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Lorena Delgado Varas
What Lorena Delgado Varas 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.
Lowering criminal responsibility age to 14 for young offenders
- Criticizes the government's policy for creating exclusion and despair, which makes children easy prey for criminal networks. Argues that the solution is preventive measures within school, leisure activities, and social services rather than prison sentences for children. Moves for the bill to be rejected. Read the speech
Military cooperation and NATO membership: foreign forces
- Criticizes that the government wants to give itself the power to allow foreign military operations from Swedish territory without the Riksdag's approval. Argues that Sweden should leave Nato, terminate the DCA agreement and prioritize welfare over militarization. Read the speech
- Asks what can be said to young people regarding the militarization. Expresses concern that foreign forces may be able to exercise authority and that nuclear weapons may potentially be placed on Swedish territory. Read the speech
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Stricter rules on child supervision and detention for criminals
- Criticizes the government's proposal because it violates the Convention on the Rights of the Child and risks causing trauma by separating children from parents. Wants to scrap the proposal and stands behind the declaration of abandonment. Read the speech
Double penalties for criminal networks and stricter sentencing
- Argues that the proposal undermines the foundations of the rule of law and the principle of proportionality. Criticizes that double sentences punish poverty and exclusion rather than gang leaders and demands a rejection of the entire bill. Read the speech
Sweden's contribution to NATO's forward presence in Finland
- Argues that Sweden's place is not in the front line of a nuclear weapons alliance and that military escalation does not strengthen Swedish security. Moves that the bill should be rejected as it advocates for disarmament, diplomacy and an independent security policy. Read the speech
Israel's attack on Global Sumud flotilla and Sweden's aid
- Criticizes the minister for legitimizing an illegal blockade and ignoring the International Court of Justice's order. Argues that the government lacks solidarity and refuses to take concrete measures or sanctions to stop the genocide. Read the speech
- Criticizes the minister for not acting against Israel's violations of international law and for not stopping the illegal blockade. Argues that Israel has no right to block humanitarian aid and that Sweden should act against the violations. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government boasts about humanitarian aid while Sweden continues to support Israel through trade, cooperation, and universities. Argues that the government must stop the trade and cooperation and demand that Israel cease its genocide. Read the speech
Housing construction, healthcare queues and gang sentences
- Urges to report a speaker who has been an IOF soldier during the period when IOF bombed buildings and committed war crimes in Gaza. Asks if the government will hand over perpetrators of genocide in Sweden to the International Criminal Court. Read the speech
USA blockade of Cuba: international law and humanitarian impact
- Argues that the US blockade aims to induce hunger and desperation and criticizes the minister for not answering whether the blockade is compatible with international law. Asks why the US support for dictatorships is not mentioned and advocates for dialogue and support through civil society. Wants the PDCA agreement to be maintained as the only platform for political dialogue. Read the speech
- Criticizes the US blockade as economic warfare and a violation of international law that causes a humanitarian catastrophe. Argues that Swedish companies should be able to operate in Cuba to create change and advocates for respect for Cuba's right to self-determination. Read the speech
- Argues that the Cuban people suffer because of the blockade and that it does not lead to democracy. Wants that Cuba's right to self-determination be respected and seeks other concrete ways to support democratic organizations. Read the speech
Protection for Swedish citizens in Gaza flotilla
- Criticizes the minister for not taking facts into account and for using the term "stop and search" to describe what she considers to be kidnapping and a violation of international law. Argues that the government undermines international law by excusing Israel's actions and that Sweden's markings lack effect. Read the speech
Electricity prices, housing, crime and migration policy
- Asks the Minister for Housing about evictions of families with children. Argues that the problem is that too few housing units are being built and wants more housing to be built to stop the evictions. Read the speech
USA attacks on Venezuela and Sweden's stance on international law
- Argues that Sweden must publicly and strongly condemn the USA's declaration of war against Venezuela instead of using vague formulations. Criticizes the government's silence and argues that it sends a dangerous message that great powers are above the law. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for being selective and using evasive phrasing instead of sharply condemning the USA's violations of international law. Asks why the government does not push the issue harder in international forums or demand legal consequences. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for not clearly standing up for international law in issues concerning Venezuela, Palestine, and Sudan. Argues that Sweden's credibility is damaged through cooperation with dictatorships and a lack of consequence when allies break the law. Asks when the government will dare to take a stand against USA's imperialism. Read the speech
Government budget, security and cultural policy debate
- Asks whether the government considers it morally and legally justifiable under international law to finance a Syrian regime that attacks the Kurdish autonomy. Argues that the government chooses to stand on the wrong side in foreign policy issues and demands that the indirect support be stopped. Read the speech
Women's right to body and clothing choice: L and SD debate
- Criticizes that the minister avoids questions about the statements of government representatives that restrict women's self-determination. Argues that the government's rhetoric against niqab and burka violates international commitments and creates Islamophobia. Asks how the government will stop this language. Read the speech
- Criticizes a previous speaker's description of her political actions. Argues that the equality goal should include women's right to wear hijab, niqab or burka and warns that restrictions on religious freedom lead to another type of society. Read the speech
- Argues that the use of certain women's clothing to highlight women's vulnerability is a political exploitation. Criticizes that bans on clothing can lead to increased hatred towards these women and considers that it fosters racism. Read the speech
Government actions after Israel's attack on Global Sumud Flotilla
- Criticizes the minister for giving an unsympathetic answer that excuses Israel's crimes against Swedish citizens. Argues that the government's actions constitute active complicity in crimes against international law and that one denies both the suffering of Swedish citizens and the Palestinians. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government does not condemn Israel's actions despite testimonies of assault. Asks why the minister believes that Israel had the right to attack Swedes in international waters despite the UN Human Rights Committee contradicting this. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government does not stand up for international law or human rights. Argues that Israel is not allowed to attack, kidnap, or torture Swedish citizens and questions whether the minister receives correct information from the embassy. Read the speech
Government policies: care deduction, deportation, privatization
- Criticizes that the DCA agreement gives American soldiers immunity on Swedish soil, which creates a parallel legal system where Swedish courts are powerless. Asks how the government can prioritize this agreement over Swedish citizens' right to justice. Read the speech
Illegal adoptions: New criminal classifications and prescription rules
- Criticizes the government's use of the word "irregularities" and argues that it concerns crimes against humanity. Wants the government to create a new criminal classification for illegal adoption and remove the statute of limitations. Read the speech
- Argues that justice must be achieved for those affected. Criticizes that the statute of limitations of 25 years is insufficient and that the work is proceeding too slowly. Asks why Sweden has not ratified the UN Convention against Enforced Disappearances. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the state and the Adoption Center have enabled the kidnapping of children and the forgery of documents. Wants the government to present a timeline for reparations and investigate crimes from a broader human rights perspective. Read the speech
Sweden's trade with Israel and public procurement accountability
- Criticizes the government for not acting sufficiently against the genocide and for the double standard that arises when Sweden's trade with Israel increases. Argues that the government should use existing tools to introduce binding ethical requirements in all state procurements. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government does not demand sufficient accountability despite increasing trade with Israel. Argues that labeling is not enough and demands that all trade with Israel be stopped as well as that the state introduces political steering of public procurement. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's rhetoric and argues that by only providing guarantees, they leave companies in uncertainty. Demands binding rules instead of expectations to stop economic support for the genocide. Read the speech
Sweden's responsibility for citizens in Gaza and consular crisis
- Argues that the government's response is insufficient and that UD has an obligation to assist Swedish citizens in distress regardless of population registration. Criticizes that authorities have not contacted relatives after a citizen's death and that families are met with silence. Read the speech
- Criticizes that Sweden has acted less offensively than other EU countries to create humanitarian corridors. Argues that it is unjust to de-register children from the population register and demand back subsidies when they have been unable to leave the area. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for having betrayed Swedish citizens in Gaza by not providing sufficient support. Asks how often the minister has raised the situation at meetings with the Israeli ambassador. Read the speech
Government relations to extremist organizations and Israel
- Criticizes the government for acting cowardly and justifying the genocide by hiding behind rhetoric about balance. Argues that the government's contacts with settlement representatives undermine Sweden's credibility and that the government has failed in its international obligations. Read the speech
- Argues that the government justifies and enables genocide by failing in its international obligations. Criticizes the government's double standards and the Vice Prime Minister's statements. Wants the government to push for an arms embargo and stand behind the International Court of Justice's decision. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for not acting sufficiently against the ongoing genocide despite international obligations. Asks whether the minister will support Swedish citizens who transport humanitarian aid to Gaza. Read the speech
USA-DRC mineral agreements and security impact on sovereignty
- Criticizes that the minister is not clearer in their concern that the US agreement undermines Congo's sovereignty and creates parallel power structures. Argues that Sweden should criticize harmful bilateral structures and act consistently to counter power imbalances. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the EU's rules are insufficient because they do not cover important minerals such as cobalt and lithium. Argues that Sweden should advocate for its own interests and introduce more legal requirements regarding equality, children's rights, and the environment. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for having watered down the directive so that legal requirements have been replaced by voluntariness. Argues that Sweden should introduce proactive national legislation with tangible consequences for companies that do not respect human rights. Read the speech
Mining in alum shales: KD wants faster permits, V demands moratorium
- Argues that the government's position entails serious risks for the environment, health, and local communities. Criticizes that the Environmental Code and current suitability requirements are insufficient to secure drinking water and agriculture. Proposes a moratorium on alum shale mines until independent research shows that it can be done without damage. Read the speech
- Opposes to opening more mines to reduce exploitation in other countries. Argues that instead, overconsumption must be reduced, large-scale recycling prioritized, and accountability demanded in global supply chains. Read the speech
- Criticizes it as hypocrisy to believe that increased production in Sweden guarantees that the minerals stay in the country. Argues that the strategic benefit is lacking since exports are not hindered and questions experiments on Swedish wilderness if mining experts do not see it as sustainable. Read the speech
Ship to Gaza attack: Sweden's arms exports and military aid
- Criticizes the government's passivity and lack of action regarding the attack on the civilian aid ship Conscience. Urges the government to immediately condemn the attack, demand an independent investigation, summon Israel's ambassador, and cancel all military cooperation with Israel. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's passivity and lack of condemnation of the attack on the ship Conscience. Argues that Sweden is hypocritical as Swedish components are used in weapons against civilians and demands that the blockade of life-saving goods to Gaza cease immediately. Read the speech
- Argues that the humanitarian aid is not reaching its destination because Sweden has blocked UNRWA. Suggests that one should either change the law or stop all trade with Israel. Urges the minister to stand up for international law. Read the speech
Sweden mineral policy: permit processes and alum shale ban
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- Clarifies that "affected" refers to environmental impact and the municipalities' need for resources to maintain community services. Wants a larger share of the profits to go to the local community and that the mining industry takes more responsibility for infrastructure and housing. Read the speech
- Argues that it is problematic to proceed with permit processes for rocks where extraction methods are missing or not sufficiently analyzed. Argues that it is better to cancel projects that do not work in practice to let the local population use the land in the right way. Points out that municipalities are forced to sacrifice land to build out roads for transport. Read the speech
Regulatory simplification to increase business competitiveness
- Move for approval of reservation 6. Wants to facilitate small businesses through shorter processing times, increased digitalization and better agency cooperation. Argues that regulatory simplifications must occur without worsening working conditions or environmental and climate goals. Read the speech
Sweden trade policy: free trade, EU market and Mercosur
Higher education quality: autonomy and rental pricing models
- Argues that higher education is lagging behind due to systemic errors. Wants the government to address the funding system, productivity requirements, and the rent-setting model to create a stable education where institutions are not forced to reduce teacher-led hours. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the current rental model makes higher education unsustainable and forces educational institutions to close campuses. Argues that market-driven rent for educational premises erodes resources for research and harms regional development. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's economic framework prevents the educational institutions from deciding for themselves and that this undermines the quality. Suggests that the rental model be changed because market rents limit the space for education and research. Read the speech
Sweden's foreign policy: Ukraine aid, feminist policy and DCA
- Advocates for a foreign policy based on solidarity and anti-colonialism. Wants Sweden to work for Greenland's self-determination, demands a review of trade relations with Congo, stops aid to Rwanda and demands sanctions and a trade ban against Israel. Read the speech
Sweden trade with Israel human rights and settlement products
- Criticizes the government for not using the association agreement as a tool for human rights and for not taking sufficient measures following the International Court of Justice's decision. Argues that the government facilitates genocide and apartheid by choosing dialogue over sanctions. Read the speech
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EU-Chile framework agreement: concerns on climate and rights
- Criticizes that the agreement threatens Chile's industrial development, small-scale farmers, and the rights of indigenous peoples by protecting investments in fossil fuels. Argues that the agreement benefits the economic elite and lacks tools against corruption, poverty, and environmental destruction. Read the speech
Sweden's role in two-state solution and UNRWA funding
- Criticizes the government for sponsoring a genocidal state and demands that Sweden impose sanctions against Israel. Argues that Israel, not the Palestinians, stands in the way of a two-state solution and suggests that Sweden should push for Israel to leave the UN. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for making distinctions between people and for silence in the face of Israel's war crimes. Argues that Israel must cease the violence and that the Palestinians' power and voice must be counted for a solution. Read the speech
Sweden's position on two-state solution and Palestine
- Argues that Sweden should strengthen peace efforts and international agreements to support Palestine's rights. Proposes an arms embargo and real consequences for Israel's war crimes, as well as criticizes the government's passivity in the face of the suffering in Gaza. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the two-state solution is highlighted as a requirement when it is Israel that occupies and commits genocide. Argues that the government is not doing enough by continuing to support Israel's economy and weapons industry and demands sanctions, an arms embargo, and a boycott. Read the speech
Strategy for cultural and creative industries: SD, S, V
- Argues that policy must define frameworks to protect smaller actors against large companies. Wants to investigate copyright rights in relation to AI and criticizes that the strategy lacks funding. Read the speech
Nordic cooperation and Arctic policy: transport, defense, strategy
- Proposes approval of reservation 8 and 10. Argues that the Nordic countries should strengthen welfare, human rights, and indigenous rights. Wants Sweden to push for an international ban on fossil fuel subsidies and a demilitarized zone in the Arctic. Criticizes the government for not inviting Greenland, the Faroe Islands, and Åland to the summit. Read the speech
Council of Europe report on competitiveness and security
- Wants to hear the Prime Minister's opinion on an immediate ceasefire and EU sanctions against Israel to stop the war and enable deliveries of supplies. Criticizes that the consequences for the agricultural sector and small-scale farmers were not mentioned in the reporting. Read the speech
- Asks about Sweden's voice on the Gaza issue and wants to hear the Prime Minister's thoughts on a permanent ceasefire as well as sanctions against Israel. Argues that more is required than the steps the EU has already taken regarding the settlement violence. Read the speech
3R-centers and animal testing funding: KD and V debate
- Argues that the government is deprioritizing the issue of laboratory animals by allowing the expertise in the 3R Centre to disappear. Criticizes that the government is making a mistake by deprioritizing the work and argues that Sweden must take responsibility for reducing animal testing. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is deprioritizing the issue of laboratory animals by allowing the expertise in 3R centers to disappear. Criticizes the lack of investment in research and asks how the government intends to fulfill the goals of the EU directives. Read the speech
- Asks for the exact amount of earmarked funds. Criticizes that 3R-centers have been cut, which leads to a loss of important expertise. Argues that the government should listen to the research world's and companies' economic interests in moving away from animal testing. Read the speech
Sweden's actions in LBI negotiations and corporate accountability
- Argues that binding agreements are needed to hold transnational corporations accountable and provide justice for those affected. Criticizes the government for not participating actively in the negotiations or seeing the positive benefits of LBI. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden should participate actively in the LBI process to create binding international mechanisms. Asks why the government is weakening the existing proposal despite the fact that voluntary guidelines are not being followed. Read the speech
- Argues that transnational corporations have more power than individual countries through capital and trade agreements. Therefore proposes an international legally binding framework to support countries in managing these corporations. Read the speech
Higher education: STEM investment, academic freedom and budget
- Asks how the preschools can develop their pedagogical work and meet the goals for STEM education when the budgets in the municipalities are reduced. Argues that preschool teachers and childcare workers have the most stress-related illnesses within the education chain. Read the speech
- Argues that there is a lack of space and resources for preschool teachers to work with environmental technology. Criticizes that the focus on specific STEM areas risks excluding other important areas such as care and pedagogy. Read the speech
- Argues that academic freedom is crucial for democracy, innovation, and international cooperation. Criticizes the government for not strengthening academic freedom and suggests that tuition fees for foreign students should be abolished. Read the speech
Sweden trade policy: competitiveness, Russia sanctions, China
- Wants a fair trade policy that prioritizes people, social justice, climate, and the environment over the profits of large corporations. Criticizes the government's trade policy, specifically the agreements with Chile, Angola, and Mercosur, as well as continued trade relations with Israel. Read the speech
Sweden's relations with Israel, Palestine aid and Middle East
- Argues that Sweden should have acted earlier against the genocide in Gaza. Wants to stop all cooperation with Israel, suspend the association agreements and introduce sanctions to put pressure on the country. Read the speech
Sweden's cooperation with Israeli educational institutions
- Criticizes the government for maintaining collaborations with Israeli educational institutions that contribute to occupation and genocide. Argues that these universities develop weapons and surveillance systems used against Palestinians through Swedish collaborations and EU funding. Read the speech
- Argues that Israel is not a democracy but maintains an apartheid system. Criticizes that Swedish educational institutions have not acted consistently compared to Ukraine and argues that collaborations indirectly support a genocide. Read the speech
- Argues that it is important to distinguish between the Israeli state and the Jewish population. Criticizes the government for not seeing Israel's crimes and points out that civilians are being massacred and starving in Gaza. Read the speech
Mineral policy: uranium ban, coal/gas/oil and new strategy
- Argues that Sweden needs to take more responsibility for human rights, the environment, and climate in mineral exploitation. Proposes that SGU be given a special mandate to investigate Sweden's mineral supply, including reuse and recycling. Read the speech
Intellectual property rights for innovation and AI regulation
Foreign policy: Ukraine, Gaza, aid reform and China-Taiwan
- Argues that the government is turning a blind eye to Israel's genocide of Palestinians and criticizes the lack of sanctions. Proposes a permanent ceasefire by terminating all cooperation and trade agreements with Israel. Read the speech
- Argues that the events of October 7 must be seen in their context. Wants the debate to include the Palestinian history of attacks from Israel in order to be able to reach peace in the area. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for not acting when Swedish citizens and children are being murdered in Gaza. Asks about the Liberals' condemnation of Israel's actions, which the International Court of Justice has stated are war crimes. Read the speech
- Argues that Vänsterpartiet stands for a two-state solution and has condemned Hamas. Criticizes the government for not helping Swedish citizens in Gaza and accuses the opposing party of turning a blind eye to Israeli war crimes. Read the speech
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- Criticizes that the Moderaterna do not condemn Israel's actions. Argues that Israel is committing war crimes and probably genocide by killing civilians and blocking food deliveries to Gaza. Read the speech
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Situation in Gaza and West Bank: ceasefire and self-defense
- Criticizes the government for not doing the bare minimum to stop the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Argues that Israel's offensive constitutes a genocide as thousands of civilians have been murdered and infrastructure destroyed. Read the speech
- Criticizes the minister for justifying war crimes and for the government prioritizing trade and research cooperation with Israel over the lives of Palestinians. Argues that the government must demand a ceasefire, break cooperation with Israel and support legal processes against genocide. Read the speech
- Demands that the government breaks the agreement with Elbit Systems because the company has links to controversial weapons and activities in settlements. Criticizes that the human dignity of Palestinians is not valued as highly as in Ukraine and demands that Sweden examines itself. Read the speech
Business sector conditions, electricity, and trade policy
- Argues that the budget does not add up. Criticizes the lack of clear rules within trade policy to balance trade and aid and asks which trade tools the government will use to achieve a ceasefire. Read the speech
- Argues that the Moderaterna do not know which trade tools should be used to achieve a ceasefire in Palestine. Suggests that the association agreement can be broken and research collaborations with Israel can be terminated. Read the speech
- Argues that the budget lacks cohesion and negatively affects welfare. Proposes an investment package for the climate, a tax reform, a climate investment agency as well as a higher budget for Vinnova and SGU. Criticizes cuts in higher education and argues that trade agreements must set higher requirements for human rights. Wants to break the association agreement with Israel and introduce sanctions. Read the speech
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- Argues that there are many other countries in the world that could cooperate with Sweden in innovation. Criticizes that support for Israel continues and argues that Sweden must take a stand against the state due to violations of human rights. Read the speech
Education and research: L, V, and S debate school funding
- Criticizes the government's cuts and the market school [marknadsskolan] which hinders the knowledge nation and increases social inequalities. Wants to increase resources for higher education and research, change the funding system, and secure the democratic freedom of students and academics. Read the speech
- Criticizes the previous post's arrogant view on students. Argues that the situation in Palestine is a matter of human rights and that students have an important role in developing society and its values. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government has not acted faster in Gaza. Argues that it is worrying that society is moving towards a more authoritarian thinking that is negative for human rights. Read the speech
Sweden's view on Israel-Gaza conflict and government actions
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- Criticizes that the minister does not demand a ceasefire despite the murders of humanitarian personnel. Argues that the government should support the International Criminal Court's investigation into Israel's war crimes and show more courage for international law. Read the speech
Government investments in crime prevention, defense and education
- Argues that society becomes poorer if one does not invest in education. Criticizes the government's cuts to universities, research grants, and student unions, and asks what the government has against the academy and the students. Read the speech
Immigration, AI, and Sami organization meetings in Riksdag
- Asks how Sweden protects water sources in Chile against European companies' water rights. Also asks how transparency and democratic processes are ensured in connection with the association agreement. Read the speech
Small business support: KD wants less regulation, V criticizes
- Criticizes the government's passivity and the deficient "band-aid" solutions for electricity support and tax deferrals. Advocates for Swedish prices as a permanent solution to the price issue for both consumers and companies. Read the speech
- Argues that authorities lack the budget to implement regulatory simplifications. Criticizes that the vocational schools are being placed on the municipalities as it threatens the supply of skills and regrets that the government's proposal has not gained traction. Read the speech
- Wants to simplify the regulatory framework for small business owners who are forced to answer questions to several different authorities. Argues that the work on these questions has stagnated and proposes that information in other languages be provided on Verksamt.se. Read the speech
Swedish research funding priorities and academic freedom
- Argues that research is crucial for society and the development of democracy. Wants to strengthen academic freedom through financial security, increase equality within academia and calls for a plan to replace animal testing. Read the speech
Nordic cooperation: infrastructure, climate and crisis policy
- Argues that the Nordic countries can solve common problems regarding climate, energy, and social issues through more integrated cooperation. Wants to open borders for citizens, develop the tax system for cross-border commuters, create common preparedness stocks, and include the right to abortion in the international strategy. Proposes a ministerial council for infrastructure and transport to invest in high-speed trains. Also wants to co-coordinate support for Ukraine's reconstruction and protect the Arctic as a low-tension area. Read the speech
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- Argues that the Nordic cooperation and the international strategy are not about national issues. Asks why the right to abortion is not included in the strategy in order to be able to support women in countries such as Poland. Read the speech
University board terms and security competence debate
- Questions about short mandate periods are the right answer to the need for increased security competence. Argues that shortened mandate periods create uncertainty, undermine trust and rush work that should occur more continuously and democratically. Read the speech
- Argues that changes must occur democratically and transparently. Criticizes that the security issue is used as a reason for undemocratic changes and that the bill was drafted in complete secrecy. Read the speech
- Argues that the processes must correspond to the goal of academic freedom. Wants the government to conduct an investigation and build up the work in a more democratic way. Points out that underfunding also threatens academic freedom. Read the speech
Social policy, energy, immigration and children's rights
- Criticizes the government's proposal on the disclosure act as it has met strong opposition from trade unions and staff within, among others, libraries, healthcare, and schools. Asks why the government continues with the proposal despite this opposition. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is shrugging off the issue despite it concerning heavy questions of values. Argues that the proposal goes against professional ethics, human rights, and privacy, and asks why the government wants to implement it if no professional body wants it. Read the speech
University board terms shortened to strengthen security policy
- Criticizes the government's policy for making things more difficult for students through price increases and cuts. Argues that teacher-led hours should be increased, the price tags should be reviewed, and an equality bonus should be introduced. Read the speech
Industrial policy and entrepreneurship conditions in Sweden
- Want to promote a sustainable and modern business sector through state investments in the climate transition, education for start-ups. Propose that the state facilitates for cooperative and employee-owned companies as well as employee takeovers of threatened production. Read the speech
- Criticizes that production is moved abroad to obtain cheaper wages. Argues that Swedish workers should have decent wages and a decent working environment in the Swedish business sector. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden does not punish companies out of the country, but that production is moved when wages are considered too high. Suggests that companies stay through stable infrastructure and controlled electricity costs instead of electricity price subsidies as well as that workers should be able to live with dignity. Read the speech
Regulatory simplification to strengthen company competitiveness
- Argues that small businesses need regulatory simplifications to be able to focus on productivity instead of administration. Wants simplifications to occur without compromising environmental requirements or workers' rights and proposes that smaller companies should be exempt from paying sick pay. Read the speech
Intellectual property rights for Swedish innovation and strategy
- Argues that Sweden must protect innovation and small businesses through intellectual property rights. Wants Sweden to share patents within the health sector and climate technology. Moves for approval of reservation 3 to evaluate the implementation of the new copyright directive. Read the speech
Mineral policy: mining permits, Sami rights and climate goals
- Asks how the government's goals for faster permit processes can be realized at the same time as the budget for state agencies is being reduced. Read the speech
- Argues that authorities need space to improve the permit processes and warns that staff cuts for savings hinder this work. Also points out that the business community is concerned about skills supply and labor immigration. Read the speech
- Proposes approval of reservations 11 and 16. Argues that mineral extraction must occur sustainably through research, innovation, and local ownership. Proposes higher fees where profits go to the local community and demands increased Sami influence as well as economic compensation for historical damages. Read the speech
- Argues that operations must be given space for changes in the way of working. Argues that budget cuts must not occur until authorities have been given the opportunity to implement efficiencies in the permit processes. Read the speech
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Sweden trade policy sustainability welfare and justice debate
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- Criticizes that trade agreements such as Mercosur do not benefit small business owners but instead wipe out small-scale farmers. Argues that the agreements primarily benefit transnational companies that maximize profit through long supply chains at the expense of subcontractors' wages and quality. Read the speech
- Wants a fair trade policy that prioritizes people, the environment, and social justice over the profits of large corporations. Criticizes the Mercosur agreement and the Chile agreement because they risk environmental destruction, violate human rights, and harm indigenous peoples. Read the speech
Sweden's Nato membership: collective defense and security
- Criticizes the government's decision to break Sweden's neutrality and argues that it reduces the country's room for maneuver as a peace mediator. Argues that Nato membership strengthens great power games and affects the Arctic negatively, and therefore says no to Nato. Read the speech
- Criticizes that Nato is described as a democratic organization when member countries such as Poland, Hungary and Turkey are not considered democratic. Argues that instead one should strengthen democratic countries and cooperate to reduce military presence and strengthen civilian values in the Arctic. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden is joining a great power alliance where the USA has the greatest influence. Argues that Sweden has previously been a neutral party and that one now needs to focus on democratic values instead of militarization. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Liberals' trade policy for lacking requirements on human rights in trade with dictatorships. Argues that Sweden should demand more accountability from Russia regarding the oppression of dissidents and activists. Read the speech
- Argues that the democratic space needs to be expanded globally rather than being Western-centered. Criticizes the rapid and closed process for Nato membership and argues that Sweden does not benefit from a military alliance before the content of security and development has been discussed. Read the speech
Regional development policy: mining, nuclear and property tax
- Argues that investments in the transport sector, healthcare, and Swedish prices are necessary to strengthen regional competitiveness. Proposes compensatory measures for rural residents in the event of increased fuel prices as well as legislation to return profits from wind and hydropower to local municipalities. Read the speech
Education and university research budget proposal debate
- Criticizes that the government allocates too little money to maintain staffing levels in municipalities and regions. Asks how competence and staffing shall be achieved when the basis for these employments is being withdrawn. Read the speech
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- Argues that education is a right and criticizes the government's cuts which increase inequalities. Proposes increased funding for higher education institutions, removal of productivity deductions, improved loan terms, expanded base years and increased support for research as well as animal-free research methods. Read the speech
Regional development: SD, S, and M debate growth strategies
- Argues that regional development requires an overall strategy, resources, and state responsibility to secure basic community services and welfare throughout the country. Wants to add 30 billion kronor to municipalities and regions, increase the grant for rural trade, and provide state support to municipalities with protected forests. Read the speech
Copyright in the digital single market: tech giants and AI
- Argues that a strong copyright is necessary to secure incomes and a sustainable culture. Wants tech giants to take greater responsibility through licensing agreements and that cultural workers receive fair compensation as well as information about use. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.