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Malin Larsson (S)
What Malin Larsson 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.
Active forestry regulations: M, SD, and V debate forest rules
- Questions about whether the member is satisfied with the result of the forest investigation or if something is missing. Read the speech
- Argues that several important steps have been taken but that work remains to ensure that the proposals land correctly so that one does not end up in court rulings. Read the speech
- Proposes approval of the reservation on impact assessment and follow-up. Welcomes clearer rules but criticizes the government's delayed comprehensive approach and says no to shortened processing time in order to prioritize legal certainty. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Sweden Democrats' policy slows down the green transition and weakens the belief in the future in northern Sweden. Asks why state resources should be moved south when the forestry jobs and value creation are in the north. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Sweden Democrats' policy proposes that resources should be distributed southward at the expense of northern Sweden. Argues that it is a matter of justice since forest owners in southern Sweden receive higher market values than forest owners in the north. Read the speech
Compensation for land use restrictions due to species protection
- Welcomes that the government clarifies the right to compensation, but criticizes that the handling comes too late and lacks a unified holistic approach. Argues that the government should have investigated adapted usage methods to create a better balance between use and preservation. Read the speech
- Welcomes the government's attempt to solve the problems with species protection and compensation. Asks whether the government has truly taken a unified holistic approach or if it is leaving remaining uncertainties. Read the speech
- Argues that a holistic solution is important because the issues overlap. Criticizes that the investigation took place without transparency and asks if the government needs to provide clearer information on forms of protection to create predictability. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the investigation on species protection was delayed and postponed by the government. Asks whether the Liberal Party considers that the government has delivered the promised long-term perspective and clarity for the forest owners or if questions remain. Read the speech
- Welcomes the proposal on compensation to forest owners. Criticizes that the government has reduced the appropriations for nature conservation and questions whether 100 million kronor is sufficient to meet international commitments. Read the speech
Hunting legislation: sale hunting in economic zone and confidentiality
- Supports the committee's report to modernize the hunting legislation through simplifications. Argues that seal hunting in the economic zone is reasonable to strengthen coastal fishing and wants to strengthen confidentiality in predator cases to protect hunters. Read the speech
Agriculture climate transition: Riksrevisionen report debate
- Argues that agriculture is central to food supply and preparedness. Criticizes the government's lack of a national plan and effective policy instruments. Proposes a national plan and more policy instruments for carbon storage and biogas. Read the speech
- Argues that the government lacks a clear plan and sufficient governance for agriculture's climate subsidies. Asks why the Bioeconomy Inquiry has not been moved forward despite the fact that biogas and biofuels are important for a rapid transition. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government has not taken advantage of the proposals in the Bioeconomy Investigation. Asks how the government is working to counteract high energy prices leading to reduced production and higher food prices. Read the speech
Labor market, economy, environment and security debate
- Argues that unemployment has increased due to the government's policy. Points out that the crisis now also affects educated men born in Sweden and asks if the minister is satisfied with their work to break the trend. Read the speech
Invasive alien species and nature conservation regulations
- Argues that the government and the Sverigedemokraterna have allocated too few resources for nature conservation and the control of invasive species. Criticizes that these issues are being deprioritized despite there being room for reform and asks how this aligns with the Sverigedemokraterna's rhetoric. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government has zeroed out the appropriations for work against invasive species during 2023. Argues that the lack of resources leads to the deterioration of nature reserves and hiking trails. Read the speech
- Proposes approval of reservation 9. Criticizes the government's cuts in the environmental budget which threaten biodiversity and outdoor life. Proposes increased appropriations for the maintenance of valuable nature and protection of forests. Argues that criminal liability for the introduction of invasive species should be reviewed. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats stand on their own side and for their own policy. Wants to take care of nature so that it lasts in the long term and for future generations, based on what is best for Sweden. Read the speech
- Argues that jobs are already disappearing in the forestry industry due to the government's sluggishness regarding the species protection issue. Criticizes the opposing party for focusing on future measures instead of taking responsibility for current consequences. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's decision to completely remove the funding for combating invasive alien species during 2023. Argues that the cut has led to increased spread and made the problems more difficult and expensive to manage. Read the speech
- Argues that the appropriation for invasive species has been too low and that this has contributed to increased spread. Asks why the government is lowering environmental requirements instead of creating fish passages and saving aquatic ecosystems. Read the speech
- Expresses concern over cuts in the liming of acidified lakes and watercourses. Criticizes the Kristdemokraterna for not taking responsibility for the consequences of these cuts and asks if they are prepared to strengthen resources. Read the speech
- Asks how the member views the risk that the lack of an explanatory memorandum for the ordinance leads to continued legal uncertainty. Argues that the amendment risks contributing to continued uncertainty for landowners and authorities as there are no explanations regarding practical application. Read the speech
Forest taxation framework: S, SD, and C debate new rules
- Welcomes the proposals on forest accounts and periodization to improve the conditions for forest owners. Argues that the reform must not increase the complexity and criticizes that it does not solve the acute issue of species protection and the lack of compensation. Read the speech
Agricultural policy: SD, MP, S debate production and costs
- Argues that Swedish food production has not turned upwards despite previous promises. Criticizes the lack of a clear shift for self-sufficiency during the mandate period despite the Sverigedemokraternas influence. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government's policy has led to the lowest number of cattle in 160 years. Argues that reduced production in rural areas threatens both food security and biodiversity. Asks which of the 32 measures are concretely considered to have worked. Read the speech
- Warns against an ecosystem collapse that threatens the foundation of agriculture and the food supply. Criticizes the government's fragmented and unclear governance of the agricultural climate transition and asks how the Moderaterna intend to avoid risks to the ecosystems. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for having a divided and unclear management of the agricultural transition. Argues that the government focuses on subsidizing fossil diesel instead of promoting renewable solutions and reducing the fossil in agriculture. Read the speech
- Wants to increase the production of domestic protein crops and strengthen food security through long-term support, research, and innovation. Argues that agricultural policy must combine increased production with climate transition through clearer steering, better coordination, and the use of new technology. Read the speech
- Asks when the government will fulfill its promise to compensate farmers for the cost increases in ETS 2 and requests what type of compensation is actually on the way. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government does not provide answers to the farmers and argues that the production of grazing animals is decreasing while the subsidies to rural municipalities have been removed. Asks why the government has failed to create results at the farm level. Read the speech
Agriculture, forestry and wolves: SD, S and M proposals
- Argues that animal welfare must be complied with and demands better supervision as well as functioning systems for veterinary care. Criticizes that veterinary prices have skyrocketed during the government's time and asks why nothing has been done to break the market dominance. Read the speech
- Argues that the state must regain control over the market to stop the skyrocketing prices for animal healthcare. Wants the state to retain responsibility for emergency care of hunting dogs because they perform an important function in society. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for not having delivered on its promises regarding a coherent forest policy. Argues that forest owners are in a situation of legal uncertainty due to an increase in appeals. Asks when the government will deliver a forest policy that provides legal certainty and compensation. Read the speech
- Hope that the government presents proposals that solve the situation for forest owners. Asks whether the government will provide compensation to hunting teams that fought African swine fever despite being affected by state restrictions. Read the speech
- Wants to allocate 100 million kronor for food supply and strengthen veterinary preparedness. Argues that farmers are paid too little and wants to break up bottlenecks in the wholesale sector. Criticizes the government's food strategy and wants to stop large-scale industrial fishing in the Baltic Sea. Read the speech
- Argues that the large-scale industrial fishing of herring is unsustainable and threatens both food security and coastal culture. Asks if the Kristdemokraterna want to stop the large-scale industrial fishing of herring in the Baltic Sea. Read the speech
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Wind power funds for municipalities: KD and S debate payments
- Criticizes the government for not having paid out the promised wind power funds to the municipalities despite previous promises. Asks exactly when the compensations will be paid out since the uncertainty hinders new wind power expansion and affects Sweden's growth. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government delayed payments of wind power funds, which creates economic risks and complicates municipal planning. Argues that the uncertain handling damages confidence in wind power acceptance and that new proposals lack credibility. Read the speech
- Argues that municipalities that have taken responsibility for the energy supply must receive the payments now. Criticizes that the government is not keeping its schedules, which damages confidence in new wind power and threatens the industry's development. Read the speech
School, environment, healthcare and economy debate in Riksdag
- Asks how the government intends to ensure real environmental improvements and free migration routes during the review of hydropower. Argues that the government has weakened the directives and paused the environmental fund, which has created concern. Read the speech
Animal health data and agricultural policy debate
- Criticizes that the updated food strategy lacks concrete measures to achieve environmental and climate goals. Argues that production should increase through domestic production of inputs to strengthen sustainability and preparedness. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government did not allow the opposition to participate in the work of updating the food strategy. Argues that the strategy lacks a clear direction on how increased food production shall be reconciled with the goal of net-zero emissions. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government chooses to over-implement EU rules by including agriculture in the emissions trading system ETS 2. Asks how agriculture shall be compensated for the cost increases that this entails. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the previous speaker did not answer the question. Argues that the updated food strategy is a disappointment as it lacks clear and measurable goals. Asks why these goals have not been included. Read the speech
- Wants a fossil-free and competitive agriculture that increases both conventional and organic production. Argues that bioeconomy and technology should strengthen the countryside and the climate transition. Read the speech
- Argues that the food strategy is an important tool for increased supply capacity and independence from hostile countries. Criticizes the government for the strategy lacking clear, measurable environmental and climate goals. Wants to see more Swedish food and an increased sustainable food production. Read the speech
- Argues that the food strategy lacks important parts for the future of agriculture and competitiveness. Emphasizes the importance of the Norrland support and food preparedness, while simultaneously criticizing the government's budget for squeezing household finances. Read the speech
- Argues that grazing animals are important for biodiversity and food security. Wants to increase the number of grazing animals by investing in sheep flocks as well as increasing forest grazing. Also wants to reduce the wolf population and improve protection hunting as well as assistance during predator attacks. Read the speech
- Argues that long-term perspective in agricultural policy is crucial for farmers to dare to invest. Wants to resolve the species protection issue and the compensation issue to enable generational shifts in the north and advocates for continued license hunting for wolf. Read the speech
- Criticizes the updated food strategy for being a disappointment in the environmental and climate areas. Argues that it is possible to reduce emissions while production increases and asks how the government will handle the Climate Policy Council's recommendations. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the food strategy lacks clear and measurable goals to achieve environmental and climate goals. Asks whether the government will take the criticism to heart and update the strategy to reach these goals. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government and the Sverigedemokraterna are over-implementing EU rules by introducing the emissions trading system ETS 2. Argues that the decision impairs farmers' competitiveness without compensating them for the losses. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Tidösamarbetet has many reservations. Argues that compensation for increased prices is not the solution, but rather that agriculture must transition to eliminate fossil dependency. Asks why the government chooses to over-implement EU rules instead of promoting transition. Read the speech
Food strategy 2.0: KD supports growth, S criticizes goals
- Criticizes that the updated food strategy lacks concrete, measurable goals and omits how environmental and climate goals are to be achieved. Asks the minister what is required to transition agriculture and why clear goals have not been included. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's lack of ambition and clear direction on how increased food production is to be reconciled with the climate goals. Asks how the minister plans to address the recommendations from the Climate Policy Council. Read the speech
- Argues that the food strategy 2.0 lacks concrete measures to increase Swedish production while simultaneously reducing emissions. Criticizes the government's policy for increasing emissions instead of focusing on sustainable production of important input goods. Read the speech
Food prices, child allowance, inflation and teacher authority
- Criticizes that the government is lowering taxes for high-income earners while food prices are rising and economic inequality is increasing. Argues that the presented food strategy lacks concrete solutions for consumers here and now. Read the speech
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Forest policy: raw material supply, species protection and LULUCF
- Argues that the sawmill industry is affected by layoffs and unemployment due to low domestic demand and that the construction industry is at a standstill. Asks what is being done to increase the demand for sawn timber and secure the raw material supply. Read the speech
- Argues that the supply of raw materials is negatively affected by the species protection. Criticizes that too little is being built in wood and requests concrete proposals from the government. Asks when the species protection investigation will deliver answers to the forest owners and how the bird issue is to be handled. Read the speech
- Asks why nothing happens when there is a broad consensus regarding species protection. Also asks whether the Sverigedemokraterna, as the largest party in the government support, lack insight or influence over forestry issues. Read the speech
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Forest policy: production, biodiversity and 2015 extraction
- Criticizes that the government is not delivering on the acute issue of species protection. Asks why the investigation that the forest owners are waiting for is still not completed. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is closing the doors to dialogue and wants to solve the issues itself. Asks if the birds are included in the literal investigation because their nesting sites create restrictions for forest owners. Read the speech
- Urges young people to seek forestry education due to the skills shortage in the industry. Criticizes reduced grants for research and education at smaller universities and asks about the need for more or fewer educational places. Read the speech
- Argues that research and education are needed to develop the forest and its products. Criticizes the government's policy for reducing the possibility of distance education and affecting smaller universities in the forest counties. Read the speech
- Supports the reservation regarding species protection, restrictions on land use, and compensation. Argues that the level of processing should increase and more houses should be built in Swedish wood. Criticizes the government's lack of transparency and delay regarding the species protection investigation. Read the speech
Wind power funds: KD wants 400m SEK support by 2027
- Argues that municipalities in Västernorrland are waiting for promised wind power funds. Asks if the municipalities can rely on the previously presented amounts and if there is an estimate of how large the adjustments of the compensation will be. Read the speech
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- Argues that wind power is necessary to manage the electrification and the climate transition. Proposes that municipalities should receive 250,000 kronor annually for a modern wind turbine, which is more than the government's proposal. Read the speech
Forestry climate benefits and species protection KD and S
- Expresses concern over reduced forest growth, closed sawmills and increasing levels of conflict. Argues that forestry's role in the bioeconomy requires cooperation, knowledge and long-term perspective and asks how the Minister intends to reduce the current level of conflict. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is conducting a literal investigation on species protection in the hidden without transparency. Argues that the investigation is delayed despite alleged urgency and asks who takes responsibility for the whole regarding the forest issues. Read the speech
- Argues that the minister avoids questions about the consequences of the species protection investigation for birds. Emphasizes the importance of research, dialogue, and cooperation to create value and manage conflicts in the forest. Expresses concern for the research in the forest counties. Read the speech
Healthcare management in Västernorrland: KD and S debate
- Argues that the future of healthcare requires changed ways of working and a greater focus on local care. Criticizes the minister for having attempted to influence the region's decisions by criticizing civil servant proposals in the media. Asks what level of provision the minister considers reasonable for Västernorrland. Read the speech
- Argues that primary care must be expanded and made more accessible to meet an aging population. Criticizes that the minister speaks critically about structural changes without the government having provided economic resources or directives. Asks if the minister stands by their demand for a retake in Sollefteå. Read the speech
- Argues that the healthcare structure is affected by a decreasing and aging population and that resources must suffice for better care for everyone. Criticizes the government for moving jobs from Västernorrland to Stockholm and asks if the minister will visit the region. Read the speech
Labor market, energy, food and social issues in Riksdag debate
Herring and sprat stocks: quotas and 15,000 tons saved
- Argues that the stocks of herring and sprat are collapsing despite warnings from coastal fishers. Criticizes that the quotas for large-scale industrial fishing are being significantly increased and wants the minister to elaborate on their view on industrial fishing. Read the speech
- Argues that small-scale coastal fishing and the surströmming industry contribute to sustainable food production and cultural heritage. Asks for the Minister's concrete plans to prioritize and gain support for the proposals on protected areas and management that are already on the table. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for voting yes to large fishing quotas for industrial fishing despite claims of protecting small-scale coastal fishing. Argues that a recovery break is required for large-scale industrial fishing to solve the problem. Read the speech
Agricultural policy: EU rules, plant breeding, 80% self-sufficiency
- Argues that farmers want to transition to a more sustainable agriculture. Criticizes the lack of transitional rules during regulatory changes which led to farmers being caught in a bind. Read the speech
- Argues that Klimatklivet has facilitated investments for farmers. Criticizes that the climate premium is given after purchase and that long processing times as well as uncertainty regarding the availability of funds cause farmers to refrain from investing in electric machinery. Read the speech
- Asks how the government parties have thought about including agriculture in the new emissions trading system and what impact assessments have been made regarding how this affects Swedish farmers. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government only plans to inform rather than collaborate with the parties. Asks how the government parties have conducted impact assessments on how agriculture will be affected. Read the speech
- Wants an agricultural policy that creates green jobs, increases food production and raises ambitions for the environment and climate. Argues that agriculture should be converted to a fossil-free system with a focus on biogas production and bioenergy. Criticizes the government's silence regarding new genomic techniques for sustainable food production. Emphasizes the importance of a Swedish grazing requirement to preserve biodiversity and open landscapes. Read the speech
- Argues that profitability is strengthened through the food strategy and the common agricultural policy. Criticizes the government for not having sent any proposals to the committee and asks what is happening. Read the speech
- Wants Sweden to become a major producer of biofuels and bioenergy to reduce dependence on oil and diesel from Russia. Argues that farmers should be supported through research and innovation in the transition. Read the speech
- Asks what the Sverigedemokraterna think about the grazing requirement and the investigation that has been commissioned to examine whether it should be removed. Argues that cows benefit from grazing outdoors and that it promotes biodiversity. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is shrugging off national responsibility by proposing increased animal welfare at the EU level. Claims that the grazing requirement is an obvious part of Swedish animal welfare and that the animals benefit from it. Read the speech
Species protection and forestry: L seeks clear regulations
- Criticizes the government for not having included species protection in the forest investigation and for not having given concrete information on when the issue will be addressed. Argues that current rules create economic uncertainty for forest owners who lack the right to compensation. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government has not presented anything despite previous promises of rapid handling. Argues that forest owners live in uncertainty and demands that the government immediately addresses the species protection ordinance. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Minister avoids responsibility by blaming previous governments. Argues that the current government must take responsibility for the entire issue and asks whether area protection according to the Birds Directive will be investigated. Read the speech
Troll factories, forestry, animal welfare and democracy debate
Wind power expansion: L wants low costs and company funding
- Criticizes that the answer to the interpellation is coming too late. Argues that the pace of expansion is being slowed down due to missing information regarding incentives and compensation to municipalities and neighbors. Asks when the government will submit a proposal. Read the speech
- Criticizes that it takes over a year before a proposal is presented. Argues that economic incentives and dialogue are necessary for local acceptance and that land-based wind power is the fastest and cheapest way to increase electricity production. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden needs more onshore and offshore wind power to accelerate the climate transition and strengthen the industry's competitiveness. Criticizes that the Minister did not mention compensation for existing wind turbines and wants the government to present incentives to increase acceptance. Read the speech
Nature conservation: wolf hunting, predator work and monitoring
- Criticizes that the government is making cuts to measures for valuable nature and predator management despite an increased need for resources. Asks why the government is reducing the appropriations when insufficient inventories affect predator management and reindeer husbandry. Read the speech
- Argues that a lack of inventories affects predator management and that the wolf population has not decreased during the government's time. Criticizes that reduced resources for inventories risk increasing the number of predators and lowering compensation to reindeer-herding Sámi. Read the speech
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- Wish to support reservation number 6. Criticizes the government's cuts in the environmental budget which threaten biodiversity and outdoor life. Argues that the reintroduction of funds for invasive species is insufficient. Advocates for a predator management with protection and license hunting to balance conservation status with people's concerns. Wants to reform the shoreline protection to increase flexibility and the possibility for development in rural areas. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government continues to make cuts to nature conservation. Argues that the budget leads to the project to eradicate the harmful stone marten being terminated. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's "stop-and-go" policy and the cuts in the appropriation for the maintenance of valuable nature. Asks if the government should reconsider the decision to halve the environmental budget in order to be able to combat invasive species. Read the speech
Hunter data confidentiality for County Board and Police Authority
- Proposes approval of the proposal on confidentiality for information regarding hunters at the County Administrative Board and the Police Authority. Argues that this protects hunters, prevents crime and facilitates the sale of wild boar meat. Read the speech
Swine fever restrictions: compensation and societal effects
- Praises the work of the authorities and voluntary organizations in stopping the infection. Argues that the broader societal effects must be addressed as it is difficult for those affected to receive compensation. Asks the Minister what measures the government is taking to mitigate the consequences. Read the speech
- Wants the Minister for Rural Affairs to be more concrete regarding how those affected will receive help. Criticizes that the epizootic law is too specific and that many affected, such as forest owners and the tourism industry, do not receive compensation. Requests coordination within the government. Read the speech
- Argues that the restrictions hit municipalities, residents, and businesses hard. Urges the government to take responsibility and find solutions when the epizootic law is not sufficient to handle the broad societal effects. Read the speech
Forest policy: property rights, production and environment
- Asks how the government parties plan to coordinate the dialogue and the overlapping mandates between the different investigations. Also asks how the planned reference group is to function and if the member has information regarding its composition. Read the speech
- Argues that the species protection issue is the most important and most urgent issue in forest policy right now. Criticizes the government for not prioritizing the issue or conducting investigations despite repeated promises. Read the speech
- Wants the forest to be managed in a balance between nature conservation and forestry and that forest owners receive fair compensation in the case of species protection prohibitions. Criticizes that the government has omitted species protection and the compensation issue in the new forest inquiry. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for not having addressed the species protection issue and the compensation issue despite being in government. Asks when the government will review these important issues for the forest owners. Read the speech
- Criticizes that no progress has been made in a year and a half despite promises of fast-tracks. Argues that the species protection issue must be handled now and that compensation to forest owners needs to be adjusted. Read the speech
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- Criticizes that the Sweden Democrats did not participate in the presentation of the investigation. Argues that the party does not prioritize forestry issues as they are not mentioned in the Tidö Agreement. Read the speech
- Quotes the Liberals' own forest policy which emphasizes the protection of natural forests and an increased area of protected forest. Asks how the Liberals will monitor these goals and biodiversity in the new forest inquiry. Read the speech
- Argues that it is good that the equality goals are included in the new forest investigation. Criticizes that the government has cut the appropriations for the protection of valuable nature and asks if the Liberal Party agrees that the forest needs to be protected. Read the speech
Nature measures: Government budget cuts and impact assessments
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- Expresses concern over the deterioration of access to nature. Criticizes the government's policy of reducing funding for valuable nature despite increased resource needs for predator management and an increasing number of endangered species. Asks how the government can justify these cuts. Read the speech
Healthcare crisis, energy charter, and antisemitism debate
- Argues that the government's climate action plan lacks effective measures to reach the transport sector goal by 2030. Asks who will bear the cost when Sweden is forced to buy emission allowances or pay fines to the EU due to missed targets. Read the speech
Salmon fishing quotas and stock protection in Ljungan
- Asks which specific measures are available to protect the salmon stock. Argues that coastal fishers face an uncertain future and emphasizes the importance of both preserving the salmon and the possibility of fishing it. Read the speech
- Argues that the government should influence so that functional migration routes are created in Ljungan. Asks for the source of the statistics, the bycatch of salmon in industrial trawls as well as what the Minister proposes for the future of coastal fishers. Read the speech
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Forest owner property rights and Skogsstyrelsen species rules
- Asks what the government's plan is moving forward and when results can be expected. Means that the current government has not yet presented proposals to continue the work with the Environmental Code, the Species Protection Ordinance, and the compensation. Read the speech
- Asks when results can be expected and argues that forest owners risk abandoned farms if they do not receive reasonable compensation for species protection infringements. Wants the legislation to be expedited now and that forest owners should not be drawn into complicated legal processes. Read the speech
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Healthcare savings: S proposes 12 billion to cut staffing profits
- Argues that the country is in a healthcare crisis due to large deficits in the regions. Criticizes the skyrocketing costs for hired staff which create a form of extortion, deteriorate the working environment and threaten patient safety. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's policy is starving the healthcare system and that the regions are not receiving necessary supplements. Criticizes the staffing companies' profits on tax money and asks if the minister is prepared to review the legislation to solve the agency staff crisis. Read the speech
Security, Palestine aid, culture and mental health debate
- Argues that the escalating gang violence causes concern in the neighboring countries. Asks if the Minister for Nordic Cooperation has had contact with colleagues in the Nordic countries to discuss common measures and preventive work. Read the speech
Gang violence, agriculture, healthcare and cybersecurity
- Notes that Sweden is in a serious situation due to African swine fever. Asks how the Minister for Rural Affairs views the proposal to reduce the wild boar population by 90 percent. Read the speech
Establishment jobs, integration, climate and civil defense
- Argues that the reduction of the reduction obligation risks serious consequences for jobs, companies, and the climate. Asks whether the government will refer a proposal that includes a consequence analysis for companies, households, and self-sufficiency. Read the speech
Forest policy: production, conservation and owner rights
- Argues that bark beetles cause enormous economic damage to the spruce forests. Asks what preparedness the government parties have to prevent attacks, as the appropriation for nature management has been cut. Read the speech
- Asks for details regarding the preparedness plan and concrete proposals for measures. Criticizes the government for not having presented solutions to the problems that are raised. Argues that the authorities are hindered by contradictory political signals. Read the speech
- Asks how forests with high natural values should be managed by authorities and landowners. Points out that there is a lack of funds for landowners who voluntarily want to protect their forests and requests a clearer answer to the question. Read the speech
- Asks how forests with high nature values should be managed when owners voluntarily want to protect the land. Criticizes the government's contradictory policy and demands a clear answer on how this should be handled practically. Read the speech
- Moves to approve the Socialdemokraternas reservation 4. Argues that the forest is an important resource for jobs and sustainable growth that should be managed in a balance between nature conservation and forestry. Wants to see a growing bioeconomy and increased domestic production of biofuels. Criticizes the government's and Sverigedemokraternas budget cuts on nature conservation and argues that the government must take responsibility for the situation. Read the speech
- Want to use the forest and its by-products more efficiently to create renewable products such as fuel and wooden houses. Argues that research and innovation are crucial for Sweden to lead the way in the forestry sector. Read the speech
- Argues that the forest is important for both prosperity and biodiversity and emphasizes the importance of balance between nature conservation and forestry. Underlines that Sweden must safeguard its national right of decision regarding forest policy at the EU level. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government's budget cuts for the maintenance and protection of valuable nature hit the forest protection hard. Asks how this harmonizes with the Liberals' previously stated goal of increasing the area of protected forest. Read the speech
- Asks how the member views the disappearance of forestry jobs in rural areas. Argues that local contractors are being replaced by foreign machine operators, which leads to wage dumping and a loss of traditional knowledge about forestry. Read the speech
Nature conservation: wolf population limit of 170 and forestry
- Asks when the wolf population will be reduced to 170 individuals and when the new wildlife management authority will be inaugurated. Read the speech
- Criticizes the opposition for blaming the Social Democrats instead of taking responsibility. Argues that the previous government took important measures to reduce the wolf population and raised the issue in the EU. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's significant cuts in nature conservation, which lead to lost maintenance, service, and predator inventories. Argues that the cuts also lead to lost annual job opportunities in rural areas. Read the speech
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- Proposes approval of the Socialdemokraternas reservation 44. Criticizes the government's cuts in the budget for combating invasive species and management of nature. Argues that the wolf population is too large and needs to be reduced. Wants to see a significant reduction in the number of cormorants. Read the speech
- Argues that the wolf's behavior in the vicinity of people and animal owners creates concern. Wants decisions on protection hunting of wolves to become both more effective and faster. Read the speech
- Argues that the wolf has a favorable conservation status thanks to collected data. Wants to keep the wolf at an appropriate, lower level through tools such as protection hunting, license hunting and subsidies for predator-deterring fences. Read the speech
- Asks when the government will see a reduction of the wolf population and argues that the Social Democrats have long advocated for a level of 200 individuals. Criticizes that the government does not provide concrete answers but instead refers to EU rules. Read the speech
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- Criticizes that the government is cutting the appropriations for the protection and management of nature. Argues that this is regrettable at the same time as the number of endangered species is increasing and the goal of 30 percent protected nature is to be reached. Read the speech
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- Criticizes that the castle agreement does not mention biodiversity or invasive species and that the grant for the maintenance of valuable nature has been reduced. Argues that the lack of state funds for 2023 will have consequences. Read the speech
- Argues that the Sweden Democrats have scrapped the work against invasive species by reducing the funding. Criticizes that the party has not addressed the cuts in the spring budget despite its previous statements and argues that the government's direction leads to a halved environmental budget. Read the speech
Sweden food strategy: KD wants production growth, S wants organic
- Criticizes that the opposition has not been invited to the work on the updated food strategy. Asks the minister how he views the importance of the new strategy receiving broad political support and whether it is actually something new that is being added. Read the speech
- Argues that the blue nutrients are an important part of sustainable food production and asks if broader representation from these will be included in the process. Also wants to see climate-smart production systems and asks how organic farming will be included in the strategy. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the questions have not been answered and demands answers on how a lowered reduction obligation shall be compensated for so as not to reduce food production. Argues that there is an agreement on the need for research, innovation, and investments in local, sustainable food production. Read the speech
Energy, school, care and economy: S wants 60 TWh by 2030
- Argues that wind power is the cheapest and fastest solution to accelerate the climate transition. Asks how the government will gain support for an offensive expansion of wind power given the opposition from certain parties. Read the speech
Sweden agricultural policy food strategy and 80% self-sufficiency
- Criticizes that the government does not answer what should be done so that families with children, pensioners, and single-person households can be able to buy Swedish food. Asks what the Moderaterna intend to do so that these groups can continue to buy Swedish nutritious food. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is evading its responsibility when people cannot afford food. Asks whether farmers in southern Sweden should pay back electricity subsidies that were incorrectly paid out to agricultural companies. Read the speech
- Proposes approval of the Socialdemokraternas reservations. Argues that high inflation and the cost crisis are killing household purchasing power and threatening demand for Swedish agriculture. Wants to update the food strategy to increase profitability, promote research, innovation, and primary industries. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for not delivering results or including agriculture in the budget despite knowing what is required. Asks why the blue nutrients were excluded from the kickoff for the food strategy. Read the speech
- Asks why the opposition has not been invited to the work on the food strategy. Argues that the strategy must be sustainable over time by including the blue nutrients and taking into account the need for rapid emission reductions. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the funding to combat invasive species on state land is completely removed in the government's budget. Argues that this risks spreading the species to agricultural land and forcing farmers to combat them with their own funds. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is deprioritizing the work against invasive species. Asks why the promised investments for agriculture are missing from the budget and argues that it is another broken campaign promise. Read the speech
Electricity support for households: KD and S debate 75 öre
- Criticizes that the government's response comes too late and that northern Sweden is discriminated against by companies and associations not being covered by the electricity support. Argues that the supports do not reach those who need them most and asks why the government does not look at the whole country. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for broken election promises regarding the high-cost protection and for having delayed the payments. Argues that Norrland companies and associations still lack support and asks when they will be included. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the minister does not provide satisfactory answers or take responsibility. Argues that households in the north pay higher total electricity costs and demand fairness. Urges the government to make decisions on offshore wind power and ensure that electricity subsidies are paid out to households and companies in the north. Read the speech
Ukraine support, Archer artillery, school burden and fishing
- Criticizes that one of the government's representatives engaged in illegal fishing of an endangered species. Asks the minister what signals this sends when a representative for the government acts in this manner. Read the speech
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New plant breeding techniques and EU legislation updates
- Argues that the EU's current legislation is outdated and that development is moving faster in other countries than in the EU. Asks what concrete measures the Minister for Rural Affairs will take during the Swedish presidency to include new technologies. Read the speech
- Argues that the outdated regulatory framework must be modernized to create legal certainty and promote sustainable agriculture. Wants to include small companies in intellectual property rights and asks about the minister's view on ethical aspects and plant variety rights. Read the speech
- Argues that the focus should be on the purpose of the new plant breeding techniques rather than on the technology itself. Emphasizes the importance of the precautionary principle, research, and managing risks such as agroterrorism. Read the speech
Crime, infrastructure, economy, housing and climate debate
- Argues that the forest is crucial for the climate transition, jobs, and welfare. Wants to see a growing Swedish bioeconomy with a focus on renewable fuels from forest, increased timber house construction, and training of domestic workforce. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.