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Kalle Olsson (S)
What Kalle Olsson 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.
Equalization system reform: KD wants growth, S claims rural fail
- Criticizes that the government is not doing enough to level structural differences and ensure equal healthcare in sparsely populated areas. Wants the government to implement the Equalization Committee's proposals to enable safe healthcare in Jämtland Härjedalen. Read the speech
- Argues that the state has a moral and ethical responsibility to ensure care. Criticizes the government for not fighting for safe and accessible care in rural areas and wants a government that takes responsibility for the whole country. Read the speech
Braathens Regional Airlines restructuring and Skatteverket rule
- Criticizes that the boundaries between state affairs and private interests have been blurred. Asks for clearer answers regarding the government's governance of the authority and whether political pressure was exerted in connection with the airline's reconstruction. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Finance Minister's answer is not an answer and argues that employees at the Swedish Tax Agency have testified that decision-making paths have been bypassed and routines ignored. Asks if the Minister has been aware of or approved contacts where the airline's strategic importance has been pointed out. Read the speech
Skatteverket powers for population registration and welfare crime
- Welcomes the changes to counter welfare crime and address hijacking. Argues that expanded powers for biometric data and increased information sharing between authorities are necessary for a more secure identity management. Read the speech
Swedish tonnage taxation: SD opposes intra-group bareboat
- Argues that the committee majority did not raise any reservations against introducing a one hundred percent possibility for intra-group leasing during the committee work. Wants to proceed with the next step to strengthen Swedish companies' competitiveness, import, export and preparedness. Read the speech
- Argues that there is a competitive disadvantage for the Swedish shipping industry. Emphasizes that the issue has been taken seriously by listening to the industry and gathering knowledge. Read the speech
Swedish tonnage taxation rules: SD and S support expansion
- Argues that shipping is crucial for the economy and preparedness and views the modernization of tonnage taxation positively. Suggests that the possibility of intra-group leasing should be unlimited in order to strengthen competitiveness. Read the speech
Defense infrastructure costs: State vs. municipal responsibility
- Argues that Trafikverket is shifting financial risk onto the municipality and delaying critical defense upgrades. Asks if the Minister accepts this and demands that the government promptly resolves the issue to avoid dangerous delays. Read the speech
- Argues that the state must take collective responsibility for defense capability and that it is unacceptable for municipalities to be forced to mortgage welfare due to a lack of coordination within the state. Wants the government to act to resolve goal conflicts and establish principles to ensure progress in national security interests. Read the speech
- Argues that the state must become more proactive and agile to meet the threat from Russia. Criticizes that the state has not coordinated across agency boundaries and demands that the government take responsibility for resolving conflicts of objectives. Read the speech
Lower alcohol tax for independent small producers proposal
- Wants to extend previous tax reliefs to more types of alcoholic beverages to improve the economic conditions for small independent producers. Argues that the reform creates stability and willingness to invest without entailing significant risks to public health. Read the speech
Flight routes: Mora-Arlanda public service obligation funds
- Welcomes the Minister's response but requests clarification on what it entails. Criticizes the Swedish Transport Administration's basis as public transport takes too long for healthcare personnel and the business sector and argues that the authority incorrectly pits cities in the inland of Norrland against each other. Asks whether the government will begin work on changing or scrapping the Östersund–Umeå flight route. Read the speech
- Argues that the Östersund–Umeå line is important for healthcare and the labor market. Criticizes that the government has not compensated Trafikverket for cost increases and that the appropriation for transport agreements is too low. Wants the government to take responsibility for financing transport that is important but not commercially viable. Read the speech
- Wants a social democratically funded transport agreement. Argues that aviation is needed in northern Sweden and that Sweden should be at the forefront when electric aviation is introduced. Read the speech
Point tax proposals: SD, M, and V debate aviation and road tax
- Proposes approval of reservation 23 regarding the chemical tax. Argues that the electronics tax should be reviewed as it has not had desired environmental effects or been cost-effective and suggests that the issue be raised to the European level. Read the speech
Electricity subsidies, defense, migration and taxes debate
- Wants a ban on mining in alunschist due to environmental risks. Criticizes the government for not having initiated the investigation into the municipal veto despite promises of a rapid investigation. Read the speech
Tax procedures, population registration and customs powers
- Argues that the population register must reflect the population's actual residence in order to prevent the misuse of benefits and evasion of authority. Criticizes the government's inability to solve address hijacking and demands that Skatteverket be allocated resources to clear the addresses. Read the speech
Fictitious registrations and government response to sham writings
- Describes how fake listings cause discomfort, risks of violence, and administrative problems for property owners. Criticizes the government for not acting faster and demands a clear timetable to solve the problem. Read the speech
- Argues that the government and the Swedish Tax Agency have acted too slowly and shown a striking lack of initiative. Criticizes that no immediate improvements are in sight despite the fact that inaccuracies in the population register enable crime. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government has not acted quickly enough and that the Swedish Tax Agency has shown lethargy. Argues that it is bad that people do not feel safe and asks who takes responsibility for the decrease in value in cases of fictitious writing. Read the speech
Municipal economic equalization and rural welfare support
- Argues that it is expensive and challenging to deliver public services in rural areas. Asks whether the government will fully implement the Equalization Committee's proposals to compensate for structural additional costs such as long distances and small-scale operational disadvantages. Read the speech
- Argues that the equalization system should compensate for structural differences such as distance and sparseness. Criticizes that the government lacks information on how to ensure safe and accessible care in rural regions. Read the speech
Solar cell and micro-production tax subsidies debate
- Criticizes that the government wants to lower the subsidy level for solar cells after having recently raised it. Argues that the higher subsidy level should be maintained to continue stimulating the expansion of renewable electricity. Read the speech
Legal certainty, healthcare, economy and infrastructure debate
- Criticizes the government's investment in the roads as it only involves 500 meters of bicycle path per year in Jämtland County. Asks how the Minister intends to act to reduce the infrastructure gap between city and country. Read the speech
Fuel, alcohol, electricity and electronics tax policy debate
- Asks why the government has not addressed the electronics tax despite having promised change in the opposition. Criticizes that the tax continues to exist and has furthermore been increased. Read the speech
- Argues that the electronics tax was an ugly way to fleece consumers. Criticizes the government for betraying the voters by not keeping its promises. Read the speech
- Argues that the electronics tax should be reviewed because it has not achieved its intended environmental effects or been cost-effective. Criticizes the government's proposal to lower the subsidy level for solar cell installations as it worsens the planning conditions for the green transition. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for having raised the electricity tax twice despite having promised to lower it. Argues that the government has not kept its promise to the voters. Read the speech
- Accuses the Christian Democrats of having betrayed an important election promise by not lowering the electricity tax. Argues that the government is slowing down electrification by lowering the tax on fuels while the electricity tax is being raised. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government has not lowered the electricity tax despite previous promises. Argues that they have instead ignored the proposal to freeze the indexing and instead increased the electricity tax. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the currently governing parties have betrayed their election promises regarding the electronics tax, the energy tax, and the tax on electricity. Argues that reduced energy taxes on diesel and gasoline, while the electricity tax has been raised, hinders the necessary transition. Read the speech
Census and population register measures to stop welfare crime
- Argues that the National Audit Office's report shows alarming deficiencies in the authorities' cooperation and competence regarding identity checks. Asks whether the government has addressed these deficiencies and whether the police can get in contact with the right person at the Swedish Tax Agency. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has not carried out the large-scale census that was promised during the election campaign. Criticizes that the current work does not correspond to reality and demands that the government either carries out the census or admits that they have changed their minds. Read the speech
- Argues that the current work is an expansion of the population registration rather than a major census. Wants to increase controls, introduce a central function for ID issues and that the extra investment in the population registration should continue. Read the speech
Tax cuts for venture capitalists and impact on welfare
- Criticizes the government's timing and proposals regarding tax reliefs for venture capitalists when food prices and unemployment are increasing. Asks if the minister considers it reasonable that wealthy individuals pay lower taxes than bus drivers and what consequences this has for the legitimacy of the tax system. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government favors the financial elite in a way that is perceived as a mockery of ordinary people. Urges the Finance Minister to scrap the investigation in order not to further widen the gaps in Sweden. Read the speech
Mountain rescue services: costs and equipment tax deductions
- Argues that the state should contribute to the costs for the mountain rescuers' equipment since they operate in a state context. Suggests that these volunteer groups should be considered in a collective tax review. Read the speech
- Argues that the limited recruitment base requires reasonable conditions for more people to want to become mountain rescuers. Argues that tax deductions or cash grants should be introduced to avoid expensive equipment costs stopping suitable candidates. Read the speech
Identity verification at state agencies and population registry
- Argues that correct population registration is crucial to counter welfare fraud and security threats. Criticizes the government's ability to govern and the authorities' lack of cooperation, as well as the deficiencies in identity checks that the Swedish National Audit Office has pointed out. Read the speech
- Argues that the government should focus on today's work instead of criticizing the past. Criticizes the opposition's proposals as hollow and argues that it is the government's responsibility to lead the public administration. Notes that it has taken a long time to rectify deficiencies. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the promised large census has not been carried out despite promises during the election campaign. Argues that the government bears the responsibility for continued deficiencies in the population registration and demands that they address the problems. Read the speech
- Acknowledges that the government's initiative for closer cooperation between agencies is good. However, asks why the promised total census has not been carried out or announced after more than two years of the government's time in power. Read the speech
- Argues that what is happening is not a census but only sample checks. Criticizes the opposition for spreading misleading images during the election campaign and considers that the government has betrayed the voters' promises. Read the speech
National Archives in Östersund organization and decentralization
- Argues that the National Archives in Östersund is a successful operation with great public benefit and an important Sami connection. Criticizes that the government does not take political responsibility for the preparedness and proposes an independent investigation. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is taking its hands off the issue and letting the authority decide on the localization. Argues that the government should take responsibility for preserving the trust of the archive owners and consider the total defense. Read the speech
- Argues that the government does not want the Riksarkivet in Östersund to remain. Criticizes that the government avoids political responsibility by letting the agency decide and urges the minister to reconsider their position. Read the speech
Reduced alcohol tax for independent craft breweries
- Argues that the tax reduction for microbreweries is reasonable to level the playing field and create better conditions for small producers. Criticizes the government's policy as risking the position of Systembolaget and the conditions for microbreweries. Read the speech
Tax on sexual services: debate on tax exemption for victims
- Argues that prostitution and human trafficking are part of violence against women. Criticizes that women are taxed on income from abuse and asks if the Minister for Finance sees the risk that taxation makes the purchase of sex more legitimate. Suggests that instead, tax debts should be written off to support the women. Read the speech
Cuts to study associations and impact on children and elderly
- Criticizes the government's cuts as a brutal change that hits the countryside hard. Argues that the cuts lead to the loss of premises and staff, which breaks down civil society and makes it harder to conduct meaningful activities. Read the speech
- Argues that the cuts mean that study associations are forced to leave smaller towns, which makes cooperation impossible. Criticizes that the weakening makes the associations less relevant and asks if the government sees other actors or municipalities filling the voids that arise. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is carrying out brutal cuts to student unions despite previous promises to safeguard their role in culture. Wants the government to systematically investigate how the cuts affect operations, especially in smaller towns. Read the speech
Gang violence, economy, energy and welfare management debate
- Argues that Sweden faces major societal problems such as high unemployment, low growth, and gang shootings. Criticizes the government's decision to prioritize tax cuts for the wealthiest instead of directing resources toward these problems. Read the speech
Government tax cuts: impact on economy and welfare
- Criticizes that the government prioritizes tax cuts for high-income earners over pressured households. Argues that growth should instead be promoted through investments in the public sector and support for families with children, poor pensioners, and single parents. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government's tax cuts focus on high-income earners at the expense of healthcare and those with the lowest margins. Argues that the policy risks increasing inequalities and creating a divided society similar to the USA. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the tax cuts benefit high-income earners instead of struggling households. Argues that the resources should instead be used to save healthcare and considers that the policy prioritizes a small group over society-sustaining professions. Read the speech
Flexible rules for occupational pensions and pension savings
- Move for approval of the proposal. Want it to be possible to pause payments and change the payment period to give pensioners greater freedom. Argues that it is good for the economy of society if individuals can work until their later years. Read the speech
Statens servicecenter closures and austerity measures debate
- Argues that state presence requires political counterweights against centralization. Criticizes the government's decision to reduce the number of service offices and asks for the basis for the specific savings targets. Argues that the cuts are intended to finance tax cuts. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Minister for evading their responsibility by letting Statens servicecenter decide for itself which offices should disappear. Asks whether the government has or plans to establish criteria for priorities regarding the savings. Read the speech
Higher education places: L prioritizes quality and tech
- Argues that proximity to higher education and distance education is crucial for lowering the barriers to studies. Criticizes that the government's cuts reduce the opportunities for skill exchange and worsen the conditions for people who cannot leave their place of residence. Read the speech
- Confirms the concern over cuts in higher education, especially at Mittuniversitetet. Criticizes the government's harmful policy which runs counter to the growth agenda the government advocates. Read the speech
Night trains to Jämtland: KD, C, and S debate funding
- Argues that the budget lacks funds to finance state transport agreements, which threatens the night trains between Stockholm and Jämtland. Criticizes the government's reluctance to provide the requested funds and argues that short-term economic interests outweigh societal interests. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for not providing the 200 million required to secure the night trains between Stockholm and Jämtland. Argues that the prioritization of tax cuts over infrastructure is incorrect as it worsens the opportunities for residents in the inland of Norrland. Read the speech
Infrastructure upgrades in Jämtland for civil and military
- Argues that the infrastructure in Jämtland County is inadequate and critical for the total defense. Criticizes that the government is not acting faster and demands that the minister accelerates the upgrading of strategically important infrastructure. Read the speech
- Asks whether the government plans fast-tracks for infrastructure investments or if they are managed within the national plan's timeline. Also asks whether investments in the total defense risk leading to crowding-out effects for civil needs in Jämtlands län. Read the speech
- Argues that it is urgent to act in the current security policy environment. Warns that things can drag on and emphasizes that there is danger in delay. Read the speech
Government policy, EU cooperation, crime and social issues
- Argues that differences in working life and a skewed parental leave lead to women receiving lower incomes and pensions. Asks the government what measures are intended to be taken to reduce the pension gap. Read the speech
Unequal parental leave and women's pensions: M and S debate
- Criticizes that the differences in pensions between men and women persist despite progress. Argues that unequal distribution of parental leave leads to poorer careers and pensions for women. Asks for the government's forecasts for the effect of the proposed measures. Read the speech
- Criticizes that tax cuts are an insufficient solution to the inequality in the parental insurance and the pension gap. Argues that the gradual reservation of months has had an effect and suggests further increasing the individualization in the parental insurance. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Minister does not mention the individualization of the parental leave and argues that the answer lacks ambitions to reduce the pension gap. Argues that the government in practice does not propose any concrete measures beyond double days and tax cuts. Read the speech
Government strategy for northern Sweden and regional scope
- Criticizes that the government ignores the industrial transition in northern and central Sweden. Argues that investments in, among others, Jämtlands, Västernorrlands, and Dalarns counties are excluded from the strategy despite similar needs for coordination and skills supply. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the strategy is geographically limited and misses opportunities for the green industrial transition in the rest of northern and central Sweden. Asks what the risks are of including more counties in the strategy. Read the speech
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Road maintenance and resource allocation in Jämtland County
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- Argues that there are injustices and too large differences between the counties. Wants the government to quickly task Trafikverket with producing a basis that analyzes the road standards. Read the speech
Prison and Probation Service funding and Ukrainian refugees
- Argues that the bankruptcy of Attacus Stomsystem Betong is a consequence of the government's decision to scrap the investment support. Asks whether the government will act to meet the crisis in the construction industry or if the workers are expected to bite the bullet. Read the speech
Economic security in old age: pension levels and taxes
- Argues that the security pension is an important reform that functions as a safety valve for people who need to stop working earlier. Asks if the Sweden Democrats will take a stand if the government intends to dismantle the security pension. Read the speech
- Questions about whether the Sweden Democrats consider it important to follow the principles and directions that have been guiding over the last 30 years. Read the speech
- Argues that pensions are too low for many and that the system reflects society's inequality. Wants to raise the pension contributions to 18.5 percent and advocates that employees' pensions should be at least 70 percent of the final salary. Read the speech
- Argues that there are great injustices in today's pension system, especially for women. Wants the Pensions Group to focus on conducting a review of the fees in order to structurally increase pensions in the long term. Read the speech
- Argues that the bourgeoisie has for a long time opposed increased pension levels. Emphasizes that the guaranteed pension was previously too low and that the party is focused on continuing the work of raising pensions. Read the speech
- Argues that money is very important for elderly people struggling with high electricity prices and low temperatures. Asks why pensioners in northern Sweden should not be allowed to share in the electricity price support that the government has announced. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's model for excluding half of Sweden from the support. Argues that elderly people in northern Sweden with small margins should not be denied the same support as elderly people in southern Sweden. Read the speech
Welfare, immigration and economy: S, KD and M debate measures
- Asks whether the government will crush the hopes of elderly people who expect to be able to apply for a security pension within a few years. Points out that the security pension provides financial protection for people who have worked hard in their working lives. Read the speech
Försäkringskassan preparedness and security in social insurance
- Argues that the cyber threat is growing and that a major reclamation effort is required to strengthen civil defense. Criticizes that the budget supplement is a zero-sum game and demands clearer political leadership to ensure the functionality of the welfare society. Read the speech
- Argues that the government must demonstrate political leadership to ensure that Försäkringskassan can function during a crisis or war. Asks whether the government intends to proceed with concrete proposals from the authorities regarding reinforced preparedness. Read the speech
- Argues that announcements and decisions regarding the way forward for Försäkringskassans financial security are still awaited. Expects the Minister to take up the work of strengthening civil defense so that pensions and compensations are paid out on time. Read the speech
Premium pension management and Seventh AP Fund sustainability
- Request approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that the proposal is important to politically signal a greater sustainability responsibility for the Seventh AP Fund and that the management shall be conducted in an exemplary manner without it compromising the goal of secure pensions. Read the speech
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Pension system responsibility: M rethink, C principles, S low pensions
- Asks how the government plans the future work with the pensions and why parties that do not share the system's basic principles are invited to deliberations. Also asks whether the government will require all participants to commit to the long-term principles. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden has a robust but insufficient pension system where many elderly people have too low pensions. Asks if the government plans to proceed with the agreed review of the contribution levels or if the plans are being scrapped. Read the speech
- Argues that right-wing populism and unrealistic election promises constitute a risk to the pension work. Emphasizes the importance of the five parties that have taken long-term responsibility for the issues maintaining their basic principles. Read the speech
Crime, infrastructure, economy, housing and climate debate
- Argues that the social security systems are a cornerstone of the welfare society and that the new government lacks clear proposals to protect these systems. Criticizes the current government's lack of sharp proposals and argues that the Sweden Democrats' welfare promises are empty words. Read the speech
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