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Magdalena Thuresson (M)
What Magdalena Thuresson has said in the chamber of the Swedish Riksdag, debate by debate. The lines under each debate sum up a speech; they are written and translated by AI in advance and may contain errors, so check against the speech.
Kammarkoll has the Riksdag's speeches from 26 September 2022 onwards; older debates are not included.
Sweden humanitarian aid goal to reach 1% level
- Welcomes the Swedish National Audit Office's review and agrees with the recommendations to improve Sida's selection processes and follow-up. Argues that the precautionary principle should be applied to ensure that tax money does not end up with extremism and wants to increase the share of humanitarian aid in the aid budget. Read the speech
- Defends the precautionary principle to ensure that tax money does not end up with extremists. Clarifies that the aid to Somalia goes to UNDP and not to the prime minister, as well as that the aid to Somalia is not something new. Read the speech
- Argues that the aid to a location remains even if the money is moved to other organizations. Defends a precautionary principle to ensure that tax money does not end up with extremism and recommends that Vänsterpartiet introduce the same principle. Read the speech
- Argues that the aid budget should focus on how the money is spent rather than on the total amount. Emphasizes that humanitarian aid is an important part that needs to be prioritized in future budget negotiations. Read the speech
- Argues that humanitarian aid is necessary for acute life-saving interventions but is not sufficient on its own. Suggests that development aid should focus on help for self-help with the goal that the aid should be able to be phased out one day. Read the speech
- Fully defends the application of a precautionary principle. Argues that the authority makes decisions on the allocation of funds based on the goals and directives set by the policy and that other organizations can be used if a certain organization is not allocated funds. Read the speech
- Notes that she did not receive a clear answer to her question regarding a precautionary principle. Thanks for the invitation and praise but emphasizes the importance of respectful debates. Read the speech
Government economic policy, AI strategy and social issues
- Asks about the Minister's position on whether the humanitarian aid portion of the Swedish aid should increase. Explains that humanitarian aid is a relatively small part of the total aid. Read the speech
Housing construction, healthcare queues and gang sentences
- Asks what the next step will be to support Ukraine and ensure accountability of Russia for its crimes of aggression. Read the speech
Labor market, economy, environment and security debate
- Asks how the government is working to strengthen European competitiveness and how it is ensured that Swedish competitiveness is not lowered through over-implementation of EU directives. Read the speech
UN role in Swedish foreign policy: SD, S, and V proposals
- Argues that the UN is a central cornerstone in foreign policy and that Sweden defends the rules-based world order. Explains that the government has reduced funding to focus on organizations where Sweden gains significant influence. Read the speech
Sweden foreign policy: Ukraine aid, Nato, and DCA agreement
- Asks how the Social Democrats' new aid policy action plan views conditional aid, specifically whether requirements can be made for countries to accept deported Swedish citizens. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Social Democrats for having changed their position on the issue. Argues that it is reasonable and something citizens can expect to demand linked to the aid. Read the speech
- Argues that aid should be help for self-help with the goal of being able to be phased out in favor of trade. Wants to prioritize support to Ukraine as well as increase the proportion of aid that goes to humanitarian disaster relief. Read the speech
SVT terrestrial network 1.5 billion SEK and CBAM impact
Crime policy, social reforms and economy: prison rental
- Asks the EU Minister what will happen now after the EU Commission has presented proposals that Sweden has pushed for to increase the pressure on Hamas and Israel. Read the speech
Government initiatives on security, economy, culture and social policy
Sweden's position on Israel's actions and Gaza situation
- Argues that the government is not passive but is actively working through the EU to put pressure on Israel. Emphasizes that Sweden is going the furthest in the EU regarding sanctions and that Hamas bears a heavy responsibility for the situation. Read the speech
- Argues that the humanitarian situation in Gaza is appalling and that Israel has a right to self-defense against Hamas within the framework of international law. Wants to increase the pressure on Israel and Hamas to release the hostages and enable unimpeded humanitarian aid. Read the speech
Sweden's actions on Gaza: UNRWA support and trade freeze
- Rejects accusations of indifference and emphasizes that the government has expressed deep concern over the suffering in Gaza. Argues that the international community must exert strong pressure on both Israel and Hamas to secure humanitarian access and release the hostages. Read the speech
- Rejects accusations of indifference towards the catastrophe and argues that the conflict must not be used to create division or violence in Sweden. Emphasizes the need for unimpeded humanitarian access, that the hostages be released and that the war must come to an end. Read the speech
Foreign policy, education, healthcare and UNRWA funding
- Argues that trade with other countries creates growth, jobs, and finances welfare. Asks how the government is working to establish more free trade agreements and open up more markets for Swedish companies. Read the speech
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Foreign policy: Ukraine, Gaza, aid reform and China-Taiwan
- Argues that Sweden must continue to provide long-term support to Ukraine to ensure the international rule of law. Wants Sweden and the EU to put pressure on Israel for a humanitarian ceasefire and more aid to Gaza, and advocates for a two-state solution. Read the speech
- Clarifies that the aid is not permanently stopped but paused until an investigation is complete. Argues that Sweden's responsibility is to ensure that the aid reaches its destination and that support to other organizations has increased. Read the speech
- Argues that emergency aid to the civilian population in Gaza is necessary. Explains that the suspension of payments to UNRWA is a routine measure in cases of suspected corruption or terrorism. Wants to increase emergency aid by pressuring Israel to open routes for aid and demands a ceasefire for humanitarian reasons. Read the speech
- Argues that the government wants increased engagement in the EU. Emphasizes that the EU is Sweden's most important foreign policy platform and that the government wants to increase Swedish influence by entering processes early. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden should take a forward-leaning position and enter EU processes early in order to be able to influence for Sweden's best interests. Also wants to increase the number of Swedes in the EU institutions to strengthen Sweden's voice and influence. Read the speech
- Argues that strengthening the defense and Nato membership is necessary to prevent war. Emphasizes that development aid is an important tool for Swedish interests, peace and security, but that it must be better analyzed for increased security. Read the speech
- Argues that it is not true that aid is decreasing. Explains that the government has changed the budgeting principle to a framework instead of an automatic increase linked to GDP, which means that aid is actually increasing. Read the speech
- Argues that aid should improve the living conditions for people in poverty and oppression. Asks why the Centerpartiet does not want to try using aid as a foreign policy tool linked to return and migration. Read the speech
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- Criticizes the Social Democrats for not being prepared to use the assistance to test the conditions for a better return. Argues that they are not prepared to turn over stones despite their statements. Read the speech
Swedish aid reform: SD, M, and S debate 1% goal and migration
- Criticizes the Social Democrats' claims that Sweden's reputation is threatened and argues that resources must be prioritized. Asks if the Social Democrats share the government's priority that Ukraine should become the largest recipient country. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats must also prioritize and face reality since their budget is close to the government's. Asks if the Social Democrats mean that the focus on the local area, specifically Ukraine, should not be prioritized. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden has abandoned the one percent goal to instead focus on outcome goals and a three-year budget framework. Wants to prioritize trade, growth, and the rule of law as means for sustainable development and wants to condition aid to promote voluntary return. Read the speech
- Argues that trade, growth, and the rule of law lead to sustainable development and prosperity. Wants to utilize synergies between aid and trade through various tools, but emphasizes that humanitarian aid is governed by other principles. Read the speech
- Argues that it is important to think anew and use new tools in the aid policy. Suggests that guarantee instruments be used to link aid and trade more effectively. Read the speech
- Want projects for girls' empowerment to continue in difficult contexts. Argues that Swedish money should go to countries with a will to reform and that support for human rights is crucial in such countries. Read the speech
- Argues that Swedish aid should not be entirely devoid of requirements but should be built on cooperation with expectations. Suggests that it is reasonable for the aid to include expectations of joint cooperation regarding migration and return. Read the speech
- Argues that aid is a large cost that is not allocated to domestic welfare. Wants more focus on content and efficiency rather than just a certain percentage of GDP. Explains that the opposition has been invited to meetings to provide comments on the reform agenda. Read the speech
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- Argues that the previous government handled tax money irresponsibly by making large payments at the end of the year solely to reach the payment target. Wants core funding to instead be used to influence the management of organizations and promote Swedish priorities. Read the speech
- Argues that core support should be used strategically to achieve the goals of aid policy instead of reaching disbursement targets. Wants to increase efficiency by using guarantees to create capital flows and emphasizes that the reform agenda aims for increased efficiency. Read the speech
Housing, infrastructure, defense and foreign policy debate
- Asks how the government is working to support the democratic opposition in Belarus. Read the speech
Abolition of feminist foreign policy and impact on women
- Argues that equality is a core value and that the previous feminist foreign policy was primarily a label without new content. Advocates for a foreign policy based on Swedish interests and core values with a focus on content instead of labels. Read the speech
- Argues that equality is a Swedish core value that permeates foreign policy regardless of labels. Criticizes the Social Democrats' rhetoric and emphasizes that the focus should be on content rather than on labels. Read the speech
Security, welfare and immigration policy in PM's question time
Sweden export controls for military and dual-use products
- Notes that export control works well. Argues that a viable defense industry is a strategic resource for Sweden's security and that exports to countries that defend themselves according to international law should be clarified in future policy. Read the speech
Sweden foreign policy, Ukraine aid and Russia sanctions debate
- Argues that Sweden has a moral obligation to help Ukraine defend itself against Russia's unprovoked war of aggression. Wants Sweden, the EU and the democratic world to continue providing extensive support to Ukraine. Read the speech
- Argues that economic development and trade are more important than aid in creating development. Wants to create greater synergies between aid policy and development policy and emphasizes that the government has high ambitions for the content of the aid. Read the speech
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- Criticizes the Social Democrats for only reducing aid resources without proposing reforms to streamline or renew the expenditure area. Argues that the Social Democrats treat aid as a budget regulator instead of focusing on the content. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Social Democrats for not presenting any reforms to develop or improve the area of aid. Argues that they say one thing but do another. Read the speech
- Notes that the process regarding the aid budget does not differ from previous governments. Argues that the dialogue with civil society will continue and that their expertise is important to take into account. Read the speech
- Argues that the government will have a dialogue with several civil society organizations during the restructuring of the aid. Wants to give civil society actors a larger role in the implementation of Swedish aid due to their competence and important role. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Social Democrats lack new proposals for how aid resources should be used. Asks if the Social Democrats want everything to be as it was before or if they have any new ideas for the development of the policy area. Read the speech
- Argues that the content of the aid is more important than labels. Asks why the Social Democrats do not follow the disbursement goal they advocate for. Read the speech
Foreign policy, healthcare, Natoprocess crisis and EU sanctions
- Asks how Sweden will use its presidency to support and assist Ukraine on the country's journey towards EU membership. Read the speech
Swedish international aid: 1% goal, 1.25% GDP and priorities
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- Argues that the government has higher ambitions for aid than just paying out a certain sum of money. Asks if the Social Democrats share the view that Ukraine should be the largest recipient of Swedish aid. Read the speech
- Wants the aid to have result targets instead of disbursement targets and that the budgeting principle be changed to a three-year budget framework. Argues that the aid should focus on content such as democracy, human rights, trade and climate. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's priorities within aid are democracy, human rights, the principles of the rule of law, as well as girls' and women's full enjoyment of human rights. Also emphasizes civil society's opportunity to operate and a special initiative for free elections. Read the speech
- Want to move away from payment targets to focus on efficiency and results instead of solely focusing on the amount. Argues that democracy, the principles of the rule of law and human rights are political priorities. Read the speech
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- Argues that the government intends to simplify and streamline the management and monitoring of aid. Urges the Green Party to focus on results instead of expenditure levels and asks which specific reforms they propose to improve the aid. Read the speech
- Argues that the budget process for aid does not differ from previous years. Explains that the government is moving away from the focus on GDP in favor of a three-year budget framework and that there is no conflict between aid and migration policy. Read the speech
- Argues that there is no conflict regarding the goal of the expenditure area. Claims that aid must be used as a tool to manage Sweden's migration problems and the growing shadow society. Read the speech
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- Argues that the government provides long-term conditions for aid and that civil society actors will play a decisive role. Emphasizes that the focus is on what is being done and how it is being done, rather than just spending a certain amount of money. Read the speech
- Asks whether the Green Party considers that Ukraine should be the largest recipient country for Swedish aid in the coming years. Also asks whether the previous statement implied that the support to Ukraine occurs at the expense of others. Read the speech
- Asks whether Miljöpartiet considers that Ukraine should be the largest recipient country for Swedish aid during the coming years. Clarifies that the current support to Ukraine is larger than what fits within the aid budget. Read the speech
Economy, migration, schools and environment review in Riksdag
- Argues that full NATO membership is one of the government's most important tasks to strengthen Sweden's security. Asks the Foreign Minister how the accession process is progressing and what measures the government is taking to accelerate the process. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.