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Magdalena Andersson (S)

Member of the Riksdag · 289 speeches in 21 debates since 12 October 2022

What Magdalena Andersson 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. Economy and social policy views of M, S, and V parties

   Partiledardebatt · 10 June 2026

   • Wants to put growth at the center by investing in new technology to create jobs and prosperity. Criticizes the current government for prioritizing tax cuts for the richest over welfare, which has led to poorer schools and healthcare. Read the speech
   • Congratulations to the young people who are graduating. Criticizes that youth unemployment is almost 25 percent and argues that 100,000 more people have become unemployed since Ulf Kristersson became Prime Minister. Read the speech
   • Criticizes that the government's policy leads to almost 100,000 more people becoming unemployed. Argues that young people are worried about their future and that the Prime Minister is shifting blame for the high youth unemployment. Read the speech
   • Criticizes the Tidö parties for not having kept their promises regarding welfare, the abolition of the quarantine, and unemployment. Argues that the government has weakened Sweden by indebting the people to lower taxes for the richest. Read the speech
   • Argues that extremism, racism and antisemitism do not belong in Sweden. Emphasizes that all leaders and citizens have a responsibility to stand out against such phenomena. Read the speech
   • Argues that extremism and racism have no place in Sweden. Criticizes that the government-former gives the keys to Rosenbad to a party with Nazi connections and leaders who do not consider Jews or Sámi to be able to be Swedish. Read the speech
   • Criticizes that the Prime Minister is creating a straw man and painting a scenario that will never occur. Argues that the government has received extensive criticism for the budget deficit and asks how much they will indebt the people. Read the speech
   • Argues that nine out of ten will get more in their wallets with the Social Democrats' policy. Wants to increase the child allowance, abolish the "karens" (waiting period), and introduce a worker's pension for those who started working directly after high school. Read the speech
   • Argues that the current system has favored criminal fraudsters and made it difficult for serious companies to compete. Proposes an order where labor immigration is allowed in the event of a labor shortage, but is restricted when a shortage does not exist in order to prevent dumped wages. Read the speech
   • Means that the Social Democrats want a solution so that hardworking teenagers are not deported. Proposes an order for labor immigration where persons with wages in accordance with collective agreements are allowed to stay in the event of a labor shortage. Read the speech
   • Argues that the waiting times in Stockholm have been shortened and that there are more doctors and nurses now than under the Kristdemokraterna's rule. Proposes an indexing of the state grants to the regions to ensure long-term and stable funding. Read the speech
   • Argues that the healthcare queues are due to the pandemic and that the government has caused cost increases in healthcare by lowering taxes for high-income earners. Wants to cooperate for a stable financing of healthcare in the entire country. Read the speech
   • Admits that there are improvements to be made regarding the food in eating disorder care, but emphasizes that the queues in Stockholm have been significantly shortened. Criticizes the Liberals' tax cuts for the richest and suggests instead that money be spent on healthcare and school. Read the speech
   • Criticizes the Liberals' policy and argues that they, during four years in government, have failed to fund healthcare and school. Argues that tax cuts for the wealthiest have led to long healthcare queues and lack of resources in school. Read the speech
   • Want to make everyday life better for hard-working people by giving them more money in their pockets and higher pensions. Proposes that the unfair gap should be removed because it hits both wages and pensions hard. Read the speech
   • Argues that the basic deduction hits many professional groups hard by causing them to lose thousands of kronor in pension. Criticizes that the Sweden Democrats previously opposed the removal of the deduction based on information from lobbyists. Read the speech

2. Government economic policy, crime and immigration debate

   Statsministerns frågestund · 19 February 2026

   • Criticizes the government for having lost control over the economy and failed with growth. Wants the government to cease its destructive policy and promises not to implement unfunded reforms in the autumn budget. Read the speech
   • Asks how many more unemployed, bankruptcies and evictions have occurred during the Prime Minister's time in power. Means that the Prime Minister is extremely satisfied despite that not being the case for the Swedish people. Read the speech

3. National security, economy, climate and welfare debate

   Partiledardebatt · 14 January 2026

   • Wants a new direction that strengthens defense, promotes international law and strengthens society's resilience. Criticizes the government's economic policy and argues that the focus must be shifted to ordinary people through higher wages, better schools and reduced inequalities. Read the speech
   • Argues that leadership is crucial for security and that the political defense is strengthened through political unity. Asks if the Prime Minister is willing to take the initiative for talks on defense financing, energy agreements, and a pact against gang crime. Read the speech
   • Argues that a broad agreement is needed to finance the defense and to lower electricity prices. Also wants to promote early crime prevention in the municipalities through such cooperation and asks if the Prime Minister will invite to talks. Read the speech
   • Argues that the allowance creates an unfair gap between those who can work from home and those who cannot. Wants to abolish the allowance to show respect and fairness for those who work hard and cannot work from home. Read the speech
   • Criticizes that the speaker did not keep their promise to abolish the quarantine deduction for healthcare personnel. Argues that the gasoline price depends on the world market price and proposes "Sverigebränsle" to increase resilience and lower prices for households. Read the speech
   • Argues that the world market price explains the main part of the fuel price change. Wants Sweden to purchase large quantities of Swedish fuel in long-term contracts to reduce the dependence on foreign dictatorships. Read the speech
   • Argues that the fight against men's violence against women must be prioritized as highly as gang crime. Points out that the government is implementing changes but emphasizes that the previous government basis introduced consent legislation and strengthened support for women's shelters. Read the speech
   • Argues that the consent legislation and improved equality are important. Confirms that the party has changed its policy and that the crime policy is tougher in 2026 than it was in 2022. Read the speech
   • Argues that reduced employer contributions are not an effective instrument for increasing employment. Suggests instead investing in job contracts for young people to prevent long-term unemployment. Read the speech
   • Argues that Sweden is a wealthy country thanks to skilled companies and competent labor. Wants to remove the care deduction to correct an injustice against professional groups who must work at their workplace. Read the speech
   • Argues that the general state grants have not increased in line with inflation, which leads to savings in healthcare. Criticizes the government for not doing the basic work but instead lowering the tax for themselves and the rich. Read the speech
   • Argues that healthcare lacks staff and resources to live up to the guidelines. Criticizes that the government has lowered the tax for its own leaders while the healthcare queues are record-long and questions the consequences of nationalization. Read the speech
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   • Argues that the responsible politician should rectify problems in the city. Criticizes that school results have fallen and that promises on school reforms have not been fulfilled. Advocates for voting for the Socialdemokraterna to stop profit-seeking in schools. Read the speech
   • Criticizes that the Sweden Democrats have not kept their election promises regarding welfare, unemployment insurance (a-kassan), and the [karens] period for welfare personnel. Asks why Jimmie Åkesson betrayed his promise regarding the [karens] for welfare personnel. Read the speech
   • Argues that the argument about injustice regarding the abolished quarantine period does not apply to welfare staff. Criticizes that the priorities in the negotiations instead went to tax cuts for capital owners and large companies instead of ordinary people. Read the speech

4. Sweden's EU role, migration, economy and climate policy

   EU-politisk partiledardebatt · 12 November 2025

   • Wants the EU to be the world's strongest voice for democracy, international law, and free trade. Criticizes the government's and the Sweden Democrats' economic policy for holding back Swedish growth and argues that Sweden needs a new government. Read the speech
   • Criticizes the government's economic policy and argues that it has led to low growth and high unemployment. Argues that Sweden's growth has failed to reach its potential and asks what the Prime Minister would have done differently. Read the speech
   • Criticizes that the Prime Minister wants to turn a blind eye to reality. Argues that he ignores the increased youth unemployment, the high unemployment as well as that growth is below potential and that Sweden's emissions increased second most in the EU. Read the speech
   • Argues that the government's policy has led to mass unemployment and that Swedish households are becoming poorer. Wants Sweden to become a strong growth engine by embracing new technology and investing in a broad energy agreement. Read the speech
   • Argues that the Social Democrats stand for a strict migration policy and that Sweden has already taken a great responsibility. Wants to focus on that persons with the right to stay enter employment and that overcrowding is being built away. Read the speech
   • Argues that the government has implemented a major austerity measure and wants to introduce means-tested labor migration. Stands firm on a policy that supports repatriation for those who have not settled well in Sweden. Read the speech
   • Criticizes the Prime Minister for saying one thing and doing another. Argues that the government is giving bribes to an antisemitic and Islamist regime. Points out that the Social Democrats were previously prepared to use aid money for repatriation. Read the speech
   • Means that the government will work hard to deport persons who have committed serious crimes. Means that she is not prepared to tolerate persons with Islamist or antisemitic views. Read the speech
   • Argues that it is a difficult balance between personal privacy and crime fighting. Supports the proposal on chat control to protect children from sexual abuse online. Read the speech
   • Argues that the proposal is about protecting children. Supports the proposal due to the extensive sexual abuse against children and argues that sharper legislation is required. Read the speech
   • Argues that the package entails regulatory deteriorations that harm Swedish companies by worsening competition. Criticizes the Christian Democrats for risking increased child labor, poorer environmental regulations, and higher mortality among workers. Read the speech
   • Welcomes regulatory simplifications but opposes changes that worsen the opportunities to work for children's rights or trade union rights. Argues that the proposed package worsens Swedish competitiveness, leads to lower wages and increases the risk of child labor worldwide. Read the speech
   • Argues that Margot Wallström's statement was due to a lack of information. Criticizes the government's leadership as they do not handle personnel matters in a way that ensures the work functions despite illness or parental leave. Read the speech
   • Argues that the government lacks leadership and criticizes that Sweden lacks ministerial representation at important negotiations. Emphasizes that Swedish companies are leading the climate transition and need international transition for exports. Read the speech

5. Government policy on food tax, defense, and immigration

   Partiledardebatt · 10 September 2025

   • Argues that the government has failed with the economy and growth. Wants to strengthen the military and civil defense, introduce mafia laws, increase prosperity and secure funding for welfare. Read the speech
   • Argues that Sweden's growth is at the bottom of the EU due to incorrect signals to the business sector. Criticizes the government because more people have become unemployed and more are living on benefits during the last three years. Read the speech
   • Argues that the government has caused high unemployment through an inverted economic policy. Criticizes that the government has lowered the tax for themselves instead of supporting families with children and asks how the Prime Minister explains that more people are living on benefits. Read the speech
   • Criticizes profit-making preschools for prioritizing profits over pedagogy and the children's well-being. Proposes to ban profits in preschools and that municipalities should be able to forcibly manage private preschools that neglect their responsibilities. Read the speech
   • Criticizes that the opposition has caused the longest healthcare queues in the country's history by prioritizing tax cuts for high-income earners over the funding of healthcare. Argues that it is the opposition leader's responsibility to oppose the government even when it hurts. Read the speech
   • Argues that Jimmie Åkesson has an enormous influence over the government. Criticizes that he has not stood up for the welfare state but instead caused long healthcare queues and lowered the housing supplement for vulnerable families with children. Read the speech
   • Argues that the party has carried out extensive policy development work. Claims that the party now has a clearer crime and migration policy as well as a welfare policy with more money for school, healthcare and elderly care. Read the speech
   • Criticizes the claim that the government has achieved nothing and argues that she, as Prime Minister, implemented significant reforms, strengthened the defense, and worked for Nato membership. Argues that the people do not share the government's view of her leadership. Read the speech
   • Appreciates the Center Party's commitment to climate issues. Argues that previous cooperation has enabled investments in green industries and climate adaptation and hopes that the government wants a broad energy agreement through close cooperation with the Center Party. Read the speech
   • Argues that the government's policy risks using taxpayers' money for fossil-free electricity without sufficient demand. Warns that Sweden could be hit by high costs if the EU's climate goals are undermined. Read the speech
   • Argues that the party is cooperation-oriented and wants to reach broad cross-bloc agreements. Suggests that cooperation can be achieved regarding energy and crime policy, similar to Denmark, to solve societal problems. Read the speech
   • Argues that the Social Democrats and the Green Party succeeded in carrying out a powerful shift in migration and penal policy. Claims that the four parties share a common view of humanity, in contrast to the Tidö parties. Read the speech
   • Points out that the Liberals have had a decisive influence in Swedish politics during the last 20 years. Argues that the Social Democrats want all children to grow up in safe areas and be able to complete their schooling. Read the speech
   • Denies that the Social Democrats will reintroduce the property tax or forcibly relocate families. Wants to create safe residential areas with mixed housing to counter poverty and insecurity. Argues that the Liberals' ambitions are close to the Social Democrats'. Read the speech
   • Proposes that tax funds for preschool should go to the children's safety and educators instead of to profit-driven private school corporations. Criticizes that private corporations take large sums of money at the expense of educators and asks if the opposing party will vote for proposals that stop this. Read the speech
   • Criticizes that the government has caused increased unemployment, longer care queues, and more children in murder cases. Argues that Sweden has low growth and increasing emissions and accuses the speaker of prioritizing the profits of welfare capitalists over the children. Read the speech

6. Government policy, economic growth and social issues debate

   Partiledardebatt · 11 June 2025

   • Argues that the government's economic policy is too timid and criticizes that the budget does not address the serious security situation. Wants an offensive policy for higher growth and proposes a mafia law as well as that gang criminals are prohibited from running HVB homes. Read the speech
   • Argues that the government has reversed the trend so that more people live on benefits and that unemployment is increasing. Criticizes that the work line lacks jobs and that cuts in labor market policy and adult education cause the problem. Read the speech
   • Argues that the government's policy leads to rising unemployment and more people on benefits. Criticizes that the work principle lacks actual jobs and asks for the government's assessment of why the number of people on benefits is increasing. Read the speech
   • Wants an economic policy that steers towards higher growth, better conditions for the business sector and more people in work. Wants to invest in technological development, higher pensions and abolish the care deduction. Read the speech
   • Want to see a Swedish mafia legislation and an investigation to reach gang leaders. Means that the cooperation with the failing company was stopped immediately and that they have been clear from the beginning. Read the speech
   • Argues that Sweden has enormous problems with low growth, rising unemployment, and gang crime. Criticizes the Prime Minister for not taking responsibility for the country and suggests that the Social Democrats take responsibility for their lotteries. Read the speech
   • Argues that Sweden needs a new growth and economic policy to lift the economy and create demand for companies' goods. Criticizes the Tidö parties for lacking a common economic idea and making wrong decisions. Read the speech
   • Argues that Sweden should become wealthy by being far ahead in technological development. Wants to propose a growth policy that supports the green transition through investments in infrastructure and education. Read the speech
   • Argues that the party has zero tolerance for religious extremism and Islamism. Criticizes the Christian Democrats and the Tidö parties for having given a platform to a person who denies Jews' right to be Swedish. Read the speech
   • Criticizes that the opponent provides a platform to a person who has expressed antisemitic views. Argues that antisemitism must always be combated and that the party has zero tolerance for Islamism and religious extremism. Read the speech
   • Criticizes the government's budget for reducing the housing allowance for single parents. Asks how it is fair that Jimmie Åkesson receives tax cuts while Alexandra loses money in her housing allowance. Read the speech
   • Criticizes that the government has stopped extra child allowance and phased out housing allowance. Argues that those who receive housing allowance struggle to make their everyday finances work. Read the speech
   • Congratulates Johan Pehrson for his work and emphasizes the historical cooperation between Social Democrats and Liberals. Urges him to now use his time for personal development and suggests a study circle as a gift. Read the speech

7. Economy, energy, crime and social issues party debate

   Partiledardebatt · 15 January 2025

   • Criticizes the government's lack of a growth agenda and prioritization of tax cuts for the richest. Argues that Sweden needs a new economic policy with investments in housing, infrastructure, and green transition to secure real wage increases and welfare. Read the speech
   • Criticizes the government's policy for causing a recession, reduced growth and high youth unemployment. Asks the Prime Minister what he would have done differently with the benefit of hindsight. Read the speech
   • Criticizes the Prime Minister for being satisfied with low growth, high youth unemployment, and a benefit line instead of a work line. Also argues that the government has allowed energy policy to collapse and construction to stall. Read the speech
   • Criticizes that the government and the Sverigedemokraterna lack new initiatives to solve the economic crisis and criticizes their policy for prioritizing tax cuts for the wealthy over support for families. Argues that Sweden needs a growth policy that invests in technology, infrastructure, and housing to increase productivity and create a more just economy. Read the speech
   • Argues that the current migration legislation was developed by a Social Democratic-led government. Claims that the major paradigm shift and the significant decline in asylum applications occurred during his time as Prime Minister and wants to stand by this policy. Read the speech
   • Wants legislation that means one can take away Swedish passports from gang leaders. Criticizes the proposal to revoke citizenship for associating with gang criminals as it is far too broad. Read the speech
   • Supports the agreement that one should be able to be deprived of their citizenship in cases of high treason or if it was obtained on false grounds. Argues that a solution was not found for gang leaders to be able to be deprived of their citizenship. Read the speech
   • Criticizes that the Prime Minister did not answer the question and questions whether the proposal follows the agreement. Argues that the proposal is too broad and instead proposes RICO legislation to put gang leaders in prison. Read the speech
   • Confirms that the Social Democrats are prepared to adjust military expenditures according to the security policy situation. Argues that they have already carried out a major reallocation where military expenditures are now the largest since World War II. Read the speech
   • Argues that defense expenditures must be adapted to the security situation and that Sweden has agreed on 2.6 percent of GDP. Emphasizes the importance of maximizing defense capability and that all NATO countries must meet the decided floor. Read the speech
   • Argues that the problems in healthcare are due to acute underfunding and the government's austerity package. Admits that increased state governance can be positive for, among other things, IT support and for ensuring equality. Read the speech
   • Argues that Ebba Busch should listen to the Social Democrats' criticism. Criticizes that Ebba Busch has chosen to lower her own tax instead of ensuring the funding of a safe and secure healthcare. Read the speech
   • Asks if Johan Pehrson seriously wants to return to the tax reform that was agreed upon in the early 90s. Argues that he has stepped far over the red lines he drew during the election campaign. Read the speech
   • Argues that the previous tax reform included parts aimed at high incomes. Criticizes that the government's current tax cuts benefit high-income earners significantly more than single nursing assistants. Read the speech
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   • Argues that priorities should be made for working families and those who toil. Criticizes that the opponent instead prioritizes high-income earners and saves on, for example, nursing assistants. Read the speech

8. Sweden's EU role, economy, migration, defense and climate

   EU-politisk partiledardebatt · 13 November 2024

   • Argues that the EU is a safe haven and that Sweden needs an active role in the union. Criticizes the government's EU policy for being vague and weak and argues that the Swedish economy is weak with low growth. Read the speech
   • Reminds that the previous government's liberal migration legislation led to the 2015 refugee crisis. Criticizes the government's climate policy and argues that Sweden has low growth, high unemployment, and many bankruptcies. Asks what the government's economic policy explains this development. Read the speech
   • Criticizes that the Prime Minister does not take responsibility for his economic policy. Argues that he has pushed for free immigration and removed investment support for youth while lowering taxes for the richest. Read the speech
   • Argues that the climate crisis and the economy are interconnected. Criticizes the government for dismantling climate policy, which leads to economic consequences for households and risks expensive fines from the EU. Argues that Sweden has lost its leading position in the green transition. Read the speech
   • Argues that the current European migration pact is a result of broad cooperation in Swedish politics. Emphasizes that more needs to be done in Europe, including so that persons without the right of residence return to their home countries. Read the speech
   • Argues that the Social Democrats previously carried out a major restructuring of migration policy. Supports that Europe takes collective responsibility for refugees and is hesitant about Swedish tax money being used to build barriers in other countries. Read the speech
   • Criticizes the Prime Minister for having incorrect facts regarding quota refugees and for not following the fiscal framework. Argues that the Social Democrats implemented a major paradigm shift in migration policy in 2015 and want to continue to have a strict policy. Read the speech
   • Criticizes the Prime Minister for having advocated for free immigration and voted for liberal migration legislation during his time in government. Argues that it is not she who has such a history. Read the speech
   • Confirms that the gig economy creates unreasonable conditions and risks dumping wages for workers. Explains that positions in the EU are based on the desire to solve the problems via the Swedish model through negotiations between unions and employers. Read the speech
   • Argues that the Swedish labor market model with strong trade unions and employer organizations is successful. Defends the model as it creates high employment, good real wage development and competitive companies. Read the speech
   • Argues that the government's energy policy has failed because wind power projects have been put on hold. Also criticizes the nuclear power plans because they risk becoming very expensive for Swedish households. Read the speech
   • Criticizes that the opposition has not been invited to broad talks on energy policy. Argues that the government's reorganization of energy policy hinders cheap electricity for households and will become costly. Read the speech
   • Argues that the arguments for membership in the euro have been strengthened as more countries are now included. Also argues that the arguments against membership have been strengthened because countries with deficient economic policies and high public debt offset each other. Read the speech
   • Argues that Sweden already had the opportunity to participate in important discussions when she was Finance Minister. Criticizes Europe's competitiveness and points out problems with the labor market, pension system, and rigid regulations. Read the speech
   • Criticizes that the Sweden Democrats were the only Swedish party that did not vote to preserve the EU's five percent rule. Argues that the rule is necessary to protect the threatened stocks of herring and sprat in the Baltic Sea. Read the speech
   • Argues that the Sweden Democrats chose not to participate in a vote in order to save the five percent rule. Criticizes the EU negotiations on industrial fishing in the Baltic Sea as a failure and accuses Jimmie Åkesson of hypocrisy regarding Swedish interests. Read the speech

9. Government policy on economy, welfare, security and climate

   Partiledardebatt · 11 September 2024

   • Criticizes the government's policy for making Swedes poorer by prioritizing tax cuts for the wealthy over healthcare and welfare. Argues that the government has failed to stop gang crime, manage climate goals, and create a stable energy supply. Read the speech
   • Criticizes that the government chooses to lower taxes for high-income earners instead of investing in healthcare. Argues that the government is worsening the healthcare crisis through planned cuts and layoffs despite a reform space of 60 billion kronor. Read the speech
   • Asks if the government can clarify its answer. Argues that the staff face impossible choices due to lack of resources and criticizes the government for prioritizing tax cuts over investments in healthcare. Read the speech
   • Argues that social problems can be solved by prioritizing families with children and healthcare instead of tax cuts for high-income earners. Proposes a bank tax, stricter penalties, investments to reduce unemployment as well as a clearer Swedish voice for international law. Read the speech
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   • Argues that there is no room for antisemitism in any party. Criticizes that the Sweden Democrats provide positions in the Riksdag to individuals who spread far-right conspiracy theories. Read the speech
   • Argues that ISK savings is a good form of saving for ordinary wage earners. Asks how much the tax should be lowered in relation to wages for occupations such as assistant nurse and criticizes that the proposal primarily benefits wealthy individuals. Read the speech
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   • Criticizes the government's rural-hostile policy as disadvantaging rural municipalities and prioritizing high-income earners at the expense of school and healthcare. Wants to introduce state governance with solidarity-based and equal financing to ensure equal conditions throughout the country. Read the speech
   • Argues that the government is too Stockholm-focused and criticizes the appointment of two additional cabinet ministers from the capital. Suggests that state jobs should continue to be moved to less populated parts of the country. Read the speech
   • Means that she does not accept antisemitism in Sweden. Points out that Ebba Busch has higher expectations of her leadership than of the leadership within Sverigedemokraterna. Read the speech
   • Argues that there is no room for antisemitism in Sweden or in any party. Criticizes the Christian Democrats for having voted in persons who have made antisemitic remarks or spread Nazi conspiracy theories. Read the speech
   • Criticizes the government's energy policy for having collapsed and failed to deliver cheap electricity. Argues that a new broad energy agreement is needed and criticizes the government's focus on ten new nuclear reactors due to the high costs. Read the speech
   • Criticizes the government's policy of starting in the wrong direction by pushing through ten new nuclear reactors at a high cost to the taxpayers. Instead wants to ensure a cheap and safe electricity supply by also using sun, wind, and water. Read the speech
   • Criticizes that food prices and debts are increasing at the same time as evictions of families with children are increasing. Argues that tax cuts for high-income earners and savings on housing allowances are a wrong prioritization that affects the most vulnerable. Read the speech
   • Criticizes that the government introduces luxury-ROT for high-income earners and provides tax reliefs to the elite. Asks why one simultaneously chooses to save on the housing supplement for vulnerable families with children despite there being room for reform. Read the speech
   • Criticizes the government's energy policy for having collapsed and failed to deliver cheap electricity. Argues that the government's inability to secure cheap electricity threatens both competitiveness and household finances. Asks how the opposing party views these failures. Read the speech
   • Argues that the government is fumbling with energy policy, the economy, and competitiveness. Wants a new energy policy agreement to ensure short-term and long-term energy supply at competitive prices. Read the speech

10. EU election priorities: Special police, Gripen to Ukraine

    Partiledardebatt med anledning av val till Europaparlamentet · 22 May 2024

    • Argues that Sweden's security is threatened by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and demands that Sweden sends Jas Gripen to Ukraine. Criticizes the Sweden Democrats' use of troll factories and hidden influence operations that undermine democracy. Read the speech
    • Criticizes the Prime Minister for not having taken a clear stand against the Sweden Democrats' attacks on the free and scrutinizing press. Urges the Prime Minister to now take a stand against these attacks. Read the speech
    • Criticizes the Prime Minister for not having stood up against the largest party in the government support that has launched an attack against the Swedish press corps. Argues that the Prime Minister stands at a crossroads and must clearly distance himself from the Sweden Democrats' attacks. Read the speech
    • Argues that a strong and united Europe is necessary to support Ukraine, combat crime and stand up against Putin. Wants to stand up against right-wing populist forces that want to divide and weaken Europe. Read the speech
    • Argues that she has worked hard in Brussels to advance Swedish forestry interests. Simultaneously criticizes the opponent for not tackling racism and hate speech against young people. Read the speech
    • Argues that all parties have had members who have committed transgressions. Criticizes the Prime Minister for cooperating with a party that spreads hate and poisons the political conversation instead of distancing themselves. Read the speech
    • Argues that Europe needs more cheap electricity through a broad energy agreement in Sweden. Does not, however, want to send Swedish taxpayers' money to expensive nuclear power in other countries. Read the speech
    • Criticizes the Liberals' cooperation with the Sweden Democrats and argues that the party has abandoned its previous values. Argues that Johan Pehrson could have chosen to cooperate with the Social Democrats instead of being overridden by the Sweden Democrats. Read the speech
    • Criticizes Jimmie Åkesson's policy which causes layoffs for healthcare workers and argues that he wants to worsen the unemployment insurance for women in LO occupations. Asks how he answers the affected women despite his previous promises to be the guarantor of the welfare state. Read the speech
    • Criticizes that Jimmie Åkesson does not take responsibility for his own decisions. Argues that he proposes a worsened unemployment insurance for women in healthcare and wants to reintroduce the "stupstock" in the sickness insurance. Read the speech

11. Climate policy, electricity, and health insurance debate

    Statsministerns frågestund · 4 April 2024

    • Argues that the government's climate policy will increase socio-economic costs and lead to new cost shocks for the people. Asks if the Prime Minister is prepared to cooperate to achieve the climate goals and avoid these cost shocks. Read the speech
    • Argues that the government's climate action plan is insufficient to reach the goals and warns of high costs for the people. Criticizes the government's narrow focus on nuclear power and asks if the Prime Minister is prepared for cooperation. Read the speech

12. Climate, defense, healthcare and immigration policy debate

    Partiledardebatt · 17 January 2024

    • Argues that Sweden faces major crises and requires upright leadership. Criticizes the government and the Sverigedemokraterna for refusing resources to healthcare, cutting back on railway maintenance and slaughtering environmental policy. Read the speech
    • Argues that Sweden needs resources for social functions to work and to guarantee security. Criticizes the government's tax cuts for high-income earners and argues that cuts in healthcare threaten welfare. Asks how the cut policy makes Sweden more resilient in the event of crisis or war. Read the speech
    • Criticizes the government for spending 13 billion on tax cuts for high-income earners while healthcare staff are being laid off. Argues that Sweden will not become better prepared for crisis or war when thousands of healthcare workers are laid off. Read the speech
    • Argues that Sweden and the people have become poorer under the current government due to low growth and high inflation. Suggests increasing child allowance and student grants as well as introducing a bank tax to prioritize ordinary Swedes over high-income earners and the banks' profits. Read the speech
    • Argues that she herself was proactive in the major tightening of migration policy in 2015. Wants that tightening to remain in place and focus on ensuring that those who have the right to stay get jobs. Read the speech
    • Argues that it is the parties that Jimmie Åkesson cooperates with that have pushed for more immigrants. Emphasizes that the Social Democrats implemented the largest overhaul of migration policy ever in 2015 and continue to stand behind it. Read the speech
    • Argues that Sweden's problems are due to right-wing majority rule since 2006. Proposes a completely different policy where society steps forward instead of market liberalizations, privatizations and tax cuts. Read the speech
    • Accuses the Prime Minister of hypocrisy as it was his migration policy that laid the foundation for the 2015 refugee crisis. Argues that Sweden needs a policy that builds a strong society where all citizens are given the opportunity for housing, education, and jobs. Read the speech
    • Argues that Sweden has a too liberal labor migration policy that leads to exploitation. Proposes a labor market assessment to get the policy in order. Read the speech
    • Proposes a labor market assessment for labor immigration where the parties in the labor market are involved. Argues that this creates order and clarity by prioritizing shortage areas over areas where Swedes can take the jobs. Read the speech
    • Argues that Sweden needs more cheap electricity quickly in the short and long term. Urges for a political leadership that invites all parties to energy talks to reach a long-term and broad energy agreement. Read the speech
    • Means that the government has not conducted real political negotiations where the parties are prepared to give and take. Will participate in negotiations for a broad and long-term energy agreement when the government is prepared to negotiate for real. Read the speech
    • Means that the Social Democrats voted yes to the possibility of building more nuclear power plants. Explains that they advocate for these to be built in locations where nuclear power already exists because it is cheaper and safer. Read the speech
    • Argues that small modular reactors can be of great use in southern Sweden. Criticizes the government for lacking a reasonable financing plan for nuclear power and warns that taxpayers may be forced to pay for electricity exported to Germany. Read the speech
    • Criticizes that the government prioritizes the banks' profits over families with children. Argues that the party should introduce a bank tax to finance increased child allowances and student grants. Read the speech
    • Criticizes the government for prioritizing the banks' excess profits over families with children. Argues that the government and the Sverigedemokraterna choose to lower taxes for high-income earners instead of raising the child allowance to combat inflation. Read the speech
    • Criticizes that the government denies resources to Arbetsmiljöverket and safety representatives. Proposes increased resources and sanction fees against companies as well as asks if the government supports a crisis commission for the construction industry. Read the speech
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13. PM Question Time: bank tax, nuclear power, and defense

    Statsministerns frågestund · 7 December 2023

    • Argues that many Swedes are struggling with high prices and interest rates while the big banks are making record profits. Proposes a tax on the banks' excess profits to help families with children and asks how the opposition prioritized bank directors over the children. Read the speech
    • Criticizes that tax cuts for high-income earners are not sound economic policy. Argues that the bank tax is designed so that higher interest rates lead to higher tax and asks why bank directors' bonuses are prioritized over families with children. Read the speech

14. Sweden's role in EU climate, security, and border policy

    EU-politisk partiledardebatt · 15 November 2023

    • Criticizes the government's policy and argues that Sweden is becoming more dangerous and poorer under the current government. Emphasizes that Europe must stick together and stand up against antisemitism and racism to guarantee security and peace for all. Read the speech
    • Criticizes the Sweden Democrats' rhetoric as a disguised "svexit" debate. Asks what the government's actions signal to Russia in a situation where the EU must show unity. Read the speech
    • Asks what the Sweden Democrats' concealed Svexit debate and the youth wing's open Svexit stance send as signals to Russia. Criticizes the Prime Minister for waving away difficult questions about the Sweden Democrats. Read the speech
    • Welcomes that the government is closing the door on an evaluation of EU membership. Argues that Europe must increase cooperation against gang crime and terrorism and criticizes that the right-wing majority in the European Parliament lets households pay for large corporations' pollution. Read the speech
    • Argues that Social Democratic parliamentarians work for the benefit of ordinary households in the EU. They vote against households having to pay for large corporations' emissions and counteract increased tax competition that could reduce the funding of the welfare system. Read the speech
    • Argues that Sweden received a record-breaking discount in the latest EU budget negotiation. Explains that renovations were needed to reduce the dependence on Russian oil and gas, and suggests that countries should ensure that families receive support for the costs. Read the speech
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    • Argues that issues that provide advantages should be regulated at the EU level. Is not critical of minimum wages because Sweden has a successful labor market model with collective agreements. Read the speech
    • Argues that antisemitism is increasing in Europe and demands that the government parties take responsibility for antisemitism within the government base and among their representatives. Also criticizes that antisemitism occurs mostly within Sverigedemokraterna and Kristdemokraterna. Read the speech
    • Argues that the arguments for and against joining the euro have strengthened over the last 20 years. Points out that it has proven to be expensive for euro countries to rescue struggling members. Read the speech
    • Argues that Sweden is already at the table on EU issues. Criticizes the Sweden Democrats' rhetoric and argues that it damages Sweden's reputation and the value of the krona. Read the speech
    • Praises his colleague for his skillful negotiations and political work. Recalls his successes in climate policy, investments in school and infrastructure, as well as his visionary ideas on circular economy. Read the speech
    • Emphasizes the importance of standing up against the increasing antisemitism in Europe. Criticizes the Liberals for having voted in a person who does not believe that Jews can be Swedish to lead the OSCE delegation. Read the speech
    • Criticizes that the Liberals are blaming the people's election results for having chosen to support Björn Söder. Argues that Johan Pehrson must stand by his own choices and explain why Söder is the right person for the assignment. Read the speech

15. Crime, economy, welfare and climate policy debate

    Partiledardebatt · 13 September 2023

    • Argues that Sweden has become more dangerous and that the people have become poorer due to the government's policy. Criticizes the government for paralysis and lack of accountability, and demands that Richard Jomshof be immediately removed from his post. Read the speech
    • Asks how it benefits the people's security that a person from Sverigedemokraterna remains as chairman of the Justice Committee. Argues that they have used their platforms to call for book burnings and incite hatred against minorities. Read the speech
    • Asks whether the government has made an agreement on limits for the Sweden Democrats' actions. Argues that the party exploits platforms to harm people's safety and spread conspiracy theories. Read the speech
    • Argues that Sweden has become more dangerous due to gang crime. Criticizes the government for betraying election promises and argues that they are prioritizing incorrectly by allocating more money to abolishing the plastic bag tax than to breaking the new recruitment to the gangs. Read the speech
    • Argues that the low-hanging fruit for handling the Quran crisis is to ban Richard Jomshof from using his platform to urge Quran burnings. Asks if Jimmie Åkesson has forbidden the Prime Minister from investigating the possibility of adjusting the legislation on hate speech. Read the speech
    • Denies the claim about wanting to burn Qurans. Argues that the government's proposal risks making Sweden dependent on foreign Islamists, while the proposal being highlighted is a smaller restriction where Sweden itself takes control. Read the speech
    • Want to support effective legislative proposals against gang crime but not those considered counterproductive. Argues that the government is taking social democratic proposals further and proposes measures for children from the age of five as well as emergency funding for safe adults on the streets. Read the speech
    • Argues that the government should free itself from Jimmie Åkesson's grip for the people's safety. Claims that the previous government tightened penalties and expanded the justice system, but argues that crime cannot be combated solely through harsher penalties but also by breaking new recruitment. Read the speech
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    • Argues that the government's proposal is insufficient because Sweden has one of the world's most liberal legislations for labor migration. Wants to introduce a labor market assessment to ensure fair wages and prevent unscrupulous employers from exploiting workers. Read the speech
    • Is prepared to support effective proposals against gang crime. Argues that the government lacks focus on breaking the new recruitment and wants to invest in school, field assistants, and social services. Read the speech
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    • Argues that the Liberals have had to yield to the Sweden Democrats on important issues. Points out that the euro has cost taxpayers in other countries and that there are both advantages and disadvantages to the membership. Read the speech
    • Argues that Sweden has had a strong economic development. Points out that the eurosystem has weaknesses that were exposed during the Greek crisis and argues that the issue requires breadth in the debate. Read the speech
    • Asks how Sweden becomes a better country when people on sickness benefit and activity compensation are exempted from tax cuts. Argues that it is the opposition's government base that wants to make larger changes than what the Social Democrats propose. Read the speech
    • Argues that the government's investigation implies that one should stop demonstrations in advance. Criticizes that tax cuts do not include people with small economic margins, such as those living on sickness and activity compensation. Read the speech
    • Argues that healthcare suffers from a lack of resources and a shortage of staff due to tax cuts for high-income earners. Criticizes the notification law for risking that healthcare staff will resign and lengthen the healthcare queues. Asks if the investigation ensures that staff do not resign. Read the speech
    • Confirms that persons without the right to stay in the country shall leave Sweden. Asks how the investigation directives guarantee that staff at emergency rooms do not resign because of the reporting law. Read the speech
    • Criticizes the results of the cooperation with SD, including increased emissions, raised taxes, and purges in authorities. Argues that liberal voters can conclude that the party achieved more liberal policies during cooperation with the Social Democrats. Read the speech
    • Questions about Johan Pehrson's claim regarding a functioning energy policy. Criticizes the Liberals for backing the Sweden Democrats and argues that Sweden is becoming a less liberal country. Read the speech

16. Economy, school, climate and social reforms party debate

    Partiledardebatt · 14 June 2023

    • Proposes a temporary weapons amnesty, harsher penalties and more police to get weapons off the streets. Argues that the government must prioritize breaking the new recruitment through economic resources for school and social services as well as increased child allowance and maintenance support to support families with children. Read the speech
    • Asks how the Prime Minister views the decisive role that the USA and other NATO countries play in the process of completing Sweden's NATO application. Read the speech
    • Appreciates the previous cooperation regarding the Nato application. Asks how great an importance the international support from the USA and other countries has for Sweden to become Nato members. Read the speech
    • Criticizes the government's economic priorities which favor high-income earners over families with children and the school. Demands that the government account for resources to municipalities and regions and clarify how tax money is used in independent schools. Read the speech
    • Confirms that nuclear power will be an important part of the energy mix and advocates for utilizing existing plants to their full potential. Argues that all types of power must be expanded to ensure low electricity prices and criticizes the desire to dismantle wind power. Read the speech
    • Claims that the Social Democrats built the nuclear power and that it is permissible to build new nuclear power. Argues that the decommissioning of reactors took place on commercial grounds and emphasizes the need for expanded wind power to lower electricity prices. Read the speech
    • Proposes another goal for electricity production to enable a significantly faster expansion of electricity production. Argues that this is required to meet the increasing electricity demand during electrification and emphasizes that the Social Democrats both built the previous nuclear power and said yes to new nuclear power plants. Read the speech
    • Recommends that the Prime Minister works in a similar manner as she did by inviting to talks to reach an agreement on long-term rules of the game. Criticizes the Moderaterna for having dropped out of the energy agreement for political reasons instead of securing Sweden's long-term energy supply. Read the speech
    • Advocates for a model with labor market testing to solve the labor shortage. Argues that there is no point in people coming from other continents when there are unemployed people in Sweden who can take the jobs. Read the speech
    • Argues that labor market testing is the right tool to solve the skills shortage. Suggests that the system can enable people to work within home care or the green industry while simultaneously reducing the risks of exploitation. Read the speech
    • Proposes another target structure with different years to quickly expand electricity production. Criticizes the government for having changed the directives for an investigation on wind power, which has made the proposals meaningless. Read the speech
    • Want to say yes to proposals that quickly create more electricity. Propose that one stops the deterioration for offshore wind power and appoints an investigation to get more municipalities to accept land-based wind power. Read the speech
    • Argues that municipal councilors face difficult economic choices regarding school and social services. Proposes that the municipalities be informed about funds in the autumn operating budget in order to be able to hire field assistants. Asks if the government will say yes to the proposal. Read the speech
    • Argues that the municipalities are running a deficit because the government has not prioritized school and social services in the budget. Criticizes that the government has prioritized tax cuts for high-income earners over children who need support. Read the speech
    • Argues that many families with children are struggling during the economic crisis. Asks whether the government's subsidy ceiling will increase child poverty and facilitate recruitment into criminal gangs. Read the speech
    • Asks whether the contribution ceiling will increase child poverty and argues that the government cannot explain how they will avoid this. Proposes instead increased child allowance and increased maintenance support. Read the speech
    • Criticizes the government's prioritization of tax cuts for high-income earners over the everyday economy of ordinary people. Argues that the cooperation with Sverigedemokraterna dismantles cohesion and advocates for limits for the party. Read the speech
    • Criticizes that the Sweden Democrats in the government threaten civil society, journalists, and culture. Argues that the country becomes less free when climate policy is dismantled and asks if there are any limits to the government's direction. Read the speech

17. Government priorities, family support and Ukraine aid debate

    Statsministerns frågestund · 23 February 2023

    • Criticizes the government for lacking a plan to handle high prices and for breaking promises regarding a freeze on tax increases. Argues that the government has prioritized high-income earners over families with children and asks when new proposals will be presented to return the electricity companies' excess profits to households. Read the speech
    • Argues that the government's measures are not sufficient to help Swedish households with their bills. Asks when new proposals will be presented to move the electricity companies' profits to the households struggling with their everyday finances. Read the speech

18. Government budget proposal for justice, immigration and energy

    Partiledardebatt · 18 January 2023

    • Argues that respect for human dignity and community is fundamental for Sweden. Criticizes the government for breaking its promises on high-cost protection and fuel prices, as well as for prioritizing tax cuts for high-income earners over the finances of ordinary people. Read the speech
    • Argues that high prices and the energy crisis hit families with children hard and create economic distress. Asks the government what is required for them to act and support these families through proposed measures such as increased child allowance and electricity bill emergency. Read the speech
    • Criticizes that the government claims the budget helps those who are worst off when it actually prioritizes tax cuts for high-income earners. Argues that the government should focus on families with children, pensioners, and single-person households instead. Read the speech
    • Criticizes that the government has not fulfilled promises regarding high-cost protection for electricity and abolished amortization requirements. Argues that the government rejects proposals for an electricity bill emergency, higher child allowance, and harms climate policy by worsening the conditions for new wind power. Read the speech
    • Argues that the Social Democrats are in favor of expanded electricity production regardless of the type of power. Suggests that the government should invite broad energy dialogues and emphasizes that they continue to stand behind the policy of building new nuclear power. Read the speech
    • Argues that the Social Democrats have already contributed to the possibility of new nuclear power. Emphasizes that better conditions for wind power are required in the medium term for investments to materialize. Read the speech
    • Argues that the Social Democrats want cheaper electricity and an expanded Swedish electricity production. Criticizes that the Prime Minister backed out of an agreement that provided long-term conditions for all types of energy. Read the speech
    • Asks if the Prime Minister means that the previous Alliance government's energy policy was completely wrong and points out that he himself was active in the party when the energy agreements were concluded. Read the speech
    • Argues that Sweden needs metals to manage a climate transition and manufacture batteries. However, emphasizes that mining must take place in an environmentally friendly manner with great respect for the Sami people's rights. Read the speech
    • Argues that the current government's industrial policy is a result of eight years of Social Democratic and Green Party rule. Criticizes former Christian Democrats for having supported a Prime Minister who claimed that Swedish industry had disappeared. Read the speech
    • Criticizes that the right wing is fixated on nuclear power and argues that the government must improve the conditions for wind power to secure industrial establishments. Wants legislation that enables both more nuclear power and more wind power. Read the speech
    • Argues that the government is conducting a "no-to-industry policy" by worsening the conditions for offshore wind power. Also criticizes that the government has changed the inquiry's directive to prevent concrete proposals that could increase wind power production. Read the speech
    • Argues that many Swedes have difficulty making ends meet financially due to high electricity prices. Criticizes that the government has not introduced the promised high-cost protection and instead prioritized a proposal on confidentiality. Read the speech
    • Criticizes that the government has prioritized the confidentiality of the electricity subsidy over an electricity bill emergency. Argues that Jimmie Åkesson has not delivered the promised high-cost protection. Read the speech
    • Praises Annie Lööf for her leadership and ability to handle major changes. Argues that she has stood firm for equality, the principles of the rule of law, and the equal value of people and expresses deep respect for her. Read the speech
    • Thank Annie Lööf for her hard work and support. Would like to invite her and her family to a hot dog barbecue in Nacka. Read the speech
    • Wants to see harsher punishments and more police. Criticizes that the government prioritizes abolishing the "danstillstånd" instead of quickly producing legislation on stricter penalties. Read the speech
    • Argues that tougher sentences should be prioritized. Criticizes that the government has prioritized tax cuts for high-income earners over providing municipalities with resources for preventive work and to stop gang recruitment. Read the speech
    • Questions about whether the government will intervene in the European Court of Justice in support of Denmark in the case against the minimum wage directive. Read the speech
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19. Sweden's EU role, climate, energy and security policy

    EU-politisk partiledardebatt · 16 November 2022

    • Argues that Sweden must strengthen cooperation and continue support for Ukraine. Wants to tighten the emissions trading to reach the climate goals and criticizes the government's lack of credibility in the EU's climate negotiations. Read the speech
    • Criticizes the government's lack of ambition and argues that they are ignoring the statutory climate goals. Asks whether the Prime Minister distances himself from the Finance Minister's statement or if it is another election failure. Read the speech
    • Criticizes the Prime Minister for historical revisionism regarding the energy agreement. Argues that the budget bill lacks sufficient measures to reach the climate goals and asks when the government will present such measures. Read the speech
    • Criticizes the Prime Minister for not having mentioned the principles of the rule of law in the government statement. Argues that Sweden should use the presidency to strengthen the EU's role in the world and stand guard over the union's fundamental values. Read the speech
    • Argues that the government did not answer questions about the consequences of an expansion of Schengen. Does not want Sweden to change its position before the government has answered questions on how this affects the work against organized crime. Read the speech
    • Asks what has happened that has caused the government parties to change their opinion on the issue. Argues that there is no reason to accept these countries within Schengen at the moment. Read the speech
    • Argues that decisions regarding nuclear power plants have been made by individual companies rather than through the Moderaterna's energy agreements. Advocates for the need of all types of power, including nuclear power and rapid expansion of offshore wind power. Read the speech
    • Welcomes that the principles of the rule of law are prioritized by the government. Simultaneously criticizes that the government does not answer why they are worsening the conditions for offshore wind power, which could provide Sweden with cheap electricity quickly. Read the speech
    • Argues that the Social Democrats' proposal does not mean that it should be difficult to get staff here where there is a shortage of skills. Wants to stop wage dumping and exploitation by testing whether the people are actually needed on the Swedish labor market. Read the speech
    • Want a labor market assessment at the bottom where it clearly appears that the staff is needed and does not already exist in Sweden. Argues that it is better for people in Sweden to get the jobs than to bring in people from other continents. Read the speech
    • Argues that the government is trying to blame its policy on the previous government. Asks how the speaker will ensure that the current government's policy does not lead to demands from the EU for reduced Swedish logging. Read the speech
    • Argues that the government has not calculated the consequences of its policy for the forest industry and the jobs in northern Sweden. Criticizes that the government ignores the specific living conditions in northern Sweden. Read the speech
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    • Criticizes that the proposal lacks a sufficient analysis of the consequences for Sweden and crime fighting. Argues that more work is required from the Government Offices to convince the Social Democrats of the policy. Read the speech
    • Argues that the EU should not distribute money to countries that do not follow democratic principles. Criticizes the Sverigedemokraterna for being the only ones who voted against conditions regarding respect for human rights and democracy. Read the speech
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    • Argues that the EU is working to decouple gas and electricity prices to facilitate things for households. Criticizes the government for not having introduced the promised high-cost protection in time and asks if they will keep their election promise. Read the speech
    • Criticizes that the speaker does not answer the question of whether the promise regarding electricity costs will be fulfilled. Argues that the government is failing its election promises in the same way as previous promises regarding high-cost protection. Read the speech
    • Argues that the government must present concrete policies to achieve the climate goals. Asks when the government will present proposals that make it possible for the Minister for Climate and Environment to carry out their mandate. Read the speech
    • Argues that the new government's policy worsens the conditions for offshore wind power and hinders the achievement of the climate goals. Asks whether the government will present a policy before January 1st that ensures Sweden reaches its climate goals. Read the speech

20. Crime, economy, welfare and migration debate in Riksdag

    Partiledardebatt · 26 October 2022

    • Argues that the support for Ukraine must continue and that Sweden needs a responsible economic policy. Wants welfare to be prioritized, the climate transition to continue and that violence be stopped with tougher measures. Read the speech
    • Criticizes the government for breaking promises regarding electricity prices and for ministers distancing themselves from the Tidö Agreement. Asks if the government promises not to cut support to organizations, authorities, and media that scrutinize the agreement. Read the speech
    • Argues that authorities and media need economic resources to be able to perform their work and scrutinize power. Asks if the government promises not to withdraw the financial support to organizations and media that scrutinize the Tidö Agreement. Read the speech
    • Argues that high prices and the need for welfare supplements require a responsible economic policy. Emphasizes that good public finances and a strong labor market provide the conditions to handle the situation. Urges the government not to use the public finances in a way that fuels inflation. Read the speech
    • Argues that the previous government carried out a historic expansion of the justice system and increased the number of police. Asks how the new government will ensure the expansion of the police since they lack a clear and time-bound police goal. Read the speech
    • Argues that the expansion of police academies are concrete measures that lead to more graduated police officers. Criticizes the previous speaker's claim that only police officers are counted as oppressive towards all employees within law enforcement agencies. Read the speech
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    • Criticizes that the government cooperates with a party that creates division and polarization. Asks how it would affect the Moderaterna at the national level if the cooperation with the Sverigedemokraterna were to end. Read the speech
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    • Argues that the new government must pursue a responsible economic policy in order not to drive up inflation and interest rates. Criticizes tax cuts for high-income earners and suggests instead support for staff within the welfare sector and households with difficult finances. Read the speech
    • Argues that the international situation and high energy prices have changed the conditions for nuclear power. Asks why the opposing party is withdrawing support for wind power, which can be built quickly to lower electricity prices. Read the speech
    • Asks if there are openings to discuss different types of power in broad agreements. Means that offshore wind power must be on the table because the government has said no to that which can quickly provide households with cheap electricity. Read the speech
    • Argues that the Social Democrats will review the Tidö Agreement and are prepared to cooperate on measures against crime and segregation. Asks if the government can promise not to cut funding to organizations that review the agreement. Read the speech
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    • Asks when the price of gasoline is lowered by 6.50 kronor and points out that the Sweden Democrats now have a decisive influence over Swedish politics. Read the speech
    • Asks whether the speaker will work according to the Johan-Pehrson doctrine. Argues that the Sweden Democrats are not living up to their promise to lower the petrol tax because it is missing from the Tidö Agreement. Read the speech
    • Criticizes that the Liberals have given the Sweden Democrats power and questions whether the speaker can confirm that the Sweden Democrats are the Liberals' main opponent or if he is bound by his loyalty. Read the speech
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21. European Council meetings: green transition and Russia sanctions

    Återrapportering från mötet i den europeiska politiska gemenskapen den 6 oktober och Europeiska rådets informella möte den 7 oktober · 12 October 2022

    • Argues that the new format for the European political community is positive and symbolic. Emphasizes the need to lower electricity prices, reduce dependence on fossil energy and denies that new common borrowing is relevant. Read the speech
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    • Argues that a breakthrough occurred in the negotiations and that concrete measures to cut electricity price peaks have been agreed upon. Explains that the commission has been tasked with preparing further proposals to lower gas and electricity prices. Read the speech
    • Confirms that the European political community is a meaningful forum. Argues that the meeting was effective in creating a common picture of the situation among participating countries. Read the speech
    • Argues that the short-term solution for the winter is to find other gas sources than Russian pipelines and to reduce electricity consumption. In the longer term, the aim is to reduce dependence through fossil-free electricity production. Read the speech
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    • Argues that it is important that decisions are made on the right basis and that unanimity should apply if it is judged to be a tax issue. Argues that it is reasonable that a part of the companies' excess profits are returned to the consumers in the current situation. Read the speech
    • Responds that the officials are already working on preparing the implementation of the solidarity contribution. Argues that it remains to be investigated how the resources are best used and whether the funds should remain in production countries or benefit consumption countries. Read the speech
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    • Argues that the crisis must be used to accelerate the climate transition as fossil fuel dependency is a security policy issue. Emphasizes the importance of reducing the dependency on fossil fuels and saving electricity. Read the speech
    • Argues that there is an increased awareness in Europe of the need to break the fossil dependency. Highlights that many countries are planning powerful expansions of wind power as well as that some countries see new nuclear power as necessary despite long lead times and higher costs. Read the speech
    • Confirms that there is a preparedness for a deteriorated situation. Welcomes the eighth sanctions package and emphasizes the importance of full implementation. Argues that Ukraine needs continued military and financial support, where Europe needs to scale up the financial support. Read the speech
    • Agree on the importance of Europe's democracies standing united. Argues that it is valuable to discuss this in a circle larger than the EU and emphasizes the importance of prompt action. Read the speech
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    • Argues that it is good to have a new government in place. Emphasizes that it will require hard work and many hours of work when Sweden holds the EU presidency. Read the speech

Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.