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Malin Östh (V)
What Malin Östh 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.
Infrastructure maintenance, aviation and Trafikverket tender
- Argues that the government's national plan is a missed opportunity to build a modern transport system. Criticizes that the maintenance debt is increasing due to market failures and advocates for maintenance to be taken back into public hands. Read the speech
- Asks what the government will do to avoid deterioration in traffic after the government refrained from allocating resources to meet increased fuel prices. Read the speech
- Asks whether the Minister's answer means that Trafikverket will receive the 100 million requested to cover fuel price costs. Asks whether the funds will be used to avoid cancelled trips and longer travel times in Gotlandstrafiken. Read the speech
Municipal port activities and corporatization law debate
- Criticizes the bill as a forced corporatization that restricts municipal self-government and risks socially important infrastructure. Moves for the bill to be rejected and proposes an investigation into how port activities can comply with EU rules without corporatization. Read the speech
Abolish introductory training for practice driving requirements
- Criticizes the government's unserious and selective handling of the Transportstyrelsen's investigation. Argues that the abolished requirement for introductory training lacks support in the report and risks leading to unstructured practice driving as well as outdated knowledge. Read the speech
- Asks whether the government has made a selective interpretation of the Transportstyrelsen report by only abolishing the introductory training. Also asks how the government plans to handle the other proposals in the extensive report. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government selectively picks out proposals from the Transportstyrelsen's report instead of handling them collectively. Argues that it is unclear how the other proposals shall be handled and that there is a lack of requirements regarding supervisors' knowledge. Read the speech
Railway and transport investments: SD, M and MP debate plans
- Argues that the transport service (färdtjänsten) has been eroded and demands a reform that strengthens the rights perspective. Criticizes the government's handling of the maintenance debt and wants to see an accident investigation board for the railway as well as an expanded public transport system with a national ticketing system. Read the speech
Professional transport and taxi regulation and inspection
- Argues that the taxi industry has major structural problems due to deregulation and the establishment of platform companies. Wants a new law on platform work to be introduced quickly with employer responsibility as well as a minimum price for taxi trips to be introduced to counter price dumping and strengthen traffic safety. Read the speech
- Argues that the Swedish Transport Agency (Yrkestrafikinspektionen) needs to be tightened up to meet the industry's demand. Criticizes that the government has not presented concrete solutions to the structural problems in the taxi industry despite the problems having increased. Read the speech
- Argues that there is a shortage of rest areas for heavy transport, which means that the checkpoints fulfill an important function. Proposes a minimum price for taxi trips to ensure healthy and fair competition. Read the speech
Cycling infrastructure: SD wants goal to double traffic
- Criticizes the government's low ambition and lack of accountability for cycling infrastructure. Wants the state to take responsibility for a coherent cycling infrastructure, introduce national goals, update the cycling strategy, and highlight cycling as its own mode of transport. Read the speech
Aviation tax and emissions: SD, C, and MP debate future
- Criticizes that the government prioritizes aviation over public transport and night trains by increasing support to regional airports without conditions. Argues that aviation must be identified and secured based on valuable connections and climate requirements. Read the speech
- Corrects a quote regarding time limits for flights. Means that accessibility must be assessed from a broader perspective where alternative means of transport are included. Explains that transport efficiency implies a shift towards more sustainable modes of transport. Read the speech
- Explains that the recommendations regarding alternative means of transport are based on the Swedish Transport Administration's and the EU's guidelines. Argues that Vänsterpartiet does not want to abolish aviation but wants to protect and support socially important aviation. Read the speech
- Argues that Vänsterpartiet supports socially important aviation with state support. Criticizes the government's unilateral investments in aviation at the expense of public transport and asks why railways should be operated commercially while aviation does not. Read the speech
- Argues that aviation must be assessed based on climate goals and transport efficiency. Criticizes the government's lack of investment in public transport and argues that the allocation of resources shows differing priorities. Read the speech
Maritime issues: SD, S, V debate taxes, ports and fuels
- Criticizes the government for not having managed the organization and financing of the Swedish Maritime Administration. Wants to turn the Swedish Maritime Administration into an administrative authority, increase and index the appropriations, introduce full cost coverage for icebreakers, lower the ferry prices to Gotland through compensation as well as increase the proportion of Swedish maritime personnel. Read the speech
Digitalization, AI and postal service role in society
- Criticizes the government for rushing AI decisions without sufficient grounding or competence, which risks people's safety. Wants to strengthen the postal service through a clear public mission and an in-depth analysis of the needs of rural areas. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's mandate to 100 agencies was hasty and rushed. Criticizes that the government did not listen to the agencies' requests for clear governance and competence before escalating the mandate. Read the speech
- Argues that it is problematic to see the Swedish administrative model with decentralization as an obstacle. Emphasizes that safe AI use must be ensured to build legitimacy for new technology. Read the speech
Road traffic, vehicle issues and small-scale hydropower
- Wants the Car Sharing Inquiry to be carried out, the parking legislation to be modernized and shared mobility to be facilitated. Criticizes the government's lack of initiative for public transport and argues that the abolition of the electric car premium as well as weak environmental requirements at vehicle inspection counteract the climate goals. Read the speech
Road safety: police, Transportstyrelsen, and civil society
- Argues that road safety must include the working environment in professional traffic and demands that platform companies take employer responsibility. Wants to expand the zero vision to also include injuries from traffic as well as advocates for average speed measurement between speed cameras. Read the speech
Infrastructure investments, maintenance debt and climate goals
- Criticizes the government's policy for having led to a decreased share of public transport, discontinued night train traffic, and increased emissions. Wants to introduce a Sverigebiljett, a national public transport authority, strengthen the cycling infrastructure, and lower ferry prices to Gotland. Read the speech
Gotland ferry ticket prices and state support for residents
- Criticizes the government's lack of accountability and understanding regarding the high ferry prices that isolate the people of Gotland. Argues that Gotlandstrafiken should be classified as state infrastructure with road prices and asks if the government intends to compensate the people of Gotland for the increased prices. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the state compensation in 2023 was insufficient and that the new ferry agreement does not provide sufficient guarantees. Argues that the price cap rarely applies in practice due to dynamic pricing and demands predictable prices. Read the speech
- Argues that high ferry prices hit pensioners, families and sports activities hard. Wants a national initiative to push down prices and proposes that Sweden introduces road tolls in ferry traffic to create equality and accessibility. Read the speech
Aviation sanctions system modernization for safety
- Criticizes that the government lacks a clear basis, analysis, and justification for removing the requirement for regulations in the case of flight bans. Wishes to vote in favor of the Left Party's reservation to ensure that decisions are based on a solid foundation. Read the speech
- Argues that the government needs a more detailed basis and clearer justifications for regulations that grant an expanded mandate. Asks about the difference between restriction areas and flight bans across the entire country, as the latter lacks the same definitions. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has a responsibility to ensure a solid basis and clear consequences before decisions. Criticizes that the government chooses not to take into account views from several referral bodies. Read the speech
Maritime shipping competitiveness, infrastructure and climate
- Proposes that four new icebreakers should be financed within the framework of the national plan with full cost coverage for operation and maintenance. Argues that Gotlandstrafiken should be counted as infrastructure instead of unprofitable public transport and criticizes the low climate requirements in the new agreement. Read the speech
Road safety zero vision: air pollution, noise and police
- Argues that the zero vision has stalled in its development and that unprotected road users are overrepresented in the damage statistics. Wants cycling and walking to be prioritized in the traffic system and the budget and supports mandatory vision tests. Read the speech
- Argues that cycling and walking should be regarded as types of traffic in their own right and be protected in the same way as motorists. Criticizes that the focus is shifted from system-building to individual behavior, which contradicts the purpose of the zero vision. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden can learn from Norway by focusing on factors other than behavioral changes. Wants to build a safer system for cyclists and pedestrians by expanding public transport and demanding national responsibility for the maintenance of footpaths. Read the speech
Aviation tax and Bromma: M, SD, and S debate infrastructure
- Argues that aviation is necessary for accessibility but is not a sustainable mode of transport. Criticizes the government's lack of realism regarding emission reductions and calls for a debate on social utility and prioritization of the most valuable connections. Read the speech
- Argues that aviation must fly less to reach the climate goals since the transition is proceeding too slowly. Asks whether it is a core municipal mandate to provide tax funds for regional airports. Read the speech
- Argues that trade-offs and priorities need to be made when it comes to airports. Asks if it is reasonable to have access to four airports at short distances where the railway is well developed. Read the speech
Public transport costs and state responsibility for infrastructure
- Argues that the price increase on public transport is greater than on fuel and criticizes the government for not showing concern for those who are dependent on public transport. Argues that the public commitment is insufficient and asks how the government can press down the fares. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government delegates responsibility and costs to the regions and argues that the government counteracts transport efficiency by refusing to adopt national goals and abolishing tools for sustainable urban development. Asks how the government can strengthen public transport to increase transport efficiency. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Minister does not answer the issues raised and that the government does not take responsibility for public transport. Argues that Sweden should introduce state subsidies to secure mobility and increase transport efficiency like other European countries. Read the speech
Sweden digitalization, AI development and postal service debate
- Argues that digitalization cannot solve the structural underfunding of the public sector. Demands a policy that guarantees a fully connected Sweden by addressing the needs of the countryside and a strong postal service. Read the speech
Fuel, alcohol, electricity and electronics tax policy debate
- Argues that the government's reduced tax on petrol and diesel weakens tools to reduce climate impact and reduces incentives for electrification. Wants a geographically adapted road tax to promote regional justice and expanded public transport. Read the speech
Road traffic and vehicle issues: maintenance debt and speed limits
- Criticizes the government's climate policy, which has led to increased emissions from road traffic and slowed down electrification. Argues that the government lacks popular support and moves for approval of reservation 6. Read the speech
Professional transport and taxi regulation and safety rules
- Argues that the taxi industry is in crisis due to deregulation and platform companies that create inhumane working conditions. Wants the government to act immediately to improve conditions and handle price dumping. Read the speech
Cycling policy: S wants to double traffic by 2035
- Argues that Sweden needs clear goal-oriented management to increase cycling instead of the current forecast-based management. Proposes that the government adopts a national goal for increased cycling and instructs Trafikverket to develop an action plan. Read the speech
Svevia and Infranord: Audit Office report on state control
- Argues that the corporatization has not fulfilled its goals as productivity has not increased and the maintenance debt is growing. Wants Sweden to follow the UK's example by re-nationalizing railway maintenance to secure service and quality. Read the speech
- Argues that the skyrocketing maintenance debt is due to a fundamental error. Criticizes the deregulation as it leads to high transaction costs and that one does not receive the maintenance one pays for. Read the speech
- Argues that the skyrocketing maintenance debt is a question of how tax money is spent rather than an ideological issue. Criticizes that market actors deprioritize preventive maintenance due to distorted incentives and argues that the government's proposals are insufficient. Read the speech
- Argues that the costs for railway maintenance have increased significantly. Points out that the state is not getting as much as possible out of procurements and that transaction costs as well as appeal processes constitute a large cost. Read the speech
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Railway maintenance and investment: M, C, and V proposals
- Argues that the railway suffers from capacity shortages and maintenance debt and demands a major investment in expansion. Wants to unify the railway into a state organization, introduce loan financing and expand public transport with lowered prices. Read the speech
EU maritime fuel rules: sanction fees of 5,000–150,000 SEK
- Argues that shipping is crucial for Sweden and must transition faster since emissions have increased since the Paris Agreement. Wants to raise the sanction fees to 5,000–150,000 kronor to ensure compliance. Read the speech
- Argues that sanction fees are important prerequisites for fulfilling the regulation. Wants to increase the sanction fees because the current levels are marginal and to be in line with the regulation's requirements for deterrent effects. Read the speech
- Argues that the proposal is not an attempt to win cheap environmental points but a collective proposal on sanction fees and the supervisory authority's conditions. Claims that important changes need to be implemented. Read the speech
School staffing, class sizes, crime, and alcohol sales
- Questions about whether it is appropriate to call for increased flying in the midst of a climate crisis, as research shows that aviation is not a sustainable mode of transport and that emissions must be reduced. Read the speech
Infrastructure funding: KD favors roads, S and V want rail
- Criticizes the government's solution to the railway crisis as insufficient and argues that the maintenance debt on the railway is handled to a too small extent compared to the road. Proposes that railway maintenance be taken back into public hands, that a shift is made from forecast management to target management to reach the climate goals, and that more resources are allocated to railway maintenance. Read the speech
Infrastructure and transport: SD, S, and M debate 2025 budget
- Argues that municipalities and regions should take precedence over the government in sustainable transport infrastructure. Criticizes the government for abolishing urban environment agreements and proposes a Sweden ticket as well as a mode-neutral and distance-based travel deduction. Read the speech
- Argues that aviation is still largely fossil-based and that biofuels have limitations. Claims that travel policies are reasonable to reach the climate goals and that trains should be chosen over flights for journeys of three to four hours. Read the speech
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Railway maintenance: KD private contractors vs V management
- Argues that the Swedish railway is in a national failure with serious deficiencies. Criticizes that the deregulation has not led to lower costs or better quality and asks if the Minister agrees that an organizational review was needed. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the administration and transaction costs have increased despite the government's goals. Argues that railway maintenance is poorly suited for market outsourcing and advocates that the maintenance should be conducted in-house for better control. Read the speech
- Argues that it will take 350 years to address the maintenance debt at the current pace. Criticizes the fragmented organization and argues that railway maintenance is poorly suited for outsourcing. Suggests that the maintenance should be brought back under in-house management. Read the speech
Taxi price information and age limit for driver licenses
- Argues that lowering the age requirement is not the solution to the driver shortage. Instead wants a larger investigation of the taxi industry, regulation of platform companies and an investigation into a ban on percentage wages. Also wants approval of the reservation regarding price information. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.