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Maria Stockhaus (M)
What Maria Stockhaus 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 Center Party contributed to maintenance being deprioritized in the previous plan. Points out that Trafikverket warned that rail and road would deteriorate due to the decisions that were made. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is now prioritizing maintenance after years of neglect. Wants to build new but emphasizes that existing infrastructure must function and proposes a framework to lock in funds for maintenance. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is undertaking a historic investment in infrastructure by prioritizing maintenance and streamlining Trafikverket. Criticizes the opposition's stance on aviation and emphasizes the importance of a robust infrastructure for both the economy and military mobility. Read the speech
- Argues that the current government has introduced effective cost controls for infrastructure projects. Criticizes the previous government for having allowed cost increases and staffing differences at Trafikverket and emphasizes that the government has now streamlined the operations. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has increased productivity and innovation by putting pressure on Trafikverket. Criticizes the Social Democrats' proposal that Trafikverket should handle more maintenance, as according to an investigation it leads to less maintenance. Read the speech
- Argues that the state is not the sole funder of research. Explains that the reduction is due to the need to prioritize maintenance and new infrastructure, and argues that the reduced research funds are not crucial for the technological transformation. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has made strategic priorities by addressing the maintenance debt. Claims that Trafikverket needs to use existing technology for efficiency and that the state is not the only research funder. Read the speech
- Asks for concrete proposals for efficiency beyond the reorganization of railway maintenance. Argues that the government has increased capacity through the earlier implementation of ERTMS and criticizes that the Social Democrats deprioritized this. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has streamlined Trafikverket by demanding more transfers. Criticizes the proposal to take back the maintenance as it reduces efficiency and accuses the Social Democrats of having opted out of the important technical reform ERTMS. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Green Party for previously stopping Förbifart Stockholm. Argues that the new projects for Stockholm are important for accessibility and preparedness and asks which projects the Green Party intends to stop. Read the speech
- Points out that 80 percent of the national plan goes to railways and that the roads can also be used for public transport. Argues that the Green Party's priorities would lead to traffic chaos and reduced accessibility in Stockholm. Read the speech
Government economic policy, AI strategy and social issues
Nordic and Arctic cooperation on security, economy and climate
- Argues that Nordic cooperation is more important than ever due to the deteriorated security situation and advocates for an update of the Helsinki Accords to meet new conditions. Also wants to deepen cooperation within defense, preparedness and green transition as well as give the Arctic a clearer place in the cooperation. Read the speech
Railway and transport investments: SD, M and MP debate plans
- Argues that the government is making the largest investment in transport infrastructure in modern times by prioritizing maintenance over prestige. Wants to reform Trafikverket to increase efficiency and advocates for maintenance to be procured through competition. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is working on the national plan and that projects have not yet been established. Criticizes the previous government's irresponsible investments in high-speed rail and emphasizes that the current government prioritizes necessary maintenance. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is investing a historically large amount of money on maintenance. Criticizes the previous government's irresponsible decision to let Trafikverket increase the workforce at the expense of roads and rails. Emphasizes that the government is pressing Trafikverket to become more efficient despite limited resources. Read the speech
- Argues that the government focuses on developing methods and streamlining maintenance to get more out of the invested money. Emphasizes that regional commuting is most important because nine out of ten journeys on the railway are regional. Read the speech
- Argues that market conditions should be created for night trains through commercial actors. Explains that the government wants to find long-term, cost-effective solutions for the night trains and that the defense's need for mobility is prioritized in the infrastructural planning. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is putting pressure on Trafikverket to streamline operations and that a concerted effort has been made to improve the organization. Criticizes the previous government's irresponsible decision to let Trafikverket manage the funds itself. Read the speech
- Argues that it is necessary to prioritize maintenance over new main lines due to limited resources. Criticizes the previous government for failing to take responsibility for the infrastructure and for neglecting important sections. Read the speech
Aviation tax and emissions: SD, C, and MP debate future
- Argues that aviation is crucial for growth and development in the entire country. Criticizes the Social Democrats and their supporting parties for having introduced an aviation tax and argues that they would worsen the conditions for aviation. Read the speech
- Argues that private jet traffic is important for Swedish companies. Argues that Bromma airport is important for preparedness and future electric aviation. Argues that the problems in housing policy are due to regulations and costs rather than a lack of construction. Read the speech
- Argues that electric aviation capacity is needed at all Swedish airports, including Bromma. Asks rhetorically which government has the best chance of securing budget funds for flight routes and argues that the Social Democrats risk losing voters who protect regional flight routes. Read the speech
Infrastructure investments, maintenance debt and climate goals
- Asks how Ulrika Heie views the possibility of reaching agreements on aviation with her coalition partners. Argues that Miljöpartiet and Vänsterpartiet have a completely different view on aviation and its future. Read the speech
- Argues that aviation and shipping must be supported through opportunities for biofuels. Expresses concern over the future of aviation and argues that the government has prioritized the maintenance after previous governments failed in this. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's historical investments in infrastructure offset the maintenance debt that the previous government allowed to grow. Wants aviation to transition without reducing travel and emphasizes the government's work to improve the conditions for Swedish shipping. Criticizes the opposition for being divided and lacking a coherent budget. Read the speech
- Argues that reduced support for regional airports risks domestic aviation. Emphasizes that the government's focus on changing Trafikverket's way of working is crucial for working through the maintenance debt more quickly. Wants to continue pressing Trafikverket to develop more efficient methods. Read the speech
- Argues that one must govern expert agencies and set high requirements on their methods of work. Emphasizes the importance of Trafikverket developing its methods to get more maintenance out of the money that is invested. Read the speech
- Argues that the trains have become more punctual thanks to the current maintenance efforts. Criticizes the previous government's decision to increase the staffing levels at Trafikverket instead of investing in rail and asphalt. Read the speech
- Argues that the railway system is being improved despite being far from fully satisfactory. Claims that the government is working to streamline Trafikverket and that investigations show that maintenance does not need to be carried out in-house to ensure competence. Read the speech
Nordic cooperation and Arctic strategy: defense and green transition
- Argues that Nordic cooperation is necessary to meet security policy tensions, climate change, and global transitions. Wants to build up a common defense capability, strengthen the green transition and safeguard the Arctic as a peaceful area of cooperation. Read the speech
Sweden digitalization, AI development and postal service debate
- Argues that digitalization and AI offer great opportunities for welfare and competitiveness, but require responsibility for privacy and security. Wants Sweden to be at the digital forefront by updating the digitalization strategy, improving the infrastructure and securing the postal delivery. Read the speech
- Thanks for the appointment of an AI commission and explains that many proposals require further investigations due to the requirement of preparation. Argues that the government is investing in digital infrastructure and research and emphasizes the importance of local political leadership. Read the speech
- Argues that it is important to establish secure ways to share data between authorities. Emphasizes that these issues are complicated and that privacy and security must not be compromised. Read the speech
Svevia and Infranord: Audit Office report on state control
- Argues that corporatization has reduced risks of cross-subsidization and emphasizes that higher procurement competence is the key to efficient infrastructure. Criticizes re-nationalization of maintenance as outsourcing has led to more efficient maintenance. Read the speech
- Argues that the companies should be governed through ownership dialogue with a focus on efficiency and economic goals. Criticizes the previous government for not addressing the reports from Riksrevisionen and argues that the Social Democrats' proposals do not increase maintenance. Read the speech
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Railway maintenance and investment: M, C, and V proposals
- Proposes approval of the proposal. Argues that maintenance of the railway network is the key to reliable traffic and that the government invests more in maintenance than in prestige projects. Proposes reinforced client competence and responsible modernization of the signaling system. Wants to use alternative financing to secure resources and strengthen the industry's competitiveness through longer and heavier freight trains. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is investing in maintenance and freight transport through a historic investment. Explains that they are investigating flexible track charges but that EU regulations prevent a pause in the increases at this time. Read the speech
- Argues that the government cannot violate the EU's regulatory framework regarding track access charges. Explains that the government has a clear ambition to invest in railway maintenance and improve Trafikverket's procurement competence. Read the speech
- Answers that an investigation is being prepared in the Government Offices and that the government will return with proposals to solve the problems that the Transport Agency raises. Read the speech
- Argues that it is unreasonable to demand haste when the issue has been with previous governments since 2019. Confirms that the need for transport services for the visually impaired is included in the preparation of the issue. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Green Party's description of the 2042 goal as climate treason and points out that the Green Party previously participated in halving the appropriations for ERTMS. Asks how the speaker views the previous target year 2070. Read the speech
- Criticizes the use of the word climate treason and argues that the maintenance budget has increased since 2003. Asks how doubled appropriations would affect delays, shutdowns, and public confidence. Read the speech
Energy policy, foreign aid, national security and infrastructure
Infrastructure funding: KD favors roads, S and V want rail
- Criticizes the previous government's deficient management of Trafikverket. Argues that money for maintenance was used to finance the agency's growing organization and asks how the expansion has benefited Swedish infrastructure. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is responsible for ensuring that authorities use money effectively. Claims that procurement creates innovation and that one should trust the market and free companies rather than having the authority perform the tasks itself. Read the speech
Infrastructure maintenance and financing for roads and railways
- Argues that infrastructure is the country's lifeblood and that a new direction is required as the previous plan yielded poor returns. Wants to invest in maintenance to increase competitiveness and test alternative forms of financing as well as new production arrangements. Read the speech
- Asks how the Center Party intends to finance and implement an increase in expenditures for railway maintenance. Argues that the proposed funds are insufficient and questions how Sweden will function if railway sections are closed. Read the speech
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Infrastructure and transport: SD, S, and M debate 2025 budget
- Criticizes that Miljöpartiet and Vänsterpartiet demand an extreme amount of money. Asks how Centerpartiet will get its policy through and protect the taxpayers from increased taxes and debt in a cooperation with these parties. Read the speech
- Argues that domestic flights and the road network would not survive in a government with Vänsterpartiet and Miljöpartiet. Criticizes Centerpartiet for being complicit in the deficient road maintenance as they supported the current plan. Asks how much money would actually go to road maintenance if Centerpartiet is in power. Read the speech
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- Argues that the government provides Trafikverket with the funds that are possible to use. Warns that the Green Party's budget proposal leads to train chaos and emphasizes the importance of more efficient procurement as well as investing in existing infrastructure. Read the speech
- Argues that there is an agreement on the fiscal framework and responsible management of money. Criticizes the Green Party's proposal as it would require railway operations to be shut down for long periods. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Social Democrats' rhetoric regarding broad agreements. Argues that the aviation tax harms Swedish aviation and that aviation is needed for accessibility. Asks how the Social Democrats will secure a functioning domestic aviation in the future. Read the speech
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- Argues that aviation is an important means of transport for holding the country together and that the aviation transition occurs by flying more but purchasing biofuel. Asks what future aviation has in the Left Party's Sweden. Read the speech
- Criticizes that Vänsterpartiet bases its views on incorrect assumptions about aviation emissions. Argues that flight shame risks leading to a collapse of domestic aviation, which harms companies and jobs in Sweden. Asks how Vänsterpartiet views the future of aviation. Read the speech
Europe's digital infrastructure: investments and rural areas
- Argues that well-functioning digital infrastructure is fundamental for sustainable societies and the EU's competitiveness. Emphasizes that Sweden must resist protectionism, that the state should ensure digital participation where it is not profitable and that the security of physical infrastructure is important. Read the speech
Infrastructure maintenance and Trafikverket organization debate
- Argues that infrastructure is the country's lifeblood and that the government is now investing more in the maintenance of roads and railways as well as support for regional airports. Criticizes the previous government's irresponsible handling of the infrastructure plan and deficiencies in Trafikverket. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is working on a new infrastructure bill and is conducting dialogues with stakeholders to streamline maintenance. Claims that the previous government prioritized unprofitable projects over necessary maintenance. Read the speech
- Argues that the maintenance is underfunded and that track cutting has been prioritized over functioning infrastructure. Claims that the deregulation of railway maintenance has led to better execution and increased cost-efficiency. Read the speech
- Asks if the member has listened to the debate. Argues that the government is working to speed up investments and maintenance in northern Sweden as well as to streamline Trafikverket. Criticizes Vänsterpartiet for having supported a government that prioritized ribbon-cutting over maintenance. Read the speech
- Argues that investments in maintenance are important to achieve results here and now. Criticizes the opposition's wishful thinking that the state should handle the maintenance and argues that professional operators provide better value for money. Read the speech
- Argues that the opposition was not invited to meetings regarding infrastructure under the previous Social Democratic government. Asks how Svantorp can defend that the investigation "Koll på anläggningen" was thrown in the trash. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats have questions on their agenda regarding the Swedish Transport Administration's status, maintenance plans, and scrutiny. Claims that the Social Democrats threw the investigation in the wastebasket because it proposed efficient procurement rather than in-house management. Read the speech
- Argues that the Green Party (Miljöpartiet) was in government when previous plans for the railway were developed. Criticizes that the opposition does not take responsibility for its previous actions when they now demand long-term agreements. Read the speech
- Criticizes the opponent's attitude towards democracy. Argues that the government has increased the budget for maintenance and clarified that maintenance should constitute a larger part of the infrastructure plan to manage the maintenance debt. Read the speech
Sweden's credibility, energy, infrastructure and aid debate
Digitalization and AI regulation in Sweden and healthcare
- Argues that the previous government lacked leadership in digitalization and AI and emphasizes that the current government prioritizes these issues. Wishes to approve the committee's proposal in the report. Read the speech
- Argues that the previous government lacked leadership in digitalization and inadequately monitored Sweden's interests in the EU. Points out that the market perceives the current government's higher prioritization and that future proposals will constitute a whole. Read the speech
- Argues that the previous government did not do enough to create leadership within digitalization. Wants to establish a common digital infrastructure for healthcare to improve the flow of information. Argues that hate and threats are illegal regardless of platform. Read the speech
Nordic cooperation and Arctic policy: transport, defense, strategy
- Argues that Nordic cooperation must be intensified to build robust societies. Wants to improve the transport infrastructure, remove remaining border barriers and prevent new barriers to achieve the vision of an integrated region. Read the speech
Government responsibility, infrastructure, crime and economy
- Asks why proposals from an investigation on maintenance presented in 2014 were ignored. Also asks what the Minister for Infrastructure wants to do to reduce the maintenance debt. Read the speech
- Argues that the previous government's management has led to poorer accessibility and more deaths. Asks how the work moving forward with new national plans will be designed to avoid similar criticism. Read the speech
Railway maintenance and management: private vs state model
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal for a decision. Argues that the previous government's management led to lack of maintenance and poorer transport opportunities, and therefore wants to prioritize projects that are socially and economically profitable to get the railway in order. Read the speech
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- Argues that private companies perform the maintenance more efficiently and provide more for the money based on independent evaluations. Criticizes the previous government's passivity regarding National Audit Office reports showing Trafikverket's shortcomings in maintenance and procurement. Read the speech
- Criticizes the previous government's management of Trafikverket, which has led to poorer transport opportunities and more deaths in traffic. Argues that they deliberately sidelined Trafikverket's warnings and micro-managed the agency, which has worsened the status of the infrastructure. Read the speech
- Criticizes that projects such as Ostlänken cannot be reassessed despite significantly increased costs. Argues that one must take responsibility for the tax money and criticizes that the previous government's lack of investment in maintenance has led to today's situation. Read the speech
Transport system electrification, biofuels and Bromma Airport
- Criticizes that the construction of a new railway leads to very large emissions that cannot be recovered. Argues that one should take technological development into account instead of becoming locked into a system with large emissions during the construction period. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's goals are clear but the paths to get there differ. Criticizes the high-speed railway as its carbon emissions cannot be recovered and instead advocates for fossil-free electric aviation as a more efficient way to transport. Read the speech
Transport infrastructure: 170 billion SEK loan for projects
- Argues that the focus should be on infrastructure. Confirms the government's mission to reach households without coverage and shares the ambition for good connectivity. Criticizes that the public sector lags behind internationally in digitalization and AI. Criticizes the Center Party for choosing to lower the appropriations to Digg. Read the speech
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- Requests approval for the proposal and argues that the government prioritizes maintenance of existing infrastructure over prestige projects. Criticizes the previous government's passivity and emphasizes the importance of road maintenance, streamlining of Trafikverket, airport expansion, as well as charging infrastructure for the green transition. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is investing in both roads and railways to facilitate for commuters in rural areas and the Mälardalen region. Criticizes the previous government's investment in high-speed rail and suggests instead to prioritize maintenance of existing infrastructure. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is investing in maintenance and emphasizes the need for a functioning Trafikverk. Criticizes the previous government for not addressing the agency's shortcomings and advocates for prioritizing existing infrastructure over prestige projects. Read the speech
- Argues that the party is concerned about the taxpayers' money and wants to create a coherent system for all four transport modes. Explains that high-speed rail was ruled out due to the enormous costs and the large maintenance debt. Read the speech
- Argues that high-speed rail is not socio-economically profitable. Criticizes Miljöpartiet for not caring about northern Sweden and emphasizes that Moderaterna takes responsibility for the taxpayers' money by prioritizing efficient infrastructure over prestige projects. Read the speech
- Argues that infrastructure should be maintained like a house before new projects are built. Criticizes high-speed railways as a waste of money and suggests instead to prioritize rapid maintenance measures and the expansion of double tracks. Read the speech
- Means that the parties agree on prioritizing maintenance and freight traffic. Criticizes investments in high-speed trains as they take resources from all of Sweden and the maintenance of roads and the Malmbanan. Read the speech
- Argues that high-speed rail is a prestige project that consumes resources at the expense of the rest of the country. Wants instead to invest in expanding existing infrastructure and increasing capacity on important sections and roads. Read the speech
- Argues that clear European rules of the game are important to promote investments in new aviation fuels. Wants to abolish the aviation tax as there is no reason for Sweden to retain it given the new EU requirements. Read the speech
- Argues that Vänsterpartiet cannot combine aviation with environmental goals. Criticizes Vänsterpartiet's aviation policy and questions the figures that form the basis for their position. Read the speech
- Criticizes the previous speaker's figures regarding aviation emissions and argues that domestic flights account for less than 1 percent of the emissions. Argues that aviation should be seen in a more accurate light and that flight shame should be countered step by step. Read the speech
Railway capacity and maintenance: market vs state control
- Argues that Sweden needs a robust railway for the economy and competitiveness. Wants to prioritize maintenance of existing infrastructure and capacity-enhancing measures through a functioning market rather than state monopolies. Read the speech
- Argues that the business community's willingness to contribute to a more efficient use of the railway is the key to increased capacity in the short term. Points out that the rollout of ERTMS has hardly begun and that the high costs require future discussions. Read the speech
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- Argues that capacity can be increased through more efficient maintenance and joint planning. Wants to build new tracks where it is socio-economically profitable and criticizes that the government has prioritized away the largest bottlenecks. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Social Democrats have prioritized high-speed rail over the sections Uppsala-Stockholm and Alingsås-Göteborg. Argues that these sections have the greatest capacity shortages and are crucial for export, import, and commuting. Read the speech
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- Argues that the solution to the maintenance problems is not for Trafikverket to take back the work under its own management. Suggests instead that the quality be raised through better cooperation and collaboration with all involved actors. Read the speech
- Asks why the Social Democrats want to re-nationalize railway maintenance when investigations and independent experts advise against this as a solution. Read the speech
- Want better railway maintenance through professional procurement instead of Trafikverket performing the work itself. Argues that market use provides lower prices with maintained quality and better return on tax money. Read the speech
Transport Agency supervision: audit report on governance flaws
- Confirms that the government shares the Swedish National Audit Office's criticism regarding insufficient control of infrastructure funds. Argues that further tightening in upcoming regulatory letters may be needed and motions for approval of the committee's proposal. Read the speech
Digitalization and AI regulation: M, S, and KD debate mail
- Wants a national effort regarding digitalization and AI to maintain the welfare. Proposes a regulatory framework for AI similar to that for pharmaceuticals and argues that digital mailboxes are safer, cheaper and more environmentally friendly than physical mail. Read the speech
- Argues that the most important thing is that the government establishes a national AI strategy and that the politicians step onto the arena. Argues that the current government has the issue high on its agenda, in contrast to the previous one. Read the speech
- Argues that the industry demands clearer political leadership within AI than the previous government offered. Emphasizes that it is more important that the government actually achieves results than where the organizational competence lies. Read the speech
- Argues that a good broadband network is fundamental for participation in the digital society. Asks why the change of the localization principle, which enables expansion across municipal boundaries, was not made earlier. Read the speech
- Argues that there are opportunities for digital identification today and that we must see what the EU regulation entails in practice. Asks why the previous government had such low-set goals for Sweden's digital development. Read the speech
- Argues that the previous government left behind the most difficult and expensive parts of the fiber expansion. Suggests that instead, one should invest in a mobile broadband service to reach the remaining households. Read the speech
- Argues that mobile solutions can now deliver almost the same connection speed as fiber. Criticizes the Center Party for not having pushed to build across municipal boundaries to lower costs for households in rural areas. Read the speech
Housing shortage, education literacy crisis and infrastructure
- Asks the Minister for Infrastructure how he views that Stockholm has chosen to leave the cooperation with Connect Sweden, which affects the possibilities for Swedish companies and travelers to travel out into the world. Read the speech
Infrastructure maintenance vs new railway construction priorities
- Wants to prioritize maintenance of existing infrastructure over new projects to ensure functionality and socio-economic efficiency. Argues that high-speed rail is unprofitable and instead advocates for removing bottlenecks in the existing system. Read the speech
- Proposes that projects that can be financed through private capital be identified. Argues that alternative financing solutions for large projects free up resources for maintenance. Wants to focus on strengthening commuting in Skåne instead of faster travel to Stockholm. Read the speech
- Want to identify projects in order to see which financing solutions are available. Means that an alternative route choice in Lund-Hässleholm avoids protests and threats against endangered bats, but warns that 2029 is an optimistic date. Read the speech
- Argues that new main lines cannot be completed by 2030 and create a huge climate debt. Suggests instead to invest in charging infrastructure for electrification and prioritize that existing infrastructure functions. Read the speech
- Criticizes Vänsterpartiet for not investing in road maintenance and charging stations. Argues that high-speed rail creates too large a carbon debt and instead advocates for an efficient transport system and shipping. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden needs a functioning electricity production to electrify the vehicle fleet. Wants to remove obstacles for charging stations in public environments and housing cooperatives as well as stimulate the development of hydrogen and other fuels. Read the speech
- Argues that new trunk lines do not solve the climate goals for 2030 because they will not be completed in time. Wants to instead invest in the expansion of charging stations for heavy traffic and private individuals. Read the speech
- Argues that priorities are lacking and that projects are not funded. Wants to focus on maintenance and address existing bottlenecks before new sections are built. Read the speech
- Argues that the construction between Borås and Göteborg remains but requires cost savings. Emphasizes that Alingsås-Göteborg is crucial for freight traffic and criticizes that the national plan lacks solutions for this stretch. Read the speech
- Argues that the project is too expensive and does not provide sufficient environmental gains. Suggests that instead, capacity should be increased by expanding and upgrading existing main lines to be more cost-effective. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the investment in southern Sweden means that there is no money to upgrade the railway in northern Sweden. Argues that one should utilize existing infrastructure and increase the speed where possible instead of prestige projects. Read the speech
- Argues that the transport laws need to interact better to enable an increased shift of freight traffic to shipping and rail. Asks why the Västra stambanan was removed from the planning decision despite its importance for the connection to the Port of Gothenburg. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Socialdemokraterna, Miljöpartiet and Vänsterpartiet removed the Alingsås-Göteborg stretch from the national plan. Argues that this creates problems for export and import because the infrastructure does not keep pace with the port's expansion. Read the speech
- Criticizes investments in new railways as they are expensive, take a long time, and lead to large emissions. Argues that the Miljöpartiet's proposal is unreasonable because technological developments mean that modes of transport are switching to fossil-free alternatives. Read the speech
- Argues that the high-speed rail project is violently unprofitable and that the four-step principle has not been followed. Wants tax money to be used wisely and questions how the carbon debt will be handled if the track is completed when traffic is fossil-free. Read the speech
Infrastructure, climate goals and transport development debate
- Argues that the Center Party is hiding cuts in new infrastructure by highlighting the fuel subsidy. Asks how the Center Party views the reduced support for the Sea Rescue Society given the increased risk of distress at sea. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is reducing the infrastructure grant to enable other investments, which risks people's lives and health through insufficient resources for the sea rescue. Asks how the Centerpartiet intends to meet the increasing interest in recreational boating when they reduce the budget. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's budget bill is a strong investment in infrastructure that promotes growth and creates jobs by viewing the entire transport system in a context. Wants to prioritize maintenance of roads and railways, remove bottlenecks, secure airport infrastructure, order new icebreakers, and invest in digitalization. Criticizes the opposition's fragmented budget proposals, particularly the Green Party's high expenditures and the Center Party's reduced investment in infrastructure. Read the speech
- Argues that investments must be socio-economically profitable and criticizes the high-speed railway as an unprofitable prestige project. Instead wants to invest in removing existing bottlenecks and focus on commuting. Read the speech
- Argues that increased capacity through double tracks is necessary. Criticizes the national plan for lack of funding and delays. Emphasizes the need for investments in Norrbotniabanan and Uppsala-Stockholm as well as criticism of Trafikverket's management. Wants a transport system for the whole of Sweden where all types of traffic are included. Read the speech
- Criticizes Vänsterpartiet's budget for lacking accountability and ignoring inflation. Argues that climate measures must be effective and that the previous government did not do enough for charging stations for heavy trucks. Points out that Vänsterpartiet is complicit in the electricity shortage through the decommissioning of nuclear power. Read the speech
- Argues that electrification and fossil-free electricity are important for the transport sector's transition. Criticizes high-speed rail as it does not help rail traffic in the entire country and argues that the construction creates a large climate debt. Wants to focus instead on improving existing railway. Read the speech
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- Argues that aviation is an efficient means of transport that requires availability for the country's growth. Defends the need for Bromma Airport and emphasizes that aviation needs to be able to use 100 percent biofuel. Read the speech
- Argues that the high-speed railway is a prestige project with unjustifiably high costs. Suggests that the focus instead should be placed on addressing capacity shortages in Alingsås-Göteborg and Uppsala. Argues that Fehmarn Bält does not require new main lines for high-speed trains. Read the speech
- Argues that priorities in the transport system must be based on socio-economic profitability and capacity shortages. Criticizes high-speed railways as unprofitable and points out that investments in northern Sweden are underfunded. Read the speech
- Asks how the Social Democrats can justify continued investments in the high-speed railway despite increased costs and a negative socio-economic calculation. Argues that instead, priority should be given to removing bottlenecks in the railway system. Read the speech
- Argues that the project has an enormous negative item and that the handbrake must be pulled due to the enormous cost increase. Suggests that priority should be given to removing bottlenecks instead of the too expensive new main lines for high-speed trains. Read the speech
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- Argues that more airports are needed to guarantee rapid specialist care and combat forest fires. Criticizes the Green Party's proposal as it worsens care and forces regions to cut back on school and elderly care. Asks why the Green Party wants to remove the state's guarantee for emergency airports. Read the speech
Alcohol policy, infrastructure, housing, school and corruption
- Asks how the government concretely intends to follow up on the budget bill's wording to curb the cost increases in infrastructure projects. Read the speech
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