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Lotta Johnsson Fornarve (V)
What Lotta Johnsson Fornarve 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 humanitarian aid goal to reach 1% level
- Thanks Olle Thorell for good cooperation in the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Means that the cooperation has involved criticism of the government's aid policy as well as good cooperation with civil society. Read the speech
- Asks why the support to Islamic Relief has been withdrawn despite their well-functioning work. Criticizes that the precautionary principle is used to stop projects that save infants and argues that the government uses double standards by simultaneously sending money to a prime minister who supports Hamas. Read the speech
- Argues that there is no connection between Islamic Relief and extremism. Criticizes the legally insecure precautionary principle which has led to the withdrawal of support to the organization, which risks starving children dying. Points out that aid to Somalia has been moved to projects near the prime minister. Read the speech
- Wants to restore the one percent goal for aid and criticizes the government's decision to withdraw support to important organizations and countries. Argues that the government is increasing political steering and proposes increased localization of aid as well as a reporting back on the Swedish National Audit Office's observations. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Sweden Democrats' aid activities. Distances itself from extremism and explains that the previous aid project in Palestine was concluded long before Hamas's attacks. Argues that Sida has reviewed the project and confirmed that the funds were used correctly. Read the speech
- Argues that the party has clearly distanced itself from Hamas and ensured that no money goes to terrorism. Criticizes the opponent's party for its racist roots and emphasizes its own anti-racist stance. Read the speech
Government policy on unemployment, economy, security and social issues
- Criticizes that the support to Islamic Relief was stopped due to a precautionary principle. Argues that the principle is impossible to live up to in difficult contexts and that it risks children in Ethiopia dying. Read the speech
- Argues that there is no connection between extremism and Islamic Relief. Criticizes the minister for having interfered in the authority's decision, which can be interpreted as a violation of the constitution. Read the speech
Ukraine aid financing: M wants efficiency, V seeks loans
- Criticizes the government's decision to abandon the one percent goal and drastically reduce aid despite increasing needs. Argues that the phasing out of country strategies risks lives and global security without sufficient impact analyses. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the minister is trying to smear the previous aid which functioned well. Argues that cuts mean that vital programs for vulnerable children are stopped and asks how the minister can defend that support for infants in Ethiopia is being withdrawn. Read the speech
- Argues that the tax for billionaires should be raised to finance strong international aid. Suggests that Sweden can borrow for the aid or refrain from lowering the tax for those with the absolute highest incomes. Read the speech
International aid reporting and Ukraine support debate
- Criticizes that the government is abandoning the one percent goal and reducing international aid so drastically. Argues that aid to Ukraine should be additional and not taken from the regular international aid. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government prioritizes tax cuts for the wealthiest over generous international aid. Argues that reduced aid constitutes a global security risk and suggests that Sweden should increase the aid as well as find additional funds for Ukraine. Read the speech
- Argues that Russia's invasion is a violation of international law and requires extensive military, economic, and humanitarian support. Criticizes the government's decision to abandon the one percent goal and that the aid to Ukraine should not be additional. Wants equality to be prioritized higher in the aid. Read the speech
- Confirms that Vänsterpartiet stands behind the military, humanitarian, and economic support to Ukraine. Argues that the aid to Ukraine should be additional and criticizes the government for having reduced international aid so dramatically. Read the speech
- Stands 100 percent behind the Swedish military support to Ukraine. Argues that aid funds should be used for aid and that other ways to support Ukraine must be found because the need for aid is so great. Read the speech
Nordic and Arctic cooperation on security, economy and climate
- Criticizes that the Helsinki Agreement does not cover more than the status of Åland, the Faroe Islands, and Greenland. Suggests that the government investigates regional solutions for border regions, reviews the double taxation agreements, takes initiative for a sustainable Nordic food strategy, and creates a ministerial council for transport and infrastructure. Argues that Sweden should push for a common Nordic strategy for international aid, strengthen indigenous rights for the Sámi, and work together to recognize Palestine and Western Sahara as independent states. Wants the Nordic region to become a nuclear-weapon-free zone and that Sweden bans nuclear weapons on Swedish territory. Read the speech
- Asks why the government has not carried out a broader revision of the Helsinki Accords. Argues that the agreement needs to be updated to include climate change, digitalization, security issues, as well as the situation of children and young people. Read the speech
- Argues that the Helsinki Agreement needs a broader revision since it is 30 years old. Asks how the minister views the need for a Nordic ministerial council for transport and infrastructure to improve communications. Read the speech
International law and human rights: SD, S, and V proposals
- Questions whether Sweden has done enough to support the international courts. Suggests that Sweden should increase resources to the courts so that they can better investigate human rights violations and war crimes. Read the speech
- Asks whether Sweden should increase support for international courts to investigate crimes against humanity. Argues that Sweden should take a stronger stand against the USA's attempts to undermine the ICC and that the EU should activate the blocking statute. Read the speech
- Want Sweden to more clearly defend international law and human rights by taking a stand against crimes from countries such as Russia, Israel, USA and China. Proposes that Sweden joins to include ecocide in the Rome Statute, strengthens the UN, provides resources to the ICC and ICJ, and cancels the legal assistance agreement with Hong Kong. Read the speech
- Argues that the Swedish support for the UN system has decreased significantly. Wants to increase the support for the UN to strengthen our influence and preserve international law and human rights. Read the speech
- Agree that all countries must contribute to the UN and pressure those countries that do not pay. Argues that Sweden must increase support to organizations for equality and reinstate support to UNRWA. Read the speech
Healthcare management, deportations and maternal care grants
- Argues that the support for the organization Hepatica violates the regulatory framework because they support an organization that opposes women's rights. Asks if it is time to withdraw the support to Hepatica. Read the speech
UN role in Swedish foreign policy: SD, S, and V proposals
- Wants to move for approval of reservation 6. Argues that international law is being sidelined and criticizes the government's reduced support for important UN bodies. Proposes a national UN strategy with a focus on diplomacy and feminist foreign policy. Read the speech
Extra budget for Ukraine support and vaccine preparedness
- Argues that Russia's invasion is unacceptable and demands expanded economic sanctions as well as broad and long-term support for Ukraine. Moves for approval of the proposal for increased support to Ukraine in its entirety. Read the speech
SRHR aid and women's rights: S and V debate funding cuts
- Criticizes the government for cutting support to women, girls, and hbtqi persons as well as SRHR. Argues that reduced resources increase the risk of sexual violence, unsafe abortions, and worsened maternal healthcare. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is withdrawing long-term development cooperation in countries such as Liberia, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. Argues that this threatens the peace and the rights of the most vulnerable women and girls. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for having abandoned the feminist foreign policy and reduced support for equality and SRHR. Wants to reintroduce the feminist foreign policy, strengthen support for UN bodies and earmark 10 percent of aid for SRHR. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden must increase support for gender equality and SRHR due to a historical backlash. Criticizes that support is decreasing in the budget and asks about the consequences of Sweden having left strategies in Africa. Read the speech
- Argues that support for Ukraine must not be taken from aid because the most vulnerable people must not be left behind. Criticizes that reduced support to countries such as Tanzania is a setback for women's and girls' rights and economic opportunities. Read the speech
Legal certainty and civil society's role in Swedish aid
- Argues that the government's guidelines for Sida lead to arbitrariness and legal uncertainty. Criticizes the strict precautionary principle which risks undermining the principle of equal treatment and limiting civil society's opportunities. Asks if the minister wants to review the guidelines to ensure legal certainty. Read the speech
- Argues that the precautionary principle is incomprehensible and paves the way for arbitrariness. Criticizes that support to Islamic Relief has been withdrawn despite the organization being humanitarian and demands that the government review its guidelines to ensure legal certainty and equal treatment. Read the speech
- Argues that all organizations seeking humanitarian contributions should be treated equally and with legal certainty. Criticizes that the support to Islamic Relief has been withdrawn due to a strange precautionary principle that allows for arbitrariness. Read the speech
Israel-Palestine conflict: Sweden's position and EU agreement
- Argues that humanitarian aid to Gaza and the West Bank must increase and that Sweden must resume support for UNRWA. Criticizes the government's decision to stop support for rights organizations and accompaniment programs. Suggests that the international community should put heavy pressure on Israel through sanctions and that aid to Palestine should increase. Read the speech
Sweden foreign policy: Ukraine aid, Nato, and DCA agreement
- Argues that international aid and climate aid are important security policy aspects. Criticizes that the government abandons poor countries and ends support to climate funds, which constitutes a security policy risk. Read the speech
- Argues that support for Ukraine must not occur at the expense of the world's most vulnerable people and should be provided additionally. Criticizes that the removal of climate aid to developing countries is a security policy risk that benefits authoritarian regimes. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's cuts in aid and argues that the resources should instead be used to help the world's most vulnerable. Wants to reintroduce the feminist foreign policy, reinstate support for UNRWA and restore aid to 1 percent of gdp. Read the speech
- Asks how it is possible that the government sends aid to a corrupt Somali prime minister who supports Hamas. Argues that the aid funds are used to bribe the leader in exchange for Somalia accepting deported Somali refugees. Read the speech
- Questions have been asked whether aid funds have been used to bribe a corrupt prime minister. Criticizes that Sweden has withdrawn its support for the important Ecumenical Companion Program, which documents abuses against Palestinians. Read the speech
- Regrets that Sweden has reduced its support to the UN. Criticizes that the government has abandoned the feminist foreign policy and argues that equality must permeate all foreign, security, and aid policy. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the support for equality in aid has decreased drastically between 2021 and 2024. Argues that Sweden should increase its support as the USA scales back support for women, girls, and hbtqi-persons. Read the speech
Sweden's position on Western Sahara and Morocco's autonomy plan
- Regrets that the government is taking the side of the occupying power and deviating from Sweden's previous position. Argues that the autonomy plan deprives the Western Saharawis of the right to self-determination and asks why the government is deviating from its previous line. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is taking the side of the occupying power by supporting Morocco's autonomy plan, which contradicts international law and Sweden's previous position. Asks why the government is deviating from its previous line and whether it stands behind the International Court of Justice's decision. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government deviates from its historical line by supporting Morocco's autonomy plan, which risks undermining the Western Saharawis' right to self-determination. Asks if the government stands behind the International Court of Justice's decision and demands direct aid to refugees. Read the speech
International aid budget: 1% goal, Ukraine and feminist policy
- Criticizes the government for sending aid to Somalia's prime minister despite his antisemitic statements and praises of Hamas. Asks how this is compatible with the government's policy against Islamist organizations and work against corruption. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government has tried to obscure agreements with Somalia. Asks if it is correct to provide aid to a prime minister who hails Hamas and is antisemitic. Read the speech
- Asks how priorities were made when the government concluded a secret agreement with the Somali regime. Criticizes the agreement as a bribe to a corrupt prime minister and argues that it violates transparency. Read the speech
- Argues that the investigation shows that no money has gone to terrorism. Criticizes that the government sends aid to Somalia's prime minister and calls it a bribe. Asks how this is compatible with Sweden's work against corruption. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's cuts in aid and the phasing out of the feminist foreign policy. Wants to reintroduce the feminist foreign policy, increase support for women and girls and gradually restore the one percent goal. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the budget implies reduced support for gender equality and SRHR. Argues that gender equality must permeate all areas and wants to resume the feminist foreign policy as well as maintain aid to poor countries. Read the speech
- Argues that the feminist foreign policy has yielded results and wants to resume it. Wants equality to permeate the aid policy by allocating at least 50 percent of the aid to women and girls. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is abandoning some of the world's poorest countries and argues that this goes against the goal of combating poverty. Asks how the Christian Democrats can defend that Sweden risks rolling back important aid projects. Read the speech
- Argues that the closure of embassies and strategies makes it more difficult for organizations to operate in the poorest countries. Criticizes that support to the most vulnerable is being withdrawn without a consequence analysis and warns of reduced credibility as well as increased influence from China and Russia. Read the speech
Judiciary resources, penalties and preventive measures debate
- Criticizes the proposal to lower the age of criminal responsibility to 13 years as it violates the Convention on the Rights of the Child and lacks support from authorities and research. Argues that the reduction does not decrease crime but risks increasing it. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's policy undermines preventive work through cuts in welfare. Criticizes the proposal to lower the age of criminal responsibility as experts and research show that it can increase youth crime. Instead wants to offer support and help to children. Read the speech
Sweden justice system: crime fighting investment and mafia law
- Criticizes that the preventive work is not mentioned. Argues that investments in welfare, school, and leisure activities are necessary to stop the new recruitment of children into criminal gangs. Read the speech
- Proposes that the police receive more resources and training to patrol online. Argues that safety is created through massive investments in school and welfare instead of tax cuts for high-income earners. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's measures are not working and criticizes the proposal on lowered age of criminal responsibility. Proposes safety zones, increased resources to the police and customs operations, as well as increased support for women exposed to violence and legal aid. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's proposal for harsher penalties is not effective because crime and recruitment to gangs continue. Proposes safety zones, an accident investigation board, and increased preventive work through investments in school and social services. Read the speech
- Argues that there are good conditions for negotiations regarding preventive work and welfare. Wants the police to receive more resources to patrol online to detect persons who recruit children. Read the speech
Stricter parole rules: SD and M propose three-quarters quota
- Supports the government's proposal for stricter rules on conditional release. Argues that the state must take greater responsibility for the integration of former convicts and proposes an investigation into financial responsibility for maintenance and housing. Also wants to review the possibility of more people being able to complete their prison sentence in halfway houses and motions for an evaluation of the legislative changes after five years. Read the speech
Gang crime, elderly care and criminal policy debate
- Argues that the proposal to lower the age of criminal responsibility to 13 years conflicts with the Convention on the Rights of the Child and could increase juvenile crime. Asks whether the government will withdraw the proposal after researchers and authorities have criticized it. Read the speech
Swedish aid to Somalia: migration, corruption and trust
- Criticizes that aid funds have been redirected to the Somali government in exchange for deportations, which resembles bribery and risks corruption. Asks whether the agreement is compatible with the government's reform agenda and how the use of aid for migration policy goals can be justified. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government has used aid as a bribe to get Somalia to accept people facing deportation. Argues that this has damaged the trust in Swedish aid and that the money has gone to corruption. Read the speech
- Criticizes that aid funds have been used to benefit a corrupt prime minister and argues that this is a scandal that has damaged Sweden's reputation. Asks why support for democracy projects has been discontinued in order to instead move money close to the prime minister's office. Read the speech
Swedish support for UNRWA and aid for schools and clinics
- Argues that UNRWA is indispensable for supporting Palestinian refugees and that no other organization can replace its work. Criticizes the government's decision to withdraw support and asks if they will follow the decisions of the International Court of Justice and the EU. Read the speech
- Argues that UNRWA is the hub for aid work in Gaza and the only organization that can save lives to that extent. Urges the government to resume support to UNRWA because the organization cannot be replaced. Read the speech
EU-Morocco interim agreement on Western Sahara and Polisario
- Criticizes that the EU Commission bypasses the European Court of Justice's decisions and international law by entering into a trade agreement with Morocco that includes Western Sahara without Polisario's consent. Argues that Sweden must stand firm on its previous positions and not accept agreements that include the occupied territory. Read the speech
- Regrets the change in Sweden's previous position and demands that Sweden says no to the trade agreement with Morocco. Argues that the agreement violates international law, contributes to the occupation of Western Sahara and lacks approval from Polisario. Read the speech
Electronic monitoring for prison sentences to reduce recidivism
- Welcomes the bill on expanded possibilities for electronic surveillance as it is a proportionate sanction for less serious crimes. Argues that it promotes rehabilitation, reduces the risk of recidivism and is socio-economically profitable. Read the speech
Aid, citizenship, tax relief, defense and healthcare debate
- Criticizes the secret agreement with Somalia which contains corruption links and resembles a bribe. Asks if more similar agreements exist and why these projects are prioritized over aid to UNRWA. Read the speech
UNRWA funding redistribution and activities debate
- Argues that people are starving in Gaza and that Sweden must do more than lean on the EU. Criticizes that the government is withholding funds in Swedish accounts instead of restoring the support to UNRWA. Suggests that the resources should be given to the organization that has the best capacity to deliver the support. Read the speech
- Argues that it is unreasonable that support to Gaza still remains on Swedish accounts. Claims that UNRWA is a prerequisite for the support to reach out and criticizes that withdrawn funds threaten the children's schooling. Read the speech
- Argues that UNRWA is indispensable for delivering aid and that no other organization can fill its vacuum. Wants Sweden to provide support to the organization because it is the hub of the aid work. Read the speech
School, culture, environment and economy question period
- Asks whether Sweden should follow Spain's example and introduce national sanctions against Israel. Argues that Sweden can take the lead and show the way by introducing an arms embargo if the political will exists. Read the speech
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Government decision not to pay emergency aid to UNRWA
- Argues that the situation in Gaza is a catastrophe and that Sweden must exert maximum pressure on Israel. Criticizes the government's decision to withdraw support for UNRWA despite the agency Sida considering the organization indispensable. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's decision to stop the support to UNRWA despite the agency Sida having assessed the organization as irreplaceable. Argues that the decision is irresponsible, lacks a sensible explanation, and has catastrophic consequences for the civilian population. Read the speech
- Asks who one listens to when Sida has judged UNRWA as irreplaceable. Argues that UNRWA is the hub of the aid work and demands that the government sends disaster relief as well as restores the core funding. Read the speech
Crime in welfare, Gaza arms embargo and employer costs
- Accuses the government of ministerial rule by blocking Sida's disaster relief to UNRWA. Argues that UNRWA is the only organization with the capacity to save lives and asks why the government does not trust its own expert agency. Read the speech
Nordic cooperation and Arctic strategy: defense and green transition
- Want to strengthen Nordic cooperation by removing border barriers, promoting equality and investigating subsidized abortion aid. Proposes a marine protected area in the Arctic with a ban on oil extraction, a sustainable food strategy and a nuclear-weapon-free zone in the Nordics. Read the speech
- Argues that Nordic cooperation must be safeguarded and developed in order to break down border barriers. Wants to develop climate work, strengthen the Arctic and that the Nordic region as a common force should be able to do more globally, for example by countering aid cuts. Read the speech
- Argues that there is a broad consensus on strengthening Nordic cooperation by removing border barriers, improving railways, and strengthening civil defense. Instead wants to drive issues regarding increased international aid and strengthened cooperation on the global arena. Read the speech
Foreign policy, education, healthcare and UNRWA funding
- Argues that the humanitarian situation in Gaza is catastrophic. Asks if the government trusts Sida's assessment and wants Sweden to send support to UNRWA. Read the speech
Sweden's foreign policy, aid budget and Taiwan cooperation
- Argues that the world is becoming more uncertain and that Sweden must increase its global engagement in the UN. Criticizes that the government abolished the feminist foreign policy and that aid for equality has decreased. Wants to see an integrated equality strategy. Read the speech
- Argues that the gender equality aid is the lowest in 25 years and that resources to UN bodies have decreased. Wants Sweden to take the lead by increasing the aid and creating a strategy to counter global cuts. Read the speech
- Argues that aid has been cut, which reduces resources for equality and SRHR. Criticizes that the equality grant to Ukraine has decreased significantly and argues that the successful feminist foreign policy is now being withdrawn. Read the speech
Consumer rights: fraud protection, debt register and ads
- Argues that consumers are at a disadvantage due to aggressive marketing and increased living costs. Wants to legislate a duty for municipalities to provide good consumer guidance and proposes a reverse Nix register to limit telephone sales. Read the speech
Aid for SRHR and gender equality work and feminist policy
- Criticizes that the gender equality aid has decreased and that the government has not responded to how the downward trend should be broken. Argues that the government should return to the feminist foreign policy and take a leading role in strengthening women's rights. Read the speech
- Criticizes that gender equality aid is decreasing despite gender equality being a core value. Argues that the government must reverse the trend, increase the aid, and raise the voice for the rights of women, girls, and LGBTQ persons globally. Read the speech
- Argues that gender equality aid is retreating and that Sweden must raise its voice and contribute more financially. Criticizes that it has become worse since the feminist foreign policy was removed and asks if the government will increase the aid. Read the speech
Armed Forces personnel: 30% higher allowance and 3.5% GDP
- Argues that the staff is the foundation for Sweden's security and requires large financial supplements to raise wages and improve working conditions. Wants to move for approval of reservation 4 to recruit and retain staff through better conditions. Read the speech
International aid: SD, S, and V debate reform and cuts
- Criticizes the government's strategy for civil society to be tied closer to the government and thereby lose its independence. Argues that instructions not to oppose Swedish interests are worrying and questions how these interests are assessed. Read the speech
- Expresses concern that the strategy could limit civil society's right to act independently. Asks whether the government will stand by previous agreements and criticizes the proposal that one may not influence countries outside the ODA list. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's cuts in aid and the abolition of the one percent goal as morally reprehensible. Wants to restore the one percent goal, increase support for women and SRHR, resume support for UNRWA as well as expand trade union aid. Read the speech
- Argues that Swedish aid in general has functioned and reached its goal. Wants 1 percent of GDP to be allocated to aid and criticizes that the comprehensive wording on equality has been removed. Read the speech
- Argues that the previous aid has functioned well and criticizes claims about its shortcomings. Wants half of the aid to be earmarked for women and girls and that civil society receives strong support. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is reducing the financial support for gender equality and SRHR despite gender equality being said to be a core value. Asks what strategy Sweden has to meet the American attacks against gender equality and SRHR. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden must cooperate internationally to counter aid cuts that affect women and LGBTQ persons. Wants half of the aid to go to women and girls and that 10 percent be earmarked for SRHR. Read the speech
Measures for children suspected of serious crimes: SD, S, M
- Criticizes that criminal gangs run HVB homes and use them as a recruitment base for young people. Asks how society should act to address the problem and suggests that the public sector takes over the operation. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government has not stopped criminal links in HVB homes earlier due to a belief in the market. Argues that the public sector must take over the operation to achieve control, uniformity, and ensure competent staff. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's repressive policy is irresponsible and instead demands long-term investments in school, social services, and leisure activities to stop recruitment to the gangs. Wants the public sector to take over the operation of HVB homes to guarantee safety and competence. Read the speech
- Argues that the police and social services can already communicate. Criticizes the government's and the Sverigedemokraternas policy of reducing resources to municipalities and regions instead of investing in school and social services. Advocates for increased investments in municipalities and regions to enable preventive work. Read the speech
- Argues that authorities can already cooperate but need more resources and clearer structures. Criticizes that municipalities and regions lack resources and wants to invest in early support for children in the risk zone. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is doing too little and is reducing support to municipalities and regions. Advocates for greater investments in school and leisure activities to provide children in risk zones with alternatives to crime. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's and the Sweden Democrats' focus on stricter punishments for children. Argues that children should be treated within social services rather than the criminal justice system and wants to invest in preventive work by providing municipalities and regions with significantly more resources. Read the speech
Middle East and North Africa aid strategy: market focus vs. UNRWA
- Criticizes that the government is withdrawing support for UNRWA and rights organizations as well as removing the special strategy for Palestine. Argues that the occupation is the greatest obstacle to development and asks why it is not mentioned in the strategy. Read the speech
- Argues that the Israeli occupation is the fundamental cause of the lack of economic development. Wants the government to resume support for UNRWA, human rights organizations, and the Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme. Criticizes that the withdrawn support contradicts the government's own goals. Read the speech
- Wants the government to resume support for UNRWA, human rights organizations, and the Ecumenical Companion Program. Argues that the strategy must include that the occupation is the greatest obstacle to peace and proposes sanctions against Israel. Read the speech
Government support for Swedish peace organizations funding
- Criticizes that the government is withdrawing the state support for peace organizations and interprets the decision as an attack on critical voices. Asks if the minister intends to reintroduce or replace the abolished support. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden can support both Ukraine and Swedish peace organizations. Criticizes that the government is withdrawing support for organizations that are critical of the government and asks how the minister explains the reductions. Read the speech
- Argues that it is a wrong prioritization to reduce the support to peace organizations. Criticizes the government's decision to cut the state support and demands that the support be reinstated in order to safeguard democratic society. Read the speech
Israel and Palestine: Two-state solution, UNRWA and trade
- Argues that Sweden should pressure Israel into a permanent ceasefire through sanctions. Wants the government to immediately resume support for UNRWA and human rights organizations. Read the speech
Defense, aid, social services and security policy debate
- Asks if Sweden increases the support to the Palestinians and proposes that the crucial support to UNRWA be resumed. Argues that Israel must be pressured into a permanent ceasefire and that sanctions should be used as a means of pressure. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has not understood UNRWA's unique role and capacity to replace the organization. Criticizes that Sweden is the only European country that has withdrawn support despite the fact that UNRWA reaches out on the ground. Read the speech
Video surveillance: SD motion to simplify permit procedures
- Argues that the proposal is not sufficiently legally secure or well-considered regarding the protection of personal privacy. Criticizes that the permit requirement is removed and demands that the government instead should simplify administrative routines. Read the speech
Sweden's foreign policy: Ukraine aid, feminist policy and DCA
- Argues that the government is violating the regulatory framework by using aid funds for domestic integration. Asks whether the Sweden Democrats believe that Sweden should follow agreed regulatory frameworks for how aid may be used. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is violating the regulatory framework by using aid funds for domestic integration and repatriation. Asks whether the Sweden Democrats believe that Sweden should comply with the OECD-DAC rules on how aid may be used. Read the speech
- Asks how the government could have supported a UN resolution that described UNRWA as indispensable only to then completely terminate support for the organization. Argues that this is incomprehensible, wrong and catastrophic. Read the speech
- Argues that there is a lack of evidence that UNRWA is infiltrated by Hamas and calls the government's actions a discredit. Criticizes the government for withdrawing support for the organization despite having previously claimed its indispensability. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's aid cuts and the use of aid funds for domestic integration. Wants to re-establish the feminist foreign policy, strengthen support for Sudan, Gaza and Ukraine, and increase aid to women and girls. Read the speech
- Argues that the work for equality for women, peace and security receives too few resources and that it is harmful to dismantle Sweden's international equality work. Asks whether the Christian Democrats will work to implement the agenda in its entirety. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's cuts to support for women, peace and security are deeply concerning. Asks whether the Christian Democrats will work to ensure that Sweden implements the agenda for women, peace and security in its entirety. Read the speech
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- Argues that Sweden must increase aid to women and girls. Criticizes the government for having cut support to UNFPA and UN Women and demands that resources for equality must be increased. Read the speech
Sweden's withdrawal of core support to UNRWA
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- Criticizes that the government, by withdrawing support for UNRWA, falls into the Israeli trap and contributes to attacks on international law. Argues that the decision is inconsistent and demands that the government reinstates the support. Read the speech
Sweden's cooperation with ICC and execution of arrest warrants
- Argues that Israel's attacks against civilians violate international law and constitute war crimes. Asks whether the government will work to protect the ICC's integrity against threats from the USA. Wants clear language that Netanyahu and Gallant will be arrested if they travel to Sweden. Read the speech
- Asks whether the minister agrees that Israel has committed war crimes in Gaza and whether those responsible should be arrested if they come to Sweden. Argues that Sweden is obligated to arrest these persons and demands clearer pressure on the USA as well as increased support for the international courts. Read the speech
UNRWA image in Sweden and Israel's influence operations
- Argues that Israel's influence operations against Sweden and UNRWA are a serious threat to democracy that must have consequences. Criticizes the government's decision to stop support to UNRWA as inconsistent and asks if the minister intends to take action. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for not acting against Israel's influence campaigns that threaten democracy. Argues that Sweden must restore support for UNRWA and demands that the minister contact Israel's ambassador. Read the speech
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West Bank international presence support and settlement policy
- Criticizes that Sida is stopping the support for the Ecumenical Companion Program and rights organizations. Argues that the program is successful in curbing violence and protecting the civilian population, and asks if the minister is truly informed about its importance. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is withdrawing support for the companion program and eight rights organizations despite their work for peace and human rights. Argues that the support should be increased instead of reduced as the program mitigates violence and promotes a two-state solution. Urges the minister to reconsider the decision. Read the speech
- Urges the minister to resume and increase support for functioning projects such as the Ecumenical Companion Programme and rights organizations. Argues that these programs protect civilians and mitigate violence through an international presence on the West Bank. Read the speech
Removal of democratically elected mayors in Turkey
- Criticizes the government's lack of concrete measures and commitment against violations of human rights and democracy in Turkey. Argues that the government is evading responsibility for abuses against the Kurdish population and the removal of democratically elected mayors. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden must react with greater force against violations of human rights and democracy in Turkey. Wants the government to protest more clearly against the dismissal of mayors and criticize the Turkish state's oppression of the opposition. Read the speech
- Hopes that the government protests more directly and forcefully against the removal of the democratically elected mayors. Argues that the government must turn directly to the Turkish government and the embassy and more clearly raise the issue internationally. Read the speech
Iraq child marriage risk and Sweden's international actions
- Argues that the proposed legislative change in Iraq is a violation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child and threatens women's rights. Wants the government to take a clearer stand, protest forcefully in international bodies and direct criticism directly to the Iraqi embassy. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Sweden Democrats' rhetoric and argues that child marriage is a violation of human rights. Wants Sweden to act more forcefully in international bodies and increase support to UNFPA. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Sweden Democrats for being a racist party. Argues that the government should protest clearly against Iraq's legislative proposal as it threatens women's rights and violates the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Suggests that Sweden acts more forcefully in the EU and the UN. Read the speech
International aid: SD, M, S, MP, KD debate size and focus
- Criticizes that the government uses aid money for domestic integration and repatriation. Argues that this violates the OECD's framework and is deeply serious. Read the speech
- Criticizes that aid funds are used for activities that are not aid. Argues that Sweden is cutting back on aid for equality and SRHR despite equality being a core value. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's cuts in aid and the use of aid funds for domestic costs. Wants to reintroduce the one percent goal, increase support to Palestine and ensure that aid prioritizes poverty reduction, equality and climate support. Read the speech
- Wants to reintroduce the ecumenical companion program. Argues that Sweden has been an important donor and asks how the member views the fact that support for the important program risks ceasing. Read the speech
- Asks if the member is prepared to stand up for the ecumenical accompaniment program and work to ensure it receives support in the future. Argues that the program is an important contribution to support vulnerable people. Read the speech
Bangladesh democracy and human rights: M and V debate status
- Argues that Sweden must push with greater force so that general, democratic elections can get started. Asks if the government intends to follow up its letter with clearer requirements on elections and that an independent commission investigates abuses from the last 15 years. Read the speech
- Argues that it is a fundamental prerequisite for democratic development that free elections are held as soon as possible. Wants Sweden to act in the UN to appoint an independent commission to investigate all abuses during the last 15 years. Read the speech
- Urges the government to push with greater force so that general, democratic elections are held as soon as possible. Argues that Sweden must act in the UN so that an independent commission is appointed to investigate abuses during the last 15 years. Read the speech
Palestine conflict: Rights of the Child violations and sanctions
- Argues that Sweden is obligated to protect children in Gaza according to the Convention on the Rights of the Child and criticizes the government's passivity in the face of war crimes and genocide. Wants Sweden to freeze the association agreement with Israel and condemn the genocide. Read the speech
- Argues that humanitarian aid is not enough to save children's lives. Criticizes the government's previous decision to freeze aid to UNRWA and proposes powerful sanctions in the UN as well as that the association agreement with Israel be halted. Read the speech
Sweden's international aid evaluation and reporting debate
- Asks whether the Moderaterna intend to follow the OECD-DAC rules for how aid money may be used. Argues that aid money is used for costs that are not counted as aid, which does not contribute to the achievement of the goals. Read the speech
- Argues that aid funds should go towards helping poor people in the world and not towards Swedish costs. Criticizes that aid money is used for returns from Sweden and argues that the strategy is unclear. Read the speech
- Welcomes clearer reporting but criticizes the government for the aid being used for domestic costs that contravene regulations. Argues that the aid should benefit the recipient rather than Swedish interests and defends the one percent goal. Read the speech
- Argues that trade and aid are not the same thing and that there is a risk if Swedish companies benefit. Criticizes that the strategy prioritizes Swedish interests over the recipient's development. Read the speech
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Swedish foreign aid cuts: 1% goal and Russia support
- Criticizes that the government is making significant cuts and abandoning the one percent goal despite increasing poverty. Argues that the government is smearing a well-functioning aid system and criticizes that the aid is used for domestic integration, which violates the OECD-DAC regulations. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's cuts in aid and argues that aid should benefit the recipient rather than Swedish companies. Asks why the government is abandoning the policy for global development and whether Sweden follows the OECD-DAC framework. Read the speech
- Criticizes that aid is used to benefit Swedish companies instead of the recipient. Wants to return to a one percent target for international aid by prioritizing the poorest and most vulnerable instead of tax cuts. Read the speech
Sweden's development cooperation strategy for civil society
- Criticizes that terminated agreements have created uncertainty, resulted in lost jobs, and reduced confidence in Swedish aid. Argues that the agreements should have been allowed to run their course and questions restrictions on advocacy work as well as the requirement not to counteract Swedish interests. Read the speech
- Criticizes that entered agreements have been terminated prematurely instead of being allowed to run out. Argues that restrictions regarding multiple levels and requirements for own financing hinder the work for small organizations and risk stopping the aid. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the reorganization has created confusion and concern for organizations. Argues that civil society should operate on its own terms without detailed state management and suggests that funds should be able to be paid out in several stages. Read the speech
Emergency support for Western Saharan refugee camps
- Argues that the situation in the Western Saharan refugee camps is acute due to cuts in aid and flooding. Asks whether the government will send emergency and long-term support to meet the needs for food and medicine. Read the speech
- Argues that the current support is insufficient as the situation has worsened drastically due to food shortages and floods. Asks whether the government will send emergency aid and guarantee long-term support to the West Saharan refugee camps. Read the speech
- Argues that the current support is insufficient because the situation has deteriorated dramatically and requires extra support to save lives. Asks if the government will send emergency support as well as guarantee that the long-term support continues. Read the speech
HVB homes criminal networks, aid budget and security debate
- Criticizes that the government's budget implies a departure from the Swedish aid tradition by lowering the aid. Asks how the minister defends the reduction during global crises and whether the aid will be maintained in accordance with the UN's and EU's recommendations. Read the speech
- Asks if the minister intends to stand by the recommendation to allocate at least 0.7 percent of GNI to aid. Criticizes that 2.6 billion kronor are used to pay for empty refugee housing instead of supporting poor people. Read the speech
Defense cooperation with USA: DCA agreement and nuclear risk
- Criticizes that the DCA agreement lacks a ban on nuclear weapons on Swedish territory, unlike similar agreements in neighboring countries. Asks if the counterparty means that it could be relevant to place nuclear weapons on Swedish territory. Read the speech
- Asks why it is dangerous to legislate on nuclear weapons if Sweden does not want them on Swedish territory. Argues that nuclear weapons make Sweden a clearer target and proposes legislation that prohibits the import, storage, and transit of nuclear weapons. Read the speech
- Criticizes that American soldiers largely receive immunity and are subject to US laws instead of Swedish laws. Asks whether Swedish law should apply to everyone staying in Sweden who commits a crime. Read the speech
- Asks why no gender equality analysis has been conducted for the DCA agreement. Argues that there is great uncertainty regarding which legislation applies to sex buying and consent and argues that these ambiguities should have been clarified before the agreement was written. Read the speech
- Criticizes the agreement for lack of transparency, risk of American impunity, and lack of a ban on nuclear weapons on Swedish territory. Wants the government to introduce national legislation against nuclear weapons and demands that the proposal be rejected or that a declaration of intent be approved. Read the speech
- Argues that nuclear weapons on Swedish territory constitute a threat to Sweden and the Nordic countries. Wants legislation that prohibits nuclear weapons on Swedish territory because the agreement lacks such guarantees. Read the speech
- Expresses concern over the lack of legislation prohibiting nuclear weapons on Swedish territory in times of peace and war. Wants Sweden to work more forcefully for nuclear disarmament and that the Nordic region remains nuclear-weapon-free. Read the speech
Swedish aid to Ukraine and workers' rights trade union strategy
- Argues that the aid to Ukraine should consist of additional funds beyond the existing budget. Asks about the government's strategy to strengthen trade union work and workers' rights in the reform agenda. Read the speech
- Argues that the aid should benefit poverty reduction and the recipient's interests rather than the interests of Swedish companies. Asks how the government wants to strengthen trade union work in Ukraine and criticizes that agreements with civil society have been terminated prematurely. Read the speech
- Argues that the aid has other goals than trade and investments. Criticizes the lack of clear wording regarding trade union work in the reform agenda and requests the government's strategy for Ukraine. Asks whether agreements for civil society organizations will expire. Read the speech
Sweden security policy: Nato membership and nuclear deterrence
- Argues that nuclear weapons are the most destructive weapon of mass destruction and pose an enormous threat to global security. Asks whether Sweden should enact legislation for a clear ban on nuclear weapons on Swedish soil. Read the speech
- Argues that nuclear weapons do not function as a deterrent because Nato reserves the right to strike first. Wants Sweden to push for the principle of "no first use" within Nato to increase global security. Read the speech
- Wants Sweden to act powerfully to ensure the International Court of Justice is complied with and that the EU pauses the association agreement with Israel. Argues that Sweden should ban nuclear weapons on its territory, push for "no first use" within Nato and work for a nuclear-free zone in the Middle East. Criticizes SD's anonymous accounts and wants to counter troll factories. Proposes that Sweden should work for a binding international convention against fully autonomous weapons systems. Read the speech
- Argues that nuclear deterrence is a chimera and that nuclear weapons must never be stationed on Swedish or Nordic territory. Wants to actively work for mutual nuclear disarmament by making demands on both Russia and Nato as well as pushing for the principle of "no first use". Read the speech
- Argues that nuclear deterrence does not work and that the only way forward is a powerful disarmament by making demands on all nuclear powers. Emphasizes that a worldwide opinion is necessary to achieve successful disarmament. Read the speech
- Argues that nuclear weapons are significantly more destructive than conventional weapons because they can cause mass famine and long-lasting environmental effects. Wants Sweden to set requirements for all nuclear-weapon states in order to achieve a powerful disarmament. Read the speech
- Argues that countries with nuclear weapons are at greater risk and emphasizes the importance of the Nordic region remaining nuclear-free. Explains that the party was against Nato membership because of Nato as a nuclear weapons alliance with undemocratic members. Wants to set demands on Nato regarding democracy and a ban on nuclear weapons on Swedish soil. Argues that Sweden should leave Nato when the time is right. Read the speech
OSCE role in conflicts: Moscow Mechanism, Ukraine, and Belarus
- Argues that Sweden should prioritize human rights, democracy, and equality within the OSCE. Wants Sweden to support Ukraine, exert pressure on Russia, act forcefully for a ceasefire in Gaza and invoke the Moscow Mechanism in the face of threats against hbtqi persons. Criticizes the choice of Björn Söder as chairman as he should not attack minorities' rights. Read the speech
Human rights, democracy and ecocide in the Rome Statute
- Demands clearer guidelines in the reform agenda for the work on equality. Asks whether Israel's warfare in Gaza is proportionate and whether Israel has committed war crimes by killing so many civilians. Read the speech
- Condemns Hamas' brutal attacks on civilians, but argues that Israel has violated the laws of war by punishing an entire population. Wants the Swedish government to more clearly criticize Israel's actions and blocking of supplies. Read the speech
- Argues that Israel violates international law in Gaza and criticizes Sweden for resuming arms trade with Turkey. Wants Sweden to work for the release of political prisoners in Turkey and that ecocide be included in the Rome Statute. Read the speech
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- Answers no to the possibility of negotiating peace at the current moment. Argues that Sweden and Europe must continue to provide massive military and humanitarian support to Ukraine. Read the speech
Civil society support: Government proposal and V's criticism
- Criticizes that the government is pulling the rug out from under well-established organizations by terminating agreements before they have expired. Argues that this is irresponsible, creates uncertainty, and is a waste of taxpayers' money as well-functioning projects are threatened. Read the speech
- Criticizes that Sida terminates agreements that have not expired and that this creates concern among organizations and recipients. Argues that the proposal for Sida to take over the civil society support threatens expertise and local presence. Also criticizes shorter agreements and increased self-financing requirements which risk forcing small organizations to close down. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is terminating entered agreements and pulling the rug out from under projects that have required large resources. Argues that this is a waste of tax money and risks damaging the trust in Swedish aid. Read the speech
National strategy against organized crime: SD, M, and MP views
- Asks how the member thinks when inmates are to serve prison sentences abroad. Argues that sentences abroad make it almost impossible to be reintegrated into Swedish society and emphasizes the importance of the correctional services providing opportunities for reintegration. Read the speech
- Argues that it has not worked particularly well to rent prison places abroad. Criticizes prison sentences in other countries as it hinders contact with loved ones and reintegration into Swedish society. Read the speech
- Argues that the strategy lacks a holistic approach and emphasizes the need for crime prevention work to stop the recruitment of young people. Criticizes the government's repressive path and instead advocates for expanded community care with electronic monitoring to free up places and lower costs. Read the speech
Western Sahara status and human rights: Morocco occupation
- Criticizes Morocco's illegal occupation and sabotage of the referendum. Argues that the government should put harder pressure on Morocco for independence and demands clearer guidelines for Swedish companies' investments on occupied land. Read the speech
- Demands that the government expresses support for Western Sahara's right to self-determination. Criticizes Morocco's occupation as illegal and suggests that Sweden develops clear guidelines for companies to prevent investments on occupied land. Read the speech
- Demands a clearer position on Western Sahara's independence and wants Sweden to put harder pressure on Morocco for a referendum. Argues that clearer guidelines are needed for Swedish companies' investments on occupied land and proposes that Sweden recognizes Western Sahara according to the parliamentary decision from 2012. Read the speech
Sweden international aid: SD wants to cut UNRWA payments
- Criticizes that the government and SD froze the aid to Palestine and UNRWA during a catastrophic situation. Argues that it was irresponsible and risked human lives. Asks if the government still opposes the resumed aid to UNRWA. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Sverigedemokraterna do not stand up for the Palestinian people. Argues that UNRWA is the only organization that can reach people in Gaza and that there is a lack of evidence for the allegations against the organization. Read the speech
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- Criticizes that the government abruptly cancels entered agreements and creates great concern for civil society organizations. Argues that this is a waste of resources as the agreements are planned for a long time ahead. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for dismantling a well-functioning aid system by reducing funds to the poorest countries and prioritizing Swedish companies' interests over the recipients' needs. Argues that the government acts irresponsibly by freezing support to Gaza, cutting back on equality and tearing up long-term agreements with civil society. Wants the equality perspective to permeate all aid policy and that Sweden shows leadership through increased climate aid. Read the speech
Young offenders: crime prevention, school funding and freedom
- Argues that harsher punishments and repressive measures do not reduce crime but lead to overcrowded prisons. Suggests instead long-term crime prevention work through investments in school, social services and leisure activities to stop new recruitment to the gangs. Read the speech
Gender equality in Swedish aid: M, V debate focus and goals
- Argues that equality is in decline and criticizes that the government has abolished the feminist foreign policy. Criticizes that the economic support for equality issues is decreasing and asks why cuts are being made to the important equality aid. Read the speech
- Argues that equality is receding due to reduced resources and a lack of clear guidelines. Criticizes that the private sector aid lacks an equality focus and demands a plan to integrate equality into all parts of the aid. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the termination of agreements with civil society organizations is not effective. Argues that the government lacks clear guidelines and funds to integrate gender equality into aid and demands a concrete plan for this. Read the speech
Sweden's support for Gaza and UNRWA aid debate
- Argues that Israel's attacks on civilians in Gaza constitute serious war crimes. Criticizes the government for not clearly condemning these crimes and for having frozen aid to UNRWA when it was needed most. Wants the government to demand a permanent ceasefire. Read the speech
- Emphasizes the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza. Criticizes the government for having frozen aid to UNRWA when it was needed most and asks if the government is prepared to provide extra funds. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for freezing the aid to UNRWA, which she considers irresponsible as the organization is the only one with resources on the ground. Argues that the government is too yielding and asks if the aid to Gaza will increase. Read the speech
- Criticizes the claim that UNRWA has participated in Hamas attacks as there is a lack of clear evidence. Argues that UNRWA is the only organization with the capacity and infrastructure to reach out to people in Gaza. Read the speech
- Asks why the member does not condemn Israel's war crimes. Argues that the high death tolls among civilians and the blockade of food and supplies show that Israel is not protecting civilians according to the laws of war. Read the speech
- Describes the inconceivable humanitarian situation in Gaza and Israel's blockade. Argues that the government must condemn Israel's violations of the laws of war, demand a permanent ceasefire and actively support the ICJ's investigation. Read the speech
- Explains that the previous cooperation with an organization that supports Hamas has been terminated. Argues that an investigation has shown that no aid funds have been used for anything other than what they were intended for. Read the speech
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- Argues that it is important that all forms of meetings are allowed to be held and that all opinions are allowed to be expressed. Expresses that it does not sound good if someone has tried to disturb a meeting. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has not been clear enough in condemning Israel's war crimes. Wants the government to actively express its support for the international court and more clearly condemn Israel's actions in order to maintain credibility. Read the speech
- Argues that the conflict between Israel and Palestine began long before October 7. Points out that the Israeli occupation, the wall, and the oppression of Palestinians have contributed to escalating the situation. Read the speech
Police resources: wiretapping, social work and Armed Forces
- Argues that the police need better resources to combat men's violence against women and suggests that the government should strengthen diversity work and multicultural competence to build trust in vulnerable areas. Criticizes ethnic profiling and demands guarantees against discrimination. Read the speech
Security zones for organized crime: parties split on proposal
- Criticizes that the legislation gives the police unlimited opportunity to body-search people without a concrete suspicion of a crime. Argues that the proposal risks increasing discrimination, worsening the situation, and undermining trust in the police. Read the speech
- Argues that one should invest in preventive measures such as school and welfare instead of security zones. Criticizes that the government ignores several heavy referral bodies that reject the proposal due to risks of discrimination. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's proposal on security zones is deeply insecure in terms of legal certainty and risks increasing mistrust towards the police as well as leading to discrimination. Advocates instead for crime prevention work, reduced economic disparities, and argues that current legislation is sufficient. Read the speech
Sweden's relations with Israel, Palestine aid and Middle East
- Criticizes the government's silence and delay of aid to Palestine. Argues that Sweden must exert pressure for a permanent ceasefire, introduce sanctions against settlers and work towards the EU suspending the association agreement with Israel. Read the speech
- Argues that the allegations against UNRWA have not been confirmed and that investigations could have proceeded while the aid continued. Denies that the Left Party's aid funds have been used to support terrorism and refers to audits that confirm this. Read the speech
- Argues that no aid funds have gone to the wrong things and that audits of both the project and Sida confirm this. Suggests that in the future, one must become clearer and more careful when choosing cooperation partners. Read the speech
UNRWA aid, Israel's self-defense and two-state solution
- Argues that it was irresponsible to freeze the aid to UNRWA when people are starving. Criticizes the government for not resuming development aid to Palestine despite audits showing that the money goes to the right things. Read the speech
- Argues that the aid should never have been stopped since people are starving. Criticizes the decision and points out that investigations have shown that the aid has instead counteracted terrorist activities. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Sweden Democrats for opposing the resumed aid to UNRWA. Argues that it is incomprehensible that they do not want to contribute to saving lives in Gaza, where people are suffering from famine and a humanitarian catastrophe. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the aid to UNRWA was frozen as it risks human lives in Gaza. Argues that UNRWA is the only organization with the capacity to reach out and criticizes the opposition to starving children receiving help. Read the speech
- Asks why the Christian Democrats visit representatives of illegal settlements despite distancing themselves from them. Argues that these visits legitimize the settlement movement and demands a clarification. Read the speech
- Argues that visits to illegal Israeli settlements give them legitimacy. Points out that the settlements are a violation of international law and that the West Bank is occupied by Israel. Read the speech
Trade union rights and Swedish aid: market economy vs rights
- Argues that the right to free trade unions is a fundamental human right that is necessary to reduce poverty. Criticizes that the government's aid agenda does not mention workers' rights and asks if a consequence analysis has been conducted. Read the speech
- Criticizes that trade union rights are not mentioned in the reform agenda and questions the lack of bilateral dialogue with trade union organizations. Argues that jobs do not guarantee a way out of poverty but require trade union rights and advocates for better monitoring mechanisms for Swedish companies' compliance with human rights. Read the speech
- Argues that a strong labor movement is necessary to build a welfare state and that companies must be linked to trade union rights and fair working conditions. Criticizes that the establishment of companies does not guarantee that poverty is abolished. Requests a consequence analysis of how the new assistance direction affects workers' rights. Read the speech
Foreign policy: Ukraine, Gaza, aid reform and China-Taiwan
- Want Morocco's illegal occupation of Western Sahara to be addressed. Criticizes that neither Social Democratic nor bourgeois governments have followed the Riksdag's decision to recognize the Western Saharan state. Read the speech
- Argues that Morocco has no right to Western Sahara as they have occupied the territory illegally. Wants to recognize the Western Saharan state to promote their independence and considers that the Sweden Democrats are betraying the people. Read the speech
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- Argues that it involves a great risk to stop or pause the aid to UNRWA. Claims that UNRWA has the necessary infrastructure and that Sweden should continue the support here and now instead of waiting. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden must act for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and resume aid to UNRWA. Criticizes the government's aid cuts and the abolition of the feminist foreign policy. Read the speech
- Wants Sweden to work for a permanent ceasefire to stop the killing of Palestinian civilians. Argues that Israel has not taken sufficient consideration for civilians and demands that aid to UNRWA not be stopped. Read the speech
- Condemns Hamas' bloody attacks on Israeli civilians and demands that the hostages be released. Argues that continued bombings in Gaza worsen the situation and demands a permanent ceasefire to stop the killing. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for phasing out the important democracy assistance to Cambodia. Argues that the international support has been crucial for human rights and asks how the Liberalerna can defend this decision. Read the speech
- Argues that reduced support to Cambodia isolates human rights activists and benefits Russia and China. Asks why the government is withdrawing aid to vulnerable people in, among others, Cambodia, Somalia, South Sudan and Afghanistan. Read the speech
- Argues that the government does not take into account that women and girls have different circumstances in foreign and development policy. Asks how the Kristdemokraterna work to integrate equality through an intersectional perspective. Read the speech
- Argues that equality should permeate the entire foreign and aid policy. Criticizes the government for having scrapped the feminist foreign policy and asks why the support to UN Women is being halved. Read the speech
Children's perspectives in aid: UNRWA and Afghanistan funding
- Criticizes the government's decision to stop aid to UNRWA and cut aid to Afghanistan. Asks whether the government has conducted a consequence analysis based on the Convention on the Rights of the Child regarding the new reform agenda. Read the speech
- Asks whether the government has conducted a conformity assessment according to the Convention on the Rights of the Child for the reform agenda. Criticizes cuts to core funding to the UN and support to Afghanistan, as well as stopped aid to UNRWA. Argues that feminist foreign policy has had an effect. Read the speech
- Criticizes the claim that previous aid has been ineffective. Argues that cuts in Afghanistan and to UNRWA hit vulnerable children hard and demands that support to UNRWA be reinstated. Read the speech
Climate, foreign policy, economy and social issues debate
- Asks what the government is doing to stop unjust imprisonments and executions in Iran. Also asks what has happened after the Riksdag unanimously declared that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard should be labeled as a terrorist organization. Read the speech
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Cyber security management: SD calls previous gov a failure
- Argues that cyberattacks constitute a serious threat to the functionality of society and require a holistic perspective. Proposes that an IT incident commission be established, a state cloud service be created and that outsourcing of IT activities be limited. Read the speech
Situation in Gaza and West Bank: ceasefire and self-defense
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- Argues that the situation in Gaza is catastrophic and that Israel has not protected the civilian population. Wants the government to act forcefully for a swift ceasefire and reinstate aid to Palestine. Read the speech
Swedish aid reform: SD, M, and S debate 1% goal and migration
- Criticizes that the government and the Sverigedemokraterna have abandoned the one percent goal and reduced aid despite increasing global crises and poverty. Argues that the cuts are a harsh blow to the most vulnerable and asks if the Sverigedemokraterna still want to halve the aid. Read the speech
- Asks whether the Sweden Democrats still want to halve the aid despite increasing poverty and crises. Argues that the aid should be increased to create opportunities for people to stay in their countries and thereby counter the causes of migration. Read the speech
- Argues that trade policy and aid policy have different purposes and goals. Asks whether the poorest countries will be prioritized and not abandoned in the new direction. Read the speech
- Criticizes the over-reliance on market-based solutions and asks whether Sweden will stand up for the poorest countries. Argues that export credits are an expensive and less effective form of tied aid that violates OECD rules. Wants aid to be based on the recipient's needs and a rights perspective. Read the speech
- Criticizes the reform agenda for lacking grounding and going against the recipients' needs by prioritizing Swedish companies' interests and conditional aid. Argues that the government is abandoning the one percent goal and the feminist foreign policy, which harms poverty reduction and women's rights. Read the speech
- Argues that Vänsterpartiet today is a modern, democratic party that stands up for human rights and women's rights everywhere in the world. Expresses criticism of deficiencies in democracy and human rights in Cuba. Read the speech
- Argues that Vänsterpartiet stands up for democratic and human rights. Defends aid to authoritarian countries by stating that the money goes to democracy movements, women's movements and civil society organizations. Read the speech
- Argues that multilateral aid and support for civil society are interconnected. Asks how increased support for civil society is to become a reality when cuts have been made in information support and the total amount for civil society has decreased. Read the speech
- Questions about why the aid to civil society has decreased despite the reform agenda stating that it should be strengthened. Also wants answers on why the information support has decreased by 90 percent, which has damaged the activities of smaller organizations. Read the speech
- Criticizes the minister's view on how aid has previously been used. Asks how aid conditioned on migration can be reported according to the OECD-DAC framework as well as which countries are to be negotiated with regarding repatriation. Read the speech
- Argues that Swedish aid is effective and transparent. Points out that aid must not be conditioned on the donor's migration goals according to OECD-DAC rules and argues that the government's reform agenda risks not being able to be reported as aid. Read the speech
PM Question Time: bank tax, nuclear power, and defense
- Argues that there are no reasons not to resume the payments to Palestine with immediate effect since the control system is functioning. Asks when the government will resume the important aid. Read the speech
Sweden defense and crisis preparedness: investments and taxes
- Supports increasing the defense budget to 2 percent of GDP and emphasizes the need to counter climate change. Wants the Armed Forces to be able to dimension their operations for both war and major crises as well as that welfare must not be sidelined for defense efforts. Read the speech
Sweden's view on Israel-Gaza conflict and government actions
- Condemns that the entire Palestinian population is being collectively punished, which is a war crime. Argues that Israel's attacks are not proportionate and demands that the government take a stand against this and demands a swift ceasefire. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government does not see the serious war crimes that Israel is committing. Argues that a two-state solution is the long-term solution and demands a rapid ceasefire. Expects the government to take a stand against war crimes and increase aid. Read the speech
Swedish aid restructuring: M focus on results, V criticizes cuts
- Criticizes the government's decision to cut aid while extreme poverty is increasing. Argues that the reform process lacks transparency and dialogue and criticizes that aid is linked to exports, which is considered ineffective and contrary to OECD's recommendations. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is reducing resources for aid and prioritizing Swedish interests over the recipients' needs. Argues that the focus on market economy and trade risks weakening the rights perspective, education, and support for civil society. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the aid focuses on Swedish interests instead of a rights perspective based on the needs of the poor. Argues that the aid must prioritize the rule of law, welfare, and education and demands that the reform agenda be placed on the table for open discussion. Read the speech
Security, Palestine aid, culture and mental health debate
- Criticizes that Israel has bombed hospitals in Gaza and calls it a war crime. Argues that it is wrong to pause the Swedish aid to Palestine as it benefits Hamas. Asks if the Minister for Development Cooperation will work for increased aid to Gaza. Read the speech
- Condemns Israel's bombings of hospitals in Gaza as war crimes. Argues that a strangulation of Swedish aid only benefits the terrorists and goes against democracy fighters and women's rights organizations. Read the speech
Gas attacks on schoolgirls in Iran: Sweden's response
- Criticizes that the Foreign Minister has not been sufficiently clear and sharp in their position regarding the poison attacks against schoolgirls. Asks whether Sweden will pursue the issue of an independent UN investigation and strongly condemn the attacks. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Foreign Minister does not clearly condemn the poison attacks or mention an independent investigation. Wants Sweden in the EU and the UN to push for a UN-led investigation to increase the pressure on the regime. Read the speech
- Hope that the government continues to focus on the expert group and raise the issue of the gas attacks clearly. Argues that the gas attacks are a threat to the schoolgirls' health and future and that Sweden must continue to stand up for girls' and women's rights. Read the speech
Sweden's role in Council of Europe and human rights support
- Argues that Sweden must strengthen its commitment to human rights and the rights of hbtqi persons in the Council of Europe. Proposes that Sweden should strengthen the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Unit financially and organizationally. Read the speech
Sweden's relationship with Israel and Nakba Day recognition
- Criticizes the minister for a lack of sensitivity regarding Israel's violations of international law and human rights. Argues that Israel is moving towards an authoritarian regime and demands that the government strongly condemn illegal settlements and stand up for the two-state solution. Read the speech
- Argues that peace will never be reached as long as Israel violates international law and continues the occupation. Suggests that Sweden should oppose deepened cooperation with Israel and suspend the association agreement. Asks whether the government will protest against the destruction of Swedish aid. Read the speech
- Argues that Israel's occupation and violations of international law are worsening under the current government. Asks if the minister demands that Israel stands up for the two-state solution and condemns illegal settlements. Wants Sweden to be equally clear with its criticism of Israel as it is with Russia. Read the speech
Sweden export controls for military and dual-use products
- Criticizes that the current regulatory framework is toothless because weapons are still exported to dictatorships and warring states. Asks if it is time to close loopholes, for example regarding follow-on deliveries, so that the regulatory framework fulfills its purpose. Read the speech
- Criticizes that Sweden continues to export weapons to undemocratic states and countries participating in the war in Yemen. Argues that Sweden should cease these exports and close the gaps for follow-on deliveries. Read the speech
- Requests approval of reservation 3. Criticizes the current regulatory framework for being toothless and containing loopholes for follow-on deliveries to dictatorships and warring states. Argues that Sweden should stop exporting weapons to countries such as Israel, Turkey and the coalition in Yemen. Proposes a thorough evaluation of the regulatory framework and that ISP refers all export licenses to such countries to the government. Read the speech
- Argues that Israel can no longer be seen as a democracy due to violations of international law and the principles of the rule of law. Therefore considers it obvious that Sweden should not export weapons to the country. Read the speech
- Asks if the speaker is prepared to criticize the Israeli government's distancing from a two-state solution. Argues that it is unreasonable to export weapons to a state that violates international law and human rights. Read the speech
Security guard law: transport of intoxicated persons and powers
- Criticizes that security guards are allowed to transport intoxicated persons as they lack healthcare training and risk increasing deaths. Argues that the Riksdag should reject the parts regarding transport and body searches and motions for longer training with a focus on discrimination and conflict management. Read the speech
Tidö Agreement aid policy and OECD-DAC framework compatibility
- Argues that the Tidö Agreement's conditional aid is in direct conflict with the OECD-DAC framework. Criticizes that the main purpose of the aid is being eroded by immediate migration policy interests and asks for impact assessments of the new direction. Read the speech
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- Argues that the Tidö Agreement violates the OECD-DAC framework because aid may not be conditioned on migration policy goals. Criticizes the policy as cynical signaling politics that undermines the purpose of aid and affects the most vulnerable. Read the speech
Abolishing permit requirement for private dance events
- Argues that the guardianship status is an archaic, outdated, and unnecessarily bureaucratic arrangement that constitutes an unnecessary micro-management of people's lives and freedom. Moves for approval of the committee's proposal to abolish the legislation. Read the speech
Sweden's foreign policy: Taiwan, Israel-Palestine, Iran
- Criticizes that the government has removed the feminist foreign policy. Argues that this sends the wrong signals as equality is retreating globally and women and girls are particularly hard hit by crises and conflicts. Read the speech
- Argues that feminist foreign policy should permeate the entire foreign policy agenda and aid. Criticizes that the removal of feminist foreign policy sends the wrong signals to the rest of the world. Read the speech
- Highlights Morocco's illegal occupation of Western Sahara and criticizes that the issue is not mentioned. Asks if the Liberals are prepared to push for Sweden to act forcefully in the UN and EU for a referendum. Read the speech
- Argues that it is important to find a solution to the conflict in Western Sahara as it risks escalating. Wants Sweden to contribute to a peaceful solution by ensuring that a referendum becomes a reality. Read the speech
- Proposes approval of the reservation on Western Sahara and argues that the government should act actively for a referendum. Criticizes that the government has abandoned the feminist foreign policy and demands a clearer stance against Israel's occupation. Read the speech
Criminal justice: stricter sentences, recidivism and education
- Argues that the purpose of the correctional services is primarily to prevent recidivism through rehabilitation and interventions. Criticizes the lack of space and demands investments in staff. Proposes mandatory education for sex buyers as well as a national exit program to support individuals who want to leave criminal environments. Read the speech
International development aid: targets and funding levels
- Criticizes the government's cuts for reducing the predictability, efficiency, and transparency of aid. Argues that the government ignores civil society's expertise and uses the aid for migration policy goals instead of the recipients' needs. Read the speech
- Argues that trade should take place on the recipient's terms and benefit them rather than Swedish companies. Criticizes the government's migration policy goals as they conflict with international regulatory frameworks. Wants to prioritize long-term perspective, local ownership, and equality. Read the speech
- Hopes that the government will reclaim the one percent goal. Criticizes that aid funds are used to cover costs for refugee reception and asks if the Christian Democrats will work to ensure that these funds are returned to aid. Read the speech
- Argues that deductions for refugee reception should be minimized as aid is already strained. Wants the overspent money to be repaid already in the spring budget to combat global poverty and strengthen education for girls and women. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Sweden Democrats want to halve international aid. Argues that aid conditioned on migration policy goals contradicts the principle of effective aid and asks how conditional repayments are to be handled. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government's and the Sweden Democrats' policy regarding aid and migration goals conflicts with the international regulatory framework. Argues that the Tidö Agreement is not feasible because aid may not be conditioned on the donor's own migration policy goals. Read the speech
- Argues that the need for international aid is enormous and criticizes the government's decision to abandon the one percent goal. Wants to reintroduce the one percent goal, introduce additional climate aid, strengthen support for LGBTQI organizations and preserve the feminist foreign policy. Read the speech
- Argues that the long-term goal is for countries to become independent of aid through long-term perspective and predictability. Criticizes the government's focus on short-term humanitarian aid and emphasizes the importance of the multilateral system, democracy, and equality. Read the speech
- Stands up for the one percent goal and emphasizes the importance of equality, education, and women's self-sufficiency for development. Argues that aid must be long-term and predictable in order to strengthen institutions, and emphasizes that support for the UN and multilateral organizations is important. Read the speech
Municipal crime prevention responsibility and funding debate
- Supports the bill but emphasizes that municipalities must receive sufficient resources to be able to carry out the work. Argues that a well-developed welfare system, an equal school, and a local police presence are crucial for preventing crime. Read the speech
Sweden's Nato membership: collective defense and security
- Argues that nuclear weapons pose an enormous threat to security and emphasizes the importance of the Nordic region as a nuclear-weapon-free zone. Asks if the opposing party will work towards this goal if Sweden joins Nato. Read the speech
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- Argues that nuclear weapons do not provide security and criticizes the overconfidence in them as a deterrent. Suggests that Sweden should sign the UN nuclear weapons ban to push for disarmament and avoid participation in NATO's nuclear activities. Read the speech
- Says no to NATO membership and argues that Sweden should preserve its non-alignment to ensure independent room for maneuver. Criticizes the membership as a failure and warns of increased arms exports to Turkey as well as the risks of joining a nuclear weapons alliance. Read the speech
- Argues that peace and security are strengthened by preventing weapons of mass destruction in Sweden and the Nordic countries. Proposes that Sweden joins the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons to create a nuclear-weapon-free zone as the primary guarantee for security. Read the speech
- Argues that the greatest threat to peace is nuclear weapons and proposes nuclear disarmament as well as a nuclear-weapon-free zone in the Nordic region. Wants to preserve Sweden's non-alignment so that it can independently make decisions on security policy without dependence on other countries. Read the speech
- Proposes that the Nordic region should become a nuclear-weapon-free zone. Argues that such agreements are effective tools against nuclear proliferation and increase security. Asks if the Social Democrats are prepared to fight for this. Read the speech
- Argues that security increases if Sweden reinforces that no nuclear weapons may be present on Swedish territory. Proposes that Sweden takes the initiative to make the Nordic region a nuclear-weapon-free zone through negotiations with the other Nordic countries. Read the speech
Swedish aid: Dialogue and information support vs civil society
- Criticizes the government's lack of communication and the drastic cuts to the information support. Argues that the support is crucial for transparency, scrutiny, and peacebuilding and asks what consequence analysis has been conducted. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the cuts in aid are occurring without deeper analysis and that the appropriation for information support is being drastically reduced. Argues that the support to Ukraine must not occur at the expense of poor people and requests a clear timetable for the reform agenda. Read the speech
- Argues that the minister has misunderstood the importance of information support for knowledge dissemination and scrutiny. Criticizes the cuts that reduce transparency and quality in the aid and urges the minister to reconsider in order to guarantee a lively debate. Read the speech
Development cooperation and humanitarian aid performance rules
- Criticizes the government's decision to reduce aid, abandon the one percent goal, and cut core funding to the UN. Argues that Sweden should earmark at least 50 percent of multilateral aid for women and at least 10 percent for SRHR. Read the speech
Act on Special Foreigner Control 2022 report debate
- Criticizes the lack of legal certainty and transparency in deportation cases. Proposes that the decision-making power regarding deportation in all security cases be moved to the general administrative court in order to strengthen legal certainty and reduce the risk of political influence. Read the speech
- Argues that the party has reconsidered and developed its policy due to the changed security situation. Wants decisions on deportation to be made in an administrative court instead of by the government to ensure legal certainty. Read the speech
- Argues that deportation for life must be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Emphasizes the importance of legal certainty and that the person threatened with deportation must have access to all information in order to be able to defend themselves. Read the speech
- Argues that legal certainty is essential. Wants the person threatened with deportation and their lawyer to have access to all information in order to be able to counter the allegations in a correct manner. Read the speech
- Argues that sensitive and complicated issues should be decided in an administrative court rather than by the government. The court has the knowledge and experience to handle confidential matters in a legally secure manner that strengthens security. Read the speech
Sweden foreign policy, Ukraine aid and Russia sanctions debate
- Agrees on the importance of supporting women in Iran but questions why the Sverigedemokraterna want to reduce aid so significantly. Argues that aid is needed more than ever to promote equality and democracy. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the aid is halved or drastically cut. Argues that Sweden, as a wealthy country, needs to increase support to promote democracy development and equality in the world. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is cutting aid and abandoning the one percent goal. Argues that aid should be based on the recipients' needs and asks if the government wants to strengthen local markets and small-scale producers. Read the speech
- Criticizes that substantial aid savings and the abandonment of the one percent goal do not lead to more effective aid. Argues that aid should be based on the recipients' needs rather than Swedish interests, as tied aid yields poorer results. Read the speech
- Proposes that Sweden recognize the Western Saharan state and demands that the EU and UN act against Morocco's occupation. Criticizes the government's aid savings, the lack of consultation with aid donors, and the risk of phasing out support for equality and democracy. Wants to reinstate the one percent goal and invest in climate aid. Read the speech
- Argues that Vänsterpartiet stands up for human rights everywhere. Explains that the support for Cuba is based on a desire to see democratic development and support for the democracy movement in the country. Read the speech
- Argues that Vänsterpartiet stands up for human rights everywhere. Clarifies that the party does not support the regime in Venezuela but wants the people themselves to decide and that they now stand behind great support for Ukraine. Read the speech
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- Criticizes that the aid to civil society and the information support has decreased. Argues that the drastic cuts in aid to Palestine risk worsening the development. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Liberals are supporting the government's policy where the one percent goal has been left. Argues that it is particularly serious that the support for civil society and the information support is being cut significantly. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Liberals' support for a major cut in information support and support for civil society. Argues that the aid is effective and transparent, and that cuts do not improve efficiency. Read the speech
Swedish international aid: 1% goal, 1.25% GDP and priorities
- Criticizes that the government and the Sverigedemokraterna want to reduce aid during a time of global crises. Argues that the use of aid for migration policy purposes is a departure from the basic principle that aid should benefit the recipient. Read the speech
- Argues that Swedish aid is transparent and effective and receives top marks globally. Criticizes the proposal to change something that works and argues that aid should be based on the recipient's needs, not Swedish interests. Read the speech
- Asks why the Social Democrats do not allocate 1 percent of GDP to international aid in their budget proposal. Criticizes that the party is deviating from the one percent goal and has previously made deductions for refugee reception. Read the speech
- Argues that the one percent goal is a matter of course and proposes additional climate aid. Urges the Social Democrats to return to the one percent goal in practice to meet the growing gap between aid and needs. Read the speech
- Argues that the need for aid is greater than ever due to increasing poverty, hunger, and diminished democratic space. Expresses concern over signals that the government plans to phase out important global strategies and cut support to civil society. Read the speech
- Expresses concern over potential cuts in aid to women, girls, and democracy activists. Criticizes that the government is carrying out a major transition without proper analysis, impact assessment, or dialogue with the Riksdag and the recipients. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for abandoning the one percent goal and using aid for migration policy purposes as well as for reducing support to the UN. Wants to restore the one percent goal and introduce additional climate aid. Read the speech
- Argues that the aid should be used exclusively for aid purposes and not for other purposes. Criticizes the government for abandoning the promise of the one percent goal despite increasing global needs and asks how they explain this betrayal of the voters. Read the speech
- Argues that the freezing of aid in kronor will result in significant cuts in the long run. Criticizes that the government did not stand up for the one percent goal and asks where they plan to cut support for human rights and girls' education. Read the speech
Sweden's aid efficiency: results, trade and recipient needs
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- Argues that the size of the aid is important and that effective aid must be based on the recipients' needs rather than Swedish interests. Emphasizes the importance of long-term support for women and human rights defenders as well as the need to stop tax evasion. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.