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Louise Thunström (S)
What Louise Thunström 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.
Welfare, school, migration and economy debate in Riksdag
- Wants to make visible the approximately 300,000 people living with long-covid. Argues that those affected need recognition, better access to expertise and care, and that politicians must work with the Swedish Covid Association's demands. Read the speech
Architecture policy for housing and cultural environments
- Criticizes the government for not taking responsibility for cultural environments and infrastructure, such as study associations and cooperative development. Argues that it is contradictory to speak of participation and small-house construction while support for these areas is withdrawn or housing construction comes to a standstill. Read the speech
Cultural heritage funding: SD museum card and MP county museums
- Argues that it is the state that bears the responsibility for communicating and managing the world heritage sites. Criticizes that the responsibility is currently borne by project and regional funds as well as voluntary work without national funds, which is an unsustainable situation. Read the speech
- Argues that it is an unreasonable situation that state funds are lacking for the world heritage sites when the landowners themselves are providing tours voluntarily. Asks how the world heritage sites can communicate their value if the state is not prepared to finance them. Read the speech
- Argues that the state bears the responsibility for managing and communicating Sweden's 15 world heritage sites. Criticizes the fact that, in practice, there is a lack of state resources for this and asks how the government views future conditions. Read the speech
- Argues that the resources for the world heritage sites have decreased, which has hindered the implementation of the strategy. Wants the government to take a clearer state responsibility for long-term funding and national coordination of the world heritage sites. Read the speech
- Argues that the state bears the responsibility for the world heritage sites and criticizes the lack of long-term funding and management. Proposes an investment in the world heritage sites, increased funding for industrial heritage museums as well as a coordinated digitalization system. Read the speech
- Argues that free admission signals that cultural heritage belongs to everyone and is part of the democratic infrastructure. Explains that the party has instead prioritized a cultural guarantee to reach children regardless of background and broaden participation. Read the speech
- Argues that the museums' mission is broader than just presenting themselves to the public. Criticizes that the focus lies unilaterally on visitor numbers, which can come at the expense of important tasks such as care, conservation, and research. Read the speech
Cooperative development support: KD wants neutral support, S warns
- Argues that cooperative solutions are necessary for housing and services in rural areas. Criticizes that the government is tearing down a functioning support structure and asks how the government views cooperative entrepreneurship. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government's decisions and cuts in support for, among others, study associations and housing prioritize away the countryside. Argues that cooperatives are important for local services, housing, and preparedness and appeals to the minister not to spoil this resource. Read the speech
Violence in schools: L wants expulsion, S demands more staff
- Argues that violence and threats in schools and after-school centers are increasing due to societal problems and staffing shortages. Criticizes the government's focus on punishment and asks what research underlies the proposals for reduced student influence. Read the speech
- Argues that school is an important social institution that should not be seen as a market. Criticizes that school leaders prioritize reputation over children's safety and demands that profits to school companies be prohibited in order to finance more teachers and smaller classes. Read the speech
Church antiquarian compensation: S demands 700 million SEK
- Argues that the cultural heritage must be accessible and usable and that church buildings are a societal resource. Points out that the compensation has decreased in value and asks how the minister assesses the church's proposal for an increase to 700 million kronor. Read the speech
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- Argues that the ecclesiastical cultural heritage needs to be living and suggests that the model and the Cultural Environment Act should be reviewed to create better conditions. Desires a broad consensus on how the state and the church can jointly take responsibility for the cultural heritage. Read the speech
Sweden's actions on Gaza: UNRWA support and trade freeze
- Describes the situation in Gaza as a moral and humanitarian collapse and criticizes the government's weak voice. Asks if the government is willing to resume support for UNRWA and push for a freezing of the trade agreement. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's voice has not been loud enough. Demands that sanctions be imposed, that the occupation be ended and that the hostages be released immediately by Hamas. Urges the government to choose the right side of history. Read the speech
State services: closures, digital tools and rural inequality
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- Argues that state presence in the countryside is crucial for the social contract, trust in the state, and national preparedness. Asks how the government will maintain the presence in the countryside and manage the increased burden for the municipalities. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Minister did not answer the questions and points out that long distances to service offices create difficulties for residents. Argues that reduced state presence is incorrect and criticizes that the tax is lowered for high-income earners at the expense of the countryside. Read the speech
Sweden cultural heritage: Sami rights, museum funding, and libraries
- Argues that museums are stable pillars of knowledge and democracy. Criticizes the government's reduced accessibility and lack of prioritization of cultural heritage. Proposes investments in Swedish world heritage sites, reintroduction of free admission to state museums as well as the establishment of a national center for ceramic art. Read the speech
Economic situation of families with children and government measures
- Argues that working families cannot make ends meet due to high prices and rents. Criticizes the government's decision to lower the housing allowance and instead proposes increased child allowance and housing allowance to help the most vulnerable. Read the speech
- Argues that an increased child allowance and housing allowance are needed now to counter poverty. Criticizes that the government places the responsibility on the individual's effort instead of creating secure working conditions, reasonable wages, and better conditions for families. Read the speech
HVB homes criminal networks, aid budget and security debate
- Argues that the cuts to the student unions lead to the fact that rehearsal rooms must be closed. Asks where children and young people will be able to rehearse and develop if the affected young people lose their premises. Read the speech
Ecclesiastical cultural heritage preservation and funding
- Argues that the church's cultural heritage is a living social resource that should be used and developed. Wants the government to consider reviewing the Cultural Environment Act and updating the conditions for the church antiquarian compensation. Read the speech
Swedish World Heritage sites: management and financing
- Argues that Sweden lacks long-term funding and management for the world heritage sites despite international commitments. Asks if the government can secure long-term funding since the current grants are conditional and will soon cease. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the mentioned funds are taken from existing appropriations and do not constitute a real investment. Argues that the state must take responsibility through a state administration and stable, long-term financial conditions. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Minister for Culture did not answer the question regarding differences in conditions compared to the rest of the Nordic countries. Wants the Minister for Culture to secure long-term and sustainable funding to fulfill the strategy's intentions and UNESCO's requirements. Read the speech
Gang violence, school cuts and sentencing debate in Riksdag
- Asks if the government chooses to proceed with further cuts to study associations. Argues that the closure of Sensus Studieförbund in Bengtsfors is a direct consequence of the government's and the Sweden Democrats' heavy cuts. Read the speech
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Cultural heritage council: digitalization and war preparedness
- Proposes approval of reservation 9. Welcomes the establishment of a cultural protection council and emphasizes the importance of accessibility, participation, and financial commitment to preserve and manage cultural heritage. Criticizes cuts in cultural budgets and lack of resources for world heritage sites. Read the speech
Women's stress-related sick leave: work environment and funding
- Argues that women within the welfare sector are now forced to bear the responsibility for the economic crisis, which leads to increased stress and poorer working conditions. Asks what the government is doing concretely to improve the alarming working environment in the welfare sector. Read the speech
- Argues that welfare staff do not need applause but a policy that prioritizes their working environment. Criticizes that welfare is not valued more highly and demands that women's working environment be prioritized over tax cuts. Read the speech
Menopause care: KD wants chief midwife and S criticizes cuts
- Tells about her personal experiences of menopause symptoms to highlight that many women suffer from severe symptoms without receiving attention from healthcare. Asks the Minister to provide clearer examples of what initiatives the government intends to make. Read the speech
- Argues that help with menopausal symptoms is a class issue where women from socioeconomically weaker groups are hit harder. Criticizes the government's policy for prioritizing high-income earners and causing cuts that worsen care for women. Read the speech
- Argues that many women are limited by menopausal symptoms that could be alleviated with better access to care and knowledge. Wants women to be able to choose the treatment or support they desire regardless of location or finances. Read the speech
Culture, media, leisure investments and SD's Islamism stance
- Wants to reintroduce free admission to state museums to increase participation and lower the barriers to culture. Argues that the state must take responsibility for the financing and coordination of the world heritage sites and hurry with a decision on a national cultural protection council. Urges the government to modernize the archives legislation and requests a more dynamic understanding of cultural heritage as an engine for societal development. Read the speech
Study associations labor market integration and folkbildning
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- Argues that study associations are crucial for integration and community, especially in rural areas. Criticizes the government's budget which leads to a third of the activities disappearing, which threatens the common welfare and cohesion. Read the speech
Immigration, AI, and Sami organization meetings in Riksdag
- Criticizes that the Minister for Culture has not prioritized a meeting with Svenska Samernas Riksförbund. Asks if the minister can reprioritize in her calendar or when she plans to meet the organization. Read the speech
Cultural heritage investments and museum admission fees
- Asks why the promised investments in cultural heritage, such as the cultural heritage billion and the cultural heritage fund, are missing from the budget now that the party is part of the government support. Read the speech
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Cultural heritage funding, accessibility and rural protection
- Regrets the removal of free admission to state museums and argues that it is an important prerequisite for accessibility. Wants the government to bring together the cultural heritage sector to create a national action plan for protection and removal during crisis or war. Read the speech
- Argues that the common cultural heritage should be free and accessible to everyone regardless of age or finances. Wants regional museums to also be covered by free admission in the future. Read the speech
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EU wage regulation lawsuit and Lund-Hässleholm rail priority
- Asks what the Minister for Culture intends to do so that the parties in the Tidö Agreement can reach an agreement on what the principle of arm's length distance entails, as the parties make completely different interpretations of the concept. Read the speech
Free admission to Nationalmuseum and state museums evaluation
- Argues that the free admission reform has been a successful initiative that has lowered the thresholds for inexperienced visitors and families with children. Criticizes that the government's decision to abolish free admission and remove the restart support forces museums to close and postpone exhibitions. Asks how the Minister for Culture intends to promote accessibility to cultural heritage given the changed conditions. Read the speech
- Argues that cultural heritage should be free and accessible to all in order to promote education and democracy. Criticizes that the government and Sverigedemokraterna prioritize tax cuts for high-income earners over welfare and free admission. Read the speech
- Wants the initiative on free admission to be made permanent and strengthened. Argues that museums should be an open place for everyone instead of an exclusive place for a few. Read the speech
Culture, media, and leisure budget: 200m grant and museum fees
- Criticizes that the current budget abolishes free admission to state museums. Wants the initiative for free admission to be made permanent and strengthened to increase accessibility and promote democracy. Read the speech
Crime, infrastructure, economy, housing and climate debate
- Argues that today's menopause care is unequal, insufficient, and inaccessible. Wants to improve care through national guidelines, increased knowledge among both women and healthcare staff, as well as better conditions for all women regardless of geography or socioeconomics. Read the speech
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