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Martina Johansson (C)
What Martina Johansson 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.
Social services: KD wants drug tests and fines for parents
- Thank you for the work that has been performed and I wish you luck in the future. Mean that one is in agreement that the children's best interests should always be put first, even if one is not always in agreement on the solutions. Read the speech
- Argues that early interventions should be based on voluntariness and trust and supports temporary parental leave. Criticizes coercive fines and electronic surveillance as too intrusive. Wants to investigate why parents refuse interventions. Read the speech
- Thanks the speaker for her commitment to children's rights. Read the speech
New law on child placement: KD, SD, V and S debate proposal
- Welcomes the legislation that modernizes children's rights and attachment. Argues that early interventions, better detection of violence, and aftercare are crucial. Moves for approval of reservation 2 and a collective evaluation of decisions regarding children's rights. Read the speech
Ban on cousin marriage and close relatives to stop honor crimes
- Argues that the ban is important to send a clear signal against forced marriages. Wants the legislation not to become symbolic politics but to be complemented with education, knowledge within social services, and a stop to deportations of teenagers to countries where they risk being forced into marriage. Read the speech
- Means that Centerpartiet supports the change but emphasizes the importance of working with broader structures to break honor-related violence. Explains that forced marriage is never acceptable and contradicts claims about free immigration. Read the speech
- Chooses not to answer the question regarding punishment at this time. Means that the work to counter honor-related violence must continue by working with structures and the individuals who cause the violence. Read the speech
Guardianship reform and national register for security
- Welcomes the bill as a necessary reform that strengthens the individual's influence and introduces a national proxy register. Argues that children under 16 years of age should also have the right to information about their lives and calls on the government to go further in this. Read the speech
Working environment: safety reps, crime and training rights
- Argues that the work environment work must be preventive and proposes that the regulatory framework be adapted to become more flexible for small companies. Also wants the Swedish Work Environment Authority to work in a more supportive and advisory manner. Read the speech
Children and young people in social services and child poverty
- Criticizes the focus on control and punishment instead of addressing children's mental health and the quality of care. Proposes a children's rights committee to take collective responsibility, strengthen aftercare with contact persons, and introduce consistent trauma screening. Read the speech
Labor market, economy, environment and security debate
- Argues that many students leave their studies without jobs due to a lack of contact with the labor market. Proposes introducing student employees according to a Danish model to strengthen establishment and asks if the minister is prepared to proceed with the proposal. Read the speech
Public Employment Service support for persons with disabilities
- Argues that everyone can contribute if they receive support based on their circumstances. Criticizes that the government does not fully respond to the National Audit Office's recommendations and calls for a review of the regulatory framework as well as the levels of the wage subsidy. Read the speech
Electronic estate inventories and paternity rules debate
- Asks why the legal responsibility for an unmarried mother is considered different than for a married man. Argues that the legislation should not assume that men are perpetrators of violence and wants to enable digital confirmation of parenthood. Read the speech
- Want to clarify that the proposal is based on the parents being in agreement. Means that one should be able to confirm the parenthood before the child is born and automatically receive joint custody. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government dismisses two announcements as they are not satisfied. Argues that the quality has not been investigated in practice and that parents demand legal equality by establishing parenthood before birth. Read the speech
Labor law: platform economy regulation and shorter hours
- Argues that the parties should negotiate the terms and that politics should keep an arm's length distance. Criticizes the government's increase of the wage floor and opposes statutory reduction of working hours as it risks harming companies. Read the speech
Labor market policy and unemployment insurance changes
- Argues that unemployment is a multifaceted problem that requires individual solutions rather than uniform rules. Proposes permanent reduced employer contributions for young people, better relocation support and that companies without collective agreements should be granted access to wage subsidies. Read the speech
Electricity prices, housing, crime and migration policy
- Argues that decisions should be made based on facts. Asks where the information that 100 percent refuse interventions comes from and why the government is pushing the proposal forward without better knowledge. Read the speech
Family law: honor violence, paternity, and child guardianship
- Argues that there is a lack of drive from the government to prioritize joint custody from the beginning. Asks why the Sweden Democrats dismissed the proposal to investigate parenthood before the child's birth despite previous commitment. Read the speech
- Argues that parenthood does not need to be established before birth as the current order works. Does not want Vänsterpartiet or Sverigedemokraterna in a government because of their view on foreign policy. Read the speech
- Argues that children who are not exposed to violence must also be protected. Proposes that children should automatically have both parents as guardians regardless of whether the parents are married or not. Asks if the member is prepared to protect the children's right to both parents. Read the speech
- Asks what difference it makes for the child which legal agreement the parents have. Means that all children have the same value and right to their parents regardless of the parents' legal agreement. Read the speech
- Wants to modernize the Children and Parents Code to reflect today's society and base it on the child's best interests rather than the parents' agreement. Proposes that parents should be guardians from the beginning, that more than two guardians should be allowed and that mandatory mediation before court be introduced. Read the speech
Government policy on unemployment, school and integration
- Argues that unemployment in Sweden is high and that academics constitute a large part of the unemployed. Criticizes the government's policy for jobs having become fewer and emissions having increased and asks for answers for long-term unemployed academics. Read the speech
Economic security for families: SD housing allowance and M tax cuts
- Wants to level differences between households and counteract child poverty by ensuring the child allowance is the same for all children. Argues that the parental leave should retain the freedom of choice but be investigated to increase women's incentives to return to the labor market. Read the speech
Economic security in old age: S, C, and V pension plans
- Argues that the current pension system is economically sustainable because each generation bears its own costs. Wants a clearer basic protection and higher pension levels for wage earners. Read the speech
Gang crime, elderly care and criminal policy debate
- Criticizes that the government ignores the referral bodies' rejection of the proposal that 13-year-olds should be able to be sentenced to imprisonment. Asks why the government is proceeding despite criticism regarding the lack of evidence and risks to children's development. Read the speech
New social services act: preventive work and children's rights
- Welcomes the legislation that increases the child perspective and focus on early interventions. Criticizes the repatriation mission and wants longer follow-up periods as well as that children between 12 and 15 years of age should be able to say yes to open interventions. Read the speech
- Argues that the legislation is good, but criticizes the return migration grant as it goes against preventive work and inclusion. Asks how the Liberals could let an illiberal part of the law pass. Read the speech
- Hopes that the new legislation leads to better cooperation and more early interventions. Criticizes that employees may end up in ethical dilemmas due to the repatriation mission and asks how the Liberalerna let these sentences remain in the bill. Read the speech
- Praises the work with the new legislation. However, criticizes that return migration is used as a justification for preventive work and questions how the child's rights are protected if municipalities with poor finances are forced to make these choices. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the social services should initiate a dialogue on voluntary return. Argues that this harms integration by singling out individuals and advises against including it in the law. Read the speech
Economic family policy: tax cuts, housing and child allowance
- Argues that the parental leave system needs to be adapted to modern family constellations and values in order to promote equal parenting. Wants increased flexibility, an unlimited number of double days, an equality bonus, and a lowered time limit for the withdrawal of parental leave. Read the speech
Joint custody for children of unmarried parents at birth
- Argues that current regulations violate the Convention on the Rights of the Child because children do not have a right to both parents from the beginning. Wants the legislation to equate mothers and fathers and that joint custody should be able to be arranged before the child is born. Read the speech
- Argues that joint custody should become automatic upon digital confirmation of parenthood. Asks if the minister can consider a discussion on modernizing the Parentage Code to better adapt it to today's lifestyle and values. Read the speech
- Argues that the Children and Parents Code is difficult to interpret because it is based on marriage. Wants joint custody to become automatic upon confirmation of parenthood in order to equate the child's rights regardless of the parents' civil status. Read the speech
Family law: honor violence, cousin marriage and joint custody
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- Points out that children born via surrogacy outside the EU are not included in the proposal. Urges the Moderaterna to push for issues regarding automatic joint custody and the right to more than two guardians. Read the speech
- Argues that the Children and Parents Code is outdated as it is based on married couples with common children. Asks if the government will initiate a dialogue with all parties before the investigation that is to be appointed during the spring. Read the speech
- Hopes for a broad consensus for the best interests of the child. Criticizes the previous meeting as a monologue rather than a dialogue and argues that the government should provide feedback after having received views. Read the speech
- Argues that the Children and Parents Code is outdated and proposes automatic joint custody. Also wants to investigate altruistic surrogacy, the possibility of more than two guardians, and evaluate future powers of attorney. Read the speech
- Proposes altruistic surrogacy in Sweden. Argues that this should take place within Swedish healthcare without compensation in order to prevent people from being forced to seek options abroad. Read the speech
- Argues that it is okay to buy someone else's body against the person's will. Proposes that an investigation be conducted on how surrogacy should be regulated based on Swedish ethics and morals. Wants children to be born in Sweden in an ethical and sustainable way. Read the speech
Social services for children: parenting, foster homes, resources
- Wants to focus on early interventions to counteract violence and neglect before children end up in crime. Criticizes the lack of quality follow-up and proposes a children's rights committee to ensure a holistic perspective over the parliamentary term. Read the speech
Sis special youth homes: Audit report on care deficiencies
- Argues that children have a right to a safe upbringing and support. Criticizes the deficient follow-up of the care's content and asks how the quality for the individual child is followed up. Wants the government to report the results of the quality follow-up annually. Read the speech
- Argues that the government needs to return to how the quality for the individual shall be followed up annually. Asks why the government does not want to perform a quality follow-up based on the measures that actually make a difference for the individual child. Read the speech
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Government priorities: tax cuts, coastal protection and healthcare
- Questions about whether the Minister for Rural Affairs can be inspired by the Center Party's previous proposal. Suggests that the government's relocation grant be converted into a recruitment support to attract people to welfare jobs in the countryside. Read the speech
Convention on the Rights of the Child compliance report
- Argues that the government has good ambitions and has taken good measures to strengthen children's rights. However, wants to see better follow-up, methods for municipalities and a holistic approach that covers more areas. Read the speech
Economic security for families: S wants 200 kr, V wants 400 kr
- Advocates for a modern parental leave policy with increased flexibility and freedom of choice to promote the child's best interests and equality. Criticizes the government for lagging behind in issues regarding destructive relationships and wants to see faster reforms as well as a severance pay. Read the speech
Sickness insurance reforms: V wants 80% benefit, S cuts wait
- Criticizes the government for not having conducted analyses of sick leave and for rule changes having led to longer sick leave periods. Proposes that the commission's proposals be followed and that a system to cover high sick pay costs for entrepreneurs be reintroduced. Read the speech
- Want Finsam to function better and for Försäkringskassan to take a much greater responsibility. Also proposes more flexible benefit levels to facilitate a gradual return to work after sick leave. Read the speech
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Employer declaration: information on absences to reduce fraud
- Argues that the responsibility for correct payments should not lie with entrepreneurs, especially small and medium-sized enterprises. Criticizes the administrative burden and suggests instead digital systems where Försäkringskassan or the parents take responsibility. Moves to reject. Read the speech
Nighttime seclusion in youth homes for safety and security
- Argues that society has failed to provide children with the right support and that restrictive measures should be a last resort. Moves for the bill to be rejected but proposes a time-limited law with requirements for documentation and healthcare personnel. Read the speech
- Argues that the law is needed as the situation is now, but wants it to be time-limited and reviewed regularly. Moves to reject the proposal because the government does not include other parties in a joint discussion. Read the speech
- Argues that the proposal should not be a restrictive measure that exists until further notice. Asks for clear feedback on the government's measures to know if they are having the desired effect. Wishes for joint work to prevent crime. Read the speech
Child safety over parental rights: S, V, and C debate laws
- Thanks the government for the proposals and the investigation on independent counsel for children. However, criticizes that the government dismisses previous announcements regarding education and uniform methods, which suggests that the children's perspective is not fully prioritized. Read the speech
Property division time limits for victims of domestic violence
HVB homes criminal networks, aid budget and security debate
- Argues that independent adults are needed for children and young people who do not receive the correct treatment. Asks why the government does not provide money to independent organizations in the budget so that this work can continue here and now. Read the speech
Travel ban for children: LVU expansion and 20-year limit
- Welcomes the legislation that provides better protection for children against being taken abroad. Argues that cooperation with parents is important and wants conversion therapy to be criminalized. Read the speech
Electronic communication and youth home visits: SD, M, V
- Supports the legislation but expresses concern over the limitation of children's rights. Wants to ensure regular follow-up of individual decisions and that the implementation occurs with the correct knowledge support. Asks why the government does not ensure that only the right youths are restricted. Read the speech
- Argues that the current organization is unable to live up to its mandates as children have been cut off from contact on incorrect grounds. Wants the government to open up for specific supervision requirements and better follow-up to avoid incorrect restrictions. Read the speech
- Supports the legislation to limit electronic communication to ensure care and the staff's work. Argues that deficiencies at Sis require that body searches are always performed by two employees and demands annual follow-up of the law's effects. Read the speech
- Asks how the minister ensures that the legislation is implemented correctly and measured in daily care. Also asks how children are included in evaluations and how the employees' training is followed up. Argues that effects must be measured rather than merely appointing inquiries. Read the speech
- Argues that the measures must be knowledge-based and measurable to make a difference for the individual child. Proposes that Socialstyrelsen be tasked with ensuring knowledge, research, and quality measurement within child and youth care. Read the speech
Children's rights in custody disputes and family law changes
- Asks why the Christian Democrats are rejecting a motion to investigate a legal representative for children, despite having previously proposed the same thing and expressed support for children having their own representative. Read the speech
- Asks if Kristdemokraterna is backing down on the issue of a legal representative for children to favor Moderaterna. Argues that an agreement was previously reached on similar announcements for other issues. Read the speech
- Argues that it is clear that the Sweden Democrats want to investigate a legal representative for children. Asks if the member believes that children should have their own legal representative in those cases where the dispute goes as far as to court. Read the speech
- Argues that an investigation is necessary to weigh the pros and cons. Criticizes that the government plans to propose legal counsel for children without an investigation basis and emphasizes the need to put the child's perspective at the center. Read the speech
- Argues that family law issues are crucial for the safety of children and adults and criticizes the government for not prioritizing or acting quickly on promises of investigations. Proposes mandatory mediation and demands that the child's perspective should guide in custody disputes. Read the speech
Family law and child's best interests proposal debate
- Asks why the government cannot present a specific date for the appointment of the inquiry into faster property division processes. Argues that the government should be able to prioritize both children's rights and the inquiry simultaneously. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government cannot provide a date for when the inquiry into property divisions is to be appointed. Argues that it must be possible to work on both safer homes and the property division inquiry simultaneously. Read the speech
Gender Recognition Act: self-identification and medical care
- Argues that 16-year-olds, together with their guardians, can make decisions about gender identity. Criticizes the Sweden Democrats for contradicting themselves by wanting to judge 13-year-olds as adults but opposing 16-year-olds' right to self-determination. Read the speech
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- Supports the bill that separates legal gender change from medical treatment in order to strengthen trans people's right to self-identification. Argues that the proposal is well-investigated and criticizes the opponents' arguments as being based on prejudice rather than facts. Read the speech
- Argues that the proposal entails important changes for the rights of hbtqi persons and people's equal value. Points out that there is no legislation regarding gender-segregated spaces, but that they have been established according to tradition. Read the speech
- Criticizes the harsh view of people who are not like oneself. Argues that the Gender Equality Authority does not see that the bill affects gender equality work. Asks if visitation zones should have undergone a longer investigation process. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Christian Democrats' historical stance on the rights of hbtqi persons. Argues that the bill concerns legal gender reassignment, not hormone treatment, and that decisions are made jointly with healthcare staff and guardians. Asks if there are any arguments that could make the Christian Democrats change their minds. Read the speech
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Authority and local community cooperation in infrastructure
- Asks how the minister plans to follow up that residents and business operators can have a real influence and how he ensures that people's and local perspectives are prioritized over the agency's perspective during planning. Criticizes that no attempt was made to establish a provisional crossing during the bridge replacement. Read the speech
- Argues that the authorities have failed if residents perceive that they lack influence. Suggests that authorities should visit sites to minimize the impact on residents and that the government should require Trafikverket to prioritize the human being over the authority. Read the speech
- Argues that the dialogue between authorities and citizens is not functioning as people experience a lack of interest. Suggests that money can be saved by including the local community earlier in the process to reduce the number of appeals. Read the speech
Children and young people in social services: new act and rights
- Criticizes the government for acting reactively and lacking leadership in the follow-up of decisions for children. Proposes introducing quality registers to ensure the effectiveness of the methods and argues that the government does not prioritize children's rights. Read the speech
Healthcare capacity, labor market policy and social issues
- Argues that children in social care may need support from an adult in the event of deficiencies in the care or in the case of incorrect decisions. Asks when the government will prioritize and present proposals regarding the children's ombudsman via civil society. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government claims to prioritize the rights of children and young people while the introduction of visitation zones is being prepared in only three months. Asks if this means that the issues are not sufficiently prepared or that the rights are not prioritized. Read the speech
Legal counsel for children in civil law proceedings
- Criticizes that the minister has not answered the question regarding an investigation into a child's right to their own counsel. Argues that children die in Sweden because the child's perspective is not ensured in custody disputes and demands an investigation. Read the speech
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- Asks why the question is not in the Tidö Agreement and hopes for an investigation into the best interests of the child in custody disputes. Argues that focus should be on interventions before the court and demands that all children receive their own representatives. Read the speech
Sheltered housing rights: KD permit, S lex Tintin, V costs
- Argues that the proposal is good as it strengthens the child's rights and introduces a permit requirement. Criticizes the lack of uniform methods, clearer follow-up of care plans, and requirements for reasons in cases of concealment of whereabouts. Read the speech
- Argues that clearer requirements for monitoring instruments and uniform methods are needed. Asks how the government ensures that children actually receive the healthcare and the interventions they need. Read the speech
- Asks how the government will follow up on whether the reform actually makes a difference for the individual child. Argues that the government has not addressed how to ensure that the child's rights are strengthened in the various operations. Read the speech
Sis legal certainty for children: reporting crimes and body searches
- Argues that zero tolerance towards violence and clearer leadership are required to utilize existing opportunities for reporting to the police. Asks how the minister will follow up that crimes are actually reported under the current regulatory framework. Read the speech
- Argues that the government must use current legislation to ensure zero tolerance towards crimes against children and young people. Asks how the minister will follow up on police reports and keep the Riksdag updated on improvements. Read the speech
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Sickness insurance and disability benefits: SD, S, and V views
- Wants stable and low sickness absence through increased knowledge of regional and gender-related differences. Argues that the government lacks leadership and proposes increased coordination responsibility for Försäkringskassan, more preventive sickness benefit and flexible sick leaves. Read the speech
Economic security for families: SD, V, and S proposals
- Argues that the parental leave should facilitate both family life and professional life and that inequality is primarily due to norms and lack of compensation during stay. Wants a more flexible parental leave that can be shared with more adults and proposes a review of the housing allowance so that it is not deducted against social assistance. Read the speech
Healthcare funding, staffing and priorities in Sweden
- Confirms that there is a shortage of skills and that investments are being made to strengthen competence. Criticizes that decisions to force labor migrants to leave their jobs complicates recruitment and threatens the quality of healthcare and elderly care. Read the speech
- Criticizes that while the need for more employees is highlighted, it is simultaneously advocated that certain employees should leave their jobs. Suggests that employers can instead create more flexible operations to attract staff. Read the speech
- Confirms that a great deal of work is required for the State Institution Board to function. Asks what the government and the Moderaterna will do to solve the security problems and get the care for children and young people in order. Read the speech
- Argues that it can be agreed that the responsibility for convicted children be moved to Kriminalvården. Asks what the government is doing to manage the situation now and during the coming months. Read the speech
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- Argues that one should avoid duplicate authorities in order to reduce overhead costs. Instead wants to use the resources to develop methods and training that support parenting in practice. Read the speech
- Wants to invest money in social services to counter the removal of children. Argues that it is important to invest resources early to create safe families. Responds that restrictive measures for electronic handling is a legislative issue. Read the speech
Pension system design: S, C, and V debate retirement age
- Argues that the pension system largely delivers and that fewer pensioners live in poverty than before. Proposes that the income pension should be increased, the basic protection simplified, and that it should be ensured that it pays to work. Read the speech
Measures to counter children's links to criminal networks
- Argues that the government misses the need for preventive measures for a broad group of younger children. Proposes that risk factors be screened at MVC and BVC, wants uniform family centers and more money for the municipalities. Criticizes that the government does not ensure research-based measures with a holistic approach. Read the speech
- Criticizes that it takes too long to develop the new Social Services Act and argues that the government prioritizes repressive measures over preventive support. Asks where the directives and assignments for research and evidence are. Read the speech
- Asks why more has not happened during the first year despite promises of intensive work. Argues that clear political leadership is needed to use the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the best interests of the child to help the children already today. Read the speech
- Argues that voluntariness is not enough and requires more coercive measures for parents. Proposes early interventions to build trust and emphasizes that society must take over the care if changes do not occur. Read the speech
- Argues that the current grading system eliminates students who do not perform in all sub-subjects. Asks if the Liberalerna are willing to review the system to avoid children falling out of school and ending up at increased risk. Read the speech
- Argues that protection against crime requires a holistic effort where the school and the grading system play a major role. Wants to see a functioning cooperation in preschool and asks how the Liberalerna ensure similar methods of working in the municipalities. Read the speech
Government budget, crime policy, migration and social investments
- Argues that the government is taking a step in the right direction by introducing uniform and evidence-based methods for the social services. Asks how prosecutors can take children into custody while ensuring the children's participation. Read the speech
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Government investments in crime prevention, defense and education
- Want children's rights to be strengthened by investigating children's right to their own counsel in matters of custody, residence, and visitation. Asks whether the government is prepared to appoint such an investigation. Read the speech
Immigration, AI, and Sami organization meetings in Riksdag
- Asks why the focus lies on increasing the number of detentions despite ongoing quality deficiencies and serious incidents. Argues that the focus instead should lie on reducing the number of detentions and ensuring correct competence and early interventions. Read the speech
- Argues that it is appalling when young children end up in criminal situations and emphasizes the need for high-quality measures. Asks if the minister is prepared to review the entire social worker education to ensure better care and support. Read the speech
Children's rights: Reform of the Children and Parents Code
- Criticizes that the Children and Parents Code is based on old values and that the child's rights are not sufficiently strong. Argues that the entire law should be investigated to ensure that the child's perspective is prioritized over the parents' status. Read the speech
- Proposes that the Children and Parents Code be overhauled from the ground up to be based on a child's perspective. Criticizes that courts routinely handle children's right to be heard in custody disputes and asks how the minister intends to remedy the identified deficiencies. Read the speech
- Argues that children's rights are not sufficiently strong in the current legislation. Suggests that the primary source, the Children and Parents Code, should be changed from the outset so that children can be heard and have their rights at the center. Read the speech
Social services resources for children: KD, C, and S debate
- Asks if social services are used as a tool against criminal behavior. Argues that the focus should be on early interventions for children with disabilities and criticizes that the debate risks forgetting all children's rights. Read the speech
- Argues that social services employees need to be strengthened through better competence, more research, and further education. Criticizes that the focus lies on crime prevention instead of providing early support to children who need help in their daily lives. Read the speech
- Argues that competence and evidence-based methods are crucial for early interventions. Asks whether prosecutors have the knowledge and the investigative methods required to make decisions on detention. Read the speech
- Argues that long-term work is required to break chains of problems and criticizes the government for lacking concrete legislative proposals. Wants children to be able to appeal decisions and suggests that the government include more parties in the work with long-term goals. Read the speech
- Argues that society must offer early support to families and children with disabilities. Proposes competence enhancement, national guidelines, a ban on segregation, and better complaint mechanisms for children. Criticizes the government's focus on tougher measures at the expense of small children. Read the speech
Rural area cooperation: KD, C debate Trafikverket rules
- Criticizes the authorities' nonchalance and argues that communication and cooperation are insufficient. Suggests that the government should give Trafikverket the opportunity to tailor measures to needs and temporarily deviate from regulations to find smart solutions. Read the speech
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- Argues that dialogue is not enough if the regulations are too rigid. Suggests that the government gives Trafikverket the opportunity to be more flexible and find local solutions by temporarily deviating from certain rules. Read the speech
Measures for children suspected of crimes: age and drug tests
- Argues that children and families need support and cooperation at a structural level to prevent crime. Wants investigations of crimes committed by young people between 12 and 15 years old to be carried out to ensure necessary interventions. Read the speech
Healthcare priorities: KD, V, and S debate funding and staffing
- Argues that new gender identity legislation is needed to make it easier to change legal gender. Criticizes the government for not having presented the announced bill despite the issue being a priority for the target group. Read the speech
- Argues that all people have equal value and the right to live their lives as they wish. Asks whether the government parties are in agreement on implementing the proposed legislative change or if there is internal opposition. Read the speech
- Requests approval for reservation 28. Argues that the legislation regarding children and parenthood needs to be updated to ensure equal treatment. Proposes individual medical assessment for IVF, allowing embryo donation without a requirement for previous children and investigating surrogacy in Sweden without money involved. Wants to develop national guidelines for maternity care with increased flexibility and freedom of choice. Wants a new gender identity legislation that distinguishes between medical care and legal decisions. Asks where the government's proposal for a new gender identity legislation is and where the Liberals' backbone is. Read the speech
Lower age limit for child interventions to 12 years
- Argues that lowering the age limit is important so that young people can be involved and seek support. Criticizes the lack of procedural rights for young people between 12 and 15 years old to appeal decisions. Wants increased cooperation and early interventions. Read the speech
Prison and Probation Service funding and Ukrainian refugees
- Asks when the minister will change the old legislation regarding family law. Argues that the current rules, which rest on old values, create an unequal picture of the parents' value for the child. Read the speech
Economic family policy: parental insurance and child poverty
- Argues that current limits for housing allowance reduce the incentives for young people to take jobs. Asks what the incentive is for a young person to enter the labor market when the wage causes the housing allowance to decrease. Read the speech
- Argues that today's low threshold for housing allowance reduces incentives for young people to take jobs. Proposes monthly reconciliation of the housing allowance to prevent families with low incomes from falling into debt to the state. Read the speech
- Argues that 80 percent of the parental leave should be taken during the child's first three years and wants more double days. Proposes monthly adjustment of the housing allowance and that young people's incomes should play a smaller role in the calculation. Read the speech
Separations at State Institution Board youth homes: abuse
- Argues that the legislation must be changed to abolish segregations because it is unreasonable to lock up young girls. Proposes a transition period until 2026 to be able to implement necessary changes and review methods. Read the speech
Alcohol sales, migration, crime and child psychiatry debate
- Argues that a parent who kills the other parent should automatically lose custody of the children they have in common. Asks if the Moderaterna can consider reviewing this proposal. Read the speech
Segregations at State Institution Board youth homes
- Argues that segregations will continue to be used as long as they are permitted. Criticizes that the Moderaterna did not vote for segregations to cease and asks if it is reasonable for children to be locked up due to defiant behavior. Read the speech
- Argues that separations are norm-breaking and inappropriate as long as they are permitted. Criticizes that girls are locked in cold rooms and points out that many at institutions actually should not be there. Read the speech
- Points out that there is already a proposal in the report to ban separations within three years. Argues that it is important that children are not locked up due to the staff's lack of ability and emphasizes the children's right to safe care. Read the speech
- Points out that three of the four parties in the government support have previously voted for the separations to cease. Argues that the government will deliver if all four parties join a clear proposal with a specific time point. Read the speech
Social insurance: KD, SD, and V debate sickness benefits
- Criticizes that the government has not presented concrete proposals after six months. Asks when proposals regarding rehabilitation, students' health, and entrepreneurs' administration will be presented. Wants rehabilitation support to be directed more towards small and medium-sized enterprises. Read the speech
Family law reforms: property division, child rights and violence
- Argues that children must not be subjected to violence and demands early interventions with evidence-based methods. Suggests that a parent who kills the other should automatically lose custody and asks if the Moderaterna can vote for this. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has a responsibility to put children's rights first. Requests that the Moderaterna support a reservation that custody shall automatically be lost if one parent murders the other. Read the speech
- Asks why the Liberals [Liberalerna] are calling for the motion on automatic joint custody for unmarried parents to be rejected. Argues that today's legislation is outdated and questions why there is a difference in custody depending on the parents' legal relationship. Read the speech
- Thank you for the answer and welcome the fact that the question of automatic custody is being prepared. Ask how the Liberalerna will push for a proposal on automatic joint custody for children with unmarried parents to be quickly put forward. Read the speech
- Argues that the best interests of the child should permeate all family law and demands that custody automatically lapses if one parent murders the other. Also wants to see increased competence within social services and the judiciary as well as a legally secure order for property divisions. Read the speech
- Proposes approval of reservation 28. Argues that surrogacy needs to be regulated to function well and promote the best interests of the children. Read the speech
Social services quality: science, research and new database
- Expresses concern over too little focus on early interventions for small children and their families. Asks how research should be implemented in everyday life and calls for clarity regarding methods and risk factors to ensure the right interventions. Read the speech
- Argues that the social services have difficulty balancing control and support and criticizes that the work with the new Social Services Act is proceeding too slowly. Asks if early interventions are high priority and suggests broader competence development within the social worker education. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government focuses more on increased penalties than on previous measures for children and families. Asks if the minister is prepared to have authorities point out methods that have been proven to work. Read the speech
Government economic policy, inflation, welfare and energy
- Criticizes that families with children risk falling into debt to the state due to current rules for housing allowance. Asks if the Minister for Social Insurance plans to present a proposal for monthly reconciliations to avoid this. Read the speech
Pensions: Pension Group expansion and MP demands for 2024
- Argues that it is important that the current five parties first agree on working methods, principles, and the next steps. The discussion must reach a conclusion before he/she takes a position on other types of discussions. Read the speech
- Argues that it is important with cross-bloc cooperation where the current parties first agree on working methods and principles. Asks what the cooperation should look like and whether the current constellation is the best form. Read the speech
Pension system: S, SD, and V propose different pension raises
- Argues that the current pension system is sustainable and based on contributions. Criticizes that the system has moved towards basic security and wants to return to an income-based system. Suggests increased cross-party cooperation, simplification of the system and clearer information from Pensionsmyndigheten. Read the speech
Social security contributions: simplify rules and outdoor life
- Argues that lowered employer contributions for small and medium-sized enterprises can stimulate hiring. Wants reservation number 2 to be granted because lowered contributions can generate more tax revenue through increased employment. Read the speech
Chilean adoptions criminal investigation and legal changes
- Notes that it took too long for the previous government to begin working on the issue. Asks what the national contact point's mandate entails and who is to contact it. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the legal certainty for Swedish citizens cannot be ensured as there is no natural way to contact those who work with the criminal investigation in Chile. Requests a plan for a fast track for legislative changes and asks if the government plans to regulate altruistic surrogacy. Read the speech
- Regrets that the work on the issue has started too late. Wishes that the government takes a more active part in the investigation instead of just awaiting the result from Chile. Read the speech
Economic security in old age: pension levels and taxes
- Wants to safeguard the life-income principle and a long-term, economically sustainable pension system that is separate from the state budget. Argues that the system generally delivers good pensions and emphasizes the importance of cooperation and stability to avoid short-term solutions. Read the speech
Economic security for families: SD, S, and M debate proposals
- Argues that it is important for parents on parental leave to be able to easily administer their company during the leave. Asks why the government's budget does not contain proposals to simplify running a business for those on parental leave. Read the speech
- Hopes that the reform of the parental leave will be addressed during the mandate period. Criticizes that the budget lacks proposals on flexible withdrawal and equal withdrawal of parental leave. Asks if an answer to the question about more double days will be given today. Read the speech
- Argues that today's regulations for housing allowance risk causing families with children to fall into debt due to calculations based on full years. Proposes monthly reconciliation of the housing allowance and asks if the government will present proposals on this. Read the speech
- Wants the government to push for a change in what is counted as the family's income. Argues that current rules can counteract the work principle for young people and wants to change the rules for housing allowance between separated parents. Read the speech
- Argues that equal responsibility for children requires both legislation and work on norms. Proposes more double days, equality bonus, vab bonus and regulations to promote shared responsibility. Wants to see changed parental leave rules and review the housing allowance. Read the speech
Energy policy, electricity subsidies, and climate policy debate
- Criticizes that the Tidö Agreement lacks support for research and implementation within social services. Asks what support there is for research and implementation in the government's work to ensure that the best interests of the child are prioritized. Read the speech
Faster division processes: M investigation and C's fine proposal
- Criticizes that existing tools are insufficient when parties lack the means for lawyers and court proceedings. Argues that the legislation needs to be strengthened so that division executors can impose fines without a court and set time limits. Read the speech
- Asks why existing tools are not being fully utilized. Argues that there is a systemic error and suggests that time limits should be introduced, rules for appeals changed, and a larger portion of the process cost placed on the party that delays. Read the speech
- Argues that the legislation needs to be tightened to protect children from unnecessary disputes. Asks when a meeting with stakeholders will take place. Read the speech
Local cooperation in major transport projects and infrastructure
- Criticizes that the government's response shows no difference from the previous government. Argues that authorities do not see the local community's needs and demands that the government takes overall responsibility to prioritize local cooperation and acceptance. Read the speech
- Argues that the authorities' failures to see individual individuals and municipalities is a recurring and symptomatic problem. Wants the government to take responsibility for ensuring that authorities see the whole picture and dare to pursue difficult solutions to maintain trust in democracy. Read the speech
- Argues that the government must dare to steer towards difficult solutions and see the individual, the companies, and the municipality. Wants to continue to have a good dialogue and follow-up regarding these issues. Read the speech
Pension system responsibility: M rethink, C principles, S low pensions
- Argues that the basic principles of the pension agreement must be protected. Criticizes that the government unilaterally opens for dialogue with all parties before the Pensions Group has discussed the issue and asks for the reason for this. Read the speech
- Argues that it is important to safeguard the basic principles of the pension system and the established way of working to ensure sustainable pensions. Expresses concern that the fundamental basis created to withstand difficult times is being abandoned. Read the speech
- Argues that it is surprising that discussions were not initiated in the Pensionsgroup. Wants to counter debates that resemble election debates and emphasizes that everyone must stand wholeheartedly for the basic principles of the pension system. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.