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Lena Hallengren (S)
What Lena Hallengren 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.
Speaker's proposal for Prime Minister: S supports Andersson
- Means that Magdalena Andersson has the prerequisites to form a government that can move Sweden forward. Wants to vote yes to the proposal to appoint her as Prime Minister. Read the speech
Joint lists approved for committee and board elections
Election of Kerstin Lundgren or Håkan Svenneling as deputy speaker
- Argues that it is important to return to principles and order in the Riksdag. Wants to vote for Kerstin Lundgren because she has great knowledge and has creditably held the office for two terms. Read the speech
Johanna Haraldsson nominated as first deputy speaker by S
- Nominate Johanna Haraldsson as first deputy speaker in accordance with the argumentation previously presented. Read the speech
Election of Speaker: Norlén or Haraldsson nominated
- Argues that the Speaker should be appointed from the Riksdag's largest party to create understanding and respect. Nominates Johanna Haraldsson as Speaker and criticizes Vänsterpartiet for choosing a candidate from the constellation that the people voted out. Read the speech
Digital healthcare, economy, energy, and immigration debate
- Criticizes that the government has not acted against unserious digital healthcare providers who prioritize profit over patients. Argues that the appointment of Krys vd to the efficiency delegation rewards these methods and asks if the government will remove him from the assignment. Read the speech
- Notes that the Prime Minister's mandate period has been lost years due to high unemployment, low growth and high cost of living. Criticizes that billions leaked out to unserious companies and asks if the appointment of Krys vd is reasonable. Read the speech
Government economic policy, nuclear power and pay transparency
- Argues that the Landerholm affair concerns the government's responsibility and the Prime Minister's handling rather than legal issues. Criticizes that the Tidö parties have stopped the investigation and asks the Prime Minister which questions about his own actions he cannot answer. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's blocking of the review in the Committee on the Constitution threatens the Riksdag's power of oversight. Asks whether the Prime Minister considers the power of oversight to be functioning when the Tidö parties prevent the review of the Prime Minister's own actions. Read the speech
Crime policy, energy supply, and defense priorities in Riksdag
- Argues that the activist clubs have links to violence-promoting right-wing extremism and racial ideologies. Asks the Prime Minister what initiatives the government is taking to counter right-wing extremism and the growth of the activist clubs. Read the speech
- Waiting for a proposal from the government to ban violence-promoting activity clubs. Criticizes the Prime Minister for not clearly marking against right-wing extremism and unprovoked violence. Read the speech
Referendum on constitutional proposal: SD, M, and L debate
- Argues that the constitutional laws are the cornerstone of democracy and that it is important to safeguard the principles that protect people's freedom. Supports the proposed constitutional amendment and votes no to the motion for a referendum. Read the speech
Economy, migration, and welfare debate on child poverty
- Criticizes the government and the Sverigedemokraterna for raising the high-cost protection, which makes medicine more expensive for the sick and vulnerable. Argues that the decision prioritizes tax cuts for high-income earners over life-saving medicine and increases the burden on healthcare. Read the speech
- Criticizes that patients cannot afford medicines while high-income earners receive tax cuts. Argues that the policy increases poverty and asks if the Prime Minister will appoint an inquiry into the growing poverty. Read the speech
School, culture, environment and economy question period
- Criticizes the government and the Sweden Democrats for allowing welfare capitalists to make a profit on the children. Asks why the government and the Sweden Democrats prioritize profit-driven corporations over the children's needs. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for deliberately abstaining from a proposal on a profit ban in school and preschool. Argues that a complete profit ban in school activities is required rather than merely a profit limitation. Read the speech
Crime in welfare, Gaza arms embargo and employer costs
- Criticizes that the criminal policy offensive has not reduced the violence and argues that gang criminals have established themselves within the welfare sector. Asks when the government intends to regain control over the HVB operations to ensure the children's protection. Read the speech
- Reminds that the government has increased penalties and opened police training. Asks the Prime Minister when HVB homes will be under the society's control so that young people are not recruited into gangs or used as storage for weapons and drugs. Read the speech
Government economic policy, tax cuts and family priorities
- Criticizes that the government does not prioritize families with children in the cost crisis, which leads to increased inequalities and high child poverty. Argues that the abolition of the enhanced housing allowance is a catastrophe for single mothers. Read the speech
- Asks what the justification is for phasing out the enhanced housing supplement, which is described as a lifeline for single mothers and families with children. Read the speech
Social Democrats party financing: M, SD, KD demand investigation
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- Criticizes that the Moderaterna are focusing on the Socialdemokraternas lotteries instead of economic crisis issues. Argues that the minister did not comment on Justice Minister Strömmers attempt to bypass transparency and asks if it was a breach of trust when Strömmer tipped off a donor. Read the speech
- Asks whether a proposal for a ban on telemarketing will be submitted. Argues that there is no tailor-made legislation for the Socialdemokraterna, but that exceptions for lotteries apply to all parties with public benefit purposes. Read the speech
- Argues that there is a common commitment to open party financing. Asks if it is damaging to trust when the Tidö parties have tipped off about anonymous contributions, funneled municipal funds to party headquarters or favored large private donors through tax cuts. Read the speech
- Argues that the opponent is personally motivated to reduce the party's funding. Responds that the telemarketing company is not used, that the management has been replaced and that they will get to the bottom of the matter. Read the speech
- Argues that the party takes responsibility and corrects mistakes when they are discovered. Criticizes the Sverigedemokraterna for instead hiding their methods and refusing to take responsibility for their actions. Read the speech
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- Argues that the Moderaterna rewarded an employee who tipped off about anonymous party funding. Explains that the Socialdemokraterna immediately after the audit terminated the agreement with the telemarketing company, dismissed the CEO and replaced the board. Read the speech
- Argues that there has never been a target group of confused elderly. Responds that the party does not use external telemarketing and suggests that one can contact Kombispel to see how they work. Read the speech
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- Argues that the party will not continue with telemarketing sales as the agreement has been terminated. Wants to offer lotteries as an opportunity for members and others to provide financial support to the party. Read the speech
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- Means that there are no unique exceptions for the Social Democrats, but that exceptions for lotteries with public benefit purposes apply to all political parties. Wants to repeat which measures the party has taken to change the operations. Read the speech
- Argues that the lotteries have the same conditions as public benefit lotteries and that no one is being sent to the Swedish Enforcement Authority for unpaid lotteries. Confirms that the cooperation with an external telemarketing company has been terminated and that the management is investigating this. Read the speech
Economic policy, tax cuts, school, and welfare debate
- Argues that the government and the Sweden Democrats have caused a healthcare crisis by not providing the necessary resources. Asks how the government justifies large tax cuts for high-income earners when the healthcare system needs the resources more. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is cutting the sector grants to healthcare by 7 billion kronor. Argues that the purchasing power for municipalities and regions has not been restored despite lower inflation. Read the speech
Anonymous opinion-forming and Government Offices employees
- Argues that the Sweden Democrats' use of fake accounts to influence the political narrative is a serious democratic transgression. Asks whether the government has conducted new security screenings of SD employees in the Government Offices. Read the speech
- Want the Sweden Democrats' use of troll factories and fake accounts to spread hate and misinformation to be condemned more strongly. Asks if measures have been taken and if new security screenings have been conducted to ensure that the Government Offices' employees have not been inspired by these methods. Read the speech
- Criticizes that a large party operates a troll factory and uses fake accounts to manipulate the political conversation. Argues that it is extremely serious and hopes that the party learns from the revelation. Read the speech
Healthcare funding crisis: S proposes bank tax, KD cites deficits
- Argues that Sweden is in a healthcare crisis due to cuts and reduced staffing. Wants the government to provide the healthcare system with the necessary resources by forgoing tax cuts for high-income earners. Read the speech
- Argues that the government shares responsibility for the healthcare crisis by not acting on the economic crisis. Criticizes that the government prioritizes tax cuts over welfare and suggests that instead, they should refrain from tax cuts for high-income earners or introduce a bank tax. Read the speech
No confidence motion against Minister Romina Pourmokhtari
Antisemitism in Sweden: countering prejudice and safety
- Argues that the increase in antisemitism is a serious failure for Sweden. Emphasizes that members of Parliament have a responsibility to stand up against the hatred and condemn those who spread antisemitism regardless of their position. Read the speech
- Argues that the conflict between Hamas and Israel has led to increased antisemitism and hatred against Muslims. Criticizes the Prime Minister for not taking leadership against hatred and asks how the government can contribute to reduced racism. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for failing to navigate the issue or express respect. Asks the Minister when the proposal for a specific penalty for denial of the Holocaust will become a reality. Read the speech
- Demands concrete measures to stop the growing antisemitism and ensure that Jews feel safe. Proposes that the police should strengthen security at vulnerable events, that the school's work should be strengthened and that the grants for memorial trips should be doubled. Criticizes the government for not taking responsibility to reduce tensions. Read the speech
- Argues that antisemitism is a historical and ongoing problem. Criticizes the Sweden Democrats' flexible stance and points out that many of the party's founders have roots in Nazi and racist contexts with Jewish hatred. Read the speech
- Rejects the claim that the Social Democrats bear a special responsibility for antisemitism and argues that all citizens have a duty to protest. Criticizes the government's roots in Nazism and emphasizes the importance of commemorating the Holocaust. Read the speech
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- Argues that there are reasons for more study trips. Notes that the speaker belongs to a party that is in power thanks to a party founded in Nazism. Read the speech
- Argues that antisemitism in Sweden is growing and that the Jewish people feel threatened. Criticizes the Liberals for a lack of backbone and clarity in their opposition to antisemitism. Read the speech
- Criticizes that it is a game in a serious situation to smear parties that are not antisemitic. Argues that it would be welcome if others could see that there are civilian victims on both sides. Read the speech
- Argues that antisemitism is not an imported problem but has existed in Sweden for a long time. Asks how the government is acting to stop antisemitism and other forms of threats and hate that divide the country. Read the speech
- Criticizes that members are discussing whether Jews can be Swedish and points out that Israel's ambassador avoids contact with the Sverigedemokraterna because of this. Asks how the party acts to stop antisemitism and hate. Read the speech
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- Asks what the government expects from the attitude survey and argues that resources should be mobilized now that antisemitism has increased. Criticizes that the investments are actually restored funds and suggests that all municipalities should follow Malmö's example. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Liberals' double standard regarding the cooperation with the Sweden Democrats. Asks what the Liberals want to do to reduce antisemitism, Islamophobia, and racism in a way that can gain broad support in the chamber. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's work with interdepartmental groups is not radical enough to reduce antisemitism. Asks what the government has on the agenda to combat antisemitism, Islamophobia, and racism. Read the speech
Disinformation, economy, crime and integration debate
- Argues that a disinformation campaign against the social services spreads dangerous lies and that the security situation is serious. Asks how the Prime Minister and the government are acting to stop the campaign's spread and participation in democratic institutions. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden is portrayed as Islamophobic, which increases the threat of terrorism. Criticizes the Prime Minister's party friends for having supported a disinformation campaign that weakens security. Asks how the Prime Minister has personally acted to stop the LVU campaign. Read the speech
Undue influence on democracy: criminal networks and foreign powers
- Welcomes the broadening of the debate on undue influence on democratic institutions. Argues that a parliamentary inquiry is needed to handle corruption and threats, and that privatizations have increased the risks of undue influence. Read the speech
- Asks whether a parliamentary committee will be established. Argues that the Riksdag and the government should agree on measures to minimize the risk of unauthorized influence. Read the speech
- Argues that privatization of publicly funded activities increases the scope for corruption and improper influence. Asks the Minister if he sees the risk that corruption and unauthorized influence increases when economic interests have limited transparency. Read the speech
- Regrets that the government discontinued the inquiry into measures against undue influence and corruption, especially regarding privatizations. Expresses concern that hate and threats against elected officials risk undermining democracy and political engagement. Read the speech
Elderly Care Boost: competence supply and funding until 2026
- Argues that elderly care needs more employees, welfare technology, and a protected professional title. Criticizes that the government does not provide information regarding the extension of Äldreomsorgslyftet, which hinders long-term education policy and risks interrupting education programs already underway. Read the speech
- Wants to extend the Äldreomsorgslyftet as a long-term project. Argues that the state should assist women with skills development and criticizes that fewer adult education places as well as removed opportunities to study during paid working hours hinder the skills supply. Read the speech
- Argues that the Äldreomsorgslyftet must be made permanent to increase competence and make the professions more attractive. Asks how fewer places in adult education and removed support can lead to more trained healthcare assistants and nursing assistants. Read the speech
PM Question Time: Child trafficking, nuclear power, welfare
- Asks why the Prime Minister did not intervene when he was chairman of the Adoption Center, despite investigations showing that children had been kidnapped or bought for adoption. Read the speech
- Argues that it is wise to follow the results of the investigation. Simultaneously criticizes that the Prime Minister did not take measures despite early warning signs and asks if he could have taken more measures based on the knowledge he had at the time. Read the speech
Economy, migration, schools and environment review in Riksdag
- Asks the Minister for Foreign Affairs about the government's broken promises regarding the high-cost protection. Argues that high energy prices are a major burden for households and that the voters were misled. Read the speech
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Proposal for Prime Minister: M, S, and C debate Tidö Agreement
- Criticizes the government base for pursuing a right-wing policy that leads to increased inequalities, cuts in welfare, and worsened climate ambitions. Argues that the fragile government has a weak room for maneuver and therefore votes red. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.