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Louise Eklund (L)

Former member of the Riksdag · 131 speeches in 72 debates since 19 October 2022

What Louise Eklund 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.

  1. Uranium mining: M wants electrification, MP wants ban

    (forts. från § 9) Ändamålsenliga säkerhets- och strålskyddskrav för utvinning och bearbetning av kärnämnen (forts. NU27) · 11 June 2026

    • Argues that a balance must be found between industrial policy, growth and local objections. Wants to ensure that extraction can be accepted locally and moves for approval of the committee's proposal in order not to hinder necessary development. Read the speech
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    • Argues that a green industrial policy is necessary for Swedish prosperity. Wants to find a balance where one does not hinder necessary development while simultaneously taking into account local acceptance. Read the speech
  2. Private copying levy: SD, S, and C debate digital compensation

    Privatkopieringsersättning · 4 June 2026

    • Argues that it is fundamental that rightsholders receive compensation for their works. Wants the proposed legislative changes to enter into force as early as this year to promote innovation and cultural prosperity. Read the speech
  3. Wind power in municipalities: compensation and local impact

    Vindkraft i kommuner · 4 June 2026

    • Argues that local acceptance is a prerequisite for expanding wind power at the pace required by the climate transition. Proposes compensation to municipalities and neighbors to create incentives and improve Sweden's energy supply. Read the speech
  4. Rural area development: SD, C, and S proposals for Sweden

    Hela Sverige ska fungera - politik för starkare landsbygder · 20 May 2026

    • Want to strengthen the business climate and level differences by reducing red tape. Proposes to reform the coastal protection, introduce tax-free home savings, strengthen property rights and ensure equal schools across the country. Read the speech
  5. Competition law: M wants to sell state-owned pharmacies and banks

    Nya verktyg för stärkt konkurrens i privat och offentlig verksamhet · 6 May 2026

    • Argues that the proposal is important to enable sensible pricing and facilitate new companies. Wants competition to be strengthened to create economic growth, innovation, and prosperity and motions for approval. Read the speech
  6. Nuclear facility review proposal: SD, M, and V debate plans

    En mer ändamålsenlig prövning av kärntekniska anläggningar · 6 May 2026

    • Argues that the proposal for direct application to the government is necessary to create stability and security of supply. Emphasizes that the proposed process is robust, simpler and more transparent, which creates better investment conditions and increased competition. Read the speech
  7. Electricity market issues, grid expansion and energy policy

    (forts. från § 14) Elmarknadsfrågor (forts. NU17) · 1 April 2026

    • Argues that the government has taken decisive steps to re-establish a functioning electricity system by focusing on the system's characteristics and security of supply. Wants to create a better balance between production and consumption to ensure stable and lower electricity prices. Read the speech
  8. Regulatory simplification to increase company competitiveness

    Regelförenkling för företag · 1 April 2026

    • Argues that the government and the party have made it easier to be an entrepreneur by reducing the regulatory burden. Criticizes that public authority exercise and long processing times can stand in the way of the private sector. Read the speech
  9. Industrial policy and climate measures: SD, S, and M debate

    Näringspolitik · 17 March 2026

    • Argues that there are deficiencies in equality within the state. Criticizes the Social Democrats' gloomy picture of Swedish business and argues instead that it is a forward-looking and world-leading business sector. Asks for three structural reforms. Read the speech
    • Asks what the Social Democrats' policy is regarding Swedish business and industry. Criticizes the lack of proposals to prevent bankruptcies and warns against a line that opposes a functioning industry. Read the speech
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  10. Government economic policy, nuclear power and pay transparency

    Statsministerns frågestund · 12 March 2026

    • Notes that there are large differences between women and men when it comes to entrepreneurship, ownership, and financial saving. Asks how the government is working to reduce these differences. Read the speech
  11. Regional development policy: infrastructure, police and wages

    Regional utvecklingspolitik · 25 February 2026

    • Argues that regional development policy should be adapted to geographically varying conditions. Wants wine and beer to be sold in license stores and proposes that the food requirement for restaurants be abolished to reduce overhead costs. Read the speech
  12. Sweden trade policy: SD, S, and M debate free trade and India

    Handelspolitik · 25 February 2026

    • Argues that rule-based free trade is crucial for Sweden's prosperity, growth, and the green transition. Wants to break the dependence on China and Russia and advocates for Sweden joining the European cooperation to strengthen competitiveness. Read the speech
  13. State-owned enterprises: SBAB, Svevia sale and state role

    2025 års redogörelse för företag med statligt ägande · 21 January 2026

    • Argues that the state's task is to regulate the business sector rather than to own and operate companies in the free market. Wants to divest and privatize a portion of the state-owned companies in order to clarify the state's tasks. Read the speech
  14. Regional development: transport costs, service offices and Bromma

    Regional utveckling · 16 December 2025

    • Wants an improved business climate through lower taxes and less bureaucracy. Argues that geographical distribution of education, infrastructure, and energy production is required for growth. Suggests going further than the bill by allowing the sale of wine and beer in liquor stores. Read the speech
  15. Industrial policy: growth, green transition and nuclear power

    (forts.) Näringsliv (forts. NU1) · 16 December 2025

    • Wants to strengthen Swedish competitiveness through free trade, infrastructure expansion, and reductions in bureaucracy. Argues that the public sector should facilitate things for entrepreneurs and emphasizes the importance of education in STEM subjects. Read the speech
  16. Sweden energy policy: nuclear power and electricity taxes

    Energi · 11 December 2025

    • Argues that the government has shifted the energy policy to build a robust, fossil-free and cost-effective energy system. Emphasizes that nuclear power is crucial to reach the climate goals and ensure a stable energy supply. Read the speech
    • Argues that the solution for Sweden and Europe is not about reducing contacts with other countries. Emphasizes that an interconnected energy system strengthens Sweden's resilience and resistance against disruptions in production. Read the speech
    • Argues that the ability to be self-sufficient is not in opposition to increased export or import. Emphasizes that Sweden has chosen to maintain cooperation across national borders and that an integration of the European market has occurred. Read the speech
  17. Crime policy, energy supply, and defense priorities in Riksdag

    Statsministerns frågestund · 4 December 2025

    • Emphasizes the importance of defense capability in a restless time. Asks how the government views the need for labor for the defense industry during expansion and what educational initiatives are needed. Read the speech
  18. Electricity and gas grid regulations: SD, M, and S motions

    Regelverket för framtidens el- och gasnät · 25 November 2025

    • Argues that the proposed legislative changes are a necessary compromise between household finances and the need for large investments. Therefore, moves for approval of the proposal as it is considered to have a good balance between these interests. Read the speech
  19. EU electricity market design: SD, V and MP proposals

    Förbättrad utformning av EU:s elmarknad · 25 November 2025

    • Moves to approve the proposal in the report. Argues that the government's proposal strengthens consumers' rights and helps to create a robust power grid. Read the speech
  20. Uranium mining ban removal in Sweden: SD, S, and M debate

    Förbudet mot utvinning av uran tas bort · 5 November 2025

    • Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that Sweden needs to contribute to the technical development by extracting minerals and that current environmental legislation is sufficient to handle this. The repeal of the ban is seen as a wise step to avoid waste of resources. Read the speech
  21. Crime in welfare, Gaza arms embargo and employer costs

    Statsministerns frågestund · 12 June 2025

    • Proposes that a corporate solution for large infrastructure projects be investigated. Asks if the new assignment can include such a solution for the Swedish part. Read the speech
  22. Compensation for private copying and intellectual property rights

    Ersättning till radio- och tv-företag vid privatkopiering · 21 May 2025

    • Argues that intellectual property rights are an important principle for innovation in Sweden and Europe. Wishes to vote in favor of the committee's proposal to encourage and protect inventions and technical innovations. Read the speech
  23. Nuclear power financing: SD risk-sharing vs. M loans and S costs

    Finansiering och riskdelning vid investeringar i ny kärnkraft · 21 May 2025

    • Argues that the proposal creates conditions for stable energy production and enables the green transition. Wants the proposal to be approved in order to secure Sweden's productivity, business sector, and welfare through fossil-free energy production. Read the speech
  24. EU competitiveness compass: SD, M, and S debate policy goals

    Kommissionens meddelande om en konkurrenskraftskompass för EU · 14 May 2025

    • Welcomes the Commission's strategy to strengthen Europe's productivity, resilience, and capacity for innovation. Argues that regulatory simplification and reduced administrative burdens are important for a free business environment and welcomes the focus on stable and fossil-free energy supply. Read the speech
  25. Sweden energy policy: nuclear vs renewables and electricity prices

    Energipolitik · 8 May 2025

    • Argues that large price differences in electricity prices are harmful to cohesion and Swedish entrepreneurship. Wants Sweden to function as a single electricity price area and motions for approval of the proposal in the committee report. Read the speech
    • Confirms that it is inappropriate to continue financing Russia through the import of Russian gas. Argues that the long-term sustainable way to phase out fossil sources is to get nuclear power in place. Read the speech
    • Argues that it is not an either-or situation but that everything is needed simultaneously. Emphasizes that nuclear power is necessary for Sweden to be able to carry out a green transition and continue with electrification. Read the speech
  26. Industrial policy, innovation and infrastructure debate

    Näringspolitik · 23 April 2025

    • Argues that the decision on farm sales is positive but wants to go further by allowing sales in licensed stores and abolishing the food requirement. Wants to implement liberal reforms, reduce bureaucracy, and shorten permit processes to strengthen Swedish competitiveness. Proposes investments in infrastructure and technology and mathematics education to broaden the recruitment base. Read the speech
  27. Sweden mineral policy: permit processes and alum shale ban

    (forts. från § 15) Mineralpolitik (forts. NU18) · 26 March 2025

  28. Regulatory simplification to increase business competitiveness

    Regelförenkling för företag · 26 March 2025

    • Argues that the level of regulation must be lowered and administrative costs reduced to facilitate for entrepreneurs. Wants to abolish the food requirement for the pub industry, strengthen property rights and motions for approval of the Committee on Enterprise's report. Read the speech
  29. Energy research for climate goals, nuclear and renewables

    Forskning och innovation på energiområdet för försörjningstrygghet, konkurrenskraft och klimatomställning · 12 March 2025

    • Argues that energy research must be adapted to the goals of security of supply, competitiveness, and sustainability. Wants to expand research and innovation within nuclear power to strengthen national competence and prepare for increased electricity consumption. Read the speech
  30. Sweden electricity market: nuclear power vs offshore wind

    Elmarknadsfrågor · 12 March 2025

    • Argues that the government re-establishes a functioning electricity system by prioritizing the laws of physics and the system's needs over short-term political wishful thinking. Wants planning goals and security of supply goals to ensure the electricity supply for the green transition. Read the speech
  31. Sweden trade policy: free trade, EU market and Mercosur

    Handelspolitik · 19 February 2025

    • Emphasizes the importance of rule-based and open free trade to strengthen Sweden's economy and prosperity. Argues that historical growth has occurred through international trade and advocates for European cooperation to strengthen Swedish competitiveness. Read the speech
  32. Regional development policy: infrastructure, nuclear and services

    Regional utvecklingspolitik · 19 February 2025

    • Argues that an improved business climate with lower taxes and less bureaucracy benefits the entire country. Wants to remove the food requirement for alcohol service and advocates that wine and beer may also be sold in liquor stores. Read the speech
  33. 2024 state-owned enterprises report: M, S, and V debate roles

    2024 års redogörelse för företag med statligt ägande · 22 January 2025

    • Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that the state should be involved in the business sector to the smallest extent possible as the market is better at allocating resources. Welcomes the sale of companies where the market can handle the assignments. Read the speech
  34. Regional development: rural business support and wind revenue

    (forts. från § 5) Regional utveckling (forts. NU2) · 17 December 2024

    • Argues that companies need reasonable electricity prices, infrastructure, and education regardless of geographical location. Wants to strengthen property rights to care for nature and proposes that wine and beer may also be sold in license stores. Moves for approval of the Committee on Industry's proposal. Read the speech
  35. Swedish business: SD tax relief, S innovation, M nuclear

    Näringsliv · 17 December 2024

    • Wants to strengthen Swedish competitiveness through liberal reforms, regulatory simplifications, and infrastructure investments. Argues that the education system must be adapted to the needs of the business sector and that the state should avoid replacing private entrepreneurship with subsidy-driven entrepreneurship. Read the speech
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  36. Sweden energy supply: nuclear, wind, and 100% renewables

    Energi · 12 December 2024

    • Argues that the high electricity prices in southern Sweden are unreasonable and demands that Sweden becomes a single electricity price zone. Emphasizes that nuclear power is crucial for stable production and climate goals and motions for approval of the committee's proposal. Read the speech
    • Argues that certain parties use nationalist rhetoric when electricity prices rise. Argues that the large price differences between different parts of the country are unreasonable and suggests that Sweden should have its own electricity price zones as well as questioning Germany's lack of such. Read the speech
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  37. Hotel and guesthouse permit requirement abolished to cut bureaucracy

    Avskaffat krav på tillstånd för hotell- och pensionatsrörelser · 20 November 2024

    • Proposes approval of the government's proposal to abolish the permit requirement for hotel and guesthouse operations. Argues that this reduces bureaucracy, increases freedom, and ensures that these entrepreneurs are treated in the same way as all other entrepreneurs. Read the speech
  38. Economic policy, tax cuts, school, and welfare debate

    Statsministerns frågestund · 12 September 2024

    • Welcomes the government's proposal to improve the marine environment in the Baltic Sea by moving the trawl limit further out and banning bottom trawling. Asks the Prime Minister what opportunities for cooperation regarding environmental and fishing issues in the Baltic Sea the government sees ahead. Read the speech
  39. Strategy for cultural and creative industries: SD, S, V

    Strategi för företag i kulturella och kreativa branscher · 12 June 2024

    • Welcomes that cultural and creative industries are now recognized as a basic industry. Hopes that the strategy systematizes the work of selling Swedish companies internationally. Moves to approve the proposals in the report. Read the speech
  40. Electricity grid permit review process and property tax reform

    En tydligare process för tillståndsprövning av elnät · 23 May 2024

    • Supports the government's proposal to create a clearer and faster process for expanding the electricity grid. Argues that bureaucracy and lengthy permit processes hinder investments, industrial growth, and the climate transition. Read the speech
  41. Sweden energy policy: fossil-free production and storage

    (forts. från § 3) Energipolitikens långsiktiga inriktning (forts. NU14) · 23 May 2024

    • Criticizes the previous energy policy because companies in southern Sweden are forced to use diesel generators due to a lack of grid connections. Wants to introduce planning targets for the electricity system, a security of supply target, and increased production of predictable fossil-free electricity. Read the speech
  42. Sweden energy policy: nuclear, wind, solar and hydrogen

    Energipolitikens långsiktiga inriktning · 23 May 2024

    • Asks how the member intends to balance the power supply if they continue to invest in solar and wind power. Means that the Social Democrats are now presenting good proposals regarding nuclear power. Read the speech
    • Confirms the need for more solar and wind power. Argues that gas turbines and combined heat and power plants are a viable path to reach the self-sufficiency rate. Asks how the Social Democrats can reconcile this with their ambitions to phase out fossil-based energy. Read the speech
  43. Regional development: countryside resources and company growth

    Regional utveckling · 8 May 2024

    • Argues that regional development requires access to skills, infrastructure, and electricity. Wants to strengthen the university colleges, introduce the euro, invest in coastal protection as well as allow the sale of alcoholic beverages in licensed stores. Read the speech
  44. Industrial policy: state role in growth and entrepreneurship

    Näringspolitik · 10 April 2024

    • Wants liberal reforms, reduced bureaucracy and strengthened competitiveness. Argues that Sweden must monitor European infrastructure investments and level the differences between men and women within the business sector. Read the speech
  45. Regulatory simplification for Swedish competitiveness and permits

    Regelförenkling för företag · 10 April 2024

    • Wants to see a promoting mandate for state agencies to favor entrepreneurship. Argues that the permit process should be reformed, that a one-in-one-out function should be introduced, and that the principle "one rule in, one rule out" should be tested. Read the speech
  46. Climate policy, electricity, and health insurance debate

    Statsministerns frågestund · 4 April 2024

    • Questions about the need to strengthen the Swedish infrastructure and what initiatives the government intends to take to increase the possibilities for cross-border transport. Read the speech
  47. Sweden trade policy: competitiveness, Russia sanctions, China

    Handelspolitik · 3 April 2024

    • Emphasizes the importance of rule-based and open free trade to strengthen growth and the economy's resilience. Wants to continue working for open trade relations through the EU and calls for approval of the committee's proposal. Read the speech
  48. Sweden electricity market: nuclear, wind power and energy policy

    Elmarknadsfrågor · 3 April 2024

    • Highlights the Swedish National Audit Office's criticism of previous energy policy that lacked impact assessments and led to impaired security of supply. Argues that the government's current transition is necessary and calls for approval of the committee's proposal. Read the speech
    • Argues that energy production has not been prioritized sufficiently high when using agricultural land. Wants energy production to be moved higher up in the priority order when using Swedish and Scanian agricultural land. Read the speech
    • Chooses not to answer questions regarding the court's statement. Argues that Sweden's energy needs must be seen in a regional perspective because exports can conceal periodic and regional problems with the electricity supply. Read the speech
    • Explains that the Swedish National Audit Office's criticism concerns how the government has chosen to use the tax system to price nuclear power out of the market. Argues that it concerns political influence through the tax system rather than direct political pressure. Read the speech
    • Argues that the National Audit Office's criticism is based on the fact that political bargaining is prioritized over what is best for the electricity system. Argues that the government has taken important steps for power production and wants to invest in offshore wind power. Read the speech
  49. Mineral policy: uranium ban, coal/gas/oil and new strategy

    Mineralpolitik · 15 February 2024

    • Argues that metals and minerals are necessary for the green transition and that Sweden has great potential to contribute to this. Wants a mineral strategy that secures domestic production as well as shorter permit processes and more energy. Read the speech
  50. Intellectual property rights for innovation and AI regulation

    Immaterialrättsfrågor · 15 February 2024

    • Argues that intellectual property rights are crucial for innovation and corporate competitiveness. Proposes that intellectual property rights should be included in industrial policy and education policy to strengthen Sweden as a knowledge nation. Read the speech
  51. Relocating authorities outside Stockholm for regional development

    Riksrevisionens rapport om etablering av myndigheter utanför Stockholm · 7 February 2024

    • Argues that the localization of authorities is a blunt tool for regional development as other factors influence the distribution of state jobs more. Emphasizes that the authorities' main mission is to perform their tasks in the best and most efficient way. Read the speech
  52. State ownership: M wants to sell, S keeps Lernia and Bilprovning

    2023 års redogörelse för företag med statligt ägande · 7 February 2024

    • Argues that the state should only own companies in exceptional cases with a clearly socially beneficial purpose. Wants to reduce state ownership by divesting commercial activities and proposes that Sveaskog's forest holdings should be reduced. Read the speech
  53. Regional development: SD, S and V debate rural strategies

    Regional utveckling · 14 December 2023

    • Asks what type of active population policy the Swedish state should have in order to be able to populate Norrland in the way that is requested. Read the speech
    • Argues that there is a shortage of labor in areas such as Luleå and Boden despite good conditions for community development. Asks how the state can play a more active role in filling the vacant jobs. Read the speech
    • Argues that regional development requires access to employees, infrastructure, and affordable electricity prices. Emphasizes the importance of education, universities of applied sciences, and folk high schools to secure the supply of skills. Advocates for a national coordination responsibility for coastal protection and wants to allow the sale of wine and beer in license stores. Read the speech
  54. Sweden energy supply: SD, M, and C debate electricity prices

    Energi · 13 December 2023

    • Criticizes the Social Democrats for voting no to proposals for new nuclear power despite claiming that they are for nuclear power. Asks why they vote against these proposals if they really are for nuclear power. Read the speech
    • Argues that nuclear power is important to meet the future need. Emphasizes that nuclear power must be expanded throughout the country, especially in the southern parts, to provide added value to the electricity system. Criticizes the Social Democrats for not being able to decide on a clear direction in energy policy. Read the speech
    • Argues that the electricity price areas in southern Sweden are a contributing cause of the skyrocketing electricity prices. Asks how the Center Party believes the lines for the electricity price areas in Sweden should be drawn. Read the speech
    • Concludes that the Center Party is satisfied with the current electricity price area division. Criticizes that the party no longer values or defends the possibilities for Scanian farmers and food producers to have reasonable electricity bills. Read the speech
    • Argues that the historical climate agreement and the government's decision on new nuclear power prepares Sweden for a fossil-free future. Criticizes the Social Democrats' ambivalence and argues that new nuclear power is crucial to meet the increasing electricity demand and avoid fossil imports. Read the speech
    • Argues that the government has taken important steps towards fossil independence by moving from renewable to fossil-free. Wants more nuclear reactors to make Sweden free from fossil sources in a long-term sustainable way. Read the speech
    • Argues that the government's decision points towards a fossil-free society by 2045. Points out that the world's leaders have decided to phase out fossil sources. Read the speech
  55. Government work, energy, equality, migration and security

    Frågestund · 30 November 2023

    • Argues that there are large differences between men and women when it comes to entrepreneurship and financial ownership. Asks the Minister for Enterprise how the government is working to reduce these differences. Read the speech
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  56. Nuclear power vs renewables: SD, S and MP debate energy

    Ny kärnkraft i Sverige · 28 November 2023

    • Criticizes the member for being both for and against new nuclear power and for not wanting to contribute to its development. Asks what the Social Democrats want with the energy policy as well as how southern Sweden will get its electricity in the future. Read the speech
    • Argues that the government has implemented more offshore wind farms than the Social Democrats have in eight years. Asks for the government's answer to the business community in Skåne and what long-term plan exists for electricity production in southern Sweden. Read the speech
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    • Asks why the Social Democrats do not want the residents of Skåne to be able to feel the same pride in nuclear power as the residents of Oskarshamn do. Read the speech
    • Argues that nuclear power must play a role in solving the electricity supply issues in southern Sweden. Emphasizes the importance of local anchoring and stresses that the proposal enables nuclear power in more locations. Read the speech
  57. Sweden 2023 budget: uranium mining, 60 TWh goal, wind power

    Vårändringsbudget för 2023 · 20 June 2023

    • Proposes changing the energy policy goal from 100 percent renewable to 100 percent fossil-free in order to restore technology neutrality. Argues that nuclear power is crucial to meet the doubled electricity demand and calls for approval of the committee's proposal. Read the speech
  58. Housing shortage, education literacy crisis and infrastructure

    Frågestund · 8 June 2023

    • Asks the Minister for Infrastructure how it is ensured that the investigation focuses on national benefits with a fixed connection between Sweden and Denmark, as current infrastructure is insufficient for future traffic needs. Read the speech
    • Emphasizes that it is necessary to remove bottlenecks between Sweden and Denmark to enable the export of green products. Wants the national benefits of a reinforced infrastructure across the Öresund to be highlighted. Read the speech
  59. EU gas storage regulation and 60 TWh electricity production

    Kompletterande bestämmelser till EU:s gaslagringsförordning · 30 May 2023

    • Asks what the Social Democrats' position is on a changed energy policy goal of 100 percent fossil-free energy production. Read the speech
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    • Wants to change the energy policy goal from 100 percent renewable electricity to 100 percent fossil-free electricity to restore technology neutrality. Argues that nuclear power is crucial to meet the doubled electricity demand and that obstacles to new nuclear power must be removed. Read the speech
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    • Argues that marginal pricing is natural from a market-liberal perspective. Points out that a separate Swedish market leads to higher prices in the long run and contravenes EU legislation. Asks how Vänsterpartiet views this. Read the speech
    • Argues that a demarcation for energy trading is a chimera and would be catastrophic for southern Sweden. Criticizes the proposal as unfeasible because it conflicts with EU legislation. Read the speech
  60. Industrial policy and entrepreneurship conditions in Sweden

    Näringspolitik · 10 May 2023

    • Argues that Sweden needs liberal reforms, international cooperation and infrastructure investments to strengthen competitiveness. Proposes a STEM strategy to increase the supply of skills and wants more women to have the opportunity to start and run companies. Read the speech
  61. Electricity market directive: M's proposal for consumer rights

    Genomförande av elmarknadsdirektivet när det gäller leverans av el och aggregeringstjänster · 26 April 2023

    • Asks what is needed in the long term and what investments are willing to be made. Also asks whether nuclear power is included in these long-term investments. Read the speech
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    • Argues that the current electricity system functions worse than before due to reduced nuclear power. Wants the government to break this development by building up a functioning electricity system with fossil-free production, better transmission, and smarter use. Read the speech
  62. Import of Russian fossil energy: labels, EU unity, and gas

    Särskild debatt om importen av rysk fossil energi · 18 April 2023

    • Argues that Sweden must continue to push for sanctions against Russian gas and tighten existing sanctions to reduce Europe's dependence. Criticizes previous reckless energy policy that increased the dependence on Russia. Read the speech
    • Asks how Miljöpartiet reasons regarding the goal conflict between reduced carbon dioxide emissions, which require natural gas, and solidarity with Ukraine. Read the speech
    • Argues that natural gas is an accepted bridge solution for the green transition. Asks how Miljöpartiet views the goal conflict between renewable production and security policy considerations. Read the speech
    • Argues that Russian fossil energy sources constitute a security policy risk and should be avoided. Wants Sweden to continue pushing for expanded sanctions in the EU and that companies purchasing Russian gas act with greater force. Read the speech
  63. Mineral policy: mining permits, Sami rights and climate goals

    (forts. från § 21) Mineralpolitik (forts. NU13) · 29 March 2023

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    • Confirms that there is a shortage of engineers and technical competence. Proposes large-scale educational initiatives in primary school to strengthen students' ability in mathematics and increase interest in STEM education. Argues that more people with the right competence need to seek out Sweden. Read the speech
    • Appreciates the efforts for Ukrainians in the labor market. Argues that it is the slow processes that need to be addressed and that the government has begun work on changing the view on necessary occupations. Read the speech
  64. Sweden mineral policy: SD demands faster permits and uranium

    Mineralpolitik · 29 March 2023

    • Confirms that changes need to take place in the area as innovation-critical minerals can be of great benefit. However, asks about the Social Democrats' stance on goal conflicts, for example regarding Sami villages, as it is not clear whether they advocate for a "full steam ahead" approach. Read the speech
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  65. Sweden trade policy sustainability welfare and justice debate

    Handelspolitik · 29 March 2023

    • Argues that rule-based and open trade is necessary for Sweden's welfare, growth, and for lifting people out of poverty. Wants Sweden, through the EU, to continue building open trade connections and enter into new free trade agreements. Read the speech
  66. Council of Europe meeting report: nuclear power and LULUCF

    Återrapportering från Europeiska rådets möte den 23-24 mars · 28 March 2023

    • Asks how the discussions went and what measures have been taken regarding the regulatory framework for the labeling of origin of fossil energy. Reminds that the Riksdag decided that Sweden shall push for the European dependence on Russian and fossil energy to cease. Read the speech
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  67. Government priorities, family support and Ukraine aid debate

    Statsministerns frågestund · 23 February 2023

    • Asks how the government views the Nordic cooperation moving forward and what initiatives are intended to deepen the relations with the Nordic neighboring countries. Read the speech
  68. Business competitiveness, energy supply and regulations debate

    Näringsliv · 20 December 2022

    • Argues that liberal reforms, international cooperation for free trade and reduced bureaucracy are required to strengthen competitiveness. Wants a stable energy system with local initiatives and electricity support to save companies in crisis. Read the speech
  69. Regional development: SD, S, and M debate growth strategies

    Regional utveckling · 16 December 2022

    • Welcomes the government's policy for regional development and wants to intensify the expansion of broadband and roads as well as reduce travel costs. Argues that skills supply requires adult education, proposes farm sales and wants to increase local energy production as well as nuclear power. Read the speech
  70. Sweden energy mix: nuclear, wind power and electricity prices

    Energi · 15 December 2022

    • Confirms that shorter permit processes and regulatory changes are needed to use both existing and future nuclear power. Asks how the Social Democrats answer their colleagues in Norrbotten regarding the proposal to review the electricity price areas. Read the speech
    • Asks if the Social Democrats believe that the proposed review of the electricity price areas will have consequences for electricity prices in the north. Argues that the member must clarify whether the party shares the view that the change affects electricity prices and the green new industrialization. Read the speech
    • Criticizes the previous energy policy for having created an unstable system and high electricity prices. Wants to maximize all available energy production through shorter permit processes, new nuclear power and increased renewable production. Read the speech
    • Argues that the Swedish energy system is unstable and risks collapsing. Claims that both nuclear power and offshore wind power are needed simultaneously and denies that the party opposes wind power. Read the speech
    • Argues that incentives and economic compensations need to be reviewed to increase the acceptance and attractiveness of wind power in the municipalities. Wants to expand all forms of energy production with the goal that all types of energy should, in the long term, be able to bear their own costs. Read the speech
    • Argues that electricity prices have skyrocketed and the system has become unstable in the southern parts of the country. Wants to focus on the system's capacity rather than individual types of energy and corrects that no reserve capacity exists. Read the speech
    • Argues that the Liberals' decision to abolish nuclear power has had enormous consequences for southern Sweden. Welcomes the Green Party's view on the need to integrate the European markets. Read the speech
  71. Energy policy, electricity subsidies, and climate policy debate

    Frågestund · 8 December 2022

    • Asks how concerned the minister is about the energy situation in Skåne and the southern parts of the country due to shutdowns of dispatchable power and high load on the power grid. Read the speech
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  72. Crime, infrastructure, economy, housing and climate debate

    Allmänpolitisk debatt · 19 October 2022

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