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Karin Sundin (S)
What Karin Sundin 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.
Welfare, school, migration and economy debate in Riksdag
- Welcomes that the focus is placed on personal assistance. Asks why the Sverigedemokraterna did not vote for an earlier proposal on indexing the funding for personal assistance. Read the speech
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- Argues that the previous government commissioned an inquiry to nationalize the ownership of personal assistance. Criticizes that the inquiry has remained stagnant at the Government Offices for four years despite a broad political consensus. Read the speech
- Argues that new legislation is required to prevent people from falling through the cracks. Wants the state ownership of personal assistance to be implemented and criticizes the Liberals' lack of political decisions in the government. Read the speech
Human rights, rule of law, economy and crime debate in Riksdag
- Argues that hereditary monarchy is not compatible with democratic principles of equal value. Suggests that Sweden should become a modern republic where the head of state is appointed through democratic processes instead of inheritance. Read the speech
Healthcare waiting times: KD claims 40% reduction, S wants plan
- Criticizes that the government has prioritized tax cuts over healthcare and that the value of state grants has been eroded. Argues that investments in specific operations prioritize quick results over care based on need. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's initiatives for lacking long-term effect and accountability. Wants to introduce a national plan for cancer care, indexed state grants, and stable funding to ensure care based on need. Read the speech
- Criticizes the minister for deviating from their responsibility and blaming the regions. Argues that healthcare needs resources to prioritize based on need, that state grants should be indexed against inflation, and that cooperation between different levels must be improved. Read the speech
Government policy on defense, agriculture, environment and education
- Argues that crisis preparedness for persons with disabilities is heading in the wrong direction as the proportion of municipalities with evacuation plans and continuity plans is decreasing. Asks what the government intends to do to ensure that all municipalities have crisis plans for their residential facilities. Read the speech
Abolish food requirements for serving licenses to cut costs
- Criticizes the proposal for lacking a public health perspective, a children's perspective, and consequence analyses. Argues that the changes should be followed up in a specific order and proposes a trial period of two years to evaluate the effects. Read the speech
- Sees advantages with simplifying the legislation. However, argues that the proposal lacks analyses of negative consequences, such as increased mortality and more hospital admissions due to increased alcohol availability. Read the speech
- Argues that increased access to alcohol leads to increased consumption and can cause between 11 and 19 more deaths. Suggests that the legislation should be followed up to address the negative consequences. Read the speech
- Confirms that it shall be possible to drink alcohol without having to serve food. Argues that the legislation needs to be followed up to evaluate negative consequences such as increased deaths and societal costs. Read the speech
- Argues that a responsible alcohol policy requires weighing both positive and negative consequences of legislative changes. Argues that evaluation and follow-up are relevant even in changes of alcohol permits. Read the speech
- Argues that it is time to change the legislation. Wants the reform to be followed up after six years to take into account both the needs of the business sector and public health. Criticizes that the negative consequences of the simplifications have not been sufficiently analyzed. Read the speech
- Argues that the proposal simplifies the rules for the restaurant industry and creates more pleasant occasions. However, criticizes the lack of analysis of negative consequences and suggests that the legislation be followed up to evaluate the effects on public health. Read the speech
Healthcare priorities: reform agenda, queue figures and regions
- Argues that the Gender Identity Act is important for the individual's rights, freedom, and security. Criticizes the proposal to dismantle the law as it is only a bureaucratic issue that prevents people from identifying as they perceive themselves to be. Read the speech
- Wants Sweden to be a society where all people are regarded as unique and valuable regardless of biological or legal gender. Argues that trans people should have the right to live in the identity they perceive they have. Read the speech
- Criticizes the current government for underfunding healthcare and cuts in women's health. Wants to reclaim democratic control, limit the market's influence, improve the care of rare diseases and prioritize patients based on need. Read the speech
- Confirms that the persons mentioned sit in the leadership of SKR. Criticizes that online doctor companies exploit the publicly funded system and argues that the government should introduce clearer legislation and give Ivo more resources. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for not taking responsibility for a healthcare system where private companies are given free rein over tax money. Argues that a review and better supervision are required to ensure that resources are used correctly and that those most in need are given priority. Read the speech
Elderly care financing: M and S debate state grants and budget
- Argues that there is a crisis in Swedish elderly care due to a systemic failure where the municipalities lack the necessary conditions. Asks the Minister if she sees the crisis and what the government should do about it. Read the speech
- Highlights that the staff perceive the understaffing as a risk to the elderly's safety. Argues that deficiencies in care have led to deaths because the staff do not have enough time to do their jobs. Read the speech
- Argues that understaffing and lack of resources lead to deaths in elderly care. Suggests that state grants are indexed, more employees are hired, primary care is improved and LOV is abolished. Read the speech
Healthcare management, deportations and maternal care grants
- Criticizes the government's handling of deficiencies in maternity care following savings. Asks whether the Minister for Health and Social Affairs believes the government should question the staff's testimonies or listen and take action. Read the speech
- Asks how the Minister for Health and Care can defend savings on maternity care when the regions receive 600 million kronor less in targeted government grants for maternal healthcare and women's health. Read the speech
Good and close care: VFP wants indexed state grants
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Criticizes that the government's work is proceeding too slowly and argues that more resources are required for education, a better working environment, and indexed state grants to ensure long-term transition. Read the speech
Alcohol, drugs, tobacco and gambling policy debate
- Argues that snus increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases. Asks how the member views the clear picture of the harmful effects of snus. Read the speech
- Asks for research supporting that snus has reduced mortality in lung cancer. Criticizes that the opponents equate snus with smoking and argues that nicotine is harmful to health. Emphasizes that the best option is to not use nicotine products. Read the speech
- Argues that the debate should focus on public health rather than the interests of companies. Wants to maintain a restrictive alcohol policy and advocates for the precautionary principle to limit white snus among young people. Criticizes the lack of political decisions regarding care and treatment of drug addiction. Read the speech
- Argues that the nearly unregulated market for tobacco-free nicotine products is unreasonable. Wants to equate the nicotine content in brown snus with white snus and change that white snus falls under food legislation. Read the speech
- Wants to limit the harmful effects of snus by reviewing the conditions for banning flavors in white snus. Criticizes the opponent's defense of white snus and questions whether this is due to ignorance or connections to the tobacco industry. Read the speech
Social issues: profit in schools, veils and healthcare queues
- Argues that vaccinations are effective in reducing disease risks. Suggests that the government investigate a broader vaccination program for everyone over 65, including the shingles vaccine. Asks if it is reasonable that only older people with good finances can follow the recommendations. Read the speech
Public health: SD, S, and V debate healthcare inequalities
- Argues that health inequalities are increasing due to growing class inequalities and worsened living conditions for low-income earners. Proposes a broader vaccination program for the elderly and risk groups. Read the speech
Government budget, security and cultural policy debate
- Asks why the Minister for Social Services is not following the Riksdag's decision to review the legislation. Argues that the application of the law has been tightened so that more are denied the right to accompaniment despite the needs remaining. Read the speech
Swedish healthcare innovation: KD research and digital plans
- Argues that the government's investment is not historically large due to inflation. Criticizes that the minister misses the need for innovation in primary care and geriatrics and asks how the government plans to create better structures for innovation in the entire healthcare system. Read the speech
- Argues that innovation is broader than research and is about practical solutions in healthcare. Criticizes the lack of national structures and overall responsibility for translating innovation into practical operations. Read the speech
- Argues that resources are required to create space for innovation. Suggests that the Health and Medical Services Act should contain a clear mandate regarding innovations and that the government's life science strategy needs to be concretized through a national mandate. Read the speech
Unemployment management and economic consequences debate
- Argues that unemployment in Örebro county is increasing sharply due to layoffs and closures in the industry [4-9]. Criticizes the government's description of the unemployed as people with limited skills since the laid-off workers have developed competencies. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Minister for Employment does not answer how the unemployed should develop their skills or strengthen their competitiveness. Argues that the government's benefit reform and reduced unemployment insurance do not create new jobs but only punish those who have become unemployed. Read the speech
School, environment, healthcare and economy debate in Riksdag
- Argues that the government's bill on the healthcare system's preparedness lacks focus on rehabilitation and assistive devices. Asks if the government has proposals on how rapid rehabilitation for war-injured patients on Swedish territory should be organized. Read the speech
Health and medical care: KD wants state takeover of regions
- Argues that healthcare should not be moved to state control and instead proposes indexed state grants, larger investments in staff as well as tightened state control and resources for the Health and Social Care Inspectorate. Criticizes the private choice system and market failures that prioritize profit over the quality of care. Wants to abolish the legislation that allows anyone to start a health center and demands that private actors take greater responsibility for crisis preparedness and research. Read the speech
- Argues that the state must have control over how public funds are used. Wants to ensure that the money goes to health and medical care instead of profit distribution or investments that do not benefit patients or healthcare staff. Criticizes that current control is insufficient. Read the speech
- Argues that profit extraction should be regulated to prevent public welfare systems from being exploited for personal gain. Wants to ensure that tax money is used effectively to improve healthcare, the working environment, and future development. Read the speech
- Thanks the member Hultberg for the constructive cooperation and the tough debates during his time in the Riksdag. Highlights his responsible work regarding the gender identity law and narcotics policy issues. Read the speech
Crisis preparedness for persons with disabilities in Sweden
- Argues that Sweden lacks a comprehensive strategy and systematic approach to managing crises for persons with disabilities. Asks how the government intends to improve the work and create better structure in this work. Read the speech
- Argues that a strategic functional disability perspective is missing in municipal crisis preparedness. Suggests that the government should carry out an in-depth mapping and give MSB and the Agency for Participation a mandate to develop methodological support. Read the speech
- Demands systematicity and clearer leadership to include the full range of disabilities in crisis preparedness. Argues that the current work is not sufficient and that the bleak future prospects for persons with disabilities must be taken seriously. Read the speech
Healthcare priorities, gender identity and euthanasia debate
- Criticizes the government's priorities as tax cuts and limited investments in specific areas occur at the expense of healthcare. Argues that the co-payment for pharmaceuticals is unfair and wants to improve menopause care, eradicate cervical cancer through targeted information campaigns as well as introduce individual-based risk assessment for blood donation. Read the speech
- Notes that the budget for pharmaceutical costs is correct. Argues that the government chooses to place the entire saving on sick people with poorer economic circumstances. Criticizes the government's priorities as a precision hunt on sick people. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government cannot explain how costs will be reduced in the long term. Argues that the government chooses to place the entire cost on the patients, which is a slap in the face to a vulnerable group. Read the speech
- Notes that there are different starting points for queues and costs for hired personnel. Argues that the long-term work to break the dependency on hired personnel has had an effect. Points out that the queues are decreasing in Region Stockholm by addressing market failures. Read the speech
- Notes that the Social Democrats in Stockholm took over a budget deficit. Argues that Region Stockholm has shortened waiting times at the emergency room and performs a higher percentage of operations within the healthcare guarantee than during the bourgeois period. Read the speech
Small-scale farm alcohol sales for tourism industry debate
- Criticizes that the proposal breaks up the retail monopoly and threatens public health. Argues that there are better ways to benefit the tourism industry through cooperation with Systembolaget and moves for the proposal to be rejected. Read the speech
- Argues that Systembolaget is trustworthy and has been crucial for a restrictive alcohol policy. Suggests that Systembolaget should be utilized to provide local producers with favorable conditions and cooperate so that they receive better conditions to sell their products at local visits. Read the speech
- Argues that it is doubtful whether the proposal is compatible with EU law and that European wine producers plan to challenge it. Asks whether it will be desired to abolish the retail monopoly after a few years. Read the speech
- Argues that the discussion should be about safeguarding public health. Criticizes the government for breaking up the coherent regulatory framework for alcohol by prioritizing business perspectives over public health. Read the speech
- Argues that the proposal is not compatible with the Swedish retail monopoly as heavy referral bodies and experts do not agree. Warns that the proposal threatens Systembolaget's social mission and the tools that have reduced alcohol consumption. Read the speech
- Hope that the proposal is compatible with the retail monopoly. Points out that only the ECJ can determine whether the farm sales are compatible with EU law. Read the speech
- Argues that the proposal will likely be reviewed and risks not being compatible with EU law. Criticizes that the proposal could threaten the monopoly and argues that it is being used as a tool to abolish the alcohol policy. Read the speech
Defense, aid, social services and security policy debate
- Asks what the government intends to do based on an evaluation showing that legislative changes for personal assistance have not had the expected effect. Read the speech
Support for people with disabilities: M, V, and C debate
- Criticizes the government's passivity and silence regarding needs assessments, interpretation services, and accountability. Argues that support for persons with disabilities is shrinking and demands a new law to ensure free-of-charge accompaniment. Read the speech
- Argues that the Sweden Democrats legitimize the government's policy. Wants that escorting be regulated in a special law and be free of charge promptly. Asks why the Sweden Democrats have suddenly stopped supporting these demands. Read the speech
- Argues that there is a lack of momentum in the issue of accompaniment since one no longer stands behind previous decisions. Asks what the Sverigedemokraterna intend to do to get an investigation started on a specific law for fee-free accompaniment. Read the speech
Healthcare, schools, children's rights and economic issues
- Criticizes that the state budget contains less money for healthcare than before. Argues that the lack of resources and staff creates problems for the staff and asks when the situation for those planning healthcare schedules will improve. Read the speech
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Alcohol, drugs, doping, tobacco, gambling regulations
- Argues that alcohol, drugs, doping, tobacco and gambling lead to extensive public health problems. Wants to limit the nicotine content in white snus, introduce a ban on intoxication and ban the sale of laughing gas to minors. Stands firm on a restrictive alcohol policy. Read the speech
Public health: lifestyle, structural measures and drink fees
- Argues that economic vulnerability and growing inequalities create major health problems. Wants a national vaccination register, TBE vaccine in the childhood immunization program as well as a leisure card that can be used in public transport. Read the speech
Labor market, energy, food and social issues in Riksdag debate
- Argues that the use of e-cigarettes among youth has increased dramatically and that the products cause similar damage to the body as regular cigarettes. Asks what the government intends to do to protect young people from vaping. Read the speech
Cuts to study associations and impact on children and elderly
- Argues that the government's cuts lead to study associations phasing out activities and closing premises. Criticizes that the cuts stifle music activities, raise fees and reduce opportunities for young musicians. Read the speech
- Argues that one cannot cooperate away a saving of half a billion. Criticizes the government's prioritization of tax cuts for high-income earners over public education and infrastructure. Asks how it is a wise prioritization to withdraw support for the activities of the study associations. Read the speech
Tax for sickness and activity compensation: S proposes 1,900 SEK
- Argues that people with sickness benefit [sjuk- och aktivitetsersättning] are punitively taxed because they receive higher taxes than almost everyone else. Asks how productivity is supposed to increase by these people having higher taxes than others in society. Read the speech
- Argues that the value of social insurance in relation to wage income has been eroded. Criticizes that the government's policy increases differences in standard of living and that the func-tax is deeply unfair as it punishes those who cannot work. Read the speech
- Asks how higher taxes for persons with sickness and activity compensation are to increase productivity. Argues that the government should lower the tax primarily for these persons in order to increase consumption, productivity, and growth. Read the speech
Healthcare, crime, energy and infrastructure debate in Riksdag
- Criticizes the government for thousands of healthcare workers being laid off despite promises that no one would have to quit. Asks if the government considers these laid-off employees to no longer be needed in Swedish healthcare. Read the speech
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Support for persons with disabilities: assistance and management
- Criticizes the government for being passive and allowing the support for persons with disabilities to be eroded. Wants the government to investigate the conditions for free accompaniment as well as develop a long-term sustainable financing model for the assistance allowance. Read the speech
- Asks what is happening with the investigations at the Ministry of Social Affairs and specifically requests the status of the principalship investigation to create increased equality and predictability for assistance users. Read the speech
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- Questions about what is actually happening at the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs and whether the Christian Democrats are satisfied with how the ministry delivers regarding a unified primary responsibility for personal assistance. Read the speech
- Criticizes that investigations within disability policy lie with the ministry without progress. Asks if it is time to demand a timetable from the minister for when proposals can be submitted to the Riksdag. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Liberals vote no to a proposal aimed at improving companion services and personal assistance. Asks for a specific timeline for a bill regarding state ownership. Read the speech
- Argues that too little and too slowly is happening within the disability policy. Criticizes that no work is being carried out at all despite claims to the contrary and asks how the Liberalerna ensure that the work is being carried out. Read the speech
Farm alcohol sales regulation and Systembolaget monopoly
- Asks whether the government has considered accepting the World Health Organization's support and advice. Criticizes that the government has not responded in writing to WHO's concerns and argues that the current proposal risks threatening Systembolaget's monopoly. Read the speech
- Argues that the current proposal risks the Swedish retail monopoly and public health. Proposes a model where local producers join a special assortment via an app managed by Systembolaget. Read the speech
- Argues that the investigation did not follow its directives and emphasizes the importance of following international commitments from WHO. Wants Systembolaget to handle farm sales in order to protect public health and the monopoly. Recommends that the government accepts WHO's offer of support. Read the speech
Construction crisis, healthcare, economy and national security
- Argues that patience in healthcare is running out due to staff shortages and austerity requirements. Claims that the Social Democrats have prioritized healthcare by doubling the government's investments in the healthcare reform budget. Asks the Minister for Health and Social Affairs about the strategy to get more money for healthcare. Read the speech
Electronic communication and youth home visits: SD, M, V
- Argues that restrictions and control of Sis-homes are important to protect young people from criminal networks and exploitation. Wants double staffing to be the rule for inspections of visitors instead of being an exception. Read the speech
LARO clinics: Ivo audit and regulation of care freedom
- Argues that LARO-care is least suitable for private actors as market mechanisms prioritize profit over the patient's long-term interest. Asks why the Samsjuklighetsutredningen, which advocates for integrated care chains for those with addictions, has not led to concrete proposals. Read the speech
- Argues that people with drug abuse need care based on individual needs rather than a private market where profit is prioritized. Criticizes the private healthcare market as a failure and demands more resources for Ivo to counter welfare crime. Read the speech
Heated tobacco flavor ban: S, SD, and V debate new rules
- Argues that the proposal is wise policy because it prevents flavorings from attracting young people to tobacco. Wants to approve the Social Affairs Committee's proposal to protect citizens' health and fulfill EU commitments. Read the speech
Public health: vaccination, child allowance and mental health
- Argues that good public health requires equality and criticizes the government's priorities. Proposes increased child allowance, housing allowance and a bank tax to level economic disparities and improve the conditions for families with children. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's tax cuts do not solve the immediate economic problems for families with children. Criticizes the government's lack of willingness to cooperate and suggests that one should vote in favor of the Social Democrats' proposal to ensure that the leisure card reaches all children. Read the speech
- Argues that work is important for the welfare but criticizes that tax cuts do not solve large disparities. Criticizes that families with children are told that the lack of fresh vegetables is due to a lack of planning. Wants families with children to be able to eat a more varied diet than carrots and oatmeal. Read the speech
Alcohol, drugs, tobacco and gambling: addiction care reform
- Argues that Sweden should preserve Systembolaget and evaluate the alcohol policy with great caution. Wants the Medicines Act to be amended so that more people can access naloxone, that the use of tobacco-free nicotine products decreases and that the narcotics investigation's proposal for a modernized addiction care is adopted. Read the speech
- Argues that the low cancer rate is due to long-standing restrictive tobacco policy. Criticizes that white snus is marketed towards young people through influencers and flavors instead of as a smoking cessation product. Read the speech
- Argues that the flavors of nicotine products are part of how they are marketed to a young target group. Criticizes that the products reach young people who do not use them to quit tobacco. Read the speech
- Asks how farm sales are to function when most producers are not located in rural areas. Argues that the proposal risks not being approved by the EU and that it could mean that the retail monopoly is abolished by the back door. Read the speech
- Argues that it is more important to preserve Systembolaget's monopoly than to introduce farm sales. Asks if the process for farm sales can take place without jeopardizing the monopoly or its prerequisites. Read the speech
Healthcare capacity, labor market policy and social issues
- Criticizes that the government has not presented any planned propositions for a reform of the Social Services Act despite the investigation having been initiated several years ago. Asks when the new Social Services Act will be presented. Read the speech
Government investments in healthcare, schools and culture
- Argues that the Swedish healthcare system is in crisis and that the government is avoiding responsibility. Criticizes the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs for not having presented important investigations that were previously referred. Read the speech
Reporting obligation of healthcare personnel for undocumented
- Criticizes that the Tidö Agreement advocates for reporting as a general rule for public employees. Argues that the reporting law contradicts medical ethics and the equal value of human beings, which risks affecting children's right to care. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the concept of "particularly sensitive values" is unclear and risks undermining the right to healthcare. Argues that a reporting legislation contradicts the Convention on the Rights of the Child and can lead to children dying because parents are afraid of deportation. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Minister for Health and Social Affairs for postponing decisions and avoiding preempting the investigation. Argues that the government risks children's lives and health by prioritizing cooperation with Sverigedemokraterna over the best interests of children. Read the speech
Healthcare funding crisis: S proposes bank tax, KD cites deficits
- Asks how the government's budget affects healthcare staff and their working environment. Argues that tax cuts for high-income earners could provide more resources to the regions and municipalities. Read the speech
Healthcare financing: state vs region responsibility and budget
- Argues that the government's prioritization of tax cuts over welfare creates a deep cost crisis in healthcare. Asks whether the Minister for Health and Social Affairs will take initiative to avoid the regions being forced to lay off staff. Read the speech
Government economic policy, welfare, crime and tax cuts
- Asks how the government intends to act to protect children and young people from the negative health effects of white snus, as the current legislation and regulation have not been sufficient. Read the speech
Tax for sickness and activity compensation: S wants to abolish
- Criticizes that the government uses inflation as an argument to maintain the funkisskatt. Argues that the abolition of the tax would increase disposable income for those affected without affecting inflation and that the government has the economic means to do so. Read the speech
- Argues that the disability tax functions as a penalty tax against persons who have been assessed as incapable of working. Asks why the government does not remove the unjust tax that makes poor people with disabilities even poorer. Read the speech
- Argues that the disability tax can never be a driver for work because those affected cannot work full-time. Wants the tax abolished in 2024 because it treats people with disabilities as second-class citizens. Read the speech
Transfer guide dog operations from Synskadades Riksförbund
- Argues for moving the exercise of authority regarding guide dogs from a non-profit association to a state agency in order to avoid conflicts of interest. Proposes approval of the social affairs committee's proposal to ensure a fair and transparent operation. Read the speech
- Argues that it is of principal importance that the exercise of authority is conducted in such a way that there is no risk of conflicts of interest. Wants to ensure that no risk of conflicts of interest and mistrust arises in the future. Read the speech
- Argues that the exercise of public authority should be carried out by authorities in order to safeguard the principles of the rule of law. Wants the state, through its administrative authorities, to take over the guide dog activities while simultaneously safeguarding and utilizing the expertise of civil society. Read the speech
- Criticizes that a non-profit organization makes decisions regarding the allocation of guide dogs due to the risk of conflicts of interest. Argues that there is a decisive difference between a member organization and an authority that is to meet the interests of all citizens. Read the speech
- Argues that a position of dependency within an organization can limit criticism. Wants the principles to guide the operations and emphasizes the importance of user councils to reconcile principles with practice. Read the speech
Government budget, crime policy, migration and social investments
- Argues that the compensation in the sickness and activity allowance lies below all wage levels. Criticizes that persons with disabilities are disadvantaged when the government lowers the tax for others and wants the government to remove the disability tax. Read the speech
Government vision and budget for persons with disabilities
- Argues that the sickness and activity compensation is not reasonable as it leads to poverty for persons with disabilities. Asks the Minister what is considered a reasonable compensation for those who, due to a disability, cannot work for wages. Read the speech
- Argues that the sickness and activity allowance has lagged behind wages for decades and that current policy perpetuates poverty for persons with disabilities. Proposes that the government immediately opens the investigation into linking the allowance to wage development. Read the speech
Cannabis legalization in Germany and Sweden's drug policy
- Criticizes that the Minister's answer lacks concrete measures and argues that the government's answer does not take into account the current situation in Germany. Points out that Germany's decision affects the drug market in all of Europe and increases the risks for Swedish youth. Read the speech
- Argues that the German development increases the risk of dependency issues and health-related problems, especially among children and young people. Asks what the Minister intends to do to prepare Sweden and counteract a similar development. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden must push for change rather than just continuing as before. Wants the Minister for Social Affairs to take more measures to counteract drugs and act against the new availability for Swedish youth. Read the speech
Support for people with disabilities: LSS, personal assistance
- Wants to design an accessible society through individual support and state ownership for personal assistance. Argues that society lacks support and adaptation for work and wants proposals for interpreting services to become a reality. Read the speech
Farm sales of alcohol: societal costs and Systembolaget
- Criticizes that the current proposal on farm sales is too extensive and covers urban areas. Asks if it is economically wise for society to pay between 87 and 150 million kronor annually for the reform. Read the speech
- Argues that the harmful effects of alcohol cost society 103 billion kronor and questions whether it is reasonable to introduce a reform that increases these costs. Criticizes that the investigation underestimated the costs for supervision and implementation. Read the speech
- Argues that the current proposal is too extensive and questions whether the government considers the high costs of the harmful effects of alcohol. Emphasizes that economic arguments and people's health must be taken into account in the design of the alcohol policy. Read the speech
Accessibility Directive: S wants media law changes, V criticizes
- Argues that the implementation of the accessibility directive is necessary to create a democratic and inclusive society where everyone can participate. Moves for approval of the proposal and argues that the government should promptly investigate the need for changes in the media laws. Read the speech
Public health: vaccination programs and national health law
- Argues that public health is about a coherent picture of how and how long we live. Criticizes that differences in life expectancy are influenceable through political interventions and demands more money for welfare. Read the speech
Alcohol, drugs, doping, tobacco, gambling and farm sales
- Argues that farm sales can lead to a tripling of points of sale and risk public health as well as the retail monopoly. Criticizes that society has to bear the high costs of alcohol-related damages while producers are allowed to sell directly. Read the speech
- Argues that tax money should not be used for measures that risk public health or benefit businesses. Wants all proposals regarding changes to the retail monopoly to be preceded by consultations with the EU Commission to ensure Systembolaget's position. Read the speech
Alcohol, drugs, doping, tobacco, and gambling policy reforms
- Argues that the rapid development of new nicotine products, such as white snus and e-cigarettes, constitutes a major challenge. Expresses concern that these products are marketed to children and young people despite their effects being unknown. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's mandate to relate different nicotine products to one another. Argues that the effects of the products are not known and wants to stop both smoking and snus use. Read the speech
- Argues that the debate should be about care for fellow human beings and public health rather than merely a technical heading. Criticizes the sale of [nicotine products] in stores and advertising for nicotine products targeting children. Wants to preserve Systembolaget's monopoly and limit the harmful effects of abuse. Read the speech
Foreign policy, healthcare, Natoprocess crisis and EU sanctions
- Asks what needs to be done to address the major shortage of personal assistants. Argues that the shortage creates insecurity, stress, and limits people's freedom, as well as that the situation is exacerbated by companies neglecting their assignments. Read the speech
Energy policy, electricity subsidies, and climate policy debate
- Asks how the Minister will ensure children's right to a safe schooling since the Tidö Agreement's requirements for authorities and municipalities to inform about persons without permits creates concern and may conflict with the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Read the speech
Crime, infrastructure, economy, housing and climate debate
- Argues that healthcare should focus on the person and the relationship rather than on the logic of the tube. Criticizes that the government focuses on shifting the responsibility to the state instead of creating the conditions for close care. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Tidö Agreement lacks the economic resources to achieve the ambitious goals and argues that the focus is shifted from the content of the welfare system to its form of organization. Argues that the government lacks clear announcements regarding economic support to municipalities and regions. Read the speech
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