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Kristina Axén Olin (M)
What Kristina Axén Olin 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.
Architecture policy for housing and cultural environments
- Argues that the document is positive as it promotes engagement from civil society and the business sector. Wants to preserve historical environments, strengthen the creative industry and reduce waste by caring for what we have instead of demolishing. Read the speech
Swedish language status, sign language, and library funding
- Argues that architecture and design are important art forms that shape society and that the creative industry is an important driver for economic growth. Moves for approval of the proposal in the committee's report. Read the speech
- Argues that it is important to have better cooperation in the shaping of society. Wants the cultural and creative industry to be included directly in the planning of attractive and safe residential areas. Read the speech
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Government budget, security and cultural policy debate
- Asks how it is compatible with public service being politically independent when a commentator in Sameradion has been an active Social Democrat in the municipal council. Read the speech
Education and research: school hours, phone ban and funding
- Questions whether the speaker is lying to the Swedish people by using incorrect figures. Criticizes that the opposing party claims the profits amount to 19 billion when investigations show significantly lower figures. Read the speech
- Argues that both independent schools and municipal schools can do a fantastic job. Criticizes that Anders Ygeman uses incorrect figures for profit withdrawals and accuses him of deliberately spreading falsehoods. Read the speech
- Criticizes that many students do not complete primary school or upper secondary school and argues that the problems have persisted under the Socialdemokraternas rule. Argues that the government is implementing historical investments in teaching materials, libraries, and security to improve the school. Read the speech
- Argues that there are problems with rural schools and recruitment. Proposes a new teacher education with more practice and didactics as well as strengthening the role of the principal. Argues that the teacher shortage will decrease if teachers are given peace to work and are allowed to work with what they are passionate about. Read the speech
- Agree that the Riksdag should not decide how to teach in the classroom. Argues that the teaching should be based on a scientific foundation and that the quality in rural areas should be the same as in the big city. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has permanently [strengthened] specialized education and facilitated faster reading. Points out that schools can use flexible groupings and levels but that the systems are poorly utilized. Asks if the Center Party supports more level groupings and difficulty levels. Read the speech
- Proposes investigating digital education to solve problems in rural areas. Argues that the possibility of digital teaching in the culture school has been successful and should be expanded. Welcomes that the profession itself gets to choose level groupings and resource schools. Read the speech
Public service 2026-2033 funding and language preservation
- Notes that the bill already includes increased broadcasts in all minority languages. Asks if Mats Berglund is aware that the Distribution Inquiry 2024 is to analyze the distribution network issue. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's proposal implies an increase in the funds to the public service companies. Asks whether Mats Berglund seriously wants decisions to be made without waiting for the upcoming analysis of the market network's financing. Read the speech
- Argues that the proposal provides stable and long-term conditions for public service. Wants the companies to focus on core activities, strengthen the Swedish language and safeguard competition against commercial actors. Read the speech
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- Argues that it is not a cut, but that the debate becomes strange when the budget proposal cannot be calculated. Criticizes that the government now demands extra funds for inflation despite having previously accepted a lower adjustment. Read the speech
- Responds that a distribution investigation analyzes the costs of the grid and that an initial report will be presented in December. Argues that it is unthinkable to promise sums during ongoing negotiations and wants to await the investigation's analysis to obtain a factual basis. Read the speech
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School, culture, environment and economy question period
- Asks about the purpose of a cultural canon. Read the speech
Party lotteries: SD wants gambling tax and M wants commercial tax
- Criticizes the Social Democrats for systematically selling lotteries through incomprehensible constructions and for having driven people to the Enforcement Authority. Wants to ban credit purchases, repeated bonuses, and exemptions from gambling tax. Read the speech
- Argues that the Moderates' lottery clearly showed where the money went, in contrast to others. Asks why the opposition did not introduce a written requirement for telephone sales earlier. Criticizes the opposition for voting against requirements for clearer information on where the lottery money goes. Read the speech
- Argues that it is an injustice that parties do not pay tax while citizens do. Proposes that the parties' lotteries should be taxed just like other commercial lotteries. Criticizes that the opposition has allowed aggressive lottery sales to continue despite repeated complaints. Read the speech
Rehearsal spaces and student union cuts to music venues
- Argues that the government prioritizes children's and youth's culture. Claims that the study associations choose their own priorities and criticizes their use of money on campaign films despite decreased participation. Agrees with the Minister for Education's answer. Read the speech
Literature, language and art forms: school libraries and S
- Argues that the government's initiatives on reading are yielding results as book sales have reached record levels. Wishes to approve the committee's proposal and reject the other motions. Read the speech
Culture access and creator conditions: M, SD, and study funds
- Argues that the cultural and creative industry is large and generates significant turnover. Reminds that the center-led government prioritized children's and young people's right to culture as well as cultural heritage issues. Moves for approval of the Culture Committee's proposal. Read the speech
- Criticizes the claim that the government's cuts cause closed rehearsal rooms. Argues that the study associations themselves are responsible for their priorities and asks whether the state should decide on the study associations' activities. Read the speech
- Argues that the study associations should prioritize children and young people instead of threatening to close rehearsal rooms. Asks whether the state should govern the study associations' priorities or if an arm's length distance should be respected. Read the speech
- Argues that the study associations themselves are responsible for their priorities. Asks whether the Left Party believes the state should dictate the operations or if an arm's length distance should be maintained. Read the speech
- Argues that all education is good, but that a book club does not always need to be funded as a study circle. Criticizes that the study associations choose to cut back on rehearsal spaces for children and young people instead of other savings. Underlines that the study associations themselves are responsible for their priorities. Read the speech
Labor market, migration, infrastructure and welfare debate
Sweden cultural heritage: Sami rights, museum funding, and libraries
- Argues that the government has taken necessary measures to protect cultural heritage during war and crisis. Highlights increased compensation for church antiquarian activities, strengthening of the National Heritage Board, and the decision on the renovation of the Opera House. Wishes to vote in favor of the committee's proposal. Read the speech
Public service, film and video games funding and mandate
- Highlights the successes and economic growth of the Swedish video game industry. Argues that the government's strategy should support the creative industry and that discussions regarding film and public service should wait for investigation material. Read the speech
Cultural policy, media, religious communities and leisure
- Criticizes the opposition for having neglected investigations into statutory school libraries. Argues that the opposition has not acted for eight years despite now advocating for billions for cultural heritage and school libraries. Read the speech
- Argues that the previous speaker does not answer why nothing happened during the opposition's time. Proposes a reduction of 100 million kronor for study associations and argues that they should receive less money since the number of participants has decreased significantly. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's budget for 2025 involves an increase of 230 million kronor compared to this year. Emphasizes that the government prioritizes children, education, and preparedness through investments in school libraries, Skapande skola, and cultural heritage. Read the speech
- Confirms that cuts have been made in the cultural cooperation model but argues that large funds remain. Notes that the model has problems and that the investigation into its future is still characterized by conflicts regarding funding and decision-making power. Read the speech
- Argues that Skapande skola is a good reform that benefits both children and the cultural sector. Points out that it is unrealistic for all schools to reach the goal next year, but hopes that future reforms will facilitate utilization. Expresses interest in the Norwegian model to reduce administration. Read the speech
- Argues that the savings of 100 million on study associations do not pose a threat to the musical miracle or the music industry. Justifies this by stating that young people participate in study associations and that a small part of the activities concern music. Read the speech
- Argues that the government, together with the Sverigedemokraterna, has invested an extra 10 billion in the municipal and regional sector. Points out that municipalities and regions are expected to receive 50 billion more during 2025, which benefits those who invest in the culture school. Read the speech
- Regrets that a previous investigation into school libraries was never carried out due to a lack of majority. Argues that tax cuts combat inflation, increase growth, and benefit the cultural sector by increasing people's consumption. Read the speech
- Argues that the reading lists are in demand from the teaching staff and school managements. Emphasizes that the reading lists are voluntary and that investments in staffed school libraries, textbooks, and Swedish hours are important to counteract the reading crisis. Read the speech
Ecclesiastical cultural heritage preservation and funding
- Argues that the cooperation between the state and the Church of Sweden has functioned well. Wants the church to improve opening hours, create clear maintenance plans and that the government returns with proposals on compensation levels in the autumn. Read the speech
Strategy for cultural and creative industries: SD, S, V
- Argues that culture is a growth industry that contributes to Sweden's welfare through corporate tax and exports. Sees the strategy as a starting point that needs to be revised and supplemented to promote the industry. Read the speech
Culture policy: proposals for organizational changes and mergers
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal and rejection of most motions because they have already been decided or are under investigation. Argues that the government takes responsibility for culture and will make necessary decisions regarding the renovation of the opera house. Read the speech
Culture, media, leisure investments and SD's Islamism stance
- Argues that the cultural school is an important activity for children and young people. Criticizes the Socialdemokraterna, Vänsterpartiet and Miljöpartiet for having decided to close a riding school to build a residential building. Read the speech
- Argues that a whole chain of measures is required to get more places in the culture school. Emphasizes that the municipalities must make the wisest decisions and hopes that they use the government's added funds to maintain the activities. Read the speech
Culture, media, and leisure budget: SD, MP, and S debate
- Argues that the government is investing in cultural heritage through funds for emergency properties, digitalization, and expanded mandates for Riksantikvarieämbetet. Asks what was done during Amanda Linds' time as Minister for Culture to protect the Opera and the Swedish Museum of Natural History. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has taken over a neglected policy area and prioritized necessary investments in cultural heritage, digitalization, and the Swedish National Heritage Board. Explains that the funds are taken from study associations to finance these investments. Read the speech
- Argues that culture is not solely equated with public grants and emphasizes the cultural industry's economic successes. Proud of the government's investments in cultural heritage, digitalization, and the renovation of an opera house and motions for approval of the budget. Read the speech
Cultural policy: Opera renovation, countryside and canon
- Argues that culture is important for society's well-being, growth, and education. Wants to focus on issues such as skill shortages in the arts school, literacy, AI's impact, and copyright instead of descending into an unworthy level of debate. Read the speech
- Answers questions about the Opera and explains that the issue is protracted. Means that the Minister for Culture has tasked the National Property Board of Sweden to find a feasible solution despite limitations in the area. Read the speech
- Argues that broad conversations about the opera house are important for the future. Trusts the profession to handle the house's complex renovation needs and limitations. Read the speech
Public service funding and film production rules debate
- Argues that public service is a fantastic companion that counteracts involuntary loneliness. Moves for approval of the committee's proposal regarding public service and film. Read the speech
Culture funding: SD wants canon, MP seeks double library aid
- Criticizes the claim of a slaughter of culture and a halving of the funds for the culture school. Argues that the reduction of 100 million kronor is small in relation to the total budget and calls for the use of correct figures. Read the speech
- Criticizes the claim that the budget for the cultural school has been halved. Argues that it is the state grant that has decreased and that the municipalities' expenditures for cultural activities have steadily increased. Read the speech
- Argues that the cultural industry is an important part of the Swedish business sector. Suggests that the state should facilitate for companies by discussing taxes, VAT, and copyright. Points out that the government cannot prioritize renovations of cultural heritage due to the war in Ukraine and the energy crisis. Read the speech
- Answers the question about the culture school by pointing out that the government has increased the grants to the municipalities. Argues that it is difficult to prioritize more state funding for a municipal mandate under the current economic crisis. Read the speech
- Confirms that the government has not intended any specific funds for Skansen's renovation needs. Asks why the Social Democrats have not addressed the decay of Skansen or the Opera despite stable state finances. Read the speech
- Argues that the cultural school is a municipal task and that the halved development grant does not destroy culture. Awaiting an investigation to facilitate for combinators within the cultural sector. Read the speech
- Looking forward to the investigations and discussions on how the industry can obtain better conditions. Note that the investigation points out the volatility and lack of decisions that have prevailed over the last ten years. Read the speech
Corona crisis support to sports and culture Riksrevisionen report
- Criticizes that the Social Democrats, during eight years in government power, did nothing to improve the forms of employment for cultural workers. Argues that the Moderates instead initiated 2.5 billion extra for the cultural industry during the pandemic. Read the speech
- Criticizes the claim that some people within the culture sector are self-employed. Argues that the party is proud to have injected an extra 2.5 billion kronor to save the artist industry. Read the speech
- Argues that the grant allocation to sports functioned well and that the criticism regarding the cultural support should be taken into account. Points out that a lack of information has created confusion for cultural workers but that many of these errors are now rectified. Read the speech
- Argues that authorities have already begun to take the criticism in the report to heart. Urges the government to follow the Riksrevisionen's recommendation to review and coordinate the cultural sector's authorities in order to optimize resources. Read the speech
- Clarifies that the National Audit Office's recommendations include both improved communication and greater coordination of the cultural sector. Advocates for a professional assessment for a clearer structure to reduce administrative costs and benefit the cultural industry. Read the speech
Gaming regulation: M opposes ferry slot machines and marketing
- Welcomes many of the proposal's suggestions to tighten the requirements on the gambling companies. Argues that further changes regarding moderate marketing are not serious and motions for rejection regarding slot machines on the ferries to Finland. Read the speech
- Welcomes the Centre Party's criticism regarding arcade games and is prepared to consider changes to find the best system. Argues that the current proposal follows the proposition and that one can return if the situation proves to be impossible. Read the speech
- Argues that the gambling market has improved since 2018 as a significantly larger proportion of players now use licensed gambling companies. Wants the Riksdag to structure the gambling market to reduce abuse and proposes that a new decision be made regarding cash registers. Read the speech
- Clarifies that the Moderaterna did not demand a rejection of moderation but rather further legislative changes. Argues that it is unserious to change the law again when practice has already been established and asks how media should be financed in the event of a total ban. Read the speech
- Argues that there are already rules for moderate marketing. Criticizes the proposal for further changes as it would mean an impossible situation for the gambling companies and the media. Wants to let the current law on moderate advertising take effect. Read the speech
Foreign policy, security, school, and climate debate
- Argues that culture is an important part of life and a significant industry. Wants to improve conditions for cultural workers by reducing the number of authorities and political directives to create better conditions for the industry. Read the speech
- Argues that cultural workers have unreasonable conditions, are subsidy-dependent and lack proper health insurance. Claims that the Social Democrats have done nothing about these problems during the last eight years. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats have been aware of the problems with working conditions and agency structures within the cultural sector. Criticizes that nothing has been done to address these problems during the last ten years. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.