions. Criticizes the government's decision to lower the fuel tax and argues that there is no time to wait for a future climate action plan. Read the speech
- Asks why the government does not take the climate crisis seriously given the serious consequences of the emissions, such as melting ice and changed ocean currents. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for prioritizing fossil fuel subsidies and increased car travel over concrete emission reductions. Argues that the government is retreating from the future by dismantling climate grants and stopping the electric car premium. Read the speech
- Argues that the climate transition must be fair and that those who emit the most should pay. Proposes system-changing policies with large state investments in electricity production, public transport, and energy-efficient housing. Read the speech
- Clarifies that the proposal for temporarily lowered fuel prices no longer applies. Argues that the reduction obligation will return in the autumn proposition and criticizes the Sverigedemokraterna for not having stood behind Sweden's climate goals. Read the speech
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- Confirms that the government stands behind the climate policy framework and wants to strengthen society's commitments. Argues that the reduction obligation should not be removed, but that the level may be too high and that biofuels must be sustainably produced. Read the speech
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- Argues that electrification is an important part of the climate transition but that wind power, both on land and at sea, must be expanded rapidly. Asks how the government will facilitate and accelerate the expansion of wind power. Read the speech
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School quality, work principle and marketization debate
- Argues that Sweden should lead by example in the EU by taking the lead in the issue of banning cages within the egg industry. Asks if the minister could consider changing their position. Read the speech
Sweden agricultural policy food strategy and 80% self-sufficiency
- Want to raise the self-sufficiency rate to 80 percent and introduce a contingency stock for food. Proposes support for transition to organic farming, increased appropriations for grazing lands as well as investment support for mobile slaughterhouses. Read the speech
Animal welfare: fur farming ban by 2025 and meat imports
- Asks when the government plans to phase out fur farms in Sweden. Argues that mink farms can function as virus factories because the virus has mutated to spread faster between mammals. Read the speech
- Argues that mink farms are a breeding ground for pandemics and should be shut down for both public health reasons and animal rights reasons. Wants Sweden to introduce a ban on fur animal farming by 2025 at the latest and that the government presents a phase-out plan. Read the speech
- Want to set a deadline for fur farming by 2025 at the latest and phase out cages within the Swedish egg industry. Argues that mink farms cause animal welfare deficiencies and pose a public health risk for pandemics. Read the speech
Labor immigration, aid, climate policy and crime debate
- Argues that a significant reduction in the reduction obligation requires extensive new climate measures to reach the emission targets. Asks whether the climate policy action plan will contain concrete measures in the near term to reach the targets by 2030. Read the speech
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Agriculture budget: SD diesel tax cuts and MP organic focus
- Criticizes the government's and the Sweden Democrats' budget for passivity in the face of the climate and nature crisis. Proposes increased appropriations for forestry support, carbon sequestration, fossil-free machinery and wetlands, as well as a higher self-sufficiency rate for food. Read the speech
Sweden's climate and environmental goals progress and policy
- Argues that the climate crisis and the nature crisis are acute and require massive investments as well as a sharp change of course. Criticizes that the government's budget bill reduces the appropriations for nature conservation and increases the distance to the climate goals. Read the speech
- Argues that the world is in a climate emergency and requires powerful measures now. Criticizes the government for lowering Sweden's climate ambitions, reducing the budget for the environment, and implementing climate-damaging reforms. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is abolishing the climate bonus and refraining from investments in railways, which makes the transport goals difficult to achieve. Argues that the public sector must take overall responsibility through large investments instead of relying on market forces. Read the speech
Economy, migration, schools and environment review in Riksdag
- Asks how the Minister for Rural Affairs views the challenges that the economic downturn, energy crisis, and inflation pose for small rural municipalities. Argues that these municipalities are necessary for the upcoming transition regarding raw materials and sustainable energy. Read the speech
Crime, infrastructure, economy, housing and climate debate
- Criticizes that the countryside is almost entirely missing from the Tidö Agreement and the government's statement. Argues that the climate transition should be used to uplift the countryside through investments in public transport, food security, and green jobs. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.