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Malin Björk (C)
What Malin Björk 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.
Transparency in political processes and party funding rules
- Welcomes the ban on anonymous and foreign contributions as well as the introduction of a lobby register to strengthen democracy and transparency. Criticizes the government's proposal on membership fees from labor market organizations as it restricts freedom of association and rests on a fragile basis. Read the speech
Transparency in political processes and party contributions
- Argues that it is important to have changes in the funding of political parties, but criticizes that the bill on voluntary contributions is not proportionate or accurate according to the Council on Legislation. Asks how the change can be justified when the Council on Legislation considers it toothless. Read the speech
- Argues that membership in an association is not mandatory. Points out that the Council on Legislation questions whether the proposal is compatible with the European Convention and whether it actually achieves its purpose. Read the speech
Parliamentary Ombudsman report: supervision of police and prisons
- Argues that JO's current workload is not sustainable and urges the government to establish regular supervisory bodies for Kriminalvården and Polismyndigheten. Wants courts to receive necessary resources and that more is done to combat fraud and economic crime. Read the speech
Constitutional matters: SD, S, and V debate law amendments
- Proposes approval only for reservation 9 under point 18. Argues that liberal democracy is under attack and that Sweden must strengthen its defense against forces that want to undermine it. Criticizes that the Tidö parties have broken with practice by submitting proposals without a broad majority in the committee. Regrets that the majority in the Committee on the Constitution overrode the opposition in a review. Read the speech
Public administration: S, M, V, C, MP debate service design
- Criticizes hasty legislation that creates unnecessary extra work and frustration for civil servants. Argues that municipalities and regions need better support against corruption and demands that state presence and service offices be expanded throughout the country. Read the speech
Government compliance with climate goals and Consultation Act
- Explains the committee's review practice and that deficiencies have been found in six of the 26 cases included in the report. Emphasizes the importance of objectivity, consensus, and a respectful tone in democratic dialogue to counter polarization. Read the speech
- Argues that the government must maintain transparency and anchor its positions in the Riksdag regarding EU matters. Criticizes that the Minister for Rural Affairs voted for increased fishing quotas despite previous deliberations as well as that the Minister for Finance failed to follow the rules for interpellations. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for deviating from the nomination process for the Board of the Institute for Human Rights. Argues that the government has followed the formal requirements of the Climate Act, but makes a side comment that climate plans should contain more underlying data. Also criticizes the government's handling of the Consultation Act during the dissolution of the Renmark Committee. Read the speech
- Argues that the Committee on the Constitution has found deficiencies in the ministers' actions regarding statements about anonymous testimony and citizenship. Also points out that the government should adopt the committee's practice regarding statements about state-owned companies and investigation assignments. Read the speech
Minority issues: indigenous rights and language center funding
- Wish to support reservation 20. Argues that civil society should be given a decisive importance for caring for and developing national minorities. Also proposes that the possibility of recognizing älvdalska as a minority or regional language be investigated. Read the speech
Constitutional amendments and democracy protection debate
- Motion to approve reservation 13. Wants to introduce a democracy lock on the EU's budget to punish member states that violate the principles of the rule of law. Proposes an investigation into parties' resilience against external threats as well as an investigation into requirements for transparency for all political parties' communication. Read the speech
Government policies on foreign affairs, schools and climate
- Criticizes that criminal networks such as Hells Angels and the Russian mafia can obtain public procurement contracts. Asks when the work will begin to introduce proposals to combat serious economic crime in public procurement. Read the speech
Strengthening civil rights: abortion, courts and EU stance
- Argues that constitutional amendments must be proportionate and implemented through parliamentary committees. Wants to strengthen property rights through a new investigation as well as expand the constitutional protection against discrimination to include, among other things, age and disability. Read the speech
Public administration organization, digitization and structure
- Wishes to vote against reservation 5. Criticizes the decommissioning of service offices and wants to expand state presence and service throughout the country. Argues that authorities must counteract corruption and increase democratic participation for persons with disabilities. Read the speech
Crime, climate and education: new sentencing and penalties
- Notes that the customs in the north have lower staffing than in southern Sweden despite high traffic. Asks how the government plans to strengthen crime fighting in rural municipalities and increase the presence of authorities in the north. Read the speech
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Freedom of press and expression: media security and data privacy
- Wants to support reservation 13. Argues that freedom of expression must be balanced against dignity and reputation and that boundaries are necessary to protect against disinformation. Wants the government to investigate a center for investigative journalism to strengthen local journalism. Read the speech
Rule of law 2024 report: democracy, crime and EU sanctions
- Argues that the rule of law principle must never be taken for granted and that the report is important for strengthening these principles in the EU. Criticizes the lay judge system and emphasizes the need to counter corruption and organized crime in Sweden. Read the speech
Riksdag working methods, security, and public health debate
- Argues that the practice for parliamentary work should be formalized to protect the opposition's position. Wants a parliamentary committee that reviews the decision-making and criticizes parties that dictate terms instead of seeking broad agreements. Read the speech
Publicity, secrecy, and privacy in crime fighting debate
- Wish to support reservation 2. Argues that current secrecy legislation prevents authorities from effectively sharing information for crime fighting and proposes a general secrecy-breaking rule to strengthen cooperation. Read the speech
Minister performance and Government Offices cost increases
- Argues that ministers should use official channels to communicate the government's decisions and criticizes that the government is rushing proposals at express speed. Emphasizes the importance of reasonable deadlines to ensure a functioning opposition and democratic scrutiny. Read the speech
Healthcare, crime, energy and infrastructure debate in Riksdag
- Expresses concern that the Economic Crime Authority may be abolished and argues that reorganizations reduce efficiency. Asks how the Minister for Justice intends to combat serious economic crime in order to stop the criminal economy. Read the speech
- Argues that large reorganizations reduce efficiency because staff leave their positions and it takes time to build up new competence. Asks if the Minister for Justice can send a reassuring message that the Swedish Economic Crime Authority will remain. Read the speech
Social Democrats party financing: M, SD, KD demand investigation
- Criticizes political hypocrisy and actions that damage citizens' trust in democracy. Pushes for increased transparency and wants to stop the use of anonymous accounts as well as ban the use of public party funding for things that undermine the democratic order. Read the speech
- Asks what measures the Moderaterna have taken after revelations that they were willing to bypass legislation. Wants to repeat the question of how the party ensures transparency and compliance with the law to prevent repetitions. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Minister for shifting the focus away from the issue of transparency in party funding. Requests that the Minister provide a concrete answer on what the Moderaterna are doing to avoid a repetition of what was seen in the 2022 election campaign. Read the speech
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- Argues that transparency is important so that voters know where parties get their money. Asks what the Social Democrats are doing to ensure that lottery buyers know that the surplus goes to the party. Read the speech
- Argues that the regulatory framework for party financing must be strengthened to prevent rules from being bypassed. Proposes that foreign financing be prohibited to protect democracy against foreign powers. Criticizes the government for delaying important issues and demands increased transparency. Read the speech
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- Argues that all political parties need to be transparent. Demands that the government and Moderaterna take responsibility for those citizens who spread political messages on social media. Read the speech
Anonymous influence campaigns and trust in democracy debate
- Argues that anonymity online contradicts democratic rules of the game and prevents voters from making informed choices. Wants measures against online anonymity and asks the other parties what responsibility they are prepared to take. Read the speech
- Argues that influence campaigns without a visible sender are an ideological weapon for authoritarian states. Wants measures to be taken against anonymous accounts operated for party-political purposes. Read the speech
- Argues that hidden influence operations via anonymous accounts are a way to manipulate people. Asks whether the use of anonymous accounts violates democratic rules of the game and whether parties that break these should face consequences. Read the speech
- Asks whether the Minister for Justice considers it to be a violation of democratic rules of the game when political parties use anonymous accounts. Also asks whether the Minister for Justice gives the same positive answer as the Prime Minister did regarding the proposal to ban anonymous accounts for political parties. Read the speech
- Asks whether it is the Sweden Democrats' view that they will continue to use anonymous accounts, as such methods have historically been used to mislead the population by hiding who is behind them. Read the speech
- Argues that the debate should focus on unauthorized and hidden influence campaigns. Asks whether the Sweden Democrats will continue with the approach used by states to undermine the democratic order. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Sweden Democrats for hiding their opinions through anonymity and the government's paralysis of action. Argues that consequences are required for violations of democratic rules of the game and advocates for a ban on parties' anonymous accounts. Read the speech
- Welcomes that the issue of anonymous accounts is taken up in the parliamentary committee. Argues that a supplementary directive from the government is needed in order to be able to take up the issue and asks how the Liberal Party is influencing the government to produce this. Read the speech
- Wants the issue of anonymous influence campaigns to be investigated in order to stop non-democratic rules of the game. Expects the Liberalerna to act forcefully so that the issue is not buried because it is uncomfortable for the government. Read the speech
- Argues that it is necessary to ban anonymous accounts to protect democracy. Asks whether the Liberal Party will support the Center Party's committee initiative if the additional directive does not become part of the investigation. Read the speech
- Confirms that Centerpartiet is prepared to back the Liberals. Asks if the Liberals are prepared to stand behind the committee initiative if it fails in the committee in September. Asks if it is a red line for the Liberals if Sverigedemokraterna continue to use anonymous accounts. Read the speech
Transparency and documentation review in government work
- Means that the committee has succeeded in reaching a consensus in a comprehensive review of the government's compliance with the constitutional framework. Criticizes the heated and polarized political debate climate and emphasizes the importance of a respectful tone and objective arguments for the legitimacy of democracy. Read the speech
- Argues that the government lacked transparency regarding EU matters and emission calculations. Emphasizes the importance of impartial civil servants and that salary directives must not contain partisan criteria. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's lack of documentation regarding the move of the Director General of the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority and argues that the notification regarding shorter mandate periods for the university's board members was provided too late. Argues that the haste in the legislative proposals regarding electricity support and preventive stay bans risks the quality of the legislation. Read the speech
- Argues that the Minister for Climate and Environment's statement regarding the climate action plan was directly incorrect and that she failed in her actions when press releases were un-published without following procedures. Also points out that SMS messages should be handled as public documents and that the Minister for Foreign Affairs should follow recommendations for social media. Read the speech
Hate speech law: clearer provisions and Holocaust denial
- Argues that it is important to guard against the fact that freedom of expression has limits in a post-factual political climate. Moves for approval of the committee's proposal as it is a welcome clarification. Read the speech
Minority rights: Jewish rights, language and cultural support
Election system changes and civil registration rules debate
- Argues that the electoral system must be robust and that the current ballot system must be changed in time for the 2026 election. Welcomes the appointment of a committee to investigate neutral ballots. Read the speech
Parliamentary Ombudsman report and democracy oversight review
- Argues that a well-functioning regular supervision and an adequate complaint system are required for JO to be able to fulfill its mandate in a purposeful manner. Criticizes that certain types of wealth crimes are no longer investigated in practice and demands that the official account be added to the records. Read the speech
Constitutional matters: party financing, lobby registers, Swedish
- Wish to support reservation 5. Argues that foreign influence and corruption threaten democracy and proposes to strengthen the ban on foreign party financing as well as establish a transparency register. Read the speech
Freedoms and rights: M, S, SD debate constitutional protections
- Proposes approval of the reservation. Argues that limitations of freedoms and rights must be proportionate. Wants to introduce a proportionality requirement for infringements on property rights as well as strengthened protection for the right to abortion. Read the speech
Freedom of press and expression: disinformation and tech giants
- Argues that freedom of speech is a democratic cornerstone but that social media requires accountability from platform companies. Wants an investigation to be appointed to examine how global platform companies affect democracy and how protection against disinformation can be strengthened. Read the speech
Public administration: corruption, responsibility and SD's proposal
- Argues that the existing civil servant responsibility and regulations already require professional conduct. Expresses reflections regarding expanding criminal liability as previous investigations have shown that the negative consequences would outweigh the positive ones. Read the speech
- Argues that criminal liability requires clear regulatory frameworks and warns that increased responsibility can lead to inefficient administration as well as that officials refrain from making decisions out of fear of reports. Asks about the risk of inefficiency and refusal to make decisions. Read the speech
- Criticizes expanding the criminal liability of public officials as it can create fear and paralyze decision-making. Argues that authorities must work actively to increase democratic participation and accessibility for persons with disabilities. Read the speech
Preventive stay-away orders to combat gang crime
- Supports the introduction of stay bans to combat organized crime. Criticizes that the legislative work was accelerated and asks if the Sverigedemokraterna are satisfied with how the final legislative product turned out. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government's rapid timeline means that the Prosecution Authority's views have not been taken into account. Argues that it is problematic for prosecutors to adjudicate stay bans and suggests that the Police Authority should instead make these decisions. Read the speech
- Supports the introduction of stay bans to combat serious crime. However, criticizes the legislation as it risks revealing sensitive intelligence information and asks what information the decisions shall be based on to ensure quality. Read the speech
- Argues that the legislation risks becoming difficult to apply because the Prosecution Authority warns that it will be problematic to make decisions. Asks how prosecutors are to obtain sufficiently robust grounds to be able to make the decisions that politics promises. Read the speech
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- Argues that it is important to introduce tools such as preventive stay bans. However, criticizes how the legislative product has been handled and requests how the decision-making basis should be designed without sources being cleared. Read the speech
- Argues that a restraining order could be a simpler construction than a stay-away order. Criticizes that not enough time has been given to incorporate views to create better legislation. Read the speech
Healthcare crisis, energy charter, and antisemitism debate
- Asks what measures the government will take to retain environmental cars in Sweden. Argues that the green transition is threatened by the export of used electric cars and proposes previous proposals regarding export bans and increased incentives. Read the speech
Minister performance and government handling oversight review
- Argues that the government should provide complete documentation to the EU Committee to ensure transparency. Wants high quality in the legislation by having the Government Offices allocate sufficient time for the Council on Legislation's views and that short timeframes are not neglected. Read the speech
Riksdag appropriations: SD, S, and V propose budget changes
- Argues that liberal democracy is under pressure and emphasizes the need to strengthen the protection of constitutional laws and institutions. Wants to reduce the appropriation to the Government Offices by 572 million kronor and require a qualified majority for constitutional amendments. Read the speech
Media support: SD, V and M debate local news funding
- Argues that the current media support is outdated and proposes a system that is better adapted to today's media landscape by providing support where it is most needed. Wants the government to immediately establish regulations and emphasizes the importance of ensuring a viable local journalism. Read the speech
Immigration, AI, and Sami organization meetings in Riksdag
- Asks what contacts the minister has had with affected municipalities in the lower Dalälv area and what measures are intended to be taken to help them with mosquito control. Argues that the state needs to act since the biological control agent is exhausted. Read the speech
State service offices: Riksrevisionen report and management
- Argues that all citizens have the right to good and equal service regardless of location or digital ability. Wants there to be more service centers and criticizes deficiencies in privacy, use of interpreters, and service quality. Argues that the placement of offices is a political judgment rather than solely a question of cost-effectiveness. Read the speech
EU issues and arms exports to Ukraine: Government review report
- Argues that the Committee on the Constitution should rise above party politics to focus on constitutional issues. Wants to stop the development where reports to the committee are used as political battering rams and emphasizes that the committee has shown total unity in its assessments this year. Read the speech
- Argues that it is crucial that the Riksdag gains insight into the government's position within the EU cooperation. Criticizes that the government at one point sent out materials too late, which limited the EU Committee's opportunities for analysis and consultation. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's handling of the electricity subsidy to households, where deficiencies in the preparation of the bill and too short referral deadlines for the Council on Legislation and referral bodies are noted. Argues that the government should follow the historical course for legislation and that shortcuts in the referral process are not a sustainable alternative. Read the speech
- Argues that it is an important step that KU rejects reports that lack a constitutional aspect. Criticizes the use of KU as a political weapon to accuse opponents of falsehoods and emphasizes that the committee's review should be constitutional, not political. Read the speech
Minority rights: Sami land rights, ILO 169 and mother tongue
- Argues that no one should be discriminated against because of their origin and that everyone has the right to their cultural identity. Wants ambitions regarding minorities' rights to be fulfilled through systematic work and that civil society is given a decisive importance. Wants the government to investigate the possibilities of officially recognizing älvdalska as a separate language. Read the speech
Civil rights: abortion, gender identity and religious issues
- Proposes approval of reservation 7. Argues that the constitutional prohibition of discrimination should be extended to include disability, age, and gender identity, and proposes that a third legal gender be investigated. Read the speech
Swedish electoral system: SD's ID reform and V's 16-year-old vote
- Argues that the current ballot system creates logistical challenges and long queues that can affect voter turnout. Proposes that an investigation into a new ballot system be appointed immediately. Read the speech
Constitutional matters: lobbying, monarchy and minority rights
- Proposes approval of reservation 17. Argues that democratic values and rule of law principles must be defended against authoritarian tendencies. Wants a democracy lock on the EU's budget and an inquiry to protect political parties against external influence. Read the speech
Freedom of press and expression: journalist protection and hate
- Requests approval of reservation 2. Argues that a free press is crucial for democracy and advocates for strengthened protection for journalists. Wants to give the Crime Prevention Council a clearer mandate and ensure independent news coverage throughout the country. Read the speech
Crime fighting vs privacy: anonymizing data and penalties
- Argues that today's legislation hinders effective information exchange between authorities. Proposes an investigation to create a legally secure regulatory framework that balances crime fighting and privacy. Read the speech
Riksdag working methods, fees, A-points and remote work
- Move to approve reservation 3. Want a parliamentary committee to investigate how practice can be formalized through legislation to protect the opposition's role. Also want to see a review to improve the possibilities to perform parliamentary duties remotely. Read the speech
Rule of law principle 2022 report and EU fundamental rights
- Welcomes the annual review of the rule of law principle and emphasizes the importance of sanction mechanisms to stop payments to countries that do not meet the criteria. Argues that there is potential for improvement regarding corruption in Sweden and regrets the absence of the Sweden Democrats. Read the speech
Council of Europe meeting report: nuclear power and LULUCF
- Argues that it is positive that focus is placed on competitiveness and reduced red tape. Asks about the government's direction regarding targets for market shares as well as how the Prime Minister views the need for faster processes for skills supply. Read the speech
- Highlights companies' concern over the lack of competence supply. Asks what the government wants to achieve by reviewing the wage requirement for seasonal workers and if they want to limit the possibility of working as a seasonal employee in the EU. Read the speech
Undue influence on democracy: criminal networks and foreign powers
- Argues that undue influence and corruption undermine trust in society and the legitimacy of democracy. Criticizes that the government that investigated countermeasures against infiltration and organized crime is now shutting down the investigation. Read the speech
- Welcomes the appointment of a parliamentary committee to review external influence on public administration and political parties. Asks what the Minister for Justice proposes for measures against corruption and influence by key figures within the business sector. Read the speech
- Asks how the Minister for Justice intends to design a regulatory framework for criminal regulation of official misconduct. Argues that such regulations can entail disadvantages and increase the risk that officials do not dare to make decisions due to threats or harassment. Read the speech
- Wants to change secrecy rules to enable more efficient information sharing between authorities. Argues that control systems and routines need to be developed at all levels, including cooperation between municipalities. Read the speech
Foreign policy, healthcare, Natoprocess crisis and EU sanctions
- Asks how large economic investments the government will make to prevent children from being drawn into crime. Argues that it is a failure that the adult world does not protect children from spirals of violence and serious crime. Read the speech
- Argues that it is good that the government wants to ease the secrecy between police, social services and school. However, asks how the Minister will ensure that children's trust in safe adults does not decrease with such an easing. Read the speech
Parliamentary Ombudsman report: oversight and processing times
- Emphasizes the importance of safeguarding JO as an institution to protect the individual's fundamental freedoms and rights. Criticizes the unacceptably long processing times for economic crime and expresses concern that the courts' high workload threatens legal certainty. Read the speech
Minister performance and handling of government matters review
- Criticizes that the government increasingly uses internal memoranda instead of external investigations, which risks a superficial legal analysis and a lack of comprehensiveness. Argues that the requirement for preparation must be protected to ensure robust and legally secure legislation. Read the speech
Confidentiality in Försäkringskassan electricity support cases
- Criticizes the proposal on confidentiality and argues that it is important that the supports are accurate. Asks for the reasons why state resources should not be able to be audited according to the principle of public access. Read the speech
- Asks why it is not possible to audit the distribution of the electricity subsidies. Criticizes that legislation is being pushed through that involves deviations from the principle of public access instead of focusing on quickly paying out the subsidies. Read the speech
- Requests approval of the reservation and criticizes the government's proposal on secrecy for electricity support as it lacks justification and contradicts the principle of public access. Argues that information on electricity consumption is not sensitive or worthy of protection and that the public has the right to scrutinize how the state distributes resources. Read the speech
- Asks how the disclosure of data would contribute to mapping people's living habits. Argues that information on electricity consumption is a marginal part of how a family lives and that one can already today get a picture of someone's lifestyle via other sources. Read the speech
- Argues that transparency regarding the electricity subsidies is needed to review whether they are effective and distributionally just. Criticizes the opponent for painting a picture that sensitive information is being reviewed, when it concerns electricity subsidies. Read the speech
State administration appropriations: SD, S, M, KD, L debate
- Argues that liberal democracy and civil and political rights must be protected through an efficient administration. Criticizes the government's proposal to move funds for the Sami consultation process from the Sametinget to the county administrative boards. Read the speech
Sweden's EU presidency priorities: Ukraine, electrification
- Welcomes the government's focus on competitiveness and the green transition. Asks how the government views opportunities for deepened trade between the EU and the USA in light of the USA's Inflation Reduction Act. Read the speech
- Asks which rules of play are referred to when the Prime Minister mentions the need for better rules in the EU. Also asks what measures the government believes the EU can take to strengthen its own competitiveness. Read the speech
Transparency in radio and TV ownership to counter disinformation
- Welcomes the proposal but criticizes the supervision and sanction system for being too vague. Argues that a security policy review function should be established for foreign direct investments in Swedish media companies and requests a rapid follow-up on the effect of the legislation. Read the speech
Foreign espionage proposal impact on press freedom and security
- Wants to close gaps in the legislation to protect Sweden from the illegitimate interests of foreign powers. Argues that the proposal is well-founded and balanced as it criminalizes actions threatening security while simultaneously safeguarding freedom of speech through the reasonableness assessment. Read the speech
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- Argues that it is far-fetched that mass surveillance of journalists would occur. Explains that secret coercive measures require judicial review and a concrete suspicion of a crime, as well as that a journalistic purpose makes the action justifiable and not criminal. Read the speech
European Council meetings: green transition and Russia sanctions
- Argues that unity within the EU is important for the support for Ukraine and the management of the energy crisis. Asks how the government views the criticism of the solidarity contribution and whether this action risks undermining the unity or the legitimacy of the decisions. Read the speech
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Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.