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Katarina Luhr (MP)
What Katarina Luhr 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.
Armed Forces climate adaptation and Russia threat profile
- Highlights a British report showing that collapsing ecosystems constitute a major security threat. Wants the Försvarsmakten to prioritize the phasing out of fossil fuels and requests concrete plans to reduce climate impact. Read the speech
- Argues that the Armed Forces need to plan for fossil-free operations and contribute to the planning of new wind power instead of stopping projects. Asks what measures the government plans to develop climate work within the Armed Forces. Read the speech
Stockholm transport climate impact: fuel prices and emissions
- Criticizes the government's policy of reduced reduction obligation and cheaper fossil fuels for having increased emissions in Stockholm. Argues that the Minister for Climate and Environment incorrectly blames the municipality for the emissions despite Stockholm's ambitious climate goals. Read the speech
- Argues that cheap fossil fuels hinder the transition to electric cars and that electrification is not sufficient to reach the climate goals. Proposes that the reduction obligation be increased and that the government should support the climate municipalities' proposals on climate contracts. Read the speech
- Confirms that electrification is an important part of the solution but argues that it is not sufficient on its own. Criticizes the government's policy for hindering the climate transition and argues that the minister ignores experts and increased emissions. Read the speech
Climate adaptation legislation: state, municipality, owner roles
- Criticizes that the government has not presented any bill after the committee's report. Asks why the measures are delayed and if the state will take greater responsibility to protect coastal municipalities against rising sea levels. Read the speech
- Argues that climate changes are noticeable and require clearer distribution of responsibility as well as strengthened legislation. Asks the government which proposals in the investigation they stand behind, what direction they want to point out for the municipalities and when legislative changes are planned. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government's work on climate adaptation is proceeding slowly and that sharp proposals are often avoided. Asks if the government should take greater responsibility for protecting people and infrastructure from extreme weather. Read the speech
New nuclear power sites in coastal areas and archipelagos
- Criticizes the government's proposal to remove the protection for unbroken coastline to enable new nuclear power. Argues that the legislative change is unnecessary, weakens the protection for nature and cultural environment and calls for rejection. Read the speech
Uranium mining: M wants electrification, MP wants ban
- Argues that there is no safe way to extract uranium from alunshiefer. Wants to retain the municipal veto to protect local communities and suggests waiting to remove it until an investigation is complete. Read the speech
- Asks if it took four months to prepare the government's press release. Also asks if M will stand by introducing a municipal veto despite the mining sector's criticism. Read the speech
- Argues that a reassuring message for those concerned would have been to retain the municipal veto. Asks for a timeline for the investigation and whether a new municipal veto will be introduced before or after the election. Read the speech
- Informs that Sweden purchases uranium from Canada. Asks about the timeline for a new municipal veto and argues that the old municipal veto should be retained if the municipalities are to decide over their own land. Read the speech
- Wants to reintroduce the national ban on all uranium mining and a specific ban on mining in alunschist. Criticizes the government's proposal to remove the municipal veto and argues that the environmental damages are unacceptable. Read the speech
Nuclear material safety: SD wants uranium treated as mineral
- Asks whether the Sweden Democrats still oppose the introduction of a new municipal veto for mining in alunschist. Points out that the government plans an investigation on how municipal influence should be strengthened. Read the speech
- Underlines the importance of involving citizens, residents, and municipalities early in decisions regarding the local environment. Asks if the Sverigedemokraterna have alternative proposals if the investigation does not propose a new municipal veto. Read the speech
Government policy on unemployment, economy, security and social issues
- Criticizes that the government emphasizes that electrification is the only measure despite the investigation showing that it is not sufficient. Asks the minister if there are other proposals than electrification to reach the climate goals by 2030. Read the speech
National Audit Office report on international climate actions
- Argues that it would have been easier for the Swedish Energy Agency if the Environmental Goals Preparation's proposal on how large international measures should be had existed. Asks if the Sweden Democrats stand by that only a smaller part of the measures should be used internationally. Read the speech
- Questions about how much money is prepared to be invested in international emission reductions and whether there is any potential to use international climate actions abroad until 2030. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's deficient governance and follow-up of international climate efforts. Argues that Sweden must reduce its own emissions at home instead of buying its way out through foreign projects. Read the speech
Rural area development: SD, C, and S proposals for Sweden
- Criticizes the government's proposal for lacking funding and a clear direction regarding sustainable development and local power. Argues that society must guarantee basic services and wants local communities to receive returns on natural resources. Read the speech
Competition law: M wants to sell state-owned pharmacies and banks
- Criticizes that the proposals risk limiting the municipalities' room for maneuver and weakening social responsibility by prioritizing the market over democratic decisions. Argues that municipal activities should be seen as part of the solution rather than a problem to be phased out. Read the speech
Nuclear facility review proposal: SD, M, and V debate plans
- Criticizes that the government wants to weaken democratic control and environmental assessment to push through nuclear power. Argues that the proposal is irresponsible, undermines the Environmental Code, and risks locking Sweden into expensive and risky energy. Read the speech
Agriculture climate transition: Riksrevisionen report debate
- Criticizes the government's lack of a national plan and strategic governance for the agriculture's climate transition. Wants fossil subsidies to be abolished and replaced with green investment supports, and that the state takes the Swedish National Audit Office's recommendations seriously. Read the speech
Climate policy evaluation: Audit Office report on emissions
- Criticizes the government for a lack of transparency and for having chosen the most optimistic scenario when the climate goals were not met. Argues that Naturvårdsverket needs more resources and that the government must more clearly report assumptions, uncertainties, and underlying data in order to make correct decisions. Read the speech
Climate policy and Climate Policy Council report debate
- Argues that the government's policy has increased emissions and worsened the possibilities of reaching the climate goals. Asks which parts of the report the government disagrees with and where the scientific basis for the government's assessments is found. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government's climate policy is insufficient and that the action plan does not lead to net zero. Asks why the minister highlights these issues and whether he believes the Climate Policy Council is wrong. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government has removed steering measures without replacement and that the climate policy has been a total failure. Asks whether the government will continue the current policy despite the Climate Policy Council's warning about worsened forecasts. Read the speech
Regulatory simplification to increase company competitiveness
- Argues that efficient and predictable permit processes are crucial for the climate transition. Proposes introducing a climate force, clearer timeframes for processing as well as a structure for regulatory sandboxes to promote circular business models. Read the speech
Labor market, economy, environment and security debate
Mineral policy: SD, M, MP debate self-sufficiency and mining
- Asks whether the Sweden Democrats support abolishing the municipal veto regarding uranium mining. Also asks whether they support the introduction of a new municipal veto against mining in alumschist. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government has removed the ban on uranium mining. Asks how the Sverigedemokraterna stand on replacing the municipal veto for uranium with a new municipal veto against mining in alunschist. Read the speech
- Questions whether the Moderaterna are hesitating or have decided to introduce a new municipal veto against the mining of alunschist. Also requests answers to previous questions regarding the municipal veto. Read the speech
- Asks how the Moderaterna stand on introducing a new municipal veto against mining in alunschist. Argues that it is crucial whether the government-forming parties are against such a veto. Read the speech
- Asks when the long-awaited mineral strategy will be presented and what is delaying the work on it. Read the speech
- Questions about whether the Christian Democrats intend to keep their promise of a municipal veto against mining in alunschiefer. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden needs a new mineral strategy that prioritizes circularity, resource efficiency, and recycling of metals from waste. Proposes a production subsidy for recycling, a national coordinator, and a mining tax. Criticizes the government's lack of concrete measures and argues that uranium mining, mining in oil shale, and deep-sea mining should be prohibited. Read the speech
- Argues that recycling is not sufficient to meet the demand and that new mines are needed. Proposes a national action plan to map out and prioritize which metals should be extracted or recycled. Read the speech
- Wants to review the waste legislation to steer towards a more circular use. Argues that uranium mining on agricultural land makes the land unusable for future food supply and that low levels make extraction unprofitable. Read the speech
Industrial policy and climate measures: SD, S, and M debate
- Criticizes that the Sweden Democrats want to weaken and loosen the climate goals within the EU. Argues that a sharp climate effort with energy efficiency and production of own biofuels would make Sweden more resilient against price variations and energy dependence. Read the speech
- Argues that Swedish and European companies have much to gain from being at the forefront of a climate transition. Asks whether the opponent considers climate change to be a problem or if he does not see them as a problem at all. Read the speech
- Argues that a strong business sector requires competence supply, secured energy supply and fast permit processes. Emphasizes the need for stable, long-term goals for the climate transition and urges the state to take greater responsibility to support the municipalities. Read the speech
Circular economy and PFAS ban requirements in Swedish Riksdag
- Asks what has happened with the Moderaternas previous proposal to lower the VAT on repairs. Requests whether the lowered VAT can be included in the spring budget after the government raised the VAT. Read the speech
- Asks what concrete proposals the Moderaterna are now promoting to increase circular policy after having noted that the party has previously emphasized the importance of circularity. Read the speech
- Wants to increase the circular economy by introducing a quota requirement on recycled material, strengthening producer responsibility and countering planned obsolescence. Argues that Sweden needs a broad ban on PFAS at the EU level and globally as well as remediation of contaminated areas. Read the speech
Sweden climate policy: SD technology, S energy, M nuclear
- Argues that the Sweden Democrats are slowing down the climate transition in favor of the fossil industry and oil-exporting countries. Asks why the party wants to lock Swedish households into a vulnerable oil dependency instead of investing in Swedish production and energy efficiency. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden can protect society and secure jobs through a rapid and just climate transition. Asks if the Sweden Democrats should invest more in renewable, self-produced energy instead of binding themselves to fossil technology. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the climate work under the Moderaterna's rule has gone poorly and that emissions have increased. Argues that Sweden has been outperformed by Norway and Denmark in electric car sales due to a lack of investments. Read the speech
- Criticizes that emissions have not decreased and that the green industrial transition has stalled during the mandate period. Asks if the previous speaker is satisfied with the climate policy and what results the government wants to show after four years. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's policy for increasing fossil dependency and reducing climate support. Proposes a just climate transition through energy efficiency, electrification of transport, national electric car offensives, and a national emissions trading system. Read the speech
Regional development policy: infrastructure, police and wages
- Argues that the state must take greater responsibility to level differences through increased presence and support for rural municipalities. Proposes that regions that contribute raw materials or renewable electricity should receive a share of the revenues. Read the speech
Sweden trade policy: SD, S, and M debate free trade and India
- Argues that Sweden should be a pioneer for open, sustainable and fair trade with high climate and environmental requirements. Criticizes the government's decision on new fossil infrastructure and demands that the EU's climate tariffs and sustainability rules are not watered down. Read the speech
LKAB transition to fossil-free sponge iron and national goals
- Argues that state-owned companies should be used to their full extent to solve societal challenges. Criticizes that LKAB lacks a clear mandate to work towards Sweden's climate goals and demands that state-owned companies be given specifically decided societal mandates. Read the speech
State-owned enterprises: SBAB, Svevia sale and state role
- Argues that the government must take greater responsibility by steering the state-owned companies in a climate- and environmentally sustainable direction. Wants the profit requirements for SJ to be removed in order to prioritize social benefit and moves for approval of the Miljöpartiet's reservation 9. Read the speech
Climate goals: Klimatklivet, EV premiums and carbon tax
- Criticizes the government for dismantling climate policy and for emissions increasing significantly during 2024. Proposes a national emissions trading system, an increased carbon tax, and increased support for Klimatklivet to reach the climate goals. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Tidöre Government has dismantled a large number of climate measures and argues that this makes it more difficult to reach the climate goals. Asks what specific measures the minister plans to take to steer climate policy back. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Minister for Climate and Environment for not presenting any new measures to reach the climate goals. Argues that the government's climate policy has been poor and damaged Sweden's international reputation. Asks what the Minister for Climate and Environment wants to leave behind. Read the speech
Climate policy, elderly care and social services debate
- Criticizes that the government has removed the ban on uranium mining and weakened the legislation on water pollution. Asks how the Minister for the Environment views the trade-offs between mining and clean drinking water when goal conflicts arise. Read the speech
- Highlights concern among citizens regarding mining in alunschist and uranium. Asks how the government intends to handle conflicts of interest that arise when these activities affect clean water. Read the speech
Energy efficiency in Sweden: KD goals and MP action plan
- Criticizes the government for not taking the issue of energy efficiency seriously. Argues that Sweden needs to increase the pace to lower electricity prices and strengthen competitiveness by freeing up energy equivalent to a nuclear power plant. Read the speech
- Argues that energy freed from unnecessary use is the fastest and cheapest way to meet the energy demand. Proposes a larger investment in energy efficiency in housing and premises as well as clearer objectives with monitoring possibilities. Read the speech
- Argues that the responsibility for the implementation of measures now lies with the Minister for Energy. Wants a national action plan for energy efficiency with clear goals and measures to better use the energy produced in Sweden. Read the speech
Regional development: transport costs, service offices and Bromma
- Asks why the Sverigedemokraterna opposed the transport-neutral travel deduction. Argues that the deduction primarily benefits high-income earners in cities and that it would have benefited approximately 300,000 people. Read the speech
- Argues that the Ministry of Finance's analysis showed that the tax deduction primarily benefited high-income earners in large cities. Claims that the deduction could have benefited more people and reduced emissions by encouraging collective transport. Read the speech
- Wants to ensure good healthcare, communications, and local economic development by strengthening rural areas. Criticizes the government's cuts to support for commercial services and state service offices. Proposes rural agreements for local solutions, expanded broadband, and increased support for service offices. Read the speech
Industrial policy: growth, green transition and nuclear power
- Criticizes the government's lack of long-term perspective and the phasing out of credit guarantees for green industrial investments. Wants to increase support for Industriklivet and Klimatklivet, introduce a circularity step (cirkuleringskliv) as well as a climate protection agreement with a fixed carbon price. Read the speech
- Argues that it is surprising that the Moderaterna invite debaters who cast doubt on companies that are needed for preparedness and green transition. Wants to simplify and speed up permit processes through increased support to authorities and timeframes, without weakening environmental protection. Read the speech
- Questions what role Henrik Jönsson has as a debater and criticizes that he examines an area he himself is not an expert in. Read the speech
- Argues that the Green Party commissioned investigations to improve permit processes. Proposes providing authorities with extra resources, introducing timeframes, and investigating a climate task force. Warns that shortened processes must not occur at the expense of environmental and climate requirements. Read the speech
- Argues that the Acceleration Office is doing a good job and that their proposals should be used to shorten permit processes. Urges the government and the Tidö parties to listen to the office's proposals as the green climate transition is crucial for Sweden's competitiveness. Read the speech
Business conditions, green transition and nuclear power guarantees
- Questions about whether the Moderaterna stand behind the EU's ban on the sale of fossil cars by 2035. Read the speech
- Asks about the government's position whether it is a ban or a revision of the directive that is sought. Criticizes that the Moderaterna want guarantees for nuclear power but at the same time remove green credit guarantees. Argues that fossil cars in 2035 is an old technology. Read the speech
Sweden business growth: nuclear power, less bureaucracy, S pact
- Asks whether the Sweden Democrats will continue to push for green credit guarantees after the Moderates decided not to continue with them. Argues that these guarantees are one of the most cost-effective reforms for securing capital. Read the speech
- Argues that no taxpayers have lost out on the green credit guarantees because they have not been used by the companies that went bankrupt. Asks which environmental goals do not increase the companies' competitiveness and how the opposing party views the benefits of a climate transition. Read the speech
School, environment, healthcare and economy debate in Riksdag
- Argues that the government's climate policy is not sufficient to reach the climate goals or fulfill the Paris Agreement. Asks the Minister for Climate Action what she wants to do so that Sweden's climate goals can be reached by 2030. Read the speech
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Uranium mining ban removal in Sweden: SD, S, and M debate
- Asks what the Sweden Democrats' vision for the future looks like given the enormous open-pit mines required for self-sufficiency. Also asks if they see risks for food supply and drinking water sources. Read the speech
- Asks about the municipal veto and argues that people should be able to stop projects with a major impact on the immediate environment. Argues that the proposal weakens the municipal veto by allowing smaller operations. Read the speech
- Asks what has caused the Moderaterna to change their opinion on the importance of strong regulation of uranium mining. Also asks whether a need is seen to override municipalities in the future. Read the speech
- Argues that uranium extraction requires enormous open-pit mines that negatively affect the surrounding area. Emphasizes the importance of the municipal veto and questions how safety can be guaranteed since accidents have occurred despite high environmental legislation. Read the speech
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- Argues that mining in alunshiefer differs from solar parks because it affects agricultural soils. Asks whether the Kristdemokraterna will prioritize food supply and clean water over self-sufficiency of uranium. Read the speech
- Wants to reject the government's proposal to allow uranium mining and secondary extraction as a byproduct. Criticizes the risk of environmental damage in alunschist and argues that the municipal veto must be preserved to protect the immediate environment. Read the speech
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- Argues that the extraction of uranium in Sweden would require large open-pit mines. Points out that Swedish uranium has lower concentrations than in Canada, which means a greater environmental impact per extracted unit. Read the speech
Economy, migration, and welfare debate on child poverty
- Criticizes that Sweden's climate emissions have increased during the Tidö government despite promises to get the climate in order. Asks which measures the Prime Minister considers most urgent to reduce emissions at the rate required by 2030. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's policy places a dead hand over the renewable energy system. Asks how the Prime Minister intends to act to meet requirements and increase the production of renewable energy in the near term. Read the speech
Data centers, sustainable fuels and reduction obligation rules
- Criticizes the government's proposal for a low reduction obligation as insufficient to reach the climate goals. Wants to increase the reduction obligation, introduce a national emissions trading system, and invest in electric cars, railways, and sustainable biofuels. Read the speech
- Proposes a national emissions trading system to finance climate measures and support those who have the hardest time transitioning. Argues that the production of biofuels can increase by using untapped sources to strengthen domestic preparedness. Criticizes the government for removing climate measures instead of introducing new ones. Read the speech
- Argues that fallow agricultural land can be used to produce biofuels. Criticizes the Christian Democrats for not wanting to promote either biofuels or protect forests with high natural values. Asks if low fuel prices are prioritized over reduced climate emissions. Read the speech
Compensation for private copying and intellectual property rights
- Argues that AI development creates challenges for the cultural sector as copyright holders often cannot assert their rights against AI training. Wants the government to immediately appoint an inquiry to secure artists' rights and moves for approval of the Miljöpartiet's reservation 3. Read the speech
Aviation tax and Bromma: M, SD, and S debate infrastructure
- Asks how the Moderates and the Tidö parties defend the decision that Swedavia shall pay for Bromma airport. Argues that the airport is bleeding money and does not fulfill any sensible function. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the member wants municipalities to change their travel policies to fly more. Asks when the aviation sector is considered to be sustainable and when electric and hydrogen aviation becomes a reality. Read the speech
- Argues that the EU regulation on sustainable fuels has too low targets and wants to see a faster phasing out of fossil fuels. Wants to move for approval of the Miljöpartiet's reservation 2 to limit exemptions from fuel requirements. Demands reduced flying on routes that can be replaced by trains and wants to stop subsidizing aviation. Proposes climate labeling of tickets, a private jet tax as well as the decommissioning of Bromma airport. Read the speech
- Argues that Bromma Airport should be decommissioned as it drains resources from other airports. Proposes that Arlanda takes over the operations at Bromma and wants to raise the aviation tax to upgrade the railway system. Read the speech
- Criticizes the opponent's questions as simplified and low. Argues that the climate crisis is an acute emergency situation that requires protection. Wants to invest in the rail network and regulate aviation to reduce emissions. Read the speech
Crime, welfare, infrastructure and equality debate in Riksdag
- Asks how the government is working to prevent crime since gang crime is still widespread and more young people are committing serious crimes despite increased penalties. Read the speech
Industriklivet: Audit Office review of climate policy and support
- Argues that Industriklivet is a prerequisite for achieving the climate goals. Wants the government to listen to the Swedish National Audit Office to improve governance, clarify the application process and create alternative measures to reach the climate goals. Read the speech
- Argues that Industriklivet is an important support for the industry's transition. Criticizes the unclear application process and asks why the government does not investigate the process to ensure an effective use of the funds. Read the speech
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Sweden climate policy: nuclear power, carbon budget, goals
- Criticizes the government for lowering climate ambitions, allowing emissions to increase and lacking an action-oriented plan. Wants to stop fossil subsidies, introduce a national carbon budget, set climate requirements in public procurement as well as increase the national support for climate adaptation. Read the speech
- Argues that the forest should be used for long-lived products such as buildings instead of short-lived products such as paper. Proposes a sharp policy and transition support to promote methods that save forest and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Read the speech
- Argues that the forest contributes best to the climate benefit if the carbon is stored in long-lived products such as buildings instead of being consumed directly. Criticizes that the use of forest for short-lived products such as toilet paper is not a good way to store carbon dioxide. Read the speech
- Distances itself from threatening activism but emphasizes that many climate activists act peacefully. Argues that a terror classification of climate activists is a dangerous path and that civil disobedience has historically led to societal changes. Read the speech
- Wants to see more sustainable forestry that preserves the forest's carbon-binding capacity. Argues that the forest should be managed for long-term growth and that circular economy is an important alternative. Read the speech
- Argues that the current climate action plan is misleading because it postpones measures into the future. Criticizes the government for removing or weakening several climate measures that previously had great acceptance among the population. Read the speech
- Want to support forest owners by making it more profitable to manage the forest in a long-term and sustainable manner. Argues that the forest is a necessary part of the puzzle to solve the climate crisis. Read the speech
Sweden climate policy: nuclear power, electrification and bonuses
- Asks what is being done correctly now compared to previously. Points out that emissions are increasing and that authorities assess that the goals for 2030, 2040 and 2045 will not be met. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's climate policy is heading in completely the wrong direction. Asks if the member considers that the policy has failed since emissions are increasing and the climate goals are not being met. Read the speech
Industrial policy, innovation and infrastructure debate
- Asks what the money from Klimatklivet and Industriklivet will be used for if state aid to Swedish industry is never allowed again. Also asks how the ban on state aid aligns with the government's investment in nuclear power. Read the speech
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- Argues that the government lacks clear frameworks and leadership for the climate transition, which creates uncertainty for the business sector. Wants the state to take an active role through support for small businesses, research, innovation, and infrastructure in rural areas. Read the speech
Crime, climate and education: new sentencing and penalties
Sweden mineral policy: permit processes and alum shale ban
Regulatory simplification to increase business competitiveness
- Argues that laws and rules are important to protect the population and nature. Opposes regulatory simplifications that loosen or delay legislation for climate, environment, and human rights. Proposes regulatory sandboxes to test innovations within activities with great social benefit. Read the speech
Stockholm housing: 55,000 homes and Bromma Airport status
- Argues that Stockholm needs 55,000 new homes by 2035 and that Bromma Airport is the last large land reserve for this. Asks if the Minister can justify the continued operation of the airport when it lacks regular traffic. Read the speech
- Argues that Bromma Airport is an economic black hole that costs the aviation community and the passengers. Points out that the Swedish Armed Forces have confirmed that a closure will not have consequences for the defense. Read the speech
- Argues that it is urgent to take a position on whether the airport is needed. Wants the Minister to have an in-depth discussion with the coalition partners to find a solution that benefits Stockholm through housing construction. Read the speech
Circular construction sector mandate and resource efficiency
- Appreciate the Minister's intentions regarding circular construction and the utilization of existing property stock. Argues that clear frameworks for emissions and waste amounts during new construction are required to reduce emissions and promote resource efficiency. Read the speech
- Argues that the industry is demanding concrete goals and a national strategy to increase the pace of transition. Asks if the government can introduce new goals and a national strategy as a first step. Read the speech
- Argues that the entire circle in circular construction needs to hang together and requires political support. Wants the Minister to take away the importance of a national strategy and clear goals to increase security and predictability. Read the speech
Climate impact of buildings: KD wants balance with competition
- Argues that the climate issue is urgent and that the construction sector must reduce emissions significantly faster. Criticizes that the government is waiting with limit values until 2030 and asks if the minister considers it urgent to take measures now. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden must do its part to reach the climate goals and criticizes that the government's proposed limit values are too weak. Asks which measures will replace the limit values to reduce the construction sector's emissions. Read the speech
- Argues that emissions are increasing despite the technology existing and that policy must steer towards reduced emissions to reach the climate goals. Criticizes that the government lacks concrete measures in its action plan and asks if the minister sees the construction sector's emissions as a priority. Read the speech
Entrepreneurship simplification, economic crime and share capital
- Argues that Sweden should advocate for an EU regulatory framework that strengthens companies' sustainability reporting and climate transition. Wants the government to take an active role in helping small and medium-sized enterprises with the implementation and moves for approval of the Miljöpartiet's reservation 11. Read the speech
Housing supply: SD, S, and V debate action plans and queues
- Argues that the bill is something she has been waiting for to strengthen the housing policy. Criticizes that the focus lies on immigration policy instead of concrete measures for housing supply and asks which measures in the bill are considered most important. Read the speech
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- Criticizes that the bill contains few measures and that the state's role has been withdrawn. Asks whether the state should have a role for better housing provision and if further proposals will be presented. Read the speech
- Argues that the state needs to help the municipalities when they are struggling. Wants the responsibility for housing provision to be broader than in the bill. Asks how the Moderaterna stand on mandatory rent guarantees for families with children. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's proposal for lacking coherence and a national action plan. Wants a unified housing supply law, a council for socially sustainable housing supply, regulation of landlords' requirements as well as mandatory rental guarantees for families with children. Read the speech
Sustainable and profitable forestry: growth vs biodiversity
- Argues that the forest's ability to absorb carbon dioxide is decreasing due to high logging levels. Asks what measure the minister intends to take to create more alternatives than clear-cutting for forest owners who want to manage their forest in the long term. Read the speech
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Energy policy, foreign aid, national security and infrastructure
- Argues that PFAS leakage from the Swedish Armed Forces' fire training sites poisons drinking water and that residents in Kallinge and Uppsala are affected. Wants the government and the Swedish Armed Forces to act urgently and asks about the principle that the polluter should pay. Read the speech
Urban planning and housing: SD, V, and S debate supply
- Criticizes that the government has omitted the proposal on mandatory rental guarantees for families with children despite the funds being available in the budget. Wants to know how the Sverigedemokraterna stand on rental guarantees that could help families with children to obtain an apartment. Read the speech
- Argues that insecure housing solutions for families with children can ruin children's lives through frequent moves. Asks why the government's previous proposal regarding state support to municipalities for safer housing solutions was not implemented. Read the speech
- Argues that the construction and civil engineering sector accounts for one-fifth of Sweden's climate emissions and that these are increasing. Asks if the member is satisfied with the budget and if it lacks parts to reduce environmental and climate impact. Read the speech
- Underlines that the construction and civil engineering sector accounts for one-fifth of Sweden's climate emissions. Argues that recommendations on energy efficiency and circular construction can drive the work to reduce emissions by 2030. Read the speech
- Argues that the housing policy is deficient and criticizes the government's lack of crisis awareness regarding the climate and housing construction. Proposes extensive investments in energy efficiency, climate adaptation, and consumer support by investing 5.6 billion kronor. Read the speech
Consumer protection against risky lending and over-indebtedness
- Argues that over-indebtedness is a serious problem with major consequences for health and society. Wants to see a comprehensive debt and credit register as well as a new order of settlement in the event of distraint. Read the speech
Child safety over parental rights: S, V, and C debate laws
- Supports the proposals on the table. Argues that the work must continue so that children can be listened to and understood, and that those who decide children's life situations need better basic conditions. Read the speech
Bolagsverket control and corporate hijacking criminalization
- Supports the government's proposal but argues that it should have gone further. Wants to reintroduce the audit requirement for small companies to increase transparency, combat organized crime, and strengthen trust in the business sector. Read the speech
Government management of economy, infrastructure, and health
- Highlights that child removals are increasing and that insecure housing conditions affect children's health and schooling. Asks if there will be any new proposal regarding state rental guarantees for families with children after the government rejected this. Read the speech
Duty of care in Planning and Building Act to limit damages
- Argues that the proposed due diligence requirement is insufficient as it only moves the legal text. Proposes that the requirements should be tightened to also include due diligence regarding resource use as well as cultural and natural values. Read the speech
Boverket's new building regulations and housing market impact
- Argues that the reform risks leading to poorer living environments and housing quality despite good intentions. Asks the Minister if the regulatory framework will actually simplify the process, provide cost savings, and guarantee that housing construction is not worsened. Read the speech
- Argues that the industry is not ready to take responsibility for new solutions and that the supervisory authorities are uncertain about how the control should be carried out. Criticizes that the competence development is proceeding too slowly and asks how the Minister will ensure that the functional requirements are met. Read the speech
Government budget, climate policy and wolf management debate
- Criticizes that the government's climate goals are based on optimistic scenarios and loopholes in the legislation rather than actual emission reductions. Asks the Minister of State about the exact distribution between actual future emission reductions in the transport sector and previously incurred surpluses. Read the speech
- Asks what part of the emission reductions are numerical tricks and what part are real. Argues that only 15 percent are real emission reductions and asks if the government will prioritize real reductions going forward. Read the speech
Climate adaptation action plan and national strategy debate
- Underlines that the climate is changing rapidly and that Sweden must act now to protect settlements and drinking water. Argues that investigations must not delay the work and moves for approval of Miljöpartiet's reservation number 3. Read the speech
Sweden's credibility, energy, infrastructure and aid debate
- Argues that the state is responsible for reducing energy consumption in buildings according to the EU directive. Asks what measures the Minister for Housing plans to double the speed of energy renovations so that the goal for 2030 is reached. Read the speech
- Argues that the Minister did not answer the question regarding which measures should be taken. Asks if the government can introduce tax deductions for housing cooperatives and owners of multi-family buildings to facilitate energy efficiency. Read the speech
Sustainability reporting rules: S, M, and SD debate impact
- Argues that sustainability reporting provides reliable information that directs capital toward sustainable investments and creates advantages for companies. Criticizes the government's slow implementation and proposals for minimum levels. Wants companies to report absolute emission targets for the year 2040. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden's consumption-based emissions are too high to be sustainable and that we must reduce emissions because we have historically been large emitters. Criticizes the government's handling of the legislation and demands higher prioritization. Read the speech
- Argues that sustainability reporting should enable control of companies' business plans and emission reductions. Argues that Swedish companies want to be able to compare themselves with European companies through the same requirements and frameworks. Asks what SD wants to do to reduce climate emissions. Read the speech
Safer residential areas: eviction rights for criminals
- Criticizes the government's proposal because it risks increasing insecurity, reducing trust, and leading to collective punishment of innocent children. Wants the government to withdraw the proposal and instead create a legally sound legislation that focuses on cooperation and preventive work. Read the speech
Land and water management: M, S, and SD debate funding
- Wants the government to strengthen the protection of surface and groundwater through regulation in the Environmental Code and introduce a ban on the handling of hazardous chemicals near drinking water sources. Argues that a new national strategy for water and sewage infrastructure and a new municipal stormwater fee are needed to manage climate change. Also wants to investigate financing solutions for upgrades and evaluate the legislation surrounding the national urban park. Read the speech
Consumer rights: powers of attorney and food labeling
- Wants the government to investigate formal requirements for powers of attorney in cases of large financial commitments to counter economic violence. Argues that economic violence is a real reality that requires more measures, including a broad investigation into post-violence and a unified entry point to society's support. Read the speech
Fossil-free competitiveness in construction and civil engineering
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- Argues that energy efficiency and energy renovations can save energy equivalent to several nuclear reactors. Wants a national action plan for energy efficiency, mandatory climate requirements in public procurement and a focus on resource-smart building materials. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's climate-delaying policy which creates obstacles for the business sector. Urges the Minister to take responsibility for the construction sector's climate goals by introducing more measures and a predictable national policy. Read the speech
Housing policy: S, M, and SD debate rent and construction
- Argues that the rental housing is central for everyone to be able to live well and criticizes the government's focus on ownership over rental housing. Wants to enable more types of rental contracts, introduce clear frameworks for income requirements, introduce state rental guarantees and review reasonable rents for special housing. Read the speech
Standardized parental deduction interpretation and regulation
- Argues that the standardized parental deduction has led to children receiving fewer assistance hours due to double deductions. Wants the government to promptly change the regulation and simultaneously task an investigator to clarify the legislation. Read the speech
Housing market crisis: construction rates and migration policy
- Argues that Sweden is in a construction crisis where housing does not match people's incomes. Criticizes that the government has removed the investment support and has not taken sufficient measures despite a previously high construction rate. Asks if the migration policy is considered to be the solution. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Sweden Democrats' policy focuses on reducing the population instead of building housing. Argues that their policy risks making it more difficult to provide skilled labor, elderly care, and future housing construction. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's passivity in the face of the ongoing housing and construction crisis and wants a crisis commission to be appointed to quickly get housing construction started. Also proposes state support for energy efficiency, circular management of construction materials as well as improved state governance of the municipalities' climate adaptation work. Read the speech
- Argues that both long-term and short-term measures are needed. Advocates for a crisis commission to get construction started, investment support for housing construction in shortage areas, incentives for circular construction as well as an investigation into the reuse of abandoned buildings. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is not presenting sufficient proposals. Proposes that a crisis commission with experts be appointed to quickly develop urgent solutions to reduce the collapse within the construction sector. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the policy is moving in the opposite direction by proposing evictions of families. Argues that too little is being built and that measures are needed for families with children and women in destructive conditions. Read the speech
- Argues that a distinction should be made between social vulnerability and structural homelessness. Suggests that the state starts a housing foundation for persons in social homelessness and wants to match incomes against housing prices through investment support and increased housing allowances. Read the speech
Mineral policy: uranium ban, coal/gas/oil and new strategy
- Clarify that Miljöpartiet still opposes uranium mining in Sweden. Asks if there are reasons or alternatives to mining uranium and alum shale in Sweden. Read the speech
- Argues that more strategies than just extraction need to be used, such as reuse and smarter product design. Asks if Mats Green sees the utility of protecting and securing fresh and clean water in a society with increasing climate changes. Read the speech
- Argues that the mining industry must become more environmentally and socially sustainable through a new national strategy. Proposes increased circularity, research on alternative materials, sustainable value chains and a mineral fund for local communities. Read the speech
- Argues that recycling of metals is difficult due to old structures and high costs. Wants a combination of different solutions for metal supply and emphasizes the need for skills development as well as better product design. Read the speech
- Argues that it is currently easier for companies to extract new metal than to recycle old. Proposes an entirely new regulatory framework to reduce waste heaps and extract metals from scrap heaps and products. Read the speech
Healthcare, defense, migration and social issues debate
- Questions whether the Minister and the Department are working on new preventive measures to prevent environmental damage in accidents, as the current exemption for oil transport poses a risk that similar incidents to those in Sölvesborg will be repeated. Read the speech
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Fee for National Advertising Review Board disputes
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- Argues that a fee could cause consumers to refrain from reporting faulty products. Criticizes the proposal as previous tests have shown that the administration of the fee is burdensome and costs more than it yields. Read the speech
- Argues that a fee is the wrong type of threshold because it makes it more difficult for consumers to report defects. Argues that it makes it easier for sellers of cheap products to continue selling poor products. Read the speech
PFAS protection: government action vs. national remediation
- Argues that the state must take responsibility for remediating land and demands a national mobilization of funds to protect drinking water sources. Wants to see a lex Kallinge that guarantees support for affected people. Read the speech
- Argues that a ban is an important way to stop the increase of PFAS in the environment. Proposes a national effort with funds to handle existing contamination as well as strengthened monitoring and protection of drinking water sources. Read the speech
Healthcare crisis, energy charter, and antisemitism debate
- Argues that land use in forestry negatively affects biodiversity. Asks how the Minister for Environment and Climate intends to work to protect the forests and biodiversity moving forward. Read the speech
Urban planning and housing: starter loans and green building
- Criticizes the government's budget for a lack of new proposals and the phasing out of investment support as well as support for civil society and living environments. Instead wants to investigate a national housing foundation, introduce start-up loans, reintroduce investment support and invest in green community building, energy efficiency and climate adaptation. Read the speech
Housing supply and inflation: SD, V, and S propose stimulus
- Argues that far too few homes are being built. Criticizes the government for not having presented the rapid measures that were promised and asks how many homes the current policy will actually contribute. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's proposal to abolish the coastal protection [strandskydd] as it risks privatizing natural land. Asks how many homes can be created through the measure and how many miles of beaches will be privatized. Read the speech
PM Question Time: bank tax, nuclear power, and defense
- Argues that the authorities' handling of the PFAS poisoning in Kallinge is due to several systemic errors. Asks the Prime Minister what measures the government intends to take to ensure that similar incidents can never occur again. Read the speech
Sweden's climate impact from consumption and net-zero 2045
- Argues that consumption emissions constitute a large part of Sweden's climate impact and require powerful measures. Asks what the government is doing to reduce these emissions and how they are helping consumers to reduce their climate impact. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for dismantling climate measures and removing national support for sustainable projects. Asks how the minister intends to contribute to Sweden reaching net-zero emissions for consumption in 2045. Read the speech
- Criticizes that emissions are increasing despite increased budget resources. Argues that consumption emissions are an important part that requires measures now and asks for a concrete plan to reach net-zero emissions for consumption. Read the speech
Lex Maria and Lex Sarah: Audit report on elderly care quality
- Criticizes the government's assessment that the Swedish National Audit Office's report is finalized and argues that the entities' responsibility to inform individuals and relatives in the event of irregularities should be expanded. Wants a specific elderly care act to clarify requirements and create a framework for governance. Read the speech
Class actions for consumer protection and opt-out system debate
- Argues that the proposed opt-in system means that many consumers miss the opportunity for compensation. Proposes an opt-out system to better protect inactive consumers, increase freedom of choice, and create a preventive effect. Wants the reservation to be granted. Read the speech
- Argues that the opt-out procedure, which is used in Norway and Denmark, can protect consumers who cannot engage in civil society. Wants the government to appoint an inquiry to investigate the possibility of introducing such a procedure in the future. Read the speech
- Argues that the purpose of the proposal is to strengthen consumer protection by ensuring that as many affected individuals as possible can receive compensation. Criticizes that the opponent speaks of consumer protection while at the same time not wanting all affected individuals to be able to receive compensation. Read the speech
Housing, infrastructure, defense and foreign policy debate
- Asks what has happened with Boverket's final report regarding limit values for buildings' climate impact and whether the government intends to send the work for consultation. Read the speech
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Climate adaptation of built environment: R and SD debate report
- Asks why the government is phasing out appropriations to the county administrative boards. Argues that this could lead to the dismissal of important climate adaptation coordinators and that the support is crucial for the work of small municipalities. Read the speech
- Asks why the county administrative boards should not continue to work with climate adaptation, as they have well-developed plans and possess a great deal of knowledge. Read the speech
- Welcomes the Swedish National Audit Office's review and requests clearer guidelines as well as better follow-up systems for climate adaptation. Criticizes the government's short-term financing and decommissioning of funds to MSB and the county administrative boards, which risks leading to a loss of important expert competence. Read the speech
Government budget, crime policy, migration and social investments
- Asks how the work to reduce consumption emissions is progressing and demands the government's measures as Sweden's climate reputation is plummeting in the world. Read the speech
Gang violence, agriculture, healthcare and cybersecurity
- Questions about whether the government plans to implement measures to protect and climate-adapt agriculture, as the budget shows reduced climate ambitions despite farmers being affected by the weather. Read the speech
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Housing shortage, education literacy crisis and infrastructure
- Highlights that energy efficiency can significantly lower electricity prices. Asks if there are plans to increase the pace of energy efficiency work for existing apartment buildings, premises, and small houses. Read the speech
Social policy, energy, immigration and children's rights
- Asks what the government and the minister plan to prioritize the work for biological diversity, as Naturvårdsverket indicates a negative development and suggests that the government should prioritize climate and biological diversity. Read the speech
Corporate tax transparency bill to counter multinational evasion
- Argues that the bill is an improvement but not comprehensive as it excludes most developing countries. Criticizes a loophole that allows companies to omit information and wants the government to close this to counter tax evasion. Read the speech
Land and water management and water and sewage system funding
- Argues that Sweden needs a national strategy for water supply in a changing climate. Proposes a differentiated water fee for large-scale consumers and calls for stronger protection for drinking water and preservation of untouched watercourses. Read the speech
Consumer rights: 100m SEK for guidance and new sales rules
- Argues that consumers need more personal support due to increased costs and complex markets [1-5]. Supports reservation 22 to strengthen the municipalities' consumer guidance [7-8] and proposes an investigation into a ban on advertising for fossil-based products [9-11]. Read the speech
- Argues that Miljöpartiet wants to solve societal problems and that people should not be deceived. Does, however, not want to answer the question regarding lotteries until a concrete proposal showing what is actually being discussed is presented. Read the speech
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EU rail passenger regulation: rights, bicycle rules and refunds
- Argues that the regulation has good intentions to strengthen passengers' rights and promote train travel. However, criticizes that it does not cover local travel and that the new exemption from price reductions in the event of extraordinary circumstances weakens consumer protection. Suggests that the proposal for a national ticketing system for all public transport should be taken further to facilitate travel. Read the speech
Sweden's participation in Sudan evacuation: 400 armed personnel
- Argues that Sweden must act to ensure the safety of Swedes and international personnel in Sudan. Wants Sweden to continue supporting ceasefires and peace agreements as well as continue humanitarian efforts. Moves for approval of the committee's proposal. Read the speech
Time-limited building permits extension for housing shortage
- Supports the proposal and considers it necessary. Argues that there is an enormous need for permanent housing of good quality and demands broad new reforms from the government. Read the speech
Right of association, Accounting Act and 40% women in boards
- Argues that quotas are an important tool to achieve equality as the current development is too slow. Wants to legislate that at least 40 percent of the members in the boards of companies for listed, municipal and state-owned companies shall be women. Read the speech
- Argues that well-educated and professional women replaced mediocre men when every second woman was introduced. Believes that women can do the job just as well whether they have been quota-ed or not. Read the speech
- Argues that it is incomprehensible that so few women sit on corporate boards. Claims that measures are needed to increase the number of women in positions of power because equality has not yet been achieved. Read the speech
- Argues that gender quotas are an important issue to achieve a better gender distribution in boards. Wants to follow EU legislation as good representation in all groups is beneficial. Read the speech
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Property rights: wind power, charging infrastructure, land use
- Want to facilitate charging infrastructure for joint property owners by simplifying the regulatory framework. Also proposes that wind power benefits local communities through local electricity bonuses, co-ownership for neighbors and the right to lease. Read the speech
- Argues that it is difficult to find locations for power plants without problems. Suggests that wind power can be built along motorways and points out that traffic noise is the biggest problem in Stockholm city. Read the speech
- Argues that it was the defense, not the municipality, that said no to wind power in Stockholm. Suggests that wind power should benefit local communities and those who live there by ensuring they receive something in return. Read the speech
School, energy, economy, sports and social policy debate
- Asks how the government will compensate for the fact that the proposed legal requirements that procurements must consider the climate aspect are being scrapped. Argues that strict procurement requirements can radically reduce climate emissions. Read the speech
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EU wage regulation lawsuit and Lund-Hässleholm rail priority
- Asks the Minister for Infrastructure and Housing about plans to strengthen the work on climate adaptation. Argues that the government is far from doing enough in this area given that climate emissions are not decreasing fast enough. Read the speech
Urban planning and housing: SD, V, and M debate subsidies
- Argues that high inflation and electricity prices increase the risk of over-indebtedness and social exclusion. Wants to allocate extra funds to consumer and debt counseling and asks if the opposing party sees problems with the increased indebtedness. Read the speech
- Argues that consumer advice should facilitate choices regarding, among other things, energy efficiency and meat. Asks how the government decided not to proceed with origin labeling for meat in restaurants despite the Sweden Democrats' focus on the issue. Read the speech
- Argues that energy-saving measures are important to lower electricity prices and combat inflation. Criticizes that the government cut funds for energy efficiency of multi-family buildings and asks why no money was invested in this in this year's budget. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden has a stable electricity system but faces challenges with skyrocketing energy prices due to the war. Criticizes that the government's budget lacks solutions to help property owners and private individuals. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's lack of measures against the recession and price increases. Proposes to reintroduce the investment support, reintroduce support for energy efficiency, strengthen debt counseling, introduce state startup loans as well as increase the appropriations for climate adaptation. Read the speech
- Argues that timber house construction and reuse of building materials can reduce climate emissions. Proposes that green mortgage loans with stable interest rates be investigated and state support for first-time buyers via startlån. Read the speech
- Argues that the forest is used in an unsustainable way today, which reduces biodiversity. Advocates for the forest to be managed in a different way and emphasizes the importance of preserving its values. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.