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Ludvig Aspling (SD)
What Ludvig Aspling 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.
Family immigration: stricter conditions and maintenance rules
- Argues that Sweden has extremely generous rules for family immigration which create pull factors and lead to exclusion. Proposes that the maintenance requirement be raised to 1.3 times the normal amount and that a two-year waiting period be introduced to promote integration. Read the speech
- Explains that the maintenance requirement follows a mathematical model that is indexed according to the size of the family. Argues that today's situation is the same as the future one, as the requirements are already being indexed upwards now. Read the speech
- Confirms that the housing cost is not indexed upwards but remains a housing cost. Argues that one can plan one's family in Sweden by using contraceptives. Argues that those who want a large family but cannot afford to support it in Sweden should do so in their home country. Read the speech
- Rights that the maintenance requirement for the extension of a residence permit is based on the household's total income. Argues that an extra income is not required for each child, but that both parents can contribute to the household's resources. Read the speech
- Argues that the household's income, not an individual's income, must increase to meet the requirements. Explains that it is reasonable that two adults together must obtain jobs in order to be able to have children. Read the speech
- Asks whether the speaker has read the bill since he claims that families are torn apart by illness or further education. Argues that the subsistence requirement is forward-looking and that sickness benefit or parental benefit is equated with salary. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the previous speaker has not understood the content of the bill regarding income requirements and health insurance. Argues that family separation is not caused by the proposal since stay in Sweden is voluntary and points out that there are no court cases supporting the expressed fears. Read the speech
Deportation rules for crimes: M wants stricter rules for non-fines
- Argues that current rules on deportation due to crime are rigged in favor of criminals due to difficulties in the proportionality assessment. Criticizes the Prosecution Authority for not demanding deportation in serious cases and calls for approval of the committee's proposal. Read the speech
Stricter rules on child supervision and detention for criminals
- Argues that today's rules are outdated and proposes that they be adapted to the minimum level of EU law. Wants to introduce reinforced supervision through electronic monitoring and enable longer detention periods for deported criminals and security threats. Read the speech
Stricter residence permit integrity requirements and conduct
- Argues that the proposal returns to a normal state by enabling residence permits to be revoked for rule violations beyond criminality. Explains that the integrity check is an immigration law measure rather than a criminal law measure, which means that it does not constitute double punishment. Read the speech
- Explains that the standard of proof is "probable" because it concerns an administrative law procedure and not a criminal law procedure. Argues that deportation is less intrusive than imprisonment and that the rules do not apply to persons with a protection status declaration. Read the speech
- Argues that it is not a fundamental human right to move to Sweden. Asks why Sweden should have immigration from Afghanistan if it is a country where everyone is expected to practice oppression against one another. Read the speech
- Asks how MP Jallow can advocate for open borders in Sweden while simultaneously not criticizing Gambia's draconian rules for vagrancy. Argues that Jallow applies double standards by not criticizing the harsh legislation in his home country. Read the speech
- Wants to deport persons with a lack of integrity regardless of country of origin. Criticizes MP Jallow for hypocrisy as he accepts harsh integrity rules in Gambia but advocates for free immigration in Sweden. Read the speech
New reception act: housing, work limits and EBO status
- Argues that the purpose of the reform is to deter asylum seekers. Criticizes that the Social Democrats equate a reduced number of asylum seekers with ethnic cleansing. Read the speech
- Asks whether it is reasonable to equate a reduced number of asylum seekers with ethnic cleansing. Argues that it is strange since the Social Democrats themselves have expressed similar ambitions. Read the speech
- Argues that generous reception conditions attract people to Sweden for economic reasons. Wants to abolish the exemption from the requirement for a work permit and introduces stricter rules such as area restrictions, attendance controls, and residency requirements. Read the speech
Stricter Swedish citizenship requirements for language and work
- Criticizes current citizenship rules as absurd and the cause of an integration failure. Proposes stricter requirements on residence, language, social studies, self-sufficiency, and conduct as well as the abolition of the notification procedure. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Center Party's previous policy which caused an unreasonable situation with many citizenship applicants. Argues that rules on language, work, and integrity must be implemented without transitional provisions because many applicants lack ties to Sweden. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Center Party's arguments as unserious and lacking deep analysis. Argues that the proposal should be implemented without transitional provisions to resolve the crisis that the Center Party has caused. Read the speech
- Questions about whether citizenship without requirements for work and language skills really contributes positively to integration. Argues that integration worked better when these requirements were prerequisites for becoming a Swedish citizen. Read the speech
- Argues that integration has worsened since language requirements and income requirements were phased out. Criticizes the previous speaker for being unable to show any improvements in integration after these rules were removed. Read the speech
- Asks which article in the Convention on the Rights of the Child or which statement from the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child supports the claim that requirements for identity and residence conflict with the convention. Argues that the opposing party has made up the claim as he has not been able to find any support for it. Read the speech
- The question was the legal source for the Green Party's claims regarding the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Argues that the Convention on the Rights of the Child allows Sweden to design the process for citizenship in accordance with national legislation. Read the speech
- Criticizes that non-Swedish-speaking persons are allowed to participate in general elections. Argues that democracy requires that one speaks the people's language and that persons who cannot speak the language cannot make informed choices. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden is unique by allowing people who do not speak Swedish to become citizens. Asks what advantage there is in people who do not understand the language being allowed to vote, as they risk being manipulated. Read the speech
Inhibition of execution for foreigners: S, M, V debate rules
- Argues that current rules are unfair as persons who have been deported due to crime or security threats are rewarded with residence permits and welfare benefits. Wants to replace these with inhibition to remove the right to benefits, work permits, and settlement. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Green Party wants to include persons in exclusion cases in the inhibition. Asks why the Green Party wants suspected war criminals to be granted residence permits instead of being deported as quickly as possible. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Green Party's logic when they accept exclusion from refugee status in cases of suspected war crimes. Argues that it is incomprehensible that they simultaneously oppose these persons being placed in inhibition instead of receiving a residence permit. Read the speech
Healthcare management, deportations and maternal care grants
- Questions about whether the Minister for Defence can take measures to prevent the closure of shooting ranges, as these associations are a necessary part of the civil and military infrastructure. Read the speech
Labor immigration: wage floors and qualification requirements
- Asks how many healthcare assistants and nursing assistants Sweden received as labor migrants before the wage requirement was raised in 2022. Argues that the wage requirement does not affect nurses as their median wage is above the limit. Read the speech
- Argues that the wage demand does not pose a threat to welfare. Points out that the reduction of labor migrants within healthcare is so small that it does not significantly affect the profession. Read the speech
- Acknowledge that the wage floor can make it difficult to recruit competence, for example electricians. Asks how much the wage floor has affected the number of work permits for electricians. Read the speech
- Asks how many fewer electricians will come to Sweden due to the wage floor. Argues that the statistics show that the number of electricians has increased after the wage requirement was introduced, which contradicts the Green Party's hypothesis. Read the speech
Labor immigration: SD wants higher wages, S wants union control
- Argues that the current complete renovation of the regulatory framework is necessary to stop cheating, human trafficking, and shell companies. Explains that increased wage requirements and new criminal classifications shall filter out occupations without education and counteract exploitation of foreign labor. Read the speech
- Argues that higher salary thresholds are necessary to stop corruption and exploitation. Criticizes the claim that high salary demands are an expression of hatred towards the countryside and argues that companies should seek personnel within the EU. Read the speech
- Argues that the wage differences between Norrland and Stockholm are not so large that they hinder recruitment. Argues that the Swedish model does not work for the global labor supply and requires clear conditions to avoid low-wage work. Criticizes that collective agreements are not a practical solution as companies can cheat the system. Read the speech
- Argues that the principle of residency for all who work and pay taxes is incorrect because one must first have a residence permit. Criticizes the exception rule for time-limited permits and argues that these persons should not have their permits extended. Read the speech
- Criticizes the claim that qualified healthcare personnel are being deported en masse as these individuals meet the new salary requirements. Argues that there are too few nursing assistants to affect the labor market and emphasizes that an unwillingness to return to the home country is not a ground for residence permits. Read the speech
Government economic policy, crime and immigration debate
- Criticizes that foreign citizens who have committed serious crimes are allowed to retain their residence permits. Asks why the Moderaterna hesitate regarding a proposal where Migrationsverket can revoke residence permits retroactively. Read the speech
Gang crime, elderly care and criminal policy debate
- Questions about whether the Minister for Justice agrees that bestial violence against children should entail a strong presumption for revoked citizenship. Read the speech
- Asks why the Minister for Justice does not agree that even bestial crimes should be covered by revocation of citizenship. Argues that the proposed constitutional reform allows for such a regulation and that there are no obstacles in international law. Read the speech
Detention center security: migration policy and privacy debate
- Criticizes the Social Democrats for ignoring security flaws and trade union demands at the prison. Argues that the proposals on body searches, inspection of shipments, glass-pane visits, and guard support are necessary to maintain order and security. Read the speech
- Questions about whether the Social Democrats have already said a flat no to negotiating on migration policy in a future government. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats themselves have published the information on their Twitter account. Criticizes the evasive answer and questions whether what is stated is true. Read the speech
- Asks if Miljöpartiet has noted any proposal regarding entry control and whether they move for rejection or approval of that part. Argues that metal detectors and X-ray checks are less intrusive than manual body searches. Read the speech
- Asks why the Green Party (Miljöpartiet) requests a rejection of the proposal on general entry control when the proposal in the government bill is almost verbatim the same as what the Green Party itself proposes in its reservation. Read the speech
Crime in welfare, Gaza arms embargo and employer costs
- Asks why the government is not doing anything about the absurd situation where foreigners who have committed serious crimes in Sweden can avoid deportation due to current rules in the European Convention. Read the speech
Government economic policy, tax cuts and family priorities
- Argues that grants to families without income exceed wages for doctors, which removes the incentives for self-sufficiency. Asks if the Prime Minister is willing to introduce a clear cap for grants. Read the speech
Labor market, migration, infrastructure and welfare debate
- Criticizes the Minister for Migration's view on multiculturalism as naive. Asks if the Minister really believes that problematic values such as honor violence are completely independent of cultural background. Read the speech
Deportation prescription, track-switching and re-entry bans
- Wants to abolish track switching as it is considered a "Christmas present" to white-collar criminals and enables the exploitation of people. Criticizes the left-wing parties' reservations as ignoring the rule of law principles and argues that the current rules make the regulated immigration meaningless. Read the speech
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- Criticizes the Green Party for not having knowledge of how many switchers are working within the welfare sector. Argues that the need to hire cleaners is non-existent and that the loss of a few care assistants does not affect the welfare sector. Read the speech
Council of Europe meeting: EU actions and Russian assets
- Welcomes the government's initiatives on defense capability and welcomes clarity regarding opposition to joint borrowing. Argues that sustainability rules limit the defense industry's development and asks how the Minister views the conflict between these rules and the need for rapid capacity increase. Read the speech
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Energy policy, foreign aid, national security and infrastructure
- Questions about whether Sweden's Minister for Development Cooperation will make a decision to pause aid to Somalia, as the country refuses to repatriate citizens in order to preserve sources of income from remittances. Read the speech
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Sweden migration policy: M, S, and V debate integration
- Argues that the criticism of the proposal to abolish EBO is due to the fact that the proposal does not go far enough. Explains that the limitations are due to EU law rules that the Social Democrats support. Read the speech
- Argues that the proposed proposal violates rules on detention and that it would be foolish to challenge the EU's regulatory framework. Criticizes the Social Democrats and the Moderates for having pushed through restrictions in the European asylum system. Asks if it was a mistake to push forward these rules. Read the speech
- Criticizes that municipalities and companies exploit illegal labor and argues that the social democratic social contract is being dismantled. Wants to move for approval of the committee's proposal on investments in the revocation of residence permits and increased return migration. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the opposing party has not read the investigation and argues that the proposals regarding the duty of disclosure and a foreigner database with fingerprints are effective. Argues that the investigator noted that the duty of disclosure towards the Swedish Tax Agency would have a significant effect. Read the speech
- Argues that other politicians adapt their rhetoric to score points in the media. Claims that the return migration grant is effective policy and does not harm integration. Argues that it is better if persons in long-term exclusion return home. Read the speech
- Urges the opponent to discuss the construction industry at the right time. Argues that the investigation does not confirm that return grants are a waste or harm integration and requests research that supports the opponent's claims. Read the speech
- Argues that there is nothing indicating that the return grant harms integration. Criticizes the opposing party for lacking research support for their claims and urges them to read the investigation report. Read the speech
- Asks why the Green Party previously accepted and contributed to having a duty of information in schools. Points out that the duty of information is not a new phenomenon in Swedish law. Read the speech
- Asks why Miljöpartiet has not lifted a finger to remove the information obligation. Argues that the party has not fought against the rule despite their current rhetoric. Read the speech
Government work on schools, welfare, defense and AI potential
- Questions whether the Liberals now support that even petty crimes should, in normal cases, lead to deportation. Welcomes this development and looks forward to making the policy a reality together with the Liberals. Read the speech
Gang violence, economy, energy and welfare management debate
- Questions about whether there are grounds to review how the Prosecution Authority works with deportation due to crime after the prosecutor in one case forgot to request deportation. Read the speech
EU leadership: M wants von der Leyen, V demands climate policy
- Questions about discussions regarding the new commission's policy issues. Argues that the union missed a historical chance to handle irregular migration and supports the proposal to outsource the asylum process to safe third countries. Read the speech
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Migration policy: M wants lower immigration and higher wages
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- Argues that Miljöpartiet wants to fill Europe with migrants. Criticizes the proposal on humanitarian visas as it practically means that the visa requirement is lifted and that anyone can travel to Sweden. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Green Party's proposal to abolish the visa requirement as completely insane. Argues that the proposal would mean the end of Sweden as a nation and asks if there is any more effective way to maximize migration. Read the speech
Troll factories, forestry, animal welfare and democracy debate
- Argues that one should act proactively rather than reactively against criminal infiltration. Asks if the Minister for Migration is prepared to use the same tools for other strategically important agencies, such as Migrationsverket. Read the speech
Climate policy, electricity, and health insurance debate
- Argues that integration of immigrants from the Muslim world is often impossible. Wants to minimize immigration from these countries and asks if the Prime Minister agrees. Read the speech
Government budget policy, healthcare, forestry and education
- Argues that the current asylum system does not work due to the European migration crisis. Asks when Sweden will join other countries that outsource the asylum process to third countries. Read the speech
- Argues that the solution being discussed has the potential to revolutionize the European asylum system by undermining refugee smugglers and saving lives. Asks why Sweden is not preparing for these reforms. Read the speech
Ban on transporting persons without ID to Sweden debated
- Argues that the proposal is a necessary emergency solution to prevent asylum fraud, detect false identities, and signal that Sweden is not a free zone for immigration law [11-16]. Criticizes the opposition's arguments regarding asylum rights and EU law as being based on ignorance and argues that the proposal does not constitute the exercise of public authority [20-31]. Read the speech
- Argues that mass immigration is a real catastrophe for Sweden. Explains the difference between internal border control and ID control and argues that ID controls create a necessary threshold against mass immigration. Read the speech
- Argues that ID checks are part of the transport staff's duties and that they must perform them despite unpleasant situations. Claims that the cost is small in relation to asylum migration and that the proposal creates a necessary threshold against persons with false identities. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Green Party's policy for creating chaos in the migration systems. Argues that ID checks were necessary for security margins and that the proposal should be seen as a tool for the future if the situation worsens. Read the speech
- Argues that the Green Party's criticism is unserious and that ID checks are a necessary tool to manage the migration threat. Criticizes the Green Party's proposals as contributing to mass immigration. Read the speech
- Asks how the Green Party can oppose ID checks when they previously supported the agreement with Turkey. Argues that the right of asylum does not give the right to choose a country and that the opponent interprets it incorrectly. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Green Party for a lack of principles and questions why they accept the Turkey agreement but oppose ID checks. Argues that there is no right to travel from a safe country to another to seek asylum. Read the speech
Aliens Act: Deporting security threats and 5-year rule
- Argues that the requirement of proof "can be assumed" is not unique to the current legislation as it already exists in other legislation. Asks whether the Left Party's position is that the law on special immigration control should be abolished. Read the speech
- Asks if Vänsterpartiet wants to abolish the Act on Special Foreigner Control. Argues that the law is important for handling dangerous persons who threaten the country's security. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the investigation is sitting in a desk drawer and denies that the pandemic or the war in Ukraine caused this. Asks if the Social Democrats have red lines regarding the abolition of the Act on Special Immigration Control. Read the speech
- Asks if the Social Democrats have any principles and if the party will contribute to the law on special immigration control being weakened or rendered toothless in order to compromise with the Left Party. Argues that the question is serious and important. Read the speech
- Move to approve the proposition to give authorities tools to handle security threats by expanding the grounds for revocation of residence permits in connection with terrorism. Argues that the regulations were needed to reach activities in the gray zone that are not punishable but threaten security. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden does not have casuistic legislation where exact situations are defined in the preparatory works. Asks why persons who preach with elements of violence without being convicted of terrorism offenses at all should be allowed to stay in Sweden. Read the speech
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Climate, foreign policy, economy and social issues debate
- Argues that the proposed treaty reform implies a significant concentration of power in Brussels at the expense of the member states and the parliament. Criticizes the reform and argues that it could strengthen the reasons for countries to leave the union. Read the speech
Public sector background checks to counter organized crime
- Argues that there is a serious deficiency as there are no general rules for broad background checks in public activities. Proposes a general provision for all public activities and asks whether information beyond the criminal records register should be reviewed. Read the speech
- Proposes that Sweden studies the British DBS system in order to introduce mandatory, sanctionable background checks. Argues that a smooth system with strong authority support is needed because municipalities cannot be trusted to manage the checks themselves. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden must break old patterns by reassessing which activities are security-sensitive. Argues that the increased threat from criminal networks against public administration justifies significantly more intrusive measures regarding personal integrity. Read the speech
Sweden migration policy: M wants lower migration and stricter rules
- Argues that the EU has no responsibility for asylum reception and that it lies with the member states. Criticizes the Center Party for proposing a generous system while simultaneously wanting equivalent asylum legislation, which he considers to be a fundamental contradiction. Read the speech
- Argues that it is impossible to combine generosity towards migrants with equal legislation within the EU. Criticizes the Centerpartiet's proposal because it allows persons with rejected applications to obtain residence permits by living illegally in Sweden. Read the speech
- Criticizes previous governments' migration policy as dysfunctional and having created large costs for the welfare system. Argues that the new government restores the rule of law by tightening rules for citizenship, increasing returns, and limiting housing options. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Green Party's migration policy as extreme and argues that their proposals imply free asylum migration. Asks how many more people would move to Sweden if the Green Party's proposals were implemented. Read the speech
- Asks how many would seek to come to Sweden if the Miljöpartiet's proposal on safe routes is implemented. Criticizes that Miljöpartiet has not budgeted for the enormous costs that such an increase in migration would entail. Read the speech
Government work, energy, equality, migration and security
Internal immigration control: police powers and body searches
- Argues that current rules prevent the police from preventing identity swaps and that the proposals are necessary because the asylum migration is largely a fraud. Criticizes the opposition's arguments regarding privacy and argues that the controls are undramatic and proportionate. Read the speech
- Argues that internal immigration control is undramatic and natural. Asks if the opponent's position is based on a different personal experience than his own. Read the speech
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Disinformation, economy, crime and integration debate
Housing, infrastructure, defense and foreign policy debate
- Argues that al-Fatah participated in the terror invasion against Israel. Wants Sweden to drastically change its approach and that the government directly ends the financial support to the party. Read the speech
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Stricter family immigration and humanitarian residence permits
- Questions about the ultimate requirement that has been put forward in connection with future government negotiations. Read the speech
- Questions whether Vänsterpartiet is prepared to compromise on the proposed reforms. Argues that the Riksdag makes decisions based on legislation rather than opinion polls. Read the speech
- Thanks for the Social Democrats' support in the matter. Asks Anders Ygeman why the Social Democrats have had five different opinions on the humanitarian protection ground over seven years and how one can convince voters of their credibility. Read the speech
- Asks about which humanitarian protection ground the Social Democrats stood behind before the temporary law and questions whether they really do not remember that the regulation has changed several times. Read the speech
- Argues that the proposals are necessary to follow European practice, counter human trafficking and tighten subsistence requirements. Criticizes the opposition's claims that family reunification is a fundamental right and the Social Democrats' lack of consistency in their migration policy. Read the speech
- Argues that the proposals are acceptable according to the European Convention and the European Court of Human Rights' case law. Asks if there is any court case showing that the proposals conflict with the European Convention. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the opposing party uses the Institute of Human Rights as a source of law instead of a referral body. Asks for a specific case from the European Court of Human Rights that confirms that the proposals conflict with current law. Read the speech
- Argues that a large part of asylum migration is a fraud because many migrants visit their home countries regularly. Asks if the opposing party can present sources that disprove these reported facts. Read the speech
- Criticizes the previous speaker for misunderstanding facts about travel to Iraq. Argues that it is unreasonable that people seek protection from countries that others travel to on vacation. Read the speech
Council of Europe meeting: Sweden's role in antisemitism
- Argues that civilian suffering is part of Hamas's strategy to involve neighboring countries in the war. Criticizes that EU institutions do not see through this strategy and spread information that Hamas uses to fuel public opinion. Read the speech
- Asks whether the government will stop the Swedish support to Fatah if it is confirmed that the organization participated in the attack on October 7. Criticizes that Sweden provides financial support to Fatah despite their lack of democracy. Read the speech
EU heads of state meeting: migration pact and Gaza ceasefire
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- Argues that the asylum system is exploited by persons who do not want to adapt to the Western world. Proposes a total ban on migration from certain areas and asks if the minister's position on the pact has changed after recently occurred events. Read the speech
Government budget, crime policy, migration and social investments
- Argues that most who seek asylum across the Mediterranean are economic migrants rather than refugees. Asks if the Minister agrees that the Refugee Convention needs to be reviewed as it does not work in the modern world. Read the speech
- Asks what preparedness Sweden has for a new wave of young men from Afghanistan. Points out that migration from Afghanistan is ongoing and that neighboring countries can use migration as an instrument against Europe. Read the speech
Schooling rights for children of undocumented persons in Sweden
Security, welfare and immigration policy in PM's question time
- Welcomes that more migrants are rejected at the border and that forced redistribution is rejected. Asks if Sweden will say a flat no to forced redistribution even during the upcoming negotiations. Read the speech
Social policy, energy, immigration and children's rights
- Argues that the "track change" rule is the most abused rule in Swedish migration policy as it enables the exploitation of vulnerable people. Asks when a bill to remove the rule can be expected. Read the speech
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Migration track switching: M wants reform, V wants controls
- Argues that the National Audit Office's review concerns the government's work with the track change, not its existence. Criticizes that people with low wages are not self-sufficient and argues that the system is abused by entrepreneurs. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the previous speaker avoids the question of track changes by talking about pensions. Argues that asylum seekers from Mongolia do not have grounds for asylum and questions the claim that rejections are due to legal uncertainty. Read the speech
- Criticizes the "spårbytesregeln" (track-switching rule) for being a system set up for fraud where persons without grounds for asylum bypass rules for labor migration. Argues that the system leads to wage dumping, exploitation of people, and reduced incentives for return. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the need for labor does not mean that persons without education can take qualified jobs as childcare workers or assistant nurses. Argues that Centerpartiet has not presented proposals to address the deficiencies in track changes that the Swedish National Audit Office has pointed out. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the opposing party has not read the report properly and argues that it is impossible that switchers were needed when asylum seekers have difficulty finding jobs. Also asks why the opposing party has not submitted any motion. Read the speech
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Energy, school, care and economy: S wants 60 TWh by 2030
- Questions whether integration is even possible in Malmö since the city, according to a background document, has a majority with a migrant background. Points out that the report suggests that the idea of integration should be scrapped in favor of cultural segregation. Read the speech
Sweden migration policy: M, SD and MP debate integration
- Criticizes the Social Democrats for lacking their own proposals and only suggesting what the government is already doing. Asks if the speaker considers that the previous government acted without delay when they waited eight years to appoint an inquiry. Read the speech
- Questions about whether the Social Democrats acted without delay during the last parliamentary term. Argues that states have an absolute right to decide which foreigners are allowed to stay there. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden is undergoing a paradigm shift where generous systems are being phased out to counter fraud in asylum migration. Criticizes previous governments' policies and argues that the opposition lacks credible alternatives. Read the speech
- Argues that people who are granted asylum in Sweden and then travel back home on vacation to their home country are fraudsters. Asks how the speaker would describe such a person. Read the speech
- Argues that the asylum migration is a fraud. Explains that Ukrainians receive residence permits without an asylum review and that the government has ordered an investigation from the UN to improve the knowledge base and take appropriate measures. Read the speech
- Argues that hundreds of thousands of people with residence permits go on holiday to countries that the Ministry for Foreign Affairs advises against traveling to. Claims that this is an organized fraud and questions whether these people really are refugees. Read the speech
- Argues that people who are granted residence permits but then go on holiday to their home country are not real refugees. Asks how Vänsterpartiet reasons regarding such hypothetical cases. Read the speech
Climate policy, economic conditions and goals in PM's question
- Argues that the asylum migration is largely an organized fraud because people with roots in certain countries travel there on vacation. Asks what conclusion the Prime Minister draws from the report. Read the speech
Visa-free travel for Kosovo citizens: criteria and risks
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- Criticizes the decision on visa-free travel for Kosovo due to the country's problems with violent Islamism. Argues that poverty and low standard of living increase the risk of illegal migration and crime in Sweden. Read the speech
- Confirms that the Etias system improves control over travel into and out of the union. Argues that functioning readmission and low numbers of asylum seekers from a country must be a baseline for it to be able to receive visa-free travel. Read the speech
School quality, work principle and marketization debate
- Argues that integration policy should focus more on cultural norms and values than on economic integration. Asks whether these values need to be followed up and measured as clearly as unemployment. Read the speech
Energy policy, citizenship, healthcare and working environment
- Criticizes that the previous government did not change the regulatory framework for citizenship despite an investigation. Asks whether the new government will change the rule to introduce residency requirements. Read the speech
- Asks how the Minister for Migration stands regarding the argument that integration is hindered by the distribution of rights and benefits without requirements for law-abidingness or self-sufficiency. Read the speech
Government priorities, family support and Ukraine aid debate
- Questions about whether the Prime Minister will address corruption scandals where Social Democrats in the European Parliament are suspected of bribery and money laundering from foreign interests. Read the speech
Council of Europe meeting report: migration, visas, Russia
- Argues that the council's conclusions on migration are good and that the government takes the issue seriously. However, criticizes that little has happened since 2017 and suggests that Sweden should introduce an Australian model to offshore the asylum process. Read the speech
- Argues that the current regulatory framework creates an inherent conflict between countries with and without external borders. Asks if any country has voluntarily signed up to have transit centers on its territory. Read the speech
Labor immigration, aid, climate policy and crime debate
- Argues that the number of asylum seekers is still too large and that Sweden lacks the capacity to integrate them. Asks the Minister how many asylum seekers Sweden can manage to integrate over the coming years. Read the speech
Welfare, immigration and economy: S, KD and M debate measures
- Argues that moving the asylum process to safe third countries is a logical way forward to stop human trafficking and drowning disasters. Points out that several countries have already discussed or use similar systems. Read the speech
Migration policy: M wants fewer permits and higher requirements
- Criticizes the claim that the Social Democrats have implemented a paradigm shift. Argues that several reforms during the last mandate period have instead made it easier for persons without grounds for protection to stay in Sweden [2-6]. Read the speech
- Argues that the previous government's adjustments to the regulatory framework had a marginal impact on immigration. Criticizes current rules for residence permits and asks if the Social Democrats would introduce new rules in order to retain power. Read the speech
- Argues that the previous government did not implement a real paradigm shift but only temporary reforms. Wants to remove rules that make Sweden attractive for migrants and require grounds for residence permits. Read the speech
- Explains that there is no difference in status between court-adjudicated and authority-issued residence permits. Argues that permanent residence permits can be revoked through retroactive legislation via a revocation proviso. Read the speech
- Argues that it is not a paradigm shift because the possibility to revoke permanent residence permits already exists. Explains that the rule changes aim to ensure that persons without valid reasons, such as international protection, do not get to stay in Sweden. Read the speech
- Argues that persons who no longer have grounds for protection should go home. Criticizes the Center Party's position that these persons should stay, which, according to the speaker, builds up exclusion. Read the speech
- Argues that proper assessments of grounds for protection are required and criticizes that the legislation is based on what people say they want to do instead of what they actually do. Advocates that persons without grounds for protection or the ability to integrate should return. Read the speech
- Claims that the principle of first safe country is real and supported by international law. Asks Miljöpartiet which sources they use to claim that the principle does not exist. Read the speech
- Asks how the Green Party can claim that the principle of the first safe country does not exist while simultaneously having approved the Turkey agreement, which rests entirely on just this principle. Read the speech
Energy policy, electricity subsidies, and climate policy debate
- Argues that foreigners who spread disinformation about social services and custody cases should be deported. Asks what the Minister for Social Services intends to do to signal that such behavior is not acceptable. Read the speech
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PM Question Time: Child trafficking, nuclear power, welfare
Budget priorities: tax cuts, defense and social issues
- Argues that EU countries with external borders currently must finance border barriers entirely on their own. Asks whether it is reasonable for the union to contribute to the financing of these measures. Read the speech
- Argues that it is a logical priority for the EU to finance border protection because it is a common concern. Urges the Minister for Finance to consider this. Read the speech
Economy, migration, schools and environment review in Riksdag
- Argues that the Western Balkan route has become a highway for irregular migration. Asks what Sweden will highlight as the most important measure to strengthen resilience in this regard. Read the speech
- Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.