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Leif Nysmed (S)
What Leif Nysmed 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.
Simplified building modification rules and housing accessibility
- Wishes to support reservation 1. Argues that simplifications in the regulatory framework must not occur at the expense of basic requirements for accessibility and equality. Criticizes that the government proposes that housing in attics and semi-basements should be completely exempted from accessibility requirements. Requests a proper follow-up of the consequences of the legislative changes for housing quality, accessibility, and health. Read the speech
Ban on cousin marriage and close relatives to stop honor crimes
- Argues that the legislative changes are positive for countering honor-related oppression and emphasizes that the Social Democratic-led government has previously initiated several measures against honor crimes. Moves for approval of the committee's unanimous proposal. Read the speech
- Argues that previous governments have worked with honor-related violence broadly rather than specific proposals. Explains that cultural or religious barriers are often the reason why one is not allowed to marry the one they love. Supports the proposal, however, as an important step. Read the speech
- Argues that it is reasonable to investigate whether a penalty for cousin marriage is needed after the legislation has been evaluated. Also wants the opposition to vote for proposals that parents who commit honor violence should not have custody. Read the speech
Energy performance of buildings: quantitative vs qualitative goals
- Criticizes the government's proposal of a non-binding qualitative goal that lacks measurability and clear governance. Wants the government to return with a new goal with quantitative goal formulations to ensure follow-up and fulfillment of international commitments. Read the speech
Certified building design companies expansion for construction
- Requests approval of the reservation. Criticizes the proposal on certified construction design companies as it implies an ideological marketization that risks unclear liability and increased corruption. Argues that the government should streamline the construction process without sacrificing legal certainty or public oversight. Read the speech
Housing construction, healthcare queues and gang sentences
- Criticizes that the government is not taking responsibility for the low housing construction. Asks why the government does not appoint a housing commission despite requests from the construction industry. Read the speech
Housing construction in Stockholm region: KD and S debate
- Argues that housing construction is in a critical situation with record-high bankruptcies and reduced growth. Criticizes the government's housing policy and argues that regulatory simplifications do not solve the problem as the housing is too expensive for ordinary people. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has failed with housing construction during the last four years. Criticizes the government's ill-considered regulatory simplifications and points out that significantly more houses were built during previous mandates despite difficult global circumstances. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the removal of the special housing supplement has reduced the support for many. Argues that the rental purchase model has flaws in consumer protection and asks if the government will pursue requirements for market rents. Read the speech
Expansion of correctional facilities and detention centers
- Notes the need for faster expansion of correctional facilities and legislative changes to increase the number of places. Underlines that exemptions from the Planning and Building Act must be used with great restraint and consideration for local self-government as well as legal certainty. Read the speech
Scaffold builder qualifications and employer competence rules
- Criticizes that unserious companies can use simple, theoretical training that is not controlled. Asks if the minister is prepared to introduce clearer and more binding rules for training within high-risk jobs with requirements for practical experience and independent controls. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Minister for Employment has not answered how the quality of education, especially web-based, shall be ensured. Requests how the government intends to address the lack of control to guarantee safety and protect the Swedish model. Read the speech
Planning and construction housing policy and sustainable rules
- Proposes approval of reservation 1. Criticizes the government's lack of drive and lack of responsiveness to the referral bodies' criticism. Proposes mixed forms of tenure to break segregation, a quota requirement for reused material as well as limitations on appeals to shorten lead times. Read the speech
- Argues that one must listen to the expertise and the experience of referral bodies to avoid incorrect decisions. Asks how many referral bodies were in favor of removing the reporting requirement for "attefallsåtgärder". Read the speech
- Argues that a lack of listening to the referral bodies' criticism creates risks for property owners. Proposes a "reporting obligation light" to ensure that building regulations are followed from the beginning and to avoid costly rectifications. Read the speech
Property law reforms: SD, V, and M propose new changes
- Proposes approval of reservations 4 and 7. Argues that Lantmäteriet needs strengthened capacity, clearer regulations and faster processing times to solve the construction crisis. Criticizes the government's belated handling of the security deficiencies at Lantmäteriet. Proposes a modern pre-emption law to give municipalities tools to control strategic land and counter speculation. Read the speech
Norrlandsfonden apprenticeship clauses and construction skills
- Notes that the government's response does not solve the shortage of APL and apprenticeship places. Suggests that the public sector should set requirements for these places in procurements and asks if the government is prepared to do the same for funds from Norrlandsfonden. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for having left the construction industry to its own devices, which has led to a shortage of apprenticeship positions. Argues that the government should set requirements in public procurement and limit the number of subcontractors. Asks for the government's proposals so that young people can complete their educations. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's leadership and argues that current measures do not help young people who want to become construction workers. Argues that there is an alternative to get housing construction started and create opportunities for the vocational workers of the future. Read the speech
Building permit framework: SD, S, M, KD, C, L debate reform
- Want the government not to remove the reporting requirement for attefallsåtgärder as it entails life-threatening risks, economic consequences, and increased burden for the municipalities. Criticizes the proposal for worsening the quality of the register and creating unclear, different regulations for neighbors. Read the speech
- Argues that many make incorrect reports due to a lack of knowledge. Emphasizes that prior notification is important to prevent the spread of fire on cramped plots and that remedial measures become more expensive than prior notification. Read the speech
- Argues that multi-family houses can blend into villa areas if they are planned based on cultural heritage. Criticizes the proposal for not testing whether the area can handle the strain, which leaves the costs for water and sewage on the neighbors. Read the speech
- Asks why the government is not listening to Boverket and criticizes that the removal of the reporting requirement risks safety since technical aspects such as fire protection and load-bearing capacity cannot be checked retroactively. Argues that it is better to do it right from the beginning. Read the speech
- Argues that the proposal does not involve any regulatory change but only removes the preliminary review. Criticizes that the homeowner has to bear the entire economic risk and argues that society should ensure that constructions are correct before the construction begins. Read the speech
- Argues that the government should listen to municipal politicians and Boverket. Asks whether construction errors will increase if a preliminary review is not introduced to ensure that rules are followed before construction begins. Read the speech
- Argues that the removal of the reporting obligation is a chimera because it places the entire risk on the individual. Criticizes that the individual can be hit by expensive costs in retrospect due to a lack of knowledge about technical rules. Read the speech
Asbestos issue and workplace safety: government handling debate
- Criticizes that subcontractors and companies manipulate responsibility and legislation to avoid liability for asbestos work. Argues that the government is not addressing the problems despite proposals from Arbetsmiljöverket and wants stricter labor immigration. Read the speech
- Argues that asbestos emissions affect both workers and relatives. Points out a lack of knowledge during renovations and requests a knowledge boost as well as that the issue be taken more seriously in order to reduce future deaths. Read the speech
Student housing building requirements: lower rents and costs
- Criticizes that the proposal implies poorer housing quality and risk of ill health for all students. Asks how it is guaranteed that the rents actually become lower and why no funds go to student housing when interest deductions subsidize owned housing. Read the speech
- Argues that there are no guarantees for lower rents because it depends on the companies' goodwill rather than efficiency. Criticizes that the proposal prioritizes wealthy homeowners over students, which risks worsening students' quality of life and health. Read the speech
Student housing building requirements: M wants relaxations
- Proposes approval of reservation 3. Argues that the government's proposal worsens students' quality of life and health by removing accessibility requirements. Proposes instead a targeted investment support to keep rents down while the accessibility requirements are maintained. Read the speech
Crime, climate and education: new sentencing and penalties
- Argues that parents who subject children to honor-related violence should not have custody. Asks if the government parties are prepared to reconsider their "no" to this. Read the speech
Housing market: M, V, S debate planning and construction
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- Criticizes the proposal to remove rules without first investigating their purpose. Argues that the removal of the reporting obligation shifts economic risk to the property owner and that it leads to increased supervision costs for the municipalities. Read the speech
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Stockholm housing shortage and labor market impact debate
- Criticizes the lack of focus on the Stockholm region and that initiatives for average earners are too few. Proposes state credits, start-up loans, and construction stimulus to lower construction costs. Argues that the state should set requirements for apprenticeship places, vocational competence, and collective agreements to counter unemployment. Read the speech
- Criticizes that worsened construction requirements for student housing reduce accessibility for people with disabilities and do not guarantee lower rents. Suggests instead investment support to maintain high quality and argues that the new regulatory framework for building permits increases the risks and costs for the individual. Read the speech
Tvärförbindelse Södertörn: Financing and 33.5% cost increase
- Argues that Tvärförbindelse Södertörn is crucial for traffic flows, traffic safety, and the conditions for the business sector. Criticizes the government's decision to postpone the start of construction as the project is a prerequisite for future housing and the development of Flemingsberg. Asks if the minister will ensure that the start of construction occurs as soon as possible. Read the speech
- Asks if there are requirements for co-financing that could stop the project. Argues that the road is an important safety issue to relieve Glömstavägen and that the state must take responsibility to ensure the project is completed. Read the speech
Construction industry bankruptcies: KD and S debate crisis
- Argues that the wave of bankruptcies within the construction industry is the deepest crisis in 30 years and criticizes the government's measures for not addressing the problems here and now. Asks how many more companies will go bankrupt before the government realizes the seriousness. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Minister underestimates the construction crisis and the human consequences of the high bankruptcy rate. Argues that the government's measures have a marginal effect and asks where the positive recovery is when unemployment is increasing. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has allowed the construction industry to be devastated by leaving it to its fate in order to save money. Criticizes that the tax increase is being phased out too quickly and argues that energy and climate adaptations should have been prioritized instead of luxury-rot. Read the speech
Foreign policy, defense, and Ukraine support debate
- Asks what the government and the Minister for Civil Affairs are doing concretely to stop social dumping. Criticizes that the government and SD discontinued an investigation into the problem despite the Minister for Civil Affairs having acknowledged that it is ongoing. Read the speech
Housing construction measures: KD, S debate crisis and support
- Criticizes the government's lack of crisis awareness and argues that they have neglected the construction industry by abolishing the investment support. Asks what the government intends to do to strengthen housing construction and secure the supply of skills. Read the speech
- Argues that the investment support produced 20,000 rental apartments and criticizes that the government is removing the increase of the rotavdrag. Proposes requirements for collective agreements, professionally trained staff, and labor market screening in public procurement. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government does not take the construction crisis seriously and that their proposals lack effect. Argues that the government's reluctance to act leads to layoffs and that apprentices are left to their own devices. Read the speech
Measures to combat unemployment: tax cuts, education, work principle
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- Wants to see active measures in public procurement to ensure the supply of skills. Argues that investments in the construction sector are an engine for growth and criticizes the government's decision to stop the investment support. Read the speech
Duty of care in Planning and Building Act to limit damages
- Proposes approval of the government's proposal for amendments to the Planning and Building Act. Argues that it will not necessarily prolong the planning work despite criticism from certain referral bodies. Read the speech
Boverket's new building regulations and housing market impact
- Argues that the new building regulations create great uncertainty and risk leading to poorer housing standards with smaller rooms and poorer light penetration. Asks why the extensive criticism from the industry has been ignored and whether a competence investment is sufficient to resolve the ambiguities. Read the speech
- Asks what the government has actually followed closely. Argues that a competence initiative does not solve the deficiencies since the industry itself shall bear the responsibility for the interpretation. Criticizes the lack of clarity in the rules which creates uncertainty and risk for the construction companies. Read the speech
- Argues that the new rules are regressions that risk creating small, windowless rooms. Criticizes that one has moved from clear details to letting it be too free and that the expertise of the referral bodies is being ignored. Read the speech
Labor market testing and immigration rules for M and S
- Asks how free labor immigration benefits Sweden when Swedish construction workers are unemployed. Argues that increased wage requirements do not stop wage dumping and suggests that labor market parties should be included in the assessment. Asks about labor market assessment in industries with high unemployment. Read the speech
- Warns that domestic competence in the construction industry risks being wiped out. Argues that the labor market parties must be included in the assessment to ensure competence and the working environment. Read the speech
- Argues that it is difficult to control lawful residence through cohabitation within the EU/EEA. Wants the labor market parties to be involved in the work and be given the responsibility to assess the need for labor from third countries. Read the speech
Sweden's credibility, energy, infrastructure and aid debate
- Asks if the Minister is prepared to work for the state to provide more funds for Spårväg syd. Argues that the project is important for the housing and labor market but that increased costs risk 20,000 homes. Read the speech
Construction industry: KD, S, M propose jobs and tax reforms
- Asks whether free rent setting is the only solution when new production can already be built at high costs. Criticizes that the opponent's measures are lacking and requests proposals to increase the demand for housing. Read the speech
- Argues that the current government is pushing competence out of the construction industry through low compensation. Suggests that the government should discuss long-term rules and financing for future housing. Criticizes the lack of active measures from the government. Read the speech
Housing shortage: planning, climate rules and start loans
- Argues that the housing shortage must be built away and criticizes the government's passivity as well as the lack of concrete proposals. Suggests that time limits for appeals should be introduced and that the possibilities for appeal be limited. Read the speech
Housing commission for construction: S wants it, KD rejects
- Argues that the government is not responding to the market's demand for a housing commission to handle the acute crisis. Wants the industry and politics to come together to find long-term solutions as an increased tax deduction is not enough. Read the speech
- Argues that the government should listen to the industry's demands for discussions on financing and risk-taking to solve the housing crisis. Criticizes SD for stopping the work and hopes that the government chooses to cooperate to resolve the situation. Read the speech
- Demands long-term perspective in housing policy and argues that the market dislikes the current uncertainty. Regrets that the door for cross-party dialogue is closed and emphasizes the importance of getting the construction industry started. Read the speech
Housing construction reform: KD, S, and SD debate measures
- Argues that the government is not doing enough to save jobs in the construction sector. Proposes that the tax deduction for energy-saving measures be increased to 50 percent. Responds to criticism of previous policy by pointing to construction in Gävle. Read the speech
- Proposes starter loans for first-time buyers, production support for municipalities and state credits to lower costs. Argues that these concrete proposals are on the table, in contrast to the opponents' rhetoric. Read the speech
Housing construction support: KD, S, and SD debate models
- Criticizes the Minister for missing the question of which desired effects were not achieved. Argues that the investment support achieved its goals regarding more rental apartments, lower housing costs, and lower energy consumption. Read the speech
- Argues that the investment support lowered the costs for housing that would have been built anyway, which means that more people can demand them. Criticizes the government's short-sighted policy and argues that they lack an economic program to get housing construction started during the coming difficult years. Read the speech
- Notes that the investment support has achieved its intended effects. Wants the increased housing allowance for families with children to be extended after the summer and proposes a broadened housing allowance or individual support to owners. Read the speech
Planning and Building Act review and permit process efficiency
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- Asks if the government intends to allocate more resources to speed up the processes already now. Argues that increased processing times at the Land and Environment Courts is a resource issue and hopes that the government has a plan for this. Read the speech
Timber house industry and housing construction regulations
- Criticizes that the housing construction has been halved since the government took power. Argues that there is a major housing shortage and asks when the minister believes the construction will reach the calculated targets. Read the speech
Government responsibility, infrastructure, crime and economy
- Asks the Minister for Housing why he believes the economic conditions will improve for families with children on July 1, when the temporary support in the housing allowance expires despite the fact that rents are very high. Read the speech
Timber house industry and housing construction government debate
- Notes that there is a crisis in housing construction with record-high bankruptcies and layoffs. Criticizes the government's paralysis and lack of bills and asks for a crisis commission. Read the speech
Housing construction and timber industry measures in Sweden
- Criticizes the Sweden Democrats for not seeing the crisis in the timber industry. Argues that the government must act now to save the industry and claims that the rotavdrag is too late and wrongly directed. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government and SD accept increased unemployment and bankruptcies as a consequence of global factors. Argues that an active economic policy is required to save jobs and companies. Argues that current policy only postpones the need and creates future shortages of personnel and materials. Read the speech
Construction industry crisis and labor market impact reforms
- Criticizes that the government's response lacks concrete solutions to save jobs in the construction industry. Argues that the proposed increase of the rotavdrag is misguided and instead suggests a broader investment in energy and climate adaptation. Read the speech
- Argues that housing construction over recent years has been in line with population growth thanks to an active housing policy and low interest rates. Asks why the current government has not implemented any reforms or presented an economic crisis plan to get construction started. Read the speech
Housing supply in Sweden: KD, S and SD debate measures
- Criticizes that the Minister does not answer questions on how demand should be increased to meet the housing need. Argues that the government's rapid measures come too late, are incorrectly designed, and end too early. Read the speech
- Proposes increasing the deduction for renovation to 50 percent to increase social benefit. Criticizes that the government is not taking the situation seriously, argues that purchasing power will not recover until 2030 and asks if it is time for a housing commission. Read the speech
- Argues that the accumulated housing debt will become difficult to pay off and that a lack of measures affects both households and the construction industry. Criticizes the government for lacking an economic program and for not having presented the proposal on restart loans. Read the speech
Housing construction crisis and shortage in Sweden
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- Criticizes the claim that the previous government did nothing and argues that the housing debt was built up during the Alliance period. Argues that the rotavdrag (tax deduction for renovation) is too short-lived and misdirected as it does not help small business owners with the current order situation. Read the speech
Housing, infrastructure, defense and foreign policy debate
- Questions are asked whether the government is so eager to get housing construction started since the current budget lacks sufficient incentives and proposals for significant investments in investment support and state construction loans are being ignored. Read the speech
Climate adaptation of built environment: R and SD debate report
- Approve the reservation in the report. Criticizes that the government does not take the National Audit Office's criticism seriously as the budget shows a lack of long-term perspective and reduced support for skills development. Read the speech
- Argues that the issue is about the will moving forward and the purpose of the appropriations rather than just the economic details. Points out that the government and the committee agree that measures have been taken and that the ambition has increased. Read the speech
- Rejects the image of eight lost years and argues that governance and improvements have occurred. Emphasizes that more will is required than merely budget lines to handle the issues and calls for more cooperation and initiative. Read the speech
Iran's attacks on Kurds: EU sanctions and diplomatic pressure
- Criticizes the Foreign Minister's response for being passive. Asks what concrete measures will be taken now to support the Kurdish people in Iran and in Iraq in the acute situation. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Iranian regime has succeeded in shifting the focus from oppression to Quran burnings. Argues that the Foreign Minister should more clearly support the opposition and take a stand against the regime in the acute situation for the Kurds. Read the speech
Social policy, energy, immigration and children's rights
Housing construction reforms: KD wants land and S wants goals
- Criticizes the government's passivity and lack of concrete proposals to increase housing construction. Asks if the Minister can provide forecasts for new housing and demands a national goal for housing construction in actual numbers. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for stopping housing construction by removing the investment support and for lacking concrete proposals despite the start loans being fully investigated. Argues that the government lacks long-term vision and that warnings are being issued within the small house industry. Read the speech
Reporting obligation for posted workers to combat labor crime
- Argues that the A1 certificate is an important tool for controlling posted workers. Asks whether the government has met with European organizations to listen to their criticism and whether the reporting obligation will remain from day one. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for speaking with a divided tongue by advocating for a mandatory reporting requirement while simultaneously attempting to introduce exceptions for shorter deployments. Asks whether the government has taken into account the concerns from the European construction industry. Read the speech
- Confirms that work-related crime is important to combat. Argues that ministers should be able to think outside their own silo during discussions and suggests that exceptions in the legislation be removed to eliminate loopholes. Read the speech
Housing shortage: M, V, and S debate construction rules
- Criticizes the government's passivity and lack of new measures which have led to a standstill in new construction. Proposes that municipalities should be able to specify the type of tenure in detailed development plans, introduce time limits for appeals as well as review the abuse of the attefall rules. Read the speech
- Asks how many new homes the regulatory simplifications are expected to create and when they will take effect. Also asks for concrete proposals to lower the costs for building materials and land. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for having betrayed election promises regarding start-up loans. Asks how regulatory simplifications can create the housing that is needed and argues that it is unwise to let the construction industry die out. Read the speech
Labor market crime in construction: KD and S proposals
- Argues that the government does not answer how crime shall be stopped before it reaches workplaces. Asks why the government and SD do not investigate the reintroduction of labor market screening for foreign labor. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government and SD are removing the possibility of labor market testing for foreign labor. Asks how a wage floor with many exceptions can prevent labor-related crime. Read the speech
Labor migration framework: maintenance and wage requirements
- Argues that the Minister does not answer the questions regarding crime in the labor market. Criticizes the lack of needs assessment in labor migration and argues that a wage floor is ineffective for stopping wage dumping. Asks why the government does not investigate a new labor market assessment. Read the speech
- Explains that the reform was not implemented earlier due to a lack of majority. Criticizes the government's proposal for having too many exceptions and argues that a labor market assessment could have stopped illegal work before it started. Asks why the government and SD do not want to investigate a system to stop crime before it is committed. Read the speech
Housing construction measures and phasing out investment support
- Notes that the Minister for Housing does not answer the questions and argues that the government is breaking promises by changing the rules for those who have applied for investment support. Criticizes that regulatory simplifications do not increase demand and argues that housing must be built so that people can afford to demand them. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has betrayed its election promise by abruptly phasing out the investment support, which risks crashing the construction industry and leading to high unemployment. Warns that skills will be lost and that the housing shortage will increase. Read the speech
- Argues that demand must be increased for construction to take place. Criticizes the government for lacking a policy for increased housing construction and for letting construction crash. Points out that many companies are going bankrupt and that unemployment is increasing. Read the speech
Crime, infrastructure, economy, housing and climate debate
- Wants to highlight the importance of an active housing policy to create housing for ordinary people. Argues that housing construction is declining due to increased costs and uncertain conditions, and proposes that the investment support be reintroduced or that state construction loans be used to increase the construction rate. Read the speech
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