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Lena Bäckelin (S)
What Lena Bäckelin 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.
Smaller universities: importance of rural areas and distance
- Argues that distance education and smaller educational institutions are crucial for equity and development in rural areas. Criticizes the government's deprioritization of distance education and asks if the minister continues to support resources for smaller universities. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's reduced resources to smaller universities and the questioning of distance education. Argues that distance education is crucial for people in rural areas to be able to study without moving and that the cuts threaten the regions' future. Read the speech
Removal of objects in national corridors and budget cuts
- Argues that the Inlandsbanan is a critical part of the total defense and a lifeline for the inland's industrial development. Asks how the government intends to ensure that the railway is prioritized as part of the strategic infrastructure. Read the speech
- Argues that the minister's answer is insufficient as the Inlandsbanan is a national security matter. Expects the government to prioritize the railway in the national plan and take into account the submitted referral responses. Read the speech
Agriculture emissions, transport, diesel tax and veils
- Asks what the Minister for Rural Affairs intends to do so that industries and businesses will remain in the countryside. Argues that the closure of a factory in Härjedalen has major consequences for the municipality as the loss of jobs is serious. Read the speech
Locum doctor costs and 6 billion SEK healthcare funding
- Argues that the dependence on agency staff is unsustainable for the economy, the work environment, and the patients. Asks the Minister what initiatives the government intends to take to remedy the agency staff chaos. Read the speech
- Argues that the regions should govern but that the government must ensure that resources are sufficient for equal care. Criticizes that the government does not compensate for cost increases and asks if the minister has thoughts on taking measures against the chaos regarding hired staff. Read the speech
- Argues that the government does not fully support the regions in order to stop warnings and layoffs. Criticizes that the government advocates for streamlining instead of solving the healthcare crisis and the chaos regarding hired staff. Read the speech
Unserious healthcare providers in elderly care and profit
- Asks what measures the government intends to take so that the municipalities can take responsibility for elderly care. Argues that insufficient government grants lead to savings and that long-term government grants are required for competence development and adaptation. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is delivering a "scrimping" [sparsmocka] against the elderly by providing too few funds from the state level. Warns that this leads to cuts, a poorer working environment, and diminished quality in elderly care. Read the speech
Healthcare funding crisis: S proposes bank tax, KD cites deficits
- Argues that Region Jämtland Härjedalen needs large supplements to create robust health centers and ensure the quality of care during crisis and war. Criticizes that the government's budget lacks resources to meet the cost crisis and expensive staffing companies. Read the speech
- Argues that the work to shorten the queues risks coming to a standstill in Region Jämtland Härjedalen because the government is not responding with necessary state grants. Criticizes the government for being passive in the face of the healthcare crisis and asks if the minister sees the crisis in the region. Read the speech
Inlandsbanan state credit: freight, defense, and hydrogen
- Criticizes that the government has not fulfilled the promised pledge of 9 billion kronor for the upgrading of the Inlandsbanan. Argues that the railway is an important artery for business, tourism, and defense that requires state loans or guarantees. Read the speech
- Argues that new industrialization in the north creates jobs and that production of hydrogen can contribute to the phasing out of fossil fuels. Wants to know what measures can be taken to ensure the development of the Inlandsbanan and the jobs in the interior. Read the speech
Pension system design: S, C, and V debate retirement age
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that the pension system is underfunded and wants to increase the contributions to 18.5 percent to ensure that everyone receives at least 70 percent of their final salary in pension. Read the speech
- Argues that one stands behind the work principle and the principle of life income. Explains that the measures were necessary because many pensioners cannot live on their pension, especially in areas with high relative poverty. Read the speech
- Argues that there is a lack of money in the chest because Sweden has reached the lowest tax ratio since 1975. Confirms that one stands behind the principles that the Pensionsgruppen has developed. Read the speech
Pension system: S, SD, and V propose different pension raises
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that pensions need to be raised to ensure a reasonable standard of living and wants to raise both the lowest pensions and the income pensions through increased contributions to the system. Read the speech
- Argues that the current pension system is good and that it is strengthened by implementing the agreements in the Pensionsgruppen. Emphasizes that an equal working life with a good working environment is necessary for a functioning pension system. Read the speech
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Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.