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Markus Selin (S)
What Markus Selin 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.
Human rights, rule of law, economy and crime debate in Riksdag
- Argues that social media algorithms prioritize conflict and emotions over nuanced political conversations. Suggests limiting the platforms' influence through protection against AI-fakes, a cyber police force, and greater responsibility for the companies to protect democracy. Read the speech
Privacy protection in signals intelligence defense activities
- Argues that signals intelligence is crucial for Sweden's security and that today's control systems function. Suggests that the government takes clearer initiatives to develop competence, technological capability, and organization to ensure long-term strategic capability. Read the speech
Landsort land control: M wants tighter checks, S more state
- Argues that the state's control over strategically located land is part of Sweden's fundamental security. Asks how the government ensures that the state does not lose control over land of importance for defense and emphasizes that the precautionary principle must carry significant weight. Read the speech
- Asks why the state should sell land that is strategically located at all. Argues that the state should not voluntarily reduce its control over land concerning national security and asks if the government is prepared to state that such land should not be sold. Read the speech
- Wants the state to take greater responsibility for strategically located land. Argues that Finland is an example of a more far-reaching view on the state's right to block the purchase of land for security reasons. Read the speech
Sweden's military satellite capability and space sovereignty
- Argues that the Minister for Defence's answer is vague regarding the implementation of concrete readiness, timelines, and operational initiatives for military satellite communication. Asks which own Swedish military communication capability is actually being built and who decides priorities during a crisis. Read the speech
- Want to hear more about concrete priorities, requirement specifications and measurable commitments for space capability. Argues that space issues must be lifted from a complementary area to achieve real operational effect through connection to resources and timelines. Asks how the government ensures that satellite capability becomes a prioritized area in upcoming decisions. Read the speech
- Expresses satisfaction with the Minister of Defence's response. Asks for metrics for the current capability gap in the Armed Forces as well as how priorities shall be handled between different allied and defense collaborations given limited capacity. Read the speech
Emergency hospital operations during telephony and network outages
- Argues that the incident on December 9 was a critical security issue that demonstrates vulnerabilities in Sweden's digitized infrastructure. Asks whether the government views this as a systemic risk and what specific measures have been initiated following the incident. Read the speech
- Argues that strategies and billions are not enough when emergency hospitals are affected. Criticizes that backup routines on the same infrastructure are insufficient in the event of system risks and asks whether the government can introduce stricter requirements on mobile operators' security of supply. Read the speech
- Asks whether the government has done anything after the incident on December 9. Argues that the situation is serious and that there is a gap between political ambitions and actual results when the emergency hospitals' telephony and networks fail. Read the speech
Healthcare staffing during crisis and war: KD and S debate
- Argues that personnel is the real bottleneck in the event of a crisis or war. Asks why there is a lack of a national strategy based on personnel. Read the speech
- Argues that the staff shortage is politically shaped and that the state cannot leave the responsibility entirely to the regions. Criticizes the government's work as too late and too little and asks if the government plans a national coordination of healthcare staff. Read the speech
- Argues that healthcare personnel is a security policy resource and that crisis preparedness cannot be built on exhausted margins. Suggests that the government takes significantly more responsibility for the staffing supply by scaling up functioning regional solutions nationally. Read the speech
New cybersecurity law to strengthen network protection
- Criticizes that the government has presented several different strategies instead of a coherent plan. Argues that the current governance and distribution of responsibility lack clarity and questions how several different strategies make the work more strategic. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the current cybersecurity strategy is fragmented and contains unmeasurable goals. Argues that more than half of the listed measures are meaningless and lack concrete content. Read the speech
- Supports the government's bill but calls for approval of a reservation to ensure a unified national governance. Criticizes the current fragmented governance and the government's strategies for containing immeasurable goals and unclear distribution of responsibility. Wants to see a cohesive national cyber responsibility with reinforced competence and support for municipalities, regions, and the business sector. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the responsibility for cybersecurity is spread across too many departments and ministers. Argues that the strategy lacks clarity and consists of vague goals that lack substance. Read the speech
- Denies wanting to dismantle the reform work. Criticizes the government's strategy for lacking a clear distribution of responsibility and asks who has the ultimate responsibility in the event of a serious cyberattack. Argues that the situation is serious. Read the speech
Sweden defense expansion: S, V, and C propose new measures
- Approves today's appropriation but wants to build up two additional army brigades after 2030, increase the number of conscripts and increase the proportion of women in the Armed Forces. Argues that the state should be able to become a partial owner in defense companies, establish a new export support agency and a new state rescue agency. Criticizes the government's lack of dialogue with other parties and wants a readiness tax to be investigated. Read the speech
- Argues that the government borrows money for the current budget and lowers taxes for those who already have a lot. Claims that all parties will stand behind the investments, but that it is a question of when they will be implemented. Read the speech
- Means that the budget proposals are financed crown for crown. Argues that the state needs influence over the defense industry to ensure common security. Suggests that the state can gain influence through, for example, a "golden share". Read the speech
SVT terrestrial network 1.5 billion SEK and CBAM impact
- Argues that the government has caused a healthcare crisis by underfunding the regions, which has led to staff reductions and long healthcare queues. Criticizes that the government is shrugging off responsibility by proposing investigations instead of providing resources. Read the speech
Foreign influence via domestic campaigns and Psychological Defence
- Argues that the government's basis for the EU is incomplete and baseless. Criticizes that the minister misses that domestic problems and events attract and give rise to foreign influence campaigns. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Minister for avoiding the questions and argues that domestic and foreign campaigns cannot be separated. Suggests that the government should increase public education instead of cutting appropriations to meet digital threats. Read the speech
- Argues that domestic problems attract foreign influence and criticizes the government's basis for the EU for ignoring these domestic problems. Asks about the government's plans to build up an immunity against influence campaigns. Read the speech
National cybersecurity strategy 2025-2029 goals and encryption
- Criticizes the government's lack of unified governance and unclear distribution of responsibility. Argues that the strategy contains vagueness and unmeasurable goals as well as lacks connection to psychological defense and disinformation. Read the speech
Semiconductors: Risks, vulnerabilities and EU development
- Argues that semiconductors are vital for modern weapons development. Criticizes China's authoritarian rule and its militarization and requests a clearer strategy for how Sweden should act. Suggests that the government should provide more support to companies and municipalities. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden must safeguard free trade but also the nation's security through its own high-tech development and production. Criticizes the knowledge transfer to China from a factory in Järfälla and proposes measures such as expropriation or golden shares. Read the speech
- Wants Sweden and the EU to ramp up the development of semiconductor components. Asks about the assignment to Försvarets materielverk regarding vulnerabilities in semiconductor components and wants the government to act quickly regarding the semiconductor factory in Järfälla. Read the speech
Sweden's defense cost monitoring and productivity debate
- Argues that it is an enormous challenge to manage the vast resources required to quickly build up the defense. Emphasizes the importance of being careful with the common funds and ensuring good cost monitoring. Read the speech
- Expresses concern that the risk of unnecessary waste is great in the event of a massive resource injection. Argues that cost discipline and better economic management are required to avoid the funds becoming the goal in themselves. Read the speech
- Proposes that the cost development be followed up quarterly instead of annually. Argues that the Defence Materiel Administration lacks trackable investment plans and that the financing requires increased taxes and loans. Warns of increased costs in the event of lacking educational productivity. Read the speech
Ban on anonymous social media accounts and freedom of speech
- Wants to stop anonymous accounts on social media to counter disinformation, polarization, and autocratization. Criticizes the government for not acting against these threats due to its dependence on the Sverigedemokraternas support. Read the speech
- Argues that anonymous accounts plague the democratic conversation and that measures must be taken. Urges the government to act on legislation regarding anonymous accounts and emphasizes the importance of source criticism to counter disinformation. Read the speech
- Argues that digital waste should be removed. Criticizes the Sweden Democrats' motion which wants to introduce legal protection for anonymous accounts and limit content moderation. Read the speech
Privacy protection in signal intelligence and defense activities
- Argues that signals intelligence is a necessary part of Sweden's defense to map threats and preserve freedoms. Supports the proposal in the committee's report in its entirety and moves for the rejection of the reservation. Read the speech
Sweden's cyber and digital security policy and AI regulation
- Criticizes the government's cyber strategy for being too scattered and lacking rigor. Argues that the strategy should include domestic security issues, such as the use of fake accounts to spread Russian narratives. Read the speech
- Advocates for a ban on anonymous accounts on social media platforms to protect freedom of speech. Criticizes the government's strategy for being vague and lacking concrete action to safeguard democratic values. Read the speech
Sweden's cyber and digital security policy and TikTok/Deepseek
Government priorities: tax cuts, coastal protection and healthcare
- Argues that it is time for anonymous accounts on social media to be banned. Asks how the Minister for Digitalisation will work to ensure that this is realized. Read the speech
Business sector preparedness and economic defense cooperation
- Wants a new authority for the development and monitoring of the business sector's supply preparedness and economic defense. Argues that Sweden is export-dependent and that there is a lack of a structure for foreign trade and the supply of industrial goods. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is evading the need for a new agency for industrial policy. Argues that Finland has solved this through a state supply preparedness center and asks how the relationship between the state, the business sector, and agencies should be managed. Read the speech
- Argues that the current structure is not sufficient to solve the supply readiness. Criticizes the government's work and argues that more concrete collaborations between companies and authorities are required. Read the speech
Sweden's information and cyber security strategy investments
- Argues that cyberattacks are increasing significantly and that the government's lack of strategy threatens life and health. Criticizes that the government does not answer questions and points out that the proposed measures are not new. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's lack of humility regarding the current cyber policy. Argues that the government's framework is social democratic policy and that the previous strategy was applicable. Read the speech
Sweden's information and cybersecurity strategy: M wants 196m SEK
- Criticizes the government's handling of cybersecurity and argues that the little that has been achieved is a legacy from previous Social Democratic-led governments. Points out that the country is being hit by serious cyberattacks and is still waiting for the government's cyber strategy. Read the speech
Sweden's defense industry: state investment for ammunition
Stockholm region defense: air defense and Kvarn regiment
- Highlights the strategic importance and population density of the Stockholm region. Asks what needs to be developed in the future in the defense of the capital and the region based on the historical context surrounding Russian air incursions. Read the speech
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- Want to remind of the geographical proximity to Russia and Kaliningrad. Underlines that history shows how technological development requires that defense protection be adapted. Read the speech
Sweden's will to defend: security measures and Home Guard
- Supports the government's measures to strengthen the total defense and voluntary organizations. However, criticizes the government's tone and communication regarding the threat of war in Sälen, as it can create frustration and a motivation gap among the population. Read the speech
- Argues that the will to defend is a fragile and important resource. Criticizes the Minister's statement in Sälen for having produced the wrong effect and asks what basic analysis lay behind the escalation in tone. Suggests that the government should balance the tone better. Read the speech
- Argues that repeated warnings about war can damage trust in society. Asks what led to the escalated tone in Sälen on January 7. Read the speech
Signal intelligence law review for security and privacy rights
- Argues that signals intelligence is a necessary and regulated part of Sweden's defense to map external threats and preserve freedoms. Wants to safeguard and develop Sweden's cutting-edge expertise in the area and moves for approval of reservation 1. Read the speech
- Answers that he is not answering the question today as the work is ongoing. Means that the technical development makes it increasingly complex to determine where receivers and transmitters are located. Read the speech
- Agrees on the importance of state-of-the-art and forward-looking signals intelligence in Sweden. Argues that this is necessary to preserve common security, Sweden's sovereignty and freedoms. Read the speech
Healthcare, defense, migration and social issues debate
Cyber security management: SD calls previous gov a failure
- Questions as to whether the member considers the current government's management to be sufficient and whether it is clear who is the responsible minister or leading the work. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats strengthened the total defense over eight years and increased the appropriations by 85 percent. Criticizes that the responsibility for cybersecurity is unclear and that no one seems to know who is responsible. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Tidöregeringen for lack of strategic considerations and unclear distribution of responsibility regarding cybersecurity [4, 6, 8-12, 19]. Wants to see a clarified strategy, strengthened cyber competence and secured state control over sensitive information. Read the speech
- Argues that the previous government did a lot for a strengthened cyber policy but did not have time to finish. Asks when the new government will present its updated strategy and what analysis lies behind the planned strategies. Read the speech
- Argues that the government took many measures, such as the establishment of national centers and increased defense appropriations. Criticizes the current government's unclear distribution of responsibility in the event of cyberattacks. Read the speech
- Asks who has the actual responsibility for cyber and digitalization issues. Criticizes that the Moderaterna have not presented the promised strategy despite having been in power for 15 months and questions the purpose of the new strategy. Read the speech
- Argues that a strategy is already published on the government's website. Criticizes that the opposition is requesting a new strategy even though the current one lacks strategic trade-offs and priorities. Read the speech
Government economic policy, welfare, crime and tax cuts
Government measures against high food prices and inflation
- Argues that Sweden faces a poor economic situation where high food prices and electricity prices hit ordinary people hard. Criticizes that food giants and banking giants are making record profits while more people need help to put food on the table. Asks how the government handles the current situation. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Minister for Finance focuses on inflation in general rather than on the high food prices. Asks how the Minister for Finance specifically plans to handle food prices when thousands of people are seeking food assistance. Read the speech
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Economic challenges, welfare, and social issues in Sweden
- Argues that the recession and the sharply rising food prices are putting financial pressure on Swedish households. Asks what the government and the minister are doing to reduce food poverty. Read the speech
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Sweden's cyber defense: new national strategy and leadership
- Criticizes that Sweden lacks a clear strategy for cyber policy. Expresses concern over the fragmented crisis management and requests a more cohesive and unified cyber policy. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government lacks a coherent strategy and that the distribution of responsibility is unclear. Argues that the strategy should have been clear already last year and expresses concern over the seriousness of cyberattacks. Read the speech
- Argues that it is urgent to produce a new plan because cyberattacks occur around the clock. Criticizes the government for lacking a strategy and argues that the previous Social Democratic strategy was good. Read the speech
Sweden's future fighter jets and air defense security policy
- Argues that Sweden has historically developed its own combat aircraft to preserve competence and autonomy. Asks how the Minister for Defence will work to ensure that Sweden also in the future develops and produces its own combat aircraft. Read the speech
- Claims that it is a Swedish line to develop own combat aircraft to ensure deliveries, cheaper operation and preserved competence. Argues that direct purchase or license production reduces Swedish competence and independence compared to own development. Read the speech
- Agrees that Sweden has a unique competence within the aviation industry. Argues that Sweden's competence must not be overlooked and that we should accept the challenge of developing the future's combat aircraft. Read the speech
Foreign policy, healthcare, Natoprocess crisis and EU sanctions
- Asks what lesson and what conclusions the Council of State draws from the example of the toilet paper shortage during the pandemic. Read the speech
Ukraine support, Archer artillery, school burden and fishing
Energy policy, electricity subsidies, and climate policy debate
Crime, infrastructure, economy, housing and climate debate
- Criticizes that Moderate MPs have tried to smear the Social Democrats regarding the decommissioning of nuclear power. Reminds that there is a cross-bloc agreement that it is free to build new nuclear power. Read the speech
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- Asks how the Liberals view cooperation with the Sweden Democrats and their view on the common market in the EU. Also asks how the Liberals view uranium deliveries from countries such as Kazakhstan, Niger, Russia, Uzbekistan and China. Read the speech
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- Criticizes the government for cutting back on climate work and making it harder to work towards saving the planet. Argues that young people demand that the Riksdag take action on the climate crisis. Read the speech
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- Asks how the Sweden Democrats' desire to undermine jobs across the country and rely on oil producers such as Saudi Arabia and Russia combines with patriotism. Read the speech
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- Argues that Sweden must be a leader in the climate transition to create the jobs of the future. Aims to create jobs across the entire country through this, strengthen export opportunities, and secure a habitable planet for future generations. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.