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Lena Johansson (S)
What Lena Johansson 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 crisis preparedness: SD, S, M debate funding and defense
- Request approval for reservations 1 and 9. Want to see more long-term funding for municipalities and regions, clearer national coordination, sustainable support systems for voluntary organizations as well as increased investments in cybersecurity and preventive measures. Read the speech
Financing and long-term planning for voluntary defense orgs
- Confirms that the voluntary defense organizations are crucial for the total defense and that the government's previous work is important. Argues that increased demands require stability and economic endurance and asks how the current changes contribute to long-term perspective. Read the speech
- Argues that voluntary defense organizations need stability and long-term perspective to retain competence and make investments. Proposes three-year contracts to enable better planning and asks if the minister sees opportunities to develop this. Read the speech
- Welcomes the Minister of Defence's positive attitude towards long-term perspective. Looks forward to three-year agreements to enable planning and investments, which is what many organizations are requesting. Read the speech
Armed Forces canine service irregularities and animal welfare
- Argues that the requirements for animal welfare must be high because well-being is a prerequisite for a functioning dog service. Asks if the Minister of Defence intends to take measures to ensure that the matter is being handled. Read the speech
- Argues that it is important to keep track of the issue even though politics should not take over the responsibility. Asks when the investigation is expected to be finished. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government has not clarified how they ensure sufficient supervision beyond the Försvarsmakten's own measures. Argues that political responsibility entails ensuring that the systems function and asks if the minister sees a need for strengthened transparency and reporting channels. Read the speech
Care deduction: M defends against S proposal to abolish it
- Argues that the general tax deduction hits low-paid workers hard, especially women with medical conditions. Criticizes the government for accepting the status quo and demands that they act quickly to abolish the deduction. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the opponent calls solidarity populism. Argues that instead of deterring sick leave, one should invest in an effective job and education policy. Asks if the minister will take measures to abolish the waiting period deduction. Read the speech
- Argues that there is an injustice between blue-collar and white-collar jobs. Wants to abolish the sickness benefit deduction for the sake of fairness since illness should never lead to poverty. Argues that the abolition will not be as expensive as the government claims. Read the speech
Sickness benefit processing times at Försäkringskassan
- Argues that many have to wait significantly longer than 23 days for their sickness benefit. Criticizes that the appropriations were reduced during 2023 and 2024, which has led to a staff shortage. Points out that long waiting times have serious consequences for people's finances. Read the speech
- Argues that the budget cuts in 2023 and 2024 have created stress and a lack of resources. Criticizes that the sick have to wait for compensation when resources have been cut and asks for short-term solutions for those with long processing times. Read the speech
- Argues that it is unreasonable for people to have to wait a long time for sickness benefit as it affects their security and everyday life. Proposes a consequence analysis to investigate how long the processing times are and what alternatives are available during the waiting period. Read the speech
Cybersecurity law and 1 billion SEK investment for regions
- Argues that cyberattacks are a current problem that affects individuals and damages trust in authorities. Asks if there are short-term measures in the event of acute attacks as well as whether the government's measures are sufficient. Read the speech
- Argues that cyberattacks affect individuals and damage infrastructure. Emphasizes that municipalities and regions need funding to be able to take responsibility for their preparedness. Asks if the minister sees future financial support for these actors. Read the speech
- Argues that cyberattacks affect safety and individuals' trust in society. Requests possibilities for short-term support for municipalities and regions when large-scale attacks occur. Read the speech
Aid, citizenship, tax relief, defense and healthcare debate
- Asks why the government does not choose to raise the SGI of home guard soldiers to 100 percent, as this is proposed in the investigation Redo! and the population's will to defend is declining. Read the speech
Crisis preparedness: coast guard, civil service and rescue services
- Wants to expand civil service to strengthen democratic resilience and preparedness. Argues that the state should take greater responsibility for the rescue service through a unified agency and proposes licensing of explosives. Read the speech
Whistleblower function for conscripts to report misconduct
- Argues that there is a lack of a satisfactory and independent whistleblower function for conscripts. Criticizes that the current legal situation creates a vacuum and argues that politicians have a responsibility to fill this gap to guarantee the safety of young people. Read the speech
- Argues that the current legal situation creates a vacuum as young conscripts lack access to a whistleblower function. Wants a structured, independent and secure function to be introduced to guarantee the safety of young people and improve the Armed Forces. Read the speech
- Argues that conscripts should also be given the opportunity to use a whistleblower function. Emphasizes that it is a shared responsibility to protect the safety of young people and that their situation must not become a vacuum in the legislation. Read the speech
Food prices: Government response to inflation and tax cuts
- Argues that everyday security has been chipped away at as basic goods such as bread and milk have become unreasonably expensive. Criticizes that the market is not functioning when households bear the costs while the food giants make billion-dollar profits and argues that the state should act. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's silence and lack of concrete measures to lower food prices and strengthen producers. Asks what the government plans to do in the short term to protect household finances. Read the speech
Mälaren pilotage operations and pilot shortage crisis
- Argues that the lack of pilots in Mälaren harms industry, the economy, and the environment. Criticizes increased pilotage fees and requests a comprehensive solution to secure shipping's role for both logistics and preparedness. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's half-hearted efforts and argues that the pilot shortage is a systemic crisis that threatens the business sector, employment, and the climate transition. Asks for concrete and swift measures to solve the problem. Read the speech
- Argues that shipping contributes to growth and job opportunities. Urges faster action and political leadership instead of inquiries. Wants more sea transport for sustainable logistics, regional development, and the business sector's competitiveness. Read the speech
Sweden's digital resilience and data security in crisis
- Welcomes the proposed investments. Requests clarity on how priorities will be made in the supply chain and calls for more clarity on how the digital chain can be protected from disruptions, vulnerability, and intrusion. Read the speech
- Argues that digital resilience requires that one first identifies and prioritizes the most critical systems and data that must not be taken down. Asks how this prioritization is carried out at a national level to protect society's nervous system. Read the speech
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Defense planning geographical analysis and critical site needs
- Inquires whether a clear analysis of geographical conditions and needs has actually been conducted in the defense planning. Asks how the government has weighed in geographical risk and needs analyses in decisions made up to now. Read the speech
- Argues that the geographical analysis is crucial because different regions have different conditions and needs. Asks if the focus is on the right things since the need for readiness-enhancing measures varies between municipalities. Read the speech
- Asks if there is an analysis of infrastructure and ports that can assist municipalities and the business community. Also asks how unified advice and reporting from the many preparedness authorities shall function to enable resource allocation. Read the speech
Foreign policy, defense, and Ukraine support debate
Home guard compensation: M and S call for system review
- Argues that the Home Guard is an important part of the Armed Forces. Criticizes the current compensation system for being unfair as it does not provide full compensation for lost work income. Asks if the investigation is taking too long. Read the speech
- Asks how long one should wait for a solution for the home guard soldiers' compensation and requests clarifications regarding which specific initiatives are underway to increase personnel availability and endurance within the military defense. Read the speech
- Argues that today's system hinders the development of the Home Guard because many volunteers cannot afford to participate in training. Emphasizes the need to accelerate the process in order to both attract and retain personnel. Read the speech
Government work on schools, welfare, defense and AI potential
- Argues that Sweden should renew efforts to sell Swedish submarines to Poland to strengthen NATO's naval capability and deterrence. Asks the Minister of Defence what measures are intended to be taken to carry out the sale. Read the speech
Government management of economy, infrastructure, and health
- Asks how the government justifies that amateur culture is allowed to wither away due to lack of resources. Argues that cultural support has not kept pace with cost increases, which threatens cultural life, freedom of expression, and voluntary commitment. Read the speech
Education funding for folk high schools and study associations
- Asks whether the Minister considers education to be significant for creating security in Sweden. Criticizes the government's budget proposal as a reduction of the state grant to study associations instead of an investment. Read the speech
Education access: Folk high school grants and place numbers
- Argues that study associations strengthen democracy and counter disinformation through education and dialogue. Points out that they contribute to crisis preparedness and public health, and asks if the government's reduced contribution contributes to more education and security. Read the speech
Construction crisis, healthcare, economy and national security
- Asks what the Minister does to handle threats, hate, and assault. Read the speech
Gaza ceasefire, UNRWA support and defense capacity policy
Economy, defense, social policy and infrastructure debate
- Questions about whether the Minister for Defence intends to take further measures to establish a Swedish recreation center for veterans and their relatives in accordance with the Norwegian model. Read the speech
Government investments in healthcare, schools and culture
- Asks the Minister for Digitalization what measures have been taken to secure the society's digital infrastructure and systems after businesses, municipalities and authorities have been affected by serious and society-disrupting IT outages and cyberattacks. Read the speech
Civil society support for resilience and crisis preparedness
- Argues that the financial support is too small a part of the actual need. Asks how the government intends to handle the costs for the requirements for defense capability-enhancing measures placed on regions, municipalities, civic life, and the business sector. Read the speech
- Argues that the government needs to take greater leadership to fill organizational vacuums and that the state must support municipalities with different conditions. Asks about the long-term plan for the state's actions. Read the speech
- Asks if it is possible to expedite the financing and if additional supplements can be expected. Also asks how the Minister views MSB's proposal and what extent is planned. Read the speech
Healthcare funding crisis: S proposes bank tax, KD cites deficits
- Urges the Minister to quickly make the correct diagnosis and act on the healthcare system's acute situation. Criticizes the government's prioritization of tax cuts and argues that they should focus on solving the crisis instead. Read the speech
Healthcare financing: state vs region responsibility and budget
- Argues that there is a crisis in Region Västmanland's health and medical care due to planned cuts and closures. Wants the Minister to take responsibility for contributing to a robust social construction and supporting the regions. Read the speech
Electricity support for municipalities and regions and S's claims
- Argues that Sala municipality has been unfairly affected by the distribution of electricity support due to Ösby Naturbruksgymnasium. Asks if the minister intends to take measures to prevent municipalities and regions from missing out on the announced million-dollar amounts. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the electricity support is unevenly distributed between municipalities. Urges the Minister to initiate a dialogue with the affected municipalities and take action. Read the speech
Staffing: Conscription rules, compensation and reserve officers
- Requests approval for reservation 6 and emphasizes that the personnel are the most important part of the defense. Wants to increase the proportion of women in conscription to 40 percent by 2030, remove obstacles for reserve officers and develop a veteran strategy. Read the speech
Question Time: Electricity support, regulations and pricing
- Wants a total defense with increased personnel strength and more women in the Armed Forces. Asks the Minister of Defence what plan exists to increase the proportion of women in the Armed Forces. Read the speech
Ukraine support, Archer artillery, school burden and fishing
Crime, infrastructure, economy, housing and climate debate
- Argues that a robust society requires good preparedness, stable infrastructure, and good financial conditions through common tax money. Emphasizes that personnel within healthcare, the justice system, and agriculture are crucial and that all residents need support and conditions to contribute to the building of society. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.