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Kjell-Arne Ottosson (KD)
What Kjell-Arne Ottosson 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.
Active forestry regulations: M, SD, and V debate forest rules
- Argues that the bill promotes a long-term sustainable and competitive forestry through clearer rules and strengthened property rights. Wishes to approve the proposal and reject reservations in order to increase trust between forest owners and the state. Read the speech
- Argues that the proposal is not out of touch with reality. Emphasizes that the forest owner must bear all responsibility, including the financial, and that clearer rules increase legal certainty as well as reduce the number of appeals. Read the speech
- Argues that forest owners should have freedom with responsibility and that the protection of land should be based on voluntariness. Criticizes state interventions and argues that one must trust the forest owner instead of prioritizing utopian goals. Read the speech
Compensation for land use restrictions due to species protection
- Emphasizes the importance of trust between the state and the landowner and argues that landowners primarily want to be able to cultivate their land instead of receiving compensation. Moves for approval of the proposal and argues that it is important to follow the correct order for the EU review. Read the speech
- Argues that the questions regarding coordination rather belong in the next debate on the forest bill. Explains that the species protection was developed in a parallel track so that the process would go faster. Read the speech
- Argues that the previous species protection investigation was deficient and lacked a basis for building trust between forest owners and the state. Emphasizes the importance of consistent definitions and that Sweden should follow the EU regulatory framework to ensure legal certainty and long-term perspective. Read the speech
- Argues that it is the 330,000 individual landowners who are primarily affected by the species protection. Emphasizes that landowners must be allowed to use their own land and that the red list should be fundamentally changed. Read the speech
- Argues that forest owners do a good job for biodiversity by managing their land. Points out that Sweden ranks at the top in the red list index and that species primarily go extinct in places other than the forest. Read the speech
National Audit Office report on international climate actions
- Argues that international climate efforts are necessary to achieve Sweden's climate goals in a cost-effective manner. Wants the government's response to the National Audit Office's recommendations to be taken seriously in order to improve governance and follow-up. Read the speech
- Argues that the Swedish National Audit Office's report is a tool to improve operations through increased transparency and security. Explains that Sweden combines domestic measures with international climate efforts to reach the goals. Read the speech
- Argues that the National Audit Office's report is not a major critique but points out both functioning and deficient parts. Defends international climate initiatives as a cost-effective way to reduce emissions while simultaneously helping developing countries. Read the speech
- Argues that international climate efforts are one of several tools in the Paris Agreement that must be used to make a difference here and now. Emphasizes the importance of exporting Swedish knowledge and engineering to reduce the global footprint. Read the speech
- Argues that both international climate efforts and domestic measures are necessary. Emphasizes the need to include large emitting countries and wants to continue exporting Swedish expertise to replace CO2-intensive materials. Read the speech
Hunting legislation: sale hunting in economic zone and confidentiality
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal to simplify the legislation and facilitate wildlife management. Argues that the changes are ethically necessary, that Sweden should implement EU rules at the minimum level and that the ban on sale trade must be removed. Emphasizes the importance of confidentiality to protect hunters against activists. Read the speech
Housing construction, healthcare queues and gang sentences
- Asks how the new national plan will change the poor condition of more than one-third of the state roads. Also asks if roads that did not receive funds in the current investment can be upgraded in other ways. Read the speech
Invasive alien species and nature conservation regulatory rules
- Argues that the lynx population is viable as the number of lynxes in Sweden is well above the threshold for a favorable conservation status. Criticizes Miljöpartiet for claiming that the 153 lynxes to be culled have endangered the population. Read the speech
- Argues that license hunting is the best preventive work to keep the lynx population down. Claims that hunting is necessary for reindeer owners and sheep farmers and that legal hunting contributes to funding to combat poaching. Read the speech
Invasive alien species and nature conservation regulations
- Proposes approval of the bill on stricter rules and penalties for invasive alien species. Criticizes nature restoration for risking Sweden's food security and competitiveness. Argues that the countryside needs reformed coastal protection to survive. Read the speech
- Denies having expressed that liming should not be prioritized. Argues that environmental regulations hinder limestone mining in Gåsgruvan due to leachate containing uranium. Confirms that the work is important and wants the long-term work to continue. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is doing a good job of improving species protection and creating legal certainty for forest owners. Explains that the work to produce a statement of motives for the amendment is underway and will take place. Read the speech
Sweden climate policy: SD technology, S energy, M nuclear
- Argues that climate policy must be realistic and focus on innovation, technology, and competitiveness to create global climate benefits. Wants an energy policy that ensures fossil-free electricity for industry and that the forest is used as a source of raw materials for the transition. Read the speech
Hunting and wildlife management: predator policy and wolf limits
- Proposes rejection of the reservations and approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that license hunting is the most important preventive work against predators and that expanded opportunities for protection hunting on wild boar are good. Criticizes that the right of appeal is too broad and argues that the Green Party's view on the Sami's right to hunt is a mistake. Read the speech
- Argues that it is better if the government submits a proposal to include all ungulate species in the management. Confirms the importance of local and regional management in order to be able to address extensive wildlife damage. Read the speech
- Argues that he is not the right person to answer the question on veterinary care as he lacks the expertise. At the same time, he agrees on the importance of having veterinarians available throughout the country. Read the speech
- Argues that the goal is to reduce the wild boar population by creating incentives for hunters to shoot more. Wants the meat to have a better outlet on the market in order to create a chain that reduces the population. Read the speech
- Confirms that the farmer bears the cost for the wild boar. Argues that farmers should let in younger hunters to reduce the population and emphasizes that the market is crucial to increase the culling. Read the speech
- Argues that democratic decisions in the Riksdag should determine the issues. Claims that hunting is possible because all Swedish predator populations are above favorable conservation status, which is a political decision to reduce the wolf population. Read the speech
- Argues that hunting of lynx is possible because the population has a favorable conservation status. Emphasizes the importance of democratic decisions being implemented to counter illegal hunting and proposes a review of the right to speak in order to limit the influence of activists. Read the speech
Fisheries policy: eel fishing, trawling and hydropower
- Request approval of the committee's proposal. Want to prioritize Kväveklivet, double the appropriations for LOVA projects and establish a multi-year growth plan for weak fish stocks. Also want to remove obstacles for hunting of cormorants and seals. Read the speech
- Argues that the ITQ system must be changed before it expires in 2029. Urges the speaker to pose the question to the Minister for Rural Affairs since he is not in the government and cannot provide a date for an investigation. Read the speech
- Informs that work is ongoing regarding the ITQ system. Argues that there are opportunities to evaluate and adjust the system during the remaining three years. Read the speech
Environmental issues: peat production and permit processes
- Argues that there is a broad consensus on simplifying and streamlining permit processes and hopes for a broad consensus to reform the Environmental Code. Asks whether it is more sustainable to import coconut fiber than to use peat. Read the speech
- Argues that the challenge is not about a lack of appropriations but about the Environmental Code's rigid rules. Criticizes that the ban on limestone quarrying in Värmland forces expensive imports and causes shortages in Sweden. Read the speech
- Argues that politics is about prioritizing within a limited budget. Wants to continue investing in healthcare and defense as well as ensuring that environmental legislation allows for continued limestone quarrying in Värmland. Read the speech
- Argues that public procurement is extremely important from a climate and environmental perspective. Wants to increase public procurement to promote sustainable production and support Swedish producers. Read the speech
- Argues that he cannot give a concrete answer to the question regarding mandatory requirements because he lacks knowledge of the area. Confirms, however, that he agrees on the importance of public procurement. Read the speech
Swedish forest policy: ownership rights and sustainability
- Asks whether the individual forest owner should be allowed to decide for themselves through freedom under responsibility. Criticizes the Social Democrats' reservation and asks whether the state should dictate which cultivation methods should be used. Read the speech
- Argues that it is important to work with both immediate legislative changes and a strengthening of the right of ownership in the constitution. Asks if the Social Democrats see the value in doing both parts simultaneously. Read the speech
- Argues that the forest debate must rest on facts rather than ideology. Moves for approval of the committee report and emphasizes that the forest is a national competence. Argues that cultivated forest is the most climate-smart and that the landowner should be allowed to decide on their methods. Read the speech
- Confirms that there should be a differentiation between ongoing land use and environmental crime. Argues that there will be exceptions in agriculture and forestry for certain species in order to protect ownership and usufruct rights. Read the speech
- Argues that the Swedish forest is species-rich and that it is normal for rare species to exist there. Points out that the red list is a blunt instrument that should not be used fully in this case. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Left Party's view on the state's role and their attitude towards the forest owners' right to act in their own forest. Argues that managed forests are a prerequisite for public health and outdoor life as they create openness. Read the speech
- Argues that the forest does not create itself but is shaped by forest owners who manage it. Criticizes Vänsterpartiet for missing that small-scale forestry ensures that forests with high nature values are always available. Read the speech
Forest policy: SD, MP and M debate economy, climate and biodiversity
- Asks how the Green Party believes authorities should be governed to ensure that they are based on facts instead of ideological agendas. Criticizes the Green Party's connections to organizations that attempt to stop forestry. Read the speech
- Criticizes that organizations want to delay the logging of storm-felled forest through appeals based on species protection. Asks if Miljöpartiet wants the forest to remain or if exemptions from the six-week rule should be granted to prevent damage from bark beetles. Read the speech
Climate policy, elderly care and social services debate
- Argues that Natura 2000 and environmental quality standards risk creating major problems for the reassessment of Swedish hydropower and electricity supply. Asks how the Minister for Climate and Environment will ensure that the county administrative boards update the conservation plans according to NAP. Read the speech
- Argues that Natura 2000 areas will create major problems. Asks how the minister can act to ensure that county administrative boards make decisions in line with the legislator's intentions. Read the speech
Climate budget: biogas, 30% nature protection, and tax review
- Asks how the Green Party's proposal to borrow the equivalent of 1 percent of GDP can move things forward. Criticizes that the Green Party wants to spend almost 26 billion kronor more than the government in expenditure area 20. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Green Party's proposal regarding large loans that create debts for future generations. Argues that disbursed money risks driving up inflation and that investments lack a basis in reality if authorities cannot manage them. Read the speech
- Asks why the Social Democrats have not increased the budget by 7 billion kronor to meet inflation. Argues that the Green Party and the Left Party have appropriation levels that are skyrocketing and criticizes previous red-green policy that has damaged forestry and agriculture. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Social Democrats propose increased protection of forests and argues that this prevents the forest industry from delivering material for the green transition. Asks whether the forest should be used for the transition or be left standing. Read the speech
- Proposes approval of the proposal in the report. Argues that Sweden is a role model in climate policy and emphasizes the government's investments in circular economy, beach cleaning, and PFAS remediation. Read the speech
EIA Directive implementation and public access rights debate
Nämdöskärgården national park and nature conservation debate
- Criticizes that the right of ownership is not mentioned in the previous statement. Argues that landowners need long-term rules of the game to dare to manage the land and asks if nature always carries more weight than the constitutionally protected right of ownership. Read the speech
- Criticizes that property rights are often sacrificed for the environment and argues that the Social Democrats missed a serious opportunity to make a cross-bloc decision to strengthen property rights in the constitution. Read the speech
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal and rejection of all reservations. Argues that the national park must take into account the residents' everyday lives and that the nature restoration law should be implemented at a minimum level. Criticizes that property rights are often forgotten in area protection and emphasizes that water issues must occur on a voluntary basis. Wants to balance the landowner's interests against the right of public access and advocates for hunting to manage the wolf population as a common stock. Read the speech
- Argues that the state should avoid expropriation by ensuring legal certainty. Denies that Centerpartiet prioritized property rights in the constitutional committee and argues that their member's information contradicts the opponent's claims. Read the speech
- Argues that compensation for infringement is important and that the limit should be raised. Explains that no proposals regarding property rights were put forward in the Constitutional Committee due to a lack of a two-thirds majority. Promises to work for legislation that increases landowners' trust in the state. Read the speech
- Argues that the state must care for already protected land before new land is taken. Emphasizes the importance of voluntariness and that the state should not pay for protection if the landowner does not want it. Criticizes the Green Party's lack of solutions for compensation. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Green Party for wanting to borrow enormous sums that affect all Swedes. Argues that the state's intervention is a mockery of forest owners who have managed their land well and who are now being punished. Read the speech
- Argues that wetlands have a great value but must be rewetted in the correct way to avoid CO2 leakage. Points out that the government has allocated funds for wetlands and emphasizes the need for balance when using cultivation peat. Read the speech
- Argues that a balance is required between building roads and housing and restoring wetlands. Points out that a complete restoration of all drained wetlands would threaten Sweden's self-sufficiency. Read the speech
- The question is whether the sixth mass extinction exists in Sweden. Argues that there is no mass extinction in Sweden and criticizes Vänsterpartiet for making things difficult for farmers instead of promoting natural grazing lands. Read the speech
- Argues that he himself contributes to nature conservation by managing his lands for better growth and biodiversity. Criticizes the left-wing parties for wanting to calculate in a way that harms Swedish competitiveness and hinders forest-based transition. Read the speech
Aquaculture regulations: KD, S, and V debate simplification
- Propose approval of the committee's proposal and rejection of all reservations. Welcomes the government's proposal to simplify the regulatory framework by assessing environmental impact solely according to the Environmental Code in order to create better conditions for a sustainable and competitive aquaculture production. Read the speech
PFAS ban and circular economy strategy with 2040 goals
- Proposes approval of the proposal in the report and rejection of the reservations. Argues that the ecodesign regulation is very good and that Sweden should lead the way with producer responsibility for textiles. Wants to stop the import of dangerous goods from Chinese e-commerce platforms and reduce food waste through a change in attitude. Read the speech
Nordic cooperation and Arctic strategy: defense and green transition
- Argues that the Nordic cooperation should focus on everyday utility and on removing border barriers. Suggests that the Nordic Council's decisions should carry greater weight in national parliaments and criticizes the government for refusing a ministerial council on transport infrastructure. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the previous speaker focused on ideology instead of Nordic utility. Asks if the speaker understands that the Nordic Council should be used for closer cooperation rather than for spreading party-political opinions. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Nordic Council is used as a megaphone for ideology instead of practical utility. Argues that the cooperation should focus on facilitating things for border workers and commuters and urges the Vänsterpartiet to address these issues. Read the speech
Fisheries policy: Baltic Sea stocks and quota distribution
- Proposes approval of the proposal in the report and rejection of all reservations. Argues that the government has taken extensive measures for sustainable fishing, including a moved trawl limit, trawl-free areas and lower herring quotas. Read the speech
- Argues that small-scale coastal fishing is important. Explains that the Swedish Board of Agriculture shall develop an action plan for increased landings and processing of pelagic species to increase the availability of fish for human consumption. Read the speech
- Criticizes the blackening of professional fishers and argues that one must be negotiable to reach a majority. Emphasizes the importance of lower quotas to give the fish stocks an opportunity to recover. Read the speech
- Questions about whether Vänsterpartiet considers that cormorants and seals pose a danger to the fish stocks in the Baltic Sea. Read the speech
- Argues that seals and cormorants consume as much fish as small-scale fishing. Explains that professional fishers see these animals as a major threat in coastal areas and want to remove the seal trade ban as well as change the cormorant's status at the EU level. Read the speech
- Asks how the Center Party intends to proceed in negotiations with Finland since Sweden and Finland rely on different research pictures of the situation in the Baltic Sea. Read the speech
- Argues that it is difficult to reach agreements with Finland because the parties have such different views of the fisheries. Asks how a cooperation with Finland can practically be implemented. Read the speech
Data centers, sustainable fuels and reduction obligation rules
- Support the proposition and reject all reservations. Argues that the proposals are in accordance with EU obligations, are technology-neutral, and aim to achieve climate goals through stricter sustainability requirements and a revised reduction obligation. Read the speech
- Asks what the biofuels in Sweden should be produced from in order to increase self-sufficiency. Means that Miljöpartiet wants to significantly increase the reduction obligation. Read the speech
- Criticizes that a national emissions trading system complicates and increases the cost of the system as well as raises fuel prices. Argues that the Green Party's proposal prevents the forest and agriculture from contributing raw materials to domestic production. Read the speech
Shore protection relaxations for small watercourses and lakes
- Questions whether the Green Party even desires development in the countryside. Argues that the Green Party's proposal only benefits climate adaptation and tourism, not those who live and work in the countryside. Wants that residents in the countryside should have the opportunity to build and live there. Read the speech
- Argues that the Green Party's proposal does not enable new houses for young people in the countryside but only applies to renovations and extensions. Criticizes that LIS areas have functioned poorly and suggests that municipalities should be given greater power than the County Administrative Board. Asks whether the Green Party believes the municipality or the County Administrative Board should have the responsibility. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Social Democratic rhetoric regarding class and economy. Argues that changes are needed so that ordinary people can build houses in the countryside to promote development and wants to further improve the coastal protection. Read the speech
- Argues that a better balance regarding the right of public access is needed. Criticizes that companies exploit the right of public access for commercial activities without the landowner's consent. Asks if there are limits to the right of public access. Read the speech
- Proposes approval of the proposal and rejection of the reservations. Argues that the legislative changes are a freedom reform that promotes rural development and property rights. Emphasizes the importance of municipal influence and demands legitimacy in the regulatory framework. Read the speech
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- Points out that he is not in the government and is therefore not involved in the negotiations. Reminds that the speaker's own party previously had difficulty negotiating a coastal protection bill together with Miljöpartiet. Read the speech
- Argues that it is wrong that small ditches are stopping construction projects. Wants to facilitate for the countryside by removing regulations for green industries and correcting the difficult-to-understand legislation on shore protection. Read the speech
- Argues that current regulations have slowed down the countryside and prevented people from building on their own land. Wants to use common sense in the coastal protection to create a living countryside. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the opponent uses fear propaganda and argues that the land around lakes will not be built upon. Points out that current rules already imply consideration during logging. Read the speech
- Argues that the proposal gives ordinary people the opportunity to build on their own land. Criticizes the opponent's rhetoric as fear-mongering and argues that houses will not be built at every ditch or small creek. Read the speech
Sweden's climate policy and Climate Policy Council report
- Argues that the Climate Policy Council's report shows that current policy does not reach the goals. Suggests that the parties should jointly look forward toward a long-term policy that combines reduced emissions with growth. Read the speech
- Argues that the party has its own democratic processes for making decisions. Criticizes the claim that it is expensive to be Swedish by pointing out lower prices for diesel and food compared to previously. Argues that increased prices for farmers make food more expensive. Read the speech
- Argues that inflation began to rise during the previous government. Explains that the government's policy aims to combat inflation in order to lower the prices of food and fuel. Criticizes high diesel prices and argues that they lack acceptance among the rural population. Read the speech
- Asks how Vänsterpartiet plans to increase Sweden's self-sufficiency if meat consumption is reduced. Argues that Sweden's geographical conditions make sufficient cultivation of plant protein impossible, which would lead to increased import dependency. Read the speech
- Criticizes that schools and authorities are experimenting with the diet and point with a whole hand when it comes to a vegetarian diet. Asks if Vänsterpartiet wants children to be able to build up their bodies with protein. Read the speech
- Argues that the council's proposal for reduced meat production and afforestation of agricultural land is unfeasible in practice. Asks if the council has the wrong mandate since the proposals do not take into account the need to produce sufficient food. Read the speech
- Argues that the new food strategy is very good and will create real change for farmers. Warns that insufficient Swedish food production leads to the import of food produced under worse conditions. Read the speech
- Argues that politicians must have a helicopter perspective and take all considerations into account when making decisions. Wants to ensure that Swedish farmers have competitiveness and that Sweden produces as much food as possible. Read the speech
- Argues that the Green Party's view on the forest does not imply a real transition. Wants the forest to be managed by the forest owners in order to create growth and emphasizes that Sweden has more forest now than a hundred years ago. Read the speech
- Argues that property rights are insignificant for Miljöpartiet. Points out that the transition to no-cut forestry is voluntary and that research shows problematic consequences that Miljöpartiet chooses to ignore. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Green Party's proposal on harvest-free forestry as research shows that it does not work in the long term. Argues that forestry with thinning is required to create conditions for long-lived products and good growth. Read the speech
- Argues that forestry produces important products and that Sweden is a world leader in liquid cartons. Emphasizes that the use of the forest is necessary and that short-lived products can be recycled. Read the speech
Industriklivet: Audit Office review of climate policy and support
- Move for approval of the proposal in the report and rejection of the reservations. Argues that the business sector is crucial for the transition and that Industriklivet is an important part of reaching net-zero. Read the speech
Sweden climate policy: nuclear power, carbon budget, goals
- Criticizes activism that involves intimidation tactics or disruptions of events. Asks if it is the right way to go to get more people on board with the climate transition. Read the speech
- Argues that thinning and fertilization are necessary to achieve growth and long-lived products. Asks if the Miljöpartiet considers foreign forestry to be more sustainable than Swedish forestry since timber is to be imported. Read the speech
Sweden climate policy: nuclear power, electrification and bonuses
- Argues that climate policy must be socio-economically efficient in order to create jobs and growth. Wants Sweden to work for global pricing of emissions, clearer EU rules for bio-CCS and that the forest be managed as a competitive advantage. Read the speech
- Argues that the climate transition must be ecologically, economically, and socially sustainable. Responds that the government's policy is a result of the party not having a majority and emphasizes the importance of making changes wisely. Read the speech
- Argues that majorities should be sought in substantive issues. Claims that the government's climate policy action plan will be implemented during the mandate period. Criticizes proposals that only help in the short term and argues that certain forestry proposals lead to greater emissions in the long term. Read the speech
- Argues that politics is a development process where previous initiatives such as Klimatklivet and Industriklivet have been improved following criticism. Claims that current initiatives are long-term and that previous shortcomings are being corrected. Read the speech
- Argues that the climate action plan will lead to net zero 2045. Explains that the reduction obligation was changed due to lack of transparency and high prices, and emphasizes the importance of electrification and forestry to reach the goals. Criticizes the Green Party's view of the forest as a carbon sink that must not be cultivated. Read the speech
Bottom trawling ban in marine protected areas: SD, V, C views
- Proposes approval of the proposal and rejection of all reservations. Argues that the government should handle exceptions wisely and clearly in order to protect sensitive areas without restricting fishing more than necessary. Read the speech
Forest policy: raw material supply, species protection and LULUCF
- Criticizes that human impact and the forest owners' role are being excluded. Asks where the money will come from to finance the transition of the forest industry that is proposed. Read the speech
- Criticizes that large loans for the green transition would create an enormous debt for future generations. Argues that the forestry industry provides great value by sequestering emissions and that the transition requires that forest materials replace CO2-intensive materials. Read the speech
Forest policy: production, biodiversity and 2015 extraction
- Argues that the environmental quality goal Living Forests is a utopia. Asks whether the Miljöpartiet considers the goal to be achievable or if it needs to be changed. Read the speech
- Argues that it is normal for species to be rare in Swedish nature. Criticizes that the red list is based on trends rather than real figures and asks what material should be used if the extraction from the forest is reduced. Read the speech
- Emphasizes the importance of forestry for Swedish industry and economy as well as the role of family forestry as the backbone. Wishes to vote in favor of the proposal in the committee report and rejection of all reservations. Argues that the forest is national competence and criticizes the EU's lack of knowledge and contradictory legislation. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has a long-term commitment to research and innovation within circular bioeconomy. Points out that the industry is crying out for staff and that the challenge lies in a shortage of skills in several industries. Read the speech
- Argues that educational opportunities are important close to where one lives. Asks whether one should steer education to get people into important professions within the bioeconomy instead of letting academic freedom prevail. Read the speech
Protected nature management: 1.35 billion budget proposal
- Argues that the government takes the Swedish National Audit Office's recommendations seriously by improving follow-up and coordination. Wants to move from quantity to quality by prioritizing the care of already protected nature and balancing nature conservation with landowners' property rights. Read the speech
- Emphasizes the importance of outdoor life and underlines that the landowners' management is crucial for preserving nature. Argues that sustainable forestry creates jobs and is necessary for a transition to products from the forest. Read the speech
- Argues that restrictions on ownership rights and usufruct rights for forest owners and the forest industry have a negative effect on sparsely populated areas and the countryside. Claims that the government must prioritize security and defense over nature conservation. Read the speech
- Argues that forest owners can freely choose alternative cultivation methods. Criticizes the image that too much forest is being harvested, given that the forest area has doubled since 1920. Read the speech
- Argues that the aging of the forest and reduced employment are due to historical cultivation methods and technological development. Asks what should be used in the transition if products from the forest are not to be used. Read the speech
Sweden environmental policy: nuclear, wind and electricity
- Proposes approval of the proposals in the report and rejection of all reservations. Argues that certain environmental goals are utopias that should be reviewed. Emphasizes the importance of practical simplifications in permit processes. Argues that the municipal veto against wind power is important. Wants to change the implementation of the Aarhus Convention to limit the right to speak to those directly affected. Read the speech
- Argues that more predictable and controllable base load is required to balance out weather-dependent energy and ensure that the electricity system functions. Expresses understanding for local objections against offshore wind power in order to preserve the views. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats and the Green Party dismantled the best electricity system in the world. Criticizes that they decommissioned functioning nuclear reactors and removed small-scale hydropower. Asks if it is worth dismantling the small-scale hydropower. Read the speech
Hunting and wildlife management: wolf population and predators
- Argues that the government has a clear target to reduce the wolf population to 170 individuals. Wants to introduce general hunting of cormorants and seals and remove the ban on trade with seal products. Read the speech
- Asks whether it is the Center Party's view that the wolf population should be concentrated to Svealand. Argues that the wolf does not thrive where reindeer husbandry is practiced and that there should not be wolves where there is livestock. Read the speech
- Expresses concern that the wolf population is concentrated in a few areas. Argues that the concentration threatens farmers and life in the countryside and instead wants to reduce the number of individuals as well as remove destructive wolves. Read the speech
Climate policy, forestry, and nuclear power debate
- Argues that the greatest loss of biodiversity occurs on meadows and grazing lands rather than in the forest. Criticizes the Green Party's focus on the forest and argues that restoration of grazing lands requires more grazing animals. Read the speech
- Argues that individual landowners do the heavy lifting for biodiversity. Emphasizes that the government is working to strengthen farmers' profitability and competitiveness. Asks whether it is legally sound for activists to report species in forests they do not own. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Social Democratic self-righteousness. Asks if the Social Democrats stand behind their former minister who advocates for gas turbines and if they would rather increase emissions than invest in nuclear power. Read the speech
- Argues that all fossil-free power sources are needed, including nuclear power, to ensure a predictable base load. Warns against imitating Germany's energy mix and claims that the government has increased energy production by several thousand megawatts. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's climate policy is ambitious and effective by creating conditions for fossil-free electricity production. Proposes investments in new nuclear power, wind power with economic incentives, carbon capture, and management of meadows and grazing lands. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has succeeded in the work to make biogas tax-free. Emphasizes that both biogas and charging infrastructure are important for the transition and that all energy sources are needed. Read the speech
- Answers questions about his car and refueling and argues that Sweden's climate does not depend on these. Emphasizes that the party stands behind investments in biogas and charging infrastructure. Read the speech
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- Asks what the basis is for the Christian Democrats, the Moderates, and the Liberals to be counted as right-wing nationalist. Criticizes that the representative calls the Christian Democrats a right-wing nationalist party, as the party was formed as a counterweight to Nazism and communism. Read the speech
Baltic Sea protection bill: fish stocks, eutrophication, KD
- Argues that the bill is an important step towards an ambitious marine environment policy that strengthens the ecosystem approach and reduces eutrophication. Proposes that the trawling limit in the Baltic Sea be moved out to 12 nautical miles to protect coastal fish stocks. Read the speech
- Argues that the current result was the best possible because one stayed at the negotiating table. Claims that one has succeeded in significantly lowering the quotas compared to if one had left the negotiations. Read the speech
- Argues that the bill points the way and that the government can act through regulatory letters to the Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management. Asks why the previous government did not present sharp decisions during the two years they remained in office. Read the speech
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- Argues that the bill is a direction where several future bills with sharp decisions will follow. Explains that the government is acting in the correct order by first negotiating with the EU and simultaneously acting within the four-mile limit. Read the speech
- Criticizes the opposition's high tone and lack of accountability. Asks why the government did not deliver during the previous mandate period despite ambitions, and questions whether the pandemic was a valid reason for the lack of results. Read the speech
- Argues that parts of the proposal are already being delivered under the government's own mandate. Asks why the previous government did not act when they were at the helm despite a ready-made basis being available. Read the speech
Environmental review streamlining for green transition and business
- Argues that simplified and faster permit processes are necessary for the business sector's competitiveness and the green transition. Moves for approval of the bill which expands possibilities for modification permits, extends validity periods and streamlines the processing through digitalization. Read the speech
- Asks why the previous government did not implement changes despite many announcements during the mandate period. Argues that the government has had to issue additional directives and appoint a new investigation to take a broader grip on the issue. Read the speech
- Argues that the government now has the opportunity to implement necessary changes to the Environmental Code through a new investigation. Explains that additional funds are allocated to authorities and courts to speed up the permit processes. Read the speech
Government budget, climate policy and wolf management debate
- Welcomes that a majority of EU countries want to lower the wolf's protection status. Asks how the government will work to ensure this becomes a reality and leads to fewer wolves in Sweden. Read the speech
- Asks how the current decision will manifest in practice for farmers, hunters, and rural residents. Points out that wolf attacks are now also occurring on dogs. Read the speech
EU emissions trading system for fossil fuels ETS 2 debate
- Argues that the EU's new emissions trading system ETS 2 is a powerful tool for achieving climate goals by including buildings and road transport. Proposes that Sweden should adopt the proposal to demonstrate leadership and create conditions for innovation and economic growth. Read the speech
- Argues that consequence analyses are crucial for making good decisions. Explains that solid work is underway to avoid situations such as with the reduction obligation where the basis did not hold. Read the speech
- Argues that agriculture and forestry must be protected so that they are not competed out. Wants the proposal to be as good as possible to ensure that these industries can maintain their profitability and competitiveness in Sweden. Read the speech
- Argues that the transition should occur at a system level rather than an individual level. Criticizes that the forest is only seen as a carbon sink and that its substitution effect is ignored. Argues that the use of forest materials is necessary to achieve the transition. Read the speech
- Argues that reduced forest production hinders the transition because forest is an important resource. Emphasizes that Sweden and Finland have large amounts of forest and that the country is already above the targets for exemptions from production. Read the speech
Climate adaptation action plan and national strategy debate
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal in its entirety. Argues that climate adaptations are crucial for protecting human lives, creating economic stability, and preserving the environment. Read the speech
Circular economy and waste management of solar panels and blades
- Proposes approval of the proposal in the report and rejection of all reservations. Argues that the chemical tax should be removed, waste should be seen as a resource and that changes must occur at the system level. Read the speech
- Means that he has received the letter and forwarded the criticism to the relevant actors. Points out that he cannot answer what the government will do until they have clarified the issue. Read the speech
- Argues that clearer regulatory letters and correct use of funds are crucial for steering Naturvårdsverket. Wants to investigate the government's intentions and influence the work in order to get to the bottom of the issue. Read the speech
- Argues that textile production has a large climate impact. Wants existing strategies, action plans and laws to be enforced and evaluated to see how far they go. Read the speech
- Agree that one should buy better quality and less often. Argue that it is opportunities for repair, rather than VAT reduction, that are crucial. Want that existing strategies get workshop and that legislative changes facilitate for civil society. Read the speech
Nordic cooperation and Arctic policy: transport, defense, strategy
- Argues that the Nordic cooperation must focus on Nordic benefit rather than ideology and that mobility is the basis for the cooperation. Suggests that work methods should be streamlined, recommendations automated and that tax agreements and health insurance should be addressed. Read the speech
Climate action plan net-zero 2045 goal and nuclear power
- Proposes approval of the proposal in the report and rejection of all reservations. Argues that the climate transition requires global cooperation, economic growth, and the acceptance of citizens. Emphasizes that expanded nuclear power is the single most important measure for national electrification. Read the speech
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- Argues that policy must be based on science and have popular acceptance. Claims that the previous reduction obligation was economically, ecologically, and socially unsustainable, and suggests focusing on proposals that have broad acceptance. Read the speech
- Argues that it is complicated to create a climate action plan that gains acceptance. Points out that both the current government's and the previous government's plans have received criticism from authorities and councils. Read the speech
- Argues that stewardship is not a form of preservation but involves moving forward. Emphasizes that political changes must occur at a pace that has the population's support to be sustainable. Read the speech
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- Argues that one must conduct proper investigations and perform impact assessments to make the right decisions that lead all the way to net zero. Criticizes that one previously moved quickly and incorrectly with the reduction obligation, which turned out to be unsustainable. Read the speech
- Argues that the new energy goal of 100 percent fossil-free energy does not specify the type of energy but lets the market and research decide. Claims that nuclear power is needed to meet the transition and the energy demand since renewables alone are not sufficient. Read the speech
- Argues that the market, research, and industry should determine which energy source is used to reach the goal of 100 percent fossil-free energy. Criticizes that the opponent selects specific research reports and emphasizes that an energy policy that provides clean energy is a prerequisite for climate policy. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Green Party omitted economic sustainability in its statement. Argues that the Green Party's budget proposal of 100 billion kronor per year is economically unsustainable and questions whether they have conducted consequence analyses. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the climate action plan is based on an economic policy that is not sustainable. Argues that the proposed loans will burden the ordinary citizen and lack social and economic sustainability. Read the speech
Hunting and wildlife management: wolf culling and seal trade
- Proposes approval of the proposal and rejection of all reservations. Argues that hunting is an important cultural heritage and advocates for the trade ban on seal to be removed, protective hunting of seal to be simplified, rules for hunting of cormorants to be changed at the EU level as well as that everyone should have the right to hunting and fishing on state lands. Read the speech
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- Argues that politics must act when the authority does not. Wants the work to combat the stone marten to continue at a political level. Confirms that the stone marten is an invasive alien species that damages biodiversity. Read the speech
Council of Europe report on competitiveness and security
- Questions about Turkey's role and signals in the Middle East conflict were raised at the meeting. Criticizes proposals that do not see the forest's utility value in the green transition and argues that the forest is a major competitive advantage. Read the speech
- Asks whether Sweden is actively working to build even larger and stronger alliances in forestry issues. Argues that Sweden has been absent in forestry issues over the last eight years. Read the speech
Environmental issues: SD, S, and M seek faster permit processes
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal and rejection of the reservations. Argues that the Environmental Code needs to be modernized to provide a broader public interest, lower costs, and shorten lead times for environmental permits. Criticizes that Sweden often sets higher requirements than the EU and questions environmental goals that cannot be reached. Read the speech
Nature conservation: wolf hunting, predator work and monitoring
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that invasive species must be taken seriously through a national list and that the government invests 50 million kronor annually on control. Proposes more flexible coastal protection legislation with increased local influence. Argues that the government is pursuing a purposeful wolf policy by changing directives from "if" to "how" and advocates for moving the wolf to Annex 5 for increased manageability over the hunt. Read the speech
- Argues that healthcare, security, police and defense must be prioritized over nature conservation. Emphasizes that the country is in a period of high inflation and major challenges regarding security and care. Read the speech
- Argues that managed forests are more important than untouched nature because they are more accessible to people. Explains that tax cuts are limited by the need for a responsible economic policy to combat inflation. Read the speech
- Argues that there is no inbreeding depression of the magnitude that many claim. Points out that the wolf population today is so large that nature itself manages the genetic exchange without the need for human intervention. Read the speech
- Argues that the wolf's sterility is not necessarily a problem according to SVA. Suggests that moving wolves with high genetic value can be combined with shooting away a territory to compensate the local population. Read the speech
Reduction obligation for petrol and diesel and audit report
Forest policy: property rights, production and environment
- Asks whether Miljöpartiet stands behind statements that the government allows a "massacre" of the Swedish forest. Asks whether the party or the individual member shall be held accountable for these drastic words. Read the speech
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- Asks how Vänsterpartiet intends to carry out the climate transition if the production targets are subordinated to the environmental goals and the extraction from the forest is reduced. Argues that forest products are an important competitive advantage for Sweden. Read the speech
- Argues that the forest already contributes to the climate goals through carbon sequestration and substitution effects. Criticizes the claim that short-lived products are a problem since these are manufactured from residual products that cannot be used for anything else. Read the speech
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal and rejection of reservations. Argues that property rights are central and require a return to freedom under responsibility. Proposes simplifications for logging notifications and criticizes unattainable environmental goals. Read the speech
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- Asks why the Social Democrats did not prioritize species protection earlier. Argues that the government should correct the over-implementation of EU rules. Argues that quality should be prioritized over quantity and that forests that the state has already taken from forest owners should be protected. Read the speech
- Confirms that the party stands behind the two equal goals. Criticizes that the state today regulates forestry in detail instead of trusting the forest owners and questions the EU's competence to regulate Swedish forestry. Read the speech
- Argues that state management has failed and advocates instead for trusting individual landowners. Claims that there are plenty of habitats remaining in the forest and that forest owners themselves take nature values into account. Read the speech
Healthcare crisis, energy charter, and antisemitism debate
- Asks when an amendment of the Swedish over-implementation of the Species Protection Ordinance can be expected, as the ordinance prevents forest owners from logging and causes a shortage of timber in sawmills. Read the speech
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Climate policy: SD wants nuclear and S wants travel deduction
- Argues that forest owners should be able to manage the forest without regulations and that the laws of physics require more base load to balance the electricity system. Proposes credit guarantees for nuclear power, shorter permit processes for the industry and investments in CCS. Read the speech
- Argues that weather and wind do more for the forest than government decisions. Claims that growth recovers after the 2018 drought and suggests that the state should to a greater extent remove bark beetle-infested trees. Read the speech
- Argues that one is not sitting passively but strives to remove regulations that hinder sustainable forestry. Wants to trust the forest owners instead of the state to create resilient forests and biodiversity. Read the speech
Agriculture: SD diesel tax cut vs MP 100bn green investment
- Wants to increase the self-sufficiency rate and strengthen the competitiveness in the food chain through regulatory simplifications and administrative reliefs. Argues that production should be governed by consumer demand rather than political goals and advocates for a review of forest policy as well as a relaxation of species protection to promote forestry. Read the speech
- Answers the question by explaining that the previous government only asked if it was possible to reduce the wolf population. Argues that the current government instead focuses on how the wolf population should be reduced to reach the goals. Read the speech
- Confirms that the party would like to have country-of-origin labeling for meat. Explains that the investigation on wolves has been reformulated to provide answers more quickly and that new guidelines for protection hunting will be presented in May. Read the speech
- Agrees with the description of the problem regarding the large shortage of veterinarians and the long distances. Argues that the challenge lies in getting more people to seek the profession and that the Government Offices are investigating solutions to improve the on-call services. Read the speech
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- Argues that the 3R center should become part of the Swedish Board of Agriculture's regular activities since the funding has previously been time-limited. Criticizes the Green Party's budget proposal for being able to fuel inflation and affect households and companies. Read the speech
- Corrects that the Green Party's budget proposal does not mention the 3R center. Points out that the increased funds are instead to be used for civil defense, preparedness, and the fight against animal diseases. Read the speech
- Criticizes that Vänsterpartiet does not value the forest owners' work and advocates for the forest to be protected. Asks if there is any limit to how much forest the state should take away from forest owners and argues that the forest should be managed as it is today for long-term climate benefit. Read the speech
- Criticizes that Vänsterpartiet borrows large sums of money. Argues that logging-free forestry would lead to the closure of forest contractors and sawmills and that forest material is necessary for the transition. Asks how Vänsterpartiet views wolf management. Read the speech
PM Question Time: bank tax, nuclear power, and defense
- Criticizes the EU Commission's proposal on nature restoration as it risks taking productive land and forest land out of production. Asks how the Prime Minister views the proposal in relation to self-determination in forest policy. Read the speech
Government work, energy, equality, migration and security
- Welcomes that steel companies are investigating nuclear power as the business sector needs this to manage the transition. Asks the Minister for Energy if the Nordic countries can benefit more from each other's investments and knowledge. Read the speech
Reduction obligation for gasoline and diesel: SD, S, MP, C
- Argues that the current reduction obligation is flawed in terms of feasibility and economically harmful for households, agriculture, and the business sector. Therefore wants to lower the reduction levels in order to maintain competitiveness and social sustainability. Read the speech
- Argues that the current reduction obligation is not feasible. Proposes amendments to make it feasible and argues that high fuel prices penalize the green industries. Read the speech
- Argues that Swedish agriculture and forestry must be protected to secure self-sufficiency. Criticizes the opposition parties for wanting to dismantle Swedish forestry. Argues that the reduction obligation was not a functioning solution. Read the speech
- Argues that all EU countries are struggling with ESR. Points out that the reduction obligation was based on deficient impact assessments and asks if technological development can help us reach the goals. Read the speech
- Argues that new technology is the key to solving the emissions problem and that Sweden should be a pioneering country. Emphasizes that biofuels are one of several solutions, but not the only one. Read the speech
- Argues that emissions must be further reduced to meet climate goals. Emphasizes that technical innovations are important and that solutions that actually work must be prioritized. Expresses concern for Swedish forestry and food production. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden has been dependent on imports of biofuels. Advocates for investments in charging infrastructure and market introduction support for trucks. Emphasizes that biofuel is part of the solution but not the only one, and that one must be open to solutions other than biofuel. Read the speech
Climate adaptation and emission reductions budget cuts
- Welcomes the government's focus on climate aid. Argues that Sweden, as a wealthy country, has a moral obligation to help resource-poor countries affected by climate change. Emphasizes the need for increased support to the most vulnerable countries. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden needs clearer governance and distribution of responsibility to meet challenges with financing of climate adaptation. Advocates for increased cooperation between municipalities and emphasizes the importance of giving local politicians greater influence and trust. Read the speech
- Argues that insurance companies do not want to insure in rural areas due to the value of the properties. Hopes that solutions can be found for the problems mentioned in the question. Read the speech
- Confirms that properties must be insurable and argues that there are problems with insurance coverage in rural areas. Responds that the government provides targeted state grants to municipalities and regions to manage economic challenges. Read the speech
Digitalization and AI regulation: M, S, and KD debate mail
- Argues that analog services must remain to avoid digital exclusion. Suggests wireless connection as a cheaper alternative to fiber in rural areas and wants to investigate the impact of screen time on health and social isolation. Read the speech
- Argues that everyone should have the opportunity to have a functioning broadband connection. Suggests that the technology and the cost should determine whether the connection is via fiber or radio link. Read the speech
- Argues that it is crucial for living in rural areas that all households get access to broadband. Suggests that wireless connection can be the solution where the cost of fiber expansion becomes too high. Read the speech
Nordic cooperation: infrastructure, climate and crisis policy
- Argues that the Nordic countries must ramp up cooperation to reach the goal of an integrated region. Suggests that the cooperation ministers are given higher status and mandate, that the tax agreements are unified and that border barriers are dismantled. Read the speech
Sweden's climate policy goals and reduction obligations
- Argues that Sweden must utilize its competitive advantages in forestry and clean energy to reach the climate goals. Proposes that the Environmental Code should be balanced against the climate threat, permit processes should be simplified and that the climate benefit of exports should be included in the evaluation of goal fulfillment. Read the speech
- Argues that there is consensus regarding the need for clean electricity for the industry's transition. Emphasizes that wind power must be balanced with secure electricity supply such as hydro- or nuclear power for the system to function. Read the speech
- Argues that barriers to labor mobility must be removed, especially between the Nordic countries. Advocates for investments in vocational training to meet skill shortages and criticizes Miljöpartiet for having slowed down the permit processes. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden is already leading the transition but must do so in a way that is economically, ecologically, and socially sustainable. Emphasizes that acceptance and global cooperation are crucial for success in climate policy. Read the speech
- Argues that electrification is crucial for the transition. Suggests that the regulatory burden be reduced and permit processes simplified to help the business sector. Emphasizes the importance of international cooperation to reach sustainable goals together with other countries. Read the speech
- Asks what happens if one does not follow an emissions budget. Argues that continued pausing of the reduction obligation would lead to significantly higher prices for diesel and gasoline and asks how the whole of Sweden is to manage the transition without public transport. Read the speech
- Criticizes the carbon budget as a symbolic measure rather than a binding tool. Asks how the state will finance and fairly distribute the enormous costs that arise from an increased reduction obligation under current inflation. Argues that acceptance of the transition is crucial to avoid depleting the countryside. Asks how Miljöpartiet plans to include everyone in the transition. Read the speech
Forest policy: production, conservation and owner rights
- Criticizes that the Green Party's proposal on harvest-free methods and landscape planning implies increased state control. Asks whether the party then no longer stands behind the principle of freedom under responsibility for the individual forest owner. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the proposed tools for forest owners are perceived as coercion rather than voluntariness. Argues that the goals for living forests are unattainable and that those who are punished are forest owners and the Swedish forest industry. Read the speech
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal and emphasizes the forest's importance for economy, employment, and climate. Criticizes the EU's lack of understanding for Swedish forest and argues that criticism of Swedish forestry is often based on ignorance and false images. Read the speech
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- Argues that the investigation is important for moving forward on the issues. Criticizes that "high nature values" is not an objective question and that not all indicator species should result in a logging ban. Wants the state to only intervene if the landowner does not act voluntarily. Welcomes that the government clarifies a line that trusts the individual forest owner. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the environmental quality objective Living Forests is not achievable and should be reformulated into measurable goals. Argues that the goal is rather a vision because it cannot be reached even if human activity ceases. Read the speech
- Argues that the focus should be shifted from quantity to quality by protecting forests with high nature values. Asks how Miljöpartiet intends to finance compensation to landowners for the protected areas. Read the speech
- Argues that there is a great consensus regarding the work being done. Asks what the Social Democrats' reservation regarding safeguarding and strengthening the forest's contribution to a growing bioeconomy means in practice. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden has one of the world's most sustainable forest managements. Emphasizes the importance of trust between the state and landowners to enable a growing bioeconomy. Asks if the Social Democrats have clarified their position on Restoration Law. Read the speech
Fisheries policy: aquaculture, quotas and bottom trawling
- Wants a sustainable fisheries policy where the ocean's resources are managed long-term for human consumption and the interests of coastal populations are taken into account. Argues that the regulatory framework should be simplified, the fishing fleet should be rejuvenated by considering usage pressure during license granting, and fishing tourism should be promoted through fisheries management areas. Criticizes that trawling in the Baltic Sea primarily benefits fishmeal factories rather than human consumption. Proposes that the trawling limit be moved further out to evaluate effects on herring and sprat stocks. Wants to investigate the reception capacity for fish products and advocates for a regional management of seals and cormorants. Read the speech
- Answers the question about the trawling limit by explaining that previous opposition was due to Swedish fishermen being punished while foreign boats were allowed to fish. Argues that it is important to treat everyone equally and that cooperation with EU countries is crucial. Read the speech
- Proposes to reduce or remove rigid rules for seal hunting and argues that trade with seal products should be allowed. Confirms that the aquaculture industry is welcome at the department and is included in the food strategy. Read the speech
- Argues that the work on the extra assignment to the Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management is progressing faster than planned. Emphasizes that the Minister for Rural Affairs has given clear instructions to use all available tools to make decisions quickly. Read the speech
- Means that the Minister for Rural Affairs is clear that the government wants to use scientifically grounded management tools to recover the stocks of herring and sprat. Read the speech
Environmental issues: reduction obligation and budget goals
- Argues that the government has approved as much offshore wind power in 120 days as the previous government did in eight years. Asks if the Social Democrats have considered incentives that actually reach the people who are truly affected. Read the speech
- Argues that fossil-free energy is needed for the transition. Underlines the importance of local acceptance and argues that incentives must be directed towards those directly affected by wind power. Asks how the Social Democrats now stand on the municipal veto. Read the speech
Environmental issues: penalties, wind power and Paris goals
- Argues that the Environmental Code is written too broadly and should be reformed to clarify political goals. Wants to modernize and simplify permit processes to promote the business sector's competitiveness and green transition. Asks how the Miljöpartiet and Vänsterpartiet want to speed up the industry's transition. Argues that more money is not always the solution, but facilitating for the business sector is crucial. Wants the classification of agriculture changed from environmentally hazardous to environmentally impacting activity. Emphasizes the importance of property rights and the trust between the state and forest owners. Moves for approval of the committee's proposal and rejection of all reservations. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is eager to simplify and shorten the permit processes to meet the business community's demand. Asks why nothing has happened in this area during the previous party's time in power despite the will being there now. Read the speech
- Argues that the Tidö Agreement clarifies that investigations shall be carried out. Criticizes that previous governments only conducted investigations without proceeding to practical implementation. Wants to move from words to action to help the business sector. Read the speech
Nature conservation: wolf population limit of 170 and forestry
- Wants wildlife management to become a national competence and that Sweden becomes tougher towards the EU regarding decision-making power. Argues that Sweden should investigate forestry's impact on protected species and proposes a joint management of the wolf with Norway. Read the speech
- Argues that balance between animal species, especially predators, is crucial for biodiversity. Wants the state to create a system where forest owners can trust the state and dare to manage their forests to achieve high nature values. Read the speech
- Corrects the member by explaining that extra money was allocated to forest owners who voluntarily protect their forest. Argues that the budget for invasive species followed the Social Democrats' previous proposal, but promises that more money will be allocated in the upcoming budget. Read the speech
- Argues that Miljöpartiet has the lowest trust among forest owners. Claims that the policy aims to give forest owners confidence to develop their forest without risk of state intervention and criticizes that the state limits forest owners' rights. Read the speech
- Responds to accusations regarding dinner invitations by asserting that meetings with the forestry industry are open and transparent. Argues that it is close-to-nature forestry that actually erodes profitability and criticizes that residents in rural areas should be able to influence how others own and manage their forests. Read the speech
Sweden climate policy and nuclear power expansion debate
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- Asks why the Social Democrats were absent in EU issues regarding forestry during the last eight years. Also asks whether the party stands for sustainable Swedish forestry or has adopted the EU's view on forestry. Read the speech
- Asks why the Swedish government abstained from participating in important forest issues. Argues that the forest is one of Sweden's greatest competitive advantages in the climate transition. Read the speech
- Means that he and the speaker agree that forestry is sustainable and an important part of the climate transition. However, asks how this aligns with the government that the party previously supported. Read the speech
- Argues that forest owners experienced problems with the government's policy and questions the Center Party's future stance regarding forest policy and the use of forests in the transition. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden needs to use all available types of power in the transition. Emphasizes the importance of the forest as a carbon sink and for export and demands more flexible and efficient testing processes to secure the business sector's competitiveness. Read the speech
- Confirms that the government is in agreement regarding the importance of biogas. Explains that they have chosen to turn to the commission after a judgment and are now reviewing the matter with the industry to ensure reasonable prices. Read the speech
- Argues that the reduction obligation is part of the transition. Asks how farmers and foresters are to cope with significantly increased fuel prices if nothing is done regarding the reduction obligation. Read the speech
- Confirms that the party stands behind the Swedish climate goals. Criticizes Miljöpartiet for not seeing the difference between Swedish and global emissions and argues that Sweden can manage the transition by spreading knowledge and technology to the rest of the world. Read the speech
- Denies being a climate denier and criticizes the Green Party's climate nationalism. Argues that the Green Party's policy punishes the countryside and lacks acceptance, which prevents the goals from being reached. Read the speech
- Asks how it helps to sharpen the Swedish goals when large emitters such as China and Germany increase their use of coal. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden's efforts are not sufficient if they are not combined with international cooperation. Emphasizes that Sweden's greatest contribution is to demonstrate knowledge and export goods in order to influence the climate globally. Read the speech
Wildlife management and wolf population reduction in Sweden
- Welcomes and agrees that local influence in wildlife management should be strengthened. Argues that wildlife management should be decentralized and that the anchoring of the local wildlife management delegations is strengthened. Read the speech
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- Wishes to approve the proposal in the report and the rejection of the reservations. Argues that hunting is an important cultural heritage that contributes to climate-smart meat and the survival of the countryside. Wishes to move decision-making power from the EU and state to local and regional levels. Emphasizes that the landowner is responsible for the land's load-bearing capacity and that cooperation is required. Wishes to facilitate things for law-abiding hunters and sport shooters. Wishes to move the wolf from Annex 4 to Annex 5 in the EU. Criticizes the authorities' handling of wolf hunting as damaging trust. Emphasizes the importance of utilizing the moose. Read the speech
- Argues that it is important to drive the issues forward to reach a sustainable solution that works in practice. Emphasizes that the work on investigation directives for sustainable hunting and wildlife management is prioritized to ensure progress. Read the speech
- Confirms that the government shares the view on the need for a sustainable wolf management. Argues that the announcements directed during the previous mandate period are extremely important and are now being handled in the investigation. Read the speech
Circular economy: resource efficiency and recycling goals
- Wants the Food Act to be clarified so that retailers can freeze goods after the best-before date to reduce food waste. Proposes an international production tax on fossil plastic and pushes for faster national "end of waste" criteria to increase recycling. Read the speech
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- Argues that the environmental issue is prioritized and that the budget for the environment and climate area is one of the largest so far. Answers that he does not know which bills the government will submit during the remaining years. Read the speech
Chemical policy: PFAS ban and endocrine-disrupting chemicals
- Argues that there is agreement on the goal of achieving a toxic-free environment. Wants public actors to be able to specify environmental and health requirements in procurements and pushes for a ban on all PFAS substances. Read the speech
- Argues that children's rights are high in Christian Democratic politics and that there is a common view on the issue. Points out that the government has only been in power for four and a half months and that the work will proceed. Read the speech
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Water management: marine law, wetlands and hydropower costs
- Argues that research is crucial for managing contaminated sediments without causing damage. Wants the restoration of wetlands to occur through voluntariness and consensus with landowners. Also wants the government to work for proportionate requirements in the EU's wastewater directive and criticizes proposals that entail unjustified costs for individual property owners without environmental benefit. Read the speech
- Argues that the committee's position lacks budget appropriations and that the ambitions are not quantified. Points out that dam owners are concerned about costs and asks about the environmental benefit. Warns that small-scale hydropower contributes significantly to electricity production. Read the speech
- Argues that dams can have a positive function for the aquatic environment by managing floods and maintaining water levels. Criticizes the authorities' requirements to demolish dams and argues that these cause enormous costs for the dam owners. Read the speech
Labor immigration, aid, climate policy and crime debate
- Want hydropower to receive better conditions and that the witch hunt currently ongoing against small-scale hydropower is stopped. Asks when further steps will be taken to ensure that electricity supply carries significant weight and that small-scale actors are not hit by unreasonable costs. Read the speech
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Environmental budget, electricity policy and climate goals
- Criticizes that the Social Democrats lacked future proposals during the election campaign and reminds that they have governed for the last eight years. Asks how the Social Democrats now view forest policy, ownership rights, and cooperation with like-minded countries. Read the speech
- Argues that the government does not have enough time to do everything in nine weeks. Criticizes how Sweden reports forest data to the EU compared to other countries and asks if the Socialdemokraterna are prepared to cooperate to secure Swedish forestry. Read the speech
- Argues that the budget is one of the largest environmental budgets ever and emphasizes the importance of cost-effectiveness. Wants to invest in nuclear power, electrification, and more efficient permit processes to lower electricity prices and promote the transition. Read the speech
- Argues that the electricity support is based on the previous government's proposal. Explains that bottleneck fees shall be paid back in northern Sweden and acknowledges that initiatives such as Industriklivet and Klimatklivet have had teething problems. Read the speech
- Explains that the electricity support is based on historical prices and that the government is considering measures for electricity areas 1 and 2. Argues that S and MP did not criticize the lead ban in Brussels and that the government is now investigating exemptions for hunters. Read the speech
- Argues that biodiversity is best promoted through natural grazing lands where animals must be present. Wants to provide conditions for more animals and an effective predator policy, and advocates for a forest policy that does not prevent landowners from logging. Read the speech
- Argues that the protection of forest should be based on voluntariness where the landowner has the decisive. Claims that ownership is more than economic compensation and points out that a large part of the forest near the mountains is already protected. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Left Party's advocacy of state governance and regulations in forestry issues. Asks whether the Left Party sees problems with the state governing so clearly and, in some cases, expropriating private property, which contradicts the right of ownership. Read the speech
- Explains that the reduction in compensation is due to the need to care for the forest that the state already owns. Argues that private ownership promotes better management and emphasizes the importance of respecting ownership rights. Read the speech
Environmental and nature conservation budget proposal debate
- Criticizes that the Green Party's budget focuses too much on protecting, preserving, and restoring instead of usage. Argues that the proposal shows a lack of trust in landowners who have managed nature through usage. Read the speech
- Argues that clear-cut-free forestry is not the solution for creating diversity in the forest. Claims that the forest is an important part of the transition by replacing oil products and criticizes that Sweden, by always wanting to be the best, hampers the country's competitiveness. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.