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Martin Ådahl (C)
What Martin Ådahl 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.
Extra budget for Ukraine and Middle East war consequences
- Argues that support for Ukraine must increase further and criticizes the government's temporary solutions that do not address the underlying problems with unemployment, fossil dependency, and a weak economy. Proposes a job boost for small businesses, bonuses for environmental vehicles and trucks as well as an agricultural deduction to secure Swedish agriculture. Read the speech
Economic and fiscal policy guidelines and 2026 budget revision
- Criticizes that the Sweden Democrats are satisfied with the economic situation and the unfunded expenditures in the budget. Asks if the Sweden Democrats can finance their election promises without Sweden entering a deficit procedure in the EU. Read the speech
- Asks how the proposed promises are to be financed. Criticizes the government's growth forecasts and the high unemployment and argues that the public finances are spiraling out of control due to unfunded expenditures. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden has not had the same low unemployment and high growth as during Reagan's term. Asks if one can fight together for a broad energy agreement for the industry and the Swedish people. Read the speech
- Means that the industry would welcome two parties taking the lead for a long-term energy agreement. Wants more fossil-free electricity both in the short and long term. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's policy for high unemployment, lack of growth, and increased employer contributions. Proposes a long-term growth policy with investments in small businesses, reduced income tax for low-income earners, and reinforced resources for education. Read the speech
- Argues that high youth unemployment creates unrest among young people. Criticizes that the government accepts the Sverigedemokraterna and suggests that instead, one should advocate for a sensible liberal environmental policy. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's statistics regarding unemployment and argues that Sweden has a major problem with youth unemployment. Claims that the party offers a liberal alternative that invests in small businesses and combats unemployment. Read the speech
- Thanks Cecilia Rönn for her work and commitment in the Committee on Finance. Regrets that she will not play a larger role in politics going forward. Read the speech
- Asks whether Sweden is in a crisis with high unemployment and record numbers of bankruptcies. Also asks why the costs for deportation policy are not included in the budget. Read the speech
- Criticizes that deportations of tax-paying individuals create unnecessary costs for municipalities and state finances. Argues that Sweden has a long-term recession without real crisis policy and demands collectively agreed wages for everyone who works in Sweden. Read the speech
Extra budget 2026: Lower fuel taxes and electricity support
- Supports the proposal but questions the government's description of Sweden's economic strength given the high unemployment. Criticizes that the government does not prioritize the unemployment crisis highly enough in the budget. Read the speech
- Argues that many young people and academics are unemployed today. Criticizes the government's excuses and number-tinkering and argues that unemployment has increased by 100,000 under the current government. Read the speech
- Criticizes the image that the Swedish economy is doing so well when the employment rate is falling and unemployment is high. Asks how those who wanted to switch to an electric car or plug-in hybrid will be able to afford it after the subsidies have been removed. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Sweden Democrats' statistics as number-trixing and argues that the electric car figures are no record compared to neighboring countries. Argues that lowered fuel taxes were needed to help those dependent on cars and criticizes the excuses regarding unemployment. Read the speech
- Supports electricity price subsidies and a temporary reduction in fuel taxes, but criticizes the government's lack of long-term solutions to help households leave fossil fuel dependency. Proposes that the state supports leasing of electric cars and regulates the electricity grid companies' monopoly fees. Read the speech
- Answers the questions by pointing out that the oil price has risen to new high levels. Argues that Sweden is too dependent on dictators' oil and that the government's strategy lacks a future. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government's measures have not lowered fuel prices in an acceptable way. Argues that Sweden should produce its own fuel from the forest to achieve independence and lower prices. Read the speech
- Argues that ordinary people are caught in a vice due to high fuel prices and criticizes that the government has abdicated to simple excuses instead of focusing on jobs and growth. Read the speech
- Argues that the transport goals can be reached without increased fuel prices through careful planning. Suggests that households switch to electric, plug-hybrid, or gas cars and that Sweden invests in heavy electric trucks to reach the goals. Read the speech
Digital healthcare, economy, energy, and immigration debate
- Points out that Sweden has Europe's third highest unemployment and that the growth forecast is too high. Argues that the government should invest more in the unemployed, lower costs for small companies and invest in education. Read the speech
Economic policy, tax cuts, unemployment and inflation debate
- Criticizes the government for failing to solve unemployment, low growth, and fossil fuel dependency despite several budgets. Argues that the government lacks a plan for jobs and instead proposes reducing fees for small business owners as well as investing in vocational training. Read the speech
- Asks how the work line can be reconciled with deportations of persons who work and contribute with tax. Also asks how it is compatible with economic policy to deport teenagers who have had their education paid for by Sweden. Read the speech
- Criticizes that people working in healthcare and education are deported despite promises to be allowed to stay. Asks how this is compatible with the work principle when resettlement grants are prioritized over job initiatives. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the state finances are stable despite large deficits and high unemployment. Asks whether the government will continue to spend more on repatriation grants than on job measures and deport persons who contribute to the welfare. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the pace of reform has not been high enough to reduce unemployment. Asks whether the government will continue with return subsidies and deportation of people who contribute to the welfare. Read the speech
- Criticizes that Sweden is in a fossil trap and that the government's investments are too small compared to neighboring countries. Suggests that the tax be lowered temporarily during the oil crisis and that households be given the opportunity to switch to other fuels. Read the speech
- Asks if it is problematic that fuel prices are almost as high now as at the election. Argues that Sweden is lagging behind neighboring countries in electrification and suggests that the government injects 100 million kronor in the spring budget. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government does not enable citizens to switch to electric cars. Argues that fees have been raised and electricity prices have soared due to a lack of electrification, as well as that Sweden lacks production from the forest. Read the speech
Financial stability: cash rights, sports agents, and fraud
- Welcomes that the increased amortization requirement is removed. Argues that the banks must take greater responsibility for fraud, criticizes that the banks hold money overnight and demands measures so that associations and individuals can be able to get a bank account. Read the speech
Agenda 2030: National Audit Office report on state work
- Criticizes that the Moderaterna in practice abandon climate policy and Sweden's role as a climate role model. Argues that the government's rhetoric on green industry does not align with their desire not to lead other countries. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is missing its climate goals and is phasing them out. Argues that the government has created a fossil trap by limiting opportunities for green energy and increasing costs for households. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for ignoring expert advice and the Swedish National Audit Office's criticism regarding Agenda 2030. Argues that the government's policy lowers Sweden's green brand and traps citizens in a fossil trap through high prices. Proposes that it should be made easier for ordinary households to switch to cheap, used environmentally friendly cars. Read the speech
Extra budget for Ukraine support and vaccine preparedness
- Argues that it is important to increase support for Ukraine. Criticizes the Sweden Democrats for not reacting more strongly to a leading representative's statements that the Russians had taken over and demands an honest answer to this. Read the speech
- Criticizes that a person with a skewed view on the struggle for freedom in Europe and Ukraine is allowed to stand as the top candidate for Sverigedemokraterna. Argues that this creates concern regarding the party's actual view on Putin's terror regime. Read the speech
- Supports the current support package but argues that it is not enough. Demands that the aid to Ukraine be doubled to 1 percent of Sweden's GDP to ensure Ukraine's victory. Read the speech
Electricity subsidies, defense, migration and taxes debate
- Asks why the government is not doing more to manage the extreme electricity prices. Criticizes the high fee hysteria on electricity and requests information on tank notes as well as measures to reduce fossil dependency. Read the speech
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Fiscal framework: National debt and 30-year deficit claims
- Criticizes that the government presents one of the most expansive budgets in 30 years while claiming that the money is running out. Argues that the expansive budget and the optimistic forecasts do not align. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government has presented a super-expansive budget despite the money being exhausted. Argues that the policy does not deliver on growth or for companies despite previous cooperation on a sound economic policy. Read the speech
- Argues that the Center Party has a less expansive budget than the government's. Criticizes the Sweden Democrats for having taken too much fiscal space, which according to the Fiscal Policy Council may have slowed down the Riksbank's interest rate cuts. Read the speech
- Argues that politics has stood in the way of the Riksbank's interest rate cuts. Criticizes the super-expansive budget and argues that growth has been significantly lower than the EU average. Asks if they will continue to spend money even though the room for reform is exhausted. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's super-expansive election pork budget which violates fiscal rules and crowds out interest rate cuts. Proposes a new course with a focus on balance targets, moderation, and investments in infrastructure instead of overspending. Read the speech
Electricity prices, housing, crime and migration policy
- Asks how it can be an orderly and strict migration policy to deport an 18-year-old who has lived and studied in Sweden almost their entire life. Also asks how this is good for the economy and the general sense of law and order. Read the speech
Sweden's euro introduction: L for, M study, SD V MP against
- Argues that Sweden needs to stand together with Europe to secure the economy and prosperity. Proposes that the government immediately appoint a new investigation into the euro because the advantages have increased and the disadvantages have decreased. Read the speech
- Asks why the investigation should be postponed until the next parliamentary term despite the acute economic situation. Urges to free oneself from the Sweden Democrats' influence and proposes that an investigation into the euro be appointed now. Read the speech
- Argues that the question of the euro is about Sweden and demands preparedness for an acute economic situation. Asks why an inquiry cannot be appointed immediately when all government parties want one. Read the speech
- Want to achieve a majority to appoint an inquiry into the introduction of the euro. Asks if the Social Democrats are prepared to support such an alternative given the precarious international economic situation. Read the speech
- Argues that an investigation is needed to be prepared for a possible adoption of the euro. Proposes that an investigation be appointed immediately to enable an orderly adoption if it should become necessary in the future. Read the speech
- Questions about the Sweden Democrats stopping the government from investigating a Swedish introduction of the euro. Read the speech
- Questions whether the Sweden Democrats would oppose the government appointing a proper and official investigation into the euro as soon as possible. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden is increasingly dependent on the eurozone and that sound public finances protect against shocks. Wants the government to appoint an inquiry into the euro in order to respond to the changed security situation. Read the speech
- Want an investigation into the pros and cons of the euro to be carried out as soon as possible. Asks if they can support the initiative to carry out the investigation now instead of waiting until the next mandate period. Read the speech
- Urges the Liberals to support the appointment of an inquiry into the euro in order to move forward on the issue. Argues that small businesses need lower taxes and better employment opportunities to jump-start growth and reduce unemployment. Read the speech
- Questions about whether the party is prepared to follow its parliamentary decision by appointing an investigation as soon as possible regarding the pros and cons of introducing the euro. Read the speech
- Asks if the Christian Democrats have decided to appoint a euro investigation. Argues that an investigation would provide clarity and preparedness for Sweden in economically turbulent times and urges the party to follow its decision. Read the speech
- Criticizes that no investigation is appointed and argues that the Liberals are blocked by SD. Asks how Sweden will achieve a readiness to be able to join the euro. Read the speech
- Argues that the largest party is governing the country in a direction that harms small businesses and economic interests. Asks if it is time to break free in order to be able to get something done in important European issues. Read the speech
Sweden's EU budget contribution and financing debate
- Argues that Sweden should stand up for the EU seizing Russian assets to support Ukraine. Wants the EU to double investments in power grids to reach climate goals and emphasizes the importance of a strong EU. Read the speech
General grants to municipalities: inflation and welfare debate
- Argues that high unemployment costs the municipalities billions and requires investments in small businesses and education. Wants to invest more in primary care and schools in rural areas, criticizes the government's and the Sweden Democrats' decisions in the tax equalization and requests better compensation for municipalities that provide green electricity production. Read the speech
- Asks what the Sverigedemokraterna actually stand for and criticizes them for hiding behind fabrications regarding the Centerpartiet's policy. Argues that Sweden has high unemployment due to a lack of growth and employment policy and accuses them of lacking solutions. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Sweden Democrats for refusing to take responsibility for failures and the lack of clear proposals. Advocates for a new vision for Sweden that focuses on growth, green industrialization, and addressing the disparities in rural areas. Read the speech
Budget proposal: SD, S and C debate taxes and welfare
- Criticizes the government's lack of frugality and increased borrowing despite promises of economic discipline. Argues that state bureaucracy should be reduced to create growth for small businesses and invest in welfare and services in rural areas. Read the speech
- Argues that the government and the Sweden Democrats lack a convincing policy and are somewhat frugal. Wants to be a force for sound public finances and emphasizes the importance of lowered taxes for small businesses to create growth. Read the speech
- Argues that the support for Ukraine must lie outside the usual budget frameworks and that the party is prepared to take on the national debt for this. Wants to pursue a business and growth policy that breaks with the current government's policy. Read the speech
State Budget 2026: Tax cuts, food VAT and child allowance
- Asks how the Sverigedemokraterna view the gaps in welfare between city and country. Criticizes the government's proposal to change the tax equalization, which means that small rural municipalities will lose funds. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Sweden Democrats do not have a grip on their rural policy. Asks if the party stands behind the government's powerful deterioration of welfare in the countryside compared to the investigation's proposals. Read the speech
- Points out that the government's own tables show that many municipalities lose large amounts. Expresses concern that the gaps within the welfare system will be reinforced. Asks if the government actually stands behind the proposal and if there is support for it. Read the speech
- Hopes that the government backs down from the proposal that entails million-dollar losses for municipalities. Criticizes the government's tax equalization which does not strengthen sparsely populated municipalities but redistributes between them. Wants a tax equalization that benefits the countryside and its welfare. Read the speech
- Urges the government to increase the economic support to Ukraine. Criticizes the government's lack of focus on corporate policy and growth as well as their use of borrowed money that does not reduce unemployment. Wants to lower the food VAT and the tax for low and medium incomes. Proposes to significantly lower the employer contribution for small businesses and reduce the red tape to create more jobs. Read the speech
- Argues that the current political situation is conservative and nationalist. Claims that the Social Democrats' way of counting is insane and that the Center Party's policy primarily resembles the January Agreement with a focus on tax cuts for small businesses. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Tidöregeringen for having caused high unemployment, weak growth, and increased regulatory burden for companies. Proposes instead a wise middle-ground cooperation with all who want to jump-start growth and reduce emissions. Read the speech
- Argues that people must be seen as assets and focus on green growth. Suggests that small businesses should receive lower taxes for hiring and opposes longer unemployment benefit periods. Read the speech
- Means that one will not give in on corporate politics, the work line, or faith in people's own initiative. Wants to reintroduce reduced sick pay costs for small businesses in order to reduce costs and unemployment. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the number of hard-working people has decreased while unemployment has increased. Asks why the government does not present concrete proposals to strengthen small businesses and education to get the jobs back. Read the speech
- Argues that the government lacks major measures to turn around the economy and criticizes increased taxes for small businesses. Wants the government to choose a new policy and coalition partners in order to return to a real growth and jobs policy. Read the speech
Government policies: care deduction, deportation, privatization
- Accuses the Sweden Democrats of threatening to withdraw state subsidies to municipalities that do not support the return migration grant. Asks the Minister for Finance whether the threats are serious or empty. Read the speech
Extra budget for defense and Ukraine support including Gripen
- Welcomes the new weapons package and votes in favor of the supplementary budget. Argues that Sweden must send even more support, including Jas 39 Gripen, and increase the annual support to at least 1 percent of GDP. Read the speech
Budget bill debate: lowest tax burden in 50 years and defense
- Criticizes the budget as populist election pork and temporary patchwork on borrowed money. Proposes long-term investments in small businesses, education, and green industry to break unemployment and reach the climate goals. Read the speech
- Asks what the Minister for Finance intends to do to address the high unemployment. Argues that the cost for the unemployment insurance fund has almost doubled during the government's time and that the high unemployment means large amounts of lost money for welfare. Read the speech
- Argues that structural unemployment has increased during the government's time. Criticizes that the budget does not prioritize small and growing companies or reduced red tape, which contributes to poor growth and increased unemployment. Read the speech
- Asks if the Sweden Democrats are satisfied that Sweden has abandoned its climate goals. Also asks if they are happy about the penalties that Sweden will receive from the EU because the goals are not met. Read the speech
- Wants an investment in electric cars and hybrids to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Asks if the government is satisfied that the climate goals are being abandoned due to increased emissions and if they stopped the energy talks. Read the speech
- Argues that taxes must be lowered to increase entrepreneurship, growth, and reduce unemployment. Criticizes that the budget is too small and is primarily financed through loans. Read the speech
- Welcomes the Liberals to a middle. Criticizes the Liberals' party leader for having presented incorrect figures regarding the maximum fee in preschool. Argues that the maximum fee does not constitute an investment in the students' or teachers' qualifications. Read the speech
- Argues that the opposing party has admitted that it is not a historical investment when the maximum fee is removed. Argues that too little is being invested in schools and that students in rural areas and vulnerable areas are hit hard. Read the speech
- Asks why the increase in employer contributions for young people is the only thing being withdrawn and why the reduction is temporary. Argues that the historical school budget in fixed terms only returns to the level at the start of the government. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government shock-increased the employer contribution for young people. Argues that the investment in schools is smaller in nominal terms than last year when ignoring the maximum fee and that it only restores previous cuts. Read the speech
Economic and budget policy: tax cuts, subsidies, and defense
- Asks why the Sverigedemokraterna are increasing costs for small businesses in a situation with record-high unemployment. Criticizes expressions regarding forced mixing and describing parts of the population as a burden. Argues that people who work are of benefit to the economy. Read the speech
- Argues that one must see people as resources and opportunities in order to create growth. Claims that mixing can be positive and that the focus should be on ensuring that people can obtain employment and competence. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden is in an unemployment crisis where unemployment has risen during the government's mandate period. Proposes to lower employment costs, reduce red tape for companies, invest in skill development and invest 50 billion kronor in the countryside. Read the speech
- Argues that it is important to present proposals that address structural problems, lower unemployment, and invest in companies. Criticizes that the current government has raised taxes and costs for companies. Read the speech
- Criticizes the climate policy for not leading to reduced emissions or strong growth. Argues that the school is being weakened through reduced resources and demands a real rural policy. Responds to the question about "lame duck" by asserting that it is the Liberalerna who are in that situation. Read the speech
- Asks whether the government recognizes the current unemployment crisis and the crisis for entrepreneurship. Also asks whether they regret the increased employer contributions and the sick pay responsibility for small companies. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is increasing costs for companies in a serious crisis. Argues that Sweden has a unique unemployment crisis and that growth has decreased compared to other countries. Read the speech
Foreign policy, education, healthcare and UNRWA funding
- Asks why Sweden has not succeeded in obtaining funds from the EU's battery fund and whether the government has applied for or contacted the commission regarding Northvolt's factory in Skellefteå. Read the speech
- Questions whether the government has contacted the responsible commissioner or the commission's chairman. Means that the bankruptcy trustee is still seeking a new owner for the factory in Skellefteå. Read the speech
Consumer protection in credit market to counter over-indebtedness
- Argues that the bill is reasonable and necessary to counter over-indebtedness, but wants to facilitate for debt registers. Criticizes that the proposal limits competition by forcing credit intermediaries to become banks and moves for approval of the Centerpartiet's reservation 2. Read the speech
Rot deduction subsidy: extra budget for construction industry
- Argues that the government's proposal for an increased deduction for home improvements is too narrow to turn the crisis around. Proposes a crisis package that lowers employer contributions as well as doubling the green deduction for home improvements to stimulate growth and climate goals. Read the speech
- Asks if a higher subsidy rate for the rotavdrag (deduction for home improvements) can reverse the current economic crisis. Also asks why the Sweden Democrats are opposed to a green rotavdrag, which is intended to be expanded to also cover energy savings. Read the speech
- Argues that the increased tax deduction for renovation is insufficient to handle the deep economic crisis and the high unemployment. Criticizes the government for mismanaging the economy and failing to lower the costs for companies to hire. Read the speech
Grocery prices: food price commission, tax cuts and EU policy
- Criticizes that food prices have risen while the economy and wages remain stagnant. Proposes lowering employment costs, increasing competition by giving Konkurrensverket a permanent mandate and lowering taxes on companies and jobs. Read the speech
- Argues that the food strategy 2.0 is a disappointment as it lacks concrete measures and goals. Asks how the farmers' profitability and self-sufficiency are to be secured and suggests that their costs should be lowered. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government's food strategy lacks content and concrete goals for self-sufficiency. Proposes measures to lower costs, increase competitiveness, and create more jobs in the green industry and in rural areas. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Sweden Democrats' view on food prices and low self-sufficiency. Asks whether the government will reduce employment costs instead of continuing to increase them. Read the speech
- Argues that the solution to high food prices is to lower the costs for Swedish food producers and increase the degree of self-sufficiency. Criticizes the government for having increased employment costs and demands that these be lowered to lower food prices and create jobs. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden has too low self-sufficiency of food and criticizes the government for having denied proposals for reduced costs for farmers. Proposes concrete measures for increased self-sufficiency and reduced costs for Swedish farmers. Read the speech
- Argues that the Competition Authority should monitor the wholesale level continuously. Criticizes the Christian Democrats for not reducing red tape and high costs for farmers. Wants to lower costs for companies and farmers. Read the speech
- Argues that it is LRF and others who lack concrete goals and means. Criticizes that action has not been taken according to their own program regarding food strategy and emergency stockpiling. Argues that increased costs and red tape hinder cheap food. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Liberals are now dismissing reduced employer contributions as a blunt tool. Argues that reduced costs are important in the current crisis situation and questions how increased employer contributions affect food prices. Read the speech
- Argues that the competence supply must be strengthened and competition strengthened. Proposes that employer contributions be lowered more broadly to benefit small businesses and those who are to enter the labor market. Read the speech
Ukraine aid: C wants to triple support to 75 billion SEK
- Argues that Sweden must act now by tripling the aid to Ukraine to 75 billion kronor. Criticizes that Europe has not mobilized all resources and emphasizes that Sweden has the capacity to give more per capita. Read the speech
- Argues that the current support is not sufficient. Proposes that the Swedish support should be tripled to 75 billion kronor per year. Asks if the Liberalerna still want to double the support or if they want even more. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden should lead through concrete examples and create a strong pool within the EU to support Ukraine. Suggests that Sweden should increase the aid to be the largest per capita and wants the support to be tripled. Read the speech
Spring budget and economic policy tax cuts for high earners
- Criticizes the government's passivity and the tax burden on companies which causes high unemployment and stagnation. Proposes to lower the employer contribution, lower the tax on electricity and invest in small businesses as well as vocational training to save growth and jobs. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the budget is not expansive as the structural saving is zero. Asks when the government will act on the customs chaos and if they will ever lower the costs for small and growing companies. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government does not answer when they will take measures. Asks when the government plans to act to reach the climate goals and handle current crises. Read the speech
- Criticizes SD for being uninterested in strengthening Sweden as a nation by having a low self-sufficiency rate of food. Asks how SD intends to raise the self-sufficiency rate to 80 percent to strengthen the total defense and preparedness. Read the speech
- Argues that the goal for the self-sufficiency rate is important. Criticizes the food strategy for lacking goals and concrete measures and asks how 80 million kronor will be sufficient to reach the goal. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has not invested sufficiently in the countryside. Proposes that investment in the countryside should be made to secure the total defense and increase self-sufficiency of food. Also wants to reduce regulations in order to liberate the countryside. Read the speech
- Criticizes the poor punctuality on the railway due to technical faults. Asks if the Riksdag can take responsibility for the maintenance debt and argues that the budget does not allocate sufficient funds for the railway. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for not prioritizing railway maintenance despite previous promises. Argues that Sweden is getting a growing railway debt while other countries are upgrading and asks if the government is just going to wait for it to sort itself out. Read the speech
- Argues that it is possible to obtain cheap base load power by modernizing hydropower, connecting electricity to district heating, and improving energy efficiency. Claims that these measures can be implemented immediately at a quarter of the cost of new reactors. Read the speech
- Criticizes that investments in a risky nuclear power project would crowd out important investments in defense and the economy. Argues that the project would lead to expensive electricity and that industries risk moving abroad. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden should triple the annual support to Ukraine from 26 to 75 billion kronor. Asks if the government should pursue this quickly because it is urgent. Read the speech
- Supports the proposal but wished for more money and that they were not moved from 2026. Argues that the aid to Ukraine must be made concrete and now, and hopes that the finance committee triples the aid. Read the speech
Government economic policy, tax cuts and family priorities
- Asks when the government will act on the customs crisis. Argues that the government should abandon its wait-and-see policy and powerfully lower costs to protect Swedish jobs and growth. Read the speech
Public procurement: competition, sustainability and rules
- Argues that the government's tax increases have made procurement more expensive and criticizes that too many criteria prevent small businesses from participating. Proposes that the legislation on procurement in the defense area should include healthcare and that a new agency, Ekokrim, be established to combat criminal networks. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has increased costs for small businesses through increased employer contributions and the removal of the high-cost protection. Criticizes the government's policy as leading to reduced new entrepreneurship and increased unemployment. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's handling of unemployment and growth. Argues that the government should take back tax increases on small businesses and instead lower costs to protect jobs and companies. Read the speech
Financial stability: bank tax, wealth register and amortization
- Argues that trade wars and nationalism threaten the financial system and Swedish jobs. Wants to abolish the increased amortization requirement, pause the regular amortization requirement, increase competition between banks and create an eco-crime [unit] to combat fraud. Read the speech
Sweden's Agenda 2030 implementation and climate goals
- Criticizes the government for emissions skyrocketing, electrification stalling, and food security not being strengthened. Argues that the government has removed opportunities for ordinary people to participate in the climate transition and asks who decides on Sweden's climate strategy. Read the speech
Foreign policy, defense, and Ukraine support debate
- Asks if the Minister for Finance can consider tripling the support to Ukraine to 75 billion SEK per year during 2025. Also asks if EU countries can borrow jointly for Ukraine's and the EU's defense. Read the speech
Ukraine support: extra budget for military and economic aid
- Supports the bill but argues that the military support must be scaled up significantly. Proposes that Sweden triples the financial support to over 75 billion kronor and that 3 percent of GDP should be a floor for defense spending. Read the speech
Riksbank financing: independence, interest-free deposits, profits
- Argues that the Riksbank's independence is strengthened by removing the artificial capital requirement. Moves for approval of the committee's proposal to address both short-term and long-term problems with the bank's balance sheet and earnings. Read the speech
Sweden's EU fees: interest costs, electricity grid and budget
General grants to municipalities: S and V want indexing
- Criticizes the government's policy which creates gaps between city and country and leads to underinvestment in rural welfare. Argues that the government has been stingy with the school and proposes an additional 1 billion kronor for small regions as well as that the employer contribution should be lowered. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for having reduced resources to schools and preschools, which has led to layoffs. Argues that the countryside is hit hard and demands that the government prioritizes the countryside's safety, children, school, and welfare. Read the speech
- Argues that Centerpartiet manages the municipalities by investing in what is important and close to people's needs. Criticizes that Sverigedemokraterna have not given the municipalities reduced pension costs, even though it is due to lower inflation. Argues that Sverigedemokraterna have not prioritized the welfare and schools in the countryside. Wants the government to take responsibility for getting teachers back to school to strengthen the countryside. Read the speech
State Budget 2025: Tax cuts, welfare and defense spending
- Asks why the Sweden Democrats choose to spend 2.4 billion on a return migration grant when the government's own investigator calls the proposal meaningless and counterproductive. Asks if the member can explain this prioritization and what the investigator might have misunderstood. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the repatriation grant is prioritized over small business owners, infrastructure, and job creation. Asks how these grants can be prioritized over investments in the Swedish countryside and small businesses when unemployment is at a record high. Read the speech
- Supports the Center Party's budget motion. Criticizes the government's policy which has raised taxes on employment and taxed green electricity. Proposes lowered employer contributions for small businesses, investments in school, rural areas and a people's bonus for electric cars. Read the speech
- Notes that the government's own budget shows that they are not reaching their climate goals and criticizes that the tax on companies' opportunities to hire has been increased. Suggests lowering the employer contribution for small business owners and young people. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Liberals for introducing the Sweden Democrats' tax increases for small businesses and argues that they do not achieve anything in these issues. Criticizes the government's climate policy and argues that their proposals on electric cars and biofuels do not lead to lower emissions. Read the speech
- Proposes that the government increases support to Ukraine to 1 percent of GDP. Criticizes the government for not reaching the climate goals and proposes a powerful electric car bonus as well as stronger incentives to the municipalities for green electricity. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for having increased the tax on hiring and for using mud-slinging instead of presenting its own proposals. Asks why the government does not lift the secrecy to enable an open comparison of climate proposals. Read the speech
Tax cuts, welfare, citizenship and state resource management
- Questions about whether the government stands by the proposed model for financing and risk-sharing for nuclear power despite expert criticism that the model could lead to excessively high electricity prices and risk the industry moving from Sweden. Read the speech
Ukraine support: Gripen jets, refugee aid and 75bn SEK
- Argues that Sweden must take the lead in Europe by increasing the economic support to 75 billion kronor every year. Proposes that the state takes away ownership of Kubal from Moscow and demands a fast track to send Jas 39 Gripen to Ukraine. Read the speech
Budget bill: growth, taxes, welfare, infrastructure and nuclear
- Criticizes the government's budget for not investing sufficiently in small businesses, education, and infrastructure, which leads to high unemployment. Argues that the government is failing to meet the climate goals and demands that they expand the power grid and wind power to secure the industry's future. Read the speech
- Asks whether Sweden should increase support to Ukraine to 1 percent of GDP. Criticizes that the government is investing in return migration grants instead of lowering the tax on small business employment. Read the speech
- Asks why the budget allocates so little to reducing costs for small businesses and criticizes that investments in integration and repatriation are prioritized higher than the needs of small businesses. Also wants to see more money for Ukraine. Read the speech
- Asks why unemployment has risen under the Tidö government while it has fallen in other countries. Also asks what the primary measure is to reduce unemployment. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is once again blaming immigration for the unemployment. Argues that the unemployment can instead be due to the fact that the tax on hiring has been significantly increased. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the budget lacks real investments in the countryside and road maintenance. Argues that money is being taken from agricultural subsidies to the state finances and demands that real investments are made in the countryside instead of just talking about it. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has not presented anything concrete to meet the large deficits in infrastructure. Wants the government to reserve the promised billions so that they go directly to infrastructure. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government blames the Transport Administration's capacity instead of taking responsibility for the deficiencies in the road and rail network. Argues that the government bears the responsibility for the infrastructure functioning and that they must solve the serious problems. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the budget lacks funds for a shelter program for women who are subjected to violence. Asks why there is a lack of funding for this despite the government's goal to combat men's violence against women. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the budget lacks sufficient economic resources to finance exit programs. Argues that larger investments are required to provide women with financial assistance to leave horrific relationships. Read the speech
Riksbank equity restoration and 25 billion SEK capital plan
- Argues that the agreed changes are important to safeguard the Riksbank's independence by restoring the capital with 25 billion and reformulating the requirement for submission into an option. Emphasizes that they have jointly secured the bank's future earning capacity and solved the problem with capital restoration. Read the speech
Economic policy, welfare, and climate transition debate
- Criticizes that the Sweden Democrats are talking down the large green industrial investments in Sweden and northern Sweden. Argues that the public subsidies to Northvolt are very low and that the critics are confusing these with subsidies from other countries. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Sweden Democrats are bad-mouthing an investment that is not state-subsidized. Argues that the state is failing to deliver necessary infrastructure and that it is the private sector that wants to invest in northern Sweden. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's economic policy for causing rising unemployment and weak growth. Proposes lowering employer contributions, lifting the responsibility for sick pay from small businesses, removing the wage floor for labor immigration, and investing in infrastructure and education. Read the speech
- Argues that a cooperation in the middle would be good for Sweden. Criticizes the Liberals' handling of the school system and argues that climate policy is going off track as emissions increase and electric car sales have stalled. Asks how people in the countryside are supposed to afford the transition when the government has made it more expensive to switch to an electric car. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is investing in cheaper fuel instead of providing a people's bonus for car replacement. Argues that the school is in an immediate crisis due to reduced support for teachers and students. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is not protecting the small business line and that job creation is slowing down. Criticizes that the costs of hiring have been increased and asks why priority has not been given to lowering taxes for small businesses. Read the speech
- Proposes lowering employer contributions and taxes to reduce costs for small and growing companies. Criticizes the government for lacking concrete small business policy and demands concrete proposals to create jobs. Read the speech
Extra budget for Ukraine defense materiel and JAS Gripen support
- Argues that Sweden and the EU must increase support for Ukraine. Wants the government to give an unambiguous promise to send JAS 39 Gripen as soon as possible. Criticizes that the support is too little and too late. Read the speech
Sweden's continued support for Ukraine and defense industry
- Urges the government to do what is necessary for Ukraine to win. Proposes that Sweden sends Jas 39 Gripen now and sends more money for weapons immediately instead of spreading them over three years. Read the speech
- Asks why Sweden still has not sent Jas 39 Gripen to Ukraine despite that a long time has passed. Also asks whether it is compatible with Swedish security interests that Rusal, a part of the Russian military industry, has a factory in Sweden. Read the speech
- Argues that the possibility of training pilots has existed for a long time and that weapons are needed now. Wants to forcibly manage and sell the Swedish aluminum factory in Sundsvall to give the money to Ukraine. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's low daily allowance to Ukrainian refugees which leads to misery. Asks if the Social Democrats can support the proposal for a special temporary allowance so that they can live decently. Read the speech
- Criticizes that separate rules for Ukrainian refugees have created an undignified misery. Urges the government to correct this through a temporary compensation until they are registered in the population register. Read the speech
- Argues that the Sweden Democrats are aware of the ongoing propaganda war. Asks if they understand that their rhetoric plays into Putin's hands or if they care about it. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Sweden Democrats repeat claims that there is no upper limit or that the stocks are empty. Suggests that they should take back their statements and admit that they were wrong. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden is not doing enough to seize Russian assets. Suggests that the government lends these funds to Ukraine and demands that the Russian aluminum factory Kubal be placed under forced administration to finance war efforts. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the proposed tripling of ammunition production is insufficient. Asks if the Kristdemokraterna support a proposal for higher compensation to Ukrainian refugees to improve their living conditions. Read the speech
- Argues that current conditions for refugees are insufficient. Pleads for the government to temporarily double the daily allowance to refugees to reach the minimum levels in Europe. Read the speech
- Underlines civil society's efforts. Asks why Sweden does not stop Russian gas when other EU countries do and criticizes that Russian shadow fleets are allowed to pump money into the Russian war chest. Read the speech
- Hope that the government makes the efforts required to stop the shadow fleet's unloading in the Baltic Sea. Ask if the Liberals can support a temporary higher compensation to Ukrainian refugees so that they can live with dignity. Read the speech
Troll factories, forestry, animal welfare and democracy debate
- Asks whether the government has received information that troll factories have been exploited by foreign powers, for example Russia, in hostile influence campaigns against Sweden. Also asks whether those who operated these troll factories were aware of foreign interference. Read the speech
Construction crisis, healthcare, economy and national security
- Asks how much of the 35.5 billion SEK that Sweden is to receive from the EU's recovery fund has been paid out so far. Also asks how much of this money Sweden risks losing due to the government's policy. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government's policy has increased emissions by replacing the reduction obligation and the climate bonus with nothing. Asks how much money Sweden is losing and how much of the 21 billion that is heading out. Read the speech
Spring budget priorities: nuclear power, healthcare and education
- Criticizes the government's policy as half-hearted due to lack of investments in school, police, and climate. Argues that the government opposes the work line and small businesses through increased taxes and that they risk destroying Sweden's green economy. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden should provide significantly greater support to Ukraine. Asks if the government wishes they had invested more to avoid the mass resignations of teachers and counselors that are now occurring in schools. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is not doing enough to prevent mass layoffs of teachers and lacks priorities in the budget. Asks if the Finance Minister regrets the removal of the reduced employer contribution for young people. Read the speech
- Criticizes that Oscar Sjöstedt is launching a frontal attack against investments in green industry in northern Sweden. Asks if the Finance Minister is keeping the Sweden Democrats away from these industrial investments. Read the speech
- Criticizes that SD is trying to stop large industrial projects in northern Sweden by citing a specific report. Argues that Sweden risks losing the global race regarding battery factories and fossil-free steel if these projects are stopped. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for ignoring the countryside and the lack of investments in school, healthcare, and self-sufficiency. Argues that the infrastructure is neglected and wants the state to take responsibility for addressing the maintenance debt. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the mass layoffs of teachers and counselors continue despite previous investments. Argues that the government prioritizes cheaper plastic bags and snus over necessary investments in schools. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government has negotiated away the future of schoolchildren and youth by failing to meet the cost crisis in schools. Asks if the Liberal Party regrets raising the tax on employing young people despite previous promises of reductions. Read the speech
Financial stability: SD, S, and V debate fraud and loans
Extra budget for defense materiel and Ukraine support
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal but criticizes that the current package is far from sufficient. Proposes a special fund of at least one percent of GDP and demands that Jas 39 Gripen be delivered to Ukraine now. Read the speech
Healthcare, defense, migration and social issues debate
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- Asks if the ministers want to help people in acute distress here and now by giving them higher compensation via the Riksdag while waiting for population registration. Criticizes that the ministers did not listen to the question. Read the speech
General grants to municipalities: V demands 20 billion SEK
- Criticizes the government's lack of priorities and the welfare crisis. Argues that inflation and pension payments have created large deficits for municipalities and regions. Wants to prioritize the school by allocating 5 billion to a sector grant. Proposes to consolidate targeted grants into general grants of 11 billion. Also wants to stop tax increases on young employees. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Minister's claim that mass layoffs are a fantasy. Argues that layoffs in Gothenburg and Malmö are real and asks why the state prioritizes other investments over the school's needs in the crisis. Read the speech
- Criticizes that resources are being allocated to non-prioritized areas instead of schools in the countryside. Asks why the government is raising the tax on labor and not compensating the municipalities for these increases. Argues that parents notice that resources are disappearing from the school. Read the speech
State Budget 2024: Tax cuts, welfare crisis and subsidies
- Criticizes the Sweden Democrats' promises of lower diesel prices and argues that the party fails to take responsibility for infrastructure during investments. Also asks whether the party cares about the economic costs of hate speech. Read the speech
- Asks whether the Sweden Democrats intend to negotiate away infrastructure and state support for industrial initiatives in Norrland. Criticizes that the party uses rhetoric to create confrontation and culture wars, which costs money and threatens jobs. Read the speech
- Thanks Ali Esbati for his work and expresses respect for his ability as a debater. Expresses that he will be missed in the Riksdag and wishes him luck in the future. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is not investing in the trains and the road network. Asks if the government has given up the goal of reaching 2 percent of GDP in defense spending by 2026. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is not keeping the promised schedules for the defense expansion. Criticizes that the budget prioritizes lowered fuel taxes over defense, which means that the goals for 2028 are not met. Read the speech
- Proposes approval of the Center Party's reservation on a green, liberal budget alternative. Criticizes the government's lack of direction, increased employer contributions, and removed climate subsidies. Proposes tax cuts for workers, professional groups within the welfare sector, and small businesses. Wants to invest more in schools, crime fighting, and an inclusive climate transition. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has changed definitions to postpone defense investments. Responds that the Social Democrats are copying the Center Party's proposal and that their budget proposal would be a second choice if negotiations occur. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the opposing party voted with Vänsterpartiet on economic issues. Argues that the opposing party chose SD's proposal with increased tax on labor and fewer resources for the school. Read the speech
- Argues that the budget shows that the climate goals are not being met and criticizes that tax cuts have been prioritized over the school. Asks how the government can raise the employer contributions for small businesses and young people despite previous promises. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Liberals for having deprioritized the school in the negotiations and argues that they have been overridden by the Sweden Democrats' priorities. Asks why they are raising the employer contributions despite previous promises to lower them. Read the speech
- Agrees with the need for measures for Ukraine but wishes that Jas 39 Gripen be sent. Argues that the tax on labor should be lowered instead of raised and criticizes the Ministry of Finance for a lack of strength in school priorities. Asks how much Sweden will have to pay for missing the climate goals and who makes the decisions regarding industrial investments in the north. Read the speech
- Questions whether the Minister for Finance can deny the Sweden Democrats' claims regarding the shortage of electricity and government investments. Wants to replace the reduction obligation with cheaper biofuels to lower costs in rural areas. Read the speech
Extra budget for Ukraine defense materiel and weapons support
- Supports the supplementary budget but argues that Sweden must send much more money and weapons. Criticizes that the support is too little and too late and urges the government to send Jas 39 Gripen to Ukraine. Read the speech
Budget bill priorities: welfare, defense, and inflation
- Criticizes the government's lack of growth policy and argues that the budget leads to a welfare crisis where schools and the countryside are affected. Proposes that the tax on labor and corporate costs should be lowered to increase growth and curb inflation. Read the speech
- Asks why the government does not answer that their decision is expected to increase emissions. Criticizes the priorities and argues that the government chooses cheaper plastic bags over a thousand new teachers. Read the speech
- Criticizes that priorities are made for plastic bags instead of teachers. Argues that it is unacceptable that emissions increase by 20 percent and questions how Sweden will gain respect if it does not follow international agreements. Read the speech
- Questions about the Sweden Democrats' view on emissions and climate policy in the budget. Also asks if they are still opposed to Fit for 55 and questions whether the diesel price will actually fall. Read the speech
- Asks whether the emissions are decreasing sufficiently according to the budget and whether the party is still opposed to Fit for 55. Criticizes that the promise of petrol checks for the countryside is never realized. Read the speech
- Highlights the competence shortage as an important issue during the inflation crisis. Criticizes the government for having raised marginal taxes in professions with shortages and proposes that full investment be made in transition study support and the university college. Read the speech
Monetary policy 2022: S, SD, and V debate Riksbank role
- Argues that the Riksbank has not fulfilled the goal but has acted according to the framework. Wants to safeguard the bank's independence, keep the debate alive through inquiries and focus on fiscal supply-side stimulus to lower costs. Read the speech
Economic policy guidelines: fiscal priorities and tax cuts
- Criticizes Sjöstedt's presentation as populist and argues that it attacks large projects in Norrland. Asks if Sjöstedt knows what the price of milk is that the farmers are receiving right now. Read the speech
- Criticizes SD for disparaging Norrland and Swedish green industrialization. Proposes a long-term agricultural deduction to secure farmers' competitiveness in the climate crisis. Read the speech
- Asks why the government has raised the tax on labor despite advocating for the work line. Also asks why farmers and Gotland have not received clear information or financial support in their respective crises. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is raising unemployment benefits and taxes while simultaneously denying a stimulus upon transition to work. Advocates for a permanent agricultural deduction to secure the food supply and demands answers regarding support for dairy farmers as well as Gotland's problems. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's paralysis and lack of information to the municipalities. Argues that employment costs should be lowered, investment should be made in vocational colleges, and a green deduction as well as a green credit for energy savings should be introduced. Read the speech
- Argues that the budget prioritizes schools over cheaper fuels for city commuters. Criticizes the government's tax increases for municipalities and regions and argues that farmers need faster financial support. Proposes replacing oil with cheap Swedish biofuel. Read the speech
- Argues that the countryside is concerned about cuts in services and elderly care. Proposes that the tax on Swedish fuel be lowered and that investments in the Swedish production base be encouraged to reach the climate goals. Read the speech
- Questions about whether the government follows the Sweden Democrats' line regarding green industrial projects and whether municipalities should wait for decisions regarding the school. Argues that the government should lower employment costs to create jobs and lower inflation. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Finance Minister for not responding to the Center Party's visions and questions the government's opposition to lowering companies' costs to combat inflation. Argues that the government has raised taxes and criticizes the lack of clarity regarding the school's funding. Read the speech
Financial stability: amortization, starter loans and cash
- Wants to move for approval of specific reservations. Criticizes the government's passivity in the crisis and proposes that the amortization requirements be paused, especially the reinforced requirement. Also argues that one must be more careful with stress-testing and auditing the financial markets. Read the speech
Government health proposal and economic priorities debate
- Criticizes the government's budget for lacking investments in small businesses, rural areas, and the climate. Argues that the government should lower employer contributions to strengthen jobs and lower inflation. Read the speech
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- Asks why the government prioritizes lowering the tax on plastic bags over lowering the tax on employing young people. Argues that the proposed measures lower inflation by lowering costs. Read the speech
- Asks why the extension of the diesel tax cut is the only proposal for the countryside and farmers. Also asks whether resources for lowered fuel prices should be prioritized for people in the countryside rather than for commuters to large cities. Read the speech
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- Criticizes the government's climate policy for harming Swedish industry and the biogas industry. Argues that the government is not doing enough to lower electricity bills, prepare for winter, or accelerate the expansion of wind power. Read the speech
- Asks how it is possible that the government raised the employer contributions for small businesses by 6 billion, despite that reduced contributions were an important election promise. Argues that small businesses must receive a tax cut. Read the speech
- Argues that the previous statement was rather a campaign promise than economic history. Suggests that small businesses be given the opportunity to hire young people to turn the economy around without increasing inflation. Read the speech
Household finances: S, M, and V debate inflation measures
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- Argues that the work line is important and that small businesses should create jobs. Criticizes increased employer contributions for small businesses and tax increases that cost jobs and asks if the Finance Minister will restore these funds. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is raising employer contributions by 12 percentage points despite previous promises of reductions. Asks what the government intends to do with the 1.2 billion kronor taken from pressured municipalities and regions. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the promise of lowered diesel prices has not been fulfilled. Suggests that the reduction of 3 kronor should be specifically targeted at those who are dependent on the car and asks how large the reduction will be. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the promised tax cuts on fuel have decreased in value. Argues that they want to give people in the countryside a reduction of more than one krona by pausing the reduction obligation and lowering the tax on the renewable. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for not taking powerful measures and for raising the employer contributions. Argues that lowered employer contributions are the only fiscal instrument that lowers inflation while simultaneously strengthening the economy and increasing employment. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Liberals will raise employer contributions despite previous promises. Argues that this makes things difficult for companies, destroys jobs for young people, and increases costs when inflation is skyrocketing. Read the speech
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Ukraine defense materiel budget: tanks, artillery, robots
- Strongly supports the decision to deliver main battle tanks, artillery pieces, and robot systems. Argues that Sweden must send more weapons, money, and ammunition, as well as increase the compensation to Ukrainian refugees. Read the speech
Temporary tax on electricity producers' excess profits
- Criticizes the government's tardiness in repaying capacity fees to small businesses. Argues that the government has failed completely to get the money to the companies on time despite it being prioritized. Read the speech
- Criticizes that small businesses need actual money in the account rather than the possibility of borrowing on the tax account. Asks how the government could have failed so capitally in delivering the promised support on time. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for not having been able to return capacity fees to Swedish small businesses in time. Asks if it is acceptable that Swedish companies are affected by bankruptcies and layoffs while companies in Finland have already received tax reliefs. Read the speech
- Argues that the high tone comes from desperate small business owners who risk bankruptcy. Asks if it is okay that small businesses do not receive any help until in six months despite previous promises. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's tardiness and lack of management which have caused bankruptcies and layoffs among small businesses. Argues that the tax should be used to help households and companies with energy savings or go to Ukraine. Read the speech
AP funds operations 2021: ethics, regulation and politics
- Argues that the AP funds are functioning well and have delivered good returns. Criticizes companies owned by the funds for conducting political lobbying against sustainability and demands that this should be countered. Read the speech
EU budget financing: SD opposes taxes, C wants Ukraine loans
- Wants to increase support to Ukraine through EU-common loans. Argues that these loans must be expanded but not become a general financing instrument. Criticizes the expansion of the EU's taxing rights and emphasizes the importance of strict conditionality. Read the speech
General grants to municipalities: SD 13bn, V wants 24bn more
- Argues that targeted grants are complicated and often too small to make a difference. Wants to consolidate the government's targeted grants to increase the general funds by 4 billion kronor to give the municipalities more room for maneuver. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Sweden Democrats for not delivering on their promise of lower diesel prices. Asks why the reduction is not targeted towards people in the countryside who are in direct need of it. Read the speech
- Argues that petrol companies can lower prices for rural residents. Criticizes the opponent's proposal as a waste of money and argues that concrete subsidies at the pump are necessary instead of empty promises. Proposes to give 5 kronor extra per kilometer to rural residents. Read the speech
State Budget 2023: Welfare, economy, climate and nuclear
- Criticizes that the budget shock-increases the tax on jobs and entrepreneurship by 6 billion kronor. Asks when the promised reduction of the diesel price will come and why money is not directed to the countryside instead of city dwellers. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the opponent has not delivered on their promises regarding price reductions. Suggests giving residents in rural areas a check of 3 kronor at the pump and wants to redistribute funds from the travel deduction to these. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is making the largest cut in Swedish aid ever. Argues that aid should not be used as an ATM for other initiatives when people in Ukraine and other countries suffer from hunger and poverty. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is reducing aid and using it as a source of funding. Argues that the cuts affect the UN system and democracy aid, which is necessary to reach vulnerable people and counter oppression. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government for underdelivering on electricity price protection and climate measures, as well as for abandoning the work principle and the countryside. Proposes instead tax cuts for small businesses and young people, as well as targeted investments in the countryside, farmers, and green investments. Read the speech
- Wish to vote in favor of the Center Party's budget motion to lower taxes on work and entrepreneurship. Criticizes the government's budget for raising employer contributions for young people and small businesses. Read the speech
- Wants long-term tax cuts for companies so that they dare to hire and get through the crisis. Criticizes the government's tax increases of 6 billion kronor for entrepreneurship and argues that the work line is being abandoned in favor of benefits. Read the speech
Ukraine defense budget: winter equipment and economic aid
- Argues that every weapon used to defeat Putin is a weapon for Sweden's security. Criticizes that the economic aid is insufficient and calls for greater financial support as well as a Marshall Plan for reconstruction. Read the speech
Budget bill consequences for welfare, economy and climate
- Argues that the budget contains gaping holes regarding jobs, rural areas, and the climate. Criticizes that the government is raising the tax on hiring young people, removing the climate bonus, and not delivering on promises of lowered fuel prices. Read the speech
- Asks why the budget lacks major investments to reduce unemployment and criticizes that the tax on hiring is increased for small businesses. Argues that the government prioritizes the unemployment insurance fund (a-kassan) over reforms of the unemployment insurance. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government answers questions with irrelevant topics and argues that instead of reforming the a-kassan, they are only putting money into it. Asks why the tax on employing young people is being raised. Read the speech
- Asks when, as a result of the policy promises, the diesel price will be 10 kronor lower for voters in the countryside. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the reduction in the fuel price is uncertain and dependent on the global situation. Asks why funds for increased car replacement in rural areas instead go to short-distance commuters in large cities. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's failure to manage the financing of municipalities, healthcare, and schools during the recession. Argues that immigration contributes to the economy and advocates for optimism and solutions for integration instead of pessimism. Read the speech
- Asks how international crises are to be managed with fewer aid funds. Criticizes that the budget lacks an announced emergency aid to farmers and that nothing is allocated to the rural program. Read the speech
- Asks why the government does not present an additional billion to the rural development program despite previous agreements. Asks why the reduction of the fuel tax for farmers is not made permanent and why they are not allowed to sell alcohol from microbreweries. Read the speech
- Asks about the drastic cuts in funds for matching for the unemployed when previous similar cuts have caused great turmoil. Criticizes that the tax cut on all pensions that the party supports is missing from the budget. Read the speech
- Argues that drastic cuts without a proper plan will create very large problems. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.