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Lars Beckman (M)
What Lars Beckman 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.
Human rights, rule of law, economy and crime debate in Riksdag
- Criticizes the red-green chaos and argues that the Social Democrats' policy leads to increased fuel prices, poorer roads, and reduced freedom of choice. Wants to drive a policy for all of Sweden that protects the base industry and ensures road maintenance and reasonable fuel prices. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats' losses in northern Sweden are due to the cooperation with the Miljöpartiet. Criticizes that the Miljöpartiet lacks understanding for the forest industry and local needs in Västerbotten. Read the speech
- Criticizes the opposition's honesty and their previous election strategy. Asks why it is good to have a diesel price of 40 kronor per liter. Read the speech
- Argues that there is a difference between the parties' views on how food production should be increased. Asks how the opponent's proposal, which can increase costs and reduce production, aligns with the goal of increasing it. Read the speech
- Means that he has not heard any farmer say that production increases if it becomes easier to be on sick leave. Asks what Vänsterpartiet specifically wants to do to make it easier for farmers to produce more food. Read the speech
- Asks how high fuel prices can be good for residents and businesses in Norrland. Also asks how the Social Democrats are going to get the Green Party to agree that Sweden should become an important mining nation. Read the speech
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- Asks how the member views the party leader's goal of a substantial expansion of wind power in the Stockholm archipelago. Also asks how a diesel price of 40 kronor per liter benefits those who live outside the urban area. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Social Democrats did not answer his questions and argues that they omit that twice as much was borrowed during previous governments. Also asks whether wind power and high diesel prices benefit the Stockholm archipelago. Read the speech
- Argues that the business community mobilized against the current government's policy. Asks how competitiveness and jobs can be strengthened if the costs for Swedish companies are increased by over 100 billion. Read the speech
- Argues that the electricity supply is crucial for industry and criticizes the Social Democrats' proposal to give the Green Party power over energy policy, which would make transport more expensive. Read the speech
- Criticizes the red-green politics for harming Norrbotten through high fuel prices. Asks how MP Pettersson views aviation's opportunities after a coalition party proposed to reintroduce aviation tax. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Social Democrat for being ashamed of diesel prices and argues that the member avoids mentioning aviation due to the upcoming red-green government's appalling policy for domestic flights. Read the speech
New consumer credit act to strengthen protection and assessment
- Argues that there is a broad majority for combating over-indebtedness. Asks what the Center Party is against regarding the government's measures to improve household finances, such as reduced costs for public transport, gasoline, and tax. Read the speech
- Asks which of the government's measures to help over-indebted families, such as reduced food VAT and public transport initiatives, the Center Party is opposed to. Argues that the government takes responsibility through the new consumer credit act. Read the speech
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that the government takes responsibility by strengthening consumer protection, countering over-indebtedness through high requirements for credit assessment and introducing licensing requirements for businesses. Read the speech
Hydropower exemptions from Birds and Habitats Directives
- Argues that the EU legislation was previously over-implemented. Asks if the Social Democrats can guarantee that the bill to save small-scale hydropower and the rural environment will not be dismantled in the future. Read the speech
- Argues that the bill is a step in the right direction but that more must be done. Criticizes the Social Democrats for having allowed the Green Party to over-implement the legislation, which has damaged electricity production and the living environment for people in rural areas. Read the speech
- Proposes approval of the Committee on Civil Affairs' proposal. Argues that Sweden needs electricity and that previous policy has over-implemented legislation, which has threatened small-scale hydropower and the living environment for property owners. Read the speech
- Argues that a government with Centerpartiet, Miljöpartiet, Vänsterpartiet and Socialdemokraterna would hinder new nuclear power. Wants to protect small-scale hydropower and the human living environment. Asks how Centerpartiet is to get Miljöpartiet to change its mind. Read the speech
- Argues that the bill corrects previous mistakes and is a step forward in protecting small-scale hydropower. Criticizes the Green Party and the Social Democrats for having created chaos and prevented previous changes. Read the speech
- Argues that there is nothing wrong with building fish ladders via a market economy. Criticizes the previous government's over-implementation of an EU directive and asks when the Miljöpartiet wants to go back in time. Read the speech
- Argues that humans and the countryside should be prioritized over the interests of the fish. Wants to correct the policy because current rules do not work in reality and wants to safeguard every kilowatt of electricity in an uncertain situation. Read the speech
- Asks if Vänsterpartiet lacks empathy for the children in Åmot and argues that they vote no to trying to save the children's swimming spot. Read the speech
- Questions about whether Vänsterpartiet is worried about being overridden by Socialdemokraterna or if they want to tear up the bill in order to push through their policy. Read the speech
Home charging of electric vehicles: who pays investment costs
- Argues that the car is a fantastic invention and that the transition to electric cars is going very fast. Asks the Socialdemokraterna what they want to achieve regarding the price of diesel. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is doing good things for the Swedish people through the electric car premium. Asks for the Social Democrats' concrete proposals on what the fuel price should be. Confirms that there is an agreement to facilitate things for tenants. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Center Party's car-hostile line. Argues that the new legislation is an important step toward solving the charging issue for tenants. Asks why more was not done earlier and what the Center Party wants regarding diesel prices. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the opposition does not answer what diesel should cost and argues that electricity shortages can raise electricity prices. Wants to build nuclear power and emphasizes that new legislation makes it possible to require charging stations. Read the speech
- Asks what it will cost to drive a car in the Green Party's Sweden and criticizes that the Green Party wants to make it more difficult for motorists. Also asks what the electric cars will be charged with after nuclear power is decommissioned. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government's policy would raise the price of diesel. Argues that the transition to electric cars occurs on market terms and that the new decision gives everyone the opportunity to get home charging. Asks how expensive it will become to own a gasoline or diesel car in the Miljöpartiets Sweden. Read the speech
- Argues that the car is a symbol of freedom and necessary for society's development. Welcomes the decision to give tenants the right to demand charging stations and considers that the one who receives the benefit should reasonably pay for it. Moves for approval of the committee's proposal. Read the speech
- Argues that the answers to the questions are in the bill. Criticizes that the Centerpartiet wants someone other than the user to pay for the charging station and argues that it is reasonable that the person who requests a charging station also pays for it. Read the speech
- Argues that it is positive that Centerpartiet is in favor of cars. Argues that the new legislation solves an important issue for those who live in apartments and want to buy an electric car. Read the speech
Consumer rights: SMS loan ban, telephone sales and debt rules
- Criticizes the Social Democrats' consumer policy as a sharp turn to the left regarding regulations and bans. Argues that bans on telephone sales create interference in the market economy, reduce job opportunities, and disadvantage consumers who receive good offers. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Social Democrats want to regulate or prohibit forms of marketing. Argues that companies themselves should be allowed to decide how they contact their customers within the framework of current legislation. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's policy has lowered inflation and food prices through VAT reductions and lowered employer contributions. Criticizes the Social Democrats' proposals on bans and regulations that make it more expensive for entrepreneurs. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Green Party's consumer policy as focusing solely on banning and regulating. Asks what the government is doing that the Green Party is critical of, after the ministers have accounted for the government's work to stop irresponsible lending. Read the speech
- Argues that products that make people gambling addicted should not be on the market. Praises the government's work in reducing the problem in a short time and argues that it is likely possible to do more. Read the speech
Consumer protection in distance contracts and digital rules
- Proposes approval of the proposal in the committee's report. Argues that consumers have benefited greatly from the government's policy and that this is another step toward improving consumer policy. Read the speech
Management of land and water areas: SD, M, and MP debate
- Argues that the government has acted correctly regarding small-scale hydropower by stopping the removal of dams and creating flexibility in the water and sewage issue. Proposes approval of the committee's proposal and rejection of all reservations. Read the speech
- Argues that the Tidö parties have changed the legislation to limit mandatory connections and saved small-scale hydropower. Criticizes the Green Party's previous policy for having had catastrophic consequences for water courts and argues that their environmental policy differs fundamentally from the Moderates' energy policy. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Green Party for having damaged Swedish energy policy and caused high electricity and fuel prices. Argues that the government is now rectifying this by saving small-scale hydropower to secure electricity production and jobs. Read the speech
Family law: honor violence, paternity, and child guardianship
- States that the government's ambition is for the legislation to be in place by July 1, 2027. Asks the Social Democrats what they could have done differently or what laws they could have sharpened during their eight-year period in government. Read the speech
- Asks if the Social Democrat-led government could have prevented the tragic murders during its eight years in power. Argues that the Tidö parties get things done through cooperation and praises the government's major improvements in the area. Read the speech
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal and argues that the government has made major improvements. Wants to ban cousin marriage as well as introduce increased penalties for forced marriage. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has made significant improvements through a comprehensive action program to prevent and combat violence and oppression. Read the speech
- Argues that the government and the Tidö parties are willing to take measures. Criticizes the Left Party for having voted against increased penalties and expresses concern that they could influence a future red government. Read the speech
Urban planning and housing: SD, C, V debate rules and taxes
- Criticizes the Center Party for having allocated zero kronor to Sveriges Konsumenter despite that they civil organizations. Argues that the Center Party is cutting back on the Consumer Agency and questions the honesty of their statements. Read the speech
- Argues that the Center Party's budget implies significant cuts in consumer policy compared to the government's policy. Points out that the Center Party has not proposed large tax increases and that their budget would mean zero kronor in extra appropriations to Sveriges Konsumenter. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has improved the economy by lowering inflation and strengthening households' purchasing power. Wants to lower the food VAT to lower prices for families and removes the duty-free status for certain products from China. Read the speech
- Argues that the price increases within the veterinary industry are primarily due to more advanced and better animal healthcare. Criticizes that veterinarians are being blamed when they are doing a good job and that the cost increase is a natural consequence of increased responsibility. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden's veterinary care works very well. Notes that a shortage of veterinarians in some parts of the country leads to difficulties for animal owners. Welcomes the member to a seminar on the subject. Read the speech
National Audit Office report on municipal water and sewage
- Argues that it is a municipal issue where the municipalities should have the space to adapt plans according to local conditions. Asks how the Social Democrats view mandatory connections that occur instead of prioritizing maintenance. Read the speech
- Criticizes municipalities for discharging wastewater into lakes and argues that the focus on expansion has led to a lack of maintenance. Asks whether property owners with functioning private sewage systems should be subject to mandatory connection. Read the speech
- Asks whether Vänsterpartiet wants to nationalize the municipal water network or weaken municipal self-government. Argues that municipalities have prioritized other projects over the water network and that voters can influence this through their votes. Read the speech
- Argues that municipal self-government is important and that local politicians must prioritize functioning water and sewage networks. Criticizes that the maintenance debt is due to the municipalities neglecting the issue for many years. Read the speech
- Proposes approval of the proposal in the report. Argues that the maintenance debt is due to municipalities prioritizing other investments over core tasks and criticizes that municipalities have discharged wastewater into nature. Read the speech
- Argues that municipal self-government means that the municipalities themselves are responsible for climate adaptation. Criticizes that Gävle municipality mishandled the maintenance despite warnings from the County Administrative Board and argues that the legislation does not prevent the municipalities from acting. Read the speech
- Argues that the municipalities have a great responsibility for social planning and the core mission of ensuring that water and sewage systems function. Criticizes that some municipalities have mismanaged their planning and that the focus has fallen on individual sewage systems instead of the municipal network. Read the speech
- Accuses Vänsterpartiet of being historically and politically opposed to private companies. Argues that private companies are an important resource for welfare and that the Swedish corporate sector should be encouraged. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Left Party's rhetoric as contradictory since one cannot be in favor of entrepreneurship and at the same time oppose profits. Emphasizes that entrepreneurs contribute to prosperity and tax revenues in Sweden. Read the speech
Mortgage early repayment rule: SD supports, S wants evaluation
- Argues that the government lowers consumer costs by removing the individual risk in the calculation models. Emphasizes that the new flat-rate rule in most cases leads to lower compensation and favors consumers with higher credit risk. Read the speech
Consumer rights: fraud protection, debt register and ads
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that the government has pushed down inflation and gasoline prices, wants to remove tax-free status for Chinese sites and that it should be as easy to terminate a contract as it is to obtain one. Criticizes the ban on phone sales as a serious intervention in the market economy. Read the speech
- Argues that taxpayers should not pay for Sveriges Konsumenter because the organization is founded and run by private organizations such as Hyresgästföreningen, LO and PRO. Asks why Miljöpartiet wants taxpayers to finance an organization that already has its own funds. Read the speech
- Argues that the organization Sveriges Konsumenter does good but criticizes that taxpayers should pay for it since the organization already has financial resources. Read the speech
Land and water management: municipal vs state funding
- Supports the proposal and rejects the motions. Argues that water issues are a municipal responsibility and criticizes that the state should pay for the municipalities' maintenance debts. Read the speech
Government policies on foreign affairs, schools and climate
- Asks what the government intends to do further in the issue of over-indebtedness, after having established that it is a serious social problem. Read the speech
Housing market: M, V, S debate planning and construction
- Move for approval of the proposal in the report and rejection of all motions. Wants to shift power to the individual through simplification of regulations in the Planning and Building Act, reduce appeals, change accessibility requirements for student housing, facilitate first-time buyers, reform the shore protection and increase the rotavdrag to 50 percent. Criticizes the opposition's fragmented policy and the Social Democrats' reaction to the increased rotavdrag. Read the speech
- Asks why Vänsterpartiet does not criticize tax increases in Stockholm that affect low-income earners. Also asks why the party is against the rotavdrag (deduction for renovation), which helps both entrepreneurs and pensioners. Read the speech
- Asks if tax increases lead to more money in the wallet. Argues that the renovation deduction is important for retaining employees in the construction industry. Asks if Vänsterpartiet supports the government's ambitions to shift power to individuals. Read the speech
Lantmäteriet security, processing times and management issues
Wolf coexistence: KD wants population reduction, S wants 3x culling
- Argues that the government should now reduce the predator pressure and realize the decision regarding 170 wolves in Sweden. Criticizes the previous government's policy which allowed the wolf population to grow and sacrificed the countryside. Read the speech
- Argues that Miljöpartiet lacks an understanding of the farmers' real problems. Criticizes the Socialdemokraterna for having allowed the predator population to grow at the expense of the countryside and argues that the government's policy creates a necessary balance. Read the speech
Foreign policy, defense, and Ukraine support debate
UNRWA funding withdrawal and humanitarian aid for Palestinians
- Argues that the government is right to change the aid policy in order to better serve the interests of the Swedish people. Emphasizes the importance of every krona reaching the recipient and that resources are used effectively, especially given the need for support to Ukraine. Read the speech
Urban planning and housing: SD, V, and S debate supply
- Argues that the party safeguards strong consumer protection. Asks how the Social Democrats' ambitions in consumer policy align with their own actions regarding lotteries and their targeted marketing towards the elderly. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Social Democrats for not following up on their own speech scripts despite having criticized the construction industry's subcontracting chains. Asks how the credibility in other issues is affected and how elderly pensioners who were deceived will get their money back. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's economic policy restores households' purchasing power through tax cuts and effective inflation control. Wants to strengthen consumer protection through clearer rules, improved municipal consumer guidance, and measures against telephone scams and insecure Chinese e-commerce platforms. Read the speech
- Argues that legislation against telephone sales would be a serious infringement on the market economy. Emphasizes that the telephone is an important tool for safeguarding freedom of speech and local newspapers, and that self-regulation via the Nix register is a functioning solution. Read the speech
- Argues that the Left Party's ban on telephone sales is populism. Criticizes the proposal as it could harm Sweden's media and journalism by limiting their primary sales tools. Argues that the proposal goes too far. Read the speech
Wind power expansion and nuclear power for energy security
- Thanks the government for the work of restoring the Swedish energy system. Criticizes the Social Democrats for having phased out dispatchable nuclear power and now promoting wind power instead of the dispatchable energy that industry and households need. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has lowered fuel prices and that electricity prices were high due to the Social Democrats' previous policy. Urges the Social Democrats to sit at the negotiating table and take responsibility for the needs of the business community and villa owners for low energy prices. Read the speech
Mandatory connection to municipal sewage systems and property rights
- Argues that the municipalities do not adopt the national policy and act nonchalantly towards property owners. Argues that the legislation must be tightened if the municipalities do not manage the local self-government. Read the speech
- Argues that the municipalities have created a large maintenance debt through mismanagement of the municipal water networks. Understands the residents' anger over high costs for mandatory connection and suggests that the government should tighten the legislation if the municipalities do not listen to the legislator's intentions. Read the speech
Troll factories, forestry, animal welfare and democracy debate
- Emphasizes the importance of a food strategy to secure future fish consumption. Asks the minister what measures the government is taking to influence other countries around the Baltic Sea in order to save the herring. Read the speech
Land and water management: M, S, and SD debate funding
- Criticizes municipalities for neglecting the municipal water network and prioritizing culture houses over maintenance. Wants to find alternative financing solutions for small municipalities and tighten legislation against mandatory connection for property owners with functioning private sewage systems. Read the speech
Consumer rights: powers of attorney and food labeling
- Criticizes the proposal on formal requirements for powers of attorney as it would make it more complicated for citizens. Argues that crime should be combated by law enforcement authorities instead of through legislation. Read the speech
- Argues that formal requirements for powers of attorney would complicate life for ordinary people. Criticizes the proposal as crime is already illegal and argues that the state should take a step back. Asks how the legislation is specifically to function. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is actively working to improve consumer policy through resources to the National Board for Consumer Disputes and support for municipal consumer guidance. Criticizes proposals regarding formal requirements for powers of attorney as the current system works well. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has tasked the Consumer Agency with developing and supporting municipal consumer guidance. Emphasizes that the government is increasing the grant to Arn and asks how Vänsterpartiet wants to reduce the inflow to the board. Read the speech
- Argues that it is wise policy to move money to the National Advertising Board. Criticizes that the state finances organizations with strong links to a political party and asks how Vänsterpartiet wants to reduce the inflow to the board without the fee. Read the speech
Construction industry: KD, S, M propose jobs and tax reforms
- Asks about the Social Democrats' previous housing ministers and argues that Sweden missed the opportunity for structural reforms during the economic boom. Proposes raising the rotavdrag to 50 percent and asks if the Social Democrats are prepared to introduce free rent setting in new production. Read the speech
- Criticizes the previous government's lack of continuity and lost years for housing reforms. Proposes that the rotavdrag (deductible) be increased to 50 or 60 percent for private homes as a cyclical measure. Read the speech
Traffic in southern Sweden and Örebro County during snowstorms
- Argues that it is not the minister's task to manage the operational work of the authorities during crises. Criticizes the Social Democrats for not having extended the studded tire season and emphasizes that the current government has already delivered on this. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats want ministerial rule and criticizes that the speaker did not answer what she herself did in the acute crisis. Claims that the government is already investigating improvements after the crisis. Read the speech
Fuel consumption and CO2 emission info in car marketing
- Argues that the proposal is very good because it facilitates for consumers to choose cars with lower fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions. The law means that it should be clearly signposted in car showrooms so that it becomes easy to do the right thing. Read the speech
- Argues that the proposal makes it easier for consumers to do the right thing when choosing between equivalent cars. Asks if the Center Party wants to increase the reduction obligation and if they stand behind the Green Party's demand for a kilometer tax. Read the speech
- Argues that it is positive that new car models emit less and consume less. Criticizes the Centerpartiet's proposal on increased reduction obligation as being too high for farmers and argues that the government is delivering while the opposition is divided. Read the speech
- Notes that all parties are in favor of the proposal and that it facilitates conscious choices for consumers. Asks the Green Party how high a kilometer tax and what diesel price they want. Read the speech
- Asks how high the kilometer tax should be and what diesel price Miljöpartiet wants. Means that more charging stations were needed and hopes that Miljöpartiet will support the expansion of nuclear power. Read the speech
Timber house industry and housing construction government debate
- Argues that the current government has implemented more housing policy in one year than the Social Democrats did in eight years. Criticizes the previous government's lack of reforms and emphasizes that the government is now promoting construction through cooperation with municipalities. Read the speech
Fee for National Advertising Review Board disputes
- Argues that the symbolic fee improves consumer protection by providing resources for the cases that actually need to be handled. Criticizes the opposition's resistance as populist and asks how they intend to reduce the number of ill-considered reports without a fee. Read the speech
- Argues that a symbolic fee is the only reasonable way to raise the threshold for reports. Claims that the government improves consumer protection by strengthening resources for the National Board for Consumer Disputes. Read the speech
- Motion to approve the committee report to give the government the opportunity to introduce a symbolic fee. Argues that the fee strengthens the resources of the National Board for Consumer Disputes, shortens processing times and creates a threshold against frivolous complaints. Read the speech
Class actions for consumer protection and opt-out system debate
- Argues that an opt-out system risks Americanizing the Swedish justice system and that individuals can be drawn into legal processes without their knowledge. Does not want a system where lawyers create a profitable market for legal disputes. Read the speech
- Does not want an Americanization of the justice system. Criticizes an opt-out system as it creates a profitable market for third-party funding and professional organizations that hunt for legal disputes. Read the speech
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- Argues that an opt-out system implies an Americanization of the justice system. Criticizes that lawyers can create profitable legal processes where they earn significantly more than the consumers. Asks if there are risks with class actions. Read the speech
- Criticizes an opt-out system as it leads to an "Americanization" of the justice system. Argues that the system is cost-driving and that it primarily benefits lawyers and organizations rather than the consumers. Read the speech
Small-scale coastal fishing: S's 76% sprat quota increase
- Welcomes that the government now prioritizes local coastal fishing and the supply of raw materials. Criticizes the Social Democrats for not acting and raising the quotas during their period in government, which damaged coastal fishing. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Social Democrats increased the quota by 76 percent and argues that this has harmed coastal fishing. Asks if there is anything from the eight years that is regretted. Read the speech
Climate adaptation of built environment: R and SD debate report
- Argues that the Riksrevisionen's report shows deficiencies after eight years of the Socialdemokraternas rule. Points out that the Socialdemokraternas and Vänsterpartiets proposed appropriations for physical climate adaptation measures are the same as the government's. Read the speech
- Argues that the new government takes the issues seriously by having a minister for civil defense. Criticizes the previous government for not having governed the agencies sufficiently well over eight years. Read the speech
- Argues that the Swedish National Audit Office's report shows deficiencies in the Social Democratic government's guidance and coordination. Claims that the new government takes the issues seriously and will guide the authorities better. Read the speech
- Argues that Miljöpartiet in Gävle caused flooding by prioritizing a cultural center over preventive maintenance and climate adaptations. Points out that the county administrative board's warnings were ignored by the municipality and that local decisions are crucial. Read the speech
- Argues that the government prioritizes the issues and that authorities will work on them. Criticizes the Miljöpartiet for ignoring expertise and prioritizing cultural houses over municipal core activities and climate adaptation. Read the speech
Electricity grid expansion and production for energy security
- Criticizes the Social Democrats for having phased out nuclear power and reduced the output of hydropower during the last eight years. Argues that their previous policy has caused high electricity costs for households and the business sector. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Social Democrats' credibility as three of the four parties in their government support want to phase out nuclear power. Argues that their previous policy and phase-out of nuclear and hydropower has led to high electricity bills. Read the speech
Land and water management and water and sewage system funding
- Asks how it will work in practical terms with the proposal for an extra additional fee for water consumption. Questions how the system for large-scale consumers is to function and how much extra revenue is expected. Read the speech
- Asks how an extra fee in addition to the current water tax will be practically administered and who will determine normal consumption. Suggests that the AP-funds can lend money to municipalities to finance renovation of water networks. Read the speech
Land and water management: sanctions for sewage and housing
- Proposes approval of the proposal in the report and rejection of the reservations. Argues that the state must have sanction possibilities against municipalities that neglect the water network and that persons with functioning individual sewage systems should be allowed to solve the issue themselves. Read the speech
Consumer rights: 100m SEK for guidance and new sales rules
- Approves the proposal and rejects all motions. Criticizes that the Consumer Agency has discontinued an important case management system and hopes that authorities act faster to remove life-threatening products from the market. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government has not followed the Riksdag's announcement regarding written requirements for telephone sales. Argues that the lack of such requirements makes it possible for companies and parties to deceive pensioners. Read the speech
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- Criticizes Vänsterpartiet for not wanting to stop unprofessional lottery sales. Asks if Vänsterpartiet wants to stop the rogue behavior described in a speech script for lottery sales. Read the speech
- Argues that Vänsterpartiet has voted for special legislation that allows the Socialdemokraterna to deceive pensioners. Urges Vänsterpartiet to choose the honorable side and stop this abuse by supporting a written requirement. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the requirement for written form for telephone sales has been exempted for the Socialdemokraternas lotteries. Asks whether Miljöpartiet wants to ban lotteries for political parties or introduce a requirement for written form to prevent pensioners from being deceived. Read the speech
- Criticizes that Miljöpartiet did not act to protect poor pensioners when they were in government. Argues that the same rules for telephone sales must apply to everyone, including political parties, to prevent elderly people from being deceived. Read the speech
EU rail passenger regulation: rights, bicycle rules and refunds
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal to strengthen passengers' rights and encourage increased rail travel. Argues that the regulation improves consumer protection through rules on information, assistance, and bicycle transport. Read the speech
- Argues that the railway companies have their own responsibility to enable ticket purchases through market economic drivers. Confirms that certain groups have difficulty purchasing tickets digitally and explains that increased compensation rights can lead to higher ticket prices. Read the speech
- Argues that the deregulation has created better rail traffic and opportunities for commuters. Claims that the EU's rail passenger regulation strengthens passengers' rights, provides better conditions for people with disabilities and improves protection in the event of delays. Read the speech
Housing construction decline: KD blames inflation and interest
- Criticizes that the previous government lacked housing policy reforms for eight years. Argues that the current government has a good start by letting the county administrative boards promote construction and investing in more student housing. Read the speech
Housing construction decline: KD, S, M propose reforms
- Argues that the government should now implement structural reforms to get the Planning and Building Act in order. Praises the government's proposal for relaxations in the building requirements for student housing and emphasizes the importance of the county administrative boards encouraging municipalities to build. Read the speech
Land Acquisition Act amendments to close permit loopholes
- Proposes approval of the proposals in the report and rejection of the reservation. Argues that the amendments close a gap in the legislation in order to maintain the legislator's intentions and facilitate generational changes in companies. Read the speech
Property rights: wind power, charging infrastructure, land use
- Wants all motions to be dismissed. Criticizes Lantmäteriet's long processing times and high costs and proposes that the government grant the municipalities' applications for independent land survey proceedings. Read the speech
- Argues that deficiencies in the legislation have delayed measures for charging stations. Emphasizes the need for charging opportunities for tenants and demands more charging stations for the people. Read the speech
- Argues that the issue of charging stations should not be a partisan divide. Criticizes the previous government's slow work with infrastructure and wants more charging stations for the people, especially where they live. Read the speech
- Argues that the policy has not kept pace with the rapid increase in electric cars. Wants the municipalities' veto to be protected and that persons affected by wind power receive compensation for encroachment on their living environment. Asks where the wind power will be expanded in the city of Stockholm. Read the speech
- Argues that it is important to safeguard the municipal veto and compensate those affected by wind power. Urges the City of Stockholm to identify large areas for wind farms to secure the energy supply. Read the speech
Fuel prices: Government measures and tax reductions for KD
- Criticizes the Social Democrats for having allowed high fuel prices for eight years. Argues that the government is now changing course to lower costs for motorists, improve purchasing power, and safeguard competitiveness. Read the speech
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Crime, infrastructure, economy, housing and climate debate
- Asks what the Social Democrats' prescription is for getting more people into work. Argues that one of Gävleborg's biggest problems is a terribly large social exclusion where many are unemployed while companies are crying out for labor. Read the speech
- Argues that a shortage of drivers is a problem for companies and criticizes that Arbetsförmedlingen does not procure training for drivers. Advocates that more jobs and taxpayers create revenue for the municipalities and improve welfare. Read the speech
- Criticizes the gloomy picture of Sweden's employers presented by the Social Democrat. Argues that private companies view their employees as skilled and irreplaceable and asks for experiences of bad employers. Read the speech
- Confirms that good working environments are important and that bad employers can occur in the public sector. Argues that the gloomy view of Swedish entrepreneurs is incorrect as they are Sweden's job engine. Read the speech
- Criticizes the previous government's failure to keep its promise of low unemployment and argues that Sweden now has one of the EU's highest unemployment rates. Argues that the government must prioritize getting more people into work and that individuals have a responsibility to make themselves employable. Read the speech
- Uses official statistics to show that unemployment in Sweden is increasing more than the EU average. Argues that it is a failure that we are entering a recession with high unemployment, especially among foreign-born and people with disabilities. Read the speech
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- Criticizes the government's policy as Arbetsförmedlingen has terminated agreements with educational providers despite companies demanding drivers. Argues that it is unsustainable to pay people to be unemployed instead of training them for in-demand occupations. Read the speech
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- Argues that extra services are meaningless when they involve storage instead of education. Wants to change the system so that individuals can validate their knowledge and receive vocational training in order to be able to get jobs. Read the speech
- Want to phase out meaningless "craft-assembly" measures. Proposes instead an effective labor market training where each individual's knowledge and experiences are utilized so that everyone gets a place in the labor market based on their own ability. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.