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Marie Olsson (S)
What Marie Olsson 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.
Hunting organizations' right to appeal hunting decisions
- Criticizes that the minister has not answered the questions in the interpellation. Asks how the minister generally views the possibilities of expanding hunting opportunities in nature reserves and Natura 2000 areas. Read the speech
- Notes that the question of how the minister views the possibilities of expanding hunting in nature reserves has not been answered. Asks whether the minister is prepared to review the legislation to ensure that hunting organizations can generally appeal such decisions. Read the speech
- Argues that the restrictions in Korpimäki are too harsh and criticizes the government for not delivering policy on the hunting area. Wants the government to listen to hunters and test whether a hunting organization with a state mandate is allowed to appeal decisions. Read the speech
Government economic policy, AI strategy and social issues
- Argues that the Swedish economy is not "Trump-proof" and criticizes the government's lack of growth-friendly policy. Asks how there is money for election pork when it has previously been stated that there is a lack of money for major reforms. Read the speech
Coupon tax exemption for foreign states to comply with EU law
- Argues that the adaptation to EU law is necessary, but criticizes the government's passivity and lack of modernization. Demands a clear, time-bound follow-up and that the government returns with modern legislation on withholding tax. Read the speech
VAT on dance performances to be reduced from 25 to 6 percent
- Opposeses the proposal to lower the VAT on dance performances from 25 to 6 percent. Argues that the reduction is an investment in public health, culture, and rural areas that creates fairness and uniformity in the tax system. Read the speech
VAT fraud measures: S wants mafia legislation for harsher penalties
- Criticizes the government's tardiness in taking measures against VAT fraud that finances gang crime. Wants to introduce mafia legislation to tighten penalties and stop the flow of money to criminal networks. Read the speech
Flight routes: Mora-Arlanda public service obligation funds
- Argues that the proposal to remove the traffic obligation for Mora–Arlanda worsens accessibility for residents and companies in northern and western Dalarna. Asks if the minister intends to take concrete measures to maintain the traffic obligation. Read the speech
- Argues that the withdrawal of the traffic obligation risks isolating northern and western Dalarna. Demands that the government provides additional funds to maintain the air traffic between Mora and Arlanda. Read the speech
- Argues that Trafikverket's proposal to withdraw the traffic obligation at Mora airport is problematic. Criticizes the proposal as it threatens emergency medical care, preparedness, and business in northern and western Dalarna. Read the speech
VAT on parking spaces at rental apartments and condominiums
- Argues that the parking VAT is an extra punitive tax that entails significant cost increases for many car owners. Asks why the government does not carry out a rapid investigation to stop the VAT before its introduction. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the investigation is planned to take place after the VAT has already been introduced on October 1. Argues that this entails increased costs and administration for property owners and housing cooperatives and demands a faster investigation. Read the speech
- Asks why the government does not quickly investigate the issue before the introduction. Argues that it is an unreasonable burden that penalizes working families and calls for the tax to be stopped before October 1. Read the speech
VAT reforms: SD wants 21% uniform rate and low food VAT
- Wants a uniform value-added tax to create a transparent and efficient system that finances the welfare. Criticizes the government's refusal to carry out a comprehensive review and argues that red tape harms the business sector as well as facilitates criminals. Read the speech
- Asks why the Moderaterna do not take the opportunity to lower the cinema VAT now that they are in government. Read the speech
- Argues that the current VAT system is too complex and that the tax errors are extensive. Advocates for a review of the entire VAT area to create greater uniformity and significant simplifications. Read the speech
Measures against illegal work: 75 million SEK for Skatteverket
- Argues that undeclared work exploits workers and distorts competition. Criticizes that the government does not take further measures despite deficiencies in Skatteverket's work and reduced controls. Asks what is required for the government to take more powerful measures. Read the speech
- Argues that undeclared work is a structural engine that finances gang crime and exploits labor. Criticizes the government for not showing interest in limiting the number of subcontractor leaders and asks if further measures are needed. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government reduced state grants for collective bargaining work. Proposes more controls, limitation of subcontractor chains, 75 million kronor extra to Skatteverket as well as the introduction of a Swedish mafia legislation. Read the speech
Temporary food VAT reduction: S, V and MP debate proposals
- Proposes approval of the report on temporarily reduced value-added tax on food. Criticizes the government for worsening economic conditions for the most vulnerable while high-income earners have received tax cuts. Read the speech
- Answers that decisions on nuclear power were business-related. Argues that the Social Democrats' budget benefits ordinary people more than the government's and proposes that high-income earners pay more in tax to support single mothers. Read the speech
- Want tax cuts for single mothers and others who are struggling. Argues that current tax cuts are not sufficient for these groups as they have lost housing supplements and face high food and electricity prices. Read the speech
Global minimum tax of 15 percent for companies in large groups
- Welcomes the global minimum tax to stop aggressive tax planning and ensure fairness. Criticizes the forced process and demands a unified impact assessment to ensure that the regulatory framework does not become unreasonably burdensome for serious companies. Read the speech
VAT on parking spaces: M proposes investigation into rules
- Criticizes that the Swedish Tax Agency's new position implies an extra punitive tax for approximately one million people. Asks what the government is prepared to do to avoid that car owners are punitively taxed with VAT. Read the speech
- Argues that the VAT on parking spaces is a fatal blow to ordinary people and leads to increased administration for landlords and housing associations. Criticizes the government for not doing more than delving into the issue. Read the speech
- Argues that the parking tax is a devastating blow to ordinary people who are already struggling with high costs. Criticizes the government for not acting for car owners and for prioritizing tax cuts for the richest instead of relief for ordinary people. Read the speech
Hunting in Korpimäki nature reserve: L revokes decision
- Argues that hunting creates quality of life and is an important part of the culture in Dalarna. Criticizes the government's decision to abolish extended hunting opportunities and argues that bans in small reserves do not have effective conservation consequences. Read the speech
- Argues that the hunt is an important part of the culture and creates quality of life. Criticizes the government's decision as it creates mistrust towards the state and asks what the purpose of the protection is if the area is too small to maintain its own population. Read the speech
- Argues that hunting is an important part of the local culture and tradition in Dalarna. Hopes that the government speeds up the decision-making process and listens to the hunters' requests to expand hunting in several nature reserves. Read the speech
Government policies: care deduction, deportation, privatization
- Argues that the government's policy has led to reduced real wage increases, increased unemployment, and low growth. Criticizes the introduction of a parking tax that pressures households with high rents and interest rates and asks why the government is making it more expensive to live and park. Read the speech
Economic conditions of municipalities and regions and government
- Argues that Sweden's economy is in a recession where weak growth and high unemployment threaten welfare. Criticizes that municipalities and regions have lost 27 billion due to inflation without compensation. Asks if the minister sees a need for further measures to support municipalities and regions. Read the speech
- Argues that the investment in women's health is a reduction. Criticizes that municipalities are forced to make cuts in activities due to lack of economic resources and questions how municipalities can take responsibility if the government limits their right to tax. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has not done enough to create growth so that municipalities and regions can manage their finances. Advocates for investments in household finances, such as increased child and student grants, instead of tax cuts for high-income earners. Read the speech
Reduction of state grants for workplace crime subsidies
- Criticizes that the government is reducing the state grant to combat crime in the workplace despite the amount being very small in relation to the state budget. Argues that the grant should be reshaped to become more accessible instead of being reduced. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is reducing the state grant despite there being proposals on how it could be used better. Argues that the low utilization rate is due to a lack of political will and asks why the government does not reshape the grant. Read the speech
- Wants to launch a broad program with powerful measures to clean up the labor market. Argues that the government's cut is a misprioritization because the benefit constitutes a very small part of the budget. Read the speech
VAT fraud and gang crime: S proposes Swedish mafia legislation
- Argues that organized VAT fraud causes losses in the billions and threatens the legitimacy of the tax system. Criticizes that the government delayed for 20 months in presenting proposals from a completed investigation and asks why it has taken so long. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democratic government showed decisiveness against VAT fraud and criticizes the minister for focusing on the wrong areas. Proposes Swedish mafia legislation to reach organized crime. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the minister does not stick to the topic of VAT fraud. Argues that the government has been slow with measures and wants the government to act quickly against economic crime as well as introduce a Swedish mafia legislation. Read the speech
Crime in the workplace: 100 million SEK for agency cooperation
- Regrets that the Minister for Finance did not participate in the debate. Criticizes that the number of controls through Skatteverket has decreased significantly and argues that the current budget supplement does not compensate for previous cuts. Asks if the government is satisfied with the low levels of control. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is not doing enough to combat the growing crime in the workplace despite existing investigations. Asks for concrete measures to increase the number of inspections and ensure that they become effective tools. Read the speech
- Argues that Skatteverket's controls must increase significantly to detect crime in the labor market. Proposes increasing supervision of high-risk industries, blacklisting companies, raising sanction fees, and countering fraud in wage subsidies. Criticizes the government's work in countering crime in the labor market. Read the speech
Internal VAT for civil society organizations and EU law
- I hope that the government continues to work on measures to ensure that civil society organizations do not have to pay internal VAT. I ask why the government is not pointing out the problems to the Court of Justice of the European Union now that there is an opportunity to comment. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government refrains from commenting in the European Court of Justice. Argues that this affects civil society's economy and organization and asks why the government does not present its concern for the consequences. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government chooses not to comment to the European Court of Justice in an important matter. Hopes that the government continues to work on measures to abolish the internal VAT for associations and fulfills its promise. Read the speech
Hunting opportunities in nature reserves: 10-month delay
- Argues that a processing time of ten months is unreasonably long and proposes a system with statutory processing times for the state. Asks whether ten months is considered prompt handling and who should manage the case if not the government. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's long processing times which damage trust in the state and affect the population in rural areas. Argues that the government should review its processing procedure to meet the requirements for promptness and efficiency in the same way as the municipalities. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Minister cannot answer what constitutes a reasonable processing time or what is urgent. Argues that the Minister can and should influence how long cases take to ensure promptness. Read the speech
Health and social care skill supply and vocational training
- Argues that municipalities have difficulty managing the finances and increased needs due to reduced state grants. Criticizes the government for prioritizing tax cuts for high-income earners instead of providing municipalities with the conditions to meet the competence requirements. Read the speech
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VAT rules for small businesses and art: 120,000 kr limit
- Supports the proposal to raise the turnover limit and simplify invoicing to harmonize with the EU's directive. Argues that the value-added tax should be uniform and demands a comprehensive review of the tax system to ensure stable revenues for the welfare system. Read the speech
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Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.