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Magnus Persson (SD)
What Magnus Persson 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.
Digital healthcare, economy, energy, and immigration debate
- Argues that the government's and the Sweden Democrats' work line is yielding results as unemployment is falling. Criticizes the Social Democrats' previous contribution line which led to high unemployment and asks which measures will be most important moving forward. Read the speech
Working environment: safety reps, crime and training rights
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- Criticizes that the Social Democrats want to replace local safety representatives with regional ones. Argues that the Sweden Democrats previously proposed that regional safety representatives should have access to all workplaces without reservation. Read the speech
- Argues that the fight against crime in the workplace is very important. Asks what the ordering responsibility and the proposal on official responsibility look like as well as how the lack of competence in procurement in municipalities and regions shall be handled. Read the speech
- Questions whether the Social Democrats' proposal concerns the main responsibility or the number of subcontractors per workplace. Argues that the Norwegian model with main responsibility held by two subcontractors is a good model. Read the speech
Work environment: SD wants stricter penalties, S wants bans
- Supports the proposal in the committee report and rejects the motions. Argues that the work on the work environment must function locally and regionally, the regulatory framework must be tightened to combat crime in the workplace and criticizes the Social Democrats' politicization of trade unions which threatens the Swedish model. Read the speech
- Argues that working conditions are worst in municipalities governed by Social Democrats. Claims that the Sweden Democrats have been a guarantee for the welfare and that municipalities governed by the party are doing very well. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats are trying to blame the government for failures. Points out that the welfare system works well in municipalities with the Moderaterna and Sverigedemokraterna, while areas governed by Social Democrats have economic problems. Read the speech
Public Employment Service support for persons with disabilities
- I support the proposal for a review of the regulation. Argues that persons with disabilities should be granted the right to rehabilitation without first being excluded from the labor market and proposes an increase and indexing of the wage subsidy ceiling. Read the speech
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Government economic policy, nuclear power and pay transparency
- Argues that the implementation of the pay transparency directive risks hitting Swedish companies hard. Asks the Prime Minister why the government chooses an over-implementation that makes it harder for entrepreneurs than what is necessary. Read the speech
Scaffold builder qualifications and employer competence rules
- Supports the criticism of the design of the training programs. Criticizes the term "training certificate for scaffolders" as it devalues the profession and confuses shorter eligibility training with solid vocational training. Read the speech
- Reminds that the party previously voted no to state labor market screening despite promises. Suggests that the Swedish Work Environment Authority's mandate be clarified, fraud and illegal labor immigration be combated, and cooperation with industry organizations be established. Read the speech
Labor law: platform economy regulation and shorter hours
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal and rejection of the motions. Argues that issues regarding wage formation and working hours are best handled by the parties in order to preserve stability and the Swedish model. Opposes state intervention and EU influence on the labor market. Read the speech
- Questions as to whether the Social Democrats' position is that the reduction of working hours is entirely a matter for the parties or if there is also a possibility of wanting to legislate. Read the speech
- Agree that reduced trade union organization weakens the Swedish model. Ask what the main reason is that LO unions are losing so many members. Read the speech
Economy, school, and labor market policy debate in Riksdag
- Criticizes that the government is dismantling the Swedish model by choosing a burdensome proposal for wage transparency instead of an alternative adapted to Swedish conditions. Asks why the government chooses a proposal that significantly weakens the Swedish work model. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden is far ahead compared to other countries and that there is no panic regarding the introduction of the directive. Asks if the government should stop obeying the EU in order to protect the Swedish labor market model. Read the speech
Labor market policy and unemployment insurance changes
- Proposes approval of the proposal and rejection of the motions. Argues that long-term unemployment is due to a lack of education and skills. Criticizes subsidized employment and proposes a Swedish apprenticeship system. Wants a fee-free state unemployment insurance fund. Read the speech
- Argues that the party has kept its promise by raising the ceiling and the minimum level in the welfare system. Criticizes the opposing party's committee initiative for being a watered-down version of pure poster politics that does not address the unemployed in the long term. Read the speech
- Argues that the current welfare system yields results by getting more people into work despite the recession. Criticizes the Social Democrats' policy and argues that they prefer the benefit line over the work line. Read the speech
- Criticizes the use of statistics to portray unemployment as worse than it is. Argues that the high figures in January are due to seasonal variations and that temporary employment contracts are expiring. Read the speech
- Corrects Shekarabi regarding statistics showing that more people got jobs and studies during 2025. Criticizes Shekarabi for number-tinkering and asks which dream government he actually advocates for. Read the speech
Labor market: SD, S, and M debate unemployment and policy
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that the Tidö parties' measures combat cyclical unemployment and criticizes the opposition's irresponsible policy and underfunded proposals. Read the speech
- Argues that the party has kept its promise to raise the ceiling in the a-kassa. Criticizes the Social Democrats for having created the situation for those who receive activity support by rounding off figures at Försäkringskassan. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has raised the ceiling in the a-kassa and the activity support according to its own investigation. Criticizes the opposition for having done nothing during eight years and accuses them of lying and conducting bad policy. Read the speech
- Asks why the Social Democrats' budget lacks funding for the proposed labor market measures. Criticizes that the party has not calculated the costs for its proposals and accuses them of lying and deceiving the voters. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Social Democrats did not have their finances in order as they did not get their budget through. Argues that the government lacks the means for its initiatives and that the party promises too much without being able to deliver. Read the speech
Government policy on unemployment, school and integration
- Argues that the government's and the Sweden Democrats' measures against cyclical unemployment are effective as the number of new applications for unemployment insurance and notices of layoffs are decreasing. Asks the minister what is most prioritized in the work against structural long-term unemployment. Read the speech
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Government policies: care deduction, deportation, privatization
- Criticizes that the Social Democrats advocate for unfunded initiatives. Asks if the minister will work to ensure that the Labour Court receives expanded resources to be able to fulfill its mandate. Read the speech
Unemployment management and labor market measures in Riksdag
- Criticizes the Social Democrats' previous policy as a complete failure that has led to exclusion and welfare dependency. Argues that the high unemployment is due to a too liberal immigration policy and advocates for strongly reduced immigration as well as higher requirements on the individual. Read the speech
- Asks how the speaker views their legacy as minister and the decisions that were made under the previous government. Argues that continued increased immigration under left-wing rule would create problems for the Swedish labor market. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the speaker does not answer the question regarding his responsibility as minister for today's situation on the labor market. Urges the speaker to stop creating clips for TikTok and instead answer the question of how the government basis shall handle the situation. Read the speech
- Argues that unemployment is highest in municipalities governed by Social Democrats and criticizes the red-green policy for having imported problems to the labor market. Asks if the red-greens are satisfied with their policy which has broken down the Swedish labor market. Read the speech
- Argues that the Sweden Democrats have contributed to raising the unemployment insurance and that the increased tax deduction creates jobs within small businesses and the construction industry. Claims that the unemployment insurance is a transition insurance and not a subsidy. Read the speech
- Proposes to investigate a nationalization of the a-kassa in order to create an equivalent insurance for all Swedish wage earners. Argues that this would be a measure for solidarity and equality. Read the speech
- Argues that requirements must be placed on individuals and that they themselves have a responsibility to make themselves employable. Criticizes previous policies that have led to people becoming dependent on benefits and advocates for limited immigration. Read the speech
- Argues that Centerpartiet wants free labor immigration to low-wage jobs. Criticizes that this policy makes it harder for people to integrate and get jobs. Wants instead to give people in social exclusion a chance to become a part of society. Read the speech
Workplace environment: zero mortality and crime penalties
- Requests approval of the reservation and argues that the regulatory framework must be tightened to combat crime in the workplace. Supports the incorporation of Mynak into Arbetsmiljöverket and advocates that safety representatives should be able to be appointed regardless of political or trade union affiliation. Read the speech
Labor market policy and unemployment insurance debate
- Argues that education is the only way into the labor market and wants to introduce a Swedish apprenticeship system. Criticizes the government's watered-down definition of self-sufficiency and advocates for requirements for the individual to make themselves employable or return. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Social Democrats for having prioritized government power over the Arbetsförmedlingen's reforms. Asks how the selection process and the financing will work for the proposal regarding driving licenses for youth and argues that the proposal is populist. Read the speech
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- Asks if the opposing party could stand for a state-supported and controlled unemployment insurance fund. Argues that the unemployment insurance fund is an important security insurance for Swedish wage earners. Read the speech
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Labor market policy: SD, S, and M debate benefits and taxes
- Proposes approval of the proposal. Argues that the budget focuses on an established work line, investments in vocational training and increased control of the working environment. Criticizes the Social Democrats' extra services and the opposition's desire to increase immigration. Read the speech
- Argues that Swedish construction workers will get jobs if they want them as the economy turns. Criticizes unrestricted labor immigration and argues that the market, not subsidies, should govern the construction industry. Read the speech
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- Criticizes that the previous speaker does not mention the policy under expenditure area 14. Argues that the conducted immigration policy has caused high unemployment. Asks why the Social Democrats want to reintroduce extra services that have created displacement effects and encouraged cheating. Read the speech
- Asks why the Social Democrats wanted to move forward with the proposal on extra services. Criticizes the Social Democrats for having been passive and voted no to extended prescription periods for workplace environment crimes despite previous promises. Asks if the speaker will vote yes to the proposal next time. Read the speech
- Argues that the current proposal for the a-kassa is a fairly good proposal. Asks what the specific problem with the proposal is and whether it concerns the raised ceiling or a faster phase-out. Read the speech
- Asks whether the Centerpartiet is reducing the appropriations for people with disabilities in order to finance increased immigration. Criticizes the Centerpartiet for hitting those who have it hardest on the labor market. Read the speech
- Regrets that the Social Democrats voted no to state labor market screening despite a previous majority. Asks about the Social Democrats' position on a proposal for a reporting obligation to combat the shadow society and labor crime. Read the speech
- Argues that the negotiations have been successful. Criticizes the opposing party's response regarding the shadow society and points out that a reporting obligation could have prevented illegal work. Asks for a clearer answer on the proposal regarding the reporting obligation. Read the speech
National Audit Office report on job seekers and education
- Proposes approval of the proposals in the report. Welcomes the government's measures to improve Arbetsförmedlingen's control conditions and argues that the government takes the problems seriously. Read the speech
- Argues that the high unemployment is due to a recession and imported unemployment. Claims that the government is now setting requirements for Arbetsförmedlingen to improve the agency's governance and results. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is investing in vocational training and increased cooperation with companies. Criticizes previous policies and argues that high unemployment is due to the economic downturn, as well as that previous governments have turned a blind eye to the long-term unemployed. Read the speech
Income-based unemployment insurance: SD, S, and V debate
- Want to increase support for the committee's proposal. Argues that income-based compensation is a logical change that counters fraud and that a sharper tapering encourages a rapid return to work. Read the speech
- Argues that the reform is a step towards a more modern unemployment insurance and that it should be seen as a transition insurance rather than a benefit. Claims that the goal is to get people into work and that the proposal is good for Swedish wage earners. Read the speech
- Argues that the Sweden Democrats stood up in the negotiation to maintain the clearance and prevent deteriorations in the unemployment insurance fund. Argues that the proposal will reduce fraud and waste of money. Criticizes that the Social Democrats are not allowed to discuss substantive issues with the Sweden Democrats. Read the speech
- Rejects the criticism of having betrayed its voters and argues that the party stood by what was said. Claims that they negotiated good results and pressured the government to agree to several demands. Read the speech
- Argues that Swedish workers want to work and that the proposal is a good reform. Argues that the proposal facilitates things for the municipalities and that more people will gain access to the unemployment insurance fund. Read the speech
Subsidized employment audit: M approves, S and SD want reform
- Requests approval of the reservation. Welcomes the review and criticizes previous governments for having turned a blind eye to abuse and deficient regulatory frameworks. Argues that the government should address the construction of nystartsjobb and involve the parties in the labor market. Read the speech
- Argues that the nystartsjobb (new start jobs) are a budget issue that is negotiated with the government. Criticizes the Socialdemokraterna for having worsened the regulatory framework and for having previously voted against labor market testing and collective agreements. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats cannot negotiate with the Sweden Democrats. Claims that the party has achieved more against abuse in two years than the Social Democrats did in eight years and criticizes that they removed the requirement for collective agreements. Read the speech
Hunting and wildlife management: wolf culling and seal trade
- Emphasizes that hunting is an important cultural heritage and argues that wildlife management must minimize traffic accidents and damage to industries. Wants the national parliament to have the final word in wildlife management and that money be earmarked to combat the stone dormouse. Read the speech
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Work environment and hours: S proposes safety rep sanctions
- Proposes approval of reservation 12. Criticizes the trade unions' priority as political discrimination and argues that it leads to a shortage of safety representatives. Proposes stricter requirements for main contractors, extended prescription periods and national exemptions from the EU's working time directive. Read the speech
- Argues that more people should engage as safety representatives. Criticizes that the link between trade union representative roles and safety representative roles excludes people with other political leanings. Asks how the Social Democrats intend to solve the shortage of local safety representatives. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats want to maintain power over the workplaces by excluding actors outside the social democratic trade union leadership. Suggests that one should cooperate broadly and seek other solutions instead of blaming the companies. Read the speech
- Agrees with the criticism that the list of motions is thin. Argues that the Social Democrats' proposal for a crisis commission is narrowly and hastily made. Asks if it is problematic that the Social Democrats are not allowed to discuss substantive issues with the Sweden Democrats. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Social Democrats refuse to negotiate and discuss substantive issues with the Sweden Democrats. Argues that the Social Democrats are betraying the workers by closing the door to cooperation, which makes their criticism of the Sweden Democrats untrustworthy. Read the speech
Labor law: SD opposes EU power transfer, S seeks balance
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Wants to review the leave legislation to promote business activity and parenthood, but argues that current reforms should take full effect first. Wants to safeguard the Swedish labor market model and opposes the transfer of power to the EU. Criticizes the opposition's proposal on the posting of workers directive and argues that statutory reduction of working hours is problematic. Read the speech
- Asks what the Center Party's view on lex Laval is today after they proposed that one should counter EU legislation that threatens the Swedish model and return to a regulatory framework that was harmful to the model. Read the speech
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Fatal workplace accidents: V demands measures and more inspectors
- Argues that the previous government's work environment strategy has not had the desired effect. Proposes clearer directives to Arbetsmiljöverket, more safety representatives with access to all workplaces as well as stricter requirements on foreign labor and extended prescription periods. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Social Democrats for having taken a passive role and voting no to proposals on state labor market screening despite being in a governing position. Asks why they prioritized retaining power over getting the labor market in order. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Social Democrats for not having pushed through proposals for a better working environment during their period in government. Argues that the government has done significantly more in one year than the Social Democrats did in eight years. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats have blocked measures that could save lives by voting against proposals on state labor market screening, extended prescription periods, and regulated labor immigration. Wants order in the labor market by proceeding with the government's proposals. Read the speech
- Argues that the union plays an important role for local safety representatives and that new solutions must be found as the membership rate in trade unions decreases. Also argues that Arbetsmiljöverket received the money they requested in the budget. Read the speech
- Asks rhetorically why the Socialdemokraterna voted no to regional safety representatives having access to all workplaces. Read the speech
Labor market policy and unemployment insurance reform debate
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- Argues that Arbetsmiljöverket has received the resources that have been requested. Proposes that regional safety representatives should have access to all workplaces regardless of collective agreements or trade union anchoring. Read the speech
- Rejects the claim that the party wants to abolish regional safety representatives and instead wants to expand their powers. Criticizes the Social Democrats for preventing people from becoming safety representatives as well as for having caused a loss of competence at Arbetsmiljöverket through outsourcing. Read the speech
- Argues that the high unemployment is due to the Social Democrats' policy. Wants to place stricter requirements on individuals to make them employable and criticizes budget proposals that create displacement effects for regular employment. Read the speech
- Argues that the solution is not to inject more money but to steer authorities strongly towards targeted goals. Criticizes the description of the labor market as a crisis and argues that the situation is not as extreme as claimed. Read the speech
- Argues that the party listens to the voters and the members rather than to investigations. Criticizes the opponent's lack of work experience and argues that the party is a product of the Swedish people. Read the speech
- Criticizes the opponent's lack of experience and urges them to listen to people in reality. Argues that the party takes responsibility by keeping its promises to the voters, such as the continued strengthening of the unemployment insurance fund. Read the speech
- Criticizes that trade unions have terminated the assignments of safety representatives solely because of their political engagement. Asks if this is the correct action given the great shortage of local safety representatives. Read the speech
- Asks why a person who is a member of the union but active in the Sverigedemokraterna is suddenly considered incompetent as a safety representative. Points out that LO and the Socialdemokraterna have a political cooperation where LO acts according to the Socialdemokraterna's directives. Read the speech
Strengthening Swedish unemployment insurance and flexicurity
- Argues that the unemployment insurance is an important transition insurance that maintains purchasing power and provides security during a job change. Moves for approval of the committee's proposal and rejection of the motions. Read the speech
Labor market policy and unemployment insurance benefit reforms
- Wants to remove special solutions in the labor market based on country of birth. Argues that broad solutions should be created based on needs instead of ethnicity or gender so that everyone feels included. Read the speech
- Argues that labor market measures should be targeted at individuals based on need rather than ethnicity. Wants to phase out special solutions such as track changes and establishment services to avoid unnecessary debates in society. Read the speech
- Argues that special solutions for those born abroad, such as halved employer contributions when employing newcomers, create contradictions in society. Instead wants a broader view of labor market measures that focus on competence rather than origin. Read the speech
Work environment and hours: inspections, safety reps, hours
- Requests approval of the reservation and wants to increase the number of local safety representatives. Criticizes the trade unions' politicization of work environment work and proposes extended prescription periods for work environment crimes. Argues that employees need the right to a balance between work and private life. Read the speech
- Reprimands the Social Democrats and argues that they have not pushed the issue. Claims that the Social Democrats came out with "their tails between their legs" in negotiations with the Green Party and that the Sweden Democrats got through more than the Social Democrats did. Read the speech
- Means that the Social Democratic party voted no to the Sweden Democrats' proposal for a state labor market assessment. Claims that they have achieved more in six months than the opposing party has in eight years. Read the speech
- Asks how Miljöpartiet plans to finance the proposal on reduced working hours and how they intend to solve the labor shortage that would arise. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the proposal selects specific professional groups instead of a general solution. Argues that this creates problems for the collective bargaining negotiations and will become a municipal issue. Asks if the goal is a general reduction of working hours. Read the speech
Wildlife management and wolf population reduction in Sweden
- Proposes approval of reservation 18. Argues that the power over hunting and wildlife management should originate from the national parliament instead of the EU and that the wolf population should be significantly reduced to a favorable conservation status. Read the speech
- Argues that issues regarding the Tidö Agreement will be negotiated moving forward. Wants decisions on wolf establishments to be moved closer to the counties and advocates for expanded wolf hunting to shoot down the population significantly if it cannot be dispersed. Read the speech
- Argues that the government and the Sverigedemokraterna will get decisions on wolf hunting through more easily and faster than the parties that the Centerpartiet belongs to. Promises to work hard to push the issue and hopes that the government will raise it. Read the speech
- Argues that predator fences are very expensive and have yielded poor results. Advocates for regular employment over extra services. Read the speech
- Argues that different perspectives must be seen regarding the Sami's right to protection hunting compared to large farms. Emphasizes that large forest farms have preserved the Swedish wildlife and enabled the hunting. Read the speech
Question Time: Electricity support, regulations and pricing
- Questions about whether the government considers that a review of the prescription periods for occupational environment crimes could contribute to a better working environment and the fight against crime in the workplace. Read the speech
Labor market policy: SD, S, and M propose new investments
- Criticizes previous governments' labor market policy as ineffective and a failure that has created long-term unemployment. Instead wants to rely on people's own abilities through requirements and advocates for a secure and solid a-kassa. Read the speech
- Responds to the question on labor immigration. Criticizes the Social Democrats' credibility as they, according to the speaker, have betrayed Swedish wage earners by abolishing labor market testing in two elections. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Social Democrats vote no to their own proposals, including means-tested labor migration and extended prescription periods for workplace environment crimes. Argues that the party prioritizes keeping the Sweden Democrats out of power over listening to the unions. Read the speech
- Argues that extra services generate few regular employments and criticizes that the system has been abused in social democratically governed municipalities. Wants to instead invest in other measures than extra services. Read the speech
- Argues that the budget invests in new-start jobs and establishment jobs that create regular employment. Criticizes the Social Democrats' desire to retain extra services by cutting back on effective labor market measures. Read the speech
- Asks what the Social Democrats consider to be bad about the grant for new-start jobs and establishment jobs. Argues that new-start jobs generate more regular employments than extra services. Read the speech
- Argues that extra services create displacement effects and problems within municipal operations. Criticizes the Social Democrats' labor market projects for poor outcomes and asks whether the goal is regular employment or to dress up the statistics. Read the speech
- Argues that the Sweden Democrats want to go further than the Social Democrats by giving regional safety representatives access to all workplaces in Sweden. Asks how the Social Democrats view the fact that workplaces without collective agreements often have the worst working environment. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Social Democrats have politicized the work environment work by allowing trade unions to exclude individuals from becoming safety representatives based on their political views. Asks if this is the way one wants to develop the work environment work. Read the speech
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