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Lars Wistedt (SD)
What Lars Wistedt 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.
Sweden's support for Ukraine and NATO membership security
- Stands fully behind the government's support for Ukraine as it is an investment in Sweden's security, independence, and freedom. Argues that Sweden should continue to support Ukraine as long as it is needed to defend freedom. Read the speech
- Stands fully behind the support for Ukraine and the government. Argues that the support is about Sweden's independence and that the democratic community must stand up against Russian aggression. Read the speech
Defense cooperation with USA: DCA agreement and nuclear risk
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal and rejection of reservations and motions to table. Argues that the DCA agreement strengthens Sweden's freedom of action and deterrence against Russia by enabling rapid American military assistance. Read the speech
- Asks what type of nuclear weapons the member is referring to. Also asks whether the member considers that foreign law should apply to the Swedish troop in Norway or Finland. Read the speech
- Argues that it is unlikely that the USA would place nuclear weapons in Sweden from a planning perspective. Argues that Russian nuclear weapons are a greater concern than the American agreement and that the discipline legislation was handled by each respective country. Read the speech
Swedish Armed Forces staffing: 10,000 conscripts and pay
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that it is difficult to re-acquire competent staff and suggests other forms of compensation than market-competitive wages to attract and retain staff. Read the speech
Sweden total defense: SD, S, KD propose training and taxes
- Move to approve the committee's proposal. Argues that Sweden must significantly increase defense spending and introduce intensive training for conscripts to create an effective local defense. Proposes that professionals be given the freedom to design the organization and that the planning should be based on the most dangerous development of events. Read the speech
- Argues that the decided measures have not been fully financed. Points out that investigations show a lack of financial room for the maintenance of materiel as well as deficiencies regarding spare parts, ammunition, and exercises. Read the speech
- Notes that much remains to be done in the Defence Preparation. Criticizes deficiencies in the financing, management, and follow-up of previous decisions. Urges caution as increased prices and long delivery times make it difficult to quickly establish new brigades. Read the speech
- Notes that defense expenditures are increasing as a percentage of GDP. Argues that the Armed Forces should have greater influence over the design of military units through target management and asks what is wrong with ÖB's advice. Read the speech
- Argues that it is necessary to be clear about the starting point and the target state. Criticizes previous micro-management and emphasizes the need to listen to the profession. Looks forward to the Defense Preparation's task of establishing objectives for future planning. Read the speech
Environmental permits for defense activities and security
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- Argues that the slow handling of environmental permits delays the reconstruction of the Armed Forces. Criticizes that bureaucratic instances do not see the current security situation as special reasons and demands exception rules that can be applied at the national level. Read the speech
- Welcomes the government's response and way forward to remove obstacles for the Armed Forces and the defense industry. Expresses hope for continued unity on the issue for the best of the Armed Forces and the Swedish people. Read the speech
Sweden defense and crisis preparedness: investments and taxes
- Criticizes that the Social Democrats' proposal for new regiments takes too long and does not deliver tangible results in time. Asks why the Social Democrats do not follow ÖB's advice and suggests that the proposal is vote-fishing. Read the speech
- Asks how the Social Democrats intend to staff a new regiment in Kiruna in the long term, as high living costs and low wages make it difficult to recruit staff there. Read the speech
- Proposes approval of the committee's report. Argues that Sweden must continue to support Ukraine and wants reserve officers to be fully compensated for their service. Criticizes previous disarmament and suggests that war units should immediately become ready for deployment through increased training and materiel. Read the speech
Establishment jobs, integration, climate and civil defense
- Criticizes that authorities have not taken the total defense perspective into account in procurements and investigations. Asks if the government has taken initiatives to introduce guidelines in the regulatory letters to always consider the total defense perspective. Read the speech
Staffing: Conscription rules, compensation and reserve officers
- Proposes approval of the proposals in the defense committee's report in their entirety. Argues that conscription is necessary to build up defense capability and that professional reserve officers are crucial for leadership in war. Read the speech
- Argues that a solution to the time limit problems for important personnel categories is required. Wants there to be a possibility to continue the employment after the time limit if the Armed Forces judge that the person fits the requirements profile. Read the speech
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Question Time: Electricity support, regulations and pricing
- Asks if the Minister plans to take measures towards the Armed Forces and the Defence Materiel Administration to address the shortage of personal equipment and the lack of access to adapted equipment for women. Read the speech
Military affairs: Russian threats, readiness police, and support
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal in its entirety and rejection of all reservations. Argues that the legislation needs to be adapted to meet Russian grey-zone issues and disinformation operations. Read the speech
- Argues that the purpose is not to take over the police's duties but to close gaps in the legal framework. Wants the police to be able to request support from the Försvarsmakten against opponents who exploit gray zones and supports the idea of beredskapspolis. Read the speech
- Argues that clarity in the legislation is important. Wants that subversive elements are taken into account by analyzing current conflicts and proposes milosäkkompanier as a solution for cooperation between Försvarsmakten and the police. Read the speech
- Means that the Armed Forces should act as a resource in areas that are not covered by current legislation. Emphasizes that the military should not take over public order tasks from the police and that the legislation constitutes the basis for these capabilities. Read the speech
- Clarifies that it was not SD personnel who paid for the Quran riots but individuals outside the party. Underlines that the handling of riots is a task for other authorities than those that Försvarsberedningen is responsible for. Read the speech
Sweden defense policy: total defense, civil service and NATO
- Asks what the upcoming Nature Planning will mean for the combat aircraft system. Points out that a regiment in Kiruna goes against ÖB's advice to avoid new administrative units and inquires as to who will be affected by a readiness tax. Read the speech
- Argues that NATO's planning must come first. Criticizes the regiment in Kiruna as an administrative unit and suggests instead training sites with minimal personnel. Expresses interest in discussing the readiness tax. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden faces an existential threat from a revanchist Russia. Criticizes bureaucracy and lack of national production capacity and proposes increased self-sufficiency of defense materiel as well as stricter control of sensitive areas. Read the speech
Sweden defense and crisis preparedness: 2% spending and 5 brigades
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal and emphasizes the need for a long-term strategic direction where defense does not become a budget regulator. Argues that the planning must be based on a revanchist Russia and that total defense capability, rather than the two percent goal, should be the primary goal. Read the speech
Economy, migration, schools and environment review in Riksdag
- Questions about whether the Armed Forces can support critical sectors for national energy supply due to resource shortages and increased threat levels. Also asks whether the government has considered reintroducing the *driftvärnet* or the *beredskapspolisen*. Read the speech
Foreign policy, security, school, and climate debate
- Argues that Sweden must rebuild a strong total defense by accelerating procurement and decision-making processes. Proposes clarifying mandates, simplifying budget processes, adapting legislation, and restoring the Home Guard and the preparedness police. Read the speech
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- Asks how the Armed Forces can achieve an effect from the allocated funds despite administrative hurdles and long lead times. Also asks whether the Center Party stands behind the re-establishment of operational guards and readiness police. Read the speech
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Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.